[Congressional Record Volume 163, Number 85 (Wednesday, May 17, 2017)]
[Senate]
[Pages S3005-S3007]
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-1571. A communication from the Director, National 
     Institute of Food and Agriculture, Department of Agriculture, 
     transmitting, pursuant to law, the report of a rule entitled 
     ``Competitive and Noncompetitive Non-formula Federal 
     Assistance Programs--General Award Administrative Provisions 
     and Specific Administrative Provisions'' (RIN0524-AA69) 
     received in the Office of the President of the Senate on May 
     15, 2017; to the Committee on Agriculture, Nutrition, and 
     Forestry.
        EC-1572. A communication from the Secretary of Defense, 
     transmitting the report of twenty-six (26) officers 
     authorized to wear the insignia of the grade of major general 
     or brigadier general, as indicated, in accordance with title 
     10, United States Code, section 777; to the Committee on 
     Armed Services.
        EC-1573. A communication from the Secretary of Defense, 
     transmitting a report on the approved retirement of 
     Lieutenant General James K. McLaughlin, United States Air 
     Force, and his advancement to the grade of lieutenant general 
     on the retired list; to the Committee on Armed Services.
        EC-1574. A communication from the President of the United 
     States, transmitting, pursuant to law, a report on the 
     continuation of the national emergency that was originally 
     declared in Executive Order 13611 of May 16, 2012, with 
     respect to Yemen; to the Committee on Banking, Housing, and 
     Urban Affairs.
        EC-1575. A communication from the President of the United 
     States, transmitting, pursuant to law, a report on the 
     continuation of the national emergency that was originally 
     declared in Executive Order 13667 of May 12, 2014, with 
     respect to the Central African Republic; to the Committee on 
     Banking, Housing, and Urban Affairs.
        EC-1576. A communication from the President of the United 
     States, transmitting, pursuant to law, a report on the 
     continuation of the national emergency that was originally 
     declared in Executive Order 13338 of May 11, 2004, with 
     respect to the blocking of property of certain persons and 
     prohibition of exportation and re-exportation of certain 
     goods to Syria; to the Committee on Banking, Housing, and 
     Urban Affairs.
        EC-1577. A communication from the Secretary of the 
     Treasury, transmitting, pursuant to law, a six-month periodic 
     report on the national emergency with respect to the 
     stabilization of Iraq that was declared in Executive Order 
     13303 of May 22, 2003; to the Committee on Banking, Housing, 
     and Urban Affairs.
        EC-1578. A communication from the Secretary of Energy, 
     transmitting, pursuant to law, a report entitled ``Department 
     of Energy Activities Relating to the Defense Nuclear 
     Facilities Safety Board, Fiscal Year 2016''; to the Committee 
     on Energy and Natural Resources.
        EC-1579. A communication from the Assistant General 
     Counsel, General Law, Ethics, and Regulation, Department of 
     the Treasury, transmitting, pursuant to law, two (2) reports 
     relative to vacancies in the Department of the Treasury, 
     received in the Office of the President of the Senate on May 
     4, 2017; to the Committee on Finance.
        EC-1580. 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 ``Distribution of Stock 
     and Securities of a Controlled Corporation'' (Rev. Rul. 2017-
     09) received in the Office of the President of the Senate on 
     May 9, 2017; to the Committee on Finance.
        EC-1581. 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 ``Syndicated 
     Conservation Easement Transactions Identified in Notice 2017-
     10'' (Notice 2017-29) received in the Office of the President 
     of the Senate on May 9, 2017; to the Committee on Finance.
        EC-1582. 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 ``Extension of 
     Eligibility Rule Waivers for Certain Automatic Changes Made 
     To Comply with the Final Tangible Property Regulations'' 
     (Rev. Proc. 2017-36) received in the Office of the President 
     of the Senate on May 9, 2017; to the Committee on Finance.
        EC-1583. 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 ``2018 Sec. 223 
     Inflation-Adjusted Item'' (Rev. Proc. 2017-37) received in 
     the Office of the President of the Senate on May 9, 2017; to 
     the Committee on Finance.
        EC-1584. A communication from the Chief of the 
     Publications and Regulations Branch, Internal Revenue 
     Service, Department of the Treasury, transmitting, pursuant 
     to law, the

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     report of a rule entitled ``List of Automatic Changes in 
     Method of Accounting'' (Rev. Proc. 2017-30) received in the 
     Office of the President of the Senate on May 9, 2017; to the 
     Committee on Finance.
        EC-1585. A communication from the Bureau of Legislative 
     Affairs, Department of State, transmitting, pursuant to 
     section 36(c) of the Arms Export Control Act, the 
     certification of a proposed license for the export of defense 
     articles, including technical data, and defense services to 
     Mexico to support the integration, installation, operation, 
     training, testing, maintenance, and repair of the Star Safire 
     380 HD camera system in the amount of $50,000,000 or more 
     (Transmittal No. DDTC 16-107); to the Committee on Foreign 
     Relations.
        EC-1586. A communication from the Bureau of Legislative 
     Affairs, Department of State, transmitting, pursuant to 
     section 36(c) of the Arms Export Control Act, the 
     certification of a proposed license for the export of 
     firearms, parts, and accessories to Qatar under Category I of 
     the United States Munitions List in the amount of $1,000,000 
     or more (Transmittal No. DDTC 16-125); to the Committee on 
     Foreign Relations.
        EC-1587. A communication from the Bureau of Legislative 
     Affairs, Department of State, transmitting, pursuant to 
     section 36(c) of the Arms Export Control Act, the 
     certification of a proposed license for the export of defense 
     articles, including technical data, and defense services to 
     Japan to support the integration, installation, and 
     maintenance of the F135 Propulsion System for the J-35 in the 
     amount of $100,000,000 or more (Transmittal No. DDTC 16-136); 
     to the Committee on Foreign Relations.
        EC-1588. A communication from the Bureau of Legislative 
     Affairs, Department of State, transmitting, pursuant to 
     section 36(d) of the Arms Export Control Act, the 
     certification of a proposed license for the export of defense 
     articles, including technical data, and defense services to 
     Italy to support the manufacture, operation, test 
     integration, evaluation, installation, assembly, and 
     maintenance of the G-2000 Dynamically Tuned Gyroscope product 
     family that incorporate or operate the gyroscope for end-use 
     on the Joint Strike Fighter Turret Stabilization, ASPIDE 
     missile, and ASTER missile programs (Transmittal No. DDTC 16-
     083); to the Committee on Foreign Relations.
        EC-1589. A communication from the Bureau of Legislative 
     Affairs, Department of State, transmitting, pursuant to law, 
     the report of a Determination and Certification under Section 
     40A of the Arms Export Control Act relative to countries not 
     cooperating fully with United States antiterrorism efforts; 
     to the Committee on Foreign Relations.
        EC-1590. 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 ``Food 
     Labeling of standard Menu Items in Restaurants and Similar 
     Retail Food Establishments; Extension of Compliance Date; 
     Request for Comments'' ((RIN0910-ZA48) (Docket No. FDA-2011-
     F-0172)) received in the Office of the President of the 
     Senate on May 9, 2017; to the Committee on Health, Education, 
     Labor, and Pensions.
        EC-1591. A communication from the Board Chairman and Chief 
     Executive Officer, Farm Credit Administration, transmitting, 
     pursuant to law, the Administration's Semiannual Report of 
     the Inspector General and the Semiannual Management Report on 
     the Status of Audits for the period from October 1, 2016 
     through March 31, 2017; to the Committee on Homeland Security 
     and Governmental Affairs.
        EC-1592. A communication from the Board Chairman and Chief 
     Executive Officer, Farm Credit Administration, transmitting, 
     pursuant to law, the Administration's Semiannual Report of 
     the Inspector General and the Semiannual Management Report on 
     the Status of Audits for the period from October 1, 2016 
     through March 31, 2017; to the Committee on Homeland Security 
     and Governmental Affairs.
        EC-1593. A communication from the Acting Solicitor 
     General, Department of Justice, transmitting, pursuant to 
     law, a report relative to TC Reiner v. Saginaw Valley State 
     University, et al.; to the Committee on the Judiciary.
        EC-1594. A communication from the Assistant General 
     Counsel, Office of Justice Programs, Department of Justice, 
     transmitting, pursuant to law, the report of a rule entitled 
     ``Victims of Crime Act Victim Assistance Program'' (RIN1121-
     AA69) received in the Office of the President of the Senate 
     on May 8, 2017; to the Committee on the Judiciary.
        EC-1595. A communication from the Chief of Regulation 
     Policy and Management, Department of Veterans Affairs, 
     transmitting, pursuant to law, the report of a rule entitled 
     ``Payment or Reimbursement for Certain Medical Expenses for 
     Camp Lejeune Family Members'' (RIN2900-AO79) received in the 
     Office of the President of the Senate on May 9, 2017; to the 
     Committee on Veterans' Affairs.
        EC-1596. A communication from the Chief of Regulation 
     Policy and Management, Department of Veterans Affairs, 
     transmitting, pursuant to law, the report of a rule entitled 
     ``Extension of Pharmacy Copayments for Medications'' 
     (RIN2900-AP87) received in the Office of the President of the 
     Senate on May 9, 2017; to the Committee on Veterans' Affairs.
        EC-1597. A communication from the Acting Chief, 
     International Bureau, Federal Communications Commission, 
     transmitting, pursuant to law, the report of a rule entitled 
     ``The Establishment of Policies and Service Rules for the 
     Broadcasting-Satellite Service at the 17.3-17.7 GHz Frequency 
     Band Internationally, and at the 24.75-25.25 GHz Frequency 
     Band for Fixed Satellite Services Providing Feeder Links to 
     the Broadcasting-Satellite Service and for the Satellite 
     Services Operating Bi-directionally in the 17.3-17.8 GHz 
     Frequency Band'' ((IB Doc. No. 06-123) (FCC 17-49)) received 
     in the Office of the President of the Senate on May 4, 2017; 
     to the Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation.
        EC-1598. 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 73.3555(e) of the Commission's Rules, National 
     Television Multiple Ownership Rule'' ((MB Doc. No. 13-236) 
     (FCC 17-40)) received in the Office of the President of the 
     Senate on May 15, 2017; to the Committee on Commerce, 
     Science, and Transportation.
        EC-1599. A communication from the Chief of Staff, Media 
     Bureau, Federal Communications Commission, transmitting, 
     pursuant to law, the report of a rule entitled ``Promoting 
     Diversification of Ownership in the Broadcasting Services; 
     Amendment of Part 1 of the Commission's Rules, Concerning 
     Practice and Procedure, Amendment of CORES Registration 
     System'' ((MB Docket No. 07-294) (MD Docket No. 10-234) (FCC 
     17-42)) received in the Office of the President of the Senate 
     on May 15, 2017; to the Committee on Commerce, Science, and 
     Transportation.
        EC-1600. 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-AA42) received in the 
     Office of the President of the Senate on May 3, 2017; to the 
     Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation.
        EC-1601. A communication from the Chief Counsel, Saint 
     Lawrence Seaway Development Corporation, Department of 
     Transportation, transmitting, pursuant to law, the report of 
     a rule entitled ``Civil Penalties'' (RIN2135-AA40) received 
     in the Office of the President of the Senate on May 3, 2017; 
     to the Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation.
        EC-1602. A communication from the Chief Counsel, Saint 
     Lawrence Seaway Development Corporation, Department of 
     Transportation, transmitting, pursuant to law, the report of 
     a rule entitled ``Tariff of Tolls'' (RIN2135-AA41) received 
     in the Office of the President of the Senate on May 3, 2017; 
     to the Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation.
        EC-1603. A communication from the Bureau of Legislative 
     Affairs, U.S. Department of State, transmitting, pursuant to 
     law, a report relative to certification granted in relation 
     to the incidental capture of sea turtles in commercial 
     shrimping operations; to the Committee on Commerce, Science, 
     and Transportation.
        EC-1604. A communication from the Attorney-Advisor, U.S. 
     Coast Guard, Department of Homeland Security, transmitting, 
     pursuant to law, the report of a rule entitled ``Drawbridge 
     Operation Regulation; Atlantic Intracoastal Waterway and 
     Indian Creek, Miami, FL'' ((RIN1625-AA09) (Docket No. USCG-
     2015-0768)) received during adjournment of the Senate in the 
     Office of the President of the Senate on May 12, 2017; to the 
     Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation.
        EC-1605. 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; 
     Navy UNDET, Apra Outer Harbor and Piti, GU'' ((RIN1625-AA00) 
     (Docket No. USCG-2017-0214)) received during adjournment of 
     the Senate in the Office of the President of the Senate on 
     May 12, 2017; to the Committee on Commerce, Science, and 
     Transportation.
        EC-1606. A communication from the Attorney-Advisor, U.S. 
     Coast Guard, Department of Homeland Security, transmitting, 
     pursuant to law, the report of a rule entitled ``Security 
     Zone; Schuylkill River, Philadelphia, PA'' ((RIN1625-AA87) 
     (Docket No. USCG-2017-0152)) received during adjournment of 
     the Senate in the Office of the President of the Senate on 
     May 12, 2017; to the Committee on Commerce, Science, and 
     Transportation.
        EC-1607. 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 Regulation; Bush River, Harford County, MD'' ((RIN1625-
     AA08) (Docket No. USCG-2017-0067)) received during 
     adjournment of the Senate in the Office of the President of 
     the Senate on May 12, 2017; to the Committee on Commerce, 
     Science, and Transportation.
        EC-1608. 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 Regulation; Hebda Cup Rowing Regatta; Detroit River, 
     Trenton Channel; Wyandotte, MI'' ((RIN1625-AA08) (Docket No. 
     USCG-2017-0305)) received during adjournment of the Senate in 
     the Office of the President of the Senate on May 12, 2017; to 
     the Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation.
        EC-1609. A communication from the Attorney-Advisor, U.S. 
     Coast Guard, Department

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     of Homeland Security, transmitting, pursuant to law, the 
     report of a rule entitled ``Safety Zone; Chapel Street over 
     Mill River Bridge Rehabilitation--New Haven, CT'' ((RIN1625-
     AA00) (Docket No. USCG-2017-0257)) received during 
     adjournment of the Senate in the Office of the President of 
     the Senate on May 12, 2017; to the Committee on Commerce, 
     Science, and Transportation.

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