[Congressional Record Volume 159, Number 30 (Monday, March 4, 2013)]
[Senate]
[Pages S1086-S1088]
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-550. A communication from the Director of the Regulatory 
     Management Division, Environmental Protection Agency, 
     transmitting, pursuant to law, the report of a rule entitled 
     ``Fenpyrazamine; Pesticide Tolerances'' (FRL No. 9373-9) 
     received in the Office of the President of the Senate on 
     February 26, 2013; to the Committee on Agriculture, 
     Nutrition, and Forestry.
       EC-551. A communication from the Director of the Regulatory 
     Management Division, Environmental Protection Agency, 
     transmitting, pursuant to law, the report of a rule entitled 
     ``Pyroxasulfone; Pesticide Tolerances'' (FRL No. 9379-9) 
     received in the Office of the President of the Senate on 
     February 26, 2013; to the Committee on Agriculture, 
     Nutrition, and Forestry.
       EC-552. A communication from the Director of the Regulatory 
     Management Division, Environmental Protection Agency, 
     transmitting, pursuant to law, the report of a rule entitled 
     ``Acetochlor; Pesticide Tolerances'' (FRL No. 9377-6) 
     received in the Office of the President of the Senate on 
     February 26, 2013; to the Committee on Agriculture, 
     Nutrition, and Forestry.
       EC-553. A communication from the Director of the Regulatory 
     Management Division, Environmental Protection Agency, 
     transmitting, pursuant to law, the report of a rule entitled 
     ``Pyraflufen-ethyl; Pesticide Tolerances'' (FRL No. 9379-6) 
     received in the Office of the President of the Senate on 
     February 26, 2013; to the Committee on Agriculture, 
     Nutrition, and Forestry.
       EC-554. A communication from the Director of the Regulatory 
     Management Division, Environmental Protection Agency, 
     transmitting, pursuant to law, the report of a rule entitled 
     ``Regulation of Fuels and Fuel Additives: Identification of 
     Additional Qualifying Renewable Fuel Pathways under the 
     Renewable Fuel Standard Program'' (FRL No. 9686-3) received 
     in the Office of the President of the Senate on February 26, 
     2013; to the Committee on Environment and Public Works.
       EC-555. 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; Delaware; The 2002 Base Year Emissions Inventory for 
     the Delaware Portion of the Philadelphia Nonattainment Area 
     for the 1997 Annual Fine Particulate Matter National Ambient 
     Air Quality Standard'' (FRL No. 9786-4) received in the 
     Office of the President of the Senate on February 26, 2013; 
     to the Committee on Environment and Public Works.
       EC-556. A communication from the Director of the Regulatory 
     Management Division, Environmental Protection Agency, 
     transmitting, pursuant to law, the report of a rule entitled 
     ``Declaration of Prion as a Pest Under FIFRA; Related 
     Amendments; and Availability of Final Test Guidelines'' (FRL 
     No. 9372-7) received in the Office of the President of the 
     Senate on February 26, 2013; to the

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     Committee on Environment and Public Works.
       EC-557. 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 
     2005-66) received in the Office of the President of the 
     Senate on February 26, 2013; to the Committee on Homeland 
     Security and Governmental Affairs.
       EC-558. 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; Extension of Authority for 
     Use of Simplified Acquisition Procedures for Certain 
     Commercial Items'' (FAC 2013-007) received in the Office of 
     the President of the Senate on February 26, 2013; to the 
     Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs.
       EC-559. 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; Changes to Time-and-
     Materials and Labor-Hour Contracts and Orders'' (FAC 2011-
     025) received in the Office of the President of the Senate on 
     February 26, 2013; to the Committee on Homeland Security and 
     Governmental Affairs.
       EC-560. 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; Definition of Contingency 
     Operation'' (FAC 2013-003) received in the Office of the 
     President of the Senate on February 26, 2013; to the 
     Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs.
       EC-561. 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; Federal Acquisition 
     Circular 2005-66; Introduction'' (FAC 2005-66) received in 
     the Office of the President of the Senate on February 26, 
     2013; to the Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental 
     Affairs.
       EC-562. 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 2005-66) received in the Office of the President 
     of the Senate on February 26, 2013; to the Committee on 
     Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs.
       EC-563. A communication from the General Counsel, National 
     Mediation Board, transmitting, pursuant to law, the report of 
     a rule entitled ``Representation Procedures and Rulemaking 
     Authority'' (RIN3140-AZ01) received in the Office of the 
     President of the Senate on February 14, 2013; to the 
     Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs.
       EC-564. A communication from the Chairman of the Council of 
     the District of Columbia, transmitting, pursuant to law, a 
     report on D.C. Act 19-589, ``The Elizabeth Ministry, Inc. 
     Affordable Housing Initiatives Real Property Tax Relief Act 
     of 2012''; to the Committee on Homeland Security and 
     Governmental Affairs.
       EC-565. A communication from the Chairman of the Council of 
     the District of Columbia, transmitting, pursuant to law, a 
     report on D.C. Act 19-591, ``Parkside Parcel E and J Mixed-
     Income Apartments Tax Abatement Act of 2012''; to the 
     Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs.
       EC-566. A communication from the Chairman of the Council of 
     the District of Columbia, transmitting, pursuant to law, a 
     report on D.C. Act 19-592, ``Public Library Hours Expansion 
     Act of 2012''; to the Committee on Homeland Security and 
     Governmental Affairs.
       EC-567. A communication from the Chairman of the Council of 
     the District of Columbia, transmitting, pursuant to law, a 
     report on D.C. Act 19-593, ``Howard Town Center Real Property 
     Tax Abatement Act of 2012''; to the Committee on Homeland 
     Security and Governmental Affairs.
       EC-568. A communication from the Chairman of the Council of 
     the District of Columbia, transmitting, pursuant to law, a 
     report on D.C. Act 19-610, ``Ignition Interlock Amendment Act 
     of 2012''; to the Committee on Homeland Security and 
     Governmental Affairs.
       EC-569. A communication from the Chairman of the Council of 
     the District of Columbia, transmitting, pursuant to law, a 
     report on D.C. Act 19-611, ``Chuck Brown Park Designation Act 
     of 2012''; to the Committee on Homeland Security and 
     Governmental Affairs.
       EC-570. A communication from the Chairman of the Council of 
     the District of Columbia, transmitting, pursuant to law, a 
     report on D.C. Act 19-612, ``Breath Test Admissibility in 
     Criminal Proceedings Amendment Act of 2012''; to the 
     Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs.
       EC-571. A communication from the Chairman of the Council of 
     the District of Columbia, transmitting, pursuant to law, a 
     report on D.C. Act 19-590, ``Neighborhood Contractor Daytime 
     Parking Permit Act of 2012''; to the Committee on Homeland 
     Security and Governmental Affairs.
       EC-572. A communication from the Chairman of the Council of 
     the District of Columbia, transmitting, pursuant to law, a 
     report on D.C. Act 19-613, ``Grandparent Caregivers Program 
     Amendment Act of 2012''; to the Committee on Homeland 
     Security and Governmental Affairs.
       EC-573. A communication from the Chairman of the Council of 
     the District of Columbia, transmitting, pursuant to law, a 
     report on D.C. Act 19-615, ``Sustainable DC Amendment Act of 
     2012''; to the Committee on Homeland Security and 
     Governmental Affairs.
       EC-574. A communication from the Chairman of the Council of 
     the District of Columbia, transmitting, pursuant to law, a 
     report on D.C. Act 19-616, ``Controlled Substance, Alcohol 
     Testing, Criminal Background Check and Background 
     Investigation Temporary Amendment Act of 2012''; to the 
     Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs.
       EC-575. A communication from the Chairman of the Council of 
     the District of Columbia, transmitting, pursuant to law, a 
     report on D.C. Act 19-625, ``Access to Justice for Bicyclists 
     Act of 2012''; to the Committee on Homeland Security and 
     Governmental Affairs.
       EC-576. A communication from the Chairman of the Council of 
     the District of Columbia, transmitting, pursuant to law, a 
     report on D.C. Act 19-626, ``Greater Mount Calvary Way 
     Designation Act of 2012''; to the Committee on Homeland 
     Security and Governmental Affairs.
       EC-577. A communication from the Chairman of the Council of 
     the District of Columbia, transmitting, pursuant to law, a 
     report on D.C. Act 19-627, ``Child Sexual Abuse Reporting 
     Amendment Act of 2012''; to the Committee on Homeland 
     Security and Governmental Affairs.
       EC-578. A communication from the Chairman of the Council of 
     the District of Columbia, transmitting, pursuant to law, a 
     report on D.C. Act 19-628, ``Closing of a Public Alley in 
     Square 393, S.O. 11-08780, Act of 2012''; to the Committee on 
     Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs.
       EC-579. A communication from the Chairman of the Council of 
     the District of Columbia, transmitting, pursuant to law, a 
     report on D.C. Act 19-629, ``District Department of 
     Transportation DC Streetcar Amendment Act of 2012''; to the 
     Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs.
       EC-580. A communication from the Chairman of the Council of 
     the District of Columbia, transmitting, pursuant to law, a 
     report on D.C. Act 19-630, ``Reckless Driving Amendment Act 
     of 2012''; to the Committee on Homeland Security and 
     Governmental Affairs.
       EC-581. A communication from the Chairman of the Council of 
     the District of Columbia, transmitting, pursuant to law, a 
     report on D.C. Act 19-631, ``Public Vehicle-for-Hire 
     Innovation Amendment Act of 2012''; to the Committee on 
     Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs.
       EC-582. A communication from the Chairman of the Council of 
     the District of Columbia, transmitting, pursuant to law, a 
     report on D.C. Act 19-633, ``Regulation of Body Artists and 
     Body Art Establishments Clarifying Amendments Act of 2012''; 
     to the Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental 
     Affairs.
       EC-583. A communication from the Chairman of the Council of 
     the District of Columbia, transmitting, pursuant to law, a 
     report on D.C. Act 19-634, ``Excise Tax Amendment Act of 
     2012''; to the Committee on Homeland Security and 
     Governmental Affairs.
       EC-584. A communication from the Chairman of the Council of 
     the District of Columbia, transmitting, pursuant to law, a 
     report on D.C. Act 19-637, ``Affordable Dwelling Unit 
     Hardship Waiver Temporary Act of 2012''; to the Committee on 
     Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs.
       EC-585. A communication from the Chairman of the Council of 
     the District of Columbia, transmitting, pursuant to law, a 
     report on D.C. Act 19-638, ``Pipefitting, Refrigeration and 
     Air Conditioning Mechanic Occupations Equality Act of 2012''; 
     to the Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental 
     Affairs.
       EC-586. A communication from the Chairman of the Council of 
     the District of Columbia, transmitting, pursuant to law, a 
     report on D.C. Act 19-639, ``Department of Parks and 
     Recreation Revenue Generation Clarification Amendment Act of 
     2012''; to the Committee on Homeland Security and 
     Governmental Affairs.
       EC-587. A communication from the Chairman of the Council of 
     the District of Columbia, transmitting, pursuant to law, a 
     report on D.C. Act 19-640, ``Foster Youth Statements of 
     Rights and Responsibilities Amendment Act of 2012''; to the 
     Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs.
       EC-588. A communication from the Chairman of the Council of 
     the District of Columbia, transmitting, pursuant to law, a 
     report on D.C. Act 19-641, ``Criminal Fine Proportionality 
     Amendment Act of 2012''; to the Committee on Homeland 
     Security and Governmental Affairs.
       EC-589. A communication from the Chairman of the Council of 
     the District of Columbia, transmitting, pursuant to law, a 
     report on D.C. Act 19-642, ``Basic Business License Renewal 
     Amendment Act of 2012''; to the

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     Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs.
       EC-590. A communication from the Chairman of the Council of 
     the District of Columbia, transmitting, pursuant to law, a 
     report on D.C. Act 19-643, ``Autonomous Vehicle Act of 
     2012''; to the Committee on Homeland Security and 
     Governmental Affairs.
       EC-591. A communication from the Chairman of the Council of 
     the District of Columbia, transmitting, pursuant to law, a 
     report on D.C. Act 19-644, ``New and Used Tire Dealer License 
     Act of 2012''; to the Committee on Homeland Security and 
     Governmental Affairs.
       EC-592. A communication from the Chairman of the Council of 
     the District of Columbia, transmitting, pursuant to law, a 
     report on D.C. Act 19-645, ``Department of Parks and 
     Recreation Fee-based Use Permit Authority Amendment Act of 
     2012''; to the Committee on Homeland Security and 
     Governmental Affairs.
       EC-593. A communication from the Chairman of the Council of 
     the District of Columbia, transmitting, pursuant to law, a 
     report on D.C. Act 19-646, ``Pre-litigation Discovery of 
     Insurance Coverage Amendment Act of 2012''; to the Committee 
     on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs.
       EC-594. A communication from the Chairman of the Council of 
     the District of Columbia, transmitting, pursuant to law, a 
     report on D.C. Act 19-647, ``Consumer Protection Act of 
     2012''; to the Committee on Homeland Security and 
     Governmental Affairs.
       EC-595. A communication from the Chairman of the Council of 
     the District of Columbia, transmitting, pursuant to law, a 
     report on D.C. Act 19-648, ``Workforce Job Development Grant-
     Making Authority Act of 2012''; to the Committee on Homeland 
     Security and Governmental Affairs.
       EC-596. A communication from the District of Columbia 
     Auditor, transmitting, pursuant to law, a report entitled, 
     ``Audit of the District's Workforce Development Programs''; 
     to the Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental 
     Affairs.

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