[Congressional Record Volume 156, Number 105 (Thursday, July 15, 2010)]
[Senate]
[Pages S5960-S5962]
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-6633. A communication from the Executive Analyst, Office 
     of the Secretary, Department of Health and Human Services, 
     transmitting, pursuant to law, a report on the 
     discontinuation of service in acting role and action on the 
     nomination for the position of Assistant Secretary for 
     Planning and Evaluation; to the Committee on Health, 
     Education, Labor, and Pensions.
       EC-6634. A communication from the Secretary of Health and 
     Human Services, transmitting, pursuant to law, a report 
     entitled ``Fiscal Year 2009 Medical Device User Fee and 
     Modernization Act (MDUFMA) Financial Report''; to the 
     Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions.
       EC-6635. A communication from the Program Manager, Office 
     of the National Coordinator for Health Information 
     Technology, Department of Health and Human Services, 
     transmitting, pursuant to law, the report of a rule entitled 
     ``Health Information Technology: Initial Set of Standards, 
     Implementation Specifications, and Certification Criteria for 
     Electronic Health Record Technology'' (RIN0991-AB58) received 
     in the Office of the President of the Senate on July 13, 
     2010; to the Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and 
     Pensions.
       EC-6636. A communication from the Acting Deputy Associate 
     Administrator for Acquisition Policy, General Services 
     Administration, transmitting, pursuant to law, the report of 
     a rule entitled ``Federal Acquisition Regulation; FAR 
     Circular 2005-44, Introduction'' (FAC 2005-44) received in 
     the Office of the President of the Senate on July 12, 2010; 
     to the Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental 
     Affairs.
       EC-6637. A communication from the Acting Deputy Associate 
     Administrator for Acquisition Policy, General Services 
     Administration, transmitting, pursuant to law, the report of 
     a rule entitled ``Federal Acquisition Regulation; FAR 
     Circular 2008-039, Reporting Executive Compensation and 
     First--Tier Subcontract Awards'' (FAC 2005-44) received in 
     the Office of the President of the Senate on July 12, 2010; 
     to the Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental 
     Affairs.
       EC-6638. A communication from the Acting Deputy Associate 
     Administrator for Acquisition Policy, General Services 
     Administration, transmitting, pursuant to law, the report of 
     a rule entitled ``Federal Acquisition Regulation; FAR 
     Circular 2005-44, Small Entity Compliance Guide'' (FAC 2005-
     44) received in the Office of the President of the Senate on 
     July 12, 2010; to the Committee on Homeland Security and 
     Governmental Affairs.
       EC-6639. A communication from the Associate General 
     Counsel, Department of Homeland Security, transmitting, 
     pursuant to law, a report relative to a vacancy in the 
     Federal Emergency Management Agency in the position of 
     Administrator, U.S. Fire Administration; to the Committee on 
     Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs.
       EC-6640. A communication from the Director, Office of 
     Personnel Management, transmitting, pursuant to law, the 
     Office's annual report on Federal agencies' use of the 
     physicians comparability allowance (PCA) program; to the 
     Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs.

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       EC-6641. A communication from the Director, Office of 
     Personnel Management, transmitting a legislative proposal 
     entitled ``Federal Civilian Employees in Zones of Armed 
     Conflict Benefits Act of 2010''; to the Committee on Homeland 
     Security and Governmental Affairs.
       EC-6642. A communication from the General Counsel of the 
     Department of Defense, transmitting a legislative proposal 
     entitled ``Federal Civilian Employees in Zones of Armed 
     Conflict Benefits Act of 2010''; to the Committee on Homeland 
     Security and Governmental Affairs.
       EC-6643. A communication from the Congressional Review 
     Coordinator, Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service, 
     Department of Agriculture, transmitting, pursuant to law, the 
     report of a rule entitled ``Viruses, Serums, Toxins, and 
     Analogous Products and Patent Term Restoration; 
     Nonsubstantive Amendments'' (Docket No. APHIS-2009-0069) 
     received in the Office of the President of the Senate on July 
     14, 2010; to the Committee on Agriculture, Nutrition, and 
     Forestry.
       EC-6644. 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 ``Tier I Issue: IRC  118 Abuse 
     Directive No. 9'' (LMSB-4-0710-020) received in the Office of 
     the President of the Senate on July 14, 2010; to the 
     Committee on Finance.
       EC-6645. A communication from the Deputy Associate Director 
     for Management and Administration and Designated Reporting 
     Official, Office of National Drug Control Policy, Executive 
     Office of the President, transmitting, pursuant to law, (2) 
     reports relative to vacancies in the Office of National Drug 
     Control Policy in the positions of Deputy Director for Demand 
     Reduction and Deputy Director for State, Local and Tribal 
     Affairs; to the Committee on the Judiciary.
       EC-6646. A communication from the Secretary, Federal Trade 
     Commission, transmitting, pursuant to law, a report entitled 
     ``College Scholarship Fraud Prevention Act of 2000 Annual 
     Report to Congress: July 2010''; to the Committee on the 
     Judiciary.
       EC-6647. A communication from the Attorney Advisor, U.S. 
     Coast Guard, Department of Homeland Security, transmitting, 
     pursuant to law, the report of a rule entitled ``Safety Zone; 
     Fourth of July Fireworks Event, Pagan River, Smithfield, VA'' 
     ((RIN1625-AA00)(Docket No. UCSG-2010-0454)) received in the 
     Office of the President of the Senate on July 14, 2010; to 
     the Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation.
       EC-6648. A communication from the Attorney Advisor, U.S. 
     Coast Guard, Department of Homeland Security, transmitting, 
     pursuant to law, the report of a rule entitled ``Safety Zone; 
     Stockton Ports Baseball Club/City of Stockton, 4th of July 
     Fireworks Display, Stockton, CA'' ((RIN1625-AA00)(Docket No. 
     USCG-2010-0369)) received in the Office of the President of 
     the Senate on July 14, 2010; to the Committee on Commerce, 
     Science, and Transportation.
       EC-6649. A communication from the Attorney Advisor, U.S. 
     Coast Guard, Department of Homeland Security, transmitting, 
     pursuant to law, the report of a rule entitled ``Safety Zone; 
     Jameson Beach 4th of July Fireworks Display'' ((RIN1625-
     AA00)(Docket No. USCG-2010-0378)) received in the Office of 
     the President of the Senate on July 14, 2010; to the 
     Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation.
       EC-6650. A communication from the Attorney Advisor, U.S. 
     Coast Guard, Department of Homeland Security, transmitting, 
     pursuant to law, the report of a rule entitled ``Safety Zone; 
     Marine Events within the Captain of the Port Sector Northern 
     New England Area of Responsibility, July through September'' 
     ((RIN1625-AA00)(Docket No. USCG-2010-0315)) received in the 
     Office of the President of the Senate on July 14, 2010; to 
     the Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation.
       EC-6651. A communication from the Attorney Advisor, U.S. 
     Coast Guard, Department of Homeland Security, transmitting, 
     pursuant to law, the report of a rule entitled ``Safety Zone; 
     Ship Repair in Penobscot Bay, ME'' ((RIN1625-AA00)(Docket No. 
     USCG-2010-0519)) received in the Office of the President of 
     the Senate on July 14, 2010; to the Committee on Commerce, 
     Science, and Transportation.
       EC-6652. A communication from the Attorney Advisor, U.S. 
     Coast Guard, Department of Homeland Security, transmitting, 
     pursuant to law, the report of a rule entitled ``Safety Zone; 
     AVI May Fireworks Display, Laughlin, Nevada, NV'' ((RIN1625-
     AA00)(Docket No. USCG-2009-1132)) received in the Office of 
     the President of the Senate on July 14, 2010; to the 
     Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation.
       EC-6653. A communication from the Attorney Advisor, U.S. 
     Coast Guard, Department of Homeland Security, transmitting, 
     pursuant to law, the report of a rule entitled ``Safety Zone; 
     America's Discount Tire 50th Anniversary, Fireworks Display, 
     South Lake Tahoe, CA'' ((RIN1625-AA00)(Docket No. USCG-2010-
     0151)) received in the Office of the President of the Senate 
     on July 14, 2010; to the Committee on Commerce, Science, and 
     Transportation.
       EC-6654. A communication from the Attorney Advisor, U.S. 
     Coast Guard, Department of Homeland Security, transmitting, 
     pursuant to law, the report of a rule entitled ``Safety Zone; 
     Tacoma Freedom Fair Air Show, Commencement Bay, Tacoma, 
     Washington'' ((RIN1625-AA00)(Docket No. USCG-2010-0495)) 
     received in the Office of the President of the Senate on July 
     14, 2010; to the Committee on Commerce, Science, and 
     Transportation.
       EC-6655. A communication from the Attorney Advisor, U.S. 
     Coast Guard, Department of Homeland Security, transmitting, 
     pursuant to law, the report of a rule entitled ``Safety Zone; 
     Delta Independence Day Foundation Celebration, Mandeville 
     Island, CA'' ((RIN1625-AA00)(Docket No. USCG-2010-0364)) 
     received in the Office of the President of the Senate on July 
     14, 2010; to the Committee on Commerce, Science, and 
     Transportation.
       EC-6656. A communication from the Attorney Advisor, U.S. 
     Coast Guard, Department of Homeland Security, transmitting, 
     pursuant to law, the report of a rule entitled ``Safety Zone; 
     City of Pittsburg Independence Day Celebration, Pittsburg, 
     CA'' ((RIN1625-AA00)(Docket No. USCG-2010-0366)) received in 
     the Office of the President of the Senate on July 14, 2010; 
     to the Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation.
       EC-6657. A communication from the Attorney Advisor, U.S. 
     Coast Guard, Department of Homeland Security, transmitting, 
     pursuant to law, the report of a rule entitled ``Safety Zone; 
     Fourth of July Fireworks Event, Cape Charles City Harbor, 
     Cape Charles, VA'' ((RIN1625-AA00)(Docket No. USCG-2010-
     0477)) received in the Office of the President of the Senate 
     on July 14, 2010; to the Committee on Commerce, Science, and 
     Transportation.
       EC-6658. A communication from the Attorney Advisor, U.S. 
     Coast Guard, Department of Homeland Security, transmitting, 
     pursuant to law, the report of a rule entitled ``Safety Zone; 
     July Firework Display in Captain of the Port, Puget Sound 
     AOR'' ((RIN1625-AA00)(Docket No. USCG-2010-0476)) received in 
     the Office of the President of the Senate on July 14, 2010; 
     to the Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation.
       EC-6659. A communication from the Attorney Advisor, U.S. 
     Coast Guard, Department of Homeland Security, transmitting, 
     pursuant to law, the report of a rule entitled ``Safety Zone; 
     Neptune Deep Water Port, Atlantic Ocean, Boston, MA'' 
     ((RIN1625-AA00)(Docket No. USCG-2010-0542)) received in the 
     Office of the President of the Senate on July 14, 2010; to 
     the Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation.
       EC-6660. A communication from the Attorney Advisor, U.S. 
     Coast Guard, Department of Homeland Security, transmitting, 
     pursuant to law, the report of a rule entitled ``Safety Zone; 
     City of Martinez 4th of July Fireworks, Martinez, CA'' 
     ((RIN1625-AA00)(Docket No. USCG-2010-0371)) received in the 
     Office of the President of the Senate on July 14, 2010; to 
     the Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation.
       EC-6661. A communication from the Attorney Advisor, U.S. 
     Coast Guard, Department of Homeland Security, transmitting, 
     pursuant to law, the report of a rule entitled ``Safety Zone; 
     Grand Marais Splash-In, West Bay, Lake Superior, Grand 
     Marais, MI'' ((RIN1625-AA00)(Docket No. USCG-2010-0470)) 
     received in the Office of the President of the Senate on July 
     14, 2010; to the Committee on Commerce, Science, and 
     Transportation.
       EC-6662. A communication from the Attorney Advisor, U.S. 
     Coast Guard, Department of Homeland Security, transmitting, 
     pursuant to law, the report of a rule entitled ``Safety Zone; 
     DEEPWATER HORIZON at Mississippi Canyon 252 Outer Continental 
     Shelf MODU in the Gulf of Mexico'' ((RIN1625-AA00)(Docket No. 
     USCG-2010-0448)) received in the Office of the President of 
     the Senate on July 14, 2010; to the Committee on Commerce, 
     Science, and Transportation.
       EC-6663. A communication from the Attorney, U.S. Coast 
     Guard, Department of Homeland Security, transmitting, 
     pursuant to law, the report of a rule entitled ``Safety Zone; 
     Shore Thing and Independence Day Fireworks, Chesapeake Bay, 
     Norfolk, VA'' ((RIN1625-AA00)(Docket No. USCG-2010-0294)) 
     received in the Office of the President of the Senate on July 
     14, 2010; to the Committee on Commerce, Science, and 
     Transportation.
       EC-6664. A communication from the Attorney, U.S. Coast 
     Guard, Department of Homeland Security, transmitting, 
     pursuant to law, the report of a rule entitled ``Safety Zone; 
     Mackinac Island 4th of July Fireworks, Lake Huron, Mackinac 
     Island, MI'' ((RIN1625-AA00)(Docket No. USCG-2010-0497)) 
     received in the Office of the President of the Senate on July 
     14, 2010; to the Committee on Commerce, Science, and 
     Transportation.
       EC-6665. A communication from the Attorney, U.S. Coast 
     Guard, Department of Homeland Security, transmitting, 
     pursuant to law, the report of a rule entitled ``Safety Zone; 
     Festivals and Fireworks Celebration, East Moran Bay, Lake 
     Huron, St. Ignace, MI'' ((RIN1625-AA00) (Docket No. USCG-
     2010-0452)) received in the Office of the President of the 
     Senate on July 14, 2010; to the Committee on Commerce, 
     Science, and Transportation.
       EC-6666. A communication from the Attorney, U.S. Coast 
     Guard, Department of Homeland Security, transmitting, 
     pursuant to law, the report of a rule entitled ``Safety Zone; 
     Reedville July 4th Celebration, Cockrell's Creek, Reedville, 
     VA'' ((RIN1625-AA00) (Docket No. USCG-2010-0293)) received

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     in the Office of the President of the Senate on July 14, 
     2010; to the Committee on Commerce, Science, and 
     Transportation.
       EC-6667. A communication from the Attorney, U.S. Coast 
     Guard, Department of Homeland Security, transmitting, 
     pursuant to law, the report of a rule entitled ``Safety Zone; 
     Sault Sainte Marie 4th of July Fireworks, St. Mary's River, 
     Sault Sainte Marie, MI'' ((RIN1625-AA00) (Docket No. USCG-
     2010-0543)) received in the Office of the President of the 
     Senate on July 14, 2010; to the Committee on Commerce, 
     Science, and Transportation.
       EC-6668. A communication from the Attorney, U.S. Coast 
     Guard, Department of Homeland Security, transmitting, 
     pursuant to law, the report of a rule entitled ``Safety Zone; 
     Michigan City Super Boat Grand Prix, Lake Michigan, Michigan 
     City, IN'' ((RIN1625-AA00) (Docket No. USCG-2010-0235)) 
     received in the Office of the President of the Senate on July 
     14, 2010; to the Committee on Commerce, Science, and 
     Transportation.
       EC-6669. A communication from the Attorney, U.S. Coast 
     Guard, Department of Homeland Security, transmitting, 
     pursuant to law, the report of a rule entitled ``Safety Zone; 
     Chicago Tall Ships Fireworks, Lake Michigan, Chicago, IL'' 
     ((RIN1625-AA00) (Docket No. USCG-2010-0250)) received in the 
     Office of the President of the Senate on July 14, 2010; to 
     the Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation.
       EC-6670. A communication from the Attorney, U.S. Coast 
     Guard, Department of Homeland Security, transmitting, 
     pursuant to law, the report of a rule entitled ``Safety Zone; 
     Wicomico Community Fireworks, Great Wicomico River, Mila, 
     VA'' ((RIN1625-AA00) (Docket No. USCG-2010-0023)) received in 
     the Office of the President of the Senate on July 14, 2010; 
     to the Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation.
       EC-6671. A communication from the Attorney, U.S. Coast 
     Guard, Department of Homeland Security, transmitting, 
     pursuant to law, the report of a rule entitled ``Safety Zone; 
     Red Bull Air Race, Detroit River, Detroit, MI'' ((RIN1625-
     AA00) (Docket No. USCG-2010-0174)) received in the Office of 
     the President of the Senate on July 14, 2010; to the 
     Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation.
       EC-6672. A communication from the Attorney, U.S. Coast 
     Guard, Department of Homeland Security, transmitting, 
     pursuant to law, the report of a rule entitled ``Safety Zone; 
     Private Fireworks, Wilson Creek, Gloucester, VA'' ((RIN1625-
     AA00) (Docket No. USCG-2010-0257)) received in the Office of 
     the President of the Senate on July 14, 2010; to the 
     Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation.
       EC-6673. A communication from the Attorney, U.S. Coast 
     Guard, Department of Homeland Security, transmitting, 
     pursuant to law, the report of a rule entitled ``Safety 
     Zones; City of Chicago's July 4th Celebration Fireworks, Lake 
     Michigan, Chicago, IL'' ((RIN1625-AA00) (Docket No. USCG-
     2010-0249)) received in the Office of the President of the 
     Senate on July 14, 2010; to the Committee on Commerce, 
     Science, and Transportation.
       EC-6674. A communication from the Attorney, U.S. Coast 
     Guard, Department of Homeland Security, transmitting, 
     pursuant to law, the report of a rule entitled ``Safety 
     Zones; Annual Firework Displays within the Captain of the 
     Port, Puget Sound Area of Responsibility'' ((RIN1625-AA00) 
     (Docket No. USCG-2010-0063)) received in the Office of the 
     President of the Senate on July 14, 2010; to the Committee on 
     Commerce, Science, and Transportation.
       EC-6675. A communication from the Attorney, U.S. Coast 
     Guard, Department of Homeland Security, transmitting, 
     pursuant to law, the report of a rule entitled ``Safety Zone; 
     Michigan Orthopaedic Society 50th Anniversary Fireworks, Lake 
     Huron, Mackinac Island, MI'' ((RIN1625-AA00) (Docket No. 
     USCG-2010-0496)) received in the Office of the President of 
     the Senate on July 14, 2010; to the Committee on Commerce, 
     Science, and Transportation.
       EC-6676. A communication from the Attorney, U.S. Coast 
     Guard, Department of Homeland Security, transmitting, 
     pursuant to law, the report of a rule entitled ``Safety Zone; 
     McNary-John Day Transmission Line Project, Columbia River, 
     Hermiston, OR'' ((RIN1625-AA00) (Docket No. USCG-2010-0504)) 
     received in the Office of the President of the Senate on July 
     14, 2010; to the Committee on Commerce, Science, and 
     Transportation.
       EC-6677. A communication from the Attorney, U.S. Coast 
     Guard, Department of Homeland Security, transmitting, 
     pursuant to law, the report of a rule entitled ``Safety Zone; 
     Milwaukee Air and Water Show, Lake Michigan, Milwaukee, WI'' 
     ((RIN1625-AA00) (Docket No. USCG-2010-0225)) received in the 
     Office of the President of the Senate on July 14, 2010; to 
     the Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation.
       EC-6678. A communication from the Attorney, U.S. Coast 
     Guard, Department of Homeland Security, transmitting, 
     pursuant to law, the report of a rule entitled ``Safety 
     Zones; 2010 Muskegon Summer Celebration Air Show, Muskegon 
     Lake, Muskegon, MI'' ((RIN1625-AA00) (Docket No. USCG-2010-
     0506)) received in the Office of the President of the Senate 
     on July 14, 2010; to the Committee on Commerce, Science, and 
     Transportation.
       EC-6679. A communication from the Attorney, U.S. Coast 
     Guard, Department of Homeland Security, transmitting, 
     pursuant to law, the report of a rule entitled ``Safety Zone; 
     Parade of Ships, Seattle SeaFair Fleet Week, Pier 66, Elliot 
     Bay, WA'' ((RIN1625-AA00) (Docket No. USCG-2010-0525)) 
     received in the Office of the President of the Senate on July 
     14, 2010; to the Committee on Commerce, Science, and 
     Transportation.
       EC-6680. A communication from the Attorney, U.S. Coast 
     Guard, Department of Homeland Security, transmitting, 
     pursuant to law, the report of a rule entitled ``Safety Zone; 
     Marquette 4th of July Fireworks, Marquette Harbor, Lake 
     Superior, Marquette, MI'' ((RIN1625-AA00) (Docket No. USCG-
     2010-0512)) received in the Office of the President of the 
     Senate on July 14, 2010; to the Committee on Commerce, 
     Science, and Transportation.
       EC-6681. A communication from the Attorney, U.S. Coast 
     Guard, Department of Homeland Security, transmitting, 
     pursuant to law, the report of a rule entitled ``Safety Zone; 
     Fireworks for the Virginia Lake Festival, Buggs Island Lake, 
     Clarksville, VA'' ((RIN1625-AA00) (Docket No. USCG-2010-
     0478)) received in the Office of the President of the Senate 
     on July 14, 2010; to the Committee on Commerce, Science, and 
     Transportation.
       EC-6682. A communication from the Attorney, U.S. Coast 
     Guard, Department of Homeland Security, transmitting, 
     pursuant to law, the report of a rule entitled ``Safety Zone; 
     North Jetty, Named the Barview Jetty, Tillamook Bay, OR'' 
     ((RIN1625-AA00) (Docket No. USCG-2010-0214)) received in the 
     Office of the President of the Senate on July 14, 2010; to 
     the Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation.
       EC-6683. A communication from the Attorney, U.S. Coast 
     Guard, Department of Homeland Security, transmitting, 
     pursuant to law, the report of a rule entitled ``Safety Zone; 
     Fireworks Display in Stevenson, WA'' ((RIN1625-AA00) (Docket 
     No. USCG-2010-0332)) received in the Office of the President 
     of the Senate on July 14, 2010; to the Committee on Commerce, 
     Science, and Transportation.
       EC-6684. A communication from the Attorney, U.S. Coast 
     Guard, Department of Homeland Security, transmitting, 
     pursuant to law, the report of a rule entitled ``Safety Zone; 
     Pierce County, Washington, Department of Emergency 
     Management, Regional Water Exercise'' ((RIN1625-AA00) (Docket 
     No. USCG-2010-0475)) received in the Office of the President 
     of the Senate on July 14, 2010; to the Committee on Commerce, 
     Science, and Transportation.
       EC-6685. A communication from the Attorney, U.S. Coast 
     Guard, Department of Homeland Security, transmitting, 
     pursuant to law, the report of a rule entitled ``Safety Zone; 
     Alligator River, NC'' ((RIN1625-AA00) (Docket No. USCG-2010-
     0091)) received in the Office of the President of the Senate 
     on July 14, 2010; to the Committee on Commerce, Science, and 
     Transportation.
       EC-6686. A communication from the Attorney, U.S. Coast 
     Guard, Department of Homeland Security, transmitting, 
     pursuant to law, the report of a rule entitled ``Safety Zone; 
     Wilson Bay, Jacksonville, NC'' ((RIN1625-AA00) (Docket No. 
     USCG-2010-0158)) received in the Office of the President of 
     the Senate on July 14, 2010; to the Committee on Commerce, 
     Science, and Transportation.

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