[Congressional Record Volume 158, Number 120 (Monday, September 10, 2012)]
[Senate]
[Pages S6055-S6062]
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-7135. A communication from the Administrator, Rural 
     Utilities Service, Department of Agriculture, transmitting, 
     pursuant to law, the report of a rule entitled ``Water and 
     Waste Disposal Loans and Grants'' (RIN0572-AC26) received 
     during adjournment of the Senate in the Office of the 
     President of the Senate on August 15, 2012; to the Committee 
     on Agriculture, Nutrition, and Forestry.
       EC-7136. A communication from the Secretary of the 
     Commission, Division of Clearing and Risk, Commodity Futures 
     Trading Commission, transmitting, pursuant to law, the report 
     of a rule entitled ``Swap Transaction Compliance and 
     Implementation Schedule: Clearing Requirement Under Section 
     2(h) of the CEA'' (RIN3038-AD60) received during adjournment 
     of the Senate in the Office of the President of the Senate on 
     August 14, 2012; to the Committee on Agriculture, Nutrition, 
     and Forestry.
       EC-7137. A communication from the Secretary of the 
     Commission, Division of Clearing and Risk, Commodity Futures 
     Trading Commission, transmitting, pursuant to law, the report 
     of a rule entitled ``End-User Exception to the Clearing 
     Requirement for Swaps'' (RIN3038-AD10) received during 
     adjournment of the Senate in the Office of the President of 
     the Senate on August 14, 2012; to the Committee on 
     Agriculture, Nutrition, and Forestry.
       EC-7138. A communication from the Secretary of the 
     Commission, Office of General Counsel, Commodity Futures 
     Trading Commission, transmitting, pursuant to law, the report 
     of a rule entitled ``Further Definition of `Swap,' `Security-
     Based Swap,' and `Security-Based Swap Agreement'; Mixed 
     Swaps; Security-Based Swap Agreement Recordkeeping'' 
     (RIN3038-AD46) received during adjournment of the Senate in 
     the Office of the President of the Senate on August 14, 2012; 
     to the Committee on Agriculture, Nutrition, and Forestry.
       EC-7139. A communication from the Director of the 
     Regulatory Management Division, Environmental Protection 
     Agency, transmitting, pursuant to law, the report of a rule 
     entitled ``Paraquat Dichloride; Pesticide Tolerances'' (FRL 
     No. 9357-1) received during adjournment of the Senate in the 
     Office of the President of the Senate on August 7, 2012; to 
     the Committee on Agriculture, Nutrition, and Forestry.
       EC-7140. A communication from the Director of the 
     Regulatory Management Division, Environmental Protection 
     Agency, transmitting, pursuant to law, the report of a rule 
     entitled ``Bacillus thuringiensis eCry3.1Ab Protein in Corn; 
     Exemption from the Requirement of a Tolerance'' (FRL No. 
     9357-4) received during adjournment of the Senate in the 
     Office of the President of the Senate on August 7, 2012; to 
     the Committee on Agriculture, Nutrition, and Forestry.
       EC-7141. A communication from the Director of the 
     Regulatory Management Division, Environmental Protection 
     Agency, transmitting, pursuant to law, the report of a rule 
     entitled ``Residues of Didecyl dimethyl ammonium chloride; 
     Exemption from the Requirement of a Tolerance'' (FRL No. 
     9356-6) received during adjournment of the Senate in the 
     Office of the President of the Senate on August 7, 2012; to 
     the Committee on Agriculture, Nutrition, and Forestry.
       EC-7142. A communication from the Director of the 
     Regulatory Management Division, Environmental Protection 
     Agency, transmitting, pursuant to law, the report of a rule 
     entitled ``Flutriafol; Pesticide Tolerances'' (FRL No. 9348-
     8) received during adjournment of the Senate in the Office of 
     the President of the Senate on August 7, 2012; to the 
     Committee on Agriculture, Nutrition, and Forestry.
       EC-7143. A communication from the Director of the 
     Regulatory Management Division,

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     Environmental Protection Agency, transmitting, pursuant to 
     law, the report of a rule entitled ``S-Metolachlor; Pesticide 
     Tolerances'' (FRL No. 9356-9) received during adjournment of 
     the Senate in the Office of the President of the Senate on 
     August 14, 2012; to the Committee on Agriculture, Nutrition, 
     and Forestry.
       EC-7144. A communication from the Director of the 
     Regulatory Management Division, Environmental Protection 
     Agency, transmitting, pursuant to law, the report of a rule 
     entitled ``Fludioxonil; Pesticide Tolerances'' (FRL No. 9357-
     5) received during adjournment of the Senate in the Office of 
     the President of the Senate on August 14, 2012; to the 
     Committee on Agriculture, Nutrition, and Forestry.
       EC-7145. A communication from the Director of the 
     Regulatory Management Division, Environmental Protection 
     Agency, transmitting, pursuant to law, the report of a rule 
     entitled ``Flutriafol; Pesticide Tolerances for Emergency 
     Exemptions'' (FRL No. 9349-6) received during adjournment of 
     the Senate in the Office of the President of the Senate on 
     August 14, 2012; to the Committee on Agriculture, Nutrition, 
     and Forestry.
       EC-7146. A communication from the Director of the 
     Regulatory Management Division, Environmental Protection 
     Agency, transmitting, pursuant to law, the report of a rule 
     entitled ``Cyprodinil; Pesticide Tolerances'' (FRL No. 9359-
     7) received during adjournment of the Senate in the Office of 
     the President of the Senate on August 17, 2012; to the 
     Committee on Agriculture, Nutrition, and Forestry.
       EC-7147. A communication from the Director of the 
     Regulatory Management Division, Environmental Protection 
     Agency, transmitting, pursuant to law, the report of a rule 
     entitled ``Didecyl Dimethyl Ammonium Carbonate and Didecyl 
     Dimethyl Ammonium Bicarbonate; Exemption from the Requirement 
     of a Tolerance'' (FRL No. 9359-5) received during adjournment 
     of the Senate in the Office of the President of the Senate on 
     August 21, 2012; to the Committee on Agriculture, Nutrition, 
     and Forestry.
       EC-7148. A communication from the Director of the 
     Regulatory Management Division, Environmental Protection 
     Agency, transmitting, pursuant to law, the report of a rule 
     entitled ``Pesticide Tolerance Crop Grouping Program III; 
     Revisions to General Tolerance Regulations'' (FRL No. 9354-3) 
     received during adjournment of the Senate in the Office of 
     the President of the Senate on August 21, 2012; to the 
     Committee on Agriculture, Nutrition, and Forestry.
       EC-7149. A communication from the Under Secretary of 
     Defense (Comptroller), transmitting, pursuant to law, a 
     report relative to a violation of the Antideficiency Act that 
     occurred within the Department of the Air Force and was 
     assigned Air Force case number 10-04; to the Committee on 
     Appropriations.
       EC-7150. A communication from the Under Secretary of 
     Defense (Policy), transmitting, pursuant to law, the 
     Department of Defense's 2012 report to Congress entitled 
     ``The Worldwide Nuclear, Biological, and Chemical Weapons and 
     Ballistic and Cruise Missile Threat'' (DCN OSS 2012-1272); to 
     the Committee on Armed Services.
       EC-7151. A communication from the Under Secretary of 
     Defense (Personnel and Readiness), transmitting a report on 
     the approved retirement of General Craig R. McKinley, Air 
     National Guard of the United States, and his advancement to 
     the grade of general on the retired list; to the Committee on 
     Armed Services.
       EC-7152. A communication from the Under Secretary of 
     Defense (Personnel and Readiness), transmitting a report on 
     the approved retirement of Lieutenant General Frank A. 
     Panter, Jr., United States Marine Corps, and his advancement 
     to the grade of lieutenant general on the retired list; to 
     the Committee on Armed Services.
       EC-7153. A communication from the Under Secretary of 
     Defense (Personnel and Readiness), transmitting a report on 
     the approved retirement of Vice Admiral David Architzel, 
     United States Navy, and his advancement to the grade of vice 
     admiral on the retired list; to the Committee on Armed 
     Services.
       EC-7154. A communication from the Under Secretary of 
     Defense (Personnel and Readiness), transmitting a report on 
     the approved retirement of Admiral John C. Harvey, Jr., 
     United States Navy, and his advancement to the grade of 
     admiral on the retired list; to the Committee on Armed 
     Services.
       EC-7155. A communication from the Under Secretary of 
     Defense (Personnel and Readiness), transmitting a report on 
     the approved retirement of Vice Admiral Dirk J. Debbink, 
     United States Navy Reserve, and his advancement to the grade 
     of vice admiral on the retired list; to the Committee on 
     Armed Services.
       EC-7156. A communication from the Under Secretary of 
     Defense (Personnel and Readiness), transmitting the report of 
     five (5) officers authorized to wear the insignia of the 
     grade of rear admiral (lower half) in accordance with title 
     10, United States Code, section 777; to the Committee on 
     Armed Services.
       EC-7157. A communication from the President of the United 
     States, transmitting, pursuant to law, a report relative to 
     the continuation of the national emergency with respect to 
     export control regulations; to the Committee on Banking, 
     Housing, and Urban Affairs.
       EC-7158. A communication from the Secretary of the 
     Treasury, transmitting, pursuant to law, a six-month periodic 
     report on the continuation of the national emergency that was 
     declared in Executive Order 13396 on February 7, 2006, with 
     respect to Cote d'Ivoire; to the Committee on Banking, 
     Housing, and Urban Affairs.
       EC-7159. A communication from the Associate General Counsel 
     for Legislation and Regulations, Office of Community Planning 
     and Development, Department of Housing and Urban Development, 
     transmitting, pursuant to law, the report of a rule entitled 
     ``Homeless Emergency Assistance and Rapid Transition to 
     Housing: Continuum of Care Program'' (RIN2506-AC29) received 
     during adjournment of the Senate in the Office of the 
     President of the Senate on August 8, 2012; to the Committee 
     on Banking, Housing, and Urban Affairs.
       EC-7160. A communication from the Associate General Counsel 
     for Legislation and Regulations, Office of the Secretary, 
     Department of Housing and Urban Development, transmitting, 
     pursuant to law, the report of a rule entitled ``Supplemental 
     Standards of Ethical Conduct for Employees of the Department 
     of Housing and Urban Development'' (RIN2506-AC55) received 
     during adjournment of the Senate in the Office of the 
     President of the Senate on August 15, 2012; to the Committee 
     on Banking, Housing, and Urban Affairs.
       EC-7161. A communication from the Chairman and President of 
     the Export-Import Bank, transmitting, pursuant to law, a 
     report relative to a transaction involving U.S. exports to 
     United Arab Emirates (U.A.E.); to the Committee on Banking, 
     Housing, and Urban Affairs.
       EC-7162. A communication from the Chief Counsel, Federal 
     Emergency Management Agency, Department of Homeland Security, 
     transmitting, pursuant to law, the report of a rule entitled 
     ``Final Flood Elevation Determinations'' ((44 CFR Part 67) 
     (Docket No. FEMA-2012-0003)) received in the Office of the 
     President of the Senate on August 2, 2012; to the Committee 
     on Banking, Housing, and Urban Affairs.
       EC-7163. A communication from the Chief Counsel, Federal 
     Emergency Management Agency, Department of Homeland Security, 
     transmitting, pursuant to law, the report of a rule entitled 
     ``Final Flood Elevation Determinations'' ((44 CFR Part 67) 
     (Docket No. FEMA-2012-0003)) received in the Office of the 
     President of the Senate on August 2, 2012; to the Committee 
     on Banking, Housing, and Urban Affairs.
       EC-7164. A communication from the Chief Counsel, Federal 
     Emergency Management Agency, Department of Homeland Security, 
     transmitting, pursuant to law, the report of a rule entitled 
     ``Final Flood Elevation Determinations'' ((44 CFR Part 67) 
     (Docket No. FEMA-2011-0002)) received during adjournment of 
     the Senate in the Office of the President of the Senate on 
     August 10, 2012; to the Committee on Banking, Housing, and 
     Urban Affairs.
       EC-7165. A communication from the Chief Counsel, Federal 
     Emergency Management Agency, Department of Homeland Security, 
     transmitting, pursuant to law, the report of a rule entitled 
     ``Final Flood Elevation Determinations'' ((44 CFR Part 67) 
     (Docket No. FEMA-2011-0002)) received during adjournment of 
     the Senate in the Office of the President of the Senate on 
     August 10, 2012; to the Committee on Banking, Housing, and 
     Urban Affairs.
       EC-7166. A communication from the Chief Counsel, Federal 
     Emergency Management Agency, Department of Homeland Security, 
     transmitting, pursuant to law, the report of a rule entitled 
     ``Suspension of Community Eligibility'' ((44 CFR Part 64) 
     (Docket No. FEMA-2012-0003)) received during adjournment of 
     the Senate in the Office of the President of the Senate on 
     August 10, 2012; to the Committee on Banking, Housing, and 
     Urban Affairs.
       EC-7167. A communication from the Secretary of Energy, 
     transmitting, pursuant to law, a report entitled ``2012 
     Annual Plan: Ultra-Deepwater and Unconventional Natural Gas 
     and Other Petroleum Resources Research and Development 
     Program''; to the Committee on Energy and Natural Resources.
       EC-7168. A communication from the Secretary of the Federal 
     Energy Regulatory Commission, transmitting, pursuant to law, 
     a report relative to granting the North American Electric 
     Reliability Corporation (NERC) a 30-day extension of time to 
     file its quarterly reports; to the Committee on Energy and 
     Natural Resources.
       EC-7169. A communication from the Division Chief of 
     Regulatory Affairs, Bureau of Land Management, Department of 
     the Interior, transmitting, pursuant to law, the report of a 
     rule entitled ``Segregation of Lands--Renewable Energy'' 
     (RIN1004-AE19) received during adjournment of the Senate in 
     the Office of the President of the Senate on August 9, 2012; 
     to the Committee on Energy and Natural Resources.
       EC-7170. A communication from the Division Chief of 
     Regulatory Affairs, Bureau of Land Management, Department of 
     the Interior, transmitting, pursuant to law, the report of a 
     rule entitled ``Administration of Mining Claims and Sites'' 
     (RIN1004-AE27) received during adjournment of the Senate in 
     the Office of the President of the Senate on August 9, 2012; 
     to the Committee on Energy and Natural Resources.
       EC-7171. A communication from the General Counsel, Federal 
     Energy Regulatory Commission, transmitting, pursuant to law, 
     the report of a rule entitled ``Standards for

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     Business Practices of Interstate Natural Gas Pipelines'' 
     (RIN1902-AE46) received during adjournment of the Senate in 
     the Office of the President of the Senate on August 8, 2012; 
     to the Committee on Energy and Natural Resources.
       EC-7172. A communication from the Assistant Secretary of 
     Energy (Energy Efficiency and Renewable Energy), 
     transmitting, pursuant to law, the semi-annual Implementation 
     Report on Energy Conservation Standards Activities of the 
     Department of Energy; to the Committee on Energy and Natural 
     Resources.
       EC-7173. A communication from the Chief of the Recovery and 
     State Grants Branch, Fish and Wildlife Service, Department of 
     the Interior, transmitting, pursuant to law, the report of a 
     rule entitled ``Endangered and Threatened Wildlife and 
     Plants; Revising the Special Rule for the Utah Prairie Dog'' 
     (RIN1018-AW02) received during adjournment of the Senate in 
     the Office of the President of the Senate on August 6, 2012; 
     to the Committee on Environment and Public Works.
       EC-7174. A communication from the Director of Congressional 
     Affairs, Nuclear Regulatory Commission, transmitting, 
     pursuant to law, the report of a rule entitled ``Changes to 
     the Generic Aging Lessons Learned (GALL) Report Revision 2 
     Aging Management Program (AMP) XI.M41, `Buried and 
     Underground Piping and Tanks' '' (LR-ISG-2011-03) received in 
     the Office of the President of the Senate on August 2, 2012; 
     to the Committee on Environment and Public Works.
       EC-7175. A communication from the Director of Congressional 
     Affairs, Nuclear Regulatory Commission, transmitting, 
     pursuant to law, the report of a rule entitled ``Endorsement 
     of Nuclear Energy Institute Guidance for Using an Alternative 
     Method to Manage Cumulative Fatigue at Nuclear Power Reactor 
     Sites'' (RIS 2012-09) received during adjournment of the 
     Senate in the Office of the President of the Senate on August 
     13, 2012; to the Committee on Environment and Public Works.
       EC-7176. A communication from the Director of Congressional 
     Affairs, Nuclear Regulatory Commission, transmitting, 
     pursuant to law, the report of a rule entitled ``Guidance for 
     Evaluation of Diversity and Defense-in-Depth in Digital 
     Computer-Based Instrumentation and Control Systems'' (BTP 7-
     19 Rev. 6) received during adjournment of the Senate in the 
     Office of the President of the Senate on August 16, 2012; to 
     the Committee on Environment and Public Works.
       EC-7177. A communication from the Director of Congressional 
     Affairs, Nuclear Regulatory Commission, transmitting, 
     pursuant to law, the report of a rule entitled ``Endorsement 
     of Nuclear Energy Institute Guidance for Developing Seismic 
     Hazard Information Requested in the 50.54(F) Letter Dated 
     March 12, 2012'' received during adjournment of the Senate in 
     the Office of the President of the Senate on August 16, 2012; 
     to the Committee on Environment and Public Works.
       EC-7178. A communication from the Director of the 
     Regulatory Management Division, Environmental Protection 
     Agency, transmitting, pursuant to law, the report of a rule 
     entitled ``Approval and Promulgation of Implementation Plans; 
     State of Hawaii; Update to Materials Incorporated by 
     Reference'' (FRL No. 9712-2) received in the Office of the 
     President of the Senate on August 2, 2012; to the Committee 
     on Environment and Public Works.
       EC-7179. A communication from the Director of the 
     Regulatory Management Division, Environmental Protection 
     Agency, transmitting, pursuant to law, the report of a rule 
     entitled ``Approval and Promulgation of State Implementation 
     Plans; Hawaii; Infrastructure Requirements for the 1997 8-
     Hour Ozone and the 1997 and 2006 Fine Particulate Matter 
     National Ambient Air Quality Standards'' (FRL No. 9711-1) 
     received in the Office of the President of the Senate on 
     August 2, 2012; to the Committee on Environment and Public 
     Works.
       EC-7180. A communication from the Director of the 
     Regulatory Management Division, Environmental Protection 
     Agency, transmitting, pursuant to law, the report of a rule 
     entitled ``Oklahoma: Incorporation by Reference of Approved 
     State Hazardous Waste Management Program'' (FRL No. 9701-7) 
     received in the Office of the President of the Senate on 
     August 2, 2012; to the Committee on Environment and Public 
     Works.
       EC-7181. A communication from the Director of the 
     Regulatory Management Division, Environmental Protection 
     Agency, transmitting, pursuant to law, the report of a rule 
     entitled ``Revisions to the California State Implementation 
     Plan, Mojave Desert, Northern Sierra, Sacramento Metropolitan 
     and San Diego Air Pollution Agencies'' (FRL No. 9687-8) 
     received in the Office of the President of the Senate on 
     August 2, 2012; to the Committee on Environment and Public 
     Works.
       EC-7182. A communication from the Director of the 
     Regulatory Management Division, Environmental Protection 
     Agency, transmitting, pursuant to law, the report of a rule 
     entitled ``Revisions to the California State Implementation 
     Plan, Sacramento Metropolitan Air Quality Management 
     District'' (FRL No. 9687-3) received in the Office of the 
     President of the Senate on August 2, 2012; to the Committee 
     on Environment and Public Works.
       EC-7183. A communication from the Director of the 
     Regulatory Management Division, Environmental Protection 
     Agency, transmitting, pursuant to law, the report of a rule 
     entitled ``Approval and Promulgation of Implementation Plans; 
     Wisconsin; Volatile Organic Compound Emission Control 
     Measures for Milwaukee and Sheboygan Ozone Nonattainment 
     Areas'' (FRL No. 9689-8) received in the Office of the 
     President of the Senate on August 2, 2012; to the Committee 
     on Environment and Public Works.
       EC-7184. A communication from the Director of the 
     Regulatory Management Division, Environmental Protection 
     Agency, transmitting, pursuant to law, the report of a rule 
     entitled ``Approval and Promulgation of Federal 
     Implementation Plan for Oil and Natural Gas Well Production 
     Facilities; Fort Berthold Indian Reservation (Mandan, 
     Hidatsa, and Arikara Nations), North Dakota'' (FRL No. 9710-
     4) received during adjournment of the Senate in the Office of 
     the President of the Senate on August 6, 2012; to the 
     Committee on Environment and Public Works.
       EC-7185. A communication from the Director of the 
     Regulatory Management Division, Environmental Protection 
     Agency, transmitting, pursuant to law, the report of a rule 
     entitled ``New Source Performance Standards Review for Nitric 
     Acid Plants'' (FRL No. 9667-3) received during adjournment of 
     the Senate in the Office of the President of the Senate on 
     August 7, 2012; to the Committee on Environment and Public 
     Works.
       EC-7186. A communication from the Director of the 
     Regulatory Management Division, Environmental Protection 
     Agency, transmitting, pursuant to law, the report of a rule 
     entitled ``Determination of Failure to Attain the One-Hour 
     Ozone Standard by 2007, Determination of Current Attainment 
     of the One-Hour Ozone Standard, Determinations of Attainment 
     of the 1997 Eight-Hour Ozone Standards for the New York-
     Northern New Jersey-Long Island Nonattainment Area in 
     Connecticut, New Jersey and New York'' (FRL No. 9696-2) 
     received during adjournment of the Senate in the Office of 
     the President of the Senate on August 7, 2012; to the 
     Committee on Environment and Public Works.
       EC-7187. A communication from the Director of the 
     Regulatory Management Division, Environmental Protection 
     Agency, transmitting, pursuant to law, the report of a rule 
     entitled ``South Dakota: Final Authorization of State 
     Hazardous Waste Management Program Revisions'' (FRL No. 9712-
     3) received during adjournment of the Senate in the Office of 
     the President of the Senate on August 7, 2012; to the 
     Committee on Environment and Public Works.
       EC-7188. A communication from the Director of the 
     Regulatory Management Division, Environmental Protection 
     Agency, transmitting, pursuant to law, the report of a rule 
     entitled ``Significant New Use Rules on Certain Chemical 
     Substances'' (FRL No. 9358-1) received during adjournment of 
     the Senate in the Office of the President of the Senate on 
     August 14, 2012; to the Committee on Environment and Public 
     Works.
       EC-7189. A communication from the Director of the 
     Regulatory Management Division, Environmental Protection 
     Agency, transmitting, pursuant to law, the report of a rule 
     entitled ``Final Confidentiality Determinations for Nine 
     Subparts and Amendments to Subpart A and I under the 
     Mandatory Reporting of Greenhouse Gases Rule'' (FRL No. 9706-
     6) received during adjournment of the Senate in the Office of 
     the President of the Senate on August 14, 2012; to the 
     Committee on Environment and Public Works.
       EC-7190. A communication from the Director of the 
     Regulatory Management Division, Environmental Protection 
     Agency, transmitting, pursuant to law, the report of a rule 
     entitled ``Arkansas: Final Authorization of State Hazardous 
     Waste Management Program Revision'' (FRL No. 9713-3) received 
     during adjournment of the Senate in the Office of the 
     President of the Senate on August 14, 2012; to the Committee 
     on Environment and Public Works.
       EC-7191. A communication from the Director of the 
     Regulatory Management Division, Environmental Protection 
     Agency, transmitting, pursuant to law, the report of a rule 
     entitled ``Approval and Promulgation of Implementation Plans 
     and Operating Permits Program; Commonwealth of Puerto Rico; 
     Administrative Changes'' (FRL No. 9714-5) received during 
     adjournment of the Senate in the Office of the President of 
     the Senate on August 14, 2012; to the Committee on 
     Environment and Public Works.
       EC-7192. A communication from the Director of the 
     Regulatory Management Division, Environmental Protection 
     Agency, transmitting, pursuant to law, the report of a rule 
     entitled ``Approval and Promulgation of Implementation Plans 
     and Designation of Areas for Air Quality Planning Purposes; 
     Illinois; Ozone'' (FRL No. 9712-8) received during 
     adjournment of the Senate in the Office of the President of 
     the Senate on August 14, 2012; to the Committee on 
     Environment and Public Works.
       EC-7193. A communication from the Director of the 
     Regulatory Management Division, Environmental Protection 
     Agency, transmitting, pursuant to law, the report of a rule 
     entitled ``Source Specific Federal Implementation Plan for 
     Implementing Best Available Retrofit Technology for Four 
     Corners Power Plant: Navajo Nation'' (FRL No. 9715-9) 
     received during adjournment of the Senate in the Office of 
     the President of the Senate on August 14, 2012; to the 
     Committee on Environment and Public Works.
       EC-7194. A communication from the Director of the 
     Regulatory Management Division, Environmental Protection 
     Agency, transmitting, pursuant to law, the report of a rule 
     entitled ``Approval and Promulgation of Air

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     Quality Implementation Plans; New Hampshire; Hot Mix Asphalt 
     Plants'' (FRL No. 9719-1) received during adjournment of the 
     Senate in the Office of the President of the Senate on August 
     17, 2012; to the Committee on Environment and Public Works.
       EC-7195. A communication from the Director of the 
     Regulatory Management Division, Environmental Protection 
     Agency, transmitting, pursuant to law, the report of a rule 
     entitled ``Approval and Promulgation of Air Quality 
     Implementation Plans; New Hampshire; Regional Haze'' (FRL No. 
     9716-7) received during adjournment of the Senate in the 
     Office of the President of the Senate on August 17, 2012; to 
     the Committee on Environment and Public Works.
       EC-7196. A communication from the Director of the 
     Regulatory Management Division, Environmental Protection 
     Agency, transmitting, pursuant to law, the report of a rule 
     entitled ``Approval and Promulgation of Implementation Plans; 
     Tennessee; Knoxville; Fine Particulate Matter 2002 Base Year 
     Emissions Inventory'' (FRL No. 9717-5) received during 
     adjournment of the Senate in the Office of the President of 
     the Senate on August 17, 2012; to the Committee on 
     Environment and Public Works.
       EC-7197. A communication from the Director of the 
     Regulatory Management Division, Environmental Protection 
     Agency, transmitting, pursuant to law, the report of a rule 
     entitled ``Approval and Promulgation of Air Quality 
     Implementation Plans; Connecticut, Massachusetts, and Rhode 
     Island; Reasonable Further Progress Plans and 2002 Base Year 
     Emission Inventories'' (FRL No. 9672-5) received during 
     adjournment of the Senate in the Office of the President of 
     the Senate on August 17, 2012; to the Committee on 
     Environment and Public Works.
       EC-7198. A communication from the Director of the 
     Regulatory Management Division, Environmental Protection 
     Agency, transmitting, pursuant to law, the report of a rule 
     entitled ``Approval and Promulgation of Air Quality 
     Implementation Plans; Nevada; Regional Haze State and Federal 
     Implementation Plans; BART Determination for Reid Gardner 
     Generating Station'' (FRL No. 9700-4) received during 
     adjournment of the Senate in the Office of the President of 
     the Senate on August 17, 2012; to the Committee on 
     Environment and Public Works.
       EC-7199. A communication from the Director of the 
     Regulatory Management Division, Environmental Protection 
     Agency, transmitting, pursuant to law, the report of a rule 
     entitled ``Approval and Promulgation of Implementation Plans; 
     State of Oregon; Regional Haze State Implementation Plan'' 
     (FRL No. 9718-9) received during adjournment of the Senate in 
     the Office of the President of the Senate on August 17, 2012; 
     to the Committee on Environment and Public Works.
       EC-7200. A communication from the Director of the 
     Regulatory Management Division, Environmental Protection 
     Agency, transmitting, pursuant to law, the report of a rule 
     entitled ``Revisions to the California State Implementation 
     Plan, San Joaquin Valley Unified Air Pollution Control 
     District'' (FRL No. 9691-1) received during adjournment of 
     the Senate in the Office of the President of the Senate on 
     August 17, 2012; to the Committee on Environment and Public 
     Works.
       EC-7201. A communication from the Director of the 
     Regulatory Management Division, Environmental Protection 
     Agency, transmitting, pursuant to law, the report of a rule 
     entitled ``LAND DISPOSAL RESTRICTIONS: Site-Specific 
     Treatment Variance for Hazardous Selenium-Bearing Waste 
     Treated by U.S. Ecology Nevada in Beatty, NV'' (FRL No. 9715-
     3) received during adjournment of the Senate in the Office of 
     the President of the Senate on August 21, 2012; to the 
     Committee on Environment and Public Works.
       EC-7202. A communication from the Director of the 
     Regulatory Management Division, Environmental Protection 
     Agency, transmitting, pursuant to law, the report of a rule 
     entitled ``National Emission Standards for Hazardous Air 
     Pollutant Emissions: Hard and Decorative Chromium 
     Electroplating and Chromium Anodizing Tanks; and Steel 
     Pickling--HC1 Process Facilities and Hydrochloric Acid 
     Regeneration Plants'' (FRL No. 9709-9) received during 
     adjournment of the Senate in the Office of the President of 
     the Senate on August 21, 2012; to the Committee on 
     Environment and Public Works.
       EC-7203. 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 ``Deductions for Entertainment Use of 
     Business Aircraft'' ((RIN1545-BK34) (TD 9597)) received 
     during adjournment of the Senate in the Office of the 
     President of the Senate on August 6, 2012; to the Committee 
     on Finance.
       EC-7204. 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 ``Fast Track Settlement for TE/GE Taxpayers'' 
     (Announcement 2012-34) received during adjournment of the 
     Senate in the Office of the President of the Senate on August 
     20, 2012; to the Committee on Finance.
       EC-7205. 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 ``Update of Weighted Average Interest Rates, 
     Yield Curves, and Segment Rates'' (Notice 2012-53) received 
     during adjournment of the Senate in the Office of the 
     President of the Senate on August 20, 2012; to the Committee 
     on Finance.
       EC-7206. A communication from the Secretary of Health and 
     Human Services, transmitting, pursuant to law, the Medicare 
     Competitive Acquisition Ombudsman's 2010 Annual Report to 
     Congress; to the Committee on Finance.
       EC-7207. A communication from the Senior Counsel for 
     Regulatory Affairs, Departmental Offices, Department of the 
     Treasury, transmitting, pursuant to law, the report of a rule 
     entitled ``Department of the Treasury Acquisition Regulation; 
     Internet Payment Platform'' (RIN1505-AC41) received during 
     adjournment of the Senate in the Office of the President of 
     the Senate on August 8, 2012; to the Committee on Finance.
       EC-7208. A communication from the Program Manager, Centers 
     for Medicare and Medicaid Services, Department of Health and 
     Human Services, transmitting, pursuant to law, the report of 
     a rule entitled ``Medicare Program; Inpatient Psychiatric 
     Facilities Prospective Payment System--Update for Fiscal Year 
     Beginning October 1, 2012 (FY 2013)'' (RIN0938-AR22) received 
     in the Office of the President of the Senate on August 2, 
     2012; to the Committee on Finance.
       EC-7209. A communication from the Program Manager, Centers 
     for Medicare and Medicaid Services, Department of Health and 
     Human Services, transmitting, pursuant to law, the report of 
     a rule entitled ``Medicare Program; Prospective Payment 
     System and Consolidated Billing for Skilled Nursing 
     Facilities for FY 2013'' (RIN0938-AR20) received during 
     adjournment of the Senate in the Office of the President of 
     the Senate on August 6, 2012; to the Committee on Finance.
       EC-7210. A communication from the Program Manager, Centers 
     for Medicare and Medicaid Services, Department of Health and 
     Human Services, transmitting, pursuant to law, the report of 
     a rule entitled ``Medicare Program; Inpatient Rehabilitation 
     Facility Prospective Payment System for Federal Fiscal Year 
     2013'' (RIN0938-AR21) received during adjournment of the 
     Senate in the Office of the President of the Senate on August 
     6, 2012; to the Committee on Finance.
       EC-7211. A communication from the Program Manager, Centers 
     for Medicare and Medicaid Services, Department of Health and 
     Human Services, transmitting, pursuant to law, the report of 
     a rule entitled ``Administrative Simplification: Adoption of 
     Operating Rules for Health Care Electronic Funds Transfer 
     (EFT) and Remittance Advice Transactions'' (RIN0938-AR01) 
     received during adjournment of the Senate in the Office of 
     the President of the Senate on August 8, 2012; to the 
     Committee on Finance.
       EC-7212. A joint communication from the Deputy Assistant 
     Administrator for Legislative and Public Affairs, U.S. Agency 
     for International Development (USAID) and the Assistant 
     Secretary, Legislative Affairs, Department of State, 
     transmitting, pursuant to law, a report entitled ``Joint 
     Summary of Performance and Financial Information for Fiscal 
     Year 2011''; to the Committee on Foreign Relations.
       EC-7213. 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 2012-
     0097--2012-0111); to the Committee on Foreign Relations.
       EC-7214. A communication from the Assistant Secretary, 
     Legislative Affairs, Department of State, transmitting, 
     pursuant to law, a report relative to the establishment of a 
     Danger Pay Allowance for Mali; to the Committee on Foreign 
     Relations.
       EC-7215. A communication from the Assistant Secretary, 
     Legislative Affairs, Department of State, transmitting, 
     pursuant to law, a report relative to the International Labor 
     Organization Recommendations concerning Decent Work for 
     Domestic Workers (Nos. 189 and 201), adopted by the 100th 
     session of the International Labor Conference at Geneva; to 
     the Committee on Foreign Relations.
       EC-7216. 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 12-069, of the 
     proposed sale or export of defense articles and/or defense 
     services to a Middle East country regarding any possible 
     affects such a sale might have relating to Israel's 
     Qualitative Military Edge over military threats to Israel; to 
     the Committee on Foreign Relations.
       EC-7217. 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 12-101, of the 
     proposed sale or export of defense articles and/or defense 
     services to a Middle East country regarding any possible 
     affects such a sale might have relating to Israel's 
     Qualitative Military Edge over military threats to Israel; to 
     the Committee on Foreign Relations.
       EC-7218. 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 12-066, of the 
     proposed sale or export of defense articles and/or defense 
     services to a Middle East country regarding any possible 
     affects such a sale might have relating to Israel's 
     Qualitative Military Edge over military threats to Israel; to 
     the Committee on Foreign Relations.
       EC-7219. A communication from the Assistant Secretary, 
     Bureau of Political-Military

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     Affairs, Department of State, transmitting, pursuant to law, 
     an addendum to a certification, transmittal number: DDTC 12-
     091, of the proposed sale or export of defense articles and/
     or defense services to a Middle East country regarding any 
     possible affects such a sale might have relating to Israel's 
     Qualitative Military Edge over military threats to Israel; to 
     the Committee on Foreign Relations.
       EC-7220. 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 12-096, of the 
     proposed sale or export of defense articles and/or defense 
     services to a Middle East country regarding any possible 
     affects such a sale might have relating to Israel's 
     Qualitative Military Edge over military threats to Israel; to 
     the Committee on Foreign Relations.
       EC-7221. A communication from the Assistant Secretary, 
     Legislative Affairs, Department of State, transmitting, 
     notice of proposed permanent transfer of significant military 
     equipment pursuant to section 3(d) of the Arms Export Control 
     Act (Transmittal No. RSAT-12-2993); to the Committee on 
     Foreign Relations.
       EC-7222. A communication from the Assistant Secretary, 
     Legislative Affairs, Department of State, transmitting, 
     notice of proposed permanent transfer of significant military 
     equipment pursuant to section 3(d) of the Arms Export Control 
     Act (Transmittal No. RSAT-12-2991); to the Committee on 
     Foreign Relations.
       EC-7223. A communication from the Assistant Secretary, 
     Legislative Affairs, Department of State, transmitting, 
     notice of proposed permanent transfer of significant military 
     equipment pursuant to section 3(d) of the Arms Export Control 
     Act (Transmittal No. RSAT-12-2992); to the Committee on 
     Foreign Relations.
       EC-7224. A communication from the Assistant Secretary, 
     Legislative Affairs, Department of State, transmitting, 
     certification of proposed issuance of an export license 
     pursuant to section 36(c) of the Arms Export Control Act 
     (Transmittal No. DDTC 12-075); to the Committee on Foreign 
     Relations.
       EC-7225. A communication from the Assistant Secretary, 
     Legislative Affairs, Department of State, transmitting, 
     certification of proposed issuance of an export license 
     pursuant to section 36(c) of the Arms Export Control Act 
     (Transmittal No. DDTC 12-110); to the Committee on Foreign 
     Relations.
       EC-7226. A communication from the Assistant Secretary, 
     Legislative Affairs, Department of State, transmitting, 
     certification of proposed issuance of an export license 
     pursuant to section 36(c) of the Arms Export Control Act 
     (Transmittal No. DDTC 12-034); to the Committee on Foreign 
     Relations.
       EC-7227. A communication from the Assistant Secretary, 
     Legislative Affairs, Department of State, transmitting, 
     certification of proposed issuance of an export license 
     pursuant to section 36(c) of the Arms Export Control Act 
     (Transmittal No. DDTC 12-039); to the Committee on Foreign 
     Relations.
       EC-7228. A communication from the Assistant Secretary, 
     Legislative Affairs, Department of State, transmitting, 
     certification of proposed issuance of an export license 
     pursuant to section 36(c) of the Arms Export Control Act 
     (Transmittal No. DDTC 12-052); to the Committee on Foreign 
     Relations.
       EC-7229. A communication from the Assistant Secretary, 
     Legislative Affairs, Department of State, transmitting, 
     certification of proposed issuance of an export license 
     pursuant to section 36(c) of the Arms Export Control Act 
     (Transmittal No. DDTC 12-057); to the Committee on Foreign 
     Relations.
       EC-7230. A communication from the Assistant Secretary, 
     Legislative Affairs, Department of State, transmitting, 
     certification of proposed issuance of an export license 
     pursuant to section 36(c) of the Arms Export Control Act 
     (Transmittal No. DDTC 12-063); to the Committee on Foreign 
     Relations.
       EC-7231. A communication from the Assistant Secretary, 
     Legislative Affairs, Department of State, transmitting, 
     certification of proposed issuance of an export license 
     pursuant to section 36(c) of the Arms Export Control Act 
     (Transmittal No. DDTC 12-097); to the Committee on Foreign 
     Relations.
       EC-7232. A communication from the Assistant Secretary, 
     Legislative Affairs, Department of State, transmitting, 
     certification of proposed issuance of an export license 
     pursuant to section 36(c) of the Arms Export Control Act 
     (Transmittal No. DDTC 12-076); to the Committee on Foreign 
     Relations.
       EC-7233. A communication from the Assistant Secretary, 
     Legislative Affairs, Department of State, transmitting, 
     certification of proposed issuance of an export license 
     pursuant to section 36(c) of the Arms Export Control Act 
     (Transmittal No. DDTC 12-101); to the Committee on Foreign 
     Relations.
       EC-7234. A communication from the Assistant Secretary, 
     Legislative Affairs, Department of State, transmitting, 
     certification of proposed issuance of an export license 
     pursuant to sections 36(c) and 36(d) of the Arms Export 
     Control Act (Transmittal No. DDTC 12-081); to the Committee 
     on Foreign Relations.
       EC-7235. A communication from the Assistant Secretary, 
     Legislative Affairs, Department of State, transmitting, 
     certification of proposed issuance of an export license 
     pursuant to sections 36(c) and 36(d) of the Arms Export 
     Control Act (Transmittal No. DDTC 12-085); to the Committee 
     on Foreign Relations.
       EC-7236. A communication from the Assistant Secretary, 
     Legislative Affairs, Department of State, transmitting, 
     certification of proposed issuance of an export license 
     pursuant to sections 36(c) and 36(d) of the Arms Export 
     Control Act (Transmittal No. DDTC 12-099); to the Committee 
     on Foreign Relations.
       EC-7237. A communication from the Assistant Secretary, 
     Legislative Affairs, Department of State, transmitting, 
     certification of proposed issuance of an export license 
     pursuant to sections 36(c) and 36(d) of the Arms Export 
     Control Act (Transmittal No. DDTC 12-073); to the Committee 
     on Foreign Relations.
       EC-7238. A communication from the Railroad Retirement 
     Board, transmitting, pursuant to law, the Board's 2012 Annual 
     Report for fiscal year 2011; to the Committee on Health, 
     Education, Labor, and Pensions.
       EC-7239. A communication from the Secretary of Health and 
     Human Services, transmitting, pursuant to law, a report 
     entitled ``Annual Report to Congress on Food Facilities, Food 
     Imports, and FDA Foreign Offices Provisions of the FDA Food 
     Safety Modernization Act''; to the Committee on Health, 
     Education, Labor, and Pensions.
       EC-7240. A communication from the Secretary of Health and 
     Human Services, transmitting, pursuant to law, the 
     Performance Report of the Food and Drug Administration's 
     Office of Combination Products for fiscal year 2011; to the 
     Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions.
       EC-7241. A communication from the 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 
     ``Implementation of Device Registration and Listing 
     Requirements Enacted in the Public Health Security and 
     Bioterrorism Preparedness and Response Act of 2002, the 
     Medical Device User Fee and Modernization Act of 2002, and 
     Title II of the Food and Drug Administration Amendments Act 
     of 2007'' ((RIN0910-AF88) (Docket No. FDA-2009-N-0114)) 
     received during adjournment of the Senate in the Office of 
     the President of the Senate on August 16, 2012; to the 
     Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions.
       EC-7242. A communication from the Deputy Director for 
     Policy, Legislative and Regulatory Department, Pension 
     Benefit Guaranty Corporation, transmitting, pursuant to law, 
     the report of a rule entitled ``Benefits Payable in 
     Terminated Single-Employer Plans; Interest Assumptions for 
     Valuing and Paying Benefits'' (29 CFR Part 4022) received 
     during adjournment of the Senate in the Office of the 
     President of the Senate on August 8, 2012; to the Committee 
     on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions.
       EC-7243. A communication from the Director, Directorate of 
     Construction, Occupational Safety and Health Administration, 
     transmitting, pursuant to law, the report of a rule entitled 
     ``Cranes and Derricks in Construction: Demolition and 
     Underground Construction'' (RIN1218-AC61) received during 
     adjournment of the Senate in the Office of the President of 
     the Senate on August 21, 2012; to the Committee on Health, 
     Education, Labor, and Pensions.
       EC-7244. A communication from the Assistant General Counsel 
     for Regulatory Services, Office of Special Education and 
     Rehabilitative Services, Department of Education, 
     transmitting, pursuant to law, the report of a rule entitled 
     ``National Institute on Disability and Rehabilitation 
     Research (NIDRR)--Disability and Rehabilitation Research 
     Projects and Centers Program--Rehabilitation Research 
     Training Center (RRTCs) on Vocational Rehabilitation (VR) and 
     Developing Strategies to Meet Employer Needs in Changing 
     Economic Environments'' (CFDA No. 84.133B-1) received during 
     adjournment of the Senate in the Office of the President of 
     the Senate on August 7, 2012; to the Committee on Health, 
     Education, Labor, and Pensions.
       EC-7245. A communication from the Executive Analyst 
     (Political), Department of Health and Human Services, 
     transmitting, pursuant to law, a report relative to a vacancy 
     in the position of Assistant Secretary for Planning and 
     Evaluation, Department of Health and Human Services, received 
     during adjournment of the Senate in the Office of the 
     President of the Senate on August 8, 2012; to the Committee 
     on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions.
       EC-7246. A communication from the General Counsel, Office 
     of Management and Budget, Executive Office of the President, 
     transmitting, pursuant to law, the report of a rule entitled 
     ``Cost Accounting Standards: Cost Accounting Standards 412 
     and 413--Cost Accounting Standards Pension Harmonization 
     Rule'' (48 CFR Part 9904) received during adjournment of the 
     Senate in the Office of the President of the Senate on August 
     21, 2012; to the Committee on Homeland Security and 
     Governmental Affairs.
       EC-7247. A communication from the General Counsel, Office 
     of Management and Budget, Executive Office of the President, 
     transmitting, pursuant to law, (4) four reports relative to 
     vacancies within the Office of Management and Budget, 
     received during adjournment of the Senate in the Office of 
     the President of the Senate on August 21, 2012; to the 
     Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs.
       EC-7248. A communication from the Executive Director for 
     Operations, Nuclear Regulatory Commission, transmitting, 
     pursuant to law, the Uniform Resource Locator (URL)

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     for the Commission's commercial activities inventory; to the 
     Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs.
       EC-7249. A communication from the Chairman of the National 
     Transportation Safety Board, transmitting, pursuant to law, 
     the Board's Fiscal Year 2011 Annual Report on The 
     Notification and Federal Employee Antidiscrimination and 
     Retaliation Act of 2002; to the Committee on Homeland 
     Security and Governmental Affairs.
       EC-7250. A communication from the Chairman of the Council 
     of the District of Columbia, transmitting, pursuant to law, a 
     report on D.C. Act 19-416, ``Wrongful Death Act of 2012''; to 
     the Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs.
       EC-7251. A communication from the Chairman of the Council 
     of the District of Columbia, transmitting, pursuant to law, a 
     report on D.C. Act 19-431, ``8th Street Plaza Condominium 
     Association, Inc. Clarification Act of 2012''; to the 
     Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs.
       EC-7252. A communication from the Chairman of the Council 
     of the District of Columbia, transmitting, pursuant to law, a 
     report on D.C. Act 19-432, ``Closing of Public Alleys in 
     Square 901, S.O. 11-5228, Act of 2012''; to the Committee on 
     Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs.
       EC-7253. A communication from the Chairman of the Council 
     of the District of Columbia, transmitting, pursuant to law, a 
     report on D.C. Act 19-433, ``Downtown BID Amendment Act of 
     2012''; to the Committee on Homeland Security and 
     Governmental Affairs.
       EC-7254. A communication from the Chairman of the Council 
     of the District of Columbia, transmitting, pursuant to law, a 
     report on D.C. Act 19-434, ``Sign Regulation Temporary 
     Amendment Act of 2012''; to the Committee on Homeland 
     Security and Governmental Affairs.
       EC-7255. A communication from the Chairman of the Council 
     of the District of Columbia, transmitting, pursuant to law, a 
     report on D.C. Act 19-435, ``Residential Parking Protection 
     Amendment Act of 2012''; to the Committee on Homeland 
     Security and Governmental Affairs.
       EC-7256. A communication from the Chairman of the Council 
     of the District of Columbia, transmitting, pursuant to law, a 
     report on D.C. Act 19-436, ``Criminal Penalty for 
     Unregistered Motorist Repeal Amendment Act of 2012''; to the 
     Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs.
       EC-7257. A communication from the Chairman of the Council 
     of the District of Columbia, transmitting, pursuant to law, a 
     report on D.C. Act 19-437, ``Taxicab Service Improvement 
     Amendment Act of 2012''; to the Committee on Homeland 
     Security and Governmental Affairs.
       EC-7258. A communication from the Chairman of the Council 
     of the District of Columbia, transmitting, pursuant to law, a 
     report on D.C. Act 19-438, ``Collaborative Care Expansion 
     Amendment Act of 2012''; to the Committee on Homeland 
     Security and Governmental Affairs.
       EC-7259. A communication from the Senior Counsel to the 
     Deputy Attorney General, Office of the Attorney General, 
     Department of Justice, transmitting, pursuant to law, the 
     report of a rule entitled ``National Standards To Prevent, 
     Detect, and Respond to Prison Rape'' (RIN1105-AB34) received 
     during adjournment of the Senate in the Office of the 
     President of the Senate on August 7, 2012; to the Committee 
     on the Judiciary.
       EC-7260. A communication from the Assistant General 
     Counsel, Federal Bureau of Investigation, Department of 
     Justice, transmitting, pursuant to law, the report of a rule 
     entitled ``Federal Bureau of Investigation Anti-Piracy 
     Warning Seal Program'' (RIN1110-AA32) received during 
     adjournment of the Senate in the Office of the President of 
     the Senate on August 7, 2012; to the Committee on the 
     Judiciary.
       EC-7261. A communication from the Federal Liaison Officer, 
     Patent and Trademark Office, Department of Commerce, 
     transmitting, pursuant to law, the report of a rule entitled 
     ``Revision of Patent Term Adjustment Provisions Relating to 
     Appellate Review'' (RIN0651-AC63) received during adjournment 
     of the Senate in the Office of the President of the Senate on 
     August 17, 2012; to the Committee on the Judiciary.
       EC-7262. A communication from the Deputy General Counsel, 
     Office of Surety Guarantees, Small Business Administration, 
     transmitting, pursuant to law, the report of a rule entitled 
     ``Surety Bond Guarantee Program--Quick Bond Application and 
     Agreement'' (RIN3245-AG39) received during adjournment of the 
     Senate in the Office of the President of the Senate on August 
     8, 2012; to the Committee on Small Business and 
     Entrepreneurship.
       EC-7263. 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; 
     Kemah Boardwalk Summer Season Fireworks, Galveston Bay, 
     Kemah, TX'' ((RIN1625-AA00) (Docket No. USCG-2012-0240)) 
     received during adjournment of the Senate in the Office of 
     the President of the Senate on August 6, 2012; to the 
     Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation.
       EC-7264. 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; 
     Alexandria Bay Chamber of Commerce, St. Lawrence River, 
     Alexandria Bay, NY'' ((RIN1625-AA00) (Docket No. USCG-2012-
     0353)) received during adjournment of the Senate in the 
     Office of the President of the Senate on August 6, 2012; to 
     the Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation.
       EC-7265. 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; 
     Alexandria Bay Chamber of Commerce, St. Lawrence River, 
     Alexandria Bay, NY'' ((RIN1625-AA00) (Docket No. USCG-2012-
     0353)) received during adjournment of the Senate in the 
     Office of the President of the Senate on August 6, 2012; to 
     the Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation.
       EC-7266. 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; 
     City of Tonawanda July 4th Celebration, Niagara River, 
     Tonawanda, NY'' ((RIN1625-AA00) (Docket No. USCG-2012-0352)) 
     received during adjournment of the Senate in the Office of 
     the President of the Senate on August 6, 2012; to the 
     Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation.
       EC-7267. 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; 
     Electric Zoo Fireworks, East River, Randall's Island, NY'' 
     ((RIN1625-AA00) (Docket No. USCG-2012-0588)) received during 
     adjournment of the Senate in the Office of the President of 
     the Senate on August 6, 2012; to the Committee on Commerce, 
     Science, and Transportation.
       EC-7268. 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; 
     Bay Village Independence Day Fireworks, Lake Erie, Bay 
     Village, OH'' ((RIN1625-AA00) (Docket No. USCG-2012-0553)) 
     received during adjournment of the Senate in the Office of 
     the President of the Senate on August 6, 2012; to the 
     Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation.
       EC-7269. 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; 
     Independence Day Fireworks Celebration for the City of 
     Richmond, Richmond Inner Harbor, Richmond, CA'' ((RIN1625-
     AA00) (Docket No. USCG-2012-0419)) received during 
     adjournment of the Senate in the Office of the President of 
     the Senate on August 6, 2012; to the Committee on Commerce, 
     Science, and Transportation.
       EC-7270. 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; 
     City of Tonawanda July 4th'' ((RIN1625-AA00) (Docket No. 
     USCG-2012-0352)) received during adjournment of the Senate in 
     the Office of the President of the Senate on August 6, 2012; 
     to the Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation.
       EC-7271. 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; 
     Belle Pass Dredge Operations, Belle Pass, Mile Marker 1.0 to 
     Mile Marker (-0.2), Prot Fourchon, Lafourche Parish, LA'' 
     ((RIN1625-AA00) (Docket No. USCG-2012-0392)) received during 
     adjournment of the Senate in the Office of the President of 
     the Senate on August 6, 2012; to the Committee on Commerce, 
     Science, and Transportation.
       EC-7272. 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; 
     International Bridge 50th Anniversary Celebration Fireworks, 
     St. Mary's River, U.S. Army Corps of Engineers Locks, Sault 
     Sainte Marie, MI'' ((RIN1625-AA00) (Docket No. USCG-2012-
     0200)) received during adjournment of the Senate in the 
     Office of the President of the Senate on August 6, 2012; to 
     the Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation.
       EC-7273. 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; 
     Upper Mississippi River, Mile 183.0 to 183.5'' ((RIN1625-
     AA00) (Docket No. USCG-2012-0315)) received during 
     adjournment of the Senate in the Office of the President of 
     the Senate on August 6, 2012; to the Committee on Commerce, 
     Science, and Transportation.
       EC-7274. 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; 
     Olcott Fireworks, Lake Ontario, Olcott, NY'' ((RIN1625-AA00) 
     (Docket No. USCG-2012-0351)) received during adjournment of 
     the Senate in the Office of the President of the Senate on 
     August 6, 2012; to the Committee on Commerce, Science, and 
     Transportation.
       EC-7275. 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; 
     Marine Week Cleveland, Lake Erie, Cleveland, OH'' ((RIN1625-
     AA00) (Docket No. USCG-2012-0462)) received during 
     adjournment of the Senate in the Office of the President of 
     the Senate on August 6, 2012; to the Committee on Commerce, 
     Science, and Transportation.
       EC-7276. A communication from the Attorney-Advisor, U.S. 
     Coast Guard, Department

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     of Homeland Security, transmitting, pursuant to law, the 
     report of a rule entitled ``Safety Zone; City of Ogdensburg 
     Fireworks, St. Lawrence River, Ogdensburg, NY'' ((RIN1625-
     AA00) (Docket No. USCG-2012-0608)) received during 
     adjournment of the Senate in the Office of the President of 
     the Senate on August 6, 2012; to the Committee on Commerce, 
     Science, and Transportation.
       EC-7277. 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; 
     Port Valdez, Alaska Maritime Highway System Ferry Terminal'' 
     ((RIN1625-AA00) (Docket No. USCG-2012-0641)) received during 
     adjournment of the Senate in the Office of the President of 
     the Senate on August 6, 2012; to the Committee on Commerce, 
     Science, and Transportation.
       EC-7278. 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; 
     Village of Sodus Point Fireworks Display, Sodus Bay, Sodus 
     Point, NY'' ((RIN1625-AA00) (Docket No. USCG-2012-0355)) 
     received during adjournment of the Senate in the Office of 
     the President of the Senate on August 6, 2012; to the 
     Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation.
       EC-7279. 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; 
     NOBLE DISCOVERER, Outer Continental Shelf Drillship, Chukchi 
     and/or Beaufort Seas, Alaska'' ((RIN1625-AA00) (Docket No. 
     USCG-2012-0024)) received during adjournment of the Senate in 
     the Office of the President of the Senate on August 6, 2012; 
     to the Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation.
       EC-7280. 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 
     Zones; Sellwood Bridge Project, Willamette River; Portland, 
     OR'' ((RIN1625-AA00) (Docket No. USCG-2012-0131)) received 
     during adjournment of the Senate in the Office of the 
     President of the Senate on August 6, 2012; to the Committee 
     on Commerce, Science, and Transportation.
       EC-7281. 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; 
     KULLUK, Outer Continental Shelf Mobile Offshore Drilling Unit 
     (MODU); Beaufort Sea, Alaska'' ((RIN1625-AA00) (Docket No. 
     USCG-2011-1143)) received during adjournment of the Senate in 
     the Office of the President of the Senate on August 6, 2012; 
     to the Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation.
       EC-7282. 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; 
     Skagway Harbor, Skagway, Alaska for 4th of July Fireworks'' 
     ((RIN1625-AA00) (Docket No. USCG-2012-0512)) received during 
     adjournment of the Senate in the Office of the President of 
     the Senate on August 6, 2012; to the Committee on Commerce, 
     Science, and Transportation.
       EC-7283. 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; 
     Temporary Change for Recurring Fifth Coast Guard District 
     Fireworks Displays, Cavalier Golf and Yacht Club Independence 
     Day Fireworks Display, Broad Bay; Virginia Beach, VA'' 
     ((RIN1625-AA00) (Docket No. USCG-2012-0227)) received during 
     adjournment of the Senate in the Office of the President of 
     the Senate on August 6, 2012; to the Committee on Commerce, 
     Science, and Transportation.
       EC-7284. 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; 
     Village of Sackets Harbor, Lake Ontario, Sackets Harbor, NY'' 
     ((RIN1625-AA00) (Docket No. USCG-2012-0464)) received during 
     adjournment of the Senate in the Office of the President of 
     the Senate on August 6, 2012; to the Committee on Commerce, 
     Science, and Transportation.
       EC-7285. 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; 
     Mentor Harbor Yachting Club Fireworks, Lake Erie, Mentor, 
     OH'' ((RIN1625-AA00) (Docket No. USCG-2012-0356)) received 
     during adjournment of the Senate in the Office of the 
     President of the Senate on August 6, 2012; to the Committee 
     on Commerce, Science, and Transportation.
       EC-7286. 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 
     for Fifth Coast Guard District Fireworks Display Currituck 
     Sound; Corolla, NC'' ((RIN1625-AA00) (Docket No. USCG-2012-
     0358)) received during adjournment of the Senate in the 
     Office of the President of the Senate on August 6, 2012; to 
     the Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation.
       EC-7287. 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; 
     Wrangell Harbor, Wrangell, Alaska for 4th of July Fireworks'' 
     ((RIN1625-AA00) (Docket No. USCG-2012-00565)) received during 
     adjournment of the Senate in the Office of the President of 
     the Senate on August 6, 2012; to the Committee on Commerce, 
     Science, and Transportation.
       EC-7288. 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; 
     Port of Dutch Harbor; Dutch Harbor, Alaska'' ((RIN1625-AA00) 
     (Docket No. USCG-2012-0545)) received during adjournment of 
     the Senate in the Office of the President of the Senate on 
     August 6, 2012; to the Committee on Commerce, Science, and 
     Transportation.
       EC-7289. 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; 
     Newburgh to Beacon Swim, Newburgh, Hudson River, NY'' 
     ((RIN1625-AA00) (Docket No. USCG-2012-0538)) received during 
     adjournment of the Senate in the Office of the President of 
     the Senate on August 6, 2012; to the Committee on Commerce, 
     Science, and Transportation.
       EC-7290. 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; 
     Sacramento River Closure for Aerial Cable Installation, 
     Sacramento, CA'' ((RIN1625-AA00) (Docket No. USCG-2012-0376)) 
     received during adjournment of the Senate in the Office of 
     the President of the Senate on August 6, 2012; to the 
     Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation.
       EC-7291. 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; 
     Fireworks for NC NENA/APCO Conference, Cape Fear River, 
     Wilmington, NC'' ((RIN1625-AA00) (Docket No. USCG-2012-0624)) 
     received during adjournment of the Senate in the Office of 
     the President of the Senate on August 6, 2012; to the 
     Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation.
       EC-7292. 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; 
     Fireworks for NC NENA/APCO Conference, Cape Fear River, 
     Wilmington, NC'' ((RIN1625-AA00) (Docket No. USCG-2012-0699)) 
     received during adjournment of the Senate in the Office of 
     the President of the Senate on August 6, 2012; to the 
     Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation.
       EC-7293. 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; 
     Conneaut 4th of July Festival, Lake Erie, Conneaut, OH'' 
     ((RIN1625-AA00) (Docket No. USCG-2012-0480)) received during 
     adjournment of the Senate in the Office of the President of 
     the Senate on August 6, 2012; to the Committee on Commerce, 
     Science, and Transportation.
       EC-7294. 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; 
     Canal Fest of the Tonawandas, Erie Canal, Tonawanda, NY'' 
     ((RIN1625-AA00) (Docket No. USCG-2012-0609)) received during 
     adjournment of the Senate in the Office of the President of 
     the Senate on August 6, 2012; to the Committee on Commerce, 
     Science, and Transportation.
       EC-7295. 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; 
     Flying Magazine Air Show, Lake Winnebago, Oshkosh, WI'' 
     ((RIN1625-AA00) (Docket No. USCG-2012-0635)) received during 
     adjournment of the Senate in the Office of the President of 
     the Senate on August 6, 2012; to the Committee on Commerce, 
     Science, and Transportation.
       EC-7296. 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; 
     Tom Graves Memorial Fireworks, Port Bay, Wolcott, NY'' 
     ((RIN1625-AA00) (Docket No. USCG-2012-0584)) received during 
     adjournment of the Senate in the Office of the President of 
     the Senate on August 6, 2012; to the Committee on Commerce, 
     Science, and Transportation.
       EC-7297. 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; 
     Buffalo July 4th Fireworks, Lake Erie, Buffalo, NY'' 
     ((RIN1625-AA00) (Docket No. USCG-2012-0554)) received during 
     adjournment of the Senate in the Office of the President of 
     the Senate on August 6, 2012; to the Committee on Commerce, 
     Science, and Transportation.
       EC-7298. 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; 
     Sea World San Diego Fireworks, Mission Bay; San Diego, CA'' 
     ((RIN1625-AA00) (Docket No. USCG-2012-0497)) received during 
     adjournment of the Senate in the Office of the President of 
     the Senate on August 6, 2012; to the Committee on Commerce, 
     Science, and Transportation.
       EC-7299. 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; 
     San Diego Symphony POPS

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     Fireworks; San Diego, CA'' ((RIN1625-AA00) (Docket No. USCG-
     2012-0490)) received during adjournment of the Senate in the 
     Office of the President of the Senate on August 6, 2012; to 
     the Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation.
       EC-7300. 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; 
     Keweenaw Waterway, Hancock, MI'' ((RIN1625-AA00) (Docket No. 
     USCG-2012-0469)) received during adjournment of the Senate in 
     the Office of the President of the Senate on August 6, 2012; 
     to the Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation.
       EC-7301. 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; 
     Can-Am Festival Fireworks, Black River Bay, Sackets Harbor, 
     NY'' ((RIN1625-AA00) (Docket No. USCG-2012-0617)) received 
     during adjournment of the Senate in the Office of the 
     President of the Senate on August 6, 2012; to the Committee 
     on Commerce, Science, and Transportation.
       EC-7302. 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; 
     Old Fashioned 4th of July Fireworks, Presque Isle Bay, Erie, 
     PA'' ((RIN1625-AA00) (Docket No. USCG-2012-0465)) received 
     during adjournment of the Senate in the Office of the 
     President of the Senate on August 6, 2012; to the Committee 
     on Commerce, Science, and Transportation.
       EC-7303. 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; 
     Cleveland Yachting Club Fireworks, Lake Erie, Rocky River, 
     OH'' ((RIN1625-AA00) (Docket No. USCG-2012-0567)) received 
     during adjournment of the Senate in the Office of the 
     President of the Senate on August 6, 2012; to the Committee 
     on Commerce, Science, and Transportation.
       EC-7304. 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; 
     Wicomico Community Fireworks Rain Date, Great Wicomico River, 
     Mila, VA'' ((RIN1625-AA00) (Docket No. USCG-2012-0425)) 
     received during adjournment of the Senate in the Office of 
     the President of the Senate on August 6, 2012; to the 
     Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation.
       EC-7305. 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 
     and Special Local Regulation; 2012 Macy's 4th of July 
     Fireworks and Spectator Viewing Areas, Hudson River, NY'' 
     ((RIN1625-AA00 and RIN1625-AA08) (Docket No. USCG-2012-0405)) 
     received during adjournment of the Senate in the Office of 
     the President of the Senate on August 6, 2012; to the 
     Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation.
       EC-7306. 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; 
     Hudson Valley Triathlon, Ulster Landing, Hudson River, NY'' 
     ((RIN1625-AA00) (Docket No. USCG-2012-0537)) received during 
     adjournment of the Senate in the Office of the President of 
     the Senate on August 6, 2012; to the Committee on Commerce, 
     Science, and Transportation.
       EC-7307. 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; 
     Sea World San Diego Fireworks, Mission Bay; San Diego, CA'' 
     ((RIN1625-AA00) (Docket No. USCG-2012-0435)) received during 
     adjournment of the Senate in the Office of the President of 
     the Senate on August 6, 2012; to the Committee on Commerce, 
     Science, and Transportation.
       EC-7308. 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, 
     Naval Helicopter Association Reunion Helicopter 
     Demonstration, Elizabeth River, Norfolk, VA'' ((RIN1625-AA00) 
     (Docket No. USCG-2012-0255)) received during adjournment of 
     the Senate in the Office of the President of the Senate on 
     August 6, 2012; to the Committee on Commerce, Science, and 
     Transportation.
       EC-7309. 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 
     Zones: Catawba Island Club Fire Works Catawba Island Club, 
     Port Clinton, OH; Pacing for Recovery, Lake Erie, Sterling 
     State Park, Monroe, MI; Put-In-Bay Fireworks, Fox's the Dock 
     Pier, South Bass Island, Put-In-Bay, OH'' ((RIN1625-AA00) 
     (Docket No. USCG-2012-0374) received during adjournment of 
     the Senate in the Office of the President of the Senate on 
     August 6, 2012; to the Committee on Commerce, Science, and 
     Transportation.
       EC-7310. 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; 
     Seafair Blue Angels Air Show Performance, Seattle, WA'' 
     ((RIN1625-AA00) (Docket No. USCG-2012-0699)) received during 
     adjournment of the Senate in the Office of the President of 
     the Senate on August 6, 2012; to the Committee on Commerce, 
     Science, and Transportation.

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