[Congressional Record Volume 158, Number 128 (Thursday, September 20, 2012)]
[Senate]
[Pages S6542-S6545]
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-7630. 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 in the Office of the 
     President of the Senate on September 12, 2012; to the 
     Committee on Finance.
       EC-7631. 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 ``L and S Industrial and Marine, Inc. United 
     States'' (AOD-2012-02) received in the Office of the 
     President of the Senate on September 13, 2012; to the 
     Committee on Finance.
       EC-7632. 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 ``Integrated Hedging Transactions of 
     Qualifying Debt'' (RIN1545-BK98) received in the Office of 
     the President of the Senate on September 13, 2012; to the 
     Committee on Finance.
       EC-7633. 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 ``Per Capita Payments from Proceeds of 
     Settlements of Indian Tribal Trust Cases'' (Announcement 
     2012-60) received in the Office of the President of the 
     Senate on September 13, 2012; to the Committee on Finance.
       EC-7634. 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 ``Guidance on Pension Funding Stabilization 
     under the Moving Ahead for Progress in the 21st Century Act 
     (MAP-21)'' (Notice 2012-61) received in the Office of the 
     President of the Senate on September 13, 2012; to the 
     Committee on Finance.
       EC-7635. 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 for Weighted Average Interest Rates, 
     Yield Curves, and Segment Rates'' (Notice 2012-56) received 
     in the Office of the President of the Senate on September 13, 
     2012; to the Committee on Finance.
       EC-7636. 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 ``Property Traded on an Established Market'' 
     (RIN1545-BJ71) received in the Office of the President of the 
     Senate on September 13, 2012; to the Committee on Finance.
       EC-7637. 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 ``Wage Recharacterization'' (Rev. Rul. 2012-
     25) received in the Office of the President of the Senate on 
     September 13, 2012; to the Committee on Finance.
       EC-7638. 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 ``Revenue Procedure: Examination of Returns 
     and Claims for Refund, Credit, or Abatement; Determination of 
     Tax Liability'' (Rev. Proc. 2012-40) received in the Office 
     of the President of the Senate on September 13, 2012; to the 
     Committee on Finance.
       EC-7639. 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 ``Revenue Procedure Modifying Rev. Proc. 
     2011-14 and Rev. Proc. 97-27'' (Rev. Proc. 2012-39) received 
     in the Office of the President of the Senate on September 13, 
     2012; to the Committee on Finance.
       EC-7640. A communication from the Assistant Secretary, 
     Legislative Affairs, Department of State, transmitting, 
     pursuant to law, a report relative to groups designated by 
     the Secretary of State as Foreign Terrorist Organizations 
     (DCN OSS 2012-1446); to the Committee on Foreign Relations.
       EC-7641. 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 12-121, 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-7642. A communication from the Secretary of the 
     Treasury, transmitting, pursuant to Executive Order 13313 of 
     July 31, 2003, a semiannual report detailing 
     telecommunications-related payments made to Cuba pursuant to 
     Department of the Treasury licenses; to the Committee on 
     Foreign Relations.
       EC-7643. A communication from the Assistant Secretary, 
     Legislative Affairs, Department of State, transmitting, 
     pursuant to law, a report entitled ``U.S. Department of 
     State, Annual Category Rating Report''; to the Committee on 
     Foreign Relations.
       EC-7644. A communication from the Assistant Secretary, 
     Legislative Affairs, Department of State, transmitting, 
     certification of proposed issuance of an export license 
     pursuant to section 36(d) of the Arms Export Control Act 
     (Transmittal No. DDTC 12-079); to the Committee on Foreign 
     Relations.
       EC-7645. 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 12-105); to the Committee on Foreign 
     Relations.

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       EC-7646. 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 12-114); to the Committee on Foreign 
     Relations.
       EC-7647. 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 12-119); to the Committee on Foreign 
     Relations.
       EC-7648. A communication from the Assistant Secretary, 
     Legislative Affairs, Department of State, transmitting, 
     certification of proposed issuance of an export license 
     pursuant to section 36(d) of the Arms Export Control Act 
     (Transmittal No. DDTC 12-129); to the Committee on Foreign 
     Relations.
       EC-7649. 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 12-100); to the Committee on Foreign 
     Relations.
       EC-7650. 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 ``D and C Red 
     No. 6 and D and C Red No. 7; Change in Specification; 
     Confirmation of Effective Date'' (Docket No. FDA-2011-C-0050) 
     received during adjournment of the Senate in the Office of 
     the President of the Senate on September 17, 2012; to the 
     Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions.
       EC-7651. 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 ``Amendment to the Interim Final Rule for the 
     Pre-Existing Condition Insurance Plan Program'' (RIN0938-
     AQ70) received during adjournment of the Senate in the Office 
     of the President of the Senate on August 29, 2012; to the 
     Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions.
       EC-7652. A communication from the Secretary of Health and 
     Human Services, transmitting, pursuant to law, a report 
     entitled ``Report to Congress on the Assets for Independence 
     Program--Status at the Conclusion of the Eleventh Year''; to 
     the Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions.
       EC-7653. A communication from the Railroad Retirement 
     Board, transmitting, pursuant to law, the Railroad Retirement 
     Board's appropriations request for fiscal year 2014; to the 
     Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions.
       EC-7654. A communication from the Assistant Secretary, 
     Legislative Affairs, Department of State, transmitting, 
     certification of proposed issuance of an export license 
     pursuant to section 36(d) of the Arms Export Control Act 
     (Transmittal No. DDTC 12-090); to the Committee on Foreign 
     Relations.
       EC-7655. A communication from the Presiding Governor, 
     Broadcasting Board of Governors, transmitting, pursuant to 
     law, the Board's fiscal year 2012 Federal Activities 
     Inventory Reform (FAIR) Act submission of its commercial and 
     inherently governmental activities; to the Committee on 
     Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs.
       EC-7656. A communication from the Senior Procurement 
     Executive/Deputy Chief Acquisition Officer, Office of 
     Acquisition Policy, General Services Administration, 
     transmitting, pursuant to law, the report of a rule entitled 
     ``Federal Acquisition Regulation; Small Entity Compliance 
     Guide'' (FAC 2005-61) received in the Office of the President 
     of the Senate on September 13, 2012; to the Committee on 
     Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs.
       EC-7657. A communication from the Senior Procurement 
     Executive/Deputy Chief Acquisition Officer, Office of 
     Acquisition Policy, General Services Administration, 
     transmitting, pursuant to law, the report of a rule entitled 
     ``Federal Acquisition Regulation; Technical Amendments'' (FAC 
     2005-61) received in the Office of the President of the 
     Senate on September 13, 2012; to the Committee on Homeland 
     Security and Governmental Affairs.
       EC-7658. A communication from the Senior Procurement 
     Executive/Deputy Chief Acquisition Officer, Office of 
     Acquisition Policy, General Services Administration, 
     transmitting, pursuant to law, the report of a rule entitled 
     ``Federal Acquisition Regulation; Bid Protest and Appeal'' 
     (RIN9000-AM31) received in the Office of the President of the 
     Senate on September 13, 2012; to the Committee on Homeland 
     Security and Governmental Affairs.
       EC-7659. A communication from the Senior Procurement 
     Executive/Deputy Chief Acquisition Officer, Office of 
     Acquisition Policy, General Services Administration, 
     transmitting, pursuant to law, the report of a rule entitled 
     ``Federal Acquisition Regulation; NAICS and Size Standards'' 
     (RIN9000-AM32) received in the Office of the President of the 
     Senate on September 13, 2012; to the Committee on Homeland 
     Security and Governmental Affairs.
       EC-7660. A communication from the Senior Procurement 
     Executive/Deputy Chief Acquisition Officer, Office of 
     Acquisition Policy, General Services Administration, 
     transmitting, pursuant to law, the report of a rule entitled 
     ``Federal Acquisition Regulation; Delete Outdated FAR 
     Reference to the DoD Industrial Preparedness Program'' 
     (RIN9000-AM35) received in the Office of the President of the 
     Senate on September 13, 2012; to the Committee on Homeland 
     Security and Governmental Affairs.
       EC-7661. A communication from the Senior Procurement 
     Executive/Deputy Chief Acquisition Officer, Office of 
     Acquisition Policy, General Services Administration, 
     transmitting, pursuant to law, the report of a rule entitled 
     ``Federal Acquisition Regulation; United States-Korea Free 
     Trade Agreement'' ((RIN9000-AM18) (FAC 2005-61)) received in 
     the Office of the President of the Senate on September 13, 
     2012; to the Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental 
     Affairs.
       EC-7662. A communication from the Acting Assistant Attorney 
     General, transmitting, pursuant to law, a report entitled 
     ``Section 508 Report to the President and Congress: 
     Accessibility of Federal Electronic and Information 
     Technology''; to the Committee on the Judiciary.
       EC-7663. A communication from the Director, Administrative 
     Office of the United States Courts, transmitting, pursuant to 
     law, a report entitled ``Report of the Proceedings of the 
     Judicial Conference of the United States''; to the Committee 
     on the Judiciary.
       EC-7664. 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 
     Deutschland GmbH Helicopters'' ((RIN2120-AA64) (Docket No. 
     FAA-2012-0356)) received during adjournment of the Senate in 
     the Office of the President of the Senate on August 29, 2012; 
     to the Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation.
       EC-7665. 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 Airplanes'' ((RIN2120-AA64) (Docket No. FAA-2012-
     0035)) received in the Office of the President of the Senate 
     on September 10, 2012; to the Committee on Commerce, Science, 
     and Transportation.
       EC-7666. 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; Honeywell 
     International, Inc. Global Navigation Satellite Sensor 
     Units'' ((RIN2120-AA64) (Docket No. FAA-2012-0758)) received 
     in the Office of the President of the Senate on September 10, 
     2012; to the Committee on Commerce, Science, and 
     Transportation.
       EC-7667. 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; Various Aircraft 
     Equipped with Rotax Aircraft Engines 912 A Series Engine'' 
     ((RIN2120-AA64) (Docket No. FAA-2012-0765)) received in the 
     Office of the President of the Senate on September 10, 2012; 
     to the Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation.
       EC-7668. 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; Gulfstream 
     Aerospace LP (Type Certificate Previously Held by Israel 
     Aircraft Industries, Ltd.) Airplanes'' ((RIN2120-AA64) 
     (Docket No. FAA-2010-1164)) received in the Office of the 
     President of the Senate on September 10, 2012; to the 
     Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation.
       EC-7669. 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; Gulfstream 
     Aerospace LP (Type Certificate Previously Held by Israel 
     Aircraft Industries, Ltd.) Airplanes'' ((RIN2120-AA64) 
     (Docket No. FAA-2012-0675)) received in the Office of the 
     President of the Senate on September 10, 2012; to the 
     Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation.
       EC-7670. 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 
     Airplanes'' ((RIN2120-AA64) (Docket No. FAA-2012-0329)) 
     received in the Office of the President of the Senate on 
     September 10, 2012; to the Committee on Commerce, Science, 
     and Transportation.
       EC-7671. 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; Embraer S.A. 
     Airplanes'' ((RIN2120-AA64) (Docket No. FAA-2011-1251)) 
     received in the Office of the President of the Senate on 
     September 10, 2012; to the Committee on Commerce, Science, 
     and Transportation.
       EC-7672. 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. 
     Airplanes'' ((RIN2120-AA64) (Docket No. FAA-2011-1089)) 
     received in the Office of the President of the Senate on 
     September 11, 2012; to the Committee on Commerce, Science, 
     and Transportation.
       EC-7673. A communication from the Senior Program Analyst, 
     Federal Aviation Administration, Department of 
     Transportation,

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     transmitting, pursuant to law, the report of a rule entitled 
     ``Airworthiness Directives; Airbus Airplanes'' ((RIN2120-
     AA64) (Docket No. FAA-2012-0292)) received in the Office of 
     the President of the Senate on September 11, 2012; to the 
     Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation.
       EC-7674. 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; Honeywell 
     International, Inc. Turbofan Engines'' ((RIN2120-AA64) 
     (Docket No. FAA-2012-0195)) received in the Office of the 
     President of the Senate on September 11, 2012; to the 
     Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation.
       EC-7675. 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 
     Deutschland GmbH Helicopters'' ((RIN2120-AA64) (Docket No. 
     FAA-2012-0566)) received in the Office of the President of 
     the Senate on September 11, 2012; to the Committee on 
     Commerce, Science, and Transportation.
       EC-7676. 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 Airplanes'' ((RIN2120-AA64) (Docket No. FAA-2011-
     1165)) received in the Office of the President of the Senate 
     on September 11, 2012; to the Committee on Commerce, Science, 
     and Transportation.
       EC-7677. 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 
     Airplanes'' ((RIN2120-AA64) (Docket No. FAA-2011-1066)) 
     received in the Office of the President of the Senate on 
     September 11, 2012; to the Committee on Commerce, Science, 
     and Transportation.
       EC-7678. 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 Airplanes'' ((RIN2120-AA64) (Docket No. FAA-2010-
     1115)) received in the Office of the President of the Senate 
     on September 11, 2012; to the Committee on Commerce, Science, 
     and Transportation.
       EC-7679. 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; WACO Classic 
     Aircraft Corporation Airplanes'' ((RIN2120-AA64) (Docket No. 
     FAA-2012-0578)) received in the Office of the President of 
     the Senate on September 11, 2012; to the Committee on 
     Commerce, Science, and Transportation.
       EC-7680. A communication from the Senior Program Analyst, 
     Federal Aviation Administration, Department of 
     Transportation, transmitting, pursuant to law, the report of 
     a rule entitled ``Standard Instrument Approach Procedures; 
     Miscellaneous Amendments (25); Amdt. No. 3471'' (RIN2120-
     AA65) received in the Office of the President of the Senate 
     on September 13, 2012; to the Committee on Commerce, Science, 
     and Transportation.
       EC-7681. A communication from the Senior Program Analyst, 
     Federal Aviation Administration, Department of 
     Transportation, transmitting, pursuant to law, the report of 
     a rule entitled ``Voluntary Licensing of Amateur Rocket 
     Operations'' ((RIN2120-AJ84) (Docket No. FAA-2012-0318)) 
     received during adjournment of the Senate in the Office of 
     the President of the Senate on August 29, 2012; to the 
     Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation.
       EC-7682. A communication from the Chief Counsel, Saint 
     Lawrence Seaway Development Corporation, Department of 
     Transportation, transmitting, pursuant to law, the report of 
     a rule entitled ``Seaway Regulations and Rules: Periodic 
     Update, Various Categories'' (RIN2135-AA30) received during 
     adjournment of the Senate in the Office of the President of 
     the Senate on August 23, 2012; to the Committee on Commerce, 
     Science, and Transportation.
       EC-7683. A communication from the Federal Liaison Officer, 
     Patent and Trademark Office, Department of Commerce, 
     transmitting, pursuant to law, the report of a rule entitled 
     ``Changes to Implement Miscellaneous Post Patent Provisions 
     of the Leahy-Smith America Invents Act'' (RIN0651-AC66) 
     received during adjournment in the Office of the President of 
     the Senate on August 8, 2012; to the Committee on Commerce, 
     Science, and Transportation.
       EC-7684. A communication from the Chairman of the Office of 
     Proceedings and the Office of Economics, Surface 
     Transportation Board, Department of Transportation, 
     transmitting, pursuant to law, the report of a rule entitled 
     ``Regulations Governing Fees for Services Performed in 
     Connection with Licensing and Related Services--2012 Update'' 
     (Docket No. 542) received during adjournment of the Senate in 
     the Office of the President of the Senate on August 8, 2012; 
     to the Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation.
       EC-7685. A communication from the Chief Scientist, National 
     Aeronautics and Space Administration, transmitting, pursuant 
     to law, the report of a rule entitled ``Research Misconduct'' 
     (RIN2700-AC84) received during adjournment of the Senate in 
     the Office of the President of the Senate on August 21, 2012; 
     to the Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation.
       EC-7686. A communication from the Director, Office of 
     Whistleblower Protection Program, Occupational Safety and 
     Health Administration, transmitting, pursuant to law, the 
     report of a rule entitled ``Procedures for the Handling of 
     Retaliation Complaints Under the Employee Protection 
     Provision of the Surface Transportation Assistance Act of 
     1982 (STAA), as Amended'' (RIN1218-AC36) received during 
     adjournment of the Senate in the Office of the President of 
     the Senate on August 7, 2012; to the Committee on Commerce, 
     Science, and Transportation.
       EC-7687. A communication from the Acting Assistant General 
     Counsel for Regulatory Affairs, Consumer Product Safety 
     Commission, transmitting, pursuant to law, the report of a 
     rule entitled ``Audit Requirements for Third Party Conformity 
     Assessment Bodies'' (RIN3041-AC76) received during 
     adjournment of the Senate in the Office of the President of 
     the Senate on September 14, 2012; to the Committee on 
     Commerce, Science, and Transportation.
       EC-7688. A communication from the Acting Assistant General 
     Counsel for Regulatory Affairs, Consumer Product Safety 
     Commission, transmitting, pursuant to law, the report of a 
     rule entitled ``Revisions to Safety Standards for Durable 
     Infant or Toddler Products: Infant Bath Seats and Full-Size 
     Cribs'' (16 CFR Parts 1215 and 1219) received during 
     adjournment of the Senate in the Office of the President of 
     the Senate on September 14, 2012; to the Committee on 
     Commerce, Science, and Transportation.
       EC-7689. 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 
     (Westfield, New York)'' (MB Docket No. 12-51) received during 
     adjournment of the Senate in the Office of the President of 
     the Senate on August 16, 2012; to the Committee on Commerce, 
     Science, and Transportation.
       EC-7690. A communication from the Chief of Staff, Media 
     Bureau, Federal Communications Commission, transmitting, 
     pursuant to law, the report of a rule entitled ``Television 
     Broadcasting Services; Greenville, North Carolina'' (MB 
     Docket No. 12-130; DA 12-1208; RM-11662; DA 12-1208) received 
     during adjournment of the Senate in the Office of the 
     President of the Senate on August 8, 2012; to the Committee 
     on Commerce, Science, and Transportation.
       EC-7691. A communication from the Deputy Chief, Consumer 
     and Governmental Affairs Bureau, Federal Communications 
     Commission, transmitting, pursuant to law, the report of a 
     rule entitled ``Interpretation of Economically Burdensome 
     Standard; Amendment of Section 79.1 (f) of the Commission's 
     Rules; Video Programming Accessibility, Report and Order, CG 
     Docket No. 11-175'' (FCC 12-83) received during adjournment 
     of the Senate in the Office of the President of the Senate on 
     August 3, 2012; to the Committee on Commerce, Science, and 
     Transportation.
       EC-7692. A communication from the Chief of the Policy and 
     Rules Division, Office of Engineering and Technology, Federal 
     Communications Commission, transmitting, pursuant to law, the 
     report of a rule entitled ``Amendment of Sections 15.35 and 
     15.253 of the Commission's Rules Regarding Operation of Radar 
     Systems in the 76-77 GHz Band; ET Docket No. 11-90, RM-11555; 
     and Amendment of Section 15.253 of the Commission's Rules to 
     Permit Fixed Use of Radar in the 76-77 GHz Band'' (FCC 12-72, 
     ET Docket No. 10-28) 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-7693. A communication from the Deputy Bureau Chief, 
     Wireline Competition Bureau, Federal Communications 
     Commission, transmitting, pursuant to law, the report of a 
     rule entitled ``Connect America Fund; A National Broadband 
     Plan for Our Future; Establishing Just and Reasonable Rates 
     for Local Exchange Carriers; High-Cost Universal Service 
     Support; Developing a Unified Intercarrier Compensation 
     Regime; Federal-State Joint Board on Universal Service; 
     Lifeline and Link-Up; Universal Service Reform--Mobility 
     Fund'' (WC Docket Nos. 10-90, 07-135, 05-337, 03-109) 
     received in the Office of the President of the Senate on 
     September 10, 2012; to the Committee on Commerce, Science, 
     and Transportation.
       EC-7694. A communication from the Chief of the Broadband 
     Division, Wireless Telecommunications Bureau, Federal 
     Communications Commission, transmitting, pursuant to law, the 
     report of a rule entitled ``Facilitating the Use of Microwave 
     for Wireless Backhaul and Other Uses and Providing Additional 
     Flexibility to Broadcast Auxiliary Service and Operational 
     Fixed Microwave Licenses'' ((WT Docket No. 10-153) (FCC 12-
     87)) received during adjournment of the Senate in the Office 
     of the President of the Senate on August 23, 2012; to the 
     Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation.
       EC-7695. A communication from the Deputy Division Chief, 
     Wireline Competition Bureau, Federal Communications 
     Commission, transmitting, pursuant to law, the report of a 
     rule entitled ``Connect America Fund; A National Broadband 
     Plan for Our Future; Establishing Just and Reasonable Rates 
     for Local Exchange Carriers; High-Cost Universal Service 
     Support; Developing a Unified

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     Intermarried Compensation Regime; Federal-State Joint Board 
     on Universal Service; Lifeline and Link-Up; Universal Service 
     Reform--Mobility Fund'' ((RIN3060-AF85) (DA 12-870)) received 
     during adjournment of the Senate in the Office of the 
     President of the Senate on August 22, 2012; to the Committee 
     on Commerce, Science, and Transportation.
       EC-7696. A communication from the Assistant Chief, 
     International Bureau, Federal Communications Commission, 
     transmitting, pursuant to law, the report of a rule entitled 
     ``Foreign Ownership Policies, First Report and Order on 
     Forbearance'' (FCC 12-93) received during adjournment of the 
     Senate in the Office of the President of the Senate on August 
     22, 2012; to the Committee on Commerce, Science, and 
     Transportation.
       EC-7697. A communication from the Associate Bureau Chief, 
     Wireline Competition Bureau, Federal Communications 
     Commission, transmitting, pursuant to law, the report of a 
     rule entitled ``Special Access for Price Cap Local Exchange 
     Carriers; AT and T Corporation Petition for Rulemaking to 
     Reform Regulation of Incumbent Local Exchange Carrier Rates 
     for Interstate Special Access Services'' ((RIN3060-AJ80) (FCC 
     12-92)) received in the Office of the President of the Senate 
     on September 10, 2012; to the Committee on Commerce, Science, 
     and Transportation.

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