[Congressional Record Volume 154, Number 194 (Saturday, January 3, 2009)]
[House]
[Pages H10983-H10997]
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:

       9876. A letter from the Acting Assistant Director, 
     Directives and Regulations Branch, Off ice of Regulatory and 
     Management Services, USDA Forest Service, Department of 
     transmitting the Department's final rule -- Predecisional 
     Administrative Review Process for Hazardous Fuel Reduction 
     Projects Authorized Under the Healthy Forests Restoration Act 
     of 2003 (RIN: 0596-AC15) received December 9, 2008, pursuant 
     to 5 U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A); to the Committee on Agriculture.
       9877. A letter from the Administrator, Department of 
     Agriculture, transmitting the Department's final rule -- 
     Domestic Dates Produced or Packed in Riverside County, CA; 
     Decreased Assessment Rate [Docket No.: AMS-FV-08-0056; FV08-
     987-1 FIR] received December 15, 2008, pursuant to 5 U.S.C. 
     801(a)(1)(A); to the Committee on Agriculture.
       9878. A letter from the Administrator, Department of 
     Agriculture, transmitting the Department's final rule -- Tart 
     Cherries Grown in the States of Michigan, et al.; Change to 
     Fiscal Period [Docet No.: AMS-FV-08-0066; FV08-930-2 IFR] 
     received December 15, 2008, pursuant to 5 U.S.C. 
     801(a)(1)(A); to the Committee on Agriculture.
       9879. A letter from the Administrator, Department of 
     Agriculture, transmitting the Department's final rule -- 
     Walnuts Grown in California; Changes to Regulations Governing 
     Board Nominations [Docket No.: AMS-FV-08-0091; FV09-984-1 
     IFR] received December 15, 2008, pursuant to 5 U.S.C. 
     801(a)(1)(A); to the Committee on Agriculture.
       9880. A letter from the Administrator, Department of 
     Agriculture, transmitting the Department's final rule -- 
     Kiwifruit Grown in California; Decreased Assessment Rate 
     [Docket No.: AMS-FV-08-0095; FV09-920-1 IFR] received 
     December 15, 2008, pursuant to

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     5 U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A); to the Committee on Agriculture.
       9881. A letter from the Administrator, Department of 
     Agriculture, transmitting the Department's final rule -- 
     National Dairy Promotion and Research Program; Final Rule on 
     Amendments to the Dairy Promotion and Research Order [Docket 
     No.: AMS DA-08-0035; DA-08-02] received December 15, 2008, 
     pursuant to 5 U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A); to the Committee on 
     Agriculture.
       9882. A letter from the Administrator, Department of 
     Agriculture, transmitting the Department's final rule -- 
     Walnuts Grown in California; Decreased Assessment Rate 
     [Docket No.: AMS-FV-08-0093; FV09-984-2 IFR] received 
     December 15, 2008, pursuant to 5 U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A); to the 
     Committee on Agriculture.
       9883. A letter from the Administrator, Department of 
     Agriculture, transmitting the Department's final rule -- 
     Irish Potatoes Grown in Washington; Modification of Late 
     Payment and Interest Charge Regulation [Docket No.: AMS-FV-
     08-0037; FV08-946-2 FR] received December 15, 2008, pursuant 
     to 5 U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A); to the Committee on Agriculture.
       9884. A letter from the Administrator, Department of 
     Agriculture, transmitting the Department's final rule -- 
     United States Standards for Grades of Potatoes [Docket No.: 
     AMS-FV-2006-0136; FV-06-303-C] received December 15, 2008, 
     pursuant to 5 U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A); to the Committee on 
     Agriculture.
       9885. A letter from the Management & Program Analyst, 
     Department of Agriculture, transmitting the Department's 
     final rule -- Sale and Disposal of National Forest Service 
     System Timber; Timber Sale Contracts; Market-Related Contract 
     Term Additions (RIN: 0596-AC79) received January 2, 2009, 
     pursuant to 5 U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A); to the Committee on 
     Agriculture.
       9886. A letter from the Administrator, Risk Management 
     Agency, Department of Agriculture, transmitting the 
     Department's final rule -- Catastrophic Risk Protection 
     Endorsement; Group Risk Plan of Insurance Regulations; and 
     the Common Crop Insurance Regulations, Basic Provisions (RIN: 
     0563-AC19) received December 19, 2008, pursuant to 5 U.S.C. 
     801(a)(1)(A); to the Committee on Agriculture.
       9887. A letter from the Director, Regulatory Review Group, 
     Department of Agriculture, transmitting the Department's 
     final rule -- Cotton Program Changes for Loans, Loan 
     Deficiency Payments, Upland Cotton, and Extra Long Staple 
     Cotton (RIN: 0560-AH81) received December 19, 2008, pursuant 
     to 5 U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A); to the Committee on Agriculture.
       9888. A letter from the Director, Regulatory Management 
     Division, Environmental Protction Agency, transmitting the 
     Agency's final rule -- Isoxaflutole; Pesticide Tolerances 
     [EPA-HQ-OPP-2008-0217; FRL-8393-1] received December 12, 
     2008, pursuant to 5 U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A); to the Committee on 
     Agriculture.
       9889. A letter from the Director, Regulatory Management 
     Division, Environmental Protection Agency, transmitting the 
     Agency's final rule -- Novaluron; Pesticide Tolerances[EPA-
     HQ-OPP-2007-0438 FRL-8391-5] received December 5, 2008, 
     pursuant to 5 U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A); to the Committee on 
     Agriculture.
       9890. A letter from the Director, Regulatory Management 
     Division, Environmental Protection Agency, transmitting the 
     Agency's final rule -- Mefenpyr-diethyl and Metabolites; 
     Pesticide Tolerance[EPA-HQ-OPP-2007-0672; FRL-8390-8] 
     received December 5, 2008, pursuant to 5 U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A); 
     to the Committee on Agriculture.
       9891. A letter from the Director, Regulatory Management 
     Division, Environmental Protection Agency, transmitting the 
     Agency's final rule -- 2, 4-D, Bensulide, Chlorpyrifos, DCPA, 
     Desmedipham, Dimethoate, Fenamiphos, Metolachlor, Phorate, 
     Sethoxydim, Terbufos, Tetrachlorvinphos, and Triallate; 
     Technical Amendment [EPA-HQ-OPP-2007-0674; FRL-8393-9] 
     received December 23, 2008, pursuant to 5 U.S.C. 
     801(a)(1)(A); to the Committee on Agriculture.
       9892. A letter from the Director, Regulatory Management 
     Division, Environmental Protection Agency, transmitting the 
     Agency's final rule -- Novaluron; Pesticide Tolerances 
     Technical Amendment [EPA-HQ-OPP-2007-0438; FRL-8396-4] 
     received December 30, 2008, pursuant to 5 U.S.C. 
     801(a)(1)(A); to the Committee on Agriculture.
       9893. A letter from the Director, Regulatory Management 
     Division, Environmental Protection Agency, transmitting the 
     Agency's final rule -- Multiple Chemicals; Extension of 
     Tolerances for Emergency Exemptions [EPA-HQ-OPP-2008-0823; 
     FRL-8392-3] received December 30, 2008, pursuant to 5 U.S.C. 
     801(a)(1)(A); to the Committee on Agriculture.
       9894. A letter from the Acting Comptroller, Department of 
     Defense, transmitting a letter to report an Antideficiency 
     Act violation, pursuant to 31 U.S.C. 1351; to the Committee 
     on Appropriations.
       9895. A letter from the Reports of Government Property, 
     Department of Defense, transmitting the Department's final 
     rule -- Defense Federal Acquisition Regulation Supplement; 
     Reports of Government Property (DFARS Case 2005-D015) (RIN: 
     0750-AF24) received December 5, 2008, pursuant to 5 U.S.C. 
     801(a)(1)(A); to the Committee on Armed Services.
       9896. A letter from the Director, Defense Procurement, 
     Acquisition Policy, and Strategic Sourcing, Department of 
     Defense, transmitting the Department's final rule -- Defense 
     Federal Acquisition Regulation Supplement, Least Developed 
     Countries that are Designated Countries (DFARS Case 2008-
     D019) (RIN: 0750-AG08) received December 5, 2008, pursuant to 
     5 U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A); to the Committee on Armed Services.
       9897. A letter from the Director, Defense Procurement, 
     Acquisition Policy, and Strategic Sourcing, Department of 
     Defense, transmitting the Department's final rule -- Defense 
     Federal Acquisition Regulation Supplement; Limitations on DoD 
     Non-Commercial Time-and-Materials Contracts (DFARS Case 2007-
     D021) (RIN: 0750-AF90) received December 5, 2008, pursuant to 
     5 U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A); to the Committee on Armed Services.
       9898. A letter from the Director, Defense Procurement, 
     Acquisition Policy, and Strategic Sourcing, Department of 
     Defense, transmitting the Department's final rule -- Defense 
     Federal Acquisition Regulation Supplement; Carriage Vessel 
     Overhaul, Repair, and Maintenance (DFARS Case 2007-D001) 
     (RIN: 0750-AF75) received December 5, 2008, pursuant to 5 
     U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A); to the Committee on Armed Services.
       9899. A letter from the Deputy Under Secretary for 
     Acquisition and Technology, Department of Defense, 
     transmitting a report on a plan to increase usage of 
     environmentally friendly products that minimize the potential 
     impacts to human health and environment at all Department of 
     Defense facilities inside and outside the United States, 
     pursuant to Section 888 of the National Defense Authorization 
     Act for Fiscal Year 2008; to the Committee on Armed Services.
       9900. A letter from the Deputy Under Secretary for 
     Acquisition and Technology, Department of Defense, 
     transmitting notification that the Department will submit a 
     report on the amount of purchases from foreign entities for 
     fiscal year 2008 by April 2009, pursuant to Public Law 104-
     201, section 827; to the Committee on Armed Services.
       9901. A letter from the Director, Defense Procurement, 
     Department of Defense, transmitting the Department's final 
     rule -- Defense Federal Acquisition Regulation Supplement; 
     Payment Protections for Subcontractors and Suppliers -- 
     Deletion of Duplicative Text (DFARS Case 2008-D021) (RIN: 
     0750-AG15) received December 16, 2008, pursuant to 5 U.S.C. 
     801(a)(1)(A); to the Committee on Armed Services.
       9902. A letter from the OSD Federal Register Liaison 
     Officer, DoD, Department of Defense, transmitting the 
     Department's final rule -- TRICARE Program; Overpayments 
     Recovery [DOD-2007-HA-0010] (RIN: 0720-AB09) received 
     December 16, 2008, pursuant to 5 U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A); to the 
     Committee on Armed Services.
       9903. A letter from the Director, Defense Procurement, 
     Department of Defense, transmitting the Department's final 
     rule -- Defense Federal Acquisition Regulation Supplement; 
     Para-Aramid Fibers and Yarns Manufactured in a Qualifying 
     Country [DFARS Case 2008-D024] (RIN: 0750-AG13) received 
     December 16, 2008, pursuant to 5 U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A); to the 
     Committee on Armed Services.
       9904. A letter from the Deputy Secretary, Department of 
     Defense, transmitting the Inspector General Department of 
     Defense Semiannual Report, April 1, 2008- September 30, 2008, 
     pursuant to Section 5(a) of the Inspector General Act of 
     1978; to the Committee on Armed Services.
       9905. A letter from the Deputy Under Secretary for 
     Acquisition and Technology, Department of Defense, 
     transmitting a report on the extension of authority for use 
     of simplified acquisition procedures for certain commercial 
     items, pursuant to Public Law 110-181, section 822; to the 
     Committee on Armed Services.
       9906. A letter from the Acting Under Secretary, Department 
     of Defense, transmitting notification that the Department is 
     pursuing a Multi-Year Procurement (MYP) contract for VIRGINIA 
     Class Submarines for Fiscal Year 2009 through 2013, pursuant 
     to Public Law 110-181, section 8011; to the Committee on 
     Armed Services.
       9907. A letter from the Chief, Programs and Legislation 
     Division Office of Legislative Liaison, Department of the Air 
     Force, transmitting the results of a public-private 
     competition on December 2, 2008; to the Committee on Armed 
     Services.
       9908. A letter from the Assistant Secretary for 
     Installations and Environment, Department of the Navy, 
     transmitting notification of the Department's decision to 
     conduct a streamlined A-76 competition; to the Committee on 
     Armed Services.
       9909. A letter from the Chief Counsel, Department of 
     Homeland Security, transmitting the Department's final rule 
     -- Final Flood Elevation Determinations received December 5, 
     2008, pursuant to 5 U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A); to the Committee on 
     Financial Services.
       9910. A letter from the Chief Counsel, FEMA, Department of 
     Homeland Security, transmitting the Department's final rule 
     -- Changes in Flood Elevation Determinations [Docket No. 
     FEMA-B-1019] received December 5, 2008, pursuant to 5 U.S.C. 
     801(a)(1)(A); to the Committee on Financial Services.
       9911. A letter from the Chief Counsel, FEMA, Department of 
     Homeland Security, transmitting the Department's final rule 
     -- Final Flood Elevation Determinations -- received December 
     19, 2008, pursuant to 5

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     U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A); to the Committee on Financial Services.
       9912. A letter from the Associate General Counsel for 
     Legislation and Regulations, Department of Housing and Urban 
     Development, transmitting the Department's ``Major'' final 
     rule -- HUD Programs: Violence Against Women Act Conforming 
     Amendments [Docket No. FR-5056-I-01] (RIN: 2577-AC65) 
     received December 9, 2008, pursuant to 5 U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A); 
     to the Committee on Financial Services.
       9913. A letter from the Counsel for Legislation and 
     Regulations, Department of Housing and Urban Development, 
     transmitting the Department's final rule -- Public Access to 
     HUD Records Under the Freedom of Information Act (FOIA) and 
     Production of Material or Provision of Testimony by HUD 
     Employees; Revisions to Policies and Practices Regarding 
     Subpoenas and Other Demands for Testimony [Docket No. FR-
     5206-F-02] (RIN: 2501-AD39) received December 9, 2008, 
     pursuant to 5 U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A); to the Committee on 
     Financial Services.
       9914. A letter from the Director, Department of Treasury, 
     transmitting the Department's final rule -- Financial Crimes 
     Enforcement Network; Amendment to the Bank Secrecy Act 
     Regulations -- Exemptions from the Requirement to Report 
     Transactions in Currency (RIN: 1506-AA90) received December 
     5, 2008, pursuant to 5 U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A); to the Committee 
     on Financial Services.
       9915. A letter from the Director, Office of Legal Affairs, 
     Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation, transmitting the 
     Corporation's final rule -- Processing of Deposit Accounts in 
     the Event an Insured Depository Institution Failure (RIN: 
     3064-AD26) received December 9, 2008, pursuant to 5 U.S.C. 
     801(a)(1)(A); to the Committee on Financial Services.
       9916. A letter from the Director, Office of Legislative 
     Affairs, FDIC, Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation, 
     transmitting the Corporation's final rule -- Temporary 
     Liquidity Guarantee Program (RIN: 3064-AD37) received 
     December 9, 2008, pursuant to 5 U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A); to the 
     Committee on Financial Services.
       9917. A letter from the Director, Office of Legislative 
     Affairs, Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation, transmitting 
     the Corporation's final rule -- Temporary Liquidity Guarantee 
     Program (RIN: 3064-AD37) received December 9, 2008, pursuant 
     to 5 U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A); to the Committee on Financial 
     Services.
       9918. A letter from the Director, Office of Legislative 
     Affairs, Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation, transmitting 
     the Corporation's final rule -- Large-Bank Deposit Insurance 
     Determination Modernization (RIN: 3064-AD26) received 
     December 9, 2008, pursuant to 5 U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A); to the 
     Committee on Financial Services.
       9919. A letter from the General Counsel (Federal Home Loan 
     Banks), Federal Housing Finance Agency, transmitting the 
     Agency's final rule -- Affordable Housing Program Amendments: 
     Federal Home Loan Bank Mortgage Refinancing Authority (RIN: 
     2590-AA04) received December 5, 2008, pursuant to 5 U.S.C. 
     801(a)(1)(A); to the Committee on Financial Services.
       9920. A letter from the General Counsel (Federal Home Loan 
     Banks), Federal Housing Finance Agency, transmitting the 
     Agency's final rule -- Federal Home Loan Bank Boards of 
     Directors: Eligibility and Elections (RIN: 2590-AA03) 
     received December 5, 2008, pursuant to 5 U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A); 
     to the Committee on Financial Services.
       9921. A letter from the Vice President, General Motors 
     Corporation, transmitting the restructuring plan for General 
     Motors Corporation; to the Committee on Financial Services.
       9922. A letter from the Acting Secretary, Securities and 
     Exchange Commission, transmitting the Commission's final rule 
     -- Amendment to Municipal Securities Disclosure [Release No.: 
     34-59062; File No. S7-21-08] (RIN: 3235-AK20) received 
     December 12, 2008, pursuant to 5 U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A); to the 
     Committee on Financial Services.
       9923. A letter from the Director, Office of Management and 
     Budget, transmitting the first report of the estimated cost 
     of assets purchased under the Emergency Economic 
     Stabilization Act of 2008, as required by section 202; (H. 
     Doc. No. --161); to the Committee on Financial Services and 
     ordered to be printed.
       9924. A letter from the Director, Supplemental Food 
     Programs Division, Department of Agriculture, transmitting 
     the Department's final rule -- WIC Farmers' Market Nutrition 
     Program (FMNP): Nondiscretionary Provisions of Public Law 
     108-265, the Child Nutrition and WIC Reauthorization Act of 
     2004 [FDMS 2007-0008] (RIN: 0584-AD74) received December 5, 
     2008, pursuant to 5 U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A); to the Committee on 
     Education and Labor.
       9925. A letter from the Assistant General Counsel for 
     Regulations, Office of General Counsel, Department of 
     Education, transmitting the Department's final rule -- 
     Assistance to States for the Education of Children With 
     Disabilities and Preschool Grants for Children With 
     Disabilities [DOCKET ID ED-2008-OSERS-0005] (RIN: 1820-AB60) 
     received December 12, 2008, pursuant to 5 U.S.C. 
     801(a)(1)(A); to the Committee on Education and Labor.
       9926. A letter from the Assistant Secretary, Department of 
     Education, transmitting the Department's final rule -- Impact 
     Aid Programs [Docket ID: ED-2008-OESE-008} (RIN: 1810-AB00) 
     received December 5, 2008, pursuant to 5 U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A); 
     to the Committee on Education and Labor.
       9927. A letter from the Assistant General Counsel for 
     Regulatory Services, Department of Education, transmitting 
     the Department's final rule -- Family Educational Rights and 
     Privacy [Docket ID: ED-2008-OPEPD-0002] (RIN: 1855-AA05) 
     received December 16, 2008, pursuant to 5 U.S.C. 
     801(a)(1)(A); to the Committee on Education and Labor.
       9928. A letter from the Secretary, Department of Education, 
     transmitting the Department's notice of Final Discretionary 
     Grant Priorities for Fiscal Year 2009, pursuant to Section 
     437(f) of the General Education Provisions Act; to the 
     Committee on Education and Labor.
       9929. A letter from the Secretary, Department of Education, 
     transmitting the Department's final rule -- Family 
     Educational Rights and Privacy [DOCKET ID ED-2008-OPEPD-0002] 
     (RIN: 1855-AA05) received December 19, 2008, pursuant to 5 
     U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A); to the Committee on Education and Labor.
       9930. A letter from the Secretary, Department of Health and 
     Human Services, transmitting the Department's report on the 
     Community Services Block Grant Act Discretionary Activities 
     for Fiscal Year 2004, pursuant to Section 680 of the 
     Community Services Block Grant Act of 1981, as amended; to 
     the Committee on Education and Labor.
       9931. A letter from the Assistant Secretary, Employee 
     Benefits Security Administration, Department of Labor, 
     transmitting the Department's final rule -- Statutory 
     Exemption for Cross-Trading of Securities (RIN: 1210-AB17) 
     received December 10, 2008, pursuant to 5 U.S.C. 
     801(a)(1)(A); to the Committee on Education and Labor.
       9932. A letter from the Director, Interpretations & 
     Regulatory Analysis, Department of Labor, transmitting the 
     Department's final rule -- Protecting the Privacy of Workers: 
     Labor Standards Provisions Applicable to Contracts Covering 
     Federally Financed and Assisted Construction (RIN: 1215-AB67) 
     received December 23, 2008, pursuant to 5 U.S.C. 
     801(a)(1)(A); to the Committee on Education and Labor.
       9933. A letter from the Director, Human Resources, Greenlee 
     Textron Company, transmitting an announcement pursuant to the 
     Worker Adjustment and Retaining Notification (``WARN'') Act; 
     to the Committee on Education and Labor.
       9934. A letter from the Chairperson, National Council on 
     Disability, transmitting a report entitled, ``The 
     Rehabilitation Act: Outcomes for Transition Age Youth''; to 
     the Committee on Education and Labor.
       9935. A letter from the Director, Legislative & Regulatory 
     Department, 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 December 9, 2008, pursuant to 5 
     U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A); to the Committee on Education and Labor.
       9936. A letter from the Deputy Director for Operations, 
     Pension Benefit Guaranty Corporation, transmitting the 
     Corporation's final rule -- Disclosure of Termination 
     Information (RIN: 1212-AB14) received December 19, 2008, 
     pursuant to 5 U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A); to the Committee on 
     Education and Labor.
       9937. A letter from the Acting Assistant Secretary for 
     Communications and Information, Department of Commerce, 
     transmitting the Department's report on the activities of the 
     Implementation Coordination Office (ICO) of the National 
     Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) and National 
     Telecommunications and Information Administration (NTIA); to 
     the Committee on Energy and Commerce.
       9938. A letter from the Assistant Secretary (Acting) Office 
     of Fossil Energy, Department of Energy, transmitting the 
     Department's report entitled, ``A Study on Inventory of 
     Petroleum and Natural Gas Storage''; to the Committee on 
     Energy and Commerce.
       9939. A letter from the Program Manager HHS-ODRM, 
     Department of Health and Human Services, transmitting the 
     Department's ``Major'' final rule -- Medicaid Program; State 
     Flexibility for Medicaid Benefit Packages [CMS-2232-F] (RIN: 
     0938-AO48) received December 3, 2008, pursuant to 5 U.S.C. 
     801(a)(1)(A); to the Committee on Energy and Commerce.
       9940. A letter from the Director, Regulations Policy and 
     Management Staff, Department of Health and Human Services, 
     transmitting the Department's final rule -- Prior Notice if 
     Imported Food Under the Public Health Security and 
     Bioterrorism Preparedness and Response Act of 2002 [Docket 
     No.: FDA-2002-N-0233 (formerly Docket No. 2002N-0278)] (RIN: 
     0910-AC41) received December 9, 2008, pursuant to 5 U.S.C. 
     801(a)(1)(A); to the Committee on Energy and Commerce.
       9941. A letter from the Director, Regulations Policy and 
     Management Staff, Department of Health and Human Services, 
     transmitting the Department's final rule -- Maximum Civil 
     Money Penalty Amounts and Compliance With the Federal Civil 
     Penalties Inflation Adjustment Act [Docket No.: FDA-2008-N-
     0561] received December 9, 2008, pursuant to 5 U.S.C. 
     801(a)(1)(A); to the Committee on Energy and Commerce.
       9942. A letter from the Director, Regulations Policy and 
     Management Staff, Department of Health and Human Services, 
     transmitting the Department's final rule -- Obstetrical and 
     Gynecological Devices; Designation of Special Controls for 
     Male

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     Condoms Made of Natural Rubber Latex [Docket No.: FDA-2004-N-
     0511] (formerly Docket No.: 2004N-0556)] (RIN: 0910-AF21) 
     received December 9, 2008, pursuant to 5 U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A); 
     to the Committee on Energy and Commerce.
       9943. A letter from the Director, Regulations Policy and 
     Management Staff, Department of Health and Human Services, 
     transmitting the Department's final rule -- Use of Ozone-
     Depleting Substances; Removal of Essential-Use Designation 
     (Epinephrine) [Docket No.: FDA-2007-N-0314] (formerly 2007N-
     0262)] (RIN: 0910-AF92) received December 9, 2008, pursuant 
     to 5 U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A); to the Committee on Energy and 
     Commerce.
       9944. A letter from the Director, Regulations policy and 
     Management Staff, Department of Health and Human Services, 
     transmitting the Department's final rule -- Food Labeling: 
     Health Claims; Calcium and Osteoporosis, and Calcium, Vitamin 
     D, and Osteoporosis [Docket No.: FDA-2004-P-0205 (formerly 
     Docket No.: 2005P-0464)] received December 9, 2008, pursuant 
     to 5 U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A); to the Committee on Energy and 
     Commerce.
       9945. A letter from the Secretary, Department of Health and 
     Human Services, transmitting the Administration's report 
     regarding labeling information for indoor tanning devices as 
     required by section 230 of the Food and Drug Administration 
     Amendments Act of 2007, Public Law 110-85; to the Committee 
     on Energy and Commerce.
       9946. A letter from the Regulation Coordinator, Department 
     of Health and Human Services, transmitting the Department's 
     final rule -- Ensuring That Department of Health and Human 
     Services Funds Do Not Support Coercive or Discriminatory 
     Policies or Practices in Violation of Federal Law (RIN: 0991-
     AB48) received December 19, 2008, pursuant to 5 U.S.C. 
     801(a)(1)(A); to the Committee on Energy and Commerce.
       9947. A letter from the Regulation Coordinator, Department 
     of Health and Human Services, transmitting the Department's 
     final rule -- State Long-Term Care Partnership Program: 
     Reporting Requirements for Insurers [ASPE:LTCI-F] (RIN: 0991-
     AB44) received December 19, 2008, pursuant to 5 U.S.C. 
     801(a)(1)(A); to the Committee on Energy and Commerce.
       9948. A letter from the Program Manager, Department of 
     Health and Human Services, transmitting the Department's 
     ``Major'' final rule -- Medicaid Program; Disproportionate 
     Share Hospital Payments [CMS-2198-F] (RIN: 0938-AN09) 
     received December 22, 2008, pursuant to 5 U.S.C. 
     801(a)(1)(A); to the Committee on Energy and Commerce.
       9949. A letter from the Staff Assistant, Department of 
     Transportation, transmitting the Department's final rule -- 
     Tire Registration and Recordkeeping [Docket No.: NHTSA-2008-
     0187] (RIN: 2127-AK11) received December 10, 2008, pursuant 
     to 5 U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A); to the Committee on Energy and 
     Commerce.
       9950. A letter from the Staff Assistant, Department of 
     Transportation, transmitting the Department's final rule -- 
     Federal Motor Vehicle Saftey Standards; Occupant Crash 
     Protection [Docket No.: NHTSA-08-0168] (RIN: 2127-AK02) 
     received December 10, 2008, pursuant to 5 U.S.C. 
     801(a)(1)(A); to the Committee on Energy and Commerce.
       9951. A letter from the Director, Regulatory Management 
     Division, Environmental Protection Agency, transmitting the 
     Agency's final rule -- Approval and Promulgation of 
     Implementation Plans; Alaska; Interstate Transport of 
     Pollution [EPA-R10-OAR-2008-0166; FRL-8750-2] received 
     December 5, 2008, pursuant to 5 U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A); to the 
     Committee on Energy and Commerce.
       9952. A letter from the Director, Regulatory Management 
     Division, Environmental Protection Agency, transmitting the 
     Agency's final rule -- Air Emissions Reporting Requirements 
     [EPA-HQ-OAR-2004-0489; FRL-8749-5] (RIN: 2060-AN20) received 
     December 5, 2008, pursuant to 5 U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A); to the 
     Committee on Energy and Commerce.
       9953. A letter from the Director, Regulatory Management 
     Divison, Environmental Protection Agency, transmitting the 
     Agency's final rule -- The Treatment of Data Influenced by 
     Exceptional Events (Exceptional Event Rule): Revised 
     Exceptional Event Data Flagging Submittal and Documentation 
     Schedule to Support Initial Area Designations for the 2008 
     Ozone NAAQS [EPA-HQ-OAR-2005-0159; FRL-8752-2] (RIN: 2060-
     AP28) received December 12, 2008, pursuant to 5 U.S.C. 
     801(a)(1)(A); to the Committee on Energy and Commerce.
       9954. A letter from the Director, Regulatory Management 
     Division, Environmental Protection Agency, transmitting the 
     Agency's final rule -- Revisions to the California State 
     Implementation Plan, South Coast Air Quality Management 
     District [EPA-R09-OAR-2008-0537; FRL-8731-3] received 
     December 12, 2008, pursuant to 5 U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A); to the 
     Committee on Energy and Commerce.
       9955. A letter from the Director, Regulatory Management 
     Division, Environmental Protection Agency, transmitting the 
     Agency's final rule -- Prevention of Significant 
     Deterioration (PSD) and Nonattainment New Source Review 
     (NSR): Reconsideration of Inclusion of Fugitive Emissions 
     [EPA-HQ-OAR-2004-0014, FRL-8752-4] (RIN: 2060-AM91) received 
     December 12, 2008, pursuant to 5 U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A); to the 
     Committee on Energy and Commerce.
       9956. A letter from the Director, Regulatory Management 
     Division, Environmental Protection Agency, transmitting the 
     Agency's final rule -- National Emission Standards for 
     Hazardous Air Pollutant Emissions: Group I Polymers and 
     Resins (Polysulfide Rubber Production, Ethylene Propylene 
     Rubber Production, Butyl Rubber Production, Neoprene 
     Production); National Emission Standards for Hazardous Air 
     Pollutants for Epoxy Resins Production and Non-Nylon 
     Polyamides Production; National Emission Standards for 
     Hazardous Air Pollutants for Source Categories: Generic 
     Maximum Achievable Control Technology Standards (Acetal 
     Resins Production and Hydrogen Fluoride Production) (Risk and 
     Technology Review) [EPA-HQ-OAR-2007-0211; FRL-8752-5] 
     (RIN:2060-AO16) Received to the Committee on Energy and 
     Commerce.
       9957. A letter from the Director, Regulatory Management 
     Division, Environmental Protection Agency, transmitting the 
     Agency's final rule -- Expansion of RCRA Comparable Fuel 
     Exclusion [EPA-HQ-RCRA-2005-0017; FRL-8753-4] (RIN: 2050-
     AG24) received December 12, 2008, pursuant to 5 U.S.C. 
     801(a)(1)(A); to the Committee on Energy and Commerce.
       9958. A letter from the Director, Regulatory Management 
     Division, Environmental Protection Agency, transmitting the 
     Agency's final rule -- Approval of Air Quality Implementation 
     Plans; Oklahoma; Recodification of Regulations [EPA-R06-OAR-
     2006-0389; FRL-8752-8] received December 12, 2008, pursuant 
     to 5 U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A); to the Committee on Energy and 
     Commerce.
       9959. A letter from the Director, Regulatory Management 
     Division, Environmental Protection Agency, transmitting the 
     Agency's final rule -- Approval and Promulgation of Air 
     Quality Implementation Plans; Wisconsin; New Source Review 
     Reform ``Linkage'' Rule, Rule AM-32-04b [EPA-R05-OAR-2006-
     0609; FRL-8749-1] received December 12, 2008, pursuant to 5 
     U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A); to the Committee on Energy and Commerce.
       9960. A letter from the Director, Regulatory Management 
     Division, Environmental Protection Agency, transmitting the 
     Agency's final rule -- Revision of Source Category List for 
     Standards Under Section 112(k) of the Clean Air Act; and 
     National Emission Standards for Hazardous Air Pollutants for 
     Area Sources: Ferroalloys Production Facilities [EPA-HQ-OAR-
     2008-0154 FRL-8755-4] (RIN: 2060-AO13) received December 19, 
     2008, pursuant to 5 U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A); to the Committee on 
     Energy and Commerce.
       9961. A letter from the Director, Regulatory Management 
     Division, Environmental Protection Agency, transmitting the 
     Agency's final rule -- National Volatile Organic Compound 
     Emission Standards for Aerosol Coatings [EPA-HQ-OAR-2006-
     0971; FRL-8757-1] (RIN: 2060-AP33) received December 19, 
     2008, pursuant to 5 U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A); to the Committee on 
     Energy and Commerce.
       9962. A letter from the Director, Regulatory Management 
     Division, Environmental Protection Agency, transmitting the 
     Agency's final rule -- National Ambient Air Quality Standards 
     for Lead [EPA-HQ-OAR-2006-0735; FRL-8754-9] (RIN: 2060-AN83) 
     received December 19, 2008, pursuant to 5 U.S.C. 
     801(a)(1)(A); to the Committee on Energy and Commerce.
       9963. A letter from the Director, Regulatory Management 
     Division, Environmental Protection Agency, transmitting the 
     Agency's final rule -- Final Authorization of State Hazardous 
     Waste Management Program Revision [EPA-R10-RCRA-2008-0588; 
     FRL-8755-9] received December 19, 2008, pursuant to 5 U.S.C. 
     801(a)(1)(A); to the Committee on Energy and Commerce.
       9964. A letter from the Director, Regulatory Management 
     Division, Environmental Protection Agency, transmitting the 
     Agency's final rule -- Amendment to Standards and Practices 
     for All Appropriate Inquiries Under CERCLA [EPA-HQ-SFUND-
     2008-0873; FRL-8755-6] (RIN: 2050-A647) received December 19, 
     2008, pursuant to 5 U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A); to the Committee on 
     Energy and Commerce.
       9965. A letter from the Director, Regulatory Management 
     Division, Environmental Protection Agency, transmitting the 
     Agency's final rule -- Standards of Performance for Petroleum 
     Refineries for Which Construction, Reconstruction, or 
     Modification Commenced After May 14, 2007 [EPA-HQ-OAR-2007-
     0011; FRL-8753-8] (RIN: 2060-AN72) received December 16, 
     2008, pursuant to 5 U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A); to the Committee on 
     Energy and Commerce.
       9966. A letter from the Director, Regulatory Management 
     Division, Environmental Protection Agency, transmitting the 
     Agency's final rule -- Alternative Work Practice to Detect 
     Leaks from Equipment [EPA-HQ-OAR-2003-0199; FRL-8754-5] (RIN: 
     2060-AL98) received December 16, 2008, pursuant to 5 U.S.C. 
     801(a)(1)(A); to the Committee on Energy and Commerce.
       9967. A letter from the Director, Regulatory Management 
     Division, Environmental Protection Agency, transmitting the 
     Agency's final rule -- Approval and Promulgation of Air 
     Quality Implementation Plans; Virginia; Stafford County 
     Reasonably Available Control Technology Under the 8-Hour 
     Ozone National Ambient Air Quality Standard [EPA-R03-OAR-
     2008-0472; FRL-8755-1] received December 16, 2008, pursuant 
     to 5 U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A); to the Committee on Energy and 
     Commerce.
       9968. A letter from the Director, Regulatory Management 
     Division, Environmental Protection Agency, transmitting the 
     Agency's final rule -- CERCLA/EPCRA Administrative Reporting 
     Exemption for Air Releases of Hazardous Substances from 
     Animal Waste at Farms [EPA-HQ-SFUND-2007-0469; FRL-8753-9] 
     (RIN: 2050-AG37) received December 16, 2008, pursuant to 5 
     U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A); to the Committee on Energy and Commerce.

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       9969. A letter from the Director, Regulatory Management 
     Division, Environmental Protection Agency, transmitting the 
     Agency's final rule -- Outer Continental Shelf Air 
     Regulations Consistency Update for Flordia [EPA-R04-OAR-2008-
     0605; FRL-8745-8] received December 16, 2008, pursuant to 5 
     U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A); to the Committee on Energy and Commerce.
       9970. A letter from the Director, Regulatory Management 
     Division, Environmental Protection Agency, transmitting the 
     Agency's final rule -- Standards of Preformance for Petroleum 
     Refineries for Which Construction, Reconstruction, or 
     Modification Commenced After May 14, 2007 [EPA-HQ-OAR-2007-
     0011; FRL-8753-7] (RIN: 2060-AN72) received 16, 2008, 
     pursuant to 5 U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A); to the Committee on Energy 
     and Commerce.
       9971. A letter from the Director, Regulatory Management 
     Division, Environmental Protection Agency, transmitting the 
     Agency's final rule -- Nebraska: Final Authorization of State 
     Hazardous Waste Management Program Revisions [EPA-R07-RCRA-
     2008-0830; FRL-8758-6] received December 23, 2008, pursuant 
     to 5 U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A); to the Committee on Energy and 
     Commerce.
       9972. A letter from the Director, Regulatory Management 
     Division, Environmental Protection Agency, transmitting the 
     Agency's final rule -- Extension of Cross-Media Electronic 
     Reporting Rule Deadline for Authorized Programs [EPA-HQ-OEI-
     2003-0001; FRL-8757-2] received Dcember 23, 2008, pursuant to 
     5 U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A); to the Committee on Energy and 
     Commerce.
       9973. A letter from the Director, Regulatory Management 
     Division, Environmental Protection Agency, transmitting the 
     Agency's final rule -- Approval and Promulgation of State 
     Implementation Plans: Oregon; Salem Carbon Monoxide 
     Nonattainment Area; Designation of Areas for Air Quality 
     Planning Purposes [EPA-R10-OAR-2007- 0915; FRL-8747-7] 
     received December 23, 2008, pursuant to 5 U.S.C. 
     801(a)(1)(A); to the Committee on Energy and Commerce.
       9974. A letter from the Director, Regulatory Management 
     Division, Environmental Protection Agency, transmitting the 
     Agency's final rule -- Approval and Promulgation of 
     Implementation Plans; Georgia; Nonattainment New Source 
     Review Rules [EPA-R04-OAR-2006-0649-200750; FRL-8757-9] 
     received December 23, 2008, pursuant to 5 U.S.C. 
     801(a)(1)(A); to the Committee on Energy and Commerce.
       9975. A letter from the Director, Regulatory Management 
     Division, Environmental Protection Agency, transmitting the 
     Agency's final rule -- Approval and Promulgation of Air 
     Quality Implementation Plans; Wisconsin; NSR Reform 
     Regulations, Rule AM-06-04 [EPA-R05-OAR-2006-0609; FRL-8748-
     9]received December 12, 2008, pursuant to 5 U.S.C. 
     801(a)(1)(A); to the Committee on Energy and Commerce.
       9976. A letter from the Director, Regulatory Management 
     Division, Environmental Protection Agency, transmitting the 
     Agency's final rule -- Approval and Promulgation of 
     Implementation Plans; Texas; Control of Emissions of Nitrogen 
     Oxides (NOx) From Cement Kilns [EPA-R06-OAR-2007- 1147; FRL-
     8758-8] received December 23, 2008, pursuant to 5 U.S.C. 
     801(a)(1)(A); to the Committee on Energy and Commerce.
       9977. A letter from the Director, Regulatory Management 
     Division, Environmental Protection Agency, transmitting the 
     Agency's final rule -- Approval and Promulgation of Air 
     Quality Implementation Plans; Illinois and Indiana; Finding 
     of Attainment for 1-Hour Ozone for the Chicago-Gary-Lake 
     County, IL-IN Area [EPA-R05-OAR-2007-1044, EPA R05-OAR-2007-
     1133; FRL-8757-8] received December 23, 2008, pursuant to 5 
     U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A); to the Committee on Energy and Commerce.
       9978. A letter from the Director, Regulatory Management 
     Division, Environmental Protection Agency, transmitting the 
     Agency's final rule -- Approval and Promulgation of Air 
     Quality Implementation Plans; Texas; Attainment Demonstration 
     for the Dallas/Fort Worth 1997 8-Hour Ozone Nonattainment 
     Area [EPA-R06-OAR-2007- 0524; FRL-8758-7] received December 
     23, 2008, pursuant to 5 U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A); to the Committee 
     on Energy and Commerce.
       9979. A letter from the Director, Regulatory Management 
     Division, Environmental Protection Agency, transmitting the 
     Agency's final rule -- Air Quality Designations for the 2006 
     24-Hour Fine Particle (PM2.5) National Ambient Air Quality 
     Standards [EPA-HQ-OAR-2007-0562; FRL-8758-3] (RIN: 2060-AO02) 
     received December 23, 2008, pursuant to 5 U.S.C. 
     801(a)(1)(A); to the Committee on Energy and Commerce.
       9980. A letter from the Director, Regulatory Management 
     Division, Environmental Protection Agency, transmitting the 
     Agency's final rule -- Approval and Promulgation of Air 
     Quality Implementation Plans; West Virginia; Ambient Air 
     Quality Standards [EPA-R03-OAR-2008-0694; FRL-8759-6] 
     received December 30, 2008, pursuant to 5 U.S.C. 
     801(a)(1)(A); to the Committee on Energy and Commerce.
       9981. A letter from the Director, Regulatory Management 
     Division, Environmental Protection Agency, transmitting the 
     Agency's final rule -- Approval and Promulgation of Air 
     Quality Implementation Plans; The Metropolitan Washington 
     Nonattainment Area; Determination of Attainment of the Fine 
     Particle Standard [EPA-R03-OAR-2008-0736; FRL-8759-7] 
     received December 30, 2008, pursuant to 5 U.S.C. 
     801(a)(1)(A); to the Committee on Energy and Commerce.
       9982. A letter from the Deputy Chief, CGB, Federal 
     Communications Commission, transmitting the Commission's 
     final rule -- In the Matter of Closed Captioning of Video 
     Programming Closed Captioning Requirements for Digital 
     Television Receivers [CG Docket No. 05-231 ET Docket No. 99-
     254] received December 18, 2008, pursuant to 5 U.S.C. 
     801(a)(1)(A); to the Committee on Energy and Commerce.
       9983. A letter from the Deputy, Chief Financial Officer, 
     OMD, Federal Communications Commission, transmitting the 
     Commission's final rule -- In the Matter of Amendment of the 
     Schedule of Application Fees Set Forth In Sections 1.1102 
     through 1.1109 of the Commission's Rules [GEN Docket No. 86-
     285] received December 18, 2008, pursuant to 5 U.S.C. 
     801(a)(1)(A); to the Committee on Energy and Commerce.
       9984. A letter from the Chief of Staff, Media Bureau, 
     Federal Communications Commission, transmitting the 
     Commission's final rule -- In the Matter of Amendment of 
     Section 73.622(i), Final DTV Table of Allotments, Television 
     Broadcast Stations. (Honolulu, Hawaii) [MB Docket No. 08-155 
     RM-11479] received December 18, 2008, pursuant to 5 U.S.C. 
     801(a)(1)(A); to the Committee on Energy and Commerce.
       9985. A letter from the Federal Communications Commission, 
     transmitting the Commission's final rule -- In the Matter of 
     Closed Captioning of Video Programming Closed Captioning 
     Requirements for Digital Television Receivers [CG Docket No. 
     05-231 ET Docket No. 99-254] received December 18, 2008, 
     pursuant to 5 U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A); to the Committee on Energy 
     and Commerce.
       9986. A letter from the Chief of Staff, Media Bureau, 
     Federal Communications Commission, transmitting the 
     Commission's final rule -- In the Matter of Amendment of 
     Section 73.622(i), Final DTV Table of Allotments, Television 
     Broadcast Stations. (Glendive, Montana) [MB Docket No. 08-113 
     RM-11446] received December 18, 2008, pursuant to 5 U.S.C. 
     801(a)(1)(A); to the Committee on Energy and Commerce.
       9987. A letter from the Assistant Secretary for Legislative 
     Affairs, Department of State, transmitting certification of a 
     proposed manufacturing License Agreement with Australia 
     (Transmittal No. DDTC 139-08), pursuant to 22 U.S.C. 2776(d); 
     to the Committee on Foreign Affairs.
       9988. A letter from the Assistant Secretary for Legislative 
     Affairs, Department of State, transmitting certification of a 
     proposed license for the export of defense articles to Mexico 
     (Transmittal No. DDTC 128-08), pursuant to 22 U.S.C. 2776(c); 
     to the Committee on Foreign Affairs.
       9989. A letter from the Assistant Legal Adviser for Treaty 
     Affairs, Department of State, transmitting Copies of 
     international agreements, other than treaties, entered into 
     by the United States, pursuant to 1 U.S.C. 112b; to the 
     Committee on Foreign Affairs.
       9990. A letter from the Assistant Secretary for Export 
     Administration, Department of Commerce, transmitting the 
     Department's final rule -- Authority Citations Updates and 
     Technical Corrections [Docket No.: 0811171457-81460-01] (RIN: 
     0694-AE49) received December 15, 2008, pursuant to 5 U.S.C. 
     801(a)(1)(A); to the Committee on Foreign Affairs.
       9991. A letter from the Assistant Secretary For Export 
     Administration, Department of Commerce, transmitting the 
     Department's final rule -- Chemical Weapons Convention 
     Regulations: Additions to the List of States Parties; Updates 
     to Contact Information for the Treaty Compliance Division; 
     Editoral Corrections [Docket No.: 080625781-8790-01] 
     (RIN:0694-AE39) received December 19, 2008, pursuant to 5 
     U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A); to the Committee on Foreign Affairs.
       9992. A letter from the Acting Inspector General, 
     Department of Defense, transmitting a report pursuant to Pub. 
     L. 106-65; to the Committee on Foreign Affairs.
       9993. A letter from the Program Manager, Department of 
     Health and Human Services, transmitting the Department's 
     final rule -- Office of Global Health Affairs; Regulation on 
     the Organizational Integrity of Entities that are 
     Implementing Programs and Activities Under the Leadership Act 
     (RIN: 0991-AB46) received December 22, 2008, pursuant to 5 
     U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A); to the Committee on Foreign Affairs.
       9994. A letter from the Assistant Secretary Legislative 
     Affairs, Department of State, transmitting a report from the 
     U.S. Global AIDS Coordinator on Pediatric HIV/AIDS Treatment 
     and Prevention, pursuant to the Committee Report 110-197of 
     the 2008 State, Foreign Operations, and Related Programs 
     Appropriations Bill, H.R. 2764; to the Committee on Foreign 
     Affairs.
       9995. A letter from the Assistant Secretary Legislative 
     Affairs, Department of State, transmitting a report by the 
     U.S. Global AIDS Coordinator on the Global Fund to Fight 
     AIDS, Tuberculosis, and Malaria, pursuant to Section 202(c) 
     of Public Law 108-25; to the Committee on Foreign Affairs.
       9996. A letter from the Assistant Secretary Legislative 
     Affairs, Department of State, transmitting a report pursuant 
     to Section 102(a)(2) of the Arms Export Control Act; to the 
     Committee on Foreign Affairs.
       9997. A letter from the Associate Director, PP&I, 
     Department of the Treasury, transmitting the Department's 
     final rule -- Iranian Transactions Regulations received 
     December 5, 2008, pursuant to 5 U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A); to the 
     Committee on Foreign Affairs.

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       9998. A letter from the Associate Director, PP&I, 
     Department of the Treasury, transmitting the Department's 
     final rule -- Global Terrorism Sanctions Regulations; 
     Terrorism Sanctions Regulations; Foreign Terrorist 
     Oragnizations Sanctions Regulations received December 19, 
     2008, pursuant to 5 U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A); to the Committee on 
     Foreign Affairs.
       9999. A letter from the Secretary, Department of the 
     Treasury, transmitting as required by section 204(c) of the 
     International Emergency Economic Powers Act , 50 U.S.C. 
     1703(c), and pursuant to Executive Order 13405 of June 16, 
     2006, a six -month periodic report on the national emergency 
     with respect to Belarus; to the Committee on Foreign Affairs.
       10000. A communication from the President of the United 
     States, transmitting a report pursuant to Section 3134 of the 
     National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2008; to 
     the Committee on Foreign Affairs.
       10001. A letter from the Acting Chief Executive Officer, 
     Corporation for National and Community Service, transmitting 
     the Inspector General's semiannual report to Congress for the 
     reporting period April 1, 2008 through September 30, 2008, 
     pursuant to 5 U.S.C. app. (Insp. Gen. Act) section 5(b); to 
     the Committee on Oversight and Government Reform.
       10002. A letter from the Secretary, Department of 
     Agriculture, transmitting the Inspector General's semiannual 
     report to Congress for the reporting period ending September 
     30, 2008, pursuant to 5 U.S.C. app. (Insp. Gen. Act) section 
     5(b); to the Committee on Oversight and Government Reform.
       10003. A letter from the Secretary, Department of Veterans 
     Affairs, transmitting the Inspector General's semiannual 
     report to Congress for the reporting period April 1, 2008 
     through September 30, 2008, pursuant to 5 U.S.C. app. (Insp. 
     Gen. Act) section 5(b); to the Committee on Oversight and 
     Government Reform.
       10004. A letter from the Chair, Equal Employment 
     Opportunity Commission, transmitting the Inspector General's 
     semiannual report to Congress for the period ending September 
     30, 2008, pursuant to 5 U.S.C. app. (Insp. Gen. Act) section 
     5(b); to the Committee on Oversight and Government Reform.
       10005. A letter from the Chairman and Chief Executive 
     Officer, Farm Credit Administration, transmitting the 
     Inspector General's semiannual report to Congress for the 
     reporting period April 1, 2008 through September 30, 2008, 
     pursuant to 5 U.S.C. app. (Insp. Gen. Act) section 5(b); to 
     the Committee on Oversight and Government Reform.
       10006. A letter from the Chief Financial Officer, Farm 
     Credit System Insurance Corporation, transmitting the 
     Inspector General's report for the Farm Credit System 
     Insurance Corporation, pursuant to 5 U.S.C. app. (Insp. Gen. 
     Act) section 5(b); to the Committee on Oversight and 
     Government Reform.
       10007. A letter from the Director Congressional Affairs, 
     Federal Election Commission, transmitting the semiannual 
     report on the activities of the Office of the Inspector 
     General for the period from April 1, 2008 through September 
     30, 2008, pursuant to 5 U.S.C. app. (Insp. Gen. Act) section 
     5(b); to the Committee on Oversight and Government Reform.
       10008. A letter from the Secretary, Federal Maritime 
     Commission, transmitting the Inspector General's semiannual 
     report to Congress for the reporting period April 1, 2008 
     through September 30, 2008, pursuant to 5 U.S.C. app. (Insp. 
     Gen. Act) section 5(b); to the Committee on Oversight and 
     Government Reform.
       10009. A letter from the Administrator, National 
     Aeronautics and Space Administration, transmitting the 
     Inspector General's semiannual report to Congress for the 
     reporting period ending September 30, 2008, pursuant to 5 
     U.S.C. app. (Insp. Gen. Act) section 5(b); to the Committee 
     on Oversight and Government Reform.
       10010. A letter from the General Counsel, National Labor 
     Relations Board, transmitting the Inspector General's 
     semiannual report to Congress for the reporting period April 
     1, 2008 through September 30, 2008, pursuant to 5 U.S.C. app. 
     (Insp. Gen. Act) section 5(b); to the Committee on Oversight 
     and Government Reform.
       10011. A letter from the Chairman, United States Postal 
     Service, transmitting the Inspector General's semiannual 
     report to Congress for the reporting period April 1, 2008 
     through September 30, 2008, pursuant to 5 U.S.C. app. (Insp. 
     Gen. Act) section 5(b); to the Committee on Oversight and 
     Government Reform.
       10012. A letter from the Federal Co-Chair, Appalachian 
     Regional Commission, transmitting the Commission's semiannual 
     report from the office of the Inspector General for the 
     period April 1, 2008 through September 30, 2008; to the 
     Committee on Oversight and Government Reform.
       10013. A letter from the Chief Human Capital Officer, 
     Corporation for National Community Service, transmitting a 
     report pursuant to the Federal Vacancies Reform Act of 1998; 
     to the Committee on Oversight and Government Reform.
       10014. A letter from the Chairman, Defense Nuclear 
     Facilities Safety Board, transmitting the Board's Performance 
     and Accountability Report for Fiscal Year 2008; to the 
     Committee on Oversight and Government Reform.
       10015. A letter from the Director for Human Resources 
     Management, Department of Commerce, transmitting notification 
     that the Department is implementing the guidelines of the NO 
     FEAR Act; to the Committee on Oversight and Government 
     Reform.
       10016. A letter from the White House Liaison, Department of 
     Education, transmitting a report pursuant to the Federal 
     Vacancies Reform Act of 1998; to the Committee on Oversight 
     and Government Reform.
       10017. A letter from the White House Liaison, Department of 
     Education, transmitting a report pursuant to the Federal 
     Vacancies Reform Act of 1998; to the Committee on Oversight 
     and Government Reform.
       10018. A letter from the White House Liaison, Department of 
     Education, transmitting a report pursuant to the Federal 
     Vacancies Reform Act of 1998; to the Committee on Oversight 
     and Government Reform.
       10019. A letter from the Secretary, Department of Energy, 
     transmitting the Department's Performance and Accountability 
     Report for Fiscal Year 2008; to the Committee on Oversight 
     and Government Reform.
       10020. A letter from the Acting Assoc. Gen. Counsel for 
     General Law, Department of Homeland Security, transmitting a 
     report pursuant to the Federal Vacancies Reform Act of 1998; 
     to the Committee on Oversight and Government Reform.
       10021. A letter from the Chief Human Capital Officer, 
     Department of Homeland Security, transmitting notification 
     that the Department complies fully with the guidelines of the 
     NO FEAR Act; to the Committee on Oversight and Government 
     Reform.
       10022. A letter from the Acting General Counsel, Department 
     of Housing and Urban Development, transmitting a report 
     pursuant to the Federal Vacancies Reform Act of 1998; to the 
     Committee on Oversight and Government Reform.
       10023. A letter from the Acting General Counsel, Department 
     of Housing and Urban Development, transmitting a report 
     pursuant to the Federal Vacancies Reform Act of 1998; to the 
     Committee on Oversight and Government Reform.
       10024. A letter from the Deputy 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.
       10025. A letter from the Assistant Secretary for 
     Administration and Mgmt., Department of Labor, transmitting a 
     report pursuant to the Federal Vacancies Reform Act of 1998; 
     to the Committee on Oversight and Government Reform.
       10026. A letter from the Assistant Secretary for 
     Administration and Management, Competitive Sourcing Official, 
     Department of Labor, transmitting the Department's report for 
     fiscal year 2008 on competitive sourcing activities, pursuant 
     to Public Law 108-199, section 647(b) of Division F; to the 
     Committee on Oversight and Government Reform.
       10027. A letter from the Law Clerk, Department of 
     Transportation, transmitting a report pursuant to the Federal 
     Vacancies Reform Act of 1998; to the Committee on Oversight 
     and Government Reform.
       10028. A letter from the Deputy Secretary, Department of 
     Transportation, transmitting notification that the Department 
     complies and will continue to comply with the guidelines of 
     the No FEAR Act; to the Committee on Oversight and Government 
     Reform.
       10029. A letter from the Office of Congressional and 
     Legislative Affairs, Department of Veterans Affairs, 
     transmitting the Department's Performance and Accountability 
     Report for Fiscal Year 2008; to the Committee on Oversight 
     and Government Reform.
       10030. A letter from the Secretary, Department of the 
     Treasury, transmitting the Financial Report of the United 
     States Government for Fiscal Year 2008, pursuant to 31 U.S.C. 
     331(e)(1); to the Committee on Oversight and Government 
     Reform.
       10031. A letter from the Environmental Protection Agency, 
     transmitting notification that the Agency has adopted and 
     will comply fully with the guidelines of the NO FEAR Act; to 
     the Committee on Oversight and Government Reform.
       10032. A letter from the Administrator, Environmental 
     Protection Agency, transmitting the Agency's 2007 summary of 
     activities with respect to the NO FEAR Act (Public Law 107-
     174); to the Committee on Oversight and Government Reform.
       10033. A letter from the Administrator, Environmental 
     Protection Agency, transmitting the Agency's 2006 summary of 
     activities with respect to the No FEAR Act (Public Law 107-
     174); to the Committee on Oversight and Government Reform.
       10034. A letter from the Director Communications and 
     Legislative Affairs, Equal Employment Opportunity Commission, 
     transmitting the Commission's Fiscal Year 2008 Performance 
     and Accountability Report; to the Committee on Oversight and 
     Government Reform.
       10035. A letter from the Chairman and President, Export-
     Import Bank, transmitting the semiannual report of the 
     Inspector General for the period ending September 30, 2008, 
     pursuant to 5 U.S.C. app. (Insp. Gen. Act) section 5(b); to 
     the Committee on Oversight and Government Reform.
       10036. A letter from the Chairman and Chief Executive 
     Officer, Farm Credit Administration, transmitting 
     notification that the Administration complies and will 
     continue to comply with ``No FEAR Disciplinary Best Practices 
     and Advisory Guidelines''; to the

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     Committee on Oversight and Government Reform.
       10037. A letter from the Chairman and Chief Executive 
     Officer, Farm Credit Administration, transmitting the 
     Administration's Performance and Accountability Report for 
     Fiscal Year 2008; to the Committee on Oversight and 
     Government Reform.
       10038. A letter from the Chairman, Federal Communications 
     Commission, transmitting the Commission's Performance and 
     Accountability Report for Fiscal Year 2008; to the Committee 
     on Oversight and Government Reform.
       10039. A letter from the Managing Director, Federal 
     Communications Commission, transmitting notification that the 
     Commission fully complies with the guidelines of the No FEAR 
     Act; to the Committee on Oversight and Government Reform.
       10040. A letter from the Chief Human Capital Officer, 
     Federal Labor Relations Authority, transmitting notification 
     that the Authority will comply with the guidelines of the No 
     FEAR Act; to the Committee on Oversight and Government 
     Reform.
       10041. A letter from the Secretary, Federal Maritime 
     Commission, transmitting pursuant to the provisions of the 
     Federal Activities Inventory Reform (FAIR) Act of 1998 (Pub. 
     L. 105-270), the Commission's 2008 Inventory of Inherently 
     Governmental Activities and Inventory of Commercial 
     Activities; to the Committee on Oversight and Government 
     Reform.
       10042. A letter from the Chairman, Federal Trade 
     Commission, transmitting the Commission's Performance and 
     Accountability Report for Fiscal Year 2008; to the Committee 
     on Oversight and Government Reform.
       10043. A letter from the Acting Administrator, General 
     Services Administration, transmitting the semiannual report 
     on activities of the Inspector General and the Semiannual 
     Report on Inspector General Audit Reports 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.
       10044. A letter from the Acting Administrator, General 
     Services Administration, transmitting the Administration's 
     submission in response to the Office of Personnel 
     Management's ``Disciplinary Best Practices and Advisory 
     Guidelines under the No FEAR Act''; to the Committee on 
     Oversight and Government Reform.
       10045. A letter from the Chairman, Merit Systems Protection 
     Board, transmitting the Board's Performance and 
     Accountability Report for Fiscal Year 2008; to the Committee 
     on Oversight and Government Reform.
       10046. A letter from the Chairman, Merit Systems Protection 
     Board, transmitting the Board's report entitled, ``The Power 
     of Federal Employee Engagement,'' pursuant to 5 U.S.C. 
     1204(a)(3); to the Committee on Oversight and Government 
     Reform.
       10047. A letter from the Assistant Administrator for 
     Legislative and Intergovernmental Affairs, National 
     Aeronautics and Space Administration, transmitting 
     notification that the Administration is in full compliance 
     with the guideines of the No FEAR Act; to the Committee on 
     Oversight and Government Reform.
       10048. A letter from the Deputy Archivist, National 
     Archives and Records Administration, transmitting the 
     Administration's final rule -- Testimony by NARA Employees 
     Relating to Agency Information and Production of Records in 
     Legal Proceedings [NARA-07-0006] (RIN: 3095-AB32) received 
     December 30, 2008, pursuant to 5 U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A); to the 
     Committee on Oversight and Government Reform.
       10049. A letter from the Chairman, National Credit Union 
     Administration, transmitting the Inspector General's 
     semiannual report to Congress for the reporting period April 
     1, 2008 through September 30, 2008, pursuant to 5 U.S.C. app. 
     (Insp. Gen. Act) section 5(b); to the Committee on Oversight 
     and Government Reform.
       10050. A letter from the Director, Office of Human 
     Resources, National Credit Union Administration, transmitting 
     notification that the Administration will comply with the 
     guidelines of the No FEAR Act; to the Committee on Oversight 
     and Government Reform.
       10051. A letter from the Chairman, National Endowment for 
     the Arts, transmitting the Endowment's Performance and 
     Accountability Report for Fiscal Year 2008; to the Committee 
     on Oversight and Government Reform.
       10052. A letter from the Director of Administration, 
     National Labor Relations Board, transmitting the Board's 
     Performance and Accountability Report for Fiscal Year 2008; 
     to the Committee on Oversight and Government Reform.
       10053. A letter from the Acting Chairman, National 
     Transportation Safety Board, transmitting the Board's report 
     on competitive sourcing efforts for fiscal year 2008, 
     pursuant to Public Law 109-199; to the Committee on Oversight 
     and Government Reform.
       10054. A letter from the Acting Chairman, National 
     Transportation Safety Board, transmitting the Board's 
     Performance and Accountability report for fiscal year 2008, 
     pursuant to 5 U.S.C. 8G(h)(2); to the Committee on Oversight 
     and Government Reform.
       10055. A letter from the Inspector General, Nuclear 
     Regulatory Commission, transmitting the Commission's 2008 
     Performance and Accountability Report; to the Committee on 
     Oversight and Government Reform.
       10056. A letter from the Executive Director for Operations, 
     Nuclear Regulatory Commission, transmitting notification that 
     the Commission complies and will continue to comply with the 
     guidelines of the No FEAR Act; to the Committee on Oversight 
     and Government Reform.
       10057. A letter from the Chairman, Occupational Safety and 
     Health Review Commission, transmitting the Commission's 
     Performance and Accountability Report for Fiscal Year 2008; 
     to the Committee on Oversight and Government Reform.
       10058. A letter from the Acting Director, Office of 
     Personnel Management, transmitting a report justifying the 
     reasons for the extension of locality-based comparability 
     payments to categories of positions that are in more than one 
     executive agency, pursuant to 5 U.S.C. 5304(h)(2)(C); to the 
     Committee on Oversight and Government Reform.
       10059. A letter from the Acting Director, Office of 
     Personnel Management, transmitting the Council's annual 
     report for fiscal year 2008 in accordance with Section 
     1303(d) of Public Law 107-296; to the Committee on Oversight 
     and Government Reform.
       10060. A letter from the Acting Director, Office of 
     Personnel Management, transmitting the Office's report on 
     changes to the merit system, pursuant to Public Law 110-175, 
     section 11; to the Committee on Oversight and Government 
     Reform.
       10061. A letter from the President & CEO, Overseas Private 
     Investment Corporation, transmitting the Corporation's 
     Management Report of the Overseas Private Investment 
     Corporation for fiscal year 2008; to the Committee on 
     Oversight and Government Reform.
       10062. A letter from the Director, Peace Corps, 
     transmitting the Inspector General's semiannual report to 
     Congress for the reporting period April 1, 2008 through 
     September 30, 2008, pursuant to 5 U.S.C. app. (Insp. Gen. 
     Act) section 5(b); to the Committee on Oversight and 
     Government Reform.
       10063. A letter from the Director, Peace Corps, 
     transmitting the Corps' Performance and Accountability report 
     for fiscal year 2008; to the Committee on Oversight and 
     Government Reform.
       10064. A letter from the Deputy Director for Operations, 
     Pension Benefit Guaranty Corporation, transmitting the 
     Corporation's statement in response to the No FEAR Act; to 
     the Committee on Oversight and Government Reform.
       10065. A letter from the Chairman, Postal Regulatory 
     Commission, transmitting the semiannual report on the 
     activities of the Office of the Inspector General and the 
     Chairman's semiannual report on final action taken on 
     Inspector General audits for the period from April 1, 2008 
     through September 30, 2008, pursuant to 5 U.S.C. app. (Insp. 
     Gen. Act) section 5(b); to the Committee on Oversight and 
     Government Reform.
       10066. A letter from the Director, Peace Corps, 
     transmitting the Corps' plans for complying with the 
     guidelines of the No FEAR Act; to the Committee on Oversight 
     and Government Reform.
       10067. A letter from the Chief Operating Officer/Executive 
     Secretary, U.S. Agency for International Development, Bureau 
     for Management, transmitting a report pursuant to the Federal 
     Vacancies Reform Act of 1998; to the Committee on Oversight 
     and Government Reform.
       10068. A letter from the Chief Operating Officer/Executive 
     Secretary, U.S. Agency for International Development, Bureau 
     for Management, transmitting a report pursuant to the Federal 
     Vacancies Reform Act of 1998; to the Committee on Oversight 
     and Government Reform.
       10069. A letter from the Assistant Secretary of the 
     Interior, Department of the Interior, transmitting the 
     Department's final rule -- Mining Claims Under the General 
     Mining Laws (RIN: 1004-AE00) received Decembr 5, 2008, 
     pursuant to 5 U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A); to the Committee on 
     Natural Resources.
       10070. A letter from the Assistant Secretary, Land and 
     Minerals Management, Department of the Interior, transmitting 
     the Department's final rule -- Land Withdrawals; Amendment of 
     Regulations Regarding Emergency Withdrawals 
     [LLW035000.L14300000.PN0000.24-1A] (RIN: 1004-AE05) received 
     December 5, 2008, pursuant to 5 U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A); to the 
     Committee on Natural Resources.
       10071. A letter from the Assistant Secretary, Fish and 
     Wildlife and Parks, Department of the Interior, transmitting 
     the Department's final rule -- Special Regulations; Areas of 
     the National Park System (RIN: 1024-AD74) received December 
     5, 2008, pursuant to 5 U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A); to the Committee 
     on Natural Resources.
       10072. A letter from the Chief, Branch of Recovery & 
     Delisting, Department of the Interior, transmitting the 
     Department's final rule -- Endangered and Threatened Wildlife 
     and Plants; Establishment of a Nonessential Experimental 
     Population of Rio Grande Silvery Minnow in the Big Bend Reach 
     of the Rio Grande in Texas [FWS-R2-ES-2008-0031; 92220-1113-
     0000-C3] (RIN: 1018-AU68) received December 8, 2008, pursuant 
     to 5 U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A); to the Committee on Natural 
     Resources.
       10073. A letter from the Assistant Secretary of the 
     Interior for Fish and Wildlife and Parks, Department of the 
     Interior, transmitting the Department's final rule -- General 
     Regulations for Areas Administered

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     by the National Park Service and the Fish and Wildlife 
     Service (RIN: 1024-AD70) received December 8, 2008, pursuant 
     to 5 U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A); to the Committee on Natural 
     Resources.
       10074. A letter from the Director, Office of Surface Mining 
     Reclamation and Enforcement, Department of the Interior, 
     transmitting the Department's final rule -- Excess Spoil, 
     Coal Mine Waste, and Buffers for Perennial and Intermittent 
     Streams [Docket ID No.: OSM-2007-0007] (RIN: 1029-AC04) 
     received December 5, 2008, pursuant to 5 U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A); 
     to the Committee on Natural Resources.
       10075. A letter from the Assistant Secretary, Fish, 
     Wildlife and Parks, Department of the Interior, transmitting 
     the Department's final rule -- Interagency Cooperation Under 
     the Endangered Species Act (RIN: 1018-AT50, 0618-AX15) 
     received December 12, 2008, pursuant to 5 U.S.C. 
     801(a)(1)(A); to the Committee on Natural Resources.
       10076. A letter from the Chief, Branch of Listing, 
     Department of the Interior, transmitting the Department's 
     final rule -- Endangered and Threatened Wildlife and Plants; 
     Special Rule for the Polar Bear [[FWS-R7-ES-2008-0027][MO-
     9221050083 -- B2]] (RIN: 1018-AV79) received December 12, 
     2008, pursuant to 5 U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A); to the Committee on 
     Natural Resources.
       10077. A letter from the Director, Office of Surface 
     Mining, Department of the Interior, transmitting the 
     Department's final rule -- Mississippi Regulatory Program 
     [MS-018-FOR; Docket No. OSM-2008-0017] received December 5, 
     2008, pursuant to 5 U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A); to the Committee on 
     Natural Resources.
       10078. A letter from the Director, Office of Surface 
     Mining, Department of the Interior, transmitting the 
     Department's final rule -- West Virginia Regulatory Program 
     [[WV-112-FOR] OSM-2008-0024] received December 19, 2008, 
     pursuant to 5 U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A); to the Committee on 
     Natural Resources.
       10079. A letter from the Acting Secretary -- Water and 
     Science, Department of the Interior, transmitting the 
     Department's final rule -- Use of Bureau of Reclamation Land, 
     Facilities, and Waterbodies (RIN: 1006-AA51) received 
     December 23, 2008, pursuant to 5 U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A); to the 
     Committee on Natural Resources.
       10080. A letter from the Assistant Secretary -- Land and 
     Minerals Management, Department of the Interior, transmitting 
     the Department's final rule -- Allocation and Disbursement of 
     Royalties, Rentals, and Bonuses -- Oil and Gas, Offshore 
     [Docket ID: MMS-2007-OMM-0067] (RIN: 1010-AD46) received 
     December 23, 2008, pursuant to 5 U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A); to the 
     Committee on Natural Resources.
       10081. A letter from the Acting Assistant Secretary -- 
     Water and Science, Department of the Interior, transmitting 
     the Department's final rule -- Truckee River Operating 
     Agreement (RIN: 1006-AA48) received December 23, 2008, 
     pursuant to 5 U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A); to the Committee on 
     Natural Resources.
       10082. A letter from the Acting Assistant Secretary -- 
     Water and Science, Department of the Interior, transmitting 
     the Department's final rule -- Public Conduct on Bureau of 
     Reclamation Facilities, Lands, and Waterbodies (RIN: 1006-
     AA55) received December 23, 2008, pursuant to 5 U.S.C. 
     801(a)(1)(A); to the Committee on Natural Resources.
       10083. A letter from the Director, Office of Surface 
     Mining, Department of the Interior, transmitting the 
     Department's final rule -- Montana Regulatory Program 
     received December 30, 2008, pursuant to 5 U.S.C. 
     801(a)(1)(A); to the Committee on Natural Resources.
       10084. 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; 
     Pacific Cod by Catcher Processors Using Hook-and-Line Gear in 
     the Bering Sea and Aleutian Islands Management Area [Docket 
     No. 071106673-8011-02] (RIN: 0648-XL68) received December 5, 
     2008, pursuant to 5 U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A); to the Committee on 
     Natural Resources.
       10085. A letter from the Deputy Assistant Administrator For 
     Regulatory Programs, NMFS, National Oceanic and Atmospheric 
     Administration, transmitting the Administration's final rule 
     -- Fisheries Off West Coast States; Coastal Pelagic Species 
     Fisheries; Annual Specifications [Docket No. 0808051050-
     81421-02] (RIN: 0648-XJ42) received December 9, 2008, 
     pursuant to 5 U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A); to the Committee on 
     Natural Resources.
       10086. A letter from the Acting Assistant Administrator for 
     Fisheries, National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration, 
     transmitting the Administration's final rule -- Endangered 
     and Threatened Species; Critical Habitat for Threatened 
     Elkhorn and Staghorn Corals [Docket No. 070801431-81370-02] 
     (RIN: 0648-AV35) received December 12, 2008, pursuant to 5 
     U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A); to the Committee on Natural Resources.
       10087. A letter from the Deputy Assistant Administrator For 
     Regulatory Programs, NMFS, National Oceanic and Atmospheric 
     Administration, transmitting the Administration's final rule 
     -- Fisheries in the Western Pacific; Crustacean Fisheries; 
     Deepwater Shrimp [Docket No. 070719388-81445-03] (RIN: 0648-
     AV29) received December 9, 2008, pursuant to 5 U.S.C. 
     801(a)(1)(A); to the Committee on Natural Resources.
       10088. 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; 
     Northern Rockfish in the Gulf of Alaska [Docket No. 
     071106671-8010-02] (RIN: 0648-XL92) received December 9, 
     2008, pursuant to 5 U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A); to the Committee on 
     Natural Resources.
       10089. A letter from the Deputy Assistant Administrator for 
     Regulatory Programs, NMFS, National Oceanic and Atmospheric 
     Administration, transmitting the Administration's final rule 
     -- Sea Turtle Conservation; Shrimp Trawling Requirements 
     [Docket No. 0809241260-81401-02] (RIN: 0648-XK78) received 
     December 10, 2008, pursuant to 5 U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A); to the 
     Committee on Natural Resources.
       10090. A letter from the Deputy Assistant Administrator for 
     Regulatory Programs, NMFS, National Oceanic and Atmospheric 
     Administration, transmitting the Administration's final rule 
     -- Taking of Marine Mammals Incidental to Commercial Fishing 
     Operations; Atlantic Large Whale Take Reduction Plan [Docket 
     No. 080117051-8053-01] (RIN: 0648-XF17) received December 10, 
     2008, pursuant to 5 U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A); to the Committee on 
     Natural Resources.
       10091. A letter from the Acting Assistant Administrator for 
     Fisheries, NMFS, National Oceanic and Atmospheric 
     Administration, transmitting the Administration's final rule 
     -- Taking of Marine Mammals Incidental to Commercial Fishing 
     Operations; Atlantic Large Whale Take Reduction Plan [Docket 
     No. 080228330-8334-01] (RIN: 0648-XF96) received December 10, 
     2008, pursuant to 5 U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A); to the Committee on 
     Natural Resources.
       10092. A letter from the Deputy Assistant Administrator for 
     Operations, NMFS, National Oceanic and Atmospheric 
     Administration, transmitting the Administration's final rule 
     -- Taking of Marine Mammals Incidental to Commercial Fishing 
     Operations; Atlantic Large Whale Take Reduction Plan [Docket 
     No. 080311419-8426-01] (RIN: 0648-XG33) received December 10, 
     2008, pursuant to 5 U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A); to the Committee on 
     Natural Resources.
       10093. 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 Caribbean, Gulf of Mexico, and South 
     Atlantic; Shrimp Fishery of the Gulf of Mexico; Revisions to 
     Allowable Bycatch Reduction Devices [Docket No. 070718362-
     81268-02] (RIN: 0648-AV14) received December 9, 2008, 
     pursuant to 5 U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A); to the Committee on 
     Natural Resources.
       10094. A letter from the Deputy Assistant Administrator For 
     Regulatory Programs, NMFS, National Oceanic and Atmospheric 
     Administration, transmitting the Administration's final rule 
     -- General Provisions of the Magnuson-Stevens Fishery 
     Conservation and Management Act; Minor Amendments to 
     Regulations [Docket No. 0809101190-81192-01] (RIN: 0648-AX26) 
     received December 9, 2008, pursuant to 5 U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A); 
     to the Committee on Natural Resources.
       10095. 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; 
     Pacific Ocean Perch by Vessels in the Amendment 80 Limited 
     Access Fishery in the Eastern Aleutian District of the Bering 
     Sea and Aleutian Islands Management Area [Docket No. 
     071106673-8011-02] (RIN: 0648-XL45) received December 9, 
     2008, pursuant to 5 U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A); to the Committee on 
     Natural Resources.
       10096. 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 Caribbean, Gulf of Mexico, and South 
     Atlantic; Reef Fish Fishery of the Gulf of Mexico; Referendum 
     Procedures for a Potential Gulf of Mexico Grouper and 
     Tilefish Individual Fishing Quota Program [Docket No. 
     0808051052-81365-02] (RIN: 0648-AW85) received December 9, 
     2008, pursuant to 5 U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A); to the Committee on 
     Natural Resources.
       10097. A letter from the Acting Director Office of 
     Sustainable Fisheries, NMFS, National Oceanic and Atmospheric 
     Administration, transmitting the Administration's final rule 
     -- Magnuson-Stevens Fishery Conservation and Management Act 
     Provisions; Fisheries of the Northeastern United States; 
     Northeast Multispecies Fishery; Modification of the 
     Yellowtail Flounder Landing Limit for the U.S./Canada 
     Management Area [Docket No. 0401120010-4114-02] (RIN: 0648-
     XL40) received December 9, 2008, pursuant to 5 U.S.C. 
     801(a)(1)(A); to the Committee on Natural Resources.
       10098. 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; Trawl 
     Gear in the Gulf of Alaska [Docket No. 071106671-8010-02] 
     (RIN: 0648-XL65) received December 9, 2008, pursuant to 5 
     U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A); to the Committee on Natural Resources.
       10099. 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; Trawl 
     Gear in the Gulf of Alaska [Docket No. 071106671-8010-02] 
     (RIN:

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     0648-XL83) received December 9, 2008, pursuant to 5 U.S.C. 
     801(a)(1)(A); to the Committee on Natural Resources.
       10100. A letter from the Deputy Assistant Administrator for 
     Regulatory Programs, National Oceanic and Atmospheric 
     Administration, transmitting the Administration's final rule 
     -- Endangered and Threatened Species; Final Rule to Remove 
     the Caribbean Monk Seal From the Federal List of Endangered 
     and Threatened Wildlife [Docket No. 080320453-8705-01] (RIN: 
     0648-XG60) received December 5, 2008, pursuant to 5 U.S.C. 
     801(a)(1)(A); to the Committee on Natural Resources.
       10101. A letter from the Acting Director Office of 
     Sustainable Fisheries, National Marine Fisheries Services, 
     National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration, transmitting 
     the Administration's final rule -- Fisheries of the Exclusive 
     Economic Zone Off Alaska; Atka Mackerel by Vessels in the 
     Amendment 80 Limited Access Fishery in the Eastern Aleutain 
     District and Bering Sea Subarea of the Bering Sea and 
     Aleutian Islands Management Area [Docket No.: 071106673-8011-
     02] (RIN:0648-XL43) received January 3, 2009, pursuant to 5 
     U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A); to the Committee on Natural Resources.
       10102. A letter from the Deputy Assistant Administrator for 
     Operations, NMFS, National Oceanic and Atmospheric 
     Administration, transmitting the Administration's final rule 
     -- Fisheries of the Caribbean, Gulf of Mexico, and South 
     Atlantic; Reef Fish Fishery of the Gulf of Mexico; Gulf of 
     Mexico Gag Grouper Management Measures [Docket No. 070719384-
     81468-03] (RIN: 0648-AV80) received December 19, 2008, 
     pursuant to 5 U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A); to the Committee on 
     Natural Resources.
       10103. A letter from the Acting Director, Office of 
     Sustainable Fisheries, National Marine Fisheries Service, 
     National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration, transmitting 
     the Administration's final rule -- Fisheries of the 
     Northeastern United States; Atlantic Herring Fishery; Total 
     Allowable Catch Harvested for Management Area 1A [Docket No. 
     061228342-7068-02] (RIN: 0648-XL69) received January 3, 2009, 
     pursuant to 5 U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A); to the Committee on 
     Natural Resources.
       10104. 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; Summer 
     Flounder Fishery; Commercial Quota Harvested for the State of 
     New Jersey [Docket No. 071030625-7696-02] (RIN: 0648-XL93) 
     received December 19, 2008, pursuant to 5 U.S.C. 
     801(a)(1)(A); to the Committee on Natural Resources.
       10105. A letter from the Acting Director Office of 
     Sustainable Fisheries, NMFS, National Oceanic and Atmospheric 
     Administration, transmitting the Administration's final rule 
     -- Fisheries Off West Coast States; Pacific Coast Groundfish 
     Fishery; Pacific Whiting Allocation [Docket No. 080408542-
     8615-01] (RIN: 0648-XK69) received December 19, 2008, 
     pursuant to 5 U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A); to the Committee on 
     Natural Resources.
       10106. A letter from the 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; Rock 
     Sole, Flathead Sole, and ``Other Flatfish'' by Vessels 
     Participating in the Amendment 80 Limited Access Fishery in 
     Bering Sea and Aleutian Islands Management Area [Docket No. 
     071106673-8011-02 ID 112108A] received December 19, 2008, 
     pursuant to 5 U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A); to the Committee on 
     Natural Resources.
       10107. 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; Atlantic 
     Bluefish Fishery; Quota Transfer [Docket No. 071212833-8179-
     02] (RIN: 0648-XL76) received December 19, 2008, pursuant to 
     5 U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A); to the Committee on Natural Resources.
       10108. 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; 
     Reallocation of Halibut in the Gulf of Alaska [Docket No. 
     070213032-7032-01] (RIN: 0648-XL84) received December 19, 
     2008, pursuant to 5 U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A); to the Committee on 
     Natural Resources.
       10109. A letter from the Deputy Assistant Administrator For 
     Regulatory Programs, NMFS, National Oceanic and Atmospheric 
     Administration, transmitting the Administration's final rule 
     -- Fisheries in the Western Pacific; Pelagic Fisheries; Squid 
     Jig Fisheries [Docket No. 080206127-81426-02] (RIN: 0648-
     AS71) received December 19, 2008, pursuant to 5 U.S.C. 
     801(a)(1)(A); to the Committee on Natural Resources.
       10110. 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 Winter II Period [Docket 
     No. 071030625-7696-02] (RIN: 0648-XL95) received December 19, 
     2008, pursuant to 5 U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A); to the Committee on 
     Natural Resources.
       10111. A letter from the Acting Director Office of 
     Sustainable Fisheries, NMFS, National Oceanic and Atmospheric 
     Administration, transmitting the Administration's final rule 
     -- Magnuson-Stevens Act Provisions; Fisheries Off West Coast 
     States; Pacific Coast Groundfish Fishery; Biennial 
     Specifications and Management Measures; Inseason Adjustments 
     [Docket No. 060824226-6322-02] (RIN: 0648-AX43) received 
     December 19, 2008, pursuant to 5 U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A); to the 
     Committee on Natural Resources.
       10112. A letter from the 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 the Bering Sea and Aleutian Islands 
     Management Area [Docket No. 071106673-8011-02 ID 112108B] 
     received December 19, 2008, pursuant to 5 U.S.C. 
     801(a)(1)(A); to the Committee on Natural Resources.
       10113. A letter from the Deputy Assistant Administrator for 
     Operations, NMFS, National Oceanic and Atmospheric 
     Administration, transmitting the Administration's final rule 
     -- Pacific Halibut Fisheries; Subsistence Fishing [Docket No. 
     071203794-81464-02] (RIN: 0648-AW36) received December 19, 
     2008, pursuant to 5 U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A); to the Committee on 
     Natural Resources.
       10114. A letter from the Acting Director, Office of 
     Sustainable Fisheries, National Marine Fisheries Services, 
     National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration, transmitting 
     the Administration's final rule -- Fisheries of the 
     Northeastern United States; Atlantic Bluefish Fishery; 
     Commercial Quota Harvested for New York [Docket No.: 
     071212833-8179-02] (RIN:0648-XM09) received December 19, 
     2008, pursuant to 5 U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A); to the Committee on 
     Natural Resources.
       10115. A letter from the Deputy Assistant Administrator For 
     Regulatory Programs, NMFS, National Oceanic and Atmospheric 
     Administration, transmitting the Administration's final rule 
     -- General Provisions for Domestic Fisheries; Specifications 
     for Boarding Ladders [Docket No. 070717337-81411-03] (RIN: 
     0648-AV78) received January 3, 2009, pursuant to 5 U.S.C. 
     801(a)(1)(A); to the Committee on Natural Resources.
       10116. A letter from the Chief, Regulatory Management 
     Division, Office of the Executive Secretariat, Department of 
     Homeland Security, transmitting the Department's final rule 
     -- Documents Acceptable for Employment Eligibility 
     Verification [CIS No. 2441-08; Docket No. USCIS-2008-0001] 
     (RIN: 1615-AB69) received December 18, 2008, pursuant to 5 
     U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A); to the Committee on the Judiciary.
       10117. A letter from the Program Analyst, Department of 
     Homeland Security, transmitting the Department's final rule 
     -- Adjustment of Status to Lawful Permanent Resident for 
     Aliens in T or U Nonimmigrant Status [CIS No. 2134-01; DHS 
     Docket No. USCIS-2006-0067] (RIN: 1615-AA60) received 
     December 16, 2008, pursuant to 5 U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A); to the 
     Committee on the Judiciary.
       10118. A letter from the Secretary, Department of Homeland 
     Security, transmitting certification that the Department has 
     in place an air exit system that can verify the departure of 
     no less than 97 percent of foreign nationals, pursuant to 8 
     U.S.C. 1187(c)(8)(A)(i); to the Committee on the Judiciary.
       10119. A letter from the Principal Deputy Assistant 
     Attorney General, Department of Justice, transmitting the 
     Department's decision not to appeal the decision of the 
     district court in the case of the United States v. Bernard 
     Lenwood Waybright, No. CR 08-16-M-DWM (D. Mont.), pursuant to 
     28 U.S.C. 530D; to the Committee on the Judiciary.
       10120. A letter from the Principal Deputy Assistant 
     Attorney General, Department of Justice, transmitting the 
     Department's report on ``data-mining'' activities pursuant to 
     Section 804 of the Implementing Recommendations of the 9/11 
     Commission Act of 2007; to the Committee on the Judiciary.
       10121. A letter from the General Counsel, U.S. Marshals 
     Service, Department of Justice, transmitting the Department's 
     final rule -- Revision to United States Marshals Service Fees 
     for Services [Docket No. USMS 102; AG Order No. 3017-2008] 
     (RIN: 1105-AB14) received December 11, 2008, pursuant to 5 
     U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A); to the Committee on the Judiciary.
       10122. A letter from the Rules Administrator, Department of 
     Justice, transmitting the Department's final rule -- Civil 
     Commitment of a Sexually Dangerous Person [BOP Docket No. 
     1145] (RIN: 1120-AB45) received December 9, 2008, pursuant to 
     5 U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A); to the Committee on the Judiciary.
       10123. A letter from the Senior Counsel, Department of 
     Justice, transmitting the Department's final rule -- DNA-
     Sample Collection and Biological Evidence Preservation in the 
     Federal Jurisdiction [OAG Docket Nos. 108, 109, 119; AG Order 
     No. 3020-2008] (RIN: 1105-AB09; 1105-AB10; 1105-AB24) 
     received December 11, 2008, pursuant to 5 U.S.C. 
     801(a)(1)(A); to the Committee on the Judiciary.
       10124. A letter from the Principal Deputy Assistant 
     Attorney General, Department of Justice, transmitting the 
     Department's annual report detailing the progress and status 
     of compliance with the privatization requirements of Public 
     Law 105-33; to the Committee on the Judiciary.
       10125. A letter from the Assistant Attorney General Office 
     of Legal Policy, Department of Justice, transmitting the 
     Department's final rule -- Revised Regulations for Records

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     Relating to Visual Depictions of Sexually Explicit Conduct; 
     Inspection of Records Relating to Depiction of Simulated 
     Sexually Explicit Performance [Docket No. CRM 104; CRM 105; 
     AG Order No. 3025-2008 ] (RIN: 1105-AB18; RIN: 1105-AB19) 
     received December 19, 2008, pursuant to 5 U.S.C. 
     801(a)(1)(A); to the Committee on the Judiciary.
       10126. A letter from the Principal Deputy Assistant 
     Attorney General, Department of Justice, transmitting the 
     Department's Office of Justice Programs (OJP) Annual Report 
     to Congress for Fiscal Year 2007, pursuant to Public Law 90-
     351, section 102(b) and 810; to the Committee on the 
     Judiciary.
       10127. A letter from the Assistant Attorney General, Office 
     of Legal Policy, Department of Justice, transmitting the 
     Department's final rule -- Office of the attorney General; 
     Certification Process for State Capital Counsel Systems 
     [Docket No.: OJP (DOJ)-1464; AG Order No. 3024-2008] (RIN: 
     1121-AA74) received December 19, 2008, pursuant to 5 U.S.C. 
     801(a)(1)(A); to the Committee on the Judiciary.
       10128. A letter from the Administrator, Office of Policy 
     Development and Research, ETA, Department of Labor, 
     transmitting the Department's final rule -- Labor 
     Certification Process and Enforcement for Temporary 
     Employment in Occupations Other Than Agriculture or 
     registered Nursing in the United States (H-2B workers), and 
     Other Technical Changes (RIN: 1205-AB54) received December 
     23, 2008, pursuant to 5 U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A); to the Committee 
     on the Judiciary.
       10129. A letter from the Administrator, Office of Policy 
     Development and Research, ETA, Department of Labor, 
     transmitting the Department's final rule -- Temporary 
     Agricultural Employment of H-2A Aliens in the United States; 
     Modernizing the Labor Certification Process and Enforcement 
     (RIN: 1205-AB55) received December 23, 2008, pursuant to 5 
     U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A); to the Committee on the Judiciary.
       10130. A letter from the Counsel to the President, White 
     House, transmitting a legislative proposal endorsing th 
     inclusion of the repeal of Section 140 either together with 
     salary restoration or separately on its own in legislation 
     that is presently considered in Public Law No. 97-92; to the 
     Committee on the Judiciary.
       10131. A letter from the Attorney Advisor, Department of 
     Homeland Security, transmitting the Department's final rule 
     -- Saftey Zone; Christmas Holiday Boat Parade Fireworks 
     Event, Appomattox River, Hopewell, VA [USCG-2008-0838] (RIN: 
     1625-AA00) received December 5, 2008, pursuant to 5 U.S.C. 
     801(a)(1)(A); to the Committee on Transportation and 
     Infrastructure.
       10132. A letter from the Attorney Advisor, Department of 
     Homeland Security, transmitting the Department's final rule 
     -- saftey Zone; Fireworks Display, Potomac River, National 
     Harbor, MD [Docket No.: USCG-2008-0912] (RIN: 1625-AA00) 
     received December 5, 2008, pursuant to 5 U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A); 
     to the Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure.
       10133. A letter from the Attorney Advisor, Department of 
     Homeland Security, transmitting the Department's final rule 
     -- Dry Cargo Reside Discharges in the Great Lakes [Docket 
     No.: USCG-2004-19621] (RIN: 1625-AA89) received December 5, 
     2008, pursuant to 5 U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A); to the Committee on 
     Transportation and Infrastructure.
       10134. A letter from the Attorney Advisor, Department of 
     Homeland Security, transmitting the Department's final rule 
     -- Drawbridge Operation Regulations; Hackensack River, Jersey 
     City, NJ, Maintenance [USCG-2008-1041] received December 5, 
     2008, pursuant to 5 U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A); to the Committee on 
     Transportation and Infrastructure.
       10135. A letter from the Attorney Advisor, Department of 
     Homeland Security, transmitting the Department's final rule 
     -- Security Zones; Escorted Vessels, Mobile, AL, Captain of 
     the Port [Docket No.: USCG-2008-1013] (RIN: 1625-AA87) 
     received December 5, 2008, pursuant to 5 U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A); 
     to the Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure.
       10136. A letter from the Attorney Advisor, Department of 
     Homeland Security, transmitting the Department's final rule 
     -- Security Zone; Escorted Vessels, Savannah, Georgia, 
     Captain of the Port Zone [Docket No.: USCG-2007-0157] (RIN: 
     1625-AA87) received December 5, 2008, pursuant to 5 U.S.C. 
     801(a)(1)(A); to the Committee on Transportation and 
     Infrastructure.
       10137. A letter from the Attorney Advisor, Department of 
     Homeland Security, transmitting the Department's final rule 
     -- Drawbridge Operation Regulation; Okeechobee Waterway, Mile 
     126.3, Olga, FL [Docket No.: USCG-08-0822] (RIN: 1625-AA09) 
     received December 5, 2008, pursuant to 5 U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A); 
     to the Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure.
       10138. A letter from the Attorney Advisor, Department of 
     Homeland Security, transmitting the Department's final rule 
     -- Review and Update of Standards for Marine Equipment 
     [Docket No.: USCG-2003-16630] (RIN: 1625-AA83) received 
     December 5, 2008, pursuant to 5 U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A); to the 
     Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure.
       10139. A letter from the Attorney Advisor, Department of 
     Homeland Security, transmitting the Department's final rule 
     -- Saftey Zone: Robert Mosses Causeway Bridge State Boat 
     Channel, Captree, New York [Docket No.: USCG-2008-0844] (RIN: 
     1625-AA00) received December 5, 2008, pursuant to 5 U.S.C. 
     801(a)(1)(A); to the Committee on Transportation and 
     Infrastructure.
       10140. A letter from the Attorney Advisor, Department of 
     Homeland Security, transmitting the Department's final rule 
     -- Temporary Saftey Zone: LST-1166 Satey Zone, Southeastern 
     Tip of Lord Island, Columbia River, Rainier, OR [Docket No.: 
     USCG-2008-0755] (RIN: 1625-AA00) received December 5, 2008, 
     pursuant to 5 U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A); to the Committee on 
     Transportation and Infrastructure.
       10141. A letter from the Attorney Advisor, Department of 
     Homeland Security, transmitting the Department's final rule 
     -- Saftey Zone; Neptune Festival, Atlantic Ocean, Virginia 
     Beach, VA [Docket No.: USCG-2008-0860] (RIN: 1625-AA00) 
     received December 5, 2008, pursuant to 5 U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A); 
     to the Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure.
       10142. A letter from the Attorney Advisor, Department of 
     Homeland Security, transmitting the Department's final rule 
     -- Saftey Zone; Milwaukee River Challenge, Milwaukee River, 
     Milwaukee, WI [Docket No. USCG-2008-0914] (RIN: 1625-AA00) 
     received December 5, 2008, pursuant to 5 U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A); 
     to the Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure.
       10143. A letter from the Attorney Advisor, Department of 
     Homeland Security, transmitting the Department's final rule 
     -- Temporary Saftey Zone; Wreckage of the M/V NEW CARISSA, 
     Pacific Ocean 3 Nautical Miles North of the Entrance to Coos 
     Bay, OR [Docket No.: USCG-2008-0915] (RIN: 1625-AA00) 
     received December 5, 2008, pursuant to 5 U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A); 
     to the Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure.
       10144. A letter from the Attorney Advisor, Department of 
     Homeland Security, transmitting the Department's final rule 
     -- Saftey Zone; Shoreacres Country Club fireworks, Lake 
     Bluff, Illinois [Docket No.: USCG-2008-1055] (RIN: 1625-AA00) 
     received December 5, 2008, pursuant to 5 U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A); 
     to the Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure.
       10145. A letter from the Attorney Advisor, Department of 
     Homeland Security, transmitting the Department's final rule 
     -- Special Local Regulations for Marine Events; St. Leonard 
     Creek, Patuxent River, Calvert County, MD [Docket No. USCG-
     2008-0761] (RIN: 1625-AA08) received December 5, 2008, 
     pursuant to 5 U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A); to the Committee on 
     Transportation and Infrastructure.
       10146. A letter from the Attorney Advisor, Department of 
     Homeland Security, transmitting the Department's final rule 
     -- Special Local Regulations for Marine Events, Wrightsville 
     Channel, Wrightsville Beach, NC [Docket No.: USCG-2008-0738] 
     (RIN: 1635-AA08) received December 5, 2008, pursuant to 5 
     U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A); to the Committee on Transportation and 
     Infrastructure.
       10147. A letter from the Attorney Advisor, Department of 
     Homeland Security, transmitting the Department's final rule 
     -- Sasftey Zone: Port of Ponce, Puerto Rico [Docket No. USCG-
     2007-0075] (RIN: 1625-AA00) received December 5, 2008, 
     pursuant to 5 U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A); to the Committee on 
     Transportation and Infrastructure.
       10148. A letter from the Attorney Advisor, Department of 
     Homeland Security, transmitting the Department's final rule 
     -- Saftey zone; BWRC '300' Enduro; Lake Moolvalya, Parker, 
     Arizona [Docket No.: USCG-2008-0245] (RIN: 1625-AA00) 
     received December 5, 2008, pursuant to 5 U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A); 
     to the Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure.
       10149. A letter from the Department of Homeland Security, 
     transmitting the Department's final rule -- Saftey zone; BWRC 
     Annual Thanksgiving Regatta; Lake Moolvalya. Parker, Arizona 
     [Docket No.: USCG-2008-0246] (RIN: 1625-AA00) received 
     December 5, 2008, pursuant to 5 U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A); to the 
     Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure.
       10150. A letter from the Attorney Advisor, Department of 
     Homeland Security, transmitting the Department's final rule 
     -- Saftey Zone; IJSBA World Finals; Colorado River, Lake 
     Havasu City, Arizona [Docket No.: USCG-2008-0320] (RIN: 1625-
     AA00) received December 5, 2008, pursuant to 5 U.S.C. 
     801(a)(1)(A); to the Committee on Transportation and 
     Infrastructure.
       10151. A letter from the Attorney Advisor, Department of 
     Homeland Security, transmitting the Department's final rule 
     -- Saftey Zone; Agat Bay and Outer Apra Harbor, GU [Docket 
     No.: USCG-2008-0837] (RIN: 1625-AA00) received December 5, 
     2008, pursuant to 5 U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A); to the Committee on 
     Transportation and Infrastructure.
       10152. A letter from the Attorney Advisor, Department of 
     Homeland Security, transmitting the Department's final rule 
     -- Drawbridge Operation Regulations; Gulf Intracoastal 
     Waterway (GIWW), mile 49.8, near Houma, Lafourche Parish, 
     Louisiana. [Docket No.: USCG-2008-0049] received December 5, 
     2008, pursuant to 5 U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A); to the Committee on 
     Transportation and Infrastructure.
       10153. A letter from the Attorney Advisor, Department of 
     Homeland Security, transmitting the Department's final rule 
     -- Drawbridge Operation Regulation; Duwamish Waterway, 
     Seattle, WA, Schedule Change [Docket No. USCG-2008-0256] 
     (RIN: 1625-AA09) received December 5, 2008, pursuant to 5 
     U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A); to the Committee on Transportation and 
     Infrastructure.
       10154. A letter from the Assistant Chief Counsel for 
     General Law, Department of Transportation, transmitting the 
     Department's ``Major'' final rule -- Pipeline Safety:

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     Standards for Increasing the Maximum Allowable Operating 
     Pressure for Gas Transmission Pipelines [Docket No. PHMSA-
     2005-23447] (RIN: 2137-AE25) received December 10, 2008, 
     pursuant to 5 U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A); to the Committee on 
     Transportation and Infrastructure.
       10155. A letter from the Program Analyst, Department of 
     Transportation, transmitting the Department's final rule -- 
     Airworthiness Directives; Airbus Model A319, A320, and A321 
     Series Airplanes Equipped with International Aero Engines 
     (IAE) Model V2500-A1 Engines or Model V25xx-A5 Series Engines 
     [Docket No.: FAA-2008-1274; Directorate Identifier 2008-NM-
     197-AD; Amendment 39-15764; AD 2008-25-06] (RIN: 2120-AA64) 
     received December 19, 2008, pursuant to 5 U.S.C. 
     801(a)(1)(A); to the Committee on Transportation and 
     Infrastructure.
       10156. A letter from the Program Analyst, Department of 
     Transportation, transmitting the Department's final rule -- 
     Airworthiness Directives; Boeing Madel 747-100, 747-100B, 
     747-100B SUD, 747-200B, 747-200C, 747-200F, 747-300, 747-400. 
     747-400D, 747-400F, and 747SR Series Airplanes [Docket No.: 
     FAA-2008-0590; Directorate Identifier 2008-NM-057-AD; 
     Amendment 39-15785; AD 2008-25-07] (RIN: 2120-AA64) received 
     December 19, 2008, pursuant to 5 U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A); to the 
     Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure.
       10157. A letter from the Program Analyst, Department of 
     Transportation, transmitting the Department's final rule -- 
     Airworthiness Directives; Dassault Model Mystere-Falcon 50 
     Airplanes [Docket No.: FAA-2008-0732; Directorate Identifier 
     2008-NM-053-AD; Amendment 39-15762; AD 2008-25-04] (RIN: 
     2120-AA64) December 19, 2008, pursuant to 5 U.S.C. 
     801(a)(1)(A); to the Committee on Transportation and 
     Infrastructure.
       10158. A letter from the Program Analyst, Department of 
     Transportation, transmitting the Departments final rule -- 
     Airworthiness Directives; Boeing Model 757 Airplanes [Docket 
     No.: FAA-2007-0175; Directorate Identifier 2007-NM-184-AD; 
     Amendment 39-15766; AD 2008-25-08] (RIN: 2120-AA64) received 
     December 19, 2008, pursuant to 5 U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A); to the 
     Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure.
       10159. A letter from the Program Analyst, Department of 
     Transportation, transmitting the Department's final rule -- 
     Airworthiness Directives; Airbus Model A330 Airplanes; and 
     Model A340-200 and -300 Airplanes [Docket No.: FAA-2007-
     27739; Directorate Identifier 2006-NM-250-AD Amendment 39-
     15760; AD 2008-25-02] (RIN: 2120-AA64) received December 19, 
     2008, pursuant to 5 U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A); to the Committee on 
     Transportation and Infrastructure.
       10160. A letter from the Program Analyst, Department of 
     Transportation, transmitting the Department's final rule -- 
     Airworthiness Directives; Bombardier Model CL-600-2C10 
     (Regional Jet Series 700, 701 & 702) Airplanes and Model CL-
     600-2D24 (Regional Jet Series 900) Airplanes [Docket No.: 
     FAA-2008-1007; Directorate Identifiers 2008-NM-135-AD; 
     Amendment 39-15761; AD 2008-25-03] (RIN: 2120-AA64) received 
     December 19, 2008, pursuant to 5 U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A); to the 
     Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure.
       10161. A letter from the Regulatory Ombudsman, Department 
     of Transportation, transmitting the Department's final rule 
     -- New Entrant Safety Assurance Process [Docket No.: FMCSA-
     2001-11061] (RIN: 2126-AA59) received December 19, 2008, 
     pursuant to 5 U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A); to the Committee on 
     Transportation and Infrastructure.
       10162. A letter from the Regulatory Ombudsman, Department 
     of Transportation, transmitting the Department's final rule 
     -- Requirements for Intermodal Equipment Providers and for 
     Motor Carriers and Drivers Operating Intermodal Equipment 
     [Docket No.: FMCSA-2005-23315] (RIN: 2126-AA86) received 
     December 19, 2008, pursuant to 5 U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A); to the 
     Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure.
       10163. A letter from the Chairman, Surface Transportation 
     Board, Department of Transportation, transmitting the 
     Department's final rule -- Waybill Sample received December 
     5, 2008, pursuant to 5 U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A); to the Committee 
     on Transportation and Infrastructure.
       10164. A letter from the Attorney, Department of 
     Transportation, transmitting the Department's final rule -- 
     Civil Penalties [Docket No.: DOT-OST-2008-0333] (RIN: 2105-
     AD77) received December 10, 2008, pursuant to 5 U.S.C. 
     801(a)(1)(A); to the Committee on Transportation and 
     Infrastructure.
       10165. A letter from the Attorney, Department of 
     Transportation, transmitting the Department's final rule -- 
     Domestic Baggage Liability [Docket DOT-OST-2008-0332] (RIN: 
     2105-AD80) received December 10, 2008, pursuant to 5 U.S.C. 
     801(a)(1)(A); to the Committee on Transportation and 
     Infrastructure.
       10166. A letter from the Assistant Chief Counsel for 
     Hazardous Materials Saftey, Department of Transportation, 
     transmitting the Department's final rule -- Hazardous 
     Materials: Enhancing Rail Transportation Saftey and Security 
     for Hazardous Materials Shipments [Docket No. PHMSA-RSPA-
     2004-18730] (RIN: 2137-AAE02) received December 10, 2008, 
     pursuant to 5 U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A); to the Committee on 
     Transportation and Infrastructure.
       10167. 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. 30641; Amdt. No. 3299] received 
     December 10, 2008, pursuant to 5 U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A); to the 
     Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure.
       10168. A letter from the Program Analyst, Department of 
     Transportation, transmitting the Department's final rule -- 
     Requirements for Amateur Rocket Activities [Docket No. FAA-
     2007-27390; Amendment Nos. 1-62, 101-8, 400-2, 401-6, and 
     420-4] (RIN: 2120-2120-AI88) received December 10, 2008, 
     pursuant to 5 U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A); to the Committee on 
     Transportation and Infrastructure.
       10169. 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.: 30637; Amdt. No. 3295] received December 10, 
     2008, pursuant to 5 U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A); to the Committee on 
     Transportation and Infrastructure.
       10170. A letter from the Program Analyst, Department of 
     Transportation, transmitting the Department's final rule -- 
     Revisions to Digital Flight Data Recorder regulations for 
     Boeing 737 Airplanes and for All Part 125 Airplanes [Docket 
     No.: FAA-199-6482; Amendment No. 91-304, 125-56, 121-342] 
     (RIN: 2120-AG87) received December 10, 2008, pursuant to 5 
     U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A); to the Committee on Transportation and 
     Infrastructure.
       10171. 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. 30636; Amdt. No 3294] received December 10, 2008, 
     pursuant to 5 U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A); to the Committee on 
     Transportation and Infrastructure.
       10172. A letter from the Program Analyst, Department of 
     Transportation, transmitting the Department's final rule -- 
     Modification of Class E Airspace; Roanoke, VA [Docket No.: 
     FAA-2008-0417; Airspace Docket No. 08-AEA-20] received 
     December 10, 2008, pursuant to 5 U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A); to the 
     Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure.
       10173. A letter from the Program Analyst, Department of 
     Transportation, transmitting the Department's final rule -- 
     Establishment and Revocation of Class E Airspace; Lake 
     Havasu, AZ [Docket No.: FAA-2008-0529; Airspace Docket No. 
     08-AWP-6] received 10, 2008, pursuant to 5 U.S.C. 
     801(a)(1)(A); to the Committee on Transportation and 
     Infrastructure.
       10174. A letter from the Program Analyst, Department of 
     Transportation, transmitting the Department's final rule -- 
     Amendment of Class E Airspace; Big Spring, TX [Docket No.: 
     FAA-2008-0757; Airspace Docket No. 08-ASW-13] received 
     December 10, 2008, pursuant to 5 U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A); to the 
     Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure.
       10175. A letter from the Program Analyst, Department of 
     Transportation, transmitting the Department's final rule -- 
     Establishment of Class D and Class E Airspace; Grayling, MI 
     [Docket No.: FAA-2008-0652; Airspace Docket No. 08-AGL-5] 
     received December 10, 2008, pursuant to 5 U.S.C. 
     801(a)(1)(A); to the Committee on Transportation and 
     Infrastructure.
       10176. A letter from the Program Analyst, Department of 
     Transportation, transmitting the Department's final rule -- 
     Parachute Equipment and Parking [Docket No.: FAA-2005-21829; 
     Amendment Nos. 91-305, 105-13] (RIN: 2120-AI85) received 
     December 10, 2008, pursuant to 5 U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A); to the 
     Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure.
       10177. A letter from the Program Analyst, Department of 
     Transportation, transmitting the Department's final rule -- 
     Standard Instrument Approach Procedures, and Takoff Minimums 
     and Obstacle Departure Procedures; Miscellaneous Amendments 
     [Docket No. 30639; Amdt. No. 3297], pursuant to 5 U.S.C. 
     801(a)(1)(A); to the Committee on Transportation and 
     Infrastructure.
       10178. 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.: 30638; Amdt. NO 3296] received December 10, 
     2008, pursuant to 5 U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A); to the Committee on 
     Transportation and Infrastructure.
       10179. A letter from the Program Analyst, Department of 
     Transportation, transmitting the Department's final rule -- 
     Establishment of Class E Airspace; Dallas, GA [Docket No. 
     FAA-2008-1084; Airspace Docket No. 08-ASO-17] received 
     December 10, 2008, pursuant to 5 U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A); to the 
     Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure.
       10180. A letter from the Regulatory Ombudsman, Department 
     of Transportation, transmitting the Department's final rule 
     -- Medical Certification Requirements as Part of the CDL 
     [Docket No.: FMCSA-1997-2210] (RIN: 2126-AA10) received 
     December 5, 2008, pursuant to 5 U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A); to the 
     Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure.
       10181. A letter from the Program Analyst, Department of 
     Transportation, transmitting the Department's final rule -- 
     Airworthiness Directives; Thielert Aircraft Engines GmbH 
     (TAE) Model TAE 125-02-99 Reciprocating Engines [Docket No. 
     FAA-2008-0841; Directorate Identifier 2008-NE-23-AD; 
     Amendment 39-15720; AD 2008-22-23] (RIN: 2120-AA64) received 
     December 10, 2008, pursuant to 5 U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A); to the 
     Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure.

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       10182. A letter from the Program Analyst, Department of 
     Transportation, transmitting the Department's final rule -- 
     Airworthiness Directives; Various Transport Category 
     Airplanes Equipped With Auxiliary Fuel Tanks Installed in 
     Accordance With Certain Supplemental Type Certificates 
     [Docket No. FAA-2008-0298; Directorate Identifier 2007-NM-
     316-AD; Amendment 39-15696; AD 2008-22-01] (RIN: 2120-AA64) 
     received December 10, 2008, pursuant to 5 U.S.C. 
     801(a)(1)(A); to the Committee on Transportation and 
     Infrastructure.
       10183. A letter from the Program Analyst, Department of 
     Transportation, transmitting the Department's final rule -- 
     Airworthiness Directives; Boeing Model 767-200 and -300 
     Series Airplanes [Docket No. FAA-2007-0344; Directorate 
     Identifier 2007-NM-149-AD; Amendment 39-15701; AD 2008-22-06] 
     (RIN: 2120-AA64) received December 10, 2008, pursuant to 5 
     U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A); to the Committee on Transportation and 
     Infrastructure.
       10184. A letter from the Program Analyst, Department of 
     Transportation, transmitting the Department's final rule -- 
     Airworthiness Directives; Eurocopter France Model AS332 C, L, 
     L1, and L2 Helicopters [Docket No. FAA-2008-0430; Directorate 
     Identifier 2007-SW-42-AD; Amendment 39-15694; AD 2008-21-10] 
     (RIN: 2120-AA64) received December 10, 2008, pursuant to 5 
     U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A); to the Committee on Transportation and 
     Infrastructure.
       10185. A letter from the Program Analyst, Department of 
     Transportation, transmitting the Department's final rule -- 
     Airworthiness Directives; Boeing Model 747-100, 747-100B, 
     747-100B SUD, 747-200B, 747-200C, 747-200F, 747-300, 747-400, 
     747-400D, 747-400F, and 747SR Series Airplanes [Docket No. 
     FAA-2007-0308; Directorate Identifier 2007-NM-160-AD; 
     Amendment 39-15731; AD 2008-23-10] (RIN: 2120-AA64) received 
     December 10, 2008, pursuant to 5 U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A); to the 
     Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure.
       10186. A letter from the Program Analyst, Department of 
     Transportation, transmitting the Department's final rule -- 
     Airworthiness Directives; Diamond Aircraft Industries GmbH 
     Model DA 42 Airplanes [Docket No. FAA-2008-0991; Directorate 
     Identifier 2008-CE-054-AD; Amendment 39-15729; AD 2008-23-08] 
     (RIN: 2120-AA64) received December 10, 2008, pursuant to 5 
     U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A); to the Committee on Transportation and 
     Infrastructure.
       10187. A letter from the Program Analyst, Department of 
     Transportation, transmitting the Department's final rule -- 
     Airworthiness Directives; Empresa Brasiliera de Aeronautica 
     S.A. (EMBRAER) Models EMB-110P1 and EMB-110P2 Airplanes 
     [Docket No. FAA-2006-26598 Directorate Identifier 2006-CE-
     087-AD; Amendment 39-15733; AD 2008-23-12] (RIN: 2120-AA64) 
     received December 10, 2008, pursuant to 5 U.S.C. 
     801(a)(1)(A); to the Committee on Transportation and 
     Infrastructure.
       10188. A letter from the Program Analyst, Department of 
     Transportation, transmitting the Department's final rule -- 
     Airworthiness Directives; Saab Model SAAB 2000 Airplanes 
     [Docket No. FAA-2008-0115; Directorate Identifier 2007-NM-
     240-AD; Amendment 39-15723; AD 2008-23-02] (RIN: 2120-AA64) 
     received December 10, 2008, pursuant to 5 U.S.C. 
     801(a)(1)(A); to the Committee on Transportation and 
     Infrastructure.
       10189. A letter from the Program Analyst, Department of 
     Transportation, transmitting the Department's final rule -- 
     Airworthiness Directives; Boeing Model 737-600, -700, -700C, 
     -800 and -900 Series Airplanes [Docket No. FAA-2008-0176; 
     Directorate Identifier 2007-NM-228-AD; Amendment 39-15748; AD 
     2008-24-08] (RIN: 2120-AA64) received December 10, 2008, 
     pursuant to 5 U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A); to the Committee on 
     Transportation and Infrastructure.
       10190. A letter from the Program Analyst, Department of 
     Transportation, transmitting the Department's final rule -- 
     Revision of Class E Airspace; Ruby, AK [Docket No. FAA-2008-
     0005; Airspace Docket No. 08-AAL-1] received December 10, 
     2008, pursuant to 5 U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A); to the Committee on 
     Transportation and Infrastructure.
       10191. A letter from the Program Analyst, Department of 
     Transportation, transmitting the Department's final rule -- 
     Changes of Controlling Agency for Restricted Areas R-6901A, 
     R-6901B, and R-6903; Wisconsin [Docket No. FAA-2008-1130; 
     Airspace Docket No. 08-ASW-14] (RIN: 2120-AA66) received 
     December 10, 2008, pursuant to 5 U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A); to the 
     Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure.
       10192. A letter from the Program Analyst, Department of 
     Transportation, transmitting the Department's final rule -- 
     Revision of Jet Routes and Federal Airways; Alaska [Docket 
     No. FAA-2008-1091; Airspace Docket No. 08-AAL-32] received 
     December 10, 2008, pursuant to 5 U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A); to the 
     Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure.
       10193. A letter from the Program Analyst, Department of 
     Transportation, transmitting the Department's final rule -- 
     Modification of Jet Route J-522 in the vicinity of Rochester, 
     NY. [Docket No. FAA-2008-1171; Airspace Docket No. 08-AEA-25] 
     (RIN: 2120-AA66) received December 10, 2008, pursuant to 5 
     U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A); to the Committee on Transportation and 
     Infrastructure.
       10194. A letter from the Program Analyst, Department of 
     Transportation, transmitting the Department's final rule -- 
     Establishment of Low Altitude Area Navigation Route T-254; 
     Houston, TX [Docket No. FAA-2008-0716; Airspace Docket No. 
     08-ASW-9] received December 10, 2008, pursuant to 5 U.S.C. 
     801(a)(1)(A); to the Committee on Transportation and 
     Infrastructure.
       10195. A letter from the Program Analyst, Department of 
     Transportation, transmitting the Department's final rule -- 
     Amendment to Class E Airspace; Windsor Locks, Bradley 
     International Airport, CT [Docket No. FAA-2008-0817; Airspace 
     Docket No. 08-ANE-101] received December 10, 2008, pursuant 
     to 5 U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A); to the Committee on Transportation 
     and Infrastructure.
       10196. A letter from the Program Analyst, Department of 
     Transportation, transmitting the Department's final rule -- 
     Establishment of Class E Airspace; Napakiak, AK [Docket No. 
     FAA-2008-0454; Airspace Docket No. 08-AAL-13] received 
     December 10, 2008, pursuant to 5 U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A); to the 
     Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure.
       10197. A letter from the Program Analyst, Department of 
     Transportation, transmitting the Department's final rule -- 
     Revision to Class E Airspace; Badami, AK [Docket No. FAA-
     2008-0956; Airspace Docket No. 08-AAL-26] received December 
     10, 2008, pursuant to 5 U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A); to the Committee 
     on Transportation and Infrastructure.
       10198. A letter from the Program Analyst, Department of 
     Transportation, transmitting the Department's final rule -- 
     Establishment of Class E Airspace; Shageluk, AK [Docket No. 
     FAA-2008-0458; Airspace Docket No. 08-AAL-17] received 
     December 10, 2008, pursuant to 5 U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A); to the 
     Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure.
       10199. A letter from the Program Analyst, Department of 
     Transportation, transmitting the Department's final rule -- 
     Amendment of Class E Airspace; Big Spring, TX [Docket No. 
     FAA-2008-0757; Airspace Docket No. 08-ASW-13] received 
     December 10, 2008, pursuant to 5 U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A); to the 
     Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure.
       10200. A letter from the Program Analyst, Department of 
     Transportation, transmitting the Department's final rule -- 
     Establishment of Class D and Class E Airspace; Grayling, MI 
     [Docket No. FAA-2008-0652; Airspace Docket No. 08-AGL-5] 
     received December 10, 2008, pursuant to 5 U.S.C. 
     801(a)(1)(A); to the Committee on Transportation and 
     Infrastructure.
       10201. 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. 30640; Amdt. No 3298 ] received December 10, 
     2008, pursuant to 5 U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A); to the Committee on 
     Transportation and Infrastructure.
       10202. A letter from the Program Analyst, Department of 
     Transportation, transmitting the Department's final rule -- 
     Airspace Designations; Incorporation By Reference [Docket No. 
     29334; Amendment No. 71-40] received December 10, 2008, 
     pursuant to 5 U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A); to the Committee on 
     Transportation and Infrastructure.
       10203. A letter from the Program Analyst, Department of 
     Transportation, transmitting the Department's final rule -- 
     Airworthiness Directives; Eclipse Aviation Corporation Model 
     EA500 Airplanes [Docket No. FAA-2008-1232; Directorate 
     Identifier 2008-CE-070-AD; Amendment 39-15747; AD 2008-24-07] 
     (RIN: 2120-AA64) received December 10, 2008, pursuant to 5 
     U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A); to the Committee on Transportation and 
     Infrastructure.
       10204. A letter from the Program Analyst, Department of 
     Transportation, transmitting the Department's final rule -- 
     Airworthiness Directives; Bombardier Model CL-600-2B19 
     (Regional Jet Series 100 & 440) Airplanes [Docket No. FAA-
     2008-1200; Directorate Identifier 2008-NM-178-AD; Amendment 
     39-15737; AD 2008-23-16] (RIN: 2120-AA64) received December 
     10, 2008, pursuant to 5 U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A); to the Committee 
     on Transportation and Infrastructure.
       10205. A letter from the Program Analyst, Department of 
     Transportation, transmitting the Department's final rule -- 
     Airworthiness Directives; BAE Systems (Operations) Limited 
     Model BAe 146 and Avro 146-RJ Airplanes [Docket No. FAA-2008-
     0887; Directorate Identifier 2007-NM-336-AD; Amendment 39-
     15735; AD 2008-23-14] (RIN: 2120-AA64) received December 10, 
     2008, pursuant to 5 U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A); to the Committee on 
     Transportation and Infrastructure.
       10206. A letter from the Program Analyst, Department of 
     Transportation, transmitting the Department's final rule -- 
     Airworthiness Directives; Fokker Model F.28 Mark 0100 
     Airplanes [Docket No. FAA-2008-0850; Directorate Identifier 
     2007-NM-342-AD; Amendment 39-15710; AD 2008-22-14] (RIN: 
     2120-AA64) received December 10, 2008, pursuant to 5 U.S.C. 
     801(a)(1)(A); to the Committee on Transportation and 
     Infrastructure.
       10207. A letter from the Program Analyst, Department of 
     Transportation, transmitting the Department's final rule -- 
     Airworthiness Directives; Boeing Model 767-200 and -300 
     Series Airplanes [Docket No. FAA-2007-0344; Directorate 
     Identifier 2007-NM-149-AD; Amendment 39-15701; AD 2008-22-06] 
     (RIN: 2120-AA64) received December 10, 2008, pursuant to 5 
     U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A); to the Committee on Transportation and 
     Infrastructure.
       10208. A letter from the Program Analyst, Department of 
     Transportation, transmitting the Department's final rule -- 
     Airworthiness Directives; Bombardier Model CL-600-2B19 
     (Regional Jet Series 100 & 440) Airplanes [Docket No. FAA-
     2008-0265; Directorate Identifier 2007-NM-349-AD; Amendment 
     39-15732; AD 2008-23-11] (RIN: 2120-AA64) received December 
     10, 2008, pursuant to 5 U.S.C.

[[Page H10995]]

     801(a)(1)(A); to the Committee on Transportation and 
     Infrastructure.
       10209. A letter from the Program Analyst, Department of 
     Transportation, transmitting the Department's final rule -- 
     Airworthiness Directives; Boeing Model 757 Airplanes [Docket 
     No. FAA-2007-0289; Directorate Identifier 2007-NM-208-AD; 
     Amendment 39-15740; AD 2008-23-19] (RIN: 2120-AA64) received 
     December 10, 2008, pursuant to 5 U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A); to the 
     Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure.
       10210. A letter from the Program Analyst, Department of 
     Transportation, transmitting the Department's final rule -- 
     Airworthiness Directives; Boeing Model 737-400, -500, -600, -
     700, -700C, -800 and -900 Series Airplanes [Docket No. FAA-
     2008-0152; Directorate Identifier 2007-NM-348-AD; Amendment 
     39-15745; AD 2008-24-05] (RIN: 2120-AA64) received December 
     10, 2008, pursuant to 5 U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A); to the Committee 
     on Transportation and Infrastructure.
       10211. A letter from the Program Analyst, Department of 
     Transportation, transmitting the Department's final rule -- 
     Airworthiness Directives; Boeing Model 767-200, -300, and -
     400ER Series Airplanes [Docket No. FAA-2007-29045; 
     Directorate Identifier 2007-NM-048-AD; Amendment 39-15736; AD 
     2008-23-15] (RIN: 2120-AA64) received December 10, 2008, 
     pursuant to 5 U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A); to the Committee on 
     Transportation and Infrastructure.
       10212. A letter from the Program Analyst, Department of 
     Transportation, transmitting the Department's final rule -- 
     Airworthiness Directives; Eurocopter France Model AS355E, F, 
     F1, F2, and N Helicopters [Docket No. FAA-2007-28691; 
     Directorate Identifier 2006-SW-22-AD; Amendment 39-15744; AD 
     2008-24-04] (RIN: 2120-AA64) received December 10, 2008, 
     pursuant to 5 U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A); to the Committee on 
     Transportation and Infrastructure.
       10213. A letter from the Program Analyst, Department of 
     Transportation, transmitting the Department's final rule -- 
     Airworthiness Directives; Agusta S.p.A. Model A109A and A109A 
     II Helicopters [Docket No. FAA-2008-0834; Directorate 
     Identifier 2007-SW-78-AD; Amendment 39-15746; AD 2008-24-06] 
     (RIN: 2120-AA64) received December 10, 2008, pursuant to 5 
     U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A); to the Committee on Transportation and 
     Infrastructure.
       10214. A letter from the Program Analyst, Department of 
     Transportation, transmitting the Department's final rule -- 
     Airworthiness Directives; Bombardier Model CL-600-2C10 
     (Regional Jet Series 700, 701 & 702), CL-600-2D15 (Regional 
     Jet Series 705), and CL-600-2D24 (Regional Jet Series 900) 
     Airplanes [Docket No. FAA-2008-0911; Directorate Identifier 
     2008-NM-115-AD; Amendment 39-15739; AD 2008-23-18] (RIN: 
     2120-AA64) received December 10, 2008, pursuant to 5 U.S.C. 
     801(a)(1)(A); to the Committee on Transportation and 
     Infrastructure.
       10215. A letter from the Program Analyst, Department of 
     Transportation, transmitting the Department's final rule -- 
     Airworthiness Directives; Empresa Brasileira de Aeronautica 
     S.A. (EMBRAER) Model ERJ 170 and ERJ 190 Airplanes [Docket 
     No. FAA-2008-0889; Directorate Identifier 2008-NM-092-AD; 
     Amendment 39-15738; AD 2008-23-17] (RIN: 2120-AA64) received 
     December 10, 2008, pursuant to 5 U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A); to the 
     Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure.
       10216. A letter from the Program Analyst, Department of 
     Transportation, transmitting the Department's final rule -- 
     Airworthiness Directives; Maule Aerospace Technology, Inc. M-
     4, M-5, M-6, and M-7 Series and Model M-8-235 Airplanes 
     [Docket No. FAA-2008-0892; Directorate Identifier 2008-CE-
     049-AD; Amendment 39-15742; AD 2008-24-02] (RIN: 2120-AA64) 
     received December 10, 2008, pursuant to 5 U.S.C. 
     801(a)(1)(A); to the Committee on Transportation and 
     Infrastructure.
       10217. A letter from the Program Analyst, Department of 
     Transportation, transmitting the Department's final rule -- 
     Airworthiness Directives; Gulfstream Aerospace LP Model 
     Galaxy Airplanes and Gulfstream 200 Airplanes [Docket No. 
     FAA-2008-0270; Directorate Identifier 2007-NM-255-AD; 
     Amendment 39-15628; AD 2008-16-10] (RIN: 2120-AA64) received 
     December 10, 2008, pursuant to 5 U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A); to the 
     Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure.
       10218. A letter from the Program Analyst, Department of 
     Transportation, transmitting the Department's final rule -- 
     Airworthiness Directives; Viking Air Limited DHC-6 Series 
     Airplanes [Docket No. FAA-2008-0891 Directorate Identifier 
     2008-CE-046-AD; Amendment 39-15741; AD 2008-24-01] (RIN: 
     2120-AA64) received December 10, 2008, pursuant to 5 U.S.C. 
     801(a)(1)(A); to the Committee on Transportation and 
     Infrastructure.
       10219. A letter from the Program Analyst, Department of 
     Transportation, transmitting the Department's final rule -- 
     Airworthiness Directives; MD Helicopters, Inc. Model 500N and 
     600N Helicopters [Docket No. FAA-2008-1244; Directorate 
     Identifier 2008-SW-59-AD; Amendment 39-15752; AD 2008-22-52] 
     (RIN: 2120-AA64) received December 10, 2008, pursuant to 5 
     U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A); to the Committee on Transportation and 
     Infrastructure.
       10220. A letter from the Program Analyst, Department of 
     Transportation, transmitting the Department's final rule -- 
     Airworthiness Directives; Bombardier Model BD-700-1A10 and 
     BD-700-1A11 Airplanes [Docket No. FAA-2008-1238; Directorate 
     Identifier 2008-NM-181-AD; Amendment 39-15753; AD 2008-24-12] 
     (RIN: 2120-AA64) received December 10, 2008, pursuant to 5 
     U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A); to the Committee on Transportation and 
     Infrastructure.
       10221. A letter from the Program Analyst, Department of 
     Transportation, transmitting the Department's final rule -- 
     Airworthiness Directives; Vulcanair S.p.A. Model P68 Series 
     Airplanes [Docket No. FAA-2008-1020 Directorate Identifier 
     2008-CE-053-AD; Amendment 39-15751; AD 2008-24-11] (RIN: 
     2120-AA64) received December 10, 2008, pursuant to 5 U.S.C. 
     801(a)(1)(A); to the Committee on Transportation and 
     Infrastructure.
       10222. A letter from the Program Analyst, Department of 
     Transportation, transmitting the Department's final rule -- 
     Airworthiness Directives; Boeing Model 777-200LR Series 
     Airplanes Powered by General Electric (GE) Model GE90-110B 
     Engines, and Model 777-300ER Series Airplanes Powered by GE 
     Model GE90-115B Engines [Docket No. FAA-2008-1241; 
     Directorate Identifier 2008-NM-121-AD; Amendment 39-15754; AD 
     2006-20-51 R1] (RIN: 2120-AA64) received December 10, 2008, 
     pursuant to 5 U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A); to the Committee on 
     Transportation and Infrastructure.
       10223. A letter from the Program Analyst, Department of 
     Transportation, transmitting the Department's final rule -- 
     Airworthiness Directives; Rolls-Royce plc RB211 Trent 500 
     Series Turbofan Engines [Docket No. FAA-2008-1122; 
     Directorate Identifier 2008-NE-35-AD; Amendment 39-15759; AD 
     2008-25-01] (RIN: 2120-AA64) received December 10, 2008, 
     pursuant to 5 U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A); to the Committee on 
     Transportation and Infrastructure.
       10224. A letter from the Program Analyst, Department of 
     Transportation, transmitting the Department's final rule -- 
     Airworthiness Directives; MD Helicopters, Inc. Model MD900 
     Helicopters [Docket No. FAA-2008-1251; Directorate Identifier 
     2008-SW-61-AD; Amendment 39-15756; AD 2008-22-53] (RIN: 2120-
     AA64) received December 10, 2008, pursuant to 5 U.S.C. 
     801(a)(1)(A); to the Committee on Transportation and 
     Infrastructure.
       10225. A letter from the Program Analyst, Department of 
     Transportation, transmitting the Department's final rule -- 
     Airworthiness Directives; McDonnell Douglas Model DC-9-10, 
     DC-9-20, DC-9-30, DC-9-40, and DC-9-50 Series Airplanes, 
     Equipped with a Tail Cone Evacuation Slide Container 
     Installed in Accordance With Supplemental Type Certificate 
     (STC) ST735SO [Docket No. FAA-2007-28881; Directorate 
     Identifier 2006-NM-263-AD; Amendment 39-15663; AD 2008-18-06] 
     (RIN: 2120-AA64) received December 10, 2008, pursuant to 5 
     U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A); to the Committee on Transportation and 
     Infrastructure.
       10226. A letter from the Program Analyst, Department of 
     Transportation, transmitting the Department's final rule -- 
     Airworthiness Directives; Bombardier Model CL-600-2B19 
     (Regional Jet Series 100 & 440) Airplanes [Docket No. FAA-
     2008-1258; Directorate Identifier 2008-NM-142-AD; Amendment 
     39-15758; AD 2008-24-14] (RIN: 2120-AA64) received December 
     10, 2008, pursuant to 5 U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A); to the Committee 
     on Transportation and Infrastructure.
       10227. A letter from the Program Analyst, Department of 
     Transportation, transmitting the Department's final rule -- 
     Airworthiness Directives; Pratt & Whitney PW4000 Series 94-
     Inch Fan Turbofan Engines [Docket No. FAA-2008-0589; 
     Directorate Identifier 2008-NE-17-AD; Amendment 39-15757; AD 
     2008-24-13] (RIN: 2120-AA64) received December 10, 2008, 
     pursuant to 5 U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A); to the Committee on 
     Transportation and Infrastructure.
       10228. A letter from the Program Analyst, Department of 
     Transportation, transmitting the Department's final rule -- 
     Airworthiness Directives; Boeing Model 747-100, 747-100B SUD, 
     747-200B, 747-200C, 747-200F, 747-300, 747-400, 747-400D, 
     747-400F, and 747SR Series Airplanes [Docket No. FAA-2008-
     0414; Directorate Identifier 2007-NM-095-AD; Amendment 39-
     15714; AD 2008-22-17] (RIN: 2120-AA64) received December 10, 
     2008, pursuant to 5 U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A); to the Committee on 
     Transportation and Infrastructure.
       10229. A letter from the Program Analyst, Department of 
     Transportation, transmitting the Department's final rule -- 
     Airworthiness Directives; Hawker Beechcraft Corporation Model 
     390 Airplanes [Docket No. FAA-2008-0492; Directorate 
     Identifier 2008-CE-023-AD; Amendment 39-15734; AD 2008-23-13] 
     (RIN: 2120-AA64) received December 10, 2008, pursuant to 5 
     U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A); to the Committee on Transportation and 
     Infrastructure.
       10230. A letter from the Program Analyst, Department of 
     Transportation, transmitting the Department's final rule -- 
     Airworthiness Directives; MD Helicopters, Inc. Model 600N 
     Helicopters [Docket No. FAA-2008-0835; Directorate Identifier 
     2008-SW-34-AD; Amendment 39-15684; AD 2008-20-05] (RIN: 2120-
     AA64) received December 10, 2008, pursuant to 5 U.S.C. 
     801(a)(1)(A); to the Committee on Transportation and 
     Infrastructure.
       10231. A letter from the Program Analyst, Department of 
     Transportation, transmitting the Department's final rule -- 
     Airworthiness Directives; Airbus Model A330-200, A330-300, 
     A340-300, A340-500, and A340-600 Series Airplanes [Docket No. 
     FAA-2008-0910; Directorate Identifier 2008-NM-033-AD; 
     Amendment 39-15749; AD 2008-24-09] (RIN: 2120-AA64) received 
     December 10, 2008, pursuant to 5 U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A); to the 
     Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure.
       10232. A letter from the Program Analyst, Department of 
     Transportation, transmitting the Department's final rule -- 
     Airworthiness Directives; Pratt & Whitney Canada Corp. JT15D-
     5; -5B; -5F; and -5R Turbofan Engines [Docket No. FAA-2008-
     0752; Directorate Identifier 2008-NE-22-AD; Amendment 39-
     15750; AD 2008-24-10] (RIN: 2120-AA64) received December 10, 
     2008, pursuant to 5 U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A); to the Committee on 
     Transportation and Infrastructure.
       10233. A letter from the Program Analyst, Department of 
     Transportation, transmitting

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     the Department's final rule -- Airworthiness Directives; 
     Rolls-Royce plc Models RB211 Trent 768-60, Trent 772-60, and 
     Trent 772B-60 Turbofan Engines [Docket No. FAA-2006-23605; 
     Directorate Identifier 2005-NE-48-AD; Amendment 39-15743; AD 
     2008-24-03] (RIN: 2120-AA64) received December 10, 2008, 
     pursuant to 5 U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A); to the Committee on 
     Transportation and Infrastructure.
       10234. A letter from the Program Analyst, Department of 
     Transportation, transmitting the Department's final rule -- 
     Airspace Designations; Incorporation by Reference [Docket No. 
     29334; Amendment No. 71-40] received January 3, 2009, 
     pursuant to 5 U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A); to the Committee on 
     Transportation and Infrastructure.
       10235. A letter from the Program Analyst, Department of 
     Transportation, transmitting the Department's final rule -- 
     Establishment of Class E Airspace; Morehead, KY [Docket No. 
     FAA-2008-0809; Airspace Docket No. 08-ASO-13] received 
     December 10, 2008, pursuant to 5 U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A); to the 
     Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure.
       10236. A letter from the Program Analyst, Department of 
     Transportation, transmitting the Department's final rule -- 
     Amendment to Class E Airspace; Rutland, VT [Docket No. FAA-
     2008-1076; Airspace Docket No. 08-ANE-102] received January 
     3, 2009, pursuant to 5 U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A); to the Committee 
     on Transportation and Infrastructure.
       10237. A letter from the Program Analyst, Department of 
     Transportation, transmitting the Department's final rule -- 
     Amendment to Class E Airspace; Summerville, WV [Docket No. 
     FAA-2008-1073; Airspace Docket No. 08-AEA-28] received 
     January 3, 2009, pursuant to 5 U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A); to the 
     Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure.
       10238. A letter from the Program Analyst, Department of 
     Transportation, transmitting the Department's final rule -- 
     Establishment of Class E Airspace; Russellville, AL. [Docket 
     No. FAA-2008-1094; Airspace Docket No. 08-ASO-18] received 
     January 3, 2009, pursuant to 5 U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A); to the 
     Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure.
       10239. A letter from the Program Analyst, Department of 
     Transportation, transmitting the Department's final rule -- 
     Establishment of Class E Airspace; Clewiston, FL. [Docket No. 
     FAA-2008-1168; Airspace Docket No. 08-ASO-19] received 
     January 3, 2009, pursuant to 5 U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A); to the 
     Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure.
       10240. A letter from the Secretary, Department of the Army, 
     transmitting a feasibility report to document the development 
     of a project for the South River, Raritan River Basin, New 
     Jersey; to the Committee on Transportation and 
     Infrastructure.
       10241. A letter from the Secretary, Department of the Army, 
     transmitting the Department's report on the General 
     Reevaluation Report (GRR) undertaken by the Army Corps of 
     Engineers to determine whether an extension of the Dallas 
     Floodway, Trinity River project would be warranted; to the 
     Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure.
       10242. A letter from the Assistant Secretary for Civil 
     Works, Department of the Army, transmitting a feasibility 
     report to document the development of a project for the 
     Illinois River between Henry and Naples with particular 
     reference to the non-Federal Peoria River Front Development 
     project; to the Committee on Transportation and 
     Infrastructure.
       10243. A letter from the Director, Regulatory Management 
     Division, Environmental Protection Agency, transmitting the 
     Agency's final rule -- Oil Pollution Prevention; Spill 
     Prevention, Control, and Countermeasure Rule Requirements -- 
     Amendments [EPA-HQ-OPA-2007-0584; FRL-8746-3] (RIN: 2050-
     AG16) received November 21, 2008, pursuant to 5 U.S.C. 
     801(a)(1)(A); to the Committee on Transportation and 
     Infrastructure.
       10244. A letter from the Director, Regulatory Management 
     Division, Environmental Protection Agency, transmitting the 
     Agency's final rule -- Oil Pollution Prevention; Spill 
     Prevention, Control and Countermeasures Rule; Revisions to 
     the Regulatory Definition of ``Navigable Waters'' [EPA-HQ-
     OPA-2008-0569 FRL-8750-5] (RIN: 2050-AG48) received December 
     8, 2008, pursuant to 5 U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A); to the Committee 
     on Transportation and Infrastructure.
       10245. A letter from the Director, Regulatory Management 
     Division, Environmental Protection Agency, transmitting the 
     Agency's final rule -- Revisions to the Clean Water Act 
     Regulatory Definition of ``Discharge of Dredged Material''; 
     Final Rule [FRL-8757-7] (RIN: 2040-AE96) received December 
     23, 2008, pursuant to 5 U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A); to the Committee 
     on Transportation and Infrastructure.
       10246. A letter from the Secretary, Judicial Conference of 
     the United States, transmitting a letter urging the 111th 
     Congress to include funding for the construction and major 
     renovation of several General Services Administration 
     courthouse projects; to the Committee on Transportation and 
     Infrastructure.
       10247. A letter from the Chairman, Surface Transportation 
     Board, transmitting the Board's final rule -- SIMPLIFIED 
     STANDARDS FOR RAIL RATE CASES -- TAXES IN REVENUE SHORTFALL 
     ALLOCATION METHOD [STB Ex Parte No. 646 (Sub-No. 2)] received 
     December 19, 2008, pursuant to 5 U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A); to the 
     Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure.
       10248. A letter from the Assistant Administrator for 
     Legislative and Intergovernmental Affairs, National 
     Aeronautics and Space Administration, transmitting a 
     publication entitled, ``Spinoff''; to the Committee on 
     Science and Technology.
       10249. A letter from the Deputy General Counsel, Small 
     Business Administration, transmitting the Administration's 
     final rule -- Military Reservist Economic Injury Disaster 
     Loans (RIN: 3245-AF78) received December 5, 2008, pursuant to 
     5 U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A); to the Committee on Small Business.
       10250. A letter from the Assistant Secretary, Department of 
     Labor, transmitting the Department's final rule -- Priority 
     of Service for Covered Persons (RIN: 1293-AA15) received 
     December 23, 2008, pursuant to 5 U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A); to the 
     Committee on Veterans' Affairs.
       10251. A letter from the Program Manager, Department of 
     Health and Human Services, transmitting the Department's 
     ``Major'' final rule -- Child Support Enforcement Program 
     (RIN: 0970-AC24) received December 9, 2008, pursuant to 5 
     U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A); to the Committee on Ways and Means.
       10252. A letter from the Secretary, Department of Health 
     and Human Services, transmitting the Department's project 
     update on quality improvement and savings under the Medicare 
     Hospital Gainsharing Demonstration, pursuant to Section 
     5007(e)(3) of the Deficit Reduction Act of 2005; to the 
     Committee on Ways and Means.
       10253. A letter from the Secretary, Department of Labor, 
     transmitting the Department's fifteenth report prepared in 
     accordance with section 207 of the Andean Trade Preference 
     Act (ATPA); to the Committee on Ways and Means.
       10254. A letter from the United States Trade 
     Representative, Executive Office of the President, 
     transmitting a proclamation certifying that the provisions of 
     Proclamation 8213 referenced in section 404(e)(1) of the DR-
     CAFTA Act, as amended, have taken effect; to the Committee on 
     Ways and Means.
       10255. A letter from the Chief, Regulations Unit, Internal 
     Revenue Service, transmitting the Service's final rule -- 
     Midwestern and Hurrican Ike Disaster Areas and Population 
     Estimates [Notice 2008-19] received December 10, 2008, 
     pursuant to 5 U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A); to the Committee on Ways 
     and Means.
       10256. A letter from the Chief, Publications and 
     Regulations Branch, Internal Revenue Service, transmitting 
     the Service's final rule -- 26 CFR 601.201: Rulings and 
     determination letters. (Also Part I, Section 846; 1.846-1.) 
     (Rev. Proc. 2008-70) received December 10, 2008, pursuant to 
     5 U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A); to the Committee on Ways and Means.
       10257. A letter from the Chief, Publications and 
     Regulations Branch, Internal Revenue Service, transmitting 
     the Service's final rule -- Procedures for Obtaining Approval 
     to Extend an Amortization Period under Section 431(d) (Rev. 
     Proc. 2008-67) received December 10, 2008, pursuant to 5 
     U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A); to the Committee on Ways and Means.
       10258. A letter from the Chief, Publications and 
     Regulations, Internal Revenue Service, transmitting the 
     Service's final rule -- 26 CFR 601.601: Rules and 
     regulations. (Also Part I, 582, 702, 1221) (Rev. Proc. 2008-
     64) received December 10, 2008, pursuant to 5 U.S.C. 
     801(a)(1)(A); to the Committee on Ways and Means.
       10259. A letter from the Chief, Publications and 
     Regulations, Internal Revenue Service, transmitting the 
     Service's final rule -- Section 1274A.---Special Rules for 
     Certain Transactions Where Stated Principal Amount Does Not 
     Exceed $2,800,000 26 CFR 1.1274A-1: Special rules for certain 
     transactions where stated principal amount does not exceed 
     $2,800,000. (Also, 483, 1274) (Rev. Rul. 2008-52) received 
     December 10, 2008, pursuant to 5 U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A); to the 
     Committee on Ways and Means.
       10260. A letter from the Chief, Publications and 
     Regulations, Internal Revenue Service, transmitting the 
     Service's final rule -- Applicable Percentage under Section 
     3002(A)(1) of the Housing Assistance Tax Act of 2008 [Notice 
     2008-106] received December 10, 2008, pursuant to 5 U.S.C. 
     801(a)(1)(A); to the Committee on Ways and Means.
       10261. A letter from the Chief, Publications and 
     Regulations, Internal Revenue Service, transmitting the 
     Service's final rule -- Biodiesel Tax Incentive; Cellulosic 
     Biofuel Producer Credit [Notice 2008-110] received December 
     9, 2008, pursuant to 5 U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A); to the Committee 
     on Ways and Means.
       10262. A letter from the Chief, Publications and 
     Regulations, Internal Revenue Service, transmitting the 
     Service's final rule -- Intermediary Transaction Tax Shelters 
     [Notice 2008-111] received December 9, 2008, pursuant to 5 
     U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A); to the Committee on Ways and Means.
       10263. A letter from the Chief, Publications and 
     Regulations Branch, Internal Revenue Service, transmitting 
     the Service's final rule -- Update for Weighted Average 
     Interest Rates, Yield Curves, and Segment Rates [Notice 2008-
     112] received December 9, 2008, pursuant to 5 U.S.C. 
     801(a)(1)(A); to the Committee on Ways and Means.
       10264. A letter from the Chief, Publications and 
     Regulations Branch, Internal Revenue Service, transmitting 
     the Service's final rule -- Creditor Continuity of Interest 
     [TD 9434] (RIN: 1545-BC88) received December 18, 2008, 
     pursuant to 5 U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A); to the Committee on Ways 
     and Means.
       10265. A letter from the Chief, Publications and 
     Regulations Branch, Internal Revenue Service, transmitting 
     the Service's final rule -- DETERMINATION OF BASIS IN 
     PROPERTY ACQUIRED IN TRANSFERRED

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     BASIS TRANSACTION [Notice 2009-4] received December 18, 2008, 
     pursuant to 5 U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A); to the Committee on Ways 
     and Means.
       10266. A letter from the Chief, Publications and 
     Regulations Branch, Internal Revenue Service, transmitting 
     the Service's final rule -- Relief From Immediate Compliance 
     With 2009 403(b) Written Plan Requirement [Notice 2009-3] 
     received December 18, 2008, pursuant to 5 U.S.C. 
     801(a)(1)(A); to the Committee on Ways and Means.
       10267. A letter from the Chief, Publications and 
     Regulations, Internal Revenue Service, transmitting the 
     Service's final rule -- Guidance Regarding the Treatment of 
     Stock of a Controlled Corporation under Section 355(a)(3)(B) 
     [TD 9435] (RIN: 1545-BH61) received December 18, 2008, 
     pursuant to 5 U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A); to the Committee on Ways 
     and Means.
       10268. A letter from the Chief, Publications and 
     Regulations Branch, Internal Revenue Service, transmitting 
     the Service's final rule -- Creditor Continuity of Interest 
     [TD 9434] (RIN: 1545-BC88) received December 18, 2008, 
     pursuant to 5 U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A); to the Committee on Ways 
     and Means.
       10269. A letter from the Chief, Publications and 
     Regulations, Internal Revenue Service, transmitting the 
     Service's final rule -- Tax Return Preparer Penalties under 
     Sections 6694 and 6695 [TD 9436] (RIN: 1545-BG83) received 
     December 18, 2008, pursuant to 5 U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A); to the 
     Committee on Ways and Means.
       10270. A letter from the Chief, Publications and 
     Regulations, Internal Revenue Service, transmitting the 
     Service's final rule -- Amendments to Section 7216 
     Regulations-Disclosure or Use of Information by Preparers of 
     Returns [TD 9437] (RIN: 1545-BI00) received December 18, 
     2008, pursuant to 5 U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A); to the Committee on 
     Ways and Means.
       10271. A letter from the Chief, Publications and 
     Regulations, Internal Revenue Service, transmitting the 
     Agency's final rule -- Section 305 Treatment Of A Stock 
     Distribution by a Publicly Traded Real Estate Investment 
     Trust In Which the Shareholders Have An Election To Receive 
     Money Or Stock, Subject To An Aggregate Limitation on the 
     Amount Of Money To Be Distributed received December 18, 2008, 
     pursuant to 5 U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A); to the Committee on Ways 
     and Means.
       10272. A letter from the Chief, Publications and 
     Regulations Branch, Internal Revenue Service, transmitting 
     the Service's final rule -- 26 CFR 601.201: Rulings and 
     determination letters. (Also Part I, Sections 832, 846; 
     1.832-4, 1.846-1.) (Rev. Proc. 2008-71) received November 20, 
     2008, pursuant to 5 U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A); to the Committee on 
     Ways and Means.
       10273. A letter from the Chief, Publications and 
     Regulations, Internal Revenue Service, transmitting the 
     Service's final rule -- Relief and Guidance on Corrections of 
     Certain Failures of a Nonqualified Deferred Compensation Plan 
     to Comply with 409A in Operation [Notice 2008-113] received 
     December 9, 2008, pursuant to 5 U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A); to the 
     Committee on Ways and Means.
       10274. A letter from the Chief, Publications and 
     Regulations Branch, Internal Revenue Service, transmitting 
     the Service's final rule -- EXCLUSION OF INCOME NON-CORPORATE 
     ENTITIES AND CONTRIBUTIONS TO CAPITAL [LMSB4-1008-051] 
     received January 3, 2009, pursuant to 5 U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A); 
     to the Committee on Ways and Means.
       10275. A letter from the Branch Chief, Publications and 
     Regulations, Internal Revenue Service, transmitting the 
     Service's final rule -- Payments from the Presidential 
     Primary Matching Payment Account [TD 9432] (RIN: 1545-BH36) 
     received January 3, 2009, pursuant to 5 U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A); 
     to the Committee on Ways and Means.
       10276. 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 statute 41 -- Exhibit E received December 23, 2008, 
     pursuant to 5 U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A); to the Committee on Ways 
     and Means.
       10277. A letter from the Chief, Publications and 
     Regulations, Internal Revenue Service, transmitting the 
     Service's final rule -- Applicable Federal Rates -- January 
     2009 received December 23, 2008, pursuant to 5 U.S.C. 
     801(a)(1)(A); to the Committee on Ways and Means.
       10278. A letter from the Chief, Publications and 
     Regulations Branch, Internal Revenue Service, transmitting 
     the Service's final rule -- Industry Overview Series 
     Petroleum Industry [LMSB-4-1208-056] received December 23, 
     2008, pursuant to 5 U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A); to the Committee on 
     Ways and Means.
       10279. A letter from the Chief, Publications and 
     Regulations Branch, Internal Revenue Service, transmitting 
     the Service's final rule -- Permitted Disparity in Employer-
     Provided Contribution or Benefits received December 23, 2008, 
     pursuant to 5 U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A); to the Committee on Ways 
     and Means.
       10280. A letter from the Chief Privacy Officer, Department 
     of Homeland Security, transmitting the Department's annual 
     report of the Privacy Office which covers its activites from 
     July 2007 through July 2008, pursuant to 6 U.S.C. 142(a)(6); 
     to the Committee on Homeland Security.
       10281. A letter from the Chief Privacy Officer, Department 
     of Homeland Security, transmitting the Department's Privacy 
     Office's report entitled, ``2008 Report to Congress on Data 
     Mining Technology and Policy,'' pursuant to Public Law 110-53 
     (121 Stat. 266); to the Committee on Homeland Security.
       10282. A letter from the Secretary, Department of Homeland 
     Security, transmitting the Department's annual financial 
     report for fiscal year 2008; to the Committee on Homeland 
     Security.
       10283. A letter from the Assistant Director, Directives and 
     Regulations Branch, USDA Forest Service, Department of 
     Agriculture, transmitting the Department's final rule -- 
     Travel Management; Designated Routes and Areas for Motor 
     Vehicle Use -- received December 19, 2008, pursuant to 5 
     U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A); jointly to the Committees on Agriculture 
     and Natural Resources.
       10284. A letter from the Assistant Director, Directives and 
     Regulations Branch, USDA Forest Service, Department of 
     Agriculture, transmitting the Department's final rule -- 
     Clarification for the Appropriate Use of a Criminal or a 
     Civil Citation to Enforce Mineral Regulations (RIN: 0596-
     AC38) received December 19, 2008, pursuant to 5 U.S.C. 
     801(a)(1)(A); jointly to the Committees on Agriculture and 
     Natural Resources.
       10285. A letter from the Acting Assistant Secretary Energy 
     Efficiency and Renewable Energy, Department of Energy, 
     transmitting the Department's report entitled, ``First 
     Biennial Report to Congress Responding to the Hydrogen and 
     Fuel Cell Technical Advisory Committee's (HTAC) Findings and 
     Recommendations During Fiscal Year 2007,'' pursuant to Public 
     Law 109-58, section 807(d)(2); jointly to the Committees on 
     Energy and Commerce and Science and Technology.
       10286. A letter from the Director, Communications and 
     Legislative Affairs, Equal Employment Opportunity Commission, 
     transmitting the Commission's Annual Report on the Federal 
     Work Force for Fiscal Year 2007, pursuant to 42 U.S.C. 2000e-
     4(e); jointly to the Committees on Oversight and Government 
     Reform and Education and Labor.
       10287. A letter from the Program Manager, Department of 
     Health and Human Services, transmitting the Department's 
     final rule -- Medicaid Program; State Option to Establish 
     Non-Emergency Medical Transportation Program [CMS-2234-F] 
     (RIN: 0938-A045) received December 15, 2008, pursuant to 5 
     U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A); jointly to the Committees on Ways and 
     Means and Energy and Commerce.
       10288. A letter from the Program Manager, Department of 
     Health and Human Services, transmitting the Department's 
     ``Major'' final rule -- Medicare Program; Surety Bond 
     Requirement for Suppliers of Durable Medical Equipment, 
     Prosthetics, Orthotics, and Supplies (DMEPOS) [CMS-6006-F] 
     (RIN: 0938-AO84) received January 2, 2009, pursuant to 5 
     U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A); jointly to the Committees on Ways and 
     Means and Energy and Commerce.
       10289. A letter from the Program Manager, Department of 
     Human and Health Services, transmitting the Department's 
     final rule -- Medicaid Program; Fiscal Year Disproportionate 
     Share Hospital Allotments and Disproportionate Share Hospital 
     Institutions for Mental Disease Limits [CMS-2274-N] (RIN: 
     0938-AP09) received December 19, 2008, pursuant to 5 U.S.C. 
     801(a)(1)(A); jointly to the Committees on Ways and Means and 
     Energy and Commerce.
       10290. A letter from the Office for Civil Rights and Civil 
     Liberties, Department of Homeland Security, transmitting the 
     Department's second quarterly report covering the period from 
     April 1, 2008 to June 30, 2008 as required by the 
     Implementing Recommendations of the 9 /11 Commission Act of 
     2007, Pub. L. 110-53; jointly to the Committees on Homeland 
     Security and the Judiciary.
       10291. A letter from the Vice Admiral, U.S. Navy (Ret.) 
     Under Secretary of Commerce for Oceans and Atmosphere, 
     National Oceanic Partnership Program, transmitting the 
     Program's annual report of the Leadership Council for Fiscal 
     Year 2007; jointly to the Committees on Armed Services, 
     Natural Resources, and Science and Technology.
       10292. A letter from the Director, Executive Office of the 
     President, Office of Management and Budget, transmitting a 
     report of unvouchered expenditures, pursuant to 31 U.S.C. 
     3524(b); jointly to the Committees on the Budget, 
     Appropriations, and Oversight and Government Reform.
       10293. A letter from the Assistant Secretary Legislative 
     Affairs, Department of State, transmitting a report on the 
     United States -- People's Republic of China Science and 
     Technology Agreement of 1979, pursuant to Public Law 107-314, 
     section 1207; jointly to the Committees on Foreign Affairs, 
     Armed Services, and Science and Technology.

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