[Congressional Record (Bound Edition), Volume 145 (1999), Part 1]
[Senate]
[Pages 663-665]
[From the U.S. 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, which were referred 
as indicated:

       EC-707. A communication from the General Counsel of the 
     Department of Transportation, transmitting, pursuant to law, 
     the report of a rule entitled ``Safety Fitness Procedures'' 
     (RIN2125-AC71) received on November 9, 1998; to the Committee 
     on Commerce, Science, and Transportation.
       EC-708. A communication from the General Counsel of the 
     Department of Transportation, transmitting, pursuant to law, 
     the report of a rule entitled ``National Corridor Planning 
     and Development Program and Coordinated Border Infrastructure 
     Program--Implementation of the Transportation Equity Act for 
     the 21st century'' (Docket FHWA-98-4622) received on November 
     9, 1998; to the Committee on Commerce, Science, and 
     Transportation.
       EC-709. 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 97-NM-39-AD) 
     received on November 9, 1998; to the Committee on Commerce, 
     Science, and Transportation.
       EC-710. 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-43-AD) received on November 9, 1998; to the 
     Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation.
       EC-711. 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; Anaktuvuk Pass, AK'' (Docket 98-AAL-16) received on 
     November 9, 1998; to the Committee on Commerce, Science, and 
     Transportation.
       EC-712. 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; Atka, AK'' (Docket 98-AAL-18) received on November 
     9, 1998; to the Committee on Commerce, Science, and 
     Transportation.
       EC-713. 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; 
     Nome, AK'' (Docket 98-AAL-12) received on November 9, 1998; 
     to the Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation.
       EC-714. 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; 
     Yakutat, AK'' (Docket 98-AAL-17) received on November 9, 
     1998; to the Committee on Commerce, Science, and 
     Transportation.
       EC-715. 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; 
     Unalakleet, AK'' (Docket 98-AAL-10) received on November 9, 
     1998; to the Committee on Commerce, Science, and 
     Transportation.
       EC-716. 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; 
     King Salmon, AK'' (Docket 98-AAL-11) received on November 9, 
     1998; to the Committee on Commerce, Science, and 
     Transportation.
       EC-717. 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, L, and L1 Helicopters'' 
     (Docket 97-SW-36-AD) received on November 9, 1998; to the 
     Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation.
       EC-718. 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 29380) 
     received on November 9, 1998; to the Committee on Commerce, 
     Science, and Transportation.
       EC-719. 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 29379) 
     received on November 9, 1998; to the Committee on Commerce, 
     Science, and Transportation.
       EC-720. 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 29381) 
     received on November 9, 1998; to the Committee on Commerce, 
     Science, and Transportation.
       EC-721. A communication from the General Counsel of the 
     Department of Transportation, transmitting, pursuant to law, 
     the report of a rule entitled ``Revision of the Legal 
     Description of the Memphis Class B Airspace Area; TN'' 
     (Docket 98-AWA-1) received on November 9, 1998; to the 
     Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation.
       EC-722. 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 Aircraft Engines

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     CJ610 Turbojet and CF700 Series Turbofan Engines'' (Docket 
     98-ANE-60-AD) received on November 9, 1998; to the Committee 
     on Commerce, Science, and Transportation.
       EC-723. 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; 
     Reno, NV'' (Docket 98-AWP-23) received on November 9, 1998; 
     to the Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation.
       EC-724. 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; Lamps, Reflective Devices and Associated 
     Equipment'' (Docket NHTSA 98-4723) received on November 16, 
     1998; to the Committee on Commerce, Science, and 
     Transportation.
       EC-725. 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; Concordia, KS'' (Docket 98-ACE-46) received on 
     November 16, 1998; to the Committee on Commerce, Science, and 
     Transportation.
       EC-726. 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; Goodland, KS'' (Docket 98-ACE-35) received on 
     November 16, 1998; to the Committee on Commerce, Science, and 
     Transportation.
       EC-727. 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; Muscatine, IA'' (Docket 98-ACE-25) received on 
     November 16, 1998; to the Committee on Commerce, Science, and 
     Transportation.
       EC-728. 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; Fairbury, NE'' (Docket 98-ACE-28) received on 
     November 16, 1998; to the Committee on Commerce, Science, and 
     Transportation.
       EC-729. 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 G 109B Gliders'' 
     (Docket 98-CE-72-AD) received on November 16, 1998; to the 
     Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation.
       EC-730. 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-9-31 Series Airplanes'' (Docket 
     97-NM-99-AD) received on November 16, 1998; to the Committee 
     on Commerce, Science, and Transportation.
       EC-731. A communication from the General Counsel of the 
     Department of Transportation, transmitting, pursuant to law, 
     the report of a rule entitled ``Airworthiness Directives; de 
     Haviland Model DHC-7 Series Airplanes'' (Docket 98-NM-143-AD) 
     received on November 16, 1998; to the Committee on Commerce, 
     Science, and Transportation.
       EC-732. 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 Model Viscount 744, 745, 745D, and 810 
     Series Airplanes'' (Docket 98-NM-217-AD) received on November 
     16, 1998; to the Committee on Commerce, Science, and 
     Transportation.
       EC-733. 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-304-AD) received on November 16, 1998; to the Committee on 
     Commerce, Science, and Transportation.
       EC-734. 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, Inc. Model 214B, 214B-1, and 214ST 
     Helicopters'' (Docket 98-SW-12-AD) received on November 16, 
     1998; to the Committee on Commerce, Science, and 
     Transportation.
       EC-735. 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 (IAE) V2500-A1 Series Turbofan 
     Engines'' (Docket 98-ANE-67-AD) received on November 16, 
     1998; to the Committee on Commerce, Science, and 
     Transportation.
       EC-736. 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-88-AD) 
     received on November 16, 1998; to the Committee on Commerce, 
     Science, and Transportation.
       EC-737. A communication from the General Counsel of the 
     Department of Transportation, transmitting, pursuant to law, 
     the report of a rule entitled ``Airworthiness Directives; 
     Raytheon Model Hawker 800XP Series Airplanes'' (Docket 98-NM-
     195-AD) received on November 16, 1998; to the Committee on 
     Commerce, Science, and Transportation.
       EC-738. 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 JT9D Series Turbofan Engines'' (Docket 98-
     ANE-21-AD) received on November 16, 1998; to the Committee on 
     Commerce, Science, and Transportation.
       EC-739. 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 PW4000 Series Turbofan Engines'' (Docket 
     97-ANE-53-AD) received on November 16, 1998; to the Committee 
     on Commerce, Science, and Transportation.
       EC-740. 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 757-200 Series Airplanes Equipped With Rolls 
     Royce Model RB211-535E4/E4B Engines'' (Docket 98-NM-294-AD) 
     received on November 16, 1998; to the Committee on Commerce, 
     Science, and Transportation.
       EC-741. A communication from the General Counsel of the 
     Department of Transportation, transmitting, pursuant to law, 
     the report of a rule entitled ``Airworthiness Directives; 
     Raytheon Model BAe.125, DH.125, BH.125, and HS.125 Series 
     Airplanes'' (Docket 97-NM-305-AD) received on November 16, 
     1998; to the Committee on Commerce, Science, and 
     Transportation.
       EC-742. A communication from the Secretary of the Panama 
     Canal Commission, transmitting, pursuant to law, the report 
     of two rules entitled ``Vessels Carrying Dangerous Packaged 
     Goods Board of Local Inspectors; Composition Functions'' 
     (RIN3207-AA26) and ``Tolls for Use of Canal'' (RIN3207-AA46) 
     received on December 16, 1998; to the Committee on Armed 
     Services.
       EC-743. A communication from the Secretary of Energy, 
     transmitting, pursuant to law, a report entitled ``1997 
     Annual Report on Low-Level Radioactive Waste Management 
     Progress''; to the Committee on Energy and Natural Resources.
       EC-744. A communication from the Secretary of Energy, 
     transmitting, pursuant to law, the Department's Viability 
     Assessment of the Yucca Mountain Repository; to the Committee 
     on Energy and Natural Resources.
       EC-745. A communication from the Executive Director of the 
     Japan-United States Friendship Commission, transmitting, 
     pursuant to law, the Commission's annual report for fiscal 
     year 1998; to the Committee on Foreign Relations.
       EC-746. A communication from the Assistant Legal Advisor 
     for Treaty Affairs, transmitting, pursuant to law, a report 
     of international agreements other than treaties entered into 
     by the United States (98-180 to 98-185); to the Committee on 
     Foreign Relations.
       EC-747. A communication from the Commissioner of the 
     Immigration and Naturalization Service, Department of 
     Justice, transmitting, pursuant to law, the report of a rule 
     entitled ``Petitioning Requirements for the H-1B Nonimmigrant 
     Classification Under Public Law 105-277'' received on 
     December 14, 1998; to the Committee on the Judiciary.
       EC-748. A communication from the Assistant Attorney 
     General, Department of Justice, transmitting, pursuant to 
     law, the report of a rule entitled ``Final Guidelines for the 
     Jacob Wetterling Crimes Against Children and Sexually Violent 
     Offender Registration Act, as Amended'' (RIN1105-AA56) 
     received on December 17, 1998; to the Committee on the 
     Judiciary.
       EC-749. A communication from the Assistant Secretary for 
     Indian Affairs, Department of the Interior, transmitting, 
     pursuant to law, a report entitled ``A Plan for the Use of 
     the Little Traverse Bay Band of Odawa Indians; Judgement Fund 
     Distribution''; to the Committee on Indian Affairs.
       EC-750. A communication from the Chief of the Natural 
     Resources Conservation Service, Department of Agriculture, 
     transmitting, pursuant to law, the report of a rule entitled 
     ``Conservation Farm Option'' (RIN0578-AA20) received on 
     December 16, 1998; to the Committee on Agriculture, 
     Nutrition, and Forestry.
       EC-751. A communication from the Administrator of the Rural 
     Utilities Service, Department of Agriculture, transmitting, 
     pursuant to law, the report of a rule entitled 
     ``Environmental Policies and Procedures'' (RIN0572-AB33) 
     received on December 15, 1998; to the Committee on 
     Agriculture, Nutrition, and Forestry.
       EC-752. A communication from the Congressional Review 
     Coordinator, Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service, 
     Department of Agriculture, transmitting, pursuant to law, the 
     report of a rule entitled ``Solid Wood Packing Material From 
     China'' (RIN0579-AB01) received on December 16, 1998; to the 
     Committee on Agriculture, Nutrition, and Forestry.
       EC-753. A communication from the Secretary of Health and 
     Human Services, transmitting, pursuant to law, the report of 
     a rule

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     entitled ``Prescription Drug Product Labeling; Medication 
     Guide Requirements'' (RIN0910-AA37) received on December 16, 
     1998; to the Committee on Labor and Human Resources.
       EC-754. A communication from the Secretary of Health and 
     Human Services, transmitting, pursuant to law, a report on 
     Model Projects for Youth Education and Domestic Violence; to 
     the Committee on Labor and Human Resources.
       EC-755. A communication from the Director of the National 
     Institute on Disability and Rehabilitation Research, 
     Department of Education, transmitting, pursuant to law, the 
     annual report of the Interagency Committee on Disability 
     Research for calendar year 1998; to the Committee on Labor 
     and Human Resources.
       EC-756. A communication from the Director of the 
     Regulations Policy and Management Staff, Food and Drug 
     Administration, Department of Health and Human Services, 
     transmitting, pursuant to law, the report of a rule entitled 
     ``Indirect Food Additives: Adjuvants, Production Aids, and 
     Sanitizers (Clarifying Agent)'' (Docket 98F-0291) received on 
     December 16, 1998; to the Committee on Labor and Human 
     Resources.
       EC-757. A communication from the Chairman of the Postal 
     Rate Commission, transmitting, pursuant to law, the 
     Commission's report under the Inspector General Act for 
     fiscal year 1998; to the Committee on Governmental Affairs.
       EC-758. A communication from the Director of the Office of 
     Personnel Management, transmitting, pursuant to law, the 
     Office's report under the Inspector General Act for the 
     period from April 1, 1998 through September 30, 1998; to the 
     Committee on Governmental Affairs.
       EC-759. A communication from the United States Office of 
     Government Ethics, transmitting, pursuant to law, the report 
     of a rule entitled ``Technical Amendments to Financial 
     Disclosure Rule for Executive Branch Employees'' (RIN3209-
     AA00) received on December 14, 1998; to the Committee on 
     Governmental Affairs.
       EC-760. A communication from the United States Office of 
     Government Ethics, transmitting, pursuant to law, the report 
     of a rule entitled ``Standards of Ethical Conduct for 
     Employees of the Executive Branch'' (RIN3209-AA04) received 
     on December 15, 1998; to the Committee on Governmental 
     Affairs.
       EC-761. A communication from the Executive Director of the 
     Committee for Purchase From People Who Are Blind or Severely 
     Disabled, transmitting, pursuant to law, a list of additions 
     to and deletions from the Committee's Procurement List dated 
     December 9, 1998; to the Committee on Governmental Affairs.
       EC-762. A communication from the Secretary of Education, 
     transmitting, pursuant to law, the Department's report under 
     the Inspector General Act for the period from April 1, 1998 
     through September 30, 1998; to the Committee on Governmental 
     Affairs.
       EC-763. A communication from the Chairman of the Board of 
     Directors of the Panama Canal Commission, transmitting, 
     pursuant to law, the Commission's report under the Inspector 
     General Act for the period from April 1, 1998 through 
     September 30, 1998; to the Committee on Governmental Affairs.
       EC-764. A communication from the Inspector General of the 
     United States Railroad Retirement Board, transmitting, 
     pursuant to law, the Board's report under the Inspector 
     General Act for the period from April 1, 1998 through 
     September 30, 1998; to the Committee on Governmental Affairs.
       EC-765. A communication from the Inspector General of the 
     U.S. General Services Administration, transmitting, pursuant 
     to law, the Administration's report under the Inspector 
     General Act for the period from April 1, 1998 through 
     September 30, 1998; to the Committee on Governmental Affairs.
       EC-766. A communication from the Secretary of Labor, 
     transmitting, pursuant to law, the Department's report under 
     the Inspector General Act for the period from April 1, 1998 
     through September 30, 1998; to the Committee on Governmental 
     Affairs.
       EC-767. A communication from the Benefits Communications 
     Manager, Farm Credit Bank of Wichita, transmitting, pursuant 
     to law, the Bank's annual report for calendar year 1998; to 
     the Committee on Governmental Affairs.
       EC-768. A communication from the Interim District of 
     Columbia Auditor, transmitting, pursuant to law, notice of a 
     report entitled ``Statutory Audit of Advisory Neighborhood 
     Commission 2C for the Period October 1, 1995 through December 
     31, 1997''; to the Committee on Governmental Affairs.
       EC-769. A communication from the Interim District of 
     Columbia Auditor, transmitting, pursuant to law, notice of a 
     report entitled ``Audit of Advisory Neighborhood Commission 
     8E for the Period 09/01/96 through 07/31/98''; to the 
     Committee on Governmental Affairs.
       EC-770. A communication from the Chairman of the U.S. 
     Commodity Futures Trading Commission, transmitting, pursuant 
     to law, the Commission's report under the Federal Manager's 
     Financial Integrity Act; to the Committee on Governmental 
     Affairs.
       EC-771. A communication from the Director of the Federal 
     Bureau of Investigation, Department of Justice, transmitting, 
     pursuant to law, the report of a rule entitled ``Drawback; 
     Correction'' (RIN1515-AB95) received on November 30, 1998; to 
     the Committee on Governmental Affairs.
       EC-772. A communication from the Deputy Associate 
     Administrator for Acquisition, U.S. General Services 
     Administration, transmitting, pursuant to law, the report of 
     final and interim revisions to the Federal Acquisition 
     Regulation received on December 17, 1998; to the Committee on 
     Governmental Affairs.
       EC-773. A communication from the Director of the Federal 
     Bureau of Prisons, Department of Justice, transmitting, 
     pursuant to law, the report of a rule entitled ``Inmate Work 
     and Performance Pay Program: Work Evaluation'' (RIN1120-AA74) 
     received on December 14, 1998; to the Committee on the 
     Judiciary.
       EC-774. A communication from the Secretary of Health and 
     Human Services, transmitting, pursuant to law, the report of 
     a rule entitled ``Simplification of Grant Appeals Process'' 
     (RIN0930-ZA00) received on December 16, 1998; to the 
     Committee on Labor and Human Resources.
       EC-775. A communication from the Chairman of the United 
     States Consumer Product Safety Commission, transmitting, 
     pursuant to law, the Commission's report under the Inspector 
     General Act for the period from April 1, 1998 through 
     September 30, 1998; to the Committee on Governmental Affairs.
       EC-776. A communication from the Director of the Office of 
     Regulatory Management and Information, Environmental 
     Protection Agency, transmitting, pursuant to law, the report 
     of a rule entitled ``Approval and Promulgation of Air Quality 
     Implementation Plans''; Maryland; Control of Volatile Organic 
     Compound From Sources That Store and Handle JP-4 Jet Fuel'' 
     (FRL6202-6) received on December 17, 1998; to the Committee 
     on Environment and Public Works.
       EC-777. A communication from the Director of the Office of 
     Regulatory Management and Information, Environmental 
     Protection Agency, transmitting, pursuant to law, the report 
     of a rule entitled ``Approval and Promulgation of Air Quality 
     Implementation Plans''; Revised Format of Materials Being 
     Incorporated by Reference for Alabama'' (FRL6204-8) received 
     on December 17, 1998; to the Committee on Environment and 
     Public Works.
       EC-778. A communication from the Director of the Office of 
     Regulatory Management and Information, Environmental 
     Protection Agency, transmitting, pursuant to law, the report 
     of a rule entitled ``Approval and Promulgation of 
     Implementation Plans; Designation of Areas for Air Quality 
     Planning Purposes'' (FRL6206-1) received on December 17, 
     1998; to the Committee on Environment and Public Works.
       EC-779. A communication from the Director of the Office of 
     Regulatory Management and Information, Environmental 
     Protection Agency, transmitting pursuant to law, the report 
     of a rule entitled ``Approval and Promulgation of Revisions 
     to the Tennessee State Implementation Plan'' (FRL6205-1) 
     received on December 17, 1998; to the Committee on 
     Environment and Public Works.
       EC-780. A communication from the Director of the Office of 
     Regulatory Management and Information, Environmental 
     Protection Agency, transmitting, pursuant to law, the report 
     of a rule entitled ``Approval and Promulgation of State 
     Implementation Plans; California State Implementation Plan 
     Revision; Kern County Air Pollution Control District'' 
     (FRL6189-9) received on December 17, 1998; to the Committee 
     on Environment and Public Works.
       EC-781. A communication from the Director of the Office of 
     Regulatory Management and Information, Environmental 
     Protection Agency, transmitting, pursuant to law, the report 
     of a rule entitled ``Standards of Performance for New 
     Stationary Sources and National Emission Standards for 
     Hazardous Air Pollutants; Delegation of Authority to the 
     States of Iowa; Kansas; Missouri; Nebraska; Lincoln-Lancaster 
     County, Nebraska; and City of Omaha, Nebraska'' (FRL6200-5) 
     received on December 17, 1998; to the Committee on 
     Environment and Public Works.
       EC-782. A communication from the Director of the Office of 
     Regulatory Management and Information, Environmental 
     Protection Agency, transmitting, pursuant to law, the report 
     of a rule entitled ``Approval and Promulgation of Air Quality 
     Implementation Plans''; State of Maine; Interim Final 
     Determination that Maine has Avoided the Deficiencies of its 
     I/M SIP revision (FRL6203-4) received on December 15, 1998; 
     to the Committee on Environment and Public Works.

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