[Congressional Record Volume 156, Number 15 (Tuesday, February 2, 2010)]
[House]
[Pages H468-H470]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]


                     EXECUTIVE COMMUNICATIONS, ETC.

   Under clause 2 of Rule XXIV, executive communications were taken 
from the Speaker's table and referred as follows:

       5872. A letter from the Director, Program Development and 
     Regulatory Analysis, Rural Utilities Service, Department of 
     Agriculture, transmitting the Department's final rule -- 
     Electric Program: Definition of Rural Area (RIN: 0572-AC15) 
     received January 7, 2010, pursuant to 5 U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A); 
     to the Committee on Agriculture.
       5873. A letter from the Congressional Review Coordinator, 
     Department of Agriculture, transmitting the Department's 
     final rule -- National Veterinary Accreditation Program 
     [Docket No.: APHIS-2006-0093] (RIN: 0579-AC04) received 
     December 14, 2009, pursuant to 5 U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A); to the 
     Committee on Agriculture.
       5874. A letter from the NRCS Acting Farm Bill Coordinator, 
     Department of Agriculture, transmitting the Department's 
     final rule -- Compliance With NEPA (RIN: 0578-AA55) received 
     January 7, 2010, pursuant to 5 U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A); to the 
     Committee on Agriculture.
       5875. A letter from the Director, Regulatory Review Group, 
     Department of Agriculture, transmitting the Department's 
     final rule -- Supplemental Revenue Assistance Payments 
     Program (RIN: 0560-AH90) received January 7, 2010, pursuant 
     to 5 U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A); to the Committee on Agriculture.
       5876. A letter from the Deputy Director, Regulations Policy 
     and Management Staff, Department of Health and Human 
     Services, transmitting the Department's final rule -- Listing 
     of Color Additives Exempt From Certification; Paracoccus 
     Pigment [Docket No.: FDA-2007-C-0456] (formerly Docket No.: 
     2007-C-0245) received January 7, 2010, pursuant to 5 U.S.C. 
     801(a)(1)(A); to the Committee on Agriculture.
       5877. A letter from the Chairman and Chief Excutive 
     Officer, Farm Credit Administration, transmitting the 
     Administration's final rule -- Federal Agricultural Mortgage 
     Corporation Funding and Fiscal Affairs; Risk-Based Capital 
     Requirements (RIN: 3052-AC51) received January 7, 2010, 
     pursuant to 5 U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A); to the Committee on 
     Agriculture.
       5878. A communication from the President of the United 
     States, transmitting the Budget of the United States 
     Government for Fiscal Year 2011, pursuant to 31 U.S.C. 
     1105(a); (H. Doc. No. 111--82); to the Committee on 
     Appropriations and ordered to be printed.
       5879. A letter from the Deputy to the Chairman, Federal 
     Deposit Insurance Corporation, transmitting the Corporation's 
     final rule -- Prepaid Assessments (RIN: 3064-AD51) received 
     January 7, 2010, pursuant to 5 U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A); to the 
     Committee on Financial Services.
       5880. A letter from the General Counsel, National Credit 
     Union Administration, transmitting the Administration's final 
     rule -- Prompt Corrective Action; Amended Definition of Post-
     Merger Net Worth (RIN: 3133-AD43) received January 7, 2010, 
     pursuant to 5 U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A); to the Committee on 
     Financial Services.
       5881. A letter from the General Counsel, National Credit 
     Union Administration, transmitting the Administration's final 
     rule -- Organization and Operations of Federal Credit Unions; 
     Underserved Areas (IRPS 08-2) (RIN: 3133-AD48) received 
     January 7, 2010, pursuant to 5 U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A); to the 
     Committee on Financial Services.
       5882. A letter from the General Counsel, National Credit 
     Union Administration, transmitting the Administration's final 
     rule -- National Credit Union Share Insurance Fund Premium 
     and One Percent Deposit (RIN: 3133-AD63) received January 7, 
     2010, pursuant to 5 U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A); to the Committee on 
     Financial Services.
       5883. A letter from the Acting Director, Pension Benefit 
     Guaranty Corporation, transmitting the Corporation's final 
     rule -- USERRA Benefits Under Title IV of ERISA (RIN: 1212-
     AB19) received January 7, 2010, pursuant to 5 U.S.C. 
     801(a)(1)(A); to the Committee on Education and Labor.
       5884. A letter from the Acting Director, Pension Benefit 
     Guaranty Corporation, transmitting the Corporations's final 
     rule -- Allocation of Assets in Single-Employer Plans; 
     Valuation of Benefits and Assets; Expected Retirement Age 
     received January 7, 2010, pursuant to 5 U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A); 
     to the Committee on Education and Labor.
       5885. A letter from the Acting Director, Pension Benefit 
     Guaranty Corporation, transmitting the Corporation's final 
     rule -- Benefits Payable in Terminated Single-Employer Plans; 
     Limitations on Guaranteed Benefits; Maximum Guaranteeable 
     Benefit received January 7, 2010, pursuant to 5 U.S.C. 
     801(a)(1)(A); to the Committee on Education and Labor.
       5886. A letter from the Acting Director, Pension Benefit 
     Guaranty Corporation, transmitting the Corporaton's final 
     rule -- Allocation of Assets in Single-Employer Plans; 
     Benefits Payable in Terminated Single-Employer Plans; 
     Interest Assumptions for Valuing and Paying Benefits received 
     January 7, 2010, pursuant to 5 U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A); to the 
     Committee on Education and Labor.
       5887. A letter from the Deputy Director, Regulations Policy 
     and Management Staff, Department of Health and Human 
     Services, transmitting the Department's final rule--Current 
     Good Manufacturing Practice for Positron Emission Tomography 
     Drugs [Docket No.: FDA-2004-N-0449] (formerly Docket No.: 
     2004N-0439) received January 7, 2010, pursuant to 5 U.S.C. 
     801(a)(1)(A); to the Committee on Energy and Commerce.
       5888. A letter from the General Counsel, FERC, Federal 
     Energy Regulatory Commission, transmitting the Commission's 
     final rule -- Revised Filing Requirements for Centralized 
     Service Companies Under the Public Utility Holding Company 
     Act of 2005, the Federal Power Act, and the Natural Gas Act 
     [Docket No.: RM09-21-000; Order No. 731) received January 7, 
     2010, pursuant to 5 U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A); to the Committee on 
     Energy and Commerce.
       5889. A letter from the Chairman, Council of the Distict of 
     Columbia, transmitting Transmittal of D.C. ACT 18-292, 
     ``Advisory Neighborhood Commission Vacancy Amendment Act of 
     2010''; to the Committee on Oversight and Government Reform.
       5890. A letter from the Chairman, Council of the District 
     of Columbia, transmitting Transmittal of D.C. ACT 18-296, 
     ``Hospital and Medical Services Corporation Regulatory 
     Temporary Amendment Act of 2010''; to the Committee on 
     Oversight and Government Reform.
       5891. A letter from the Chairman, Council of the District 
     of Columbia, transmitting Transmittal of D.C. ACT 18-295, 
     ``High Technology Commercial Real Estate Database and Service 
     Providers Tax Abatement Act of 2010''; to the Committee on 
     Oversight and Government Reform.
       5892. A letter from the Chairman, Council of the District 
     of Columbia, transmitting

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     Transmittal of D.C. ACT 18-302, ``Anacostia River Clean Up 
     and Protection Clarification Temporary Amendment Act of 
     2010''; to the Committee on Oversight and Government Reform.
       5893. A letter from the Chairman, Council of the District 
     of Columbia, transmitting Transmittal of D.C. ACT 18-301, 
     ``Unauthorized Contract Stop Payment Temporary Act of 2010''; 
     to the Committee on Oversight and Government Reform.
       5894. A letter from the Chairman, Council of the District 
     of Columbia, transmitting Transmittal of D.C. ACT 18-299, 
     ``Abe Pollin City Title Championship and Title Trophy 
     Designation Temporary Act of 2010''; to the Committee on 
     Oversight and Government Reform.
       5895. A letter from the Chairman, Council of the District 
     of Columbia, transmitting Transmittal of D.C. ACT 18-298, 
     ``Prevention of Child Abuse and Neglect Temporary Act of 
     2010''; to the Committee on Oversight and Government Reform.
       5896. A letter from the Chairman, Council of the District 
     of Columbia, transmitting Transmittal of D.C. ACT 18-297, 
     ``Agreements Between the District of Columbia and Boys and 
     Girls Club of Greater Washington Temporary Approval Act of 
     2010''; to the Committee on Oversight and Government Reform.
       5897. A letter from the Chairman, Council of the District 
     of Columbia, transmitting Transmittal of D.C. ACT 18-291, 
     ``Affordable Housing Opportunities Residential Rental Project 
     Property Tax Exemption and Equitable Real Property Tax Relief 
     Act of 2010''; to the Committee on Oversight and Government 
     Reform.
       5898. A letter from the Chairman, Council of the District 
     of Columbia, transmitting Transmittal of D.C. ACT 18-290, 
     ``Park Place at Petworth, Highland Park, and Highland Park 
     Phase II Economic Development Act of 2010''; to the Committee 
     on Oversight and Government Reform.
       5899. A letter from the Chairman, Council of the District 
     of Columbia, transmitting Transmittal of D.C. ACT 18-289, 
     ``51st State Commission Establishment Act of 2010''; to the 
     Committee on Oversight and Government Reform.
       5900. A letter from the Chairman, Council of the District 
     of Columbia, transmitting Transmittal of D.C. ACT 18-288, 
     ``State Board of Education License Plate Amendment Act of 
     2010''; to the Committee on Oversight and Government Reform.
       5901. A letter from the Chairman, Council of the District 
     of Columbia, transmitting Transmittal of D.C. ACT 18-287, 
     ``WMATA Compact Amendment Act of 2010''; to the Committee on 
     Oversight and Government Reform.
       5902. A letter from the Chairman, Council of the District 
     of Columbia, transmitting Transmittal of D.C. ACT 18-300, 
     ``Executive Grant-Making Authority Limitation Temporary Act 
     of 2010''; to the Committee on Oversight and Government 
     Reform.
       5903. A letter from the Chairman, Council of the District 
     of Columbia, transmitting Transmittal of D.C. ACT 18-286, 
     ``Heights on Georgia Avenue Tax Exemption Act of 2010''; to 
     the Committee on Oversight and Government Reform.
       5904. A letter from the Chairman, Council of the District 
     of Columbia, transmitting Transmittal of D.C. ACT 18-293, 
     ``District of Columbia Housing Authority Board of 
     Commissioners Amendment Act of 2010''; to the Committee on 
     Oversight and Government Reform.
       5905. A letter from the Chairman, Council of the District 
     of Columbia, transmitting Transmittal of D.C. ACT 18-294, 
     ``Arthur Capper/Carrollsburg Public Improvements Revenue 
     Bonds Amendment Act of 2010''; to the Committee on Oversight 
     and Government Reform.
       5906. A letter from the Deputy Assistant Administrator for 
     Operations, 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; 2010 Harvest 
     Specifications and Management Measures for Petrale Sole 
     [Docket No.: 0907301200-91412-03] (RIN: 0648-AY07) received 
     January 7, 2010, pursuant to 5 U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A); to the 
     Committee on Natural Resources.
       5907. A letter from the 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 2009 Winter II Period [Docket 
     No.: 0809251266-81485-02] (RIN: 0648-XS93) received January 
     7, 2010, pursuant to 5 U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A); to the Committee 
     on Natural Resources.
       5908. 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.: 090206144 9697 
     02] (RIN: 0648-XS73) received January 7, 2010, pursuant to 5 
     U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A); to the Committee on Natural Resources.
       5909. A letter from the Acting Assistant Administrator For 
     Fisheries, NMFS, National Oceanic and Atmospheric 
     Administration, transmitting the Administration's final rule 
     -- International Fisheries; Pacific Tuna Fisheries; Fishing 
     Restrictions in the Longline and Purse Seine Fisheries in the 
     Eastern Pacific Ocean in 2009, 2010, and 2011 [Docket No.: 
     0907231161-91189-01] (RIN: 0648-AY08) received January 7, 
     2010, pursuant to 5 U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A); to the Committee on 
     Natural Resources.
       5910. A letter from the Deputy Assistant Administrator for 
     Regulatory Programs, NMFS, National Oceanic and Atmospheric 
     Administration, transmitting the Administration's final rule 
     -- International Fisheries Regulations; Fisheries in the 
     Western Pacific; Pelagic Fisheries; Hawaii-based Shallow-set 
     Longline Fishery [Docket No.: 080225267-91393-03] (RIN: 0648-
     AW49) received January 7, 2010, pursuant to 5 U.S.C. 
     801(a)(1)(A); to the Committee on Natural Resources.
       5911. 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 Caribbean, Gulf of Mexico, and South 
     Atlantic; Snapper-grouper Fishery of the South Atlantic; 
     Closure of the 2009-2010 Commercial Fishery for Black Sea 
     Bass in the South Atlantic [Docket No.: 040205043-4043-01] 
     (RIN: 0648-SX56) received January 7, 2010, pursuant to 5 
     U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A); to the Committee on Natural Resources.
       5912. A letter from the Deputy Assistant Administrator for 
     Regulatory Programs, NMFS, National Oceanic and Atmospheric 
     Administration, transmitting the Administration's final rule 
     -- Atlantic Highly Migratory Species; North and South 
     Atlantic Swordfish Quotas [080724902-91404-02] (RIN: 0648-
     AX07) received January 7, 2010, pursuant to 5 U.S.C. 
     801(a)(1)(A); to the Committee on Natural Resources.
       5913. A letter from the Attorney -- Advisor, Department of 
     Homeland Security, transmitting the Department's final rule 
     -- Safety Zone; San Clemente Island Northwest Harbor December 
     and January Training; Northwest Harbor, San Clemente Island, 
     CA [Docket No.: USCG-2009-0921] (RIN: 1625-AA00) received 
     January 6, 2010, pursuant to 5 U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A); to the 
     Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure.
       5914. A letter from the Program Analyst, Department of 
     Transportation, transmitting the Department's final rule -- 
     Airworthiness Directives; Bombardier, Inc. (Type Certificate 
     Previously Held by de Havilland, Inc.) Model DHC-8-400 Series 
     Airplanes [Docket No.: FAA-2009-0785; Directorate Identifier 
     2009-NM-125-AD; Amendment 39-16163; AD 2010-01-06] (RIN: 
     2120-AA64) received January 12, 2010, pursuant to 5 U.S.C. 
     801(a)(1)(A); to the Committee on Transportation and 
     Infrastructure.
       5915. A letter from the Program Analyst, Department of 
     Transportation, transmitting the Department's final rule -- 
     Airworthiness Directives; McDonnell Douglas Corporation Model 
     DC-10-10, DC-10-10F, DC-10-15, DC-10-30, DC-10-30F (KC-10A 
     and KDC-10), DC-10-40, DC-10-40F, MD-10-10F, and MD-10-30F 
     Airplanes [Docket No.: FAA-2007-0186; Directorate Identifier 
     2007-NM-226-AD; Amendment 39-16156; AD 2009-26-17] (RIN: 
     2120-AA64) received January 12, 2010, pursuant to 5 U.S.C. 
     801(a)(1)(A); to the Committee on Transportation and 
     Infrastructure.
       5916. A letter from the Program Analyst, Department of 
     Transportation, transmitting the Department's final rule -- 
     Amendment of Class E Airspace; Riverton, WY [Docket No.: FAA-
     2009-0704; Airspace Docket No. 09-ANM-9] received January 12, 
     2010, pursuant to 5 U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A); to the Committee on 
     Transportation and Infrastructure.
       5917. A letter from the Program Analyst, Department of 
     Transportation, transmitting the Department's final rule -- 
     Establishment and Modification of Class E Airspace; Bishop, 
     CA [Docket No. FAA-2009-0695; Airspace Docket No. 09-AWP-7] 
     received January 12, 2010, pursuant to 5 U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A); 
     to the Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure.
       5918. A letter from the Program Analyst, Department of 
     Transportation, transmitting the Department's final rule -- 
     Amendment of Class E Airspace; Gadsden, AL [Docket No.: FAA-
     2009-0955; Airspace Docket No. 09-ASO-28] received January 
     12, 2010, pursuant to 5 U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A); to the Committee 
     on Transportation and Infrastructure.
       5919. A letter from the Program Analyst, Department of 
     Transportation, transmitting the Department's final rule -- 
     Amendment of Class D Airspace; St. Louis, MO [Docket No.: 
     FAA-2009-0543; Airspace Docket No. 09-ACE-9] received January 
     12, 2010, pursuant to 5 U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A); to the Committee 
     on Transportation and Infrastructure.
       5920. A letter from the Program Analyst, Department of 
     Transportation, transmitting the Department's final rule -- 
     Amendment of Class E Airspace; West Branch, MI [Docket No.: 
     FAA-2009-0696; Airspace Docket No. 09-AGL-18] received 
     January 12, 2010, pursuant to 5 U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A); to the 
     Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure.
       5921. A letter from the Program Analyst, Department of 
     Transportation, transmitting the Department's final rule -- 
     Establishment of Class E Airspace; Albany, TX [Docket No.: 
     FAA-2009-0631; Airspace Docket No. 09-ASW-19] received 
     January 12, 2010, pursuant to 5 U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A); to the 
     Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure.
       5922. A letter from the Program Analyst, Department of 
     Transportation, transmitting the Department's final rule -- 
     Amendment of Class E Airspace; Red Oak, IA [Docket No.: FAA-
     2009-0801; Airspace Docket No. 09-ACE-11] received January 
     12, 2010, pursuant to 5 U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A); to the Committee 
     on Transportation and Infrastructure.
       5923. A letter from the Trial Attorney, Department of 
     Transportation, transmitting

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     the Department's final rule -- Qualification and 
     Certifications of Locomotive Engineers; Miscellaneous 
     Revisions [Docket No.: FRA-2008-0091, Notice No. 4] (RIN: 
     2130-AB95) received January 5, 2010, pursuant to 5 U.S.C. 
     801(a)(1)(A); to the Committee on Transportation and 
     Infrastructure.
       5924. A letter from the Program Analyst, Department ot 
     Transportation, transmitting the Department's final rule -- 
     Amendment of Class E Airspace; Altus, OK [Docket No.: FAA-
     2009-0540; Airspace Docket No. 09-ASW-17] received January 
     12, 2010, pursuant to 5 U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A); to the Committee 
     on Transportation and Infrastructure.
       5925. A letter from the Senior Trial Attorney, Federal 
     Railroad Administration, transmitting the Administration's 
     final rule -- Passenger Equipment Safety Standards; Front End 
     Strength of Cab Cars and Multiple-Unit Locomotives [Docket 
     No.: FRA-2006-25268, Notice No. 2] (RIN: 2130-AB80) received 
     January 12, 2010, pursuant to 5 U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A); to the 
     Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure.
       5926. A letter from the Lead Aerospace Engineer 
     (Structures), Office of Aviation Safety, National 
     Transportation Safety Board, transmitting the Board's final 
     rule -- Notification and Reporting of Aircraft Accidents or 
     Incidents and Overdue Aircraft, and Preservation of Aircraft 
     Wreckage, Mail, Cargo, and Records received December 17, 
     2009, pursuant to 5 U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A); to the Committee on 
     Transportation and Infrastructure.
       5927. A letter from the Branch Chief, Border Security 
     Regulations, Bureau of Customs and Border Protection, 
     transmitting the Bureau's final rule -- Importer Security 
     Filing and Additional Carrier Requirements; Correction 
     [Docket Number: USCBP-2007-0077] (RIN: 1651-AA70) received 
     December 18, 2009, pursuant to 5 U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A); to the 
     Committee on Ways and Means.
       5928. A letter from the Chief, Publications and 
     Regulations, Internal Revenue Service, transmitting the 
     Service's final rule -- Extension of Temporary Rules Allowing 
     Governmental Issuers to Purchase and Hold Their Own Tax-
     Exempt Bonds [Notice 2010-7] received December 28, 2009, 
     pursuant to 5 U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A); to the Committee on Ways 
     and Means.
       5929. A letter from the Chief, Publications and 
     Regulations, Internal Revenue Service, transmitting the 
     Service's final rule -- Arbitrage Treatment of Certain 
     Guarantee Funds [Notice 2010-5] received December 18, 2009, 
     pursuant to 5 U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A); to the Committee on Ways 
     and Means.
       5930. A letter from the Chief, Publications and Regulations 
     Branch, Internal Revenue Service, transmitting the Service's 
     final rule -- 2009 Cumulative List of Changes in Plan 
     Qualification Requirements [Notice 2009-98] received December 
     18, 2009, pursuant to 5 U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A); to the Committee 
     on Ways and Means.
       5931. A letter from the Chief, Publications and Regulations 
     Branch, Internal Revenue Service, transmitting the Service's 
     final rule -- Extension of Deadline to Adopt Certain 
     Retirement Plan Amendments [Notice 2009-97] received December 
     18, 2009, pursuant to 5 U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A); to the Committee 
     on Ways and Means.
       5932. A letter from the Chief, Publications and Regulations 
     Branch, Internal Revenue Service, transmitting the Service's 
     final rule -- Application of Section 382 to Corporations 
     Whose Instruments are Acquired and Disposed of by the 
     Treasury Department Under Certain Programs Pursuant to the 
     Emergency Economic Stabilization Act of 2008 [Notice 2010-2] 
     received December 18, 2009, pursuant to 5 U.S.C. 
     801(a)(1)(A); to the Committee on Ways and Means.
       5933. A letter from the Chief, Publications and 
     Regulations, Internal Revenue Service, transmitting the 
     Service's final rule -- Guidance on the Application of Sec. 
     409(a) to Changes to Nonqualified Deferred Compensation Plans 
     to Comply with an Advisory Opinion of the Office of the 
     Special Master for TARP Executive Compensation [Notice 2009-
     92] received December 18, 2009, pursuant to 5 U.S.C. 
     801(a)(1)(A); to the Committee on Ways and Means.

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