[Congressional Record Volume 156, Number 153 (Monday, November 29, 2010)]
[Senate]
[Pages S8241-S8244]
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-8132. A communication from the Senior Program Analyst, 
     Federal Aviation Administration, Department of 
     Transportation, transmitting, pursuant to law, the report of 
     a rule entitled ``Airworthiness Directives; Robert E. Rust, 
     Jr. Model DeHavilland DH.C1 Chipmunk 21, DH.C1 Chipmunk 22, 
     and DH.C1 Chipmunk 22A Airplanes'' ((RIN2120-AA64)(Docket No. 
     FAA-2010-0632)) received during adjournment of the Senate in 
     the Office of the President of the Senate on October 6, 2010; 
     to the Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation.
       EC-8133. A communication from the Senior Program Analyst, 
     Federal Aviation Administration, Department of 
     Transportation, transmitting, pursuant to law, the report of 
     a rule entitled ``Airworthiness Directives; Rolls-Royce 
     Deutschland Ltd and Co KG (RRD) Models Tay 620-15, Tay 650-
     15, and Tay 651-54 Turbofan Engines'' ((RIN2120-AA64)(Docket 
     No. FAA-2010-0301)) received during adjournment of the Senate 
     in the Office of the President of the Senate on October 29, 
     2010; to the Committee on Commerce, Science, and 
     Transportation.
       EC-8134. A communication from the Senior Program Analyst, 
     Federal Aviation Administration, Department of 
     Transportation, transmitting, pursuant to law, the report of 
     a rule entitled ``Airworthiness Directives; McDonnell Douglas 
     Corporation Model MD-11 and MD-11F Airplanes Equipped with 
     General Electric CF6-80C2 Series Engines'' ((RIN2120-
     AA64)(Docket No. FAA-2008-0403)) received during adjournment 
     of the Senate in the Office of the President of the Senate on 
     October 6, 2010; to the Committee on Commerce, Science, and 
     Transportation.
       EC-8135. A communication from the Senior Program Analyst, 
     Federal Aviation Administration, Department of 
     Transportation, transmitting, pursuant to law, the report of 
     a rule entitled ``Airworthiness Directives; Airbus Model 
     A330-200 and Model A340-200, -300, -500, and -600 Series 
     Airplanes'' ((RIN2120-AA64)(Docket No. FAA-2009-1215)) 
     received during adjournment of the Senate in the Office of 
     the President of the Senate on October 6, 2010; to the 
     Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation.
       EC-8136. A communication from the Senior Program Analyst, 
     Federal Aviation Administration, Department of 
     Transportation, transmitting, pursuant to law, the report of 
     a rule entitled ``Airworthiness Directives; Rolls Royce plc 
     RB211 Trent 700 and Trent 800 Series Turbofan Engines'' 
     ((RIN2120-AA64)(Docket No. FAA-2010-0364)) received during 
     adjournment of the Senate in the Office of the President of 
     the Senate on October 6, 2010; to the Committee on Commerce, 
     Science, and Transportation.
       EC-8137. A communication from the Senior Program Analyst, 
     Federal Aviation Administration, Department of 
     Transportation, transmitting, pursuant to law, the report of 
     a rule entitled ``Airworthiness Directives; The Cessna 
     Aircraft Company Model 750 Airplanes'' ((RIN2120-AA64)(Docket 
     No. FAA-2010-0380)) received during adjournment of the Senate 
     in the Office of the President of the Senate on October 6, 
     2010; to the Committee on Commerce, Science, and 
     Transportation.
       EC-8138. A communication from the Senior Program Analyst, 
     Federal Aviation Administration, Department of 
     Transportation, transmitting, pursuant to law, the report of 
     a rule entitled ``Airworthiness Directives; Turbomeca S.A. 
     ARRIEL 2B and 2B1 Turboshaft Engines'' ((RIN2120-AA64)(Docket 
     No. FAA-2007-28077)) received during adjournment of the 
     Senate in the Office of the President of the Senate on 
     October 6, 2010; to the Committee on Commerce, Science, and 
     Transportation.
       EC-8139. A communication from the Senior Program Analyst, 
     Federal Aviation Administration, Department of 
     Transportation, transmitting, pursuant to law, the report of 
     a rule entitled ``Airworthiness Directives; Bombardier-Rotax 
     GmbH Type 912 F, 912 S, and 914 F Series Reciprocating 
     Engines'' ((RIN2120-AA64)(Docket No. FAA-2010-0342)) received 
     during adjournment of the Senate in the Office of the 
     President of the Senate on October 6, 2010; to the Committee 
     on Commerce, Science, and Transportation.
       EC-8140. A communication from the Senior Program Analyst, 
     Federal Aviation Administration, Department of 
     Transportation, transmitting, pursuant to law, the report of 
     a rule entitled ``Airworthiness Directives; Bombardier, Inc. 
     Model CL-600-2B19 (Regional Jet Series 100 and 440) 
     Airplanes; Model CL-600-2C10 (Regional Jet Series 700, 701, 
     and 702) Airplanes; Model CL-600-2D15 (Regional Jet Series 
     705) and Model CL-600-2D24 (Regional Jet Series 900) 
     Airplanes'' ((RIN2120-AA64)(Docket No. FAA-2010-0375)) 
     received during adjournment of the Senate in the Office of 
     the President of the Senate on October 6, 2010; to the 
     Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation.
       EC-8141. A communication from the Senior Program Analyst, 
     Federal Aviation Administration, Department of 
     Transportation, transmitting, pursuant to law, the report of 
     a rule entitled ``Airworthiness Directives; GROB-WERKE (Type 
     Certificate Previously Held by BURKHART GROB Luft--und 
     Raumfahrt) Models G115C, G115D and G115D2 Airplanes'' 
     ((RIN2120-AA64)(Docket No. FAA-2010-0260)) received during 
     adjournment of the Senate in the Office of the President of 
     the Senate on October 6, 2010; to the Committee on Commerce, 
     Science, and Transportation.
       EC-8142. A communication from the Senior Program Analyst, 
     Federal Aviation Administration, Department of 
     Transportation, transmitting, pursuant to law, the report of 
     a rule entitled ``Airworthiness Directives; Bombardier, Inc. 
     Model CL-600-2B16 (CL-604 Variants (Including CL-605 
     Marketing Variant)) Airplanes'' ((RIN2120-AA64)(Docket No. 
     FAA-2010-0439)) received during adjournment of the Senate in 
     the Office of the President of the Senate on October 6, 2010; 
     to the Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation.

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       EC-8143. A communication from the Senior Program Analyst, 
     Federal Aviation Administration, Department of 
     Transportation, transmitting, pursuant to law, the report of 
     a rule entitled ``Airworthiness Directives; International 
     Aero Engines AG V2500-A1, V2522-A5, V2524-A5, V2525-D5, 
     V2527-A5, V2527E-A5, V2527M-A5, V2528-D5, V2530-A5, and 
     V2533-A5 Turbofan Engines'' ((RIN2120-AA64)(Docket No. FAA-
     2009-1100)) received during adjournment of the Senate in the 
     Office of the President of the Senate on October 6, 2010; to 
     the Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation.
       EC-8144. A communication from the Senior Program Analyst, 
     Federal Aviation Administration, Department of 
     Transportation, transmitting, pursuant to law, the report of 
     a rule entitled ``Airworthiness Directives; Pacific Aerospace 
     Limited Models FU24-954 and FU24A-954 Airplanes'' ((RIN2120-
     AA64)(Docket No. FAA-2010-0941)) received during adjournment 
     of the Senate in the Office of the President of the Senate on 
     October 6, 2010; to the Committee on Commerce, Science, and 
     Transportation.
       EC-8145. A communication from the Senior Program Analyst, 
     Federal Aviation Administration, Department of 
     Transportation, transmitting, pursuant to law, the report of 
     a rule entitled ``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, MD-10-30F, MD-11, and MD-11F Airplanes'' ((RIN2120-
     AA64)(Docket No. FAA-2010-0384)) received during adjournment 
     of the Senate in the Office of the President of the Senate on 
     October 14, 2010; to the Committee on Commerce, Science, and 
     Transportation.
       EC-8146. A communication from the Senior Program Analyst, 
     Federal Aviation Administration, Department of 
     Transportation, transmitting, pursuant to law, the report of 
     a rule entitled ``Airworthiness Directives; McDonnell Douglas 
     Corporation Model DC-10-30, DC-10-30F, DC-10-30F (KC-10A and 
     KDC-10), DC-10-40, DC-10-40F, and MD-10-30F Airplanes'' 
     ((RIN2120-AA64)(Docket No. FAA-2010-0514)) received during 
     adjournment of the Senate in the Office of the President of 
     the Senate on October 14, 2010; to the Committee on Commerce, 
     Science, and Transportation.
       EC-8147. A communication from the Senior Program Analyst, 
     Federal Aviation Administration, Department of 
     Transportation, transmitting, pursuant to law, the report of 
     a rule entitled ``Airworthiness Directives; Bombardier Inc., 
     Model CL 600 2B19 (Regional Jet Series 100 & 440) Airplanes'' 
     ((RIN2120-AA64)(Docket No. FAA-2010-0276)) received during 
     adjournment of the Senate in the Office of the President of 
     the Senate on October 6, 2010; to the Committee on Commerce, 
     Science, and Transportation.
       EC-8148. A communication from the Senior Program Analyst, 
     Federal Aviation Administration, Department of 
     Transportation, transmitting, pursuant to law, the report of 
     a rule entitled ``Airworthiness Directives; McDonnell Douglas 
     Corporation Model DC-8-31, DC-8-32, DC-8-33, DC-8-41, DC-8-
     42, and DC-8-43 Airplanes; Model DC-8-50 Series Airplanes; 
     Model DC-8F-54 and DC-8F-55 Airplanes; Model DC-8-60 Series 
     Airplanes; Model DC-8-60F Series Airplanes; Model DC-8-70 
     Series Airplanes; and Model DC-8-70F Series Airplanes'' 
     ((RIN2120-AA64)(Docket No. FAA-2010-0639)) received during 
     adjournment of the Senate in the Office of the President of 
     the Senate on October 14, 2010; to the Committee on Commerce, 
     Science, and Transportation.
       EC-8149. A communication from the Senior Program Analyst, 
     Federal Aviation Administration, Department of 
     Transportation, transmitting, pursuant to law, the report of 
     a rule entitled ``Airworthiness Directives; The Boeing 
     Company Model 747-100, 747-200B, and 747-200F Series 
     Airplanes'' ((RIN2120-AA64)(Docket No. FAA-2010-0552)) 
     received during adjournment of the Senate in the Office of 
     the President of the Senate on October 14, 2010; to the 
     Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation.
       EC-8150. A communication from the Senior Program Analyst, 
     Federal Aviation Administration, Department of 
     Transportation, transmitting, pursuant to law, the report of 
     a rule entitled ``Airworthiness Directives; BAE SYSTEMS 
     (Operations) Limited Model 4101 Airplanes'' ((RIN2120-
     AA64)(Docket No. FAA-2010-0474)) received during adjournment 
     of the Senate in the Office of the President of the Senate on 
     October 14, 2010; to the Committee on Commerce, Science, and 
     Transportation.
       EC-8151. A communication from the Senior Program Analyst, 
     Federal Aviation Administration, Department of 
     Transportation, transmitting, pursuant to law, the report of 
     a rule entitled ``Airworthiness Directives; Airbus Model A300 
     B4-600 Series Airplanes, Model A300 B4-600R Series Airplanes, 
     Model A300 C4-605R Variant F Airplanes, and Model A300 F4-
     600R Series Airplanes (Collectively called A300-600 Series 
     Airplanes)'' ((RIN2120-AA64)(Docket No. FAA-2010-0644)) 
     received during adjournment of the Senate in the Office of 
     the President of the Senate on October 14, 2010; to the 
     Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation.
       EC-8152. A communication from the Senior Program Analyst, 
     Federal Aviation Administration, Department of 
     Transportation, transmitting, pursuant to law, the report of 
     a rule entitled ``Airworthiness Directives; Bombardier, Inc. 
     Model DHC-8 Airplanes'' ((RIN2120-AA64)(Docket No. FAA-2010-
     0643)) received during adjournment of the Senate in the 
     Office of the President of the Senate on October 14, 2010; to 
     the Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation.
       EC-8153. A communication from the Senior Program Analyst, 
     Federal Aviation Administration, Department of 
     Transportation, transmitting, pursuant to law, the report of 
     a rule entitled ``Airworthiness Directives; Eurocopter France 
     Model SA-365N, SA-365N1, AS-365N2, AS-365N3, SA-366G1, EC 
     155B, EC155B1, SA-365C, SA-365C1, SA-365C2, SA-360C 
     Helicopters'' ((RIN2120-AA64)
     (Docket No. FAA-2010-0610)) received during adjournment of 
     the Senate in the Office of the President of the Senate on 
     October 14, 2010; to the Committee on Commerce, Science, and 
     Transportation.
       EC-8154. A communication from the Trial Attorney, Federal 
     Railroad Administration, Department of Transportation, 
     transmitting, pursuant to law, the report of a rule entitled 
     ``Positive Train Control Systems'' (RIN2130-AC03) received 
     during adjournment of the Senate in the Office of the 
     President of the Senate on September 30, 2010; to the 
     Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation.
       EC-8155. A communication from the Trial Attorney, Federal 
     Railroad Administration, Department of Transportation, 
     transmitting, pursuant to law, the report of a rule entitled 
     ``Inflation Adjustment of the Ordinary Maximum and Aggravated 
     Maximum Civil Monetary Penalties for a Violation of the 
     Hazardous Material Transportation Laws and Regulations'' 
     (RIN2130-ZA03) received during adjournment of the Senate in 
     the Office of the President of the Senate on October 14, 
     2010; to the Committee on Commerce, Science, and 
     Transportation.
       EC-8156. A communication from the Trial Attorney, Federal 
     Railroad Administration, Department of Transportation, 
     transmitting, pursuant to law, the report of a rule entitled 
     ``Miscellaneous Amendments to the Federal Railroad 
     Administration's Accident/Incident Reporting Requirements'' 
     (RIN2130-AB82) received in the Office of the President of the 
     Senate on October 29, 2010; to the Committee on Commerce, 
     Science, and Transportation.
       EC-8157. A communication from the Program Analyst, National 
     Highway Traffic Safety Administration, Department of 
     Transportation, transmitting, pursuant to law, the report of 
     a rule entitled ``Insurer Reporting Requirements; List of 
     Insurers Required to File Reports'' (RIN2127-AK69) received 
     in the Office of the President of the Senate on November 10, 
     2010; to the Committee on Commerce, Science, and 
     Transportation.
       EC-8158. A communication from the Program Analyst, National 
     Highway Traffic Safety Administration, Department of 
     Transportation, transmitting, pursuant to law, the report of 
     a rule entitled ``Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standards; 
     Seat Belt Assembly Anchorages, School Bus Passenger Seating 
     and Crash Protection'' (RIN2127-AK49) received in the Office 
     of the President of the Senate on November 10, 2010; to the 
     Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation.
       EC-8159. A communication from the Regulations Officer, 
     Federal Highway Administration, Department of Transportation, 
     transmitting, pursuant to law, the report of a rule entitled 
     ``Real-Time System Management Information Program'' (RIN2125-
     AF19) received in the Office of the President of the Senate 
     on November 10, 2010; to the Committee on Commerce, Science, 
     and Transportation.
       EC-8160. A communication from the Assistant Chief Counsel 
     for Legislation and Regulations, Maritime Administration, 
     Department of Transportation, transmitting, pursuant to law, 
     the report of a rule entitled ``Launch Barge Waiver Program'' 
     (RIN2133-AB67) received during adjournment of the Senate in 
     the Office of the President of the Senate on September 30, 
     2010; to the Committee on Commerce, Science, and 
     Transportation.
       EC-8161. A communication from the Regulatory Ombudsman, 
     Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration, Department of 
     Transportation, transmitting, pursuant to law, the report of 
     a rule entitled ``Limiting the Use of Wireless Communication 
     Devices'' (RIN2126-AB22) received during adjournment of the 
     Senate in the Office of the President of the Senate on 
     September 30, 2010; to the Committee on Commerce, Science, 
     and Transportation.
       EC-8162. A communication from the Assistant Chief Counsel 
     for Hazardous Materials Safety, Pipeline and Hazardous 
     Materials Safety Administration, Department of 
     Transportation, transmitting, pursuant to law, the report of 
     a rule entitled ``Hazardous Materials: Miscellaneous 
     Packaging Amendments'' (RIN2137-AD89) received during 
     adjournment of the Senate in the Office of the President of 
     the Senate on September 30, 2010; to the Committee on 
     Commerce, Science, and Transportation.
       EC-8163. A communication from the Senior Regulations 
     Analyst, Office of the Secretary of Transportation, 
     Department of Transportation, transmitting, pursuant to law, 
     a rule entitled ``Procedures for Transportation Workplace 
     Drug and Alcohol Testing Programs: Federal Drug Testing 
     Custody and Control Form; Technical Amendment'' (RIN2105-
     AE03) received during adjournment of the Senate in the Office 
     of the President of the Senate on September 30, 2010; to the 
     Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation.
       EC-8164. A communication from the Chief of the Policy and 
     Rules Division, Office of

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     Engineering and Technology, Federal Communications 
     Commission, transmitting, pursuant to law, the report of a 
     rule entitled ``Improving Public Safety Communications in the 
     800 MHz Band'' ((WT Docket No. 02-55)(FCC 10-179)) received 
     in the Office of the President of the Senate on November 1, 
     2010; to the Committee on Commerce, Science, and 
     Transportation.
       EC-8165. A communication from the Assistant Secretary for 
     Export Administration, Bureau of Industry and Security, 
     Department of Commerce, transmitting, pursuant to law, the 
     report of a rule entitled ``Amendment to Existing Validated 
     End-User Authorization in the People's Republic of China: 
     Semiconductor Manufacturing International Corporation'' 
     (RIN0694-AF02) received in the Office of the President of the 
     Senate on November 1, 2010; to the Committee on Commerce, 
     Science, and Transportation.
       EC-8166. A communication from the Chief of Staff, Media 
     Bureau, Federal Communications Commission, transmitting, 
     pursuant to law, the report of a rule entitled ``Amendment of 
     Section 73.202(b), Table of Allotments, FM Broadcast Stations 
     (Grants Pass, Oregon)'' (MB Docket No. 10-117) received 
     during adjournment of the Senate in the Office of the 
     President of the Senate on November 7, 2010; to the Committee 
     on Commerce, Science, and Transportation.
       EC-8167. A communication from the Associate Bureau Chief, 
     Wireline Competition Bureau, Federal Communications 
     Commission, transmitting, pursuant to law, the report of a 
     rule entitled ``Schools and Libraries Universal Services 
     Support Mechanism, A National Broadband Plan for Our Future'' 
     (FCC 10-175) received during adjournment of the Senate in the 
     Office of the President of the Senate on October 14, 2010; to 
     the Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation.
       EC-8168. A communication from the Chairman of the National 
     Transportation Safety Board, transmitting, pursuant to law, a 
     report relative to the Board's efforts to prevent 
     organizational waste and mismanagement; to the Committee on 
     Commerce, Science, and Transportation.
       EC-8169. A communication from the Deputy Chief Financial 
     Officer, Department of Homeland Security, transmitting, 
     pursuant to law, a report relative to the transfer of funds 
     from the Oil Spill Liability Trust Fund to the Emergency 
     Fund, which is administered by the United States Coast Guard; 
     to the Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation.
       EC-8170. A communication from the Assistant Secretary of 
     Legislative Affairs, U.S. Department of State, transmitting, 
     pursuant to law, a report relative to certifications granted 
     in relation to the incidental capture of sea turtles in 
     commercial shrimping operations; to the Committee on 
     Commerce, Science, and Transportation.
       EC-8171. A communication from the Manager of the Eastern 
     Region, Federal Aviation Administration, Department of 
     Transportation, transmitting, pursuant to law, a report 
     relative to a Final Environmental Impact Statement for the 
     proposed Capacity Enhancement Program at the Philadelphia 
     International Airport; to the Committee on Commerce, Science, 
     and Transportation.
       EC-8172. A communication from the Secretary of 
     Transportation, transmitting, the Department's Fiscal Year 
     2009 Annual Report as required by the Superfund Amendments 
     and Reauthorization Act of 1986; to the Committee on 
     Commerce, Science, and Transportation.
       EC-8173. A communication from the Secretary of 
     Transportation, transmitting, pursuant to law, a report 
     entitled ``The Transportation of Hazardous Materials: 
     Insurance, Security, and Safety Costs''; to the Committee on 
     Commerce, Science, and Transportation.
       EC-8174. A communication from the Secretary of 
     Transportation, transmitting, pursuant to law, a report 
     entitled ``National Plan of Integrated Airport Systems 
     (NPIAS) 2011-2015''; to the Committee on Commerce, Science, 
     and Transportation.
       EC-8175. 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 ``Change in Disease Status of Japan 
     Because of Foot-and-Mouth Disease'' (Docket No. APHIS-2010-
     0077) received during adjournment of the Senate in the Office 
     of the President of the Senate on November 22, 2010; to the 
     Committee on Agriculture, Nutrition, and Forestry.
       EC-8176. A communication from the Director of the 
     Regulatory Review Group, Farm Service Agency, Department of 
     Agriculture, transmitting, pursuant to law, the report of a 
     rule entitled ``Emergency Forest Restoration Program and 
     Emergency Conservation Program'' (RIN0560-AH89) received 
     during adjournment of the Senate in the Office of the 
     President of the Senate on November 22, 2010; to the 
     Committee on Agriculture, Nutrition, and Forestry.
       EC-8177. 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; Trade 
     Agreements--New Thresholds'' (DFARS Case 2009-D040) received 
     during adjournment of the Senate in the Office of the 
     President of the Senate on November 22, 2010; to the 
     Committee on Armed Services.
       EC-8178. 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; Safety 
     of Facilities, Infrastructure, and Equipment for Military 
     Operations'' (DFARS Case 2009-D029) received during 
     adjournment of the Senate in the Office of the President of 
     the Senate on November 22, 2010; to the Committee on Armed 
     Services.
       EC-8179. 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; Balance 
     of Payments Program Exemption for Commercial Information 
     Technology--Construction Material'' (DFARS Case 2009-D041) 
     received during adjournment of the Senate in the Office of 
     the President of the Senate on November 22, 2010; to the 
     Committee on Armed Services.
       EC-8180. 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; Cost and 
     Software Data Reporting System'' (DFARS Case 2008-D027) 
     received during adjournment of the Senate in the Office of 
     the President of the Senate on November 22, 2010; to the 
     Committee on Armed Services.
       EC-8181. 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; Contract 
     Authority for Advanced Component Development or Prototype 
     Units'' (DFARS Case 2009-D034) received during adjournment of 
     the Senate in the Office of the President of the Senate on 
     November 22, 2010; to the Committee on Armed Services.
       EC-8182. 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; 
     Contractor Insurance/Pension Review'' (DFARS Case 2009-D025) 
     received during adjournment in the Office of the President of 
     the Senate on November 22, 2010; to the Committee on Armed 
     Services.
       EC-8183. 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; Services 
     of Senior Mentors'' (DFARS Case 2010-D025) received during 
     adjournment of the Senate in the Office of the President of 
     the Senate on November 22, 2010; to the Committee on Armed 
     Services.
       EC-8184. A communication from the Under Secretary of 
     Defense (Personnel and Readiness), transmitting a report on 
     the approved retirement of General Carrol H. Chandler, United 
     States Air Force, and his advancement to the grade of general 
     on the retired list; to the Committee on Armed Services.
       EC-8185. 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-8186. A communication from the Chairman and President of 
     the Export-Import Bank, transmitting, pursuant to law, a 
     report relative to transactions involving U.S. exports to 
     Mexico; to the Committee on Banking, Housing, and Urban 
     Affairs.
       EC-8187. A communication from the Assistant Secretary, 
     Bureau of Legislative Affairs, Department of State, 
     transmitting, pursuant to law, a report entitled ``Operation 
     of the Enterprise for the Americas Initiative and the 
     Tropical Forest Conservation Act 2009 Annual Report to 
     Congress''; to the Committee on Foreign Relations.
       EC-8188. 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, to include technical 
     data, and defense services to Saudi Arabia related to the 
     operation and maintenance of HAWK and PATRIOT Air Defense 
     Missile Systems in the amount of $50,000,000 or more; to the 
     Committee on Foreign Relations.
       EC-8189. A communication from the Program Manager, Office 
     of Consumer Information and Insurance Oversight, Department 
     of Health and Human Services, transmitting, pursuant to law, 
     the report of a rule entitled ``Amendment to the Interim 
     Final Rules for Group Health Plans and Health Insurance 
     Coverage Relating to Status as a Grandfathered Health Plan 
     Under the Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act'' 
     (RIN0950-AA17) received in the Office of the President of the 
     Senate on November 17, 2010; to the Committee on Health, 
     Education, Labor, and Pensions.
       EC-8190. A communication from the Secretary of Health and 
     Human Services, transmitting, pursuant to law, a report 
     relative to transitioning to a value-based purchasing for 
     physicians and other professional services paid under the 
     Medicare physician fee schedule; to the Committee on Health, 
     Education, Labor, and Pensions.
       EC-8191. A communication from the Secretary of Health and 
     Human Services, transmitting, pursuant to law, a report 
     relative to

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     implementation of menu and vending machine labeling; to the 
     Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions.
       EC-8192. A communication from the Director, Employee 
     Services, Office of Personnel Management, transmitting, 
     pursuant to law, the report of a rule entitled ``Recruitment, 
     Selection, and Placement (General)'' (RIN3206-AL04) received 
     during adjournment of the Senate in the Office of the 
     President of the Senate on November 22, 2010; to the 
     Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs.
       EC-8193. A communication from the District of Columbia 
     Auditor, transmitting, pursuant to law, a report entitled, 
     ``Comparative Analysis of Actual Cash Collections to the 
     Revised Revenue Estimate Through the 2nd Quarter of Fiscal 
     Year 2010''; to the Committee on Homeland Security and 
     Governmental Affairs.
       EC-8194. A communication from the District of Columbia 
     Auditor, transmitting, pursuant to law, a report entitled, 
     ``Comparative Analysis of Actual Cash Collections to the 
     Revised Revenue Estimate Through the 1st Quarter of Fiscal 
     Year 2010''; to the Committee on Homeland Security and 
     Governmental Affairs.
       EC-8195. A communication from the Chairman, Federal 
     Maritime Commission, transmitting, pursuant to law, the 
     Commission's Fiscal Year 2010 Performance and Accountability 
     Report; to the Committee on Homeland Security and 
     Governmental Affairs.
       EC-8196. A communication from the Chairman, Merit System 
     Protection Board, transmitting, pursuant to law, a report 
     entitled ``Performance and Accountability Report for FY 
     2010''; to the Committee on Homeland Security and 
     Governmental Affairs.
       EC-8197. A communication from the Chairman, U.S. Nuclear 
     Regulatory Commission, transmitting, pursuant to law, the 
     Commission's Performance and Accountability Report for fiscal 
     year 2010; to the Committee on Homeland Security and 
     Governmental Affairs.
       EC-8198. A communication from the Secretary of the 
     Treasury, transmitting, pursuant to law, the Department's 
     Performance and Accountability Report for fiscal year 2010; 
     to the Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental 
     Affairs.
       EC-8199. A communication from the Assistant Attorney 
     General, Office of Legislative Affairs, Department of 
     Justice, transmitting, pursuant to law, a report relative to 
     the Bureau of Prisons' compliance with the privatization 
     requirements of the National Capital Revitalization and Self-
     Government Improvement Act of 1997; to the Committee on the 
     Judiciary.

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