[Congressional Record Volume 162, Number 7 (Tuesday, January 12, 2016)]
[Senate]
[Pages S68-S71]
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-4003. A communication from the Director of the 
     Regulatory Management Division, Environmental Protection 
     Agency, transmitting, pursuant to law, the report of a rule 
     entitled ``Spinetoram; Pesticide Tolerances'' (FRL No. 9933-
     39-OCSPP) received during adjournment of the Senate in the 
     Office of the President of the Senate on December 30, 2015; 
     to the Committee on Agriculture, Nutrition, and Forestry.
        EC-4004. A communication from the Director of the 
     Regulatory Management Division, Environmental Protection 
     Agency, transmitting, pursuant to law, the report of a rule 
     entitled ``Propiconazole; Pesticide Tolerances'' (FRL No. 
     9940-01-OCSPP) received during adjournment of the Senate in 
     the Office of the President of the Senate on December 30, 
     2015; to the Committee on Agriculture, Nutrition, and 
     Forestry.
        EC-4005. A communication from the Management and Program 
     Analyst, Federal Aviation Administration, Department of 
     Transportation, transmitting, pursuant to law, the report of 
     a rule entitled ``Airworthiness Directives; ATR-GIE Avions de 
     Transport Regional Airplanes'' ((RIN2120-AA64) (Docket No. 
     FAA-2015-0682)) received during adjournment of the Senate in 
     the Office of the President of the Senate on December 30, 
     2015; to the Committee on Commerce, Science, and 
     Transportation.
        EC-4006. A communication from the Management and Program 
     Analyst, Federal Aviation Administration, Department of 
     Transportation, transmitting, pursuant to law, the report of 
     a rule entitled ``Airworthiness Directives; Agusta S.p.A. 
     Helicopters'' ((RIN2120-AA64) (Docket No. FAA-2015-3783))

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     received during adjournment of the Senate in the Office of 
     the President of the Senate on December 30, 2015; to the 
     Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation.
        EC-4007. A communication from the Paralegal Specialist, 
     Federal Aviation Administration, Department of 
     Transportation, transmitting, pursuant to law, the report of 
     a rule entitled ``Airworthiness Directives; Fokker Services 
     B.V. Airplanes'' ((RIN2120-AA64) (Docket No. FAA-2014-1048)) 
     received during adjournment of the Senate in the Office of 
     the President of the Senate on December 30, 2015; to the 
     Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation.
        EC-4008. A communication from the Management and Program 
     Analyst, Federal Aviation Administration, Department of 
     Transportation, transmitting, pursuant to law, the report of 
     a rule entitled ``Airworthiness Directives; Gulfstream 
     Aerospace Corporation Airplanes'' ((RIN2120-AA64) (Docket No. 
     FAA-2015-6546)) received during adjournment of the Senate in 
     the Office of the President of the Senate on December 30, 
     2015; to the Committee on Commerce, Science, and 
     Transportation.
        EC-4009. A communication from the Management and Program 
     Analyst, Federal Aviation Administration, Department of 
     Transportation, transmitting, pursuant to law, the report of 
     a rule entitled ``Airworthiness Directives; Piper Aircraft, 
     Inc. Airplanes'' ((RIN2120-AA64) (Docket No. FAA-2015-0627)) 
     received during adjournment of the Senate in the Office of 
     the President of the Senate on December 30, 2015; to the 
     Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation.
        EC-4010. A communication from the Management and Program 
     Analyst, Federal Aviation Administration, Department of 
     Transportation, transmitting, pursuant to law, the report of 
     a rule entitled ``Airworthiness Directives; SOCATA 
     Airplanes'' ((RIN2120-AA64) (Docket No. FAA-2015-3642)) 
     received during adjournment of the Senate in the Office of 
     the President of the Senate on December 30, 2015; to the 
     Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation.
        EC-4011. A communication from the Management and Program 
     Analyst, Federal Aviation Administration, Department of 
     Transportation, transmitting, pursuant to law, the report of 
     a rule entitled ``Airworthiness Directives; REIMS AVIATION 
     S.A. Airplanes'' ((RIN2120-AA64) (Docket No. FAA-2015-3398)) 
     received in the Office of the President of the Senate on 
     December 30, 2015; to the Committee on Commerce, Science, and 
     Transportation.
        EC-4012. A communication from the Management and Program 
     Analyst, Federal Aviation Administration, Department of 
     Transportation, transmitting, pursuant to law, the report of 
     a rule entitled ``Airworthiness Directives; Viking Air 
     Limited Airplanes'' ((RIN2120-AA64) (Docket No. FAA-2015-
     3073)) received during adjournment of the Senate in the 
     Office of the President of the Senate on December 30, 2015; 
     to the Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation.
        EC-4013. A communication from the Management and Program 
     Analyst, Federal Aviation Administration, Department of 
     Transportation, transmitting, pursuant to law, the report of 
     a rule entitled ``Airworthiness Directives; Zodiac 
     Aerotechnics (formerly Intertechnique Aircraft Systems)'' 
     ((RIN2120-AA64) (Docket No. FAA-2015-0927)) received during 
     adjournment of the Senate in the Office of the President of 
     the Senate on December 30, 2015; to the Committee on 
     Commerce, Science, and Transportation.
        EC-4014. A communication from the Management and 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-2014-1043)) 
     received during adjournment of the Senate in the Office of 
     the President of the Senate on December 30, 2015; to the 
     Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation.
        EC-4015. A communication from the Management and 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-2015-0490)) 
     received during adjournment of the Senate in the Office of 
     the President of the Senate on December 30, 2015; to the 
     Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation.
        EC-4016. A communication from the Management and 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-2014-0928)) 
     received during adjournment of the Senate in the Office of 
     the President of the Senate on December 30, 2015; to the 
     Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation.
        EC-4017. A communication from the Management and 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-2015-0251)) 
     received during adjournment of the Senate in the Office of 
     the President of the Senate on December 30, 2015; to the 
     Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation.
        EC-4018. A communication from the Management and 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-2015-5806)) 
     received during adjournment of the Senate in the Office of 
     the President of the Senate on December 30, 2015; to the 
     Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation.
        EC-4019. A communication from the Management and 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-2014-
     0346)) received during adjournment of the Senate in the 
     Office of the President of the Senate on December 30, 2015; 
     to the Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation.
        EC-4020. A communication from the Management and 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-2015-
     0932)) received during adjournment of the Senate in the 
     Office of the President of the Senate on December 30, 2015; 
     to the Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation.
        EC-4021. A communication from the Management and 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-2015-
     1266)) received during adjournment of the Senate in the 
     Office of the President of the Senate on December 30, 2015; 
     to the Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation.
        EC-4022. A communication from the Management and 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-2015-0929)) 
     received during adjournment of the Senate in the Office of 
     the President of the Senate on December 30, 2015; to the 
     Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation.
        EC-4023. A communication from the Management and 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-2015-5819)) 
     received during adjournment of the Senate in the Office of 
     the President of the Senate on December 30, 2015; to the 
     Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation.
        EC-4024. A communication from the Management and Program 
     Analyst, Federal Aviation Administration, Department of 
     Transportation, transmitting, pursuant to law, the report of 
     a rule entitled ``Amendment of Class E Airspace for the 
     following New York Towns: Elmira, NY; Ithaca, NY; and 
     Poughkeepsie, NY'' ((RIN2120-AA66) (Docket No. FAA-2015-
     4514)) received during adjournment of the Senate in the 
     Office of the President of the Senate on December 30, 2015; 
     to the Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation.
        EC-4025. A communication from the Management and Program 
     Analyst, 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 (12); Amdt. No. 3672'' (RIN2120-
     AA65) received during adjournment of the Senate in the Office 
     of the President of the Senate on December 30, 2015; to the 
     Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation.
        EC-4026. A communication from the Management and Program 
     Analyst, 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. 3671'' (RIN2120-
     AA65) received during adjournment of the Senate in the Office 
     of the President of the Senate on December 30, 2015; to the 
     Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation.
        EC-4027. A communication from the Management and Program 
     Analyst, 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 (43); Amdt. No. 3670'' (RIN2120-
     AA65) received during adjournment of the Senate in the Office 
     of the President of the Senate on December 30, 2015; to the 
     Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation.
        EC-4028. A communication from the Management and Program 
     Analyst, 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 (158); Amdt. No. 3669'' (RIN2120-
     AA65) received during adjournment of the Senate in the Office 
     of the President of the Senate on December 30, 2015; to the 
     Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation.
        EC-4029. A communication from the Management and Program 
     Analyst, Federal

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     Aviation Administration, Department of Transportation, 
     transmitting, pursuant to law, the report of a rule entitled 
     ``Registration and Marking Requirements for Small Unmanned 
     Aircraft'' (RIN2120-AK82) received during adjournment of the 
     Senate in the Office of the President of the Senate on 
     December 30, 2015; to the Committee on Commerce, Science, and 
     Transportation.
        EC-4030. A communication from the Acting Director, Office 
     of Sustainable Fisheries, Department of Commerce, 
     transmitting, pursuant to law, the report of a rule entitled 
     ``Fisheries of the Exclusive Economic Zone Off Alaska; 
     Exchange of Flatfish in the Bering Sea and Aleutian Islands 
     Management Area'' (RIN0648-XE274) received during adjournment 
     of the Senate in the Office of the President of the Senate on 
     December 30, 2015; to the Committee on Commerce, Science, and 
     Transportation.
        EC-4031. A communication from the Federal Register Liaison 
     Officer , Office of Protective Services, National Aeronautics 
     and Space Administration, transmitting, pursuant to law, the 
     report of a rule entitled ``NASA Protective Services 
     Enforcement'' (RIN2700-AE24) received during adjournment of 
     the Senate in the Office of the President of the Senate on 
     December 30, 2015; to the Committee on Commerce, Science, and 
     Transportation.
        EC-4032. A communication from the Regulatory Ombudsman, 
     Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration, Department of 
     Transportation, transmitting, pursuant to law, the report of 
     a rule entitled ``Electronic Logging Devices and Hours of 
     Service Supporting Documents'' (RIN2126-AB20) received during 
     adjournment of the Senate in the Office of the President of 
     the Senate on December 30, 2015; to the Committee on 
     Commerce, Science, and Transportation.
        EC-4033. A communication from the Deputy Division Chief, 
     Wireline Competition Bureau, Federal Communications 
     Commission, transmitting, pursuant to law, the report of a 
     rule entitled ``Improvements to Benchmarks and Related 
     Requirements Governing Hearing Aid-Compatible Mobile Handsets 
     and Amendment of the Commission's Rules Governing Hearing 
     Aid-Compatible Mobile Handsets'' ((WT Docket No. 15-285 and 
     WT Docket No. 07-250) (FCC 15-155)) received in the Office of 
     the President of the Senate on December 17, 2015; to the 
     Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation.
        EC-4034. A communication from the Secretary of the 
     Commission, Bureau of Consumer Protection, Federal Trade 
     Commission, transmitting, pursuant to law, the report of a 
     rule entitled ``Telemarketing Sales Rule'' (RIN3084-AB19) 
     received in the Office of the President of the Senate on 
     December 17, 2015; to the Committee on Commerce, Science, and 
     Transportation.
        EC-4035. A communication from the Director of Defense 
     Procurement and Acquisition Policy, Department of Defense, 
     transmitting, pursuant to law, the report of a rule entitled 
     ``Defense Federal Acquisition Regulation Supplement: Network 
     Penetration Reporting and Contracting for Cloud Services'' 
     ((RIN0750-AI61) (DFARS Case 2013-D018)) received during 
     adjournment of the Senate in the Office of the President of 
     the Senate on December 30, 2015; to the Committee on Armed 
     Services.
        EC-4036. A communication from the Director of Defense 
     Procurement and Acquisition Policy, Department of Defense, 
     transmitting, pursuant to law, the report of a rule entitled 
     ``Defense Federal Acquisition Regulation Supplement: Taxes--
     Foreign Contracts in Afghanistan'' ((RIN0750-AI26) (DFARS 
     Case 2014-D003)) received during adjournment of the Senate in 
     the Office of the President of the Senate on December 30, 
     2015; to the Committee on Armed Services.
        EC-4037. A communication from the Director of Defense 
     Procurement and Acquisition Policy, Department of Defense, 
     transmitting, pursuant to law, the report of a rule entitled 
     ``Defense Federal Acquisition Regulation Supplement: Trade 
     Agreements Thresholds'' ((RIN0750-AI79) (DFARS Case 2016-
     D003)) received during adjournment of the Senate in the 
     Office of the President of the Senate on December 30, 2015; 
     to the Committee on Armed Services.
        EC-4038. A communication from the Secretary of Commerce, 
     transmitting, pursuant to law, a report relative to the 
     export to the People's Republic of China of items not 
     detrimental to the U.S. space launch industry; to the 
     Committee on Banking, Housing, and Urban Affairs.
        EC-4039. A communication from the Assistant Secretary for 
     Export Administration, Bureau of Industry and Security, 
     Department of Commerce, transmitting, pursuant to law, the 
     report of a rule entitled ``Russian Sanctions: Addition of 
     Certain Persons to the Entity List'' (RIN0694-AG64) received 
     during adjournment of the Senate in the Office of the 
     President of the Senate on December 30, 2015; to the 
     Committee on Banking, Housing, and Urban Affairs.
        EC-4040. A communication from the Assistant Director for 
     Regulatory Affairs, Office of Foreign Assets Control, 
     Department of the Treasury, transmitting, pursuant to law, 
     the report of a rule entitled ``Cyber-Related Sanctions 
     Regulations'' (31 CFR Part 578) received during adjournment 
     of the Senate in the Office of the President of the Senate on 
     December 30, 2015; to the Committee on Banking, Housing, and 
     Urban Affairs.
        EC-4041. A communication from the President of the United 
     States, transmitting, pursuant to law, a report relative to 
     the designation as an emergency requirement all funding so 
     designated by the Congress in the Consolidated Appropriations 
     Act, 2016, pursuant to section 251(b)(2)(A) of the Balanced 
     Budget and Emergency Deficit Control Act of 1985, as amended, 
     for the following accounts: ``International Monetary 
     Programs--United States Quota, International Monetary Fund--
     Direct Loan Program Account'' and ``Loans to the 
     International Monetary Fund--Direct Loan Program Account''; 
     to the Committee on the Budget.
        EC-4042. A communication from the President of the United 
     States, transmitting, pursuant to law, a report relative to 
     the designation of funding for Overseas Contingency 
     Operations/Global War on Terrorism; to the Committee on the 
     Budget.
        EC-4043. A communication from the Chairman, National 
     Transportation Safety Board, transmitting, pursuant to law, a 
     report relative to the Board's competitive sourcing efforts 
     for fiscal year 2015; to the Committee on Commerce, Science, 
     and Transportation.
        EC-4044. A communication from the Acting Associate Bureau 
     Chief, Wireline Competition Bureau, Federal Communications 
     Commission, transmitting, pursuant to law, the report of a 
     rule entitled ``Rules for Interstate Inmate Calling 
     Services'' ((RIN3060-AK08) (FCC 15-136)) received during 
     adjournment of the Senate in the Office of the President of 
     the Senate on December 28, 2015; to the Committee on 
     Commerce, Science, and Transportation.
        EC-4045. A communication from the Senior Assistant Chief 
     Counsel for Hazmat Safety Law, Pipeline and Hazardous 
     Materials Safety Administration, Department of 
     Transportation, transmitting, pursuant to law, the report of 
     a rule entitled ``Hazardous Materials: Requirements for the 
     Safe Transportation of Bulk Explosives (RRR)'' (RIN2137-AE86) 
     received during adjournment of the Senate in the Office of 
     the President of the Senate on December 30, 2015; to the 
     Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation.
        EC-4046. A communication from the Trial Attorney, Federal 
     Railroad Administration, Department of Transportation, 
     transmitting, pursuant to law, the report of a rule entitled 
     ``Passenger Train Exterior Side Door Safety'' (RIN2130-AC34) 
     received during adjournment of the Senate in the Office of 
     the President of the Senate on December 30, 2015; to the 
     Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation.
        EC-4047. A communication from the Chairman of the Federal 
     Energy Regulatory Commission, transmitting, pursuant to law, 
     a report entitled ``Assessment of Demand Response and 
     Advanced Metering''; to the Committee on Energy and Natural 
     Resources.
        EC-4048. A communication from the Federal Register 
     Certifying Officer, Bureau of the Fiscal Service, Department 
     of the Treasury, transmitting, pursuant to law, the report of 
     a rule entitled ``Regulations Governing United States Savings 
     Bonds'' ((RIN1530-AA11) (31 CFR Parts 315, 353, and 360)) 
     received during adjournment of the Senate in the Office of 
     the President of the Senate on December 30, 2015; to the 
     Committee on Finance.
        EC-4049. A communication from the Federal Register 
     Certifying Officer, Bureau of the Fiscal Service, Department 
     of the Treasury, transmitting, pursuant to law, the report of 
     a rule entitled ``Debt Collection Authorities Under the Debt 
     Collection Improvement Act of 1996'' ((RIN1530-AA12) (31 CFR 
     Part 285)) received during adjournment of the Senate in the 
     Office of the President of the Senate on December 30, 2015; 
     to the Committee on Finance.
        EC-4050. 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 ``Payout Requirements 
     for Type III Supporting Organization That Are Not 
     Functionally Integrated'' ((RIN1545-BL44) (TD 9746)) received 
     during adjournment of the Senate in the Office of the 
     President of the Senate on January 4, 2016; to the Committee 
     on Finance.
        EC-4051. 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 ``2015 Cumulative List 
     of Changes in Plan Qualification Requirements'' (Notice 2015-
     84) received during adjournment of the Senate in the Office 
     of the President of the Senate on January 4, 2016; to the 
     Committee on Finance.
        EC-4052. 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 ``Claiming the Health 
     Coverage Tax Credit for 2014 and 2015'' (Notice 2016-02) 
     received during adjournment of the Senate in the Office of 
     the President of the Senate on January 4, 2016; to the 
     Committee on Finance.
        EC-4053. 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 ``Minimum Value of 
     Eligible Employer-Sponsored Plans and Other Rules Regarding 
     the Health Insurance Premium Tax Credit'' ((RIN1545-BL43) (TD 
     9745)) received during adjournment of the Senate in the 
     Office of the President of the Senate on January 4, 2016; to 
     the Committee on Finance.
        EC-4054. A communication from the Assistant Secretary for 
     Legislation, Department of Health and Human Services, 
     transmitting, pursuant to law, a report entitled ``2013 
     Scientific and Clinical Status of Organ Transplantation''; to 
     the Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions.

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        EC-4055. A communication from the Assistant Secretary for 
     Legislation, Department of Health and Human Services, 
     transmitting, pursuant to law, a report entitled ``National 
     Health Service Corps Report to the Congress for the Year 
     2014''; to the Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and 
     Pensions.
        EC-4056. A communication from the Assistant Secretary for 
     Legislation, Department of Health and Human Services, 
     transmitting, pursuant to law, a report entitled ``Report to 
     Congress on Coordination of Federal HIV Programs for Fiscal 
     Years 2009-2013''; to the Committee on Health, Education, 
     Labor, and Pensions.
        EC-4057. A communication from the Assistant Secretary for 
     Legislation, Department of Health and Human Services, 
     transmitting, pursuant to law, a report entitled ``Fiscal 
     Year 2011 Report to Congress on the Assets for Independence 
     Program''; to the Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and 
     Pensions.
        EC-4058. A communication from the Assistant Secretary for 
     Legislation, Department of Health and Human Services, 
     transmitting, pursuant to law, a report entitled ``Annual 
     Report to Congress on the Prevention and Reduction of 
     Underage Drinking''; to the Committee on Health, Education, 
     Labor, and Pensions.
        EC-4059. A communication from the Vice President (Acting) 
     for Congressional and Public Affairs, Millennium Challenge 
     Corporation, transmitting, pursuant to law, the Corporation's 
     Agency Financial Report for fiscal year 2015; to the 
     Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs.
        EC-4060. A communication from the Senior Procurement 
     Executive, Office of Acquisition Policy, General Services 
     Administration, transmitting, pursuant to law, the report of 
     a rule entitled ``Federal Acquisition Regulation; Definition 
     of `Multiple-Award Contract''' ((RIN9000-AM96) (FAC 2005-86)) 
     received during adjournment of the Senate in the Office of 
     the President of the Senate on December 30, 2015; to the 
     Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs.
        EC-4061. A communication from the Senior Procurement 
     Executive, Office of Acquisition Policy, General Services 
     Administration, transmitting, pursuant to law, the report of 
     a rule entitled ``Federal Acquisition Regulation; Trade 
     Agreement Thresholds'' ((RIN9000-AN16) (FAC 2005-86)) 
     received during adjournment of the Senate in the Office of 
     the President of the Senate on December 30, 2015; to the 
     Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs.
        EC-4062. A communication from the Senior Procurement 
     Executive, 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 2005-86) received during 
     adjournment of the Senate in the Office of the President of 
     the Senate on December 30, 2015; to the Committee on Homeland 
     Security and Governmental Affairs.
        EC-4063. A communication from the Senior Procurement 
     Executive, Office of Acquisition Policy, General Services 
     Administration, transmitting, pursuant to law, the report of 
     a rule entitled ``Federal Acquisition Regulation; 
     Introduction'' (FAC 2005-86) received during adjournment of 
     the Senate in the Office of the President of the Senate on 
     December 30, 2015; to the Committee on Homeland Security and 
     Governmental Affairs.
        EC-4064. A communication from the Federal Liaison Officer, 
     Patent and Trademark Office, Department of Commerce, 
     transmitting, pursuant to law, the report of a rule entitled 
     ``International Trademark Classification Changes'' (RIN0651-
     AD06) received during adjournment of the Senate in the Office 
     of the President of the Senate on December 30, 2015; to the 
     Committee on the Judiciary.
        EC-4065. A communication from the Director, Office of 
     Congressional Affairs, Federal Election Commission, 
     transmitting, pursuant to law, a report relative to the 
     Commission's competitive sourcing efforts during fiscal year 
     2015; to the Committee on Rules and Administration.

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