[Congressional Record Volume 159, Number 123 (Wednesday, September 18, 2013)]
[Senate]
[Pages S6595-S6596]
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-2918. A communication from the Chief of the Planning and 
     Regulatory Affairs Branch, Food and Nutrition Service, 
     Department of Agriculture, transmitting, pursuant to law, the 
     report of a rule entitled ``Food Distribution Program on 
     Indian Reservations: Income Deductions and Resource 
     Eligibility'' (RIN0584-AE05) received in the Office of the 
     President of the Senate on September 9, 2013; to the 
     Committee on Indian Affairs.
       EC-2919. A communication from the Program Manager, 
     Information Sharing Environment, Office of the Director of 
     National Intelligence, transmitting, pursuant to law, a 
     report entitled ``2013 Annual Report to the Congress on the 
     Information Sharing Environment (ISE)''; to the Select 
     Committee on Intelligence.
       EC-2920. A communication from the Director of the 
     Regulation Policy and Management Office of the General 
     Counsel, Center for Veterans Enterprise, Department of 
     Veterans Affairs, transmitting, pursuant to law, the report 
     of a rule entitled ``VA Veteran-Owned Small Business 
     Verification Guidelines'' (RIN2900-AO49) received during 
     adjournment of the Senate in the Office of the President of 
     the Senate on August 22, 2013; to the Committee on Veterans' 
     Affairs.
       EC-2921. A communication from the Director of the 
     Regulation Policy and Management Office of the General 
     Counsel, Veterans Health Administration, Department of 
     Veterans Affairs, transmitting, pursuant to law, the report 
     of a rule entitled ``VA Health Professional Scholarship and 
     Visual Impairment and Orientation and Mobility Professional 
     Scholarship Programs'' (RIN2900-AO34) received during 
     adjournment of the Senate in the Office of the President of 
     the Senate on August 29, 2013; to the Committee on Veterans' 
     Affairs.
       EC-2922. A communication from the Director of the 
     Regulation Policy and Management Office of the General 
     Counsel, Veterans Benefits Administration, Department of 
     Veterans Affairs, transmitting, pursuant to law, the report 
     of a rule entitled ``Disease Associated with Exposure to 
     Certain Herbicide Agents: Peripheral Neuropathy'' (RIN2900-
     AO32) received in the Office of the President of the Senate 
     on September 9, 2013; to the Committee on Veterans' Affairs.
       EC-2923. A communication from the Principal Deputy 
     Assistant Attorney General, Office of Legislative Affairs, 
     Department of Justice, transmitting, pursuant to law, a 
     report entitled ``Uniformed Services Employment and 
     Reemployment Rights Act of 1994 (USERRA) Quarterly Report to 
     Congress; Second Quarter of Fiscal Year 2013''; to the 
     Committee on Veterans' Affairs.
       EC-2924. A communication from the Principal Deputy 
     Assistant Attorney General, Office of Legislative Affairs, 
     Department of Justice, transmitting, pursuant to law, a 
     report entitled ``Uniformed Services Employment and 
     Reemployment Rights Act of 1994 (USERRA) Quarterly Report to 
     Congress; Third Quarter of Fiscal Year 2013''; to the 
     Committee on Veterans' Affairs.
       EC-2925. A communication from the Paralegal Specialist, 
     Federal Aviation Administration, Department of 
     Transportation, transmitting, pursuant to law, the report of 
     a rule entitled ``Standard Instrument Approach Procedures, 
     and Takeoff Minimums and Obstacle Departure Procedures; 
     Miscellaneous Amendments (106); Amdt. No. 3549'' (RIN2120-
     AA65) received in the Office of the President of the Senate 
     on September 9, 2013; to the Committee on Commerce, Science, 
     and Transportation.
       EC-2926. A communication from the Paralegal Specialist, 
     Federal Aviation Administration, Department of 
     Transportation, transmitting, pursuant to law, the report of 
     a rule entitled ``Standard Instrument Approach Procedures, 
     and Takeoff Minimums and Obstacle Departure Procedures; 
     Miscellaneous Amendments (35); Amdt. No. 3550'' (RIN2120-
     AA65) received in the Office of the President of the Senate 
     on September 9, 2013; to the Committee on Commerce, Science, 
     and Transportation.
       EC-2927. A communication from the Paralegal Specialist, 
     Federal Aviation Administration, Department of 
     Transportation, transmitting, pursuant to law, the report of 
     a rule entitled ``Airworthiness Directives; General Electric 
     Company Turbo Fan Engines'' ((RIN2120-AA64) (Docket No. FAA-
     2013-0195)) received in the Office of the President of the 
     Senate on September 9, 2013; to the Committee on Commerce, 
     Science, and Transportation.
       EC-2928. A communication from the Paralegal Specialist, 
     Federal Aviation Administration, Department of 
     Transportation, transmitting, pursuant to law, the report of 
     a rule entitled ``Airworthiness Directives; Beechcraft 
     Corporation and Hawker Beechcraft Corporation'' ((RIN2120-
     AA64) (Docket No. FAA-2012-1180)) received in the Office of 
     the President of the Senate on September 9, 2013; to the 
     Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation.
       EC-2929. A communication from the Paralegal Specialist, 
     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-2012-1038)) 
     received in the Office of the President of the Senate on 
     September 9, 2013; to the Committee on Commerce, Science, and 
     Transportation.
       EC-2930. A communication from the Paralegal Specialist, 
     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-
     0637)) received in the Office of the President of the Senate 
     on September 9, 2013; to the Committee on Commerce, Science, 
     and Transportation.
       EC-2931. A communication from the Paralegal Specialist, 
     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-2012-1321)) 
     received in the Office of the President of the Senate on 
     September 9, 2013; to the Committee on Commerce, Science, and 
     Transportation.
       EC-2932. A communication from the Paralegal Specialist, 
     Federal Aviation Administration, Department of 
     Transportation, transmitting, pursuant to law, the report of 
     a rule entitled ``Airworthiness Directives; PIAGGIO AERO 
     INDUSTRIES S.p.A. Airplanes'' ((RIN2120-AA64) (Docket No. 
     FAA-2013-0472)) received in the Office of the President of 
     the Senate on September 9, 2013; to the Committee on 
     Commerce, Science, and Transportation.
       EC-2933. A communication from the Paralegal Specialist, 
     Federal Aviation Administration, Department of 
     Transportation, transmitting, pursuant to law, the report of 
     a rule entitled ``Airworthiness Directives; Hamilton Standard 
     Division and Hamilton Sundstrand Corporation Propellers'' 
     ((RIN2120-AA64) (Docket No. FAA-2013-0262)) received in the 
     Office of the President of the Senate on September 9, 2013; 
     to the Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation.
       EC-2934. A communication from the Paralegal Specialist, 
     Federal Aviation Administration, Department of 
     Transportation, transmitting, pursuant to law, the report of 
     a rule entitled ``Airworthiness Directives; Eclipse 
     Aerospace, Inc. Airplanes'' ((RIN2120-AA64) (Docket No. FAA-
     2013-0448)) received in the Office of the President of the 
     Senate on September 9, 2013; to the Committee on Commerce, 
     Science, and Transportation.
       EC-2935. A communication from the Paralegal Specialist, 
     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-2013-
     0207)) received in the Office of the President of the Senate 
     on September 9, 2013; to the Committee on Commerce, Science, 
     and Transportation.
       EC-2936. A communication from the Paralegal Specialist, 
     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-2013-
     0361)) received in the Office of the President of the Senate 
     on September 9, 2013; to the Committee on Commerce, Science, 
     and Transportation.
       EC-2937. A communication from the Paralegal Specialist, 
     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-2013-
     0362)) received in the Office of the President of the Senate 
     on September 9, 2013; to the Committee on Commerce, Science, 
     and Transportation.
       EC-2938. A communication from the Attorney-Advisor, U.S. 
     Coast Guard, Department of Homeland Security, transmitting, 
     pursuant to law, the report of a rule entitled ``Special 
     Local Regulations; Regattas and Marine Parades in the Captain 
     of the Port Lake Michigan Zone'' ((RIN1625-AA08) (Docket No. 
     USCG-2013-0327)) received during adjournment of the Senate in 
     the Office of the President of the Senate on August 15, 2013; 
     to the Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation.
       EC-2939. A communication from the Attorney-Advisor, U.S. 
     Coast Guard, Department of Homeland Security, transmitting, 
     pursuant to law, the report of a rule entitled ``Special 
     Local Regulations and Safety Zones; Recurring Events in 
     Northern New England'' ((RIN1625-AA08; AA00) (Docket No. 
     USCG-2012-1057)) received during adjournment of the Senate in 
     the Office of the President of the Senate on August 15, 2013; 
     to the Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation.

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       EC-2940. 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; Tall Ship Safety Zones; War of 1812'' ((RIN1625-AA00) 
     (Docket No. USCG-2013-0192)) received during adjournment of 
     the Senate in the Office of the President of the Senate on 
     August 15, 2013; to the Committee on Commerce, Science, and 
     Transportation.
       EC-2941. 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; 
     Metedeconk River; Brick Township, NJ'' ((RIN1625-AA00) 
     (Docket No. USCG-2013-0636)) received during adjournment of 
     the Senate in the Office of the President of the Senate on 
     August 15, 2013; to the Committee on Commerce, Science, and 
     Transportation.
       EC-2942. 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; 
     Bullhead City Regatta; Bullhead City, AZ'' ((RIN1625-AA00) 
     (Docket No. USCG-2013-0260)) received during adjournment of 
     the Senate in the Office of the President of the Senate on 
     August 15, 2013; to the Committee on Commerce, Science, and 
     Transportation.
       EC-2943. 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; 
     Maritime Heritage Festival Fireworks, St. Helens, OR'' 
     ((RIN1625-AA00) (Docket No. USCG-2013-0485)) received during 
     adjournment of the Senate in the Office of the President of 
     the Senate on August 15, 2013; to the Committee on Commerce, 
     Science, and Transportation.
       EC-2944. 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; 
     Kentucky Air National Guard Vessel for Parachute Rescue 
     Jumpmaster Training, Lake Erie, Dunkirk, NY'' ((RIN1625-AA00) 
     (Docket No. USCG-2013-0584)) received during adjournment of 
     the Senate in the Office of the President of the Senate on 
     August 15, 2013; to the Committee on Commerce, Science, and 
     Transportation.
       EC-2945. 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; 
     Chicago Harbor; Navy Pier Southeast; Chicago, IL'' ((RIN1625-
     AA00) (Docket No. USCG-2013-0320)) received during 
     adjournment of the Senate in the Office of the President of 
     the Senate on August 15, 2013; to the Committee on Commerce, 
     Science, and Transportation.
       EC-2946. 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 Regulated Navigation Area; Chicago Sanitary and Ship 
     Canal, Romeoville, IL'' ((RIN1625-AA00, 1625-AA00) (Docket 
     No. USCG-2011-1108)) received during adjournment of the 
     Senate in the Office of the President of the Senate on August 
     15, 2013; to the Committee on Commerce, Science, and 
     Transportation.
       EC-2947. 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; 
     Discovery World Fireworks, Milwaukee Harbor, Milwaukee, WI'' 
     ((RIN1625-AA00) (Docket No. USCG-2013-0326)) received during 
     adjournment of the Senate in the Office of the President of 
     the Senate on August 15, 2013; to the Committee on Commerce, 
     Science, and Transportation.
       EC-2948. 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; 
     James River; Newport News, VA'' ((RIN1625-AA00) (Docket No. 
     USCG-2013-0670)) received during adjournment of the Senate in 
     the Office of the President of the Senate on August 15, 2013; 
     to the Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation.
       EC-2949. 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; 
     North Hero Air Show; North Hero, VT'' ((RIN1625-AA00) (Docket 
     No. USCG-2013-0497)) received during adjournment of the 
     Senate in the Office of the President of the Senate on August 
     15, 2013; to the Committee on Commerce, Science, and 
     Transportation.
       EC-2950. 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; Pacific Northwest Grain Handlers Association 
     Facilities; Columbia and Willamette Rivers'' ((RIN1625-AA00) 
     (Docket No. USCG-2013-0011)) received during adjournment of 
     the Senate in the Office of the President of the Senate on 
     August 15, 2013; to the Committee on Commerce, Science, and 
     Transportation.
       EC-2951. 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 International Airport Terminal Two West Grand 
     Opening Fireworks; San Diego, CA'' ((RIN1625-AA00) (Docket 
     No. USCG-2013-0637)) received during adjournment of the 
     Senate in the Office of the President of the Senate on August 
     15, 2013; to the Committee on Commerce, Science, and 
     Transportation.
       EC-2952. 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; 
     Kuoni Destination Management Fireworks; San Diego, CA'' 
     ((RIN1625-AA00) (Docket No. USCG-2013-0666)) received during 
     adjournment of the Senate in the Office of the President of 
     the Senate on August 15, 2013; to the Committee on Commerce, 
     Science, and Transportation.
       EC-2953. A communication from the Chairman of the Office of 
     Proceedings, Surface Transportation Board, Department of 
     Transportation, transmitting, pursuant to law, the report of 
     a rule entitled ``Reporting Requirements for Positive Train 
     Control Expenses and Investments'' (RIN2140-AB09) received 
     during adjournment of the Senate in the Office of the 
     President of the Senate on August 29, 2013; to the Committee 
     on Commerce, Science, and Transportation.
       EC-2954. A communication from the Paralegal Specialist, 
     Federal Aviation Administration, Department of 
     Transportation, transmitting, pursuant to law, the report of 
     a rule entitled ``Amendment of Class E Airspace; Point 
     Thomson, AK'' ((RIN2120-AA66) (Docket No. FAA-2012-1175)) 
     received in the Office of the President of the Senate on 
     September 9, 2013; to the Committee on Commerce, Science, and 
     Transportation.
       EC-2955. A communication from the Paralegal Specialist, 
     Federal Aviation Administration, Department of 
     Transportation, transmitting, pursuant to law, the report of 
     a rule entitled ``Amendment of Class E Airspace; Lexington, 
     OK'' ((RIN2120-AA66) (Docket No. FAA-2013-0272)) received in 
     the Office of the President of the Senate on September 9, 
     2013; to the Committee on Commerce, Science, and 
     Transportation.
       EC-2956. A communication from the Secretary of the Federal 
     Trade Commission, transmitting, pursuant to law, the report 
     of a rule entitled ``Energy and Water Use Labeling for 
     Consumer Products Under the Energy Policy and Conservation 
     Act (Energy Labeling Rule)'' (RIN3084-AB15) received during 
     adjournment of the Senate in the Office of the President of 
     the Senate on August 27, 2013; to the Committee on Commerce, 
     Science, and Transportation.
       EC-2957. A communication from the Legal Advisor, Consumer 
     and Governmental Affairs Bureau, Federal Communications 
     Commission, transmitting, pursuant to law, the report of a 
     rule entitled ``Speech-to-Speech and Internet Protocol (IP) 
     Speech-to-Speech Telecommunications Relay Services; 
     Telecommunications Relay Services and Speech-to-Speech 
     Services for Individuals with Hearing and Speech 
     Disabilities, CG Docket Nos. 08-15 and 03-123, Report and 
     Order and Further Notice of Proposed Rulemaking'' (FCC 13-
     101) received during adjournment of the Senate in the Office 
     of the President of the Senate on August 23, 2013; to the 
     Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation.
       EC-2958. A communication from the Associate Bureau Chief, 
     Wireline Competition Bureau, Federal Communications 
     Commission, transmitting, pursuant to law, the report of a 
     rule entitled ``Lifeline and Link Up Modernization and 
     Reform'' ((RIN3060-AF85) (DA 13-1441)) received in the Office 
     of the President of the Senate on September 9, 2013; to the 
     Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation.

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