[Congressional Record Volume 164, Number 144 (Tuesday, August 28, 2018)]
[House]
[Pages H7774-H7775]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




                     EXECUTIVE COMMUNICATIONS, ETC.

   Under clause 2 of rule XIV, executive communications were taken from 
the Speaker's table and referred as follows:

       6009. A letter from the Director, Office of Management and 
     Budget, Executive Office of The President, transmitting 
     notification of the President's intent to exempt all military 
     personnel accounts from any discretionary cap sequestration 
     in FY 2019, if a sequestration is necessary, pursuant to 2 
     U.S.C. 905(f); Public Law 99-177, Sec. 255(f) (as amended by 
     Public Law 105-33, Sec. 10207(b)); (111 Stat. 704); to the 
     Committee on Appropriations.
       6010. A letter from the Secretary, Department of Defense, 
     transmitting a letter on the approved retirement of Vice 
     Admiral Joseph E. Tofalo, United States Navy, and his 
     advancement to the grade of vice admiral on the retired list, 
     pursuant to 10 U.S.C. 1370(c)(1); Public Law 96-513, Sec. 112 
     (as amended by Public Law 104-106, Sec. 502(b)); (110 Stat. 
     293); to the Committee on Armed Services.
       6011. A letter from the Under Secretary, Acquisition and 
     Sustainment, Department of Defense, transmitting the FY 2019 
     Operational Energy Budget Certification Report, pursuant to 
     10 U.S.C. 2926(c)(4); Public Law 113-291, div. A, title IX, 
     Sec. 901(g)(1); (128 Stat. 3465); to the Committee on Armed 
     Services.
       6012. A letter from the Secretary, Department of Defense, 
     transmitting a letter on the approved retirement of General 
     Glenn M. Walters, United States Marine Corps, and his 
     advancement to the grade of general on the retired list, 
     pursuant to 10 U.S.C. 1370(c)(1); Public Law 96-513, Sec. 112 
     (as amended by Public Law 104-106, Sec. 502(b)); (110 Stat. 
     293); to the Committee on Armed Services.
       6013. A letter from the Under Secretary, Acquisition and 
     Sustainment, Department of Defense, transmitting the 
     Department's Fiscal Year 2017 Operational Energy Annual 
     Report, pursuant to Sec. 2925(b) of title 10, U.S.C.; to the 
     Committee on Armed Services.
       6014. A letter from the Assistant Secretary, Legislative 
     Affairs, Department of Defense, transmitting an additional 
     legislative proposal that the Department of Defense requests 
     be enacted during the second session of the 115th Congress; 
     to the Committee on Armed Services.
       6015. A letter from the Secretary, Securities and Exchange 
     Commission, transmitting the Commission's final rule -- 
     Amendments to Investment Advisers Act Rules To Reflect 
     Changes Made by the FAST Act [Release No.: IA-4839; File No.: 
     S7-05-17] (RIN: 3235-AM02) received August 17, 2018, pursuant 
     to 5 U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A); Public Law 104-121, Sec. 251; (110 
     Stat. 868); to the Committee on Financial Services.
       6016. A letter from the Chief Counsel, National 
     Telecommunications and Information Administration, Department 
     of Commerce, transmitting the Department's final rule -- 911 
     Grant Program [Docket No.: 170420407-8048-02] (RIN: 0660-
     AA33; 2127-AL86) August 17, 2018, pursuant to 5 U.S.C. 
     801(a)(1)(A); Public Law 104-121, Sec. 251; (110 Stat. 868); 
     to the Committee on Energy and Commerce.
       6017. A letter from the Director, Regulatory Management 
     Division, Environmental Protection Agency, transmitting the 
     Agency's final rule -- Air Plan Approval; ID, Incorporations 
     by Reference Updates and Rule Revisions [EPA-R10-OAR-2018-
     0214; FRL-9982-59-Region 10] received August 17, 2018, 
     pursuant to 5 U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A); Public Law 104-121, Sec. 
     251; (110 Stat. 868); to the Committee on Energy and 
     Commerce.
       6018. A letter from the Director, Regulatory Management 
     Division, Environmental Protection Agency, transmitting the 
     Agency's final rule -- Air Plan Approval; Virginia; Regional 
     Haze Plan and Visibility for the 2010 Sulfur Dioxide and 2012 
     Fine Particulate Matter Standards [EPA-R03-OAR-2017-0601; 
     FRL-9982-32-Region 3] received August 17, 2018, pursuant to 5 
     U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A); Public Law 104-121, Sec. 251; (110 Stat. 
     868); to the Committee on Energy and Commerce.
       6019. A letter from the Director, Regulatory Management 
     Division, Environmental Protection Agency, transmitting the 
     Agency's final rule -- Air Plan Approval; California; San 
     Joaquin Valley Unified Air Pollution Control District; 
     Reasonably Available Control Technology Demonstration [EPA-
     R09-OAR-2018-0272; FRL-9981-09-Region 9] received August 17, 
     2018, pursuant to 5 U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A); Public Law 104-121, 
     Sec. 251; (110 Stat. 868); to the Committee on Energy and 
     Commerce.
       6020. A letter from the Director, Regulatory Management 
     Division, Environmental Protection Agency, transmitting the 
     Agency's direct final rule -- Significant New Use Rules on 
     Certain Chemical Substances [EPA-HQ-OPPT-2017-0414; FRL-9971-
     37] (RIN: 2070-AB27) received August 17, 2018, pursuant to 5 
     U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A); Public Law 104-121, Sec. 251; (110 Stat. 
     868); to the Committee on Energy and Commerce.
       6021. A letter from the Director, Regulatory Management 
     Division, Environmental Protection Agency, transmitting the 
     Agency's final rule -- Approval and Promulgation of Air 
     Quality Implementation Plans; Delaware; Interstate Transport 
     Requirements for the 2012 Fine Particulate Matter Standard; 
     Correction [EPA-R03-OAR-2017-0152; FRL-9981-05-Region 3] 
     received August 17, 2018, pursuant to 5 U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A); 
     Public Law 104-121, Sec. 251; (110 Stat. 868); to the 
     Committee on Energy and Commerce.
       6022. A letter from the Director, Regulatory Management 
     Division, Environmental Protection Agency, transmitting the 
     Agency's final rule -- Approval and Promulgation of Air 
     Quality Implementation Plans; Maryland; 2011 Base Year 
     Inventory for the 2008 8-Hour Ozone National Ambient Air 
     Quality Standard for the Baltimore, Maryland Nonattainment 
     Area [EPA-R03-OAR-2017-0396; FRL-9981-96-Region 3] received 
     August 17, 2018, pursuant to 5 U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A); Public 
     Law 104-121, Sec. 251; (110 Stat. 868); to the Committee on 
     Energy and Commerce.
       6023. A letter from the Director, Regulatory Management 
     Division, Environmental Protection Agency, transmitting the 
     Agency's final rule -- National Oil and Hazardous Substances 
     Pollution Contingency Plan; National Priorities List: 
     Deletion of the Frontier Hard Chrome, Inc. Superfund Site 
     [EPA-HQ-SFUND-1983-0002; FRL-9980-82-Region 10] received 
     August 17, 2018, pursuant to 5 U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A); Public 
     Law 104-121, Sec. 251; (110 Stat. 868); to the Committee on 
     Energy and Commerce.
       6024. A letter from the Director, Regulatory Management 
     Division, Environmental Protection Agency, transmitting the 
     Agency's withdrawal of direct final rule -- Approval and 
     Promulgation of Air Quality Implementation Plans; 
     Pennsylvania; Removal of Department of Environmental 
     Protection Gasoline Volatility Requirements for the 
     Pittsburgh-Beaver Valley Area [EPA-R03-OAR-2018-0277; FRL-
     9981-70-Region 3] received August, 17, 2018, pursuant to 5 
     U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A); Public Law 104-121, Sec. 251; (110 Stat. 
     868); to the Committee on Energy and Commerce.
       6025. A letter from the Division Chief, Competition Policy 
     Division, Wireline Competition Bureau, Federal Communications 
     Commission, transmitting the Commission's final rule -- 
     Nationwide Number Portability [WC Docket No.: 17-244]; 
     Numbering Policies for Modern Communications [WC Docket No.: 
     13-97] received August 18, 2018, pursuant to 5 U.S.C. 
     801(a)(1)(A); Public Law 104-121, Sec. 251; (110 Stat. 868); 
     to the Committee on Energy and Commerce.
       6026. A letter from the Program Analyst, Office of the 
     Managing Director, Federal

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     Communications Commission, transmitting the Commission's 
     final rule -- Amendment of the Schedule of Application Fees 
     Set Forth In Sections 1.1102 through 1.1109 of the 
     Commission's Rules [GEN Docket No.: 86-285] received August 
     17, 2018, pursuant to 5 U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A); Public Law 104-
     121, Sec. 251; (110 Stat. 868); to the Committee on Energy 
     and Commerce.
       6027. A letter from the Assistant Secretary for Export 
     Administration, Bureau of Industry and Security, Department 
     of Commerce, transmitting the Department's final rule -- 
     U.S.-India Major Defense Partners: Implementation Under the 
     Export Administration Regulations of India's Membership in 
     the Wassenaar Arrangement and Addition of India to Country 
     Group A:5 [Docket No.: 180228229-8229-01] (RIN: 0694-AH49) 
     August 17, 2018, pursuant to 5 U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A); Public 
     Law 104-121, Sec. 251; (110 Stat. 868); to the Committee on 
     Foreign Affairs.
       6028. A letter from the Assistant Secretary for Export 
     Administration, Bureau of Industry and Security, Department 
     of Commerce, transmitting the Department's final rule -- 
     Addition of Certain Entities; and Modification of Entry on 
     the Entity List [Docket No.: 170714666-7666-01] (RIN: 0694-
     AH42) received August 17, 2018, pursuant to 5 U.S.C. 
     801(a)(1)(A); Public Law 104-121, Sec. 251; (110 Stat. 868); 
     to the Committee on Foreign Affairs.
       6029. A letter from the Director, Defense Security 
     Cooperation Agency, Department of Defense, transmitting the 
     Army's proposed Letter of Offer and Acceptance to the 
     Government of Latvia, Transmittal No. 18-33, pursuant to Sec. 
     36(b)(1) of the Arms Export Control Act, as amended; to the 
     Committee on Foreign Affairs.
       6030. A letter from the Director, Defense Security 
     Cooperation Agency, Department of Defense, transmitting the 
     Navy's proposed Letter of Offer and Acceptance to the Kingdom 
     of Denmark, Transmittal No. 18-30, pursuant to Sec. 36(b)(1) 
     of the Arms Export Control Act, as amended; to the Committee 
     on Foreign Affairs.
       6031. A letter from the Director, Defense Security 
     Cooperation Agency, Department of Defense, transmitting 
     Transmittal No. 18-0E, pursuant to the reporting requirements 
     of Section 36(b)(5)(C) of the Arms Export Control Act, as 
     amended; to the Committee on Foreign Affairs.
       6032. A letter from the Acting Assistant Secretary, 
     Legislative Affairs, Department of State, transmitting 
     Transmittal No. DDTC 17-146, pursuant to the reporting 
     requirements of Section 36(c) of the Arms Export Control Act; 
     to the Committee on Foreign Affairs.
       6033. A letter from the Assistant Secretary, Legislative 
     Affairs, Department of State, transmitting Transmittal No. 
     DDTC 18-016, pursuant to the reporting requirements of 
     Section 36(c) of the Arms Export Control Act; to the 
     Committee on Foreign Affairs.
       6034. A letter from the Assistant Secretary, Legislative 
     Affairs, Department of State, transmitting a certification 
     pursuant to the reporting requirements of Sec. 36(c) and (d) 
     of the Arms Export Control Act (Transmittal No.: DDTC 17-
     110); to the Committee on Foreign Affairs.
       6035. A letter from the Assistant Secretary, Legislative 
     Affairs, Department of State, transmitting Transmittal No. 
     DDTC 17-111, pursuant to the reporting requirements of 
     Section 36(d) of the Arms Export Control Act; to the 
     Committee on Foreign Affairs.
       6036. A letter from the Chairman, Council of the District 
     of Columbia, transmitting DC Act 22-436, ``Initiative No. 77-
     -Minimum Wage Amendment Act of 2018'', pursuant to Public Law 
     93-198, Sec. 602(c)(1); (87 Stat. 814); to the Committee on 
     Oversight and Government Reform.
       6037. A letter from the Chairman, Council of the District 
     of Columbia, transmitting DC Act 22-424, ``Community Violence 
     Intervention Fund Temporary Amendment Act of 2018'', pursuant 
     to Public Law 93-198, Sec. 602(c)(1); (87 Stat. 814); to the 
     Committee on Oversight and Government Reform.
       6038. A letter from the Chairman, Council of the District 
     of Columbia, transmitting DC Act 22-413, ``Golden Triangle 
     Business Improvement District Amendment Act of 2018'', 
     pursuant to Public Law 93-198, Sec. 602(c)(1); (87 Stat. 
     814); to the Committee on Oversight and Government Reform.
       6039. A letter from the Associate General Counsel, 
     Department of Agriculture, transmitting four notifications of 
     a nomination, or action on nomination, pursuant to 5 U.S.C. 
     3349(a); Public Law 105-277, 151(b); (112 Stat. 2681-614); to 
     the Committee on Oversight and Government Reform.
       6040. A letter from the Deputy White House Liaison, 
     Department of Education, transmitting notification of a 
     discontinuation of service in acting role, pursuant to 5 
     U.S.C. 3349(a); Public Law 105-277, 151(b); (112 Stat. 2681-
     614); to the Committee on Oversight and Government Reform.
       6041. A letter from the Deputy General Counsel for 
     Operations, Department of Housing and Urban Development, 
     transmitting notifications of a nomination, pursuant to 5 
     U.S.C. 3349(a); Public Law 105-277, 151(b); (112 Stat. 2681-
     614); to the Committee on Oversight and Government Reform.
       6042. A letter from the Chief, Legal, External Affairs and 
     Performance Branch, Office of Government Ethics, transmitting 
     notifications of an action on nomination, and discontinuation 
     of service in acting role, pursuant to 5 U.S.C. 3349(a); 
     Public Law 105-277, 151(b); (112 Stat. 2681-614); to the 
     Committee on Oversight and Government Reform.
       6043. A letter from the Executive Secretary, U.S. Agency 
     for International Development, transmitting a notification of 
     a designation of acting officer, and nomination, pursuant to 
     5 U.S.C. 3349(a); Public Law 105-277, 151(b); (112 Stat. 
     2681-614); to the Committee on Oversight and Government 
     Reform.
       6044. A letter from the Management and Program Analyst, 
     FAA, Department of Transportation, transmitting the 
     Department's final rule -- Airworthiness Directives; Rolls-
     Royce plc Turbofan Engines [Docket No.: FAA-2017-1237; 
     Product Identifier 2017-NE-43-AD; Amendment 39-19333; AD 
     2018-15-01] (RIN: 2120-AA64) received August 17, 2018, 
     pursuant to 5 U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A); Public Law 104-121, Sec. 
     251; (110 Stat. 868); to the Committee on Transportation and 
     Infrastructure.
       6045. A letter from the Management and Program Analyst, 
     FAA, Department of Transportation, transmitting the 
     Department's final rule -- Airworthiness Directives; Airbus 
     SAS Airplanes [Docket No.: FAA-2018-0636; Product Identifier 
     2018-NM-097-AD; Amendment 39-19337; AD 2018-15-05] (RIN: 
     2120-AA64) received August 17, 2018, pursuant to 5 U.S.C. 
     801(a)(1)(A); Public Law 104-121, Sec. 251; (110 Stat. 868); 
     to the Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure.
       6046. A letter from the Impact Analyst, Office of 
     Regulation Policy and Management, Office of the Secretary 
     (00REG), Department of Veterans Affairs, transmitting the 
     Department's final rule -- Automatic Burial Benefits for 
     Previously Unestablished Surviving Spouses (RIN: 2900-AQ10) 
     received August 17, 2018, pursuant to 5 U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A); 
     Public Law 104-121, Sec. 251; (110 Stat. 868); to the 
     Committee on Veterans' Affairs.
       6047. A letter from the Chief, Publications and Regulations 
     Branch, Internal Revenue Service, transmitting the Service's 
     IRB only rule -- Modification of Revenue Procedure 2017-41 to 
     Extend Deadline to Submit Opinion Letter Applications for 
     Pre-approved Defined Contribution Plans for the Third Six-
     year Remedial Amendment Cycle (Revenue Procedure 2018-42) 
     received August 17, 2018, pursuant to 5 U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A); 
     Public Law 104-121, Sec. 251; (110 Stat. 868); to the 
     Committee on Ways and Means.
       6048. A letter from the Chief, Publications and Regulations 
     Branch, Internal Revenue Service, transmitting the Service's 
     IRB only rule -- Calculation of Unrelated Business Taxable 
     Income under Sec. 512(a)(6) [Notice 2018-67] received August 
     22, 2018, pursuant to 5 U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A); Public Law 104-
     121, Sec. 251; (110 Stat. 868); to the Committee on Ways and 
     Means.
       6049. A letter from the Assistant Secretary for 
     Legislation, Department of Health and Human Services, 
     transmitting a report entitled, ``Medicare National Coverage 
     Determinations for Fiscal Year 2017'', pursuant to 42 U.S.C. 
     1395ff(f)(7); Aug. 14, 1935, ch. 531, title XVIII, Sec. 
     1869(f)(7) (as amended by Public Law 106-554, Sec. 1(a)(6)); 
     (114 Stat. 2763A-546); jointly to the Committees on Energy 
     and Commerce and Ways and Means.
       6050. A letter from the Assistant Secretary for 
     Legislation, Department of Health and Human Services, 
     transmitting a report entitled, ``Report to Congress on the 
     Administration, Cost, and Impact of the Quality Improvement 
     Organization Program for Medicare Beneficiaries for Fiscal 
     Year 2017'', pursuant to 42 U.S.C. 1320c-10; Aug. 14, 1935, 
     ch. 531, title XI, Sec. 1161 (as amended by Public Law 97-
     248, Sec. 143); (96 Stat. 392); jointly to the Committees on 
     Energy and Commerce and Ways and Means.

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