[Congressional Record (Bound Edition), Volume 145 (1999), Part 1]
[Senate]
[Pages 553-558]
[From the U.S. Government Publishing Office, www.gpo.gov]



                   EXECUTIVE AND OTHER COMMUNICATIONS

  The following communications were laid before the Senate, together 
with

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accompanying papers, reports, and documents, which were referred as 
indicated:

       EC-584. A communication from the General Counsel of the 
     Department of Transportation, transmitting, pursuant to law, 
     the report of a rule entitled ``Airworthiness Directives; 
     Hamilton Standard 54H60 Series Propellers'' (Docket 98-ANE-
     59-AD) received on December 7, 1998; to the Committee on 
     Commerce, Science, and Transportation.
       EC-585. A communication from the General Counsel of the 
     Department of Transportation, transmitting, pursuant to law, 
     the report of a rule entitled ``Airworthiness Directives; 
     Allison Engine Company 250-B and 250-C Series Turboshaft and 
     Turboprop Engines'' (Docket 98-ANE-23-AD) received on 
     December 7, 1998; to the Committee on Commerce, Science, and 
     Transportation.
       EC-586. A communication from the General Counsel of the 
     Department of Transportation, transmitting, pursuant to law, 
     the report of a rule entitled ``Capital Leases'' (RIN2132-
     AA65) received on December 11, 1998; to the Committee on 
     Commerce, Science, and Transportation.
       EC-587. A communication from the General Counsel of the 
     Department of Transportation, transmitting, pursuant to law, 
     the report of a rule entitled ``Drawbridge Operation 
     Regulations: Fort Point Channel, MA'' (CGD01-98-039) received 
     on December 11, 1998; to the Committee on Commerce, Science, 
     and Transportation.
       EC-588. A communication from the General Counsel of the 
     Department of Transportation, transmitting, pursuant to law, 
     the report of a rule entitled ``Safety Zone; Explosive Load, 
     Bath Iron Works, Bath, ME'' (CGD01-98-171) received on 
     December 11, 1998; to the Committee on Commerce, Science, and 
     Transportation.
       EC-589. A communication from the General Counsel of the 
     Department of Transportation, transmitting, pursuant to law, 
     the report of a rule entitled ``Special Local Regulations for 
     Marine Events; Patapsco River, Baltimore, MD'' (CGD05-98-100) 
     received on December 11, 1998; to the Committee on Commerce, 
     Science, and Transportation.
       EC-590. A communication from the General Counsel of the 
     Department of Transportation, transmitting, pursuant to law, 
     the report of a rule entitled ``Drawbridge Operation 
     Regulations; Anacostia River, Washington, D.C.'' (CGD05-98-
     017) received on December 11, 1998; to the Committee on 
     Commerce, Science, and Transportation.
       EC-591. A communication from the General Counsel of the 
     Department of Transportation, transmitting, pursuant to law, 
     the report of a rule entitled ``Airworthiness Directives; 
     Boeing Model 727 Series Airplanes'' (Docket 98-NM-319-AD) 
     received on December 11, 1998; to the Committee on Commerce, 
     Science, and Transportation.
       EC-592. A communication from the General Counsel of the 
     Department of Transportation, transmitting, pursuant to law, 
     the report of a rule regarding airworthiness directives on 
     various Aircraft Belts, Inc. restraint systems (Docket 98-SW-
     33-AD) received on December 11, 1998; to the Committee on 
     Commerce, Science, and Transportation.
       EC-593. A communication from the General Counsel of the 
     Department of Transportation, transmitting, pursuant to law, 
     the report of a rule entitled ``Amendment to Class E 
     Airspace; Rome, NY'' (Docket 98-AEA-36) received on December 
     11, 1998; to the Committee on Commerce, Science, and 
     Transportation.
       EC-594. A communication from the General Counsel of the 
     Department of Transportation, transmitting, pursuant to law, 
     the report of a rule entitled ``Establishment of Class E 
     Airspace; Fishers Island, NY'' (Docket 98-AEA-38) received on 
     December 11, 1998; to the Committee on Commerce, Science, and 
     Transportation.
       EC-595. A communication from the General Counsel of the 
     Department of Transportation, transmitting, pursuant to law, 
     the report of a rule entitled ``Airworthiness Directives; 
     Boeing Model 747-100, -200, -300, -400, 747SP, and 747SR 
     Series Airplanes'' (Docket 96-NM-260-AD) received on December 
     11, 1998; to the Committee on Commerce, Science, and 
     Transportation.
       EC-596. A communication from the General Counsel of the 
     Department of Transportation, transmitting, pursuant to law, 
     the report of a rule entitled ``Airworthiness Directives; 
     McDonnell Douglass Helicopter Systems Model 369D, 369E, 
     369FF, 500N, AH-6, and MH-6 Helicopters'' (Docket 97-SW-47-
     AD) received on December 11, 1998; to the Committee on 
     Commerce, Science, and Transportation.
       EC-597. A communication from the General Counsel of the 
     Department of Transportation, transmitting, pursuant to law, 
     the report of a rule entitled ``Airworthiness Directives; 
     International Aero Engines AG (IAE) V2500-A1 Series Turbofan 
     Engines'' (Docket 98-ANE-63-AD) received on December 11, 
     1998; to the Committee on Commerce, Science, and 
     Transportation.
       EC-598. A communication from the General Counsel of the 
     Department of Transportation, transmitting, pursuant to law, 
     the report of a rule entitled ``Airworthiness Directives; 
     British Aerospace Jetstream Model 3101 Airplanes'' (Docket 
     98-CE-63-AD) received on December 11, 1998; to the Committee 
     on Commerce, Science, and Transportation.
       EC-599. A communication from the General Counsel of the 
     Department of Transportation, transmitting, pursuant to law, 
     the report of a rule entitled ``Establishment of Class D and 
     E Airspace, Amendment to Class D and E Airspace; Montgomery, 
     AL'' (Docket 98-ASO-12) received on December 11, 1998; to the 
     Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation.
       EC-600. A communication from the General Counsel of the 
     Department of Transportation, transmitting, pursuant to law, 
     the report of a rule entitled ``Amendment to Class D Airspace 
     and Class E Airspace; Rome, NY'' (Docket 98-AEA-37) received 
     on December 11, 1998; to the Committee on Commerce, Science, 
     and Transportation.
       EC-601. A communication from the General Counsel of the 
     Department of Transportation, transmitting, pursuant to law, 
     the report of a rule entitled ``Airworthiness Directives; 
     Airbus Model A310 and A300-600 Series Airplanes'' (Docket 96-
     NM-172-AD) received on December 11, 1998; to the Committee on 
     Commerce, Science, and Transportation.
       EC-602. A communication from the General Counsel of the 
     Department of Transportation, transmitting, pursuant to law, 
     the report of a rule entitled ``Americans With Disabilities 
     Act Accessibility Guidelines; Detectable Warnings'' (RIN3014-
     AA24) received on November 30, 1998; to the Committee on 
     Commerce, Science, and Transportation.
       EC-603. A communication from the General Counsel of the 
     Department of Transportation, transmitting, pursuant to law, 
     the report of a rule entitled ``Amendments to Opiate 
     Threshold Levels'' (RIN2105-AC74) received on November 30, 
     1998; to the Committee on Commerce, Science, and 
     Transportation.
       EC-604. A communication from the General Counsel of the 
     Department of Transportation, transmitting, pursuant to law, 
     the report of a rule entitled ``Federal Motor Vehicle Safety 
     Standards; Compressed Natural Gas Fuel Containers'' (RIN2127-
     AF51) received on November 30, 1998; to the Committee on 
     Commerce, Science, and Transportation.
       EC-605. A communication from the General Counsel of the 
     Department of Transportation, transmitting, pursuant to law, 
     the report of a rule entitled ``Minimum Driving Range for 
     Dual Fueled Electric Passenger Automobiles'' (RIN2127-AF37) 
     received on November 30, 1998; to the Committee on Commerce, 
     Science, and Transportation.
       EC-606. A communication from the General Counsel of the 
     Department of Transportation, transmitting, pursuant to law, 
     the report of a rule entitled ``Federal Motor Vehicle Safety 
     Standards; Child Restraint Systems'' (RIN2127-AH02) received 
     on November 30, 1998; to the Committee on Commerce, Science, 
     and Transportation.
       EC-607. A communication from the General Counsel of the 
     Department of Transportation, transmitting, pursuant to law, 
     the report of a rule entitled ``Policy on the Use for 
     Enforcement Purposes of Information Obtained from an Air 
     Carrier Flight Operational Quality Assurance (FOQA) Program'' 
     (RIN2120-AF04) received on November 30, 1998; to the 
     Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation.
       EC-608. A communication from the General Counsel of the 
     Department of Transportation, transmitting, pursuant to law, 
     the report of a rule entitled ``Establishment of Cincinnati/
     Northern Kentucky International Airport Class B Airspace 
     Area, and Revocation for Cincinnati/Northern Kentucky 
     International Class C Airspace Area; KY'' (RIN2120-AE97) 
     received on November 30, 1998; to the Committee on Commerce, 
     Science, and Transportation.
       EC-609. A communication from the General Counsel of the 
     Department of Transportation, transmitting, pursuant to law, 
     the report of a rule entitled ``Airworthiness Directives; 
     British Aerospace HP137 Mk1, Jetstream Series 200, and 
     Jetstream Models 3101 and 3201 Airplanes'' (RIN2120-AA64) 
     received on November 30, 1998; to the Committee on Commerce, 
     Science, and Transportation.
       EC-610. A communication from the General Counsel of the 
     Department of Transportation, transmitting, pursuant to law, 
     the report of a rule entitled ``Amendment to Class E 
     Airspace; Woodbine, NJ'' (Docket 98-AEA-22) received on 
     November 30, 1998; to the Committee on Commerce, Science, and 
     Transportation.
       EC-611. A communication from the General Counsel of the 
     Department of Transportation, transmitting, pursuant to law, 
     the report of a rule entitled ``Amendment to Class E 
     Airspace; Altoona, PA'' (Docket 98-AEA-23) received on 
     November 30, 1998; to the Committee on Commerce, Science, and 
     Transportation.
       EC-612. A communication from the General Counsel of the 
     Department of Transportation, transmitting, pursuant to law, 
     the report of a rule entitled ``Establishment of Class E 
     Airspace; Brookville, PA'' (Docket 98-AEA-32) received on 
     November 30, 1998; to the Committee on Commerce, Science, and 
     Transportation.
       EC-613. A communication from the General Counsel of the 
     Department of Transportation, transmitting, pursuant to law, 
     the report of a rule entitled ``Establishment of Class E 
     Airspace; Waynesburg, PA'' (Docket

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     98-AEA-33) received on November 30, 1998; to the Committee on 
     Commerce, Science, and Transportation.
       EC-614. A communication from the General Counsel of the 
     Department of Transportation, transmitting, pursuant to law, 
     the report of a rule entitled ``Amendment of Class E 
     Airspace; Beaver Falls, PA'' (Docket 98-AEA-34) received on 
     November 30, 1998; to the Committee on Commerce, Science, and 
     Transportation.
       EC-615. A communication from the General Counsel of the 
     Department of Transportation, transmitting, pursuant to law, 
     the report of a rule entitled ``Establishment of Class E 
     Airspace; Logan, PA'' (Docket 98-AEA-35) received on November 
     30, 1998; to the Committee on Commerce, Science, and 
     Transportation.
       EC-616. A communication from the General Counsel of the 
     Department of Transportation, transmitting, pursuant to law, 
     the report of a rule entitled ``Amendment to Class E 
     Airspace; Malone, NY'' (Docket 98-AEA-21) received on 
     November 30, 1998; to the Committee on Commerce, Science, and 
     Transportation.
       EC-617. A communication from the General Counsel of the 
     Department of Transportation, transmitting, pursuant to law, 
     the report of a rule entitled ``Amendment to Class E 
     Airspace; Grove City, PA'' (Docket 98-AEA-31) received on 
     November 30, 1998; to the Committee on Commerce, Science, and 
     Transportation.
       EC-618. A communication from the General Counsel of the 
     Department of Transportation, transmitting, pursuant to law, 
     the report of a rule entitled ``Amendment to Class E 
     Airspace; Poughkeepsie, NY'' (Docket 98-AEA-18) received on 
     November 30, 1998; to the Committee on Commerce, Science, and 
     Transportation.
       EC-619. A communication from the General Counsel of the 
     Department of Transportation, transmitting, pursuant to law, 
     the report of a rule entitled ``Amendment to Class E 
     Airspace; East Hampton, NY'' (Docket 98-AEA-30) received on 
     November 30, 1998; to the Committee on Commerce, Science, and 
     Transportation.
       EC-620. A communication from the General Counsel of the 
     Department of Transportation, transmitting, pursuant to law, 
     the report of a rule entitled ``Airworthiness Directives; 
     Boeing Model 737-100, -200, -300, -400, and -500 Series 
     Airplanes'' (Docket 97-NM-157-AD) received on November 30, 
     1998; to the Committee on Commerce, Science, and 
     Transportation.
       EC-621. A communication from the General Counsel of the 
     Department of Transportation, transmitting, pursuant to law, 
     the report of a rule entitled ``Airworthiness Directives; 
     Augusta A109 Helicopters'' (Docket 98-SW-14-AD) received on 
     November 30, 1998; to the Committee on Commerce, Science, and 
     Transportation.
       EC-622. A communication from the General Counsel of the 
     Department of Transportation, transmitting, pursuant to law, 
     the report of a rule entitled ``Airworthiness Directives; 
     Eurocopter France Model AS 332C, AS 332L, AS 332L1, and AS 
     332L2 Helicopters'' (Docket 98-SW-19-AD) received on November 
     30, 1998; to the Committee on Commerce, Science, and 
     Transportation.
       EC-623. A communication from the General Counsel of the 
     Department of Transportation, transmitting, pursuant to law, 
     the report of a rule entitled ``Airworthiness Directives; 
     Robinson Helicopter Company Model R22 Helicopters'' (Docket 
     98-SW-45-AD) received on November 30, 1998; to the Committee 
     on Commerce, Science, and Transportation.
       EC-624. A communication from the General Counsel of the 
     Department of Transportation, transmitting, pursuant to law, 
     the report of a rule entitled ``Airworthiness Directives; 
     McDonnell Douglas Model DC-10-10, -30, and -40 Series 
     Airplanes'' (Docket 97-NM-14-AD) received on November 30, 
     1998; to the Committee on Commerce, Science, and 
     Transportation.
       EC-625. A communication from the General Counsel of the 
     Department of Transportation, transmitting, pursuant to law, 
     the report of a rule entitled ``Airworthiness Directives; 
     SOCATA--Groupe AEROSPATIALE Model TBM 700 Airplanes'' (Docket 
     95-CE-65-AD) received on November 30, 1998; to the Committee 
     on Commerce, Science, and Transportation.
       EC-626. A communication from the General Counsel of the 
     Department of Transportation, transmitting, pursuant to law, 
     the report of a rule entitled ``Airworthiness Directives; 
     Stemme GmbH & Co. KG Models S10, S10-V, and S10-VT 
     Sailplanes'' (Docket 98-CE-106-AD) received on November 30, 
     1998; to the Committee on Commerce, Science, and 
     Transportation.
       EC-627. A communication from the General Counsel of the 
     Department of Transportation, transmitting, pursuant to law, 
     the report of a rule entitled ``Airworthiness Directives; 
     Aerostar Aircraft Corporation PA-60- 600 and PA-60-700 Series 
     Airplanes'' (Docket 98-CE-139-AD) received on November 30, 
     1998; to the Committee on Commerce, Science, and 
     Transportation.
       EC-628. A communication from the General Counsel of the 
     Department of Transportation, transmitting, pursuant to law, 
     the report of a rule entitled ``Airworthiness Directives; 
     Boeing Model 747-400 Series Airplanes'' (Docket 97-NM-13-AD) 
     received on November 30, 1998; to the Committee on Commerce, 
     Science, and Transportation.
       EC-629. A communication from the General Counsel of the 
     Department of Transportation, transmitting, pursuant to law, 
     the report of a rule entitled ``Airworthiness Directives; 
     Eurocopter France Model SE.3160, SA.316B, SA.316C, and 
     SA.319B Helicopters'' (Docket 98-SW-17-AD) received on 
     November 30, 1998; to the Committee on Commerce, Science, and 
     Transportation.
       EC-630. A communication from the General Counsel of the 
     Department of Transportation, transmitting, pursuant to law, 
     the report of a rule entitled ``Airworthiness Directives; 
     Empresa Brasileira de Aeronautica S.A. (EMBRAER) Model EMB-
     145 Series Airplanes'' (Docket 98-NM-317-AD) received on 
     November 30, 1998; to the Committee on Commerce, Science, and 
     Transportation.
       EC-631. A communication from the General Counsel of the 
     Department of Transportation, transmitting, pursuant to law, 
     the report of a rule entitled ``Airworthiness Directives; 
     Grob Luft-und Raumfahrt, GmbH Models G 109 and G 109B 
     Sailplanes'' (Docket 96-CE-40-AD) received on November 30, 
     1998; to the Committee on Commerce, Science, and 
     Transportation.
       EC-632. A communication from the General Counsel of the 
     Department of Transportation, transmitting, pursuant to law, 
     the report of a rule entitled ``Airworthiness Directives; 
     McDonnell Douglas Model MD-11 Series Airplanes'' (Docket 98-
     NM-71-AD) received on November 30, 1998; to the Committee on 
     Commerce, Science, and Transportation.
       EC-633. A communication from the General Counsel of the 
     Department of Transportation, transmitting, pursuant to law, 
     the report of a rule entitled ``Airworthiness Directives; 
     Lockheed Model L-188A and L-188C Series Airplanes'' (Docket 
     98-NM-84-AD) received on November 30, 1998; to the Committee 
     on Commerce, Science, and Transportation.
       EC-634. A communication from the General Counsel of the 
     Department of Transportation, transmitting, pursuant to law, 
     the report of a rule entitled ``Airworthiness Directives; 
     Eurocopter France Model AS-365N, SA360C, SA365C, C1, C2, N, 
     N1, and SA-366G1 Helicopters'' (Docket 98-SW-05-AD) received 
     on November 30, 1998; to the Committee on Commerce, Science, 
     and Transportation.
       EC-635. A communication from the General Counsel of the 
     Department of Transportation, transmitting, pursuant to law, 
     the report of a rule entitled ``Amendment of Class E 
     Airspace; Grand Junction, CO'' (Docket 98-ANM-17) received on 
     November 30, 1998; to the Committee on Commerce, Science, and 
     Transportation.
       EC-636. A communication from the General Counsel of the 
     Department of Transportation, transmitting, pursuant to law, 
     the report of a rule entitled ``Airworthiness Directives; 
     Bell Helicopter Textron Model 204B, 205A, 205A-1, 205B, and 
     212 Helicopters'' (Docket 97-SW-20-AD) received on November 
     30, 1998; to the Committee on Commerce, Science, and 
     Transportation.
       EC-637. A communication from the General Counsel of the 
     Department of Transportation, transmitting, pursuant to law, 
     the report of a rule entitled ``Airworthiness Directives; 
     Dornier-Werke GmbH Model Do 27 Q-6 Airplanes'' (Docket 97-CE-
     137-AD) received on November 30, 1998; to the Committee on 
     Commerce, Science, and Transportation.
       EC-638. A communication from the General Counsel of the 
     Department of Transportation, transmitting, pursuant to law, 
     the report of a rule entitled ``Airworthiness Directives; 
     Bombardier Model DHC-8-100 and -300 Series Airplanes'' 
     (Docket 98-NM-299-AD) received on November 30, 1998; to the 
     Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation.
       EC-639. A communication from the General Counsel of the 
     Department of Transportation, transmitting, pursuant to law, 
     the report of a rule entitled ``Airworthiness Directives; 
     Mooney Aircraft Corporation Models M20B, M20C, M20D, M20E, 
     M20F, M20G, M20J, M20K, M20L, M20M, and M20R Airplanes'' 
     (Docket 98-CE-20-AD) received on November 30, 1998; to the 
     Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation.
       EC-640. A communication from the General Counsel of the 
     Department of Transportation, transmitting, pursuant to law, 
     the report of a rule entitled ``Airworthiness Directives; 
     Ursula Hanle Model H101 ``Salto'' Sailplanes'' (Docket 98-CE-
     35-AD) received on November 30, 1998; to the Committee on 
     Commerce, Science, and Transportation.
       EC-641. A communication from the General Counsel of the 
     Department of Transportation, transmitting, pursuant to law, 
     the report of a rule entitled ``Airworthiness Directives; 
     EXTRA Flugzeubau GmbH Models EA-300, EA-300S, and EA-300L 
     Airplanes'' (Docket 98-CE-53-AD) received on November 30, 
     1998; to the Committee on Commerce, Science, and 
     Transportation.
       EC-642. A communication from the General Counsel of the 
     Department of Transportation, transmitting, pursuant to law, 
     the report of a rule entitled ``Airworthiness Directives; 
     HOCA-Austria Model DV-20 Katana Airplanes'' (Docket 97-CE-83-
     AD) received on November 30, 1998; to the Committee on 
     Commerce, Science, and Transportation.

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       EC-643. A communication from the General Counsel of the 
     Department of Transportation, transmitting, pursuant to law, 
     the report of a rule entitled ``Airworthiness Directives; 
     Stemme GmbH & Co. KG Model S10 Sailplanes'' (Docket 98-CE-
     103-AD) received on November 30, 1998; to the Committee on 
     Commerce, Science, and Transportation.
       EC-644. A communication from the General Counsel of the 
     Department of Transportation, transmitting, pursuant to law, 
     the report of a rule entitled ``Airworthiness Directives; 
     Burkhart Grob Luft-und Raumfahrt Models G115, G115A, G115B, 
     G115C, G115C2, G115D, and G115D2 Airplanes'' (Docket 98-CE-
     68-AD) received on November 30, 1998; to the Committee on 
     Commerce, Science, and Transportation.
       EC-645. A communication from the General Counsel of the 
     Department of Transportation, transmitting, pursuant to law, 
     the report of a rule entitled ``Airworthiness Directives; 
     Burkhart Grob Luft-und Raumfahrt GmbH Model G109B Gliders'' 
     (Docket 98-CE-71-AD) received on November 30, 1998; to the 
     Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation.
       EC-646. A communication from the General Counsel of the 
     Department of Transportation, transmitting, pursuant to law, 
     the report of a rule entitled ``Drawbridge Operating 
     Regulation; Mississippi River, Iowa and Illinois'' (Docket 
     08-98-068) received on November 19, 1998; to the Committee on 
     Commerce, Science, and Transportation.
       EC-647. A communication from the General Counsel of the 
     Department of Transportation, transmitting, pursuant to law, 
     the report of a rule entitled ``Pressure Testing Older 
     Hazardous Liquid and Carbon Dioxide Pipelines'' (RIN2137-
     AD05) received on November 19, 1998; to the Committee on 
     Commerce, Science, and Transportation.
       EC-648. A communication from the General Counsel of the 
     Department of Transportation, transmitting, pursuant to law, 
     the report of a rule entitled ``Airworthiness Directives; 
     Airbus Model A300 Series Airplanes'' (Docket 98-NM-234-AD) 
     received on November 19, 1998; to the Committee on Commerce, 
     Science, and Transportation.
       EC-649. A communication from the General Counsel of the 
     Department of Transportation, transmitting, pursuant to law, 
     the report of a rule entitled ``Airworthiness Directives; 
     Parker Hannifan Airborne Dry Air Pumps, Conversion Kits, and 
     Coupling Kits'' (Docket 98-CE-108-AD) received on November 
     19, 1998; to the Committee on Commerce, Science, and 
     Transportation.
       EC-650. A communication from the General Counsel of the 
     Department of Transportation, transmitting, pursuant to law, 
     the report of a rule entitled ``Airworthiness Directives; 
     British Aerospace (Jetstream) Model 4101 Airplanes'' (Docket 
     97-NM-1141-AD) received on November 19, 1998; to the 
     Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation.
       EC-651. A communication from the General Counsel of the 
     Department of Transportation, transmitting, pursuant to law, 
     the report of a rule entitled ``Modification of Class E 
     Airspace; Valparaiso, IN'' (Docket 98-AGL-53) received on 
     November 19, 1998; to the Committee on Commerce, Science, and 
     Transportation.
       EC-652. A communication from the General Counsel of the 
     Department of Transportation, transmitting, pursuant to law, 
     the report of a rule entitled ``Establishment of Class E 
     Airspace; Duluth St. Mary's Hospital Heliport, MN'' (Docket 
     98-AGL-52) received on November 19, 1998; to the Committee on 
     Commerce, Science, and Transportation.
       EC-653. A communication from the General Counsel of the 
     Department of Transportation, transmitting, pursuant to law, 
     the report of a rule entitled ``Establishment of Class E 
     Airspace; Crosby, ND; Correction'' (Docket 98-AGL-42) 
     received on November 19, 1998; to the Committee on Commerce, 
     Science, and Transportation.
       EC-654. A communication from the General Counsel of the 
     Department of Transportation, transmitting, pursuant to law, 
     the report of a rule entitled ``Revision of Class E Airspace, 
     San Diego, North Islands NAS, CA'' (Docket 98-AWP-20) 
     received on November 19, 1998; to the Committee on Commerce, 
     Science, and Transportation.
       EC-655. A communication from the General Counsel of the 
     Department of Transportation, transmitting, pursuant to law, 
     the report of a rule entitled ``Modification of Class D 
     Airspace and Establishment of Class E Airspace; Klamath 
     Falls, OR'' (Docket 98-ANM-04) received on November 19, 1998; 
     to the Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation.
       EC-656. A communication from the General Counsel of the 
     Department of Transportation, transmitting, pursuant to law, 
     the report of a rule entitled ``Airworthiness Directives; 
     Industrie Aeronautiche e Meccaniche Model Piaggio P-180 
     Airplanes'' (Docket 98-CE-45-AD) received on November 19, 
     1998; to the Committee on Commerce, Science, and 
     Transportation.
       EC-657. A communication from the General Counsel of the 
     Department of Transportation, transmitting, pursuant to law, 
     the report of a rule entitled ``Revision of Class D Airspace; 
     San Diego-Gillespie Field, CA'' (Docket 98-AWP-21) received 
     on November 19, 1998; to the Committee on Commerce, Science, 
     and Transportation.
       EC-658. A communication from the General Counsel of the 
     Department of Transportation, transmitting, pursuant to law, 
     the report of a rule entitled ``Amendment to Class E 
     Airspace; Ulysses, KS'' (Docket 98-ACE-41) received on 
     November 19, 1998; to the Committee on Commerce, Science, and 
     Transportation.
       EC-659. A communication from the General Counsel of the 
     Department of Transportation, transmitting, pursuant to law, 
     the report of a rule entitled ``Amendment to Class E 
     Airspace; Pittsburgh, KS'' (Docket 98-ACE-40) received on 
     November 19, 1998; to the Committee on Commerce, Science, and 
     Transportation.
       EC-660. A communication from the General Counsel of the 
     Department of Transportation, transmitting, pursuant to law, 
     the report of a rule entitled ``Amendment to Class E 
     Airspace; Great Bend, KS'' (Docket 98-ACE-39) received on 
     November 19, 1998; to the Committee on Commerce, Science, and 
     Transportation.
       EC-661. A communication from the General Counsel of the 
     Department of Transportation, transmitting, pursuant to law, 
     the report of a rule entitled ``Amendment to Class E 
     Airspace; Grinnell, IA'' (Docket 98-ACE-47) received on 
     November 19, 1998; to the Committee on Commerce, Science, and 
     Transportation.
       EC-662. A communication from the General Counsel of the 
     Department of Transportation, transmitting, pursuant to law, 
     the report of a rule entitled ``Amendment to Class E 
     Airspace; Burlington, KS'' (Docket 98-ACE-45) received on 
     November 19, 1998; to the Committee on Commerce, Science, and 
     Transportation.
       EC-663. A communication from the General Counsel of the 
     Department of Transportation, transmitting, pursuant to law, 
     the report of a rule entitled ``Modification of Class E 
     Airspace; Owatonna, NM'' (Docket 98-AGL-54) received on 
     November 19, 1998; to the Committee on Commerce, Science, and 
     Transportation.
       EC-664. A communication from the General Counsel of the 
     Department of Transportation, transmitting, pursuant to law, 
     the report of a rule entitled ``Airworthiness Directives; 
     Eurocopter Deutschland GmbH (ECD) (Eurocopter) Model MBB-
     BK117 A-1, A-3, A-4, B-1, B-2, and C-1 Helicopters'' (Docket 
     98-SW-29-AD) received on November 23, 1998; to the Committee 
     on Commerce, Science, and Transportation.
       EC-665. A communication from the General Counsel of the 
     Department of Transportation, transmitting, pursuant to law, 
     the report of a rule entitled ``Open Container Laws'' 
     (RIN2127-AH41) received on December 4, 1998; to the Committee 
     on Commerce, Science, and Transportation.
       EC-666. A communication from the General Counsel of the 
     Department of Transportation, transmitting, pursuant to law, 
     the report of a rule entitled ``Temporary Exemption From 
     Motor Vehicle Safety Standards'' (RIN2127-AH44) received on 
     December 4, 1998; to the Committee on Commerce, Science, and 
     Transportation.
       EC-667. A communication from the General Counsel of the 
     Department of Transportation, transmitting, pursuant to law, 
     the report of a rule entitled ``Prevention of Prohibited Drug 
     Use in Transit Operations: Prevention of Alcohol Misuse in 
     Transit Operations'' (RIN2132-AA56) received on December 4, 
     1998; to the Committee on Commerce, Science, and 
     Transportation.
       EC-668. A communication from the General Counsel of the 
     Department of Transportation, transmitting, pursuant to law, 
     the report of a rule entitled ``Schedule of Fees Authorized 
     by 49 U.S.C. 30141'' (RIN2127-AH26) received on December 4, 
     1998; to the Committee on Commerce, Science, and 
     Transportation.
       EC-669. A communication from the General Counsel of the 
     Department of Transportation, transmitting, pursuant to law, 
     the report of a rule entitled ``Operation of Motor Vehicles 
     by Intoxicated Persons'' (RIN2127-AH39) received on December 
     4, 1998; to the Committee on Commerce, Science, and 
     Transportation.
       EC-670. A communication from the General Counsel of the 
     Department of Transportation, transmitting, pursuant to law, 
     the report of a rule entitled ``Airworthiness Directives; 
     McDonnell Douglass Model MD-11 Series Airplanes Equipped with 
     Certain Collins LRA-900 Radio Altimeters'' (Docket 98-NM-334-
     AD) received on December 4, 1998; to the Committee on 
     Commerce, Science, and Transportation.
       EC-671. A communication from the General Counsel of the 
     Department of Transportation, transmitting, pursuant to law, 
     the report of a rule entitled ``Airworthiness Directives; 
     Cessna Aircraft Company Models 340A and 414A Airplanes'' 
     (Docket 98-CE-111-AD) received on December 4, 1998; to the 
     Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation.
       EC-672. A communication from the General Counsel of the 
     Department of Transportation, transmitting, pursuant to law, 
     the report of a rule entitled ``Airworthiness Directives; 
     Eurocopter France Model AS-350B, B1, B2, BA, C, D, D1, and AS 
     355E, F, F1, F2, and N Helicopters'' (Docket 98-SW-41-AD) 
     received on December 4, 1998; to the Committee on Commerce, 
     Science, and Transportation.

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       EC-673. A communication from the General Counsel of the 
     Department of Transportation, transmitting, pursuant to law, 
     the report of a rule entitled ``Special Local Regulations; 
     BellSouth Winterfest Boat Parade, Broward County, Fort 
     Lauderdale, Florida'' (Docket 07-98-075) received on December 
     4, 1998; to the Committee on Commerce, Science, and 
     Transportation.
       EC-674. A communication from the General Counsel of the 
     Department of Transportation, transmitting, pursuant to law, 
     the report of a rule entitled ``Drawbridge Operation 
     Regulations; Billy's Creek, Florida'' (Docket 07-98-009) 
     received on December 4, 1998; to the Committee on Commerce, 
     Science, and Transportation.
       EC-675. A communication from the General Counsel of the 
     Department of Transportation, transmitting, pursuant to law, 
     the report of a rule entitled ``Revision of Class D Airspace; 
     McKinney, TX'' (Docket 98-ASW-32) received on November 12, 
     1998; to the Committee on Commerce, Science, and 
     Transportation.
       EC-676. A communication from the General Counsel of the 
     Department of Transportation, transmitting, pursuant to law, 
     the report of a rule entitled ``Airworthiness Directives; 
     Eurocopter France Model SA 330F, G, and J Helicopters'' 
     (Docket 97-SW-38-AD) received on November 12, 1998; to the 
     Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation.
       EC-677. A communication from the General Counsel of the 
     Department of Transportation, transmitting, pursuant to law, 
     the report of a rule entitled ``Airworthiness Directives; 
     Eurocopter Deutschland GmbH Model EC 135 Helicopters'' 
     (Docket 98-SW-35-AD) received on November 12, 1998; to the 
     Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation.
       EC-678. A communication from the General Counsel of the 
     Department of Transportation, transmitting, pursuant to law, 
     the report of a rule entitled ``Airworthiness Directives; 
     Robinson Helicopter Company (RHC) Model R44 Helicopters'' 
     (Docket 98-SW-56-AD) received on November 12, 1998; to the 
     Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation.
       EC-679. A communication from the General Counsel of the 
     Department of Transportation, transmitting, pursuant to law, 
     the report of a rule entitled ``Safety Incentive Grants for 
     Use of Seat Belts--Allocations Based on State Seat Belt Use 
     Rates'' (Docket NHTSA-98-4494) received on October 29, 1998; 
     to the Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation.
       EC-680. A communication from the General Counsel of the 
     Department of Transportation, transmitting, pursuant to law, 
     the report of a rule entitled ``Transportation of Hazardous 
     Materials; Miscellaneous Amendments; Response to Petitions 
     for Reconsideration'' (Docket RSPA-97-2905) received on 
     October 29, 1998; to the Committee on Commerce, Science, and 
     Transportation.
       EC-681. A communication from the General Counsel of the 
     Department of Transportation, transmitting, pursuant to law, 
     the report of a rule entitled ``Special Local Regulations for 
     Marine Events; Blackbeard's Bounty Festival Pirate Attack, 
     Bogue Sound, Morehead City, North Carolina'' (Docket 05-98-
     093) received on October 29, 1998; to the Committee on 
     Commerce, Science, and Transportation.
       EC-682. A communication from the General Counsel of the 
     Department of Transportation, transmitting, pursuant to law, 
     the report of a rule entitled ``Safety Zone: Atlantic 
     Intracoastal Waterway, Vicinity of Marine Corps Base Camp 
     Lejeune, NC'' (Docket 05-98-038) received on October 29, 
     1998; to the Committee on Commerce, Science, and 
     Transportation.
       EC-683. A communication from the General Counsel of the 
     Department of Transportation, transmitting, pursuant to law, 
     the report of a rule entitled ``Airworthiness Directives; 
     McDonnell Douglas Model DC-9-10, -20, -30, and -40 Series 
     Airplanes; and C-9 (Military) Series Airplanes'' (Docket 97-
     NM-132-AD) received on October 29, 1998; to the Committee on 
     Commerce, Science, and Transportation.
       EC-684. A communication from the General Counsel of the 
     Department of Transportation, transmitting, pursuant to law, 
     the report of a rule entitled ``Airworthiness Directives; 
     Boeing Model 767 Series Airplanes'' (Docket 98-NM-281-AD) 
     received on October 29, 1998; to the Committee on Commerce, 
     Science, and Transportation.
       EC-685. A communication from the General Counsel of the 
     Department of Transportation, transmitting, pursuant to law, 
     the report of a rule entitled ``Airworthiness Directives; 
     Aerospatial Model SN 601 (Corvette) Series Airplanes'' 
     (Docket 98-NM-161-AD) received on October 29, 1998; to the 
     Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation.
       EC-686. A communication from the General Counsel of the 
     Department of Transportation, transmitting, pursuant to law, 
     the report of a rule entitled ``Airworthiness Directives; 
     Dassault Model Falcon 2000 Series Airplanes'' (Docket 98-NM-
     184-AD) received on October 29, 1998; to the Committee on 
     Commerce, Science, and Transportation.
       EC-687. A communication from the General Counsel of the 
     Department of Transportation, transmitting, pursuant to law, 
     the report of a rule entitled ``Airworthiness Directives; 
     General Electric Company CF6-6, -45, -50, -80a, and -80C2 
     Series Turbofan Engines'' (Docket 98-ANE-53-AD) received on 
     October 29, 1998; to the Committee on Commerce, Science, and 
     Transportation.
       EC-688. A communication from the General Counsel of the 
     Department of Transportation, transmitting, pursuant to law, 
     the report of a rule entitled ``Airworthiness Directives; 
     Pratt and Whitney PW2000 Series Turbofan Engines'' (Docket 
     95-ANE-37) received on October 29, 1998; to the Committee on 
     Commerce, Science, and Transportation.
       EC-689. A communication from the General Counsel of the 
     Department of Transportation, transmitting, pursuant to law, 
     the report of a rule entitled ``Standard Instrument Approach 
     Procedures; Miscellaneous Amendments'' (Docket 29370) 
     received on October 29, 1998; to the Committee on Commerce, 
     Science, and Transportation.
       EC-690. A communication from the General Counsel of the 
     Department of Transportation, transmitting, pursuant to law, 
     the report of a rule entitled ``Standard Instrument Approach 
     Procedures; Miscellaneous Amendments'' (Docket 29369) 
     received on October 29, 1998; to the Committee on Commerce, 
     Science, and Transportation.
       EC-691. A communication from the General Counsel of the 
     Department of Transportation, transmitting, pursuant to law, 
     the report of a rule entitled ``Airworthiness Directives; 
     Dornier Model 328-100 Series Airplanes'' (Docket 98-NM-305-
     AD) received on October 29, 1998; to the Committee on 
     Commerce, Science, and Transportation.
       EC-692. A communication from the General Counsel of the 
     Department of Transportation, transmitting, pursuant to law, 
     the report of a rule entitled ``Airworthiness Directives; 
     Boeing Model 737 Series Airplanes'' (Docket 98-NM-245-AD) 
     received on October 29, 1998; to the Committee on Commerce, 
     Science, and Transportation.
       EC-693. A communication from the General Counsel of the 
     Department of Transportation, transmitting, pursuant to law, 
     the report of a rule entitled ``Establish Class E Airspace; 
     Guthrie, IA'' (Docket 98-ACE-23) received on October 29, 
     1998; to the Committee on Commerce, Science, and 
     Transportation.
       EC-694. A communication from the General Counsel of the 
     Department of Transportation, transmitting, pursuant to law, 
     the report of a rule entitled ``Modification of Class E 
     Airspace; Grand Rapids, MN'' (Docket 98-AGL-48) received on 
     October 29, 1998; to the Committee on Commerce, Science, and 
     Transportation.
       EC-695. A communication from the General Counsel of the 
     Department of Transportation, transmitting, pursuant to law, 
     the report of a rule entitled ``Establishment of Class E 
     Airspace; Longville, MN'' (Docket 98-AGL-50) received on 
     October 29, 1998; to the Committee on Commerce, Science, and 
     Transportation.
       EC-696. A communication from the General Counsel of the 
     Department of Transportation, transmitting, pursuant to law, 
     the report of a rule entitled ``Remove Class D Airspace; Fort 
     Leavenworth, KS'' (Docket 98-ACE-44) received on October 29, 
     1998; to the Committee on Commerce, Science, and 
     Transportation.
       EC-697. A communication from the General Counsel of the 
     Department of Transportation, transmitting, pursuant to law, 
     the report of a rule entitled ``Federal Motor Vehicle Safety 
     Standards; School Bus Joint Strength'' (Docket NHTSA-98-4662) 
     received on November 5, 1998; to the Committee on Commerce, 
     Science, and Transportation.
       EC-698. A communication from the General Counsel of the 
     Department of Transportation, transmitting, pursuant to law, 
     the report of a rule entitled ``Technical Amendments to the 
     Track Safety Standards'' (Docket RST-90-1 No. 9) received on 
     November 5, 1998; to the Committee on Commerce, Science, and 
     Transportation.
       EC-699. A communication from the General Counsel of the 
     Department of Transportation, transmitting, pursuant to law, 
     the report of a rule entitled ``Technical Amendments to the 
     Track Safety Standards'' (Docket RST-90-1 No. 10) received on 
     November 5, 1998; to the Committee on Commerce, Science, and 
     Transportation.
       EC-700. A communication from the General Counsel of the 
     Department of Transportation, transmitting, pursuant to law, 
     the report of a rule entitled ``Vessel Inspection User Fees'' 
     (Docket 96-AF40) received on November 5, 1998; to the 
     Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation.
       EC-701. A communication from the General Counsel of the 
     Department of Transportation, transmitting, pursuant to law, 
     the report of a rule entitled ``Safety Zone: Building Owners 
     and Managers Fireworks, Hudson River, Manhattan, New York'' 
     (Docket 01-98-157) received on November 5, 1998; to the 
     Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation.
       EC-702. A communication from the General Counsel of the 
     Department of Transportation, transmitting, pursuant to law, 
     the report of a rule entitled ``Drawbridge Regulations; 
     Atlantic Intracoastal Waterway, Florida'' (Docket 07-97-020) 
     received on November 5, 1998; to the Committee on Commerce, 
     Science, and Transportation.

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       EC-703. A communication from the General Counsel of the 
     Department of Transportation, transmitting, pursuant to law, 
     the report of a rule entitled ``Revocation of Class D and 
     Class E Airspace, Crows Landing, CA; Correction'' (Docket 98-
     AWP-12) received on November 5, 1998; to the Committee on 
     Commerce, Science, and Transportation.
       EC-704. A communication from the General Counsel of the 
     Department of Transportation, transmitting, pursuant to law, 
     the report of a rule entitled ``Revision to Class E Airspace; 
     Reno, NV'' (Docket 98-AWP-23) received on November 5, 1998; 
     to the Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation.
       EC-705. A communication from the General Counsel of the 
     Department of Transportation, transmitting, pursuant to law, 
     the report of a rule entitled ``Airworthiness Directives; 
     Cessna Aircraft Company 180 and 185 Series Airplanes'' 
     (Docket 97-CE-138-AD) received on November 5, 1998; to the 
     Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation.
       EC-706. A communication from the General Counsel of the 
     Department of Transportation, transmitting, pursuant to law, 
     the report of a rule entitled ``Establishment of Class E 
     Airspace; Metropolitan Oakland International Airport, CA'' 
     (Docket 98-AWP-22) received on November 5, 1998; to the 
     Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation.

            SUBMISSION OF CONCURRENT AND SENATE RESOLUTIONS

  The following concurrent resolutions and Senate resolutions were 
read, and referred (or acted upon), as indicated:

           By Mr. LOTT:
       S. Res. 17. A resolution to authorize the installation of 
     appropriate equipment and furniture in the Senate chamber for 
     the impeachment trial; considered and agreed to.
       S. Res. 18. A resolution making certain majority 
     appointments to certain Senate committees for the 106th 
     Congress; considered and agreed to.

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