[Congressional Record Volume 155, Number 62 (Monday, April 27, 2009)]
[House]
[Pages H4836-H4838]
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:

       1376. A letter from the Deputy Secretary, Department of 
     Defense, transmitting the Department's annual report on the 
     Activities of the Western Hemisphere Institute for Security 
     Cooperation, pursuant to 10 U.S.C. 2166(i); to the Committee 
     on Armed Services.
       1377. A letter from the Acting Director, Office of Thrift 
     Supervision, transmitting the Office's 2009 compensation 
     plan, as required by section 1206 of the Financial 
     Institutions Reform, Recovery, and Enforcement Act of 1989; 
     to the Committee on Financial Services.
       1378. A letter from the Chairperson, National Council on 
     Disability, transmitting the Council's annual report 
     assessing the status of the nation in achieving policies that 
     guarantee equal opportunity for all individuals with 
     disabilities and that empower individuals with disabilities 
     to achieve economic self-sufficiency, independent living, and 
     inclusion and integration into all aspects of society, 
     pursuant to Section 401(b) of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973; 
     to the Committee on Education and Labor.
       1379. A letter from the Attorney, Office of Assistant 
     General Counsel for Legislation and Regulatory Law, 
     Department of Energy, transmitting the Department's final 
     rule -- Energy Conservation Program: Energy Conservation 
     Standards for Certain Consumer Products (Dishwashers, 
     Dehumidifiers, Microwave Ovens, and Electric and Gas Kitchen 
     Ranges and Ovens) and for Certain Commercial and Industrial 
     Equipment (Commercial Clothes Washers) [Docket Number: EERE-
     2006-STD-0127] (RIN: 1904-AB49) received April 8, 2009, 
     pursuant to 5 U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A); to the Committee on Energy 
     and Commerce.
       1380. A letter from the Regulation Coordinator, Department 
     of Health and Human Services, transmitting the Department's 
     final rule -- Medicaid Program; Premiums and Cost Sharing 
     [CMS-2244-F3] (RIN: 0938-A047) received March 31, 2009, 
     pursuant to 5 U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A); to the Committee on Energy 
     and Commerce.
       1381. A letter from the Program Analyst, Department of 
     Transportation, transmitting the Department's final rule -- 
     Average Fuel Economy Standards Passenger Cars and Light 
     Trucks Model Year 2011 [Docket No.: NHTSA-2009-0062] (RIN: 
     2127-AK29) received April 3, 2009, pursuant to 5 U.S.C. 
     801(a)(1)(A); to the Committee on Energy and Commerce.
       1382. 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; Pennsylvania; Update to 
     Materials Incorporated by Reference [PA200-4202; FRL-8774-8] 
     received March 17, 2009, pursuant to 5 U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A); 
     to the Committee on Energy and Commerce.
       1383. A letter from the General Counsel, FERC, Federal 
     Energy Regulatory Commission, transmitting the Commission's 
     final rule -- Standards for Business Practices for Interstate 
     Natural Gas Pipelines [Docket No.: RM96-1-029; Order No. 587-
     T] received March 23, 2009, pursuant to 5 U.S.C. 
     801(a)(1)(A); to the Committee on Energy and Commerce.
       1384. A letter from the Secretary of the Commission, 
     Federal Trade Commision, transmitting the Commission's final 
     rule -- Rules and Regulations Under the Textile Fiber 
     Products Identification Act -- received March 23, 2009, 
     pursuant to 5 U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A); to the Committee on Energy 
     and Commerce.
       1385. A letter from the Acting Assistant Secretary 
     Legislative Affairs, Department of State, transmitting 
     certification of a proposed license for the export of defense 
     articles to Canada (Transmittal No. DDTC 025-09), pursuant to 
     22 U.S.C. 39, 36(c); to the Committee on Foreign Affairs.
       1386. A letter from the Acting Assistant Secretary 
     Legislative Affairs, Department of State, transmitting 
     certification of a proposed license for the export of defense 
     articles to Malaysia (Transmittal No. DDTC 130-08), pursuant 
     to 22 U.S.C. 39, 36(c); to the Committee on Foreign Affairs.
       1387. A letter from the Acting Assistant Secretary 
     Legislative Affairs, Department of State, transmitting 
     certification of a proposed agreement for the export of 
     defense articles or defense services to Greece (Transmittal 
     No. DDTC 153-08), pursuant to 22 U.S.C. 39, 36(c); to the 
     Committee on Foreign Affairs.
       1388. A letter from the Acting Deputy Under Secretary for 
     Acquisition and Technology, Department of Defense, 
     transmitting the Department's annual report for fiscal year 
     2008 on foreign military sales and direct sales to foreign 
     entities of signigicant military equipment manufactured in 
     the United States during the preceding calendar year, 
     pursuant to Public Law 109-364, section 1231; to the 
     Committee on Foreign Affairs.
       1389. A letter from the Deputy U.S. Global AIDS Coordinator 
     (Acting) & Chief of Staff, Department of State, transmitting 
     a certification related to the Global Fund to Fight AIDS, 
     Tuberculosis and Malaria, pursuant to Section 625 of the 
     Department of State, Foreign Operations, and Related Programs 
     Appropriations Act, 2008; to the Committee on Foreign 
     Affairs.
       1390. A letter from the Acting President & CEO, Overseas 
     Private Investment Corporation, transmitting the 
     Corporation's 2008 Annual Report; to the Committee on Foreign 
     Affairs.

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       1391. A letter from the Acting Chairman, Equal Employment 
     Opportunity Commission, transmitting the Commission's 
     statement regarding the Office of Personnel Management 
     ``Disciplinary Best Practices and Advisory Guidelines'' in 
     accordance with the requirements of Pub. L. 107-174; to the 
     Committee on Oversight and Government Reform.
       1392. A letter from the Secretary, Federal Maritime 
     Commission, transmitting the Commission's report for fiscal 
     year 2008 on the amount of acquisitions made from entities 
     that manufacture articles, materials, or supplies outside of 
     the United States, pursuant to Section 641 of the 
     Consolidated Appropriations Act of 2005; to the Committee on 
     Oversight and Government Reform.
       1393. A letter from the Director EEO and Diversity 
     Programs, National Archives and Records Administration, 
     transmitting the Administration's Annual Report on the 
     Notification and Federal Employee Antidiscrimination and 
     Retaliation Act of 2002 for Fiscal Year 2008; to the 
     Committee on Oversight and Government Reform.
       1394. A letter from the Acting Director Equal Employment 
     Opportunity, National Endowment for the Humanities, 
     transmitting notification the the National Endowment for the 
     Humanities is in compliance with the No FEAR Act for fiscal 
     year 2008 and that there were no incidents of discrimination 
     reported; to the Committee on Oversight and Government 
     Reform.
       1395. A letter from the Chairman and General Counsel, 
     National Labor Relations Board, transmitting the Board's 
     report on the amount of acquisitions made annually from 
     entities that manufacture articles, materials, or supplies 
     outside of the United States for fiscal year 2008, pursuant 
     to Public Law 108-447, section 641; to the Committee on 
     Oversight and Government Reform.
       1396. A letter from the Executive Director, United States 
     Access Board, transmitting notification that the Board is in 
     compliance with the requirements of section 203 of the 
     Notification and Federal Employee Antidiscrimination and 
     Retaliation Act of 2002; to the Committee on Oversight and 
     Government Reform.
       1397. A letter from the Project Counsel, Department of 
     Homeland Security, transmitting the Department's final rule 
     -- Salvage and Marine Firefighting Requirements; Vessel 
     Response Plans for Oil [Docket No.: USCG-1998-3417] (RIN: 
     1625-AA19 (Formerly RIN: 2115-AF60)) received March 27, 2009, 
     pursuant to 5 U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A); to the Committee on 
     Transportation and Infrastructure.
       1398. A letter from the Paralegal Specialist, Department of 
     Transportation, transmitting the Department's final rule -- 
     Standard Instrument Approach Procedures, and Takeoff Minimums 
     and Obstacle Departure Procedures; Miscellaneous Amendments 
     [Docket No.: 30647 Amdt. No 3304] received March 27, 2009, 
     pursuant to 5 U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A); to the Committee on 
     Transportation and Infrastructure.
       1399. A letter from the Paralegal Specialist, 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-2008-1199; 
     Directorate Identifier 2008-NM-207-AD; Amendment 39-15781; AD 
     2008-24-51] (RIN: 2120-AA64) received March 27, 2009, 
     pursuant to 5 U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A); to the Committee on 
     Transportation and Infrastructure.
       1400. A letter from the Paralegal Specialist, Department of 
     Transportation, transmitting the Department's final rule -- 
     Airworthiness Directives; Gippsland Aeronautics Pty. Ltd. 
     Model GA8 Airplanes [Docket No.: FAA-2009-0155; Directorate 
     Identifier 2009-CE-007-AD; Amendment 39-15825; AD 2009-05-01] 
     (RIN: 2120-AA64) received March 27, 2009, pursuant to 5 
     U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A); to the Committee on Transportation and 
     Infrastructure.
       1401. A letter from the Paralegal Specialist, Department of 
     Transportation, transmitting the Department's final rule -- 
     Airworthiness Directives; Empresa Brasileira de Aeronautica 
     S.A. (EMBRAER) Model EMB-500 Airplanes [Docket No.: FAA-2009-
     0150; Directorate Identifier 2009-CE-010-AD; Amendment 39-
     15830; AD 2009-05-06] (RIN: 2120-AA64) received March 27, 
     2009, pursuant to 5 U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A); to the Committee on 
     Transportation and Infrastructure.
       1402. A letter from the Paralegal Specialist, Department of 
     Transportation, transmitting the Department's final rule -- 
     Standard Instrument Approach Procedures, and Takeoff Minimums 
     and Obstacle Departure Procedures; Miscellaneous Amendments 
     [Docket No.: 30651 Amdt. No 3308] received March 27, 2009, 
     pursuant to 5 U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A); to the Committee on 
     Transportation and Infrastructure.
       1403. A letter from the Paralegal Specialist, Department of 
     Transportation, transmitting the Department's final rule -- 
     Standard Instrument Approach Procedures, and Takeoff Minimums 
     and Obstacle Departure Procedures; Miscellaneous Amendments 
     [Docket No.: 30652 Amdt. No 3309] received March 27, 2009, 
     pursuant to 5 U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A); to the Committee on 
     Transportation and Infrastructure.
       1404. A letter from the Paralegal Specialist, Department of 
     Transportation, transmitting the Department's final rule -- 
     Amendment of Class E Airspace; Roanoke Rapids, NC [Docket 
     No.: FAA-2008-1334; Airspace Docket No. 08-ASO-21] received 
     March 27, 2009, pursuant to 5 U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A); to the 
     Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure.
       1405. A letter from the Paralegal Specialist, Department of 
     Transportation, transmitting the Department's final rule -- 
     Standard Instrument Approach Procedures, and Takeoff Minimums 
     and Obstacle Departure Procedures; Miscellaneous Amendments 
     [Docket No.: 30650; Amdt. No. 3307] received March 27, 2009, 
     pursuant to 5 U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A); to the Committee on 
     Transportation and Infrastructure.
       1406. A letter from the Paralegal Specialist, Department of 
     Transportation, transmitting the Department's final rule -- 
     Standard Instrument Approach Procedures, and Takeoff Minimums 
     and Obstacle Departure Procedures; Miscellaneous Amendments 
     [Docket No.: 30649 Amdt. No 3306] received March 27, 2009, 
     pursuant to 5 U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A); to the Committee on 
     Transportation and Infrastructure.
       1407. A letter from the Paralegal Specialist, Department of 
     Transportation, transmitting the Department's final rule -- 
     Standard Instrument Approach Procedures, and Takeoff Minimums 
     and Obstacle Departure Procedures; Miscellaneous Amendments 
     [Docket No.: 30648; Amdt. No. 3305] received March 27, 2009, 
     pursuant to 5 U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A); to the Committee on 
     Transportation and Infrastructure.
       1408. A letter from the Program Analyst, Department of 
     Transportation, transmitting the Department's final rule -- 
     Airworthiness Directives; Boeing Model 737-300, -400, and -
     500 Series Airplanes [Docket No.: FAA-2008-0671; Directorate 
     Identifier 2008-NM-017-AD; Amendment 39-15796; AD 2009-02-06] 
     (RIN: 2120-AA64) received March 27, 2009, pursuant to 5 
     U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A); to the Committee on Transportation and 
     Infrastructure.
       1409. 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-
     2008-1318; Directorate Identifier 2008-NM-155-AD; Amendment 
     39-15848; AD 2009-06-12] (RIN: 2120-AA64) received March 27, 
     2009, pursuant to 5 U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A); to the Committee on 
     Transportation and Infrastructure.
       1410. A letter from the Program Analyst, Department of 
     Transportation, transmitting the Department's final rule -- 
     Airworthiness Directives; Cessna Aircraft Company Models 208 
     and 208B Airplanes [Docket No.: FAA-2008-1319; Directorate 
     Identifier 2008-CE-071-AD; Amendment 39-15836; AD 2009-05-12] 
     (RIN: 2120-AA64) received March 27, 2009, pursuant to 5 
     U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A); to the Committee on Transportation and 
     Infrastructure.
       1411. 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 A340-300 Series Airplanes [Docket No.: 
     FAA-2008-0980; Directorate Identifier 2008-NM-008-AD; 
     Amendment 39-15834; AD 2009-05-10] (RIN: 2120-AA64) received 
     March 27, 2009, pursuant to 5 U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A); to the 
     Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure.
       1412. A letter from the Program Analyst, Department of 
     Transportation, transmitting the Department's final rule -- 
     Airworthiness Directives; PILATUS AIRCRAFT LTD. Models PC-12, 
     PC-12/45, PC-12/47, and PC-12/47E Airplanes [Docket No.: FAA-
     2008-0189; Directorate Identifier 2009-CE-011-AD; Amendment 
     39-15831; AD 2009-05-07] (RIN: 2120-AA64) received March 27, 
     2009, pursuant to 5 U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A); to the Committee on 
     Transportation and Infrastructure.
       1413. A letter from the Program Analyst, Department of 
     Transportation, transmitting the Department's final rule -- 
     Airworthiness Directives; Trimble or FreeFlight System 2101 
     I/O Approach Plus Global Positioning System (GPS) Navigation 
     Systems [Docket No.: FAA-2007-28689; Directorate Identifier 
     2006-SW-17-AD; Amendment 39-15832; AD 2009-05-08] (RIN: 2120-
     AA64) received March 27, 2009, pursuant to 5 U.S.C. 
     801(a)(1)(A); to the Committee on Transportation and 
     Infrastructure.
       1414. A letter from the Program Analyst, Department of 
     Transportation, transmitting the Department's final rule -- 
     Airworthiness Directives; Eurocopter France Model EC 155B and 
     EC155B1 Helicopters [Docket No.: FAA-2009-0195; Directorate 
     Identifier 2007-SW-34-AD; Amendment 39-15837; AD 2009-06-01] 
     (RIN: 2120-AA64) received March 27, 2009, pursuant to 5 
     U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A); to the Committee on Transportation and 
     Infrastructure.
       1415. A letter from the Program Analyst, Department of 
     Transportation, transmitting the Department's final rule -- 
     Airworthiness Directives; Bell Helicopter Textron Inc. Model 
     412, 412CF, and 412EP Helicopters [Docket No.: FAA-2009-0169; 
     Directorate Identifier 2008-SW-42-AD; Amendment 39-15833; AD 
     2009-05-09] (RIN: 2120-AA64) received March 27, 2009, 
     pursuant to 5 U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A); to the Committee on 
     Transportation and Infrastructure.
       1416. A letter from the Program Analyst, Department of 
     Transportation, transmitting the Department's final rule -- 
     Airworthiness Directives; Agusta S.p.A. Model AB139 and AW139 
     Helicopters [Docket No.: FAA-2009-0170; Directorate 
     Identifier 2008-SW-45-AD; Amendment 39-15843; AD 2009-06-07] 
     (RIN: 2120-AA64) received March 27, 2009, pursuant to 5 
     U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A); to the Committee on Transportation and 
     Infrastructure.
       1417. A letter from the Program Analyst, Department of 
     Transportation, transmitting the Department's final rule -- 
     Airworthiness Directives; Viking Air Limited Model DHC-7

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     Airplanes [Docket No.: FAA-2008-1330; Directorate Identifier 
     2008-NM-138-AD; Amendment 39-15839; AD 2009-06-03] (RIN: 
     2120-AA64) received March 27, 2009, pursuant to 5 U.S.C. 
     801(a)(1)(A); to the Committee on Transportation and 
     Infrastructure.
       1418. A letter from the Program Analyst, Department of 
     Transportation, transmitting the Department's final rule -- 
     Airworthiness Directives; Fokker Model F.27 Mark 050 
     Airplanes [Docket No.: FAA-2009-0214; Directorate Identifier 
     2007-NM-343-AD; Amendment 39-15851; AD 2009-06-14] (RIN: 
     2120-AA64) received March 27, 2009, pursuant to 5 U.S.C. 
     801(a)(1)(A); to the Committee on Transportation and 
     Infrastructure.
       1419. A letter from the Program Analyst, Department of 
     Transportation, transmitting the Department's final rule -- 
     Airworthiness Directives; Airbus Model A321-131 Airplanes 
     [Docket No.: FAA-2009-0215; Directorate Identifier 2007-NM-
     278-AD; Amendment 39-15850; AD 2009-06-13] (RIN: 2120-AA64) 
     received March 27, 2009, pursuant to 5 U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A); 
     to the Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure.
       1420. A letter from the Paralegal Specialist, Department of 
     Transportation, transmitting the Department's final rule -- 
     Airworthiness Directives; PILATUS AIRCRAFT LTD. Model PC-12/
     47E Airplanes [Docket No.: FAA-2009-0146; Directorate 
     Identifier 2009-CE-009-AD; Amendment 39-15820; AD 2009-04-14] 
     (RIN: 2120-AA64) received March 20, 2009, pursuant to 5 
     U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A); to the Committee on Transportation and 
     Infrastructure.
       1421. A letter from the Secretary, Federal Maritime 
     Commission, transmitting the Commission's 47th annual report 
     of activities for fiscal year 2008, which ended September 30, 
     2008, pursuant to Section 103(e) of the Reorganization Plan 
     No. 7 of 1961 and Section 208 of the Merchant Marine Act of 
     1936, as amended; to the Committee on Transportation and 
     Infrastructure.

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