[Congressional Record Volume 155, Number 177 (Wednesday, December 2, 2009)]
[Senate]
[Pages S12157-S12159]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




                   EXECUTIVE AND OTHER COMMUNICATIONS

  The following communications were laid before the Senate, together 
with accompanying papers, reports, and documents, and were referred as 
indicated:

       EC-3779. A communication from the Administrator, Fruit and 
     Vegetable Programs, Department of Agriculture, transmitting, 
     pursuant to law, the report of a rule entitled ``Pistachios 
     Grown in California; Changes to Handling Regulations'' 
     (Docket No. AMS-FV-09-0031; FV09-983-1 FR) received in the 
     Office of the President of the Senate on November 30, 2009; 
     to the Committee on Agriculture, Nutrition, and Forestry.
       EC-3780. A communication from the Administrator, Fruit and 
     Vegetable Programs, Department of Agriculture, transmitting, 
     pursuant to law, the report of a rule entitled ``Walnuts 
     Grown in California; Increased Assessment Rate and Changes to 
     Regulations Governing Reporting and Recordkeeping'' (Docket 
     No. AMS-FV-09-0020; FV09-984-3 FR) received in the Office of 
     the President of the Senate on November 30, 2009; to the 
     Committee on Agriculture, Nutrition, and Forestry.
       EC-3781. A communication from the Administrator, Fruit and 
     Vegetable Programs, Department of Agriculture, transmitting, 
     pursuant to law, the report of a rule entitled ``Tomatoes 
     Grown in Florida; Decreased Assessment Rate'' (Docket No. 
     AMS-FV-09-0063; FV09-966-2 IFR) received in the Office of the 
     President of the Senate on November 30, 2009; to the 
     Committee on Agriculture, Nutrition, and Forestry.
       EC-3782. A communication from the Administrator, Fruit and 
     Vegetable Programs, Department of Agriculture, transmitting, 
     pursuant to law, the report of a rule entitled ``Domestic 
     Dates Produced or Packed in Riverside County, CA; Increased 
     Assessment Rate'' (Docket No. AMS-FV-09-0045; FV09-987-2 FR) 
     received in the Office of the President of the Senate on 
     November 30, 2009; to the Committee on Agriculture, 
     Nutrition, and Forestry.
       EC-3783. A communication from the Administrator, Fruit and 
     Vegetable Programs, Department of Agriculture, transmitting, 
     pursuant to law, the report of a rule entitled ``Onions Grown 
     in South Texas; Decreased Assessment Rate'' (Docket No. AMS-
     FV-09-0044; FV09-959-2 FIR) received in the Office of the 
     President of the Senate on November 30, 2009; to the 
     Committee on Agriculture, Nutrition, and Forestry.
       EC-3784. A communication from the Administrator, Fruit and 
     Vegetable Programs, Department of Agriculture, transmitting, 
     pursuant to law, the report of a rule entitled ``Pistachios 
     Grown in California; Order Amending Marketing Order No. 983'' 
     (Docket No. AO-FV-08-0147; Docket No. AMS-FV-08-0051; FV08-
     983-1) received in the Office of the President of the Senate 
     on November 30, 2009; to the Committee on Agriculture, 
     Nutrition, and Forestry.
       EC-3785. A communication from the Administrator, Fruit and 
     Vegetable Programs, Department of Agriculture, transmitting, 
     pursuant to law, the report of a rule entitled ``Apricots 
     Grown in Designated Counties in Washington; Decreased 
     Assessment Rate'' (Docket No. AMS-FV-09-0038; FV09-922-1 FIR) 
     received in the Office of the President of the Senate on 
     November 30, 2009; to the Committee on Agriculture, 
     Nutrition, and Forestry.
       EC-3786. A communication from the Deputy Director of 
     Regulations and Policy Management Staff, Food and Drug 
     Administration, Department of Health and Human Services, 
     transmitting, pursuant to law, the report of a rule entitled 
     ``Applications for Food and Drug Administration Approval to 
     Market a New Drug; Postmarketing Reports; Reporting 
     Information About Authorized Generic Drugs'' (Docket No. FDA-
     2008-N-0341) received in the Office of the President of the 
     Senate on November 30, 2009; to the Committee on Agriculture, 
     Nutrition, and Forestry.
       EC-3787. A communication from the Deputy Director of 
     Regulations and Policy Management Staff, Food and Drug 
     Administration, Department of Health and Human Services, 
     transmitting, pursuant to law, the report of a rule entitled 
     ``Listing of Color Additives Exempt From Certification; 
     Paracoccus Pigment'' (Docket No. FDA-2007-C-0456) received in 
     the Office of the President of the Senate on November 30, 
     2009; to the Committee on Agriculture, Nutrition, and 
     Forestry.
       EC-3788. A communication from the Director of Defense 
     Procurement and Acquisition Policy, Department of Defense, 
     transmitting, pursuant to law, the report of a rule entitled 
     ``Defense Federal Acquisition Regulation Supplement; 
     Whistleblower Protections for Contractor Employees'' (DFARS 
     Case 2008-D012) received in the Office of the President of 
     the Senate on November 30, 2009; to the Committee on Armed 
     Services.
       EC-3789. A communication from the Assistant Secretary, 
     Bureau of Political-Military Affairs, Department of State, 
     transmitting, pursuant to law, an addendum to a 
     certification, transmittal number: DDTC 128-09, of the 
     proposed sale or export of defense articles, including 
     technical data, and defense services to a Middle East country 
     regarding any possible effects such a sale might have 
     relating to Israel's Qualitative Military Edge over military 
     threats to Israel; to the Committee on Armed Services.
       EC-3790. A communication from the Secretary of Defense, 
     transmitting a report on the approved retirement of 
     Lieutenant General Maurice L. McFann, Jr., United States Air 
     Force, and his advancement to the grade of lieutenant general 
     on the retired list; to the Committee on Armed Services.
       EC-3791. A communication from the Assistant Secretary 
     (Legislative Affairs) Department of Defense, transmitting, 
     pursuant to law, a report relative to the certification of 
     protected documents; to the Committee on Armed Services.
       EC-3792. A communication from the Under Secretary of 
     Defense (Personnel and Readiness), transmitting, pursuant to 
     law, a report relative to the quarterly reporting of 
     withdrawals or diversions of equipment from Reserve component 
     units; to the Committee on Armed Services.
       EC-3793. A communication from the Secretary, Division of 
     Trading and Markets, Securities and Exchange Commission, 
     transmitting, pursuant to law, the report of a rule entitled 
     ``Amendments to Rules for Nationally Recognized Statistical 
     Rating Organizations'' (RIN3235-AK14) as received during 
     adjournment of the Senate in the Office of the President of 
     the Senate on November 24, 2009; to the Committee on Banking, 
     Housing, and Urban Affairs.
       EC-3794. A communication from the Associate Director, 
     Office of Foreign Assets Control, Department of the Treasury, 
     transmitting, pursuant to law, the report of a rule entitled 
     ``Sudanese Sanctions Regulations; Iranian Transactions 
     Regulations'' (31 CFR Parts 538 and 560) received in the 
     Office of the President of the Senate on November 30, 2009; 
     to the Committee on Banking, Housing, and Urban Affairs.
       EC-3795. A communication from the Assistant to the Board of 
     Governors, Federal Reserve System, transmitting, pursuant to 
     law, the report of a rule entitled ``Electronic Fund 
     Transfers'' (Regulation E; Docket No. R-1343) received in the 
     Office of the President of the Senate on November 18, 2009; 
     to the Committee on Banking, Housing, and Urban Affairs.

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       EC-3796. A communication from the Secretary of the 
     Treasury, transmitting, pursuant to law, a six-month periodic 
     report on the national emergency with respect to Burma that 
     was declared in Executive Order 13047 of May 20, 1997; to the 
     Committee on Banking, Housing, and Urban Affairs.
       EC-3797. A communication from the Secretary of the 
     Treasury, transmitting, pursuant to law, a six-month periodic 
     report on the national emergency with respect to 
     stabilization of Iraq that was declared in Executive Order 
     13303 of May 22, 2003; to the Committee on Banking, Housing, 
     and Urban Affairs.
       EC-3798. A communication from the Administrator and Chief 
     Executive Officer, Bonneville Power Administration, 
     Department of Energy, transmitting, pursuant to law, the 
     Administration's Annual Report for fiscal year 2009; to the 
     Committee on Energy and Natural Resources.
       EC-3799. A communication from the Departmental Freedom of 
     Information Officer, Office of the Secretary, Department of 
     the Interior, transmitting, pursuant to law, the report of a 
     rule entitled ``Amendment to the Freedom of Information Act 
     Regulations'' (RIN1090-AA61) as received during adjournment 
     of the Senate in the Office of the President of the Senate on 
     November 24, 2009; to the Committee on Environment and Public 
     Works.
       EC-3800. A communication from the Deputy Assistant 
     Administrator for Regulatory Programs, Office of Protected 
     Resources, Department of Commerce, transmitting, pursuant to 
     law, the report of a rule entitled ``Endangered and 
     Threatened Wildlife; Sea Turtle Conservation'' (RIN0648-AX20) 
     received in the Office of the President of the Senate on 
     November 18, 2009; to the Committee on Environment and Public 
     Works.
       EC-3801. A communication from the Chief of the Trade and 
     Commercial Regulations Branch, Customs and Border Protection, 
     Department of Homeland Security, transmitting, pursuant to 
     law, the report of a rule entitled ``Electronic Payment and 
     Refund of Quarterly Harbor Maintenance Fees'' (RIN1505-AB97) 
     received in the Office of the President of the Senate on 
     November 18, 2009; to the Committee on Finance.
       EC-3802. A communication from the Chief of the Publications 
     and Regulations Branch, Internal Revenue Service, Department 
     of the Treasury, transmitting, pursuant to law, the report of 
     a rule entitled ``Applicable Federal Rates--December 2009'' 
     (Rev. Rul. 2009-38) received in the Office of the President 
     of the Senate on November 19, 2009; to the Committee on 
     Finance.
       EC-3803. A communication from the Chief of the Publications 
     and Regulations Branch, Internal Revenue Service, Department 
     of the Treasury, transmitting, pursuant to law, the report of 
     a rule entitled ``Coordinated Issue: Margins and Other 
     Unsubstantiated Additions to Insurance Company Reserves for 
     Unpaid Losses and Claims'' (LMSB4-1109-041) received in the 
     Office of the President of the Senate on November 19, 2009; 
     to the Committee on Finance.
       EC-3804. A communication from the Chief of the Publications 
     and Regulations Branch, Internal Revenue Service, Department 
     of the Treasury, transmitting, pursuant to law, the report of 
     a rule entitled ``Temporary Closing of the Determination 
     Letter Program for Adopters of Pre-Approved Defined Benefit 
     Plans'' (Announcement 2009-85) received in the Office of the 
     President of the Senate on November 30, 2009; to the 
     Committee on Finance.
       EC-3805. A communication from the Acting Chief of the 
     Publications and Regulations Branch, Internal Revenue 
     Service, Department of the Treasury, transmitting, pursuant 
     to law, the report of a rule entitled ``2010 Limitations 
     Adjusted As Provided in Section 415(d), etc.'' (Notice 2009-
     94) received in the Office of the President of the Senate on 
     November 30, 2009; to the Committee on Finance.
       EC-3806. A communication from the Chief of the Publications 
     and Regulations Branch, Internal Revenue Service, Department 
     of the Treasury, transmitting, pursuant to law, the report of 
     a rule entitled ``Agreements for Payment of Tax Liabilities 
     in Installments'' ((RIN1545-AU97)(TD 9473)) received in the 
     Office of the President of the Senate on November 30, 2009; 
     to the Committee on Finance.
       EC-3807. A communication from the Chief of the Publications 
     and Regulations Branch, Internal Revenue Service, Department 
     of the Treasury, transmitting, pursuant to law, the report of 
     a rule entitled ``Notice: Tier 2 Tax Rates for 2010'', 
     received in the Office of the President of the Senate on 
     November 30, 2009; to the Committee on Finance.
       EC-3808. A communication from the Chief of the Publications 
     and Regulations Branch, Internal Revenue Service, Department 
     of the Treasury, transmitting, pursuant to law, the report of 
     a rule entitled ``Notice Requirements for Certain Pension 
     Plan Amendments Significantly Reducing the Rate of Future 
     Benefit Accrual'' ((RIN1545-BG48)(TD 9472)) received in the 
     Office of the President of the Senate on November 30, 2009; 
     to the Committee on Finance.
       EC-3809. A communication from the Assistant Legal Adviser 
     for Treaty Affairs, Department of State, transmitting, 
     pursuant to the Case--Zablocki Act, 1 U.S.C. 112b, as 
     amended, the report of the texts and background statements of 
     international agreements, other than treaties (List 2009-
     0201-2009-0212); to the Committee on Foreign Relations.
       EC-3810. A communication from the Assistant Secretary, 
     Office of Legislative Affairs, Department of State, 
     transmitting, pursuant to law, an annual report relative to 
     the Benjamin A. Gilman International Scholarship Program for 
     2009; to the Committee on Foreign Relations.
       EC-3811. A communication from the Assistant Secretary, 
     Office of Legislative Affairs, Department of State, 
     transmitting, pursuant to law, a report relative to U.S. 
     military personnel and U.S. civilian contractors involved in 
     the anti-narcotics campaign in Colombia; to the Committee on 
     Foreign Relations.
       EC-3812. A communication from the Assistant Secretary, 
     Bureau of Legislative Affairs, Department of State, 
     transmitting, pursuant to the Arms Export Control Act, the 
     certification of a proposed manufacturing license agreement 
     for the manufacture of significant military equipment abroad 
     relative to the manufacture of Propellant Actuated Devices 
     (PAD) used on the Crew Escape System on the F-2 aircraft for 
     end-use by Japan; to the Committee on Foreign Relations.
       EC-3813. A communication from the Assistant Secretary, 
     Bureau of Legislative Affairs, Department of State, 
     transmitting, pursuant to the Arms Export Control Act, the 
     certification of a proposed permanent export license for the 
     export of defense articles, to include technical data, 
     related to firearms relative to the sale of 4,000 Colt 
     Defense LLC M4 Carbine Model R0977017, 5.6mm, 14.5'' barrel, 
     Safe/Semi/Full Auto Rifles for end use by the Government of 
     Kuwait's National Guard in the amount of $1,000,000 or more; 
     to the Committee on Foreign Relations.
       EC-3814. A communication from the Assistant Secretary, 
     Bureau of Legislative Affairs, Department of State, 
     transmitting, pursuant to the Arms Export Control Act, the 
     certification of a proposed permanent export license for the 
     export of defense articles, to include technical data, 
     related to firearms relative to the sale of 252 sets of 
     M60E4/Mk43 Mod 1 Machine Guns and basic accessories for end 
     use by the Mexican Federal Police in the amount of $1,000,000 
     or more; to the Committee on Foreign Relations.
       EC-3815. A communication from the Assistant Secretary, 
     Bureau of Legislative Affairs, Department of State, 
     transmitting, pursuant to the Arms Export Control Act, the 
     certification of a proposed transfer of major defense 
     equipment with an original acquisition value of more than 
     $14,000,000 for Chile; to the Committee on Foreign Relations.
       EC-3816. A communication from the Assistant Secretary, 
     Bureau of Legislative Affairs, Department of State, 
     transmitting, pursuant to the Arms Export Control Act, the 
     certification of a proposed transfer of major defense 
     equipment with an original acquisition value of more than 
     $25,000,000 for the Kingdom of Jordan; to the Committee on 
     Foreign Relations.
       EC-3817. A communication from the Assistant Secretary, 
     Bureau of Legislative Affairs, Department of State, 
     transmitting, pursuant to the Arms Export Control Act, the 
     certification of a proposed technical assistance agreement 
     for the export of defense articles, including, technical 
     data, and defense services to the United Arab Emirates 
     relative to sale of the Sensor Fuzed Weapon in the amount of 
     $50,000,000 or more; to the Committee on Foreign Relations.
       EC-3818. A communication from the Assistant Secretary, 
     Bureau of Legislative Affairs, Department of State, 
     transmitting, pursuant to the Arms Export Control Act, the 
     certification of a proposed technical assistance agreement 
     for the export of defense articles, including, technical 
     data, and defense services to Canada relative to the design, 
     manufacture, and delivery of the Telstar 14R Commercial 
     Communication Satellite in the amount of $50,000,000 or more; 
     to the Committee on Foreign Relations.
       EC-3819. A communication from the Assistant Secretary, 
     Bureau of Legislative Affairs, Department of State, 
     transmitting, pursuant to the Arms Export Control Act, the 
     certification of a proposed license for the export of defense 
     articles that are controlled under Category VIII of the 
     United States Munitions List relative to the transfer of 55-
     L-714A Engines and Tailpipe Kits for the CH-47 to support the 
     United Kingdom in the amount of $100,000,000 or more; to the 
     Committee on Foreign Relations.
       EC-3820. A communication from the Assistant Secretary, 
     Bureau of Legislative Affairs, Department of State, 
     transmitting, pursuant to the Arms Export Control Act, the 
     certification of a proposed manufacturing license agreement 
     for the export of defense articles, including, technical 
     data, and defense services relative to the design and 
     manufacture of Troop Door Air Deflectors and Ramp Attached 
     Torque Boxes for the C-17 Globemaster III for end use by the 
     U.S. Air Force in the amount of $100,000,000 or more; to the 
     Committee on Foreign Relations.
       EC-3821. A communication from the Assistant Secretary, 
     Bureau of Legislative Affairs, Department of State, 
     transmitting, pursuant to the Arms Export Control Act, the 
     certification of a proposed amendment to a technical 
     assistance agreement for the export of defense articles, 
     including, technical data, and defense services to Canada 
     relative to the sale of fifteen CH-47F Chinook Helicopters; 
     to the Committee on Foreign Relations.
       EC-3822. A communication from the Deputy Director, Office 
     of Human Services Legislation, Department of Health and Human 
     Services, transmitting, pursuant to law, a report entitled 
     ``Report to Congress on the Provision of Services to Head 
     Start Children with Disabilities''; to the Committee on 
     Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions.

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       EC-3823. A communication from the Deputy Assistant 
     Secretary for Program Operation, Employee Benefits Security 
     Administration, Department of Labor, transmitting, pursuant 
     to law, the report of a rule entitled ``Investment Advice--
     Participants and Beneficiaries--Withdrawal of Final Rule'' 
     (RIN1210--AB13) as received during adjournment of the Senate 
     in the Office of the President of the Senate on November 24, 
     2009; to the Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and 
     Pensions.
       EC-3824. A communication from the Chief Human Capital 
     Officer, Corporation for National and Community Service, 
     transmitting, pursuant to law, the report of a vacancy in the 
     position of Chief Executive Officer of the Corporation for 
     National and Community Service and a nomination for the 
     position; to the Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and 
     Pensions.
       EC-3825. A communication from the Assistant General Counsel 
     for Regulatory Services, Office of Elementary and Secondary 
     Education, Department of Education, transmitting, pursuant to 
     law, the report of a rule entitled ``Race to the Top Fund--
     Final Priorities, Definitions, and Selection Criteria'' 
     (RIN1810-AB07) received in the Office of the President of the 
     Senate on November 18, 2009; to the Committee on Health, 
     Education, Labor, and Pensions.
       EC-3826. A communication from the Assistant Secretary, 
     Employment and Training Administration, Department of Labor, 
     transmitting, pursuant to law, the report of a rule entitled 
     ``Operating Instructions for Implementing the Amendments to 
     the Trade Act of 1974 Enacted by the Trade and Globalization 
     Adjustment Assistance Act of 2009'' (TEGL No. 22-08) received 
     in the Office of the President of the Senate on November 19, 
     2009; to the Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and 
     Pensions.
       EC-3827. A communication from the Secretary of the 
     Interior, transmitting, pursuant to law, the Office of 
     Inspector General's Semiannual Report to Congress for the 
     period of April 1, 2009 through September 30, 2009; to the 
     Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs.
       EC-3828. A communication from the Acting Chief Financial 
     Officer, Department of Homeland Security, transmitting, 
     pursuant to law, the Department's Annual Financial Report for 
     Fiscal Year 2009.; to the Committee on Homeland Security and 
     Governmental Affairs.
       EC-3829. A communication from the Chair, U.S. Election 
     Assistance Commission, transmitting, pursuant to law, the 
     Commission's Fiscal Year 2009 Annual Financial Report; to the 
     Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs.
       EC-3830. A communication from the Director, National 
     Science Foundation, transmitting, pursuant to law, the URL 
     address for the Agency's Financial Report, Annual Performance 
     Report, and Performance Highlight Report; to the Committee on 
     Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs.
       EC-3831. A communication from the President, Federal 
     Financing Bank, transmitting, pursuant to law, the Bank's 
     Annual Report for Fiscal Year 2009; to the Committee on 
     Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs.
       EC-3832. A communication from the Chairman, Merit System 
     Protection Board, transmitting, pursuant to law, a report 
     entitled ``As Supervisors Retire: An Opportunity to Reshape 
     Organizations''; to the Committee on Homeland Security and 
     Governmental Affairs.
       EC-3833. A communication from the Chairman, Federal 
     Communications Commission, transmitting, pursuant to law, the 
     Commission's Fiscal Year 2009 Agency Financial Report; to the 
     Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs.
       EC-3834. A communication from the Board Members, Railroad 
     Retirement Board, transmitting, pursuant to law, a report 
     entitled ``Railroad Retirement Board's Performance and 
     Accountability Report for Fiscal Year 2009''; to the 
     Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs.
       EC-3835. A communication from the Secretary of Veterans 
     Affairs, transmitting, pursuant to law, the Office of 
     Inspector General's Semiannual Report for the period of April 
     1, 2009 through September 30, 2009; to the Committee on 
     Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs.
       EC-3836. A communication from the Chairman, Railroad 
     Retirement Board, transmitting, pursuant to law, the Office 
     of Inspector General's Semiannual Report for the period of 
     April 1, 2009 through September 30, 2009; to the Committee on 
     Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs.
       EC-3837. A communication from the Secretary of Health and 
     Human Services, transmitting, pursuant to law, the Department 
     of Health and Human Services Office of Inspector General's 
     Semiannual Report for the period of April 1, 2009 through 
     September 30, 2009; to the Committee on Homeland Security and 
     Governmental Affairs.
       EC-3838. A communication from the Administrator, General 
     Services Administration, transmitting, pursuant to law, the 
     Agency's Office of Inspector General's Semiannual Report for 
     the period of April 1, 2009 through September 30, 2009; to 
     the Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs.
       EC-3839. A communication from the Acting Chief Executive 
     Officer, Corporation for National and Community Service, 
     transmitting, pursuant to law, the Corporation's Office of 
     Inspector General's Semiannual Report for the period of April 
     1, 2009 through September 30, 2009; to the Committee on 
     Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs.
       EC-3840. A communication from the Secretary of Labor, 
     transmitting, pursuant to law, the Office of Inspector 
     General's Semiannual Report for the period of April 1, 2009 
     through September 30, 2009; to the Committee on Homeland 
     Security and Governmental Affairs.
       EC-3841. A communication from the General Counsel, National 
     Labor Relations Board, transmitting, pursuant to law, the 
     Office of Inspector General's Semiannual Report for the 
     period of April 1, 2009 through September 30, 2009; to the 
     Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs.
       EC-3842. A communication from the Chairman, Federal Trade 
     Commission, transmitting, pursuant to law, the Office of 
     Inspector General's Semiannual Report for the period of April 
     1, 2009 through September 30, 2009; to the Committee on 
     Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs.
       EC-3843. A communication from the Deputy General Counsel, 
     National Aeronautics and Space Administration, transmitting, 
     pursuant to law, the report of a rule entitled ``Patents and 
     Other Intellectual Property Rights'' (RIN2700--AD45) received 
     in the Office of the President of the Senate on November 30, 
     2009; to the Committee on Commerce, Science, and 
     Transportation.
       EC-3844. A communication from the Chairman of the National 
     Transportation Safety Board, transmitting, pursuant to law, a 
     report relative to the actions taken to ensure that audits 
     are conducted of its programs and operations for fiscal year 
     2009; to the Committee on Commerce, Science, and 
     Transportation.
       EC-3845. A communication from the Assistant Secretary of 
     the Employment and Training Administration, Department of 
     Labor, transmitting, pursuant to law, the report of a rule 
     entitled ``Temporary Agricultural Employment of H-2A Aliens 
     in the United States'' (RIN1205-AB55) as received during 
     adjournment of the Senate in the Office of the President of 
     the Senate on November 24, 2009; to the Committee on the 
     Judiciary.
       EC-3846. A communication from the Department of State, 
     transmitting, pursuant to law, a report relative to the 
     transfer of detainees (OSS Control No. 2009-1882); to the 
     Committee on the Judiciary.
       EC-3847. A communication from the Department of State, 
     transmitting, pursuant to law, a report relative to the 
     transfer of detainees (OSS Control No. 2009-1964); to the 
     Committee on the Judiciary.
       EC-3848. A communication from the Department of State, 
     transmitting, pursuant to law, a report relative to the 
     transfer of detainees (OSS Control No. 2009-1962); to the 
     Committee on the Judiciary.
       EC-3849. A communication from the Department of State, 
     transmitting, pursuant to law, a report relative to the 
     transfer of detainees (OSS Control No. 2009-1963); to the 
     Committee on the Judiciary.
       EC-3850. A communication from the Chairman of the Federal 
     Election Commission, transmitting, pursuant to law, the 
     report of a rule entitled ``Final Rule and Explanation and 
     Justification for Campaign Travel'' (Notice 2009-27) as 
     received during adjournment of the Senate in the Office of 
     the President of the Senate on November 24, 2009; to the 
     Committee on Rules and Administration.
       EC-3851. A communication from the Deputy General Counsel, 
     Office of Policy and Strategic Planning, Small Business 
     Administration, transmitting, pursuant to law, the report of 
     a rule entitled ``The American Recovery and Reinvestment Act 
     of 2009; Secondary Market First Lien Position 504 Loan Pool 
     Guarantee'' (RIN3245-AF90) as received during adjournment of 
     the Senate in the Office of the President of the Senate on 
     November 24, 2009; to the Committee on Small Business and 
     Entrepreneurship.
       EC-3852. A communication from the Deputy General Counsel, 
     Office of Surety Guarantees, Small Business Administration, 
     transmitting, pursuant to law, the report of a rule entitled 
     ``American Recovery and Reinvestment Act: Surety Bond 
     Guarantees; Size Standards'' (RIN3245-AF94) as received 
     during adjournment of the Senate in the Office of the 
     President of the Senate on November 24, 2009; to the 
     Committee on Small Business and Entrepreneurship.
       EC-3853. A communication from the Deputy General Counsel, 
     HUBZone Program Office, Small Business Administration, 
     transmitting, pursuant to law, the report of a rule entitled 
     ``HUBZone and Government Contracting'' (RIN3245-AF44) as 
     received during adjournment of the Senate in the Office of 
     the President of the Senate on November 24, 2009; to the 
     Committee on Small Business and Entrepreneurship.
       EC-3854. A communication from the Director of Regulations 
     Management, Veterans Benefits Administration, Department of 
     Veterans Affairs, transmitting, pursuant to law, the report 
     of a rule entitled ``Servicemembers' Group Life Insurance -- 
     Dependent Coverage'' (RIN2900-AN39) received in the Office of 
     the President of the Senate on November 19, 2009; to the 
     Committee on Veterans' Affairs.

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