[Congressional Record (Bound Edition), Volume 145 (1999), Part 15]
[Senate]
[Pages 20792-20809]
[From the U.S. Government Publishing Office, www.gpo.gov]


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                   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-4595. A communication from the Commissioner, Bureau of 
     Reclamation, Department of the Interior, transmitting, a 
     draft of proposed legislation relative to the Bureau's dam 
     safety program; to the Committee on Energy and Natural 
     Resources.
       EC-4596. A communication from the Secretary of Agriculture, 
     transmitting, a draft of proposed legislation relative to 
     educational assistance, technical assistance, and research 
     services to nonagricultural cooperatives of rural residents; 
     to the Committee on Agriculture, Nutrition, and Forestry.
       EC-4597. A communication from the Secretary of Health and 
     Human Services, transmitting, a draft of proposed legislation 
     relative to the Refugee and Entrant Assistance Program; to 
     the Committee on the Judiciary.
       EC-4598. A communication from the Attorney, National 
     Highway Traffic Safety Administration, Department of 
     Transportation, transmitting, pursuant to law, the report of 
     a rule entitled ``Motor Vehicle Content Labeling 
     Calculation'' (RIN2127-AH33), received July 29, 1999; to the 
     Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation.
       EC-4599. A communication from the Chairman, Federal 
     Maritime Commission, transmitting, pursuant to law, the 
     report of a rule entitled ``Termination of Dial-Up Service 
     Contract Filing System'' (FMC Docket No. 99-12), received 
     July 29, 1999; to the Committee on Commerce, Science, and 
     Transportation.
       EC-4600. A communication from the Associate Bureau Chief, 
     Wireless Telecommunication Bureau, Federal Communications 
     Commission, transmitting, pursuant to law, the report of a 
     rule entitled ``Second Report and Order--Revision of the 
     Commission's Rules To Ensure Compatibility with Enhanced 911 
     Emergency Calling Systems'' (FCC 99-96, CC Docket No. 94-
     102), received July 28, 1999; to the Committee on Commerce, 
     Science, and Transportation.
       EC-4601. A communication from the Deputy Chief, Industry 
     Analysis Division, Common Carrier Bureau, Federal 
     Communications Commission, transmitting, pursuant to law, the 
     report of a rule entitled ``1998 Biennial Regulatory Review--
     Streamlined Contributor Reporting Requirements Associated 
     with Administration of Telecommunications Relay Services, 
     North American Numbering Plan, Local Number Portability, and 
     Universal Service Support Mechanisms'' (FCC 99-175, CC Docket 
     No. 98-171), received July 28, 1999; to the Committee on 
     Commerce, Science, and Transportation.
       EC-4602. A communication from the Acting Director, Office 
     of Sustainable Fisheries, National Marine Fisheries Service, 
     Department of Commerce, transmitting, pursuant to law, the 
     report of a rule entitled ``Fisheries of the Exclusive 
     Economic Zone Off Alaska; Pacific Ocean Perch in the Western 
     Aleutian District of the Bering Sea and Aleutian Islands'', 
     received August 2, 1999; to the Committee on Commerce, 
     Science, and Transportation.
       EC-4603. A communication from the Acting Director, Office 
     of Sustainable Fisheries, National Marine Fisheries Service, 
     Department of Commerce, transmitting, pursuant to law, the 
     report of a rule entitled ``Fisheries of the Exclusive 
     Economic Zone Off Alaska; Pacific Ocean Perch in the Central 
     Aleutian District of the Bering Sea and Aleutian Islands'', 
     received August 2, 1999; to the Committee on Commerce, 
     Science, and Transportation.
       EC-4604. A communication from the Deputy Assistant 
     Administrator for Fisheries, Office of Sustainable Fisheries, 
     National Marine Fisheries Service, Department of Commerce, 
     transmitting, pursuant to law, the report of a rule entitled 
     ``Amendment 1 to the Atlantic Salmon Fishery Management 
     Plan'' (RIN0648-AM13), received August 2, 1999; to the 
     Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation.
       EC-4605. A communication from the Deputy Assistant 
     Administrator for Fisheries, Office of Sustainable Fisheries, 
     National Marine Fisheries Service, Department of Commerce, 
     transmitting, pursuant to law, the report of a rule entitled 
     ``Final Rule to Implement the Application and Transfer 
     Process for the License Limitation Program for the Groundfish 
     and Crab Fisheries Off Alaska'' (RIN0648-AK69), received 
     August 3, 1999; to the Committee on Commerce, Science, and 
     Transportation.
       EC-4606. A communication from the Special Assistant to the 
     Bureau Chief, Mass Media Bureau, Federal Communications 
     Commission, transmitting, pursuant to law, the report of a 
     rule entitled ``Amendment of Section 73.606(b) of the 
     Commission's Rules, Table of Allotments, Television Broadcast 
     Stations and Section 73.622(b), Table of Allotments, Digital 
     Television Broadcast Stations (Buffalo, New York)'' (MM 
     Docket No. 98-175), received August 2, 1999; to the Committee 
     on Commerce, Science, and Transportation.
       EC-4607. A communication from the Special Assistant to the 
     Bureau Chief, Mass Media Bureau, Federal Communications 
     Commission, transmitting, pursuant to law, the report of a 
     rule entitled ``Amendment of Section 73.202(b), Table of FM 
     Allotments, FM Broadcast Stations; Castle Dale, Huntington, 
     Hurricane, Mona, Monticello and Wellington, Utah; Groveland 
     and Lovelady, Texas; Midland, Maryland'' (MM Docket Nos. 99-
     124, 125, 126, 128, 129, 130, 132, 135 and 138), received 
     August 2, 1999; to the Committee on Commerce, Science, and 
     Transportation.
       EC-4608. A communication from the Special Assistant to the 
     Bureau Chief, Mass Media Bureau, Federal Communications 
     Commission, transmitting, pursuant to law, the report of a 
     rule entitled ``Amendment of Section 73.202(b) , Table of 
     Allotments, FM Broadcast Stations; Narrowsburg, NY, Allen, 
     NE, Overton, NV, Wells, NV, and Caliente, NV'' (MM Docket 
     Nos. 99-43, 99-82, 99-85, 99-88, 99-89), received August 2, 
     1999; to the Committee on Commerce, Science, and 
     Transportation.
       EC-4609. A communication from the Special Assistant to the 
     Bureau Chief, Mass Media Bureau, Federal Communications 
     Commission, transmitting, pursuant to law, the report of a 
     rule entitled ``Amendment of Section 73.202(b), Table of 
     Allotments, FM Broadcast Stations; DeRidder, Louisiana'' (MM 
     Docket No. 99-209; RM-9406), received August 2, 1999; to the 
     Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation.
       EC-4610. A communication from the Assistant Administrator 
     for Fisheries, National Marine Fisheries Service, Department 
     of Commerce, transmitting, pursuant to law, the report of a 
     rule entitled ``Atlantic Highly Migratory Species (HMS) 
     Fisheries; Fishery Management Plan (FMP), Plan Amendment, and 
     Consolidation of Regulations, Technical Amendment'' (RIN0648-
     AJ67) (I.D.052699A), received August 2, 1999; to the 
     Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation.
       EC-4611. A communication from the Assistant Administrator 
     for Fisheries, National Marine Fisheries Service, Department 
     of Commerce, transmitting, pursuant to law, the report of a 
     rule entitled ``Final Rule to Implement Framework Adjustment 
     30 and Correct Framework Adjustment 27 to the Northeast 
     Multispecies Fishery'' (RIN0648-AM65), received August 2, 
     1999; to the Committee on Commerce, Science, and 
     Transportation.
       EC-4612. A communication from the Chief, Office of 
     Regulations and Administrative Law, U.S. Coast Guard, 
     Department of Transportation, transmitting, pursuant to law, 
     the report of a rule entitled ``Special Anchorage Areas/
     Anchorage Grounds Regulations; St. Johns River, Jacksonville, 
     Florida (CGD07-99-023)'' (RIN2115-AA98) (1999-0004), received 
     August 2, 1999; to the Committee on Commerce, Science, and 
     Transportation.
       EC-4613. A communication from the Chief, Office of 
     Regulations and Administrative Law, U.S. Coast Guard, 
     Department of Transportation, transmitting, pursuant to law, 
     the report of a rule entitled ``Drawbridge Regulations; 
     Tennessee River, TN (CGD08-99-047)'' (RIN2115-AE47) (1999-
     0034), received August 2, 1999; to the Committee on Commerce, 
     Science, and Transportation.
       EC-4614. A communication from the Chief, Office of 
     Regulations and Administrative Law, U.S. Coast Guard, 
     Department of Transportation, transmitting, pursuant to law, 
     the report of a rule entitled ``Drawbridge Regulations; 
     Sacramento River, California Department of Transportation 
     Highway Bridge at Mile 90.1 at Knights Landing, Between 
     Sutter and Yolo Counties (CGD11-99-012)'' (RIN2115-AE47) 
     (1999-0035), received August 2, 1999; to the Committee on 
     Commerce, Science, and Transportation.
       EC-4615. A communication from the Chief, Office of 
     Regulations and Administrative Law, U.S. Coast Guard, 
     Department of Transportation, transmitting, pursuant to law, 
     the report of a rule entitled ``Regatta Regulations; SLR; 
     National Youth Conference Air Show Ohio River Mile 602.0-
     605.0; Louisville, KY(CGD08-99-046)'' (RIN2115-AE46) (1999-
     0031), received August 2, 1999; to the Committee on Commerce, 
     Science, and Transportation.
       EC-4616. A communication from the Chief, Office of 
     Regulations and Administrative Law, U.S. Coast Guard, 
     Department of Transportation, transmitting, pursuant to law, 
     the report of a rule entitled ``Regatta Regulations; SLR; 
     Aurora APR Powerboat Races Ohio River Mile 496.5-498.5; 
     Aurora, IN (CGD08-99-048)'' (RIN2115-AE46) (1999-0030), 
     received August 2, 1999; to the Committee on Commerce, 
     Science, and Transportation.
       EC-4617. A communication from the Associate Chief, 
     International Bureau, Telecom Division, Federal 
     Communications Commission, transmitting, pursuant to law, the 
     report of a rule entitled ``In the Matter of 1998 Biennial 
     Review--Review of Accounts Settlement in the Maritime Mobile 
     and Maritime Mobile-Satellite Services and Withdrawal of the 
     Commission as an Accounting Authority in the Maritime Mobile-
     Satellite Radion Services'' (IB Docket No. 98-96, FCC 99-
     150), received August 5, 1999; to the Committee on Commerce, 
     Science, and Transportation.
       EC-4618. A communication from the Legal Technician, 
     National Highway Traffic Safety Administration, Department of 
     Transportation, transmitting, pursuant to law, the report of 
     a rule entitled ``Uniform Procedures for State Highway Safety 
     Programs'' (RIN2127-AH53), received August 5, 1999; to the 
     Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation.
       EC-4619. A communication from the Legal Technician, 
     National Highway Traffic Safety Administration, Department of 
     Transportation, transmitting, pursuant to law, the report of 
     a rule entitled ``State Incentives to

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     Prevent Operation of Motor Vehicles by Intoxicated Persons'' 
     (RIN2127-AH39), received August 5, 1999; to the Committee on 
     Commerce, Science, and Transportation.
       EC-4620. A communication from the Program Analyst, Office 
     of the Chief Counsel, Federal Aviation Administration, 
     Department of Transportation, transmitting, pursuant to law, 
     the report of a rule entitled ``IFR Altitudes; Miscellaneous 
     Amendments (143); Amdt. No. 417'' (RIN2120-AA63) (1999-0003), 
     received July 29, 1999; to the Committee on Commerce, 
     Science, and Transportation.
       EC-4621. A communication from the Program Analyst, Office 
     of the Chief Counsel, Federal Aviation Administration, 
     Department of Transportation, transmitting, pursuant to law, 
     the report of a rule entitled ``Rotorcraft Load Combination 
     Safety Requirements'' (RIN2120-AG59), received August 5, 
     1999; to the Committee on Commerce, Science, and 
     Transportation.
       EC-4622. A communication from the Program Analyst, Office 
     of the Chief Counsel, Federal Aviation Administration, 
     Department of Transportation, transmitting, pursuant to law, 
     the report of a rule entitled ``Name Change of Guam Island 
     Agana NAS, GU Class D Airspace Area; Docket No. 99-AWP-9 (8-
     2/8-5)'' (RIN2120-AA66) (1999-0246), received August 5, 1999; 
     to the Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation.
       EC-4623. A communication from the Program Analyst, Office 
     of the Chief Counsel, Federal Aviation Administration, 
     Department of Transportation, transmitting, pursuant to law, 
     the report of a rule entitled ``Standard Instrument Approach 
     Procedures; Miscellaneous Amendments (9); Amdt. No. 1941 (7-
     30/7-29)'' (RIN2120-AA65) (1999-0039), received July 29, 
     1999; to the Committee on Commerce, Science, and 
     Transportation.
       EC-4624. A communication from the Program Analyst, Office 
     of the Chief Counsel, Federal Aviation Administration, 
     Department of Transportation, transmitting, pursuant to law, 
     the report of a rule entitled ``Standard Instrument Approach 
     Procedures; Miscellaneous Amendments (56); Amdt. No. 1942 (7-
     30/7-29)'' (RIN2120-AA65) (1999-0038), received July 29, 
     1999; to the Committee on Commerce, Science, and 
     Transportation.
       EC-4625. A communication from the Program Analyst, Office 
     of the Chief Counsel, Federal Aviation Administration, 
     Department of Transportation, transmitting, pursuant to law, 
     the report of a rule entitled ``Standard Instrument Approach 
     Procedures; Miscellaneous Amendments (28); Amdt. No. 1943 (7-
     30/7-29)'' (RIN2120-AA65) (1999-0037), received July 29, 
     1999; to the Committee on Commerce, Science, and 
     Transportation.
       EC-4626. A communication from the Program Analyst, Office 
     of the Chief Counsel, Federal Aviation Administration, 
     Department of Transportation, transmitting, pursuant to law, 
     the report of a rule entitled ``Establishment of Class E 
     Airspace; Taylor, AZ; Correction ; Docket No. 97-AWP-2 (7-29/
     7-29)'' (RIN2120-AA66) (1999-0244), received July 29, 1999; 
     to the Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation.
       EC-4627. A communication from the Program Analyst, Office 
     of the Chief Counsel, Federal Aviation Administration, 
     Department of Transportation, transmitting, pursuant to law, 
     the report of a rule entitled ``Correction of Class D 
     Airspace; Bullhead City, AZ; Direct Final Rule; Request for 
     Comments; Docket No. 99-AWP-8 (7-28/7-29)'' (RIN2120-AA66) 
     (1999-0245), received July 29, 1999; to the Committee on 
     Commerce, Science, and Transportation.
       EC-4628. A communication from the Program Analyst, Office 
     of the Chief Counsel, Federal Aviation Administration, 
     Department of Transportation, transmitting, pursuant to law, 
     the report of a rule entitled ``Airworthiness Directives: 
     Airbus Industrie Model A300-600, Series; Docket No. 98-NM-62 
     (7-28/7-29)'' (RIN2120-AA64) (1999-0284), received July 29, 
     1999; to the Committee on Commerce, Science, and 
     Transportation.
       EC-4629. A communication from the Program Analyst, Office 
     of the Chief Counsel, Federal Aviation Administration, 
     Department of Transportation, transmitting, pursuant to law, 
     the report of a rule entitled ``Airworthiness Directives: 
     Boeing Model 737-600, Series Airplanes; Request for Comments; 
     Docket No. 98-NM-155 (7-27/7-29)'' (RIN2120-AA64) (1999-
     0287), received July 29, 1999; to the Committee on Commerce, 
     Science, and Transportation.
       EC-4630. A communication from the Program Analyst, Office 
     of the Chief Counsel, Federal Aviation Administration, 
     Department of Transportation, transmitting, pursuant to law, 
     the report of a rule entitled ``Airworthiness Directives: 
     Pratt and Whitney T9D Series Turbofan Engines; Request for 
     Comments; Recission; Docket No. 98-ANE-21 (7-30/7-29)'' 
     (RIN2120-AA64) (1999-0285), received July 29, 1999; to the 
     Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation.
       EC-4631. A communication from the Program Analyst, Office 
     of the Chief Counsel, Federal Aviation Administration, 
     Department of Transportation, transmitting, pursuant to law, 
     the report of a rule entitled ``Airworthiness Directives: 
     Bombardier Model CL-215-1A10 and CL-215-6B11 Series 
     Airplanes; Docket No. 98-NM-37 (8-2/8-5)'' (RIN2120-AA64) 
     (1999-0292), received August 4, 1999; to the Committee on 
     Commerce, Science, and Transportation.
       EC-4632. A communication from the Program Analyst, Office 
     of the Chief Counsel, Federal Aviation Administration, 
     Department of Transportation, transmitting, pursuant to law, 
     the report of a rule entitled ``Airworthiness Directives: 
     British Aerospace Model BAC 1-11200 and 400 Series Airplanes; 
     Docket No. 98-NM-47 (8-2/8-5)'' (RIN2120-AA64) (1999-0291), 
     received August 4, 1999; to the Committee on Commerce, 
     Science, and Transportation.
       EC-4633. A communication from the Program Analyst, Office 
     of the Chief Counsel, Federal Aviation Administration, 
     Department of Transportation, transmitting, pursuant to law, 
     the report of a rule entitled ``Airworthiness Directives: 
     Learjet Model 23, 24, 25, 28, 29, 31, 55, and 60 Series 
     Airplanes; Docket No. 98-NM-372 (8-2/8-5)'' (RIN2120-AA64) 
     (1999-0290), received August 5, 1999; to the Committee on 
     Commerce, Science, and Transportation.
       EC-4634. A communication from the Program Analyst, Office 
     of the Chief Counsel, Federal Aviation Administration, 
     Department of Transportation, transmitting, pursuant to law, 
     the report of a rule entitled ``Airworthiness Directives: 
     Saab Model SAAB 2000 Series Airplanes; Docket No. 97-NM-151 
     (8-3/8-5)'' (RIN2120-AA64) (1999-0289), received August 5, 
     1999; to the Committee on Commerce, Science, and 
     Transportation.
       EC-4635. A communication from the Program Analyst, Office 
     of the Chief Counsel, Federal Aviation Administration, 
     Department of Transportation, transmitting, pursuant to law, 
     the report of a rule entitled ``Airworthiness Directives: The 
     New Piper Aircraft, Inc. Model PA-46-350P Airplanes; Docket 
     No. 99-CE-01 (8-4/8-5)'' (RIN2120-AA64) (1999-0288), received 
     August 5, 1999; to the Committee on Commerce, Science, and 
     Transportation.
       EC-4636. A communication from the Chairman, Federal 
     Communications Commission, transmitting, pursuant to law, a 
     report relative to the Commission's auction expenditure 
     package; to the Committee on Commerce, Science, and 
     Transportation.
       EC-4637. A communication from the Chairman, Federal 
     Communications Commission, transmitting, pursuant to law, a 
     report entitled ``Fourth Annual Report and Analysis of 
     Competitive Market Conditions With Respect to Commercial 
     Mobile Services'' for calendar year 1998; to the Committee on 
     Commerce, Science, and Transportation.
       EC-4638. A communication from the Assistant Secretary, 
     Legislative Affairs, Department of State, transmitting, 
     pursuant to the Arms Export Control Act, the report of a 
     certification of a proposed Manufacturing License Agreement 
     for the export of defense services under a contract in the 
     amount of $50,000,000 or more with Japan; to the Committee on 
     Foreign Relations.
       EC-4639. A communication from the Assistant Secretary, 
     Legislative Affairs, Department of State, transmitting, 
     pursuant to the Arms Export Control Act, the report of a 
     certification of a proposed Manufacturing License Agreement 
     for the export of defense services under a contract in the 
     amount of $50,000,000 or more with the United Kingdom; to the 
     Committee on Foreign Relations.
       EC-4640. A communication from the Assistant Secretary, 
     Legislative Affairs, Department of State, transmitting, 
     pursuant to the Arms Export Control Act, the report of a 
     certification of a proposed Manufacturing License Agreement 
     for the export of defense services under a contract in the 
     amount of $50,000,000 or more with the United Kingdom; to the 
     Committee on Foreign Relations.
       EC-4641. A communication from the Assistant Secretary, 
     Legislative Affairs, Department of State, transmitting, 
     pursuant to the Arms Export Control Act, the report of a 
     certification of a proposed Manufacturing License Agreement 
     for the export of defense services under a contract in the 
     amount of $50,000,000 or more with Finland; to the Committee 
     on Foreign Relations.
       EC-4642. A communication from the Assistant Secretary, 
     Legislative Affairs, Department of State, transmitting, 
     pursuant to the Arms Export Control Act, the report of a 
     certification of a proposed Manufacturing License Agreement 
     for the export of defense articles and defense services under 
     a contract in the amount of $50,000,000 or more with 
     Australia, Canada, Denmark, Germany, Greece, The Netherlands, 
     Norway, Spain, and Turkey; to the Committee on Foreign 
     Relations.
       EC-4643. A communication from the Assistant Secretary, 
     Legislative Affairs, Department of State, transmitting, 
     pursuant to the Arms Export Control Act, the report of a 
     certification of a proposed Manufacturing License Agreement 
     for the export of defense articles and defense services under 
     a contract in the amount of $50,000,000 or more with Japan; 
     to the Committee on Foreign Relations.
       EC-4644. A communication from the Assistant Secretary, 
     Legislative Affairs, Department of State, transmitting, 
     pursuant to the Arms Export Control Act, the report of a 
     certification of a proposed Manufacturing License Agreement 
     for the export of defense articles or defense services under 
     a contract in the amount of $50,000,000 or more with France; 
     to the Committee on Foreign Relations.

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       EC-4645. A communication from the Assistant Secretary, 
     Legislative Affairs, Department of State, transmitting, 
     pursuant to the Arms Export Control Act, the report of a 
     certification of a proposed Manufacturing License Agreement 
     for the export of defense articles or defense services under 
     a contract in the amount of $50,000,000 or more with Greece; 
     to the Committee on Foreign Relations.
       EC-4646. A communication from the Assistant Secretary, 
     Legislative Affairs, Department of State, transmitting, 
     pursuant to the Arms Export Control Act, the report of a 
     certification of a proposed Manufacturing License Agreement 
     for the export of defense articles and defense services under 
     a contract in the amount of $50,000,000 or more with Greece; 
     to the Committee on Foreign Relations.
       EC-4647. A communication from the Assistant Secretary, 
     Legislative Affairs, Department of State, transmitting, 
     pursuant to the Arms Export Control Act, the report of a 
     certification of a proposed Manufacturing and Technical 
     Assistance Agreement for the export of defense services under 
     a contract in the amount of $50,000,000 or more with the 
     Netherlands; to the Committee on Foreign Relations.
       EC-4648. A communication from the Assistant Secretary, 
     Legislative Affairs, Department of State, transmitting, 
     pursuant to the Arms Export Control Act, the report of a 
     certification of a proposed Manufacturing License Agreement 
     with Germany; to the Committee on Foreign Relations.
       EC-4649. A communication from the Assistant Secretary, 
     Legislative Affairs, Department of State, transmitting, 
     pursuant to the Arms Export Control Act, the report of a 
     certification of a proposed Manufacturing License Agreement 
     with Germany; to the Committee on Foreign Relations.
       EC-4650. A communication from the Administrator, Food 
     Safety and Inspection Service, Department of Agriculture, 
     transmitting, pursuant to law, the report of a rule entitled 
     ``Designation of the State of Alaska Under the Federal Meat 
     Inspection Act and the Poultry Products Inspection Act'', 
     received August 5, 1999; to the Committee on Agriculture, 
     Nutrition, and Forestry.
       EC-4651. A communication from the Administrator, Food 
     Safety and Inspection Service, Department of Agriculture, 
     transmitting, pursuant to law, the report of a rule entitled 
     ``Fee Increase for Inspection Services'' (RIN0583-AC54), 
     received August 5, 1999; to the Committee on Agriculture, 
     Nutrition, and Forestry.
       EC-4652. A communication from the Congressional Review 
     Coordinator, Regulatory Analysis and Development, Policy and 
     Program Development, Animal and Plant Health Inspection 
     Service, Department of Agriculture, transmitting, pursuant to 
     law, the report of a rule entitled ``Viruses, Serums, Toxins, 
     and Analogous Products and Patent Term Restoration; 
     Nonsubstantive Technical Changes'' (Docket No. 97-117-1), 
     received August 5, 1999; to the Committee on Agriculture, 
     Nutrition, and Forestry.
       EC-4653. A communication from the Director, Office of 
     Regulatory Management and Information, Office of Policy, 
     Planning and Evaluation, Environmental Protection Agency, 
     transmitting, pursuant to law, the report of a rule entitled 
     ``Glufosinate Ammonium; Pesticide Tolerances for Emergency 
     Exemptions'' (FRL #6092-8), received August 6, 1999; to the 
     Committee on Environment and Public Works.
       EC-4654. A communication from the Director, Office of 
     Regulatory Management and Information, Office of Policy, 
     Planning and Evaluation, Environmental Protection Agency, 
     transmitting, pursuant to law, the report of a rule entitled 
     ``OMB Approvals Under the Paperwork Reduction Act Relating to 
     the Federal Test Procedures for Emissions From Motor 
     Vehicles; Technical Amendment'' (FRL #6409-2), received 
     August 5, 1999; to the Committee on Environment and Public 
     Works.
       EC-4655. A communication from the Director, Office of 
     Regulatory Management and Information, Office of Policy, 
     Planning and Evaluation, Environmental Protection Agency, 
     transmitting, pursuant to law, the report of a rule entitled 
     ``Approval and Promulgation of the Implementation Plans; 
     Minnesota'' (FRL #6414-9), received August 6, 1999; to the 
     Committee on Environment and Public Works.
       EC-4656. A communication from the Acting Assistant Attorney 
     General, transmitting, pursuant to law, the annual report of 
     the Office of the Police Corps and Law Enforcement Education 
     for fiscal year 1998; to the Committee on the Judiciary.
       EC-4657. A communication from the Director, Policy 
     Directives and Instructions Branch, Immigration and 
     Naturalization Service, Department of Justice, transmitting, 
     pursuant to law, the report of a rule entitled ``Adding 
     Portugal, Singapore and Uruguay to the List of Countries 
     Authorized to Participate in the Visa Waiver Pilot Program'' 
     (RIN1115-AF99) (INS No. 20002-99), received August 9, 1999; 
     to the Committee on the Judiciary.
       EC-4658. A communication from the Secretary of Defense, 
     transmitting, the report of a retirement; to the Committee on 
     Armed Services.
       EC-4659. A communication from the Director, Defense 
     Procurement, Department of Defense, transmitting, pursuant to 
     law, the report of a rule entitled ``Taxpayer Identification 
     Numbers and Commercial and Government Entity Codes'' (DFARS 
     Case 98-D027), received August 5, 1999; to the Committee on 
     Armed Services.
       EC-4660. A communication from the Chief, Programs and 
     Legislation Division, Office of Legislative Liaison, Office 
     of the Secretary, Department of the Air Force, transmitting, 
     pursuant to law, a report relative to a cost comparison of 
     switchboard operations in the Air Mobility Command; to the 
     Committee on Armed Services.
       EC-4661. A communication from the Chief Counsel, Foreign 
     Assets Control, Department of the Treasury, transmitting, 
     pursuant to law, the report of a rule entitled ``UNITA 
     (Angola) Sanctions Regulations: Implementation of Executive 
     Orders 13069 and 13098'' (31 CFR Part 590), received August 
     6, 1999; to the Committee on Banking, Housing, and Urban 
     Affairs.
       EC-4662. A communication from the General Counsel, Federal 
     Emergency Management Agency, transmitting, pursuant to law, 
     the report of a rule entitled ``Final Flood Elevation 
     Determinations; 64 FR 41315; 07/30/99'', received August 5, 
     1999; to the Committee on Banking, Housing, and Urban 
     Affairs.
       EC-4663. A communication from the General Counsel, Federal 
     Emergency Management Agency, transmitting, pursuant to law, 
     the report of a rule entitled ``Final Flood Elevation 
     Determinations; 64 FR 41317; 07/30/99'', received August 5, 
     1999; to the Committee on Banking, Housing, and Urban 
     Affairs.
       EC-4664. A communication from the General Counsel, Federal 
     Emergency Management Agency, transmitting, pursuant to law, 
     the report of a rule entitled ``Changes in Flood Elevation 
     Determinations; 64 FR 41306; 07/30/99'' (Doc. # FEMA-7292), 
     received August 5, 1999; to the Committee on Banking, 
     Housing, and Urban Affairs.
       EC-4665. A communication from the Director, Defense 
     Procurement, Department of Defense, transmitting, pursuant to 
     law, the report of a rule entitled ``Multiyear Contracting'' 
     (DFARS Case 97-D308), received August 5, 1999; to the 
     Committee on Armed Services.
       EC-4666. A communication from the General Counsel, Federal 
     Emergency Management Agency, transmitting, pursuant to law, 
     the report of a rule entitled ``National Flood Insurance 
     Program (NFIP); Group Flood Insurance Policy; 64 FR 41305; 
     07/30/99'' (RIN3067-AC35), received August 5, 1999; to the 
     Committee on Banking, Housing, and Urban Affairs.
       EC-4667. A communication from the General Counsel, Federal 
     Emergency Management Agency, transmitting, pursuant to law, 
     the report of a rule entitled ``Changes in Flood Elevation 
     Determinations; 64 FR 41312; 07/30/99'', received August 5, 
     1999; to the Committee on Banking, Housing, and Urban 
     Affairs.
       EC-4668. A communication from the General Counsel, Federal 
     Emergency Management Agency, transmitting, pursuant to law, 
     the report of a rule entitled ``Changes in Flood Elevation 
     Determinations; 64 FR 41309; 07/30/99'', (Doc. #FEMA-7293), 
     received August 5, 1999; to the Committee on Banking, 
     Housing, and Urban Affairs.
       EC-4669. A communication from the General Counsel, Federal 
     Emergency Management Agency, transmitting, pursuant to law, 
     the report of a rule entitled ``National Flood Insurance 
     Program (NFIP); Insurance Coverage and Rates; 64 FR 41825; 
     08/02/99'' (RIN3067-AD00), received August 5, 1999; to the 
     Committee on Banking, Housing, and Urban Affairs.
       EC-4670. A communication from the Chief, Regulations 
     Branch, U.S. Customs Service, Department of the Treasury, 
     transmitting, pursuant to law, the report of a rule entitled 
     ``Technical Corrections to the Customs Regulations'' (R.P. 
     98-13), received August 5, 1999; to the Committee on Finance.
       EC-4671. A communication from the Chief, Regulations 
     Branch, U.S. Customs Service, Department of the Treasury, 
     transmitting, pursuant to law, the report of a rule entitled 
     ``Detention of Merchandise'' (RIN1515-AB75), received August 
     5, 1999; to the Committee on Finance.
       EC-4672. A communication from the Chief, Regulations Unit, 
     Internal Revenue Service, Department of the Treasury, 
     transmitting, pursuant to law, the report of a rule entitled 
     ``Examples of Corrections to Employee Plans'' (Rev. Proc. 99-
     31), received August 5, 1999; to the Committee on Finance.
       EC-4673. A communication from the Chief, Regulations Unit, 
     Internal Revenue Service, Department of the Treasury, 
     transmitting, pursuant to law, the report of a rule entitled 
     ``TD 8832: Exception from Supplemental Annuity Tax on 
     Railroad Employers'' (RIN1545-AT56), received August 5, 1999; 
     to the Committee on Finance.
       EC-4674. A communication from the Chair, Medicare Payment 
     Advisory Commission, transmitting, pursuant to law, a report 
     entitled ``Rethinking Medicare's Payment Policies for 
     Graduate Medical Education and Teaching Hospitals''; to the 
     Committee on Finance.
       EC-4675. A communication from the Secretary of Defense, 
     transmitting, the report of

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     a retirement; to the Committee on Armed Services.
       EC-4676. A communication from the Under Secretary of 
     Defense for Acquisition and Technology, transmitting, 
     pursuant to law, a report relative to hydrocarbon fuels used 
     by the DoD; to the Committee on Armed Services.
       EC-4677. A communication from the Under Secretary of 
     Defense for Personnel and Readiness, transmitting, pursuant 
     to law, a report relative to military technician programs in 
     the Reserve components of the Army and the Air Force; to the 
     Committee on Armed Services.
       EC-4678. A communication from the Director, Administration 
     and Management, Office of the Secretary of Defense, 
     transmitting, pursuant to law, a report relative to printing 
     and duplicating services procured in-house or from external 
     sources during fiscal year 1998; to the Committee on Armed 
     Services.
       EC-4679. A communication from the Alternate OSD Federal 
     Register Liaison Officer, Department of Defense, 
     transmitting, pursuant to law, the report of a rule entitled 
     ``CHAMPUS; Revisions to the Eligibility Requirements'' 
     (RIN0720-AA51), received August 18, 1999; to the Committee on 
     Armed Services.
       EC-4680. A communication from the Alternate OSD Federal 
     Register Liaison Officer, Department of Defense, 
     transmitting, pursuant to law, the report of a rule entitled 
     ``CHAMPUS; Prosthetic Devices'' (RIN0720-AA49), received 
     August 18, 1999; to the Committee on Armed Services.
       EC-4681. A communication from the Director Defense 
     Procurement, Department of Defense, transmitting, pursuant to 
     law, the report of a rule entitled ``Oral Attestation of 
     Security Responsibilities'' (DFARS Case 99-D006), received 
     August 18, 1999; to the Committee on Armed Services.
       EC-4682. A communication from the Director Defense 
     Procurement, Department of Defense, transmitting, pursuant to 
     law, the report of a rule entitled ``Fiscal Year 2000 
     Contract Action Reporting Requirements'' (DFARS Case 99-D011/
     98-D017), received August 12, 1999; to the Committee on Armed 
     Services.
       EC-4683. A communication from the Director, Administrative 
     Office of United States Courts, transmitting, pursuant to 
     law, the actuarial reports on the Judicial Retirement System, 
     the Judicial Officers' Retirement Fund, the Judicial 
     Survivors' Annuities System, and the Court of Federal Claims 
     Judges' Retirement System for the plan year ended September 
     30, 1997; to the Committee on Governmental Affairs.
       EC-4684. A communication from the Executive Director, 
     Committee for Purchase from People who are Blind or Severely 
     Disabled, transmitting, pursuant to law, the report of a rule 
     relative to additions to and deletions from the Procurement 
     List, received August 10, 1999; to the Committee on 
     Governmental Affairs.
       EC-4685. A communication from the Executive Director, 
     Committee for Purchase from People who are Blind or Severely 
     Disabled, transmitting, pursuant to law, the report of a rule 
     relative to an addition to the Procurement List, received 
     August 18, 1999; to the Committee on Governmental Affairs.
       EC-4686. A communication from the Director, Office of 
     Personnel Management, transmitting, pursuant to law, the 
     report of a rule entitled ``Voting Rights Program'' (RIN3206-
     AI77), received August 10, 1999; to the Committee on 
     Governmental Affairs.
       EC-4687. A communication from the Auditor of the District 
     of Columbia, transmitting, pursuant to law, a report entitled 
     ``Auditor's Examination of the Practice of Placing Pretrial 
     Defendants in District Halfway Houses and the Resulting 
     Problem of Persistent Escapes''; to the Committee on 
     Governmental Affairs.
       EC-4688. A communication from the Assistant Secretary, 
     Legislative Affairs, Department of State, transmitting, 
     pursuant to the Arms Export Control Act, the report of a 
     request from the Government of Egypt to permit the use of 
     Foreign Military Financing for the sale and limited 
     coproduction of military hardware; to the Committee on 
     Foreign Relations.
       EC-4689. A communication from the Assistant Legal Adviser 
     for Treaty Affairs, Department of State, transmitting, 
     pursuant to law, the report of the texts and background 
     statements of international agreements, other than treaties; 
     to the Committee on Foreign Relations.
       EC-4690. A communication from the Rules Administrator, 
     Federal Bureau of Prisons, Department of Justice, 
     transmitting, pursuant to law, the report of a rule entitled 
     ``Cost of Incarceration Fee'' (RIN1120-AA75), received August 
     10, 1999; to the Committee on the Judiciary.
       EC-4691. A communication from the General Counsel, National 
     Tropical Botanical Garden, transmitting, pursuant to law, the 
     audit report for calendar year 1998; to the Committee on the 
     Judiciary.
       EC-4692. A communication from the Deputy Executive 
     Secretary, Health Care Financing Administration, 
     transmitting, pursuant to law, the report of a rule entitled 
     ``Revision of the Procedures for Requesting Exceptions to 
     Cost Limits for Skilled Nursing Facilities and Elimination of 
     Classifications (HCFA-1883-F)'' (RIN0938-AH73), received 
     August 10, 1999; to the Committee on Finance.
       EC-4693. A communication from the Chief, Regulations Unit, 
     Internal Revenue Service, Department of the Treasury, 
     transmitting, pursuant to law, the report of a rule entitled 
     ``Revenue Ruling 99-36, Determination of Interest Rates--
     October 1999'' (Revenue Ruling 99-36), received August 18, 
     1999; to the Committee on Finance.
       EC-4694. A communication from the Chief, Regulations Unit, 
     Internal Revenue Service, Department of the Treasury, 
     transmitting, pursuant to law, the report of a rule entitled 
     ``Notice 99-42, Elimination of Magnetic Tape Program for 
     Federal Tax Deposits'' (Notice 99-42), received August 12, 
     1999; to the Committee on Finance.
       EC-4695. A communication from the Chief, Regulations Unit, 
     Internal Revenue Service, Department of the Treasury, 
     transmitting, pursuant to law, the report of a rule entitled 
     ``Notice 99-41, Updated List of Designated Private Delivery 
     Services Under Section 7502'' (Notice 99-41), received August 
     12, 1999; to the Committee on Finance.
       EC-4696. A communication from the Chief, Regulations Unit, 
     Internal Revenue Service, Department of the Treasury, 
     transmitting, pursuant to law, the report of a rule entitled 
     ``Notice 99-34, Depreciation System, Comments Requested'' 
     (OGI-113072-99), received August 12, 1999; to the Committee 
     on Finance.
       EC-4697. A communication from the Chief, Regulations Unit, 
     Internal Revenue Service, Department of the Treasury, 
     transmitting, pursuant to law, the report of a rule entitled 
     ``Announcement of Rule to be Included in Final Regulations 
     under Section 897(c) of the Code'' (Notice 99-43), received 
     August 18, 1999; to the Committee on Finance.
       EC-4698. A communication from the Chief, Regulations Unit, 
     Internal Revenue Service, Department of the Treasury, 
     transmitting, pursuant to law, the report of a rule entitled 
     ``Consolidated Returns-Consolidated Overall Foreign Losses 
     and Separate Limitation Losses'' (RIN1545-AW08) (T.D. 8833), 
     received August 18, 1999; to the Committee on Finance.
       EC-4699. A communication from the Chief, Regulations Unit, 
     Internal Revenue Service, Department of the Treasury, 
     transmitting, pursuant to law, the report of a rule entitled 
     ``Specifications for Filing 1999 Forms 1098, 1099, 5498, and 
     W-2G, Magnetically or Electronically'' (Revenue Procedure 99-
     29), received August 12, 1999; to the Committee on Finance.
       EC-4700. A communication from the Chief, Regulations Unit, 
     Internal Revenue Service, Department of the Treasury, 
     transmitting, pursuant to law, the report of a rule entitled 
     ``Furnishing Identifying Number of Income Tax Return 
     Preparer'' (RIN1545-AX27), received August 12, 1999; to the 
     Committee on Finance.
       EC-4701. A communication from the Chief, Regulations Unit, 
     Internal Revenue Service, Department of the Treasury, 
     transmitting, pursuant to law, the report of a rule entitled 
     ``Inbound Grantor Trusts With Foreign Grantors'' (RIN1545-
     AU90) (TD8831), received August 9, 1999; to the Committee on 
     Finance.
       EC-4702. A communication from the Chief, Regulations Unit, 
     Internal Revenue Service, Department of the Treasury, 
     transmitting, pursuant to law, the report of a rule entitled 
     ``Treatment of Distributions to Foreign Persons Under Section 
     367(e) and 367(e)(2)'' (RIN1545-AU22) (TD8834), received 
     August 9, 1999; to the Committee on Finance.
       EC-4703. A communication from the Secretary of the 
     Interior, transmitting, pursuant to law, a report relative to 
     the Helium Privatization Act of 1996; to the Committee on 
     Energy and Natural Resources.
       EC-4704. A communication from the Assistant General Counsel 
     for Regulatory Law, Office of Procurement and Assistance 
     Management, Department of Energy, transmitting, pursuant to 
     law, the report of a rule entitled ``Use of Facility 
     Contractor Employees for Services to DOE in the Washington, 
     D.C. Area'' (DOE N 350.5), received August 10, 1999; to the 
     Committee on Energy and Natural Resources.
       EC-4705. A communication from the Director, Office of 
     Surface Mining, Department of the Interior, transmitting, 
     pursuant to law, the report of a rule entitled ``Texas 
     Regulatory Program'' (SPATS #TX-041-FOR), received August 9, 
     1999; to the Committee on Energy and Natural Resources.
       EC-4706. A communication from the Director, Office of 
     Surface Mining, Department of the Interior, transmitting, 
     pursuant to law, the report of a rule entitled ``Indiana 
     Regulatory Program'' (SPATS #IN-129-FOR), received August 9, 
     1999; to the Committee on Energy and Natural Resources.
       EC-4707. A communication from the Director, Office of 
     Regulations Management, Veterans Health Administration, 
     Department of Veterans Affairs, transmitting, pursuant to 
     law, the report of a rule entitled ``Reconsideration of 
     Denied Claims'' (RIN2900-AJ03), received August 18, 1999: to 
     the Committee on Veteran's Affairs.
       EC-4708. A communication from the Secretary of Health and 
     Human Services, transmitting, pursuant to law, a report 
     relative to the Community Food and Nutrition Program for 
     fiscal years 1996 and 1997; to the Committee on Health, 
     Education, Labor, and Pensions.

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       EC-4709. A communication from the Secretary of Health and 
     Human Services, transmitting, pursuant to law, a report 
     relative to the National Breast and Cervical Cancer Early 
     Detection Program for fiscal year 1996; to the Committee on 
     Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions.
       EC-4710. A communication from the Secretary of Health and 
     Human Services, transmitting, pursuant to law, a report 
     entitled ``Health, United States, 1999''; to the Committee on 
     Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions.
       EC-4711. A communication from the Director, 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 ``Secondary 
     Direct Food Additives Permitted in Food for Human 
     Consumption'' (98F-0014), received August 18, 1999; to the 
     Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions.
       EC-4712. A communication from the Director, 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 ``Food 
     Additives Permitted for Direct Addition to Food for Human 
     Consumption; Petroleum Wax'' (96F-0415), received August 18, 
     1999; to the Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and 
     Pensions.
       EC-4713. A communication from the Director, 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 ``Food 
     Additives Permitted for Direct Addition to Food for Human 
     Consumption; Sucralose'' (99F-0001), received August 18, 
     1999; to the Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and 
     Pensions.
       EC-4714. A communication from the Director, 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 ``Food 
     Additives Permitted for Direct Addition to Food for Human 
     Consumption; Sucralose Acetate Isobutyrate; Correction'' 
     (91F-0228), received August 10, 1999; to the Committee on 
     Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions.
       EC-4715. A communication from the Director, Corporate 
     Policy and Research Department, Pension Benefit Guaranty 
     Corporation, transmitting, pursuant to law, the report of a 
     rule entitled ``Allocation of Assets in Single-Employer 
     Plans; Interest Assumptions for Valuing Benefits'', received 
     August 10, 1999; to the Committee on Health, Education, 
     Labor, and Pensions.
       EC-4716. A communication from the Assistant Secretary for 
     Employment Standards, Employment Standards Administration, 
     Office of Labor-Management Standards, Department of Labor, 
     transmitting, pursuant to law, the report of a rule entitled 
     ``Amendment of Section 5333(b) Guidelines to Carry Out New 
     Programs Authorized by the Transportation Equity Act for the 
     21st Century (TEA-21)'' (RIN1215-AB25), received August 18, 
     1999; to the Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and 
     Pensions.
       EC-4717. A communication from the Fiscal Assistant 
     Secretary, Department of the Treasury, transmitting, pursuant 
     to law, a report relative to the purchase upon issuance of 
     securities issued by the Secretary of the Treasury; to the 
     Committee on Banking, Housing, and Urban Affairs.
       EC-4718. A communication from the President of the United 
     States, transmitting, pursuant to law, a 6-month periodic 
     report relative to the national emergency caused by the lapse 
     of the Export Administration Act of 1979; to the Committee on 
     Banking, Housing, and Urban Affairs.
       EC-4719. A communication from the Chairman, Federal Housing 
     Finance Board, transmitting, pursuant to law, a combined 
     annual report for the Federal Housing Finance Board and the 
     low-income housing and community development activities of 
     the Federal Home Loan Bank System; to the Committee on 
     Banking, Housing, and Urban Affairs.
       EC-4720. A communication from the General Counsel, Federal 
     Emergency Management Agency, transmitting, pursuant to law, 
     the report of a rule entitled ``List of Communities Eligible 
     for the Sale of Flood Insurance; 64 FR 42852; 08/06/99'' 
     (Docket No. FEMA-7718), received August 12, 1999; to the 
     Committee on Banking, Housing, and Urban Affairs.
       EC-4721. A communication from the Acting General Counsel, 
     National Credit Union Administration, transmitting, pursuant 
     to law, the report of a rule entitled ``12 CFR 701.21; Loan 
     Interest Rates'' (RIN3133-AC25), received August 18, 1999; to 
     the Committee on Banking, Housing, and Urban Affairs.
       EC-4722. A communication from the Acting General Counsel, 
     National Credit Union Administration, transmitting, pursuant 
     to law, the report of a rule entitled ``12 CFR Part 707; 
     Truth in Savings'', received August 18, 1999; to the 
     Committee on Banking, Housing, and Urban Affairs.
       EC-4723. A communication from the Acting General Counsel, 
     National Credit Union Administration, transmitting, pursuant 
     to law, the report of a rule entitled ``12 CFR Part 701; 
     Organization and Operation of Federal Credit Unions 
     Charitable Contributions'', received August 18, 1999; to the 
     Committee on Banking, Housing, and Urban Affairs.
       EC-4724. A communication from the Acting General Counsel, 
     National Credit Union Administration, transmitting, pursuant 
     to law, the report of a rule entitled ``12 CFR Part 701.30; 
     Safe Deposit Box Service'' (RIN3133-AC19), received August 
     18, 1999; to the Committee on Banking, Housing, and Urban 
     Affairs.
       EC-4725. A communication from the Acting General Counsel, 
     National Credit Union Administration, transmitting, pursuant 
     to law, the report of a rule entitled ``12 CFR Part 708a; 
     Conversion of Insured Credit Unions to Mutual Savings 
     Banks'', received August 18, 1999; to the Committee on 
     Banking, Housing, and Urban Affairs.
       EC-4726. A communication from the Chairman, Nuclear 
     Regulatory Commission, transmitting, pursuant to law, the 
     annual report for fiscal year 1998; to the Committee on 
     Environment and Public Works.
       EC-4727. A communication from the Director, Office of 
     Congressional Affairs, Office of Enforcement, Office of 
     Nuclear Reactor Regulation, Nuclear Regulatory Commission, 
     transmitting, pursuant to law, the report of a rule entitled 
     ``General Statement of Policy and Procedures for NRC 
     Enforcement Actions, NUREG-1600 Rev. 1'', received August 12, 
     1999; to the Committee on Environment and Public Works.
       EC-4728. A communication from the Director, Office of 
     Regulatory Management and Information, Office of Policy, 
     Planning and Evaluation, Environmental Protection Agency, 
     transmitting, pursuant to law, the report of a rule entitled 
     ``Approval and Promulgation of State Plans for Designated 
     Facilities and Pollutants; Control of Emissions From 
     Hospital/Medical/Infectious Waste Incinerators (HMIWIs); 
     State of Missouri'' (FRL #6421-6), received August 12, 1999; 
     to the Committee on Environment and Public Works.
       EC-4729. A communication from the Director, Office of 
     Regulatory Management and Information, Office of Policy, 
     Planning and Evaluation, Environmental Protection Agency, 
     transmitting, pursuant to law, the report of a rule entitled 
     ``Approval and Promulgation of State Air Quality Plans for 
     Designated Facilities and Pollutants; Pennsylvania; Large 
     Municipal Waste Combustors (MWCs)'' (FRL #6426-1), received 
     August 18, 1999; to the Committee on Environment and Public 
     Works.
       EC-4730. A communication from the Director, Office of 
     Regulatory Management and Information, Office of Policy, 
     Planning and Evaluation, Environmental Protection Agency, 
     transmitting, pursuant to law, the report of a rule entitled 
     ``Approval and Promulgation of State Air Quality Plans (SIP); 
     Interim Final Determination that Louisiana Continues to 
     Correct the Deficiencies of its Enhanced Inspection and 
     Maintenance (I/M) SIP Revision'' (FRL #6422-3), received 
     August 18, 1999; to the Committee on Environment and Public 
     Works.
       EC-4731. A communication from the Director, Office of 
     Regulatory Management and Information, Office of Policy, 
     Planning and Evaluation, Environmental Protection Agency, 
     transmitting, pursuant to law, the report of a rule entitled 
     ``Approval and Promulgation of State Plans for Designated 
     Facilities and Pollutants: South Carolina'' (FRL #6426-8), 
     received August 18, 1999; to the Committee on Environment and 
     Public Works.
       EC-4732. A communication from the Director, Office of 
     Regulatory Management and Information, Office of Policy, 
     Planning and Evaluation, Environmental Protection Agency, 
     transmitting, pursuant to law, the report of a rule entitled 
     ``North Carolina: Final Authorization of State Hazardous 
     Waste Management Program Revision'' (FRL #6427-2), received 
     August 18, 1999; to the Committee on Environment and Public 
     Works.
       EC-4733. A communication from the Director, Office of 
     Regulatory Management and Information, Office of Policy, 
     Planning and Evaluation, Environmental Protection Agency, 
     transmitting, pursuant to law, the report of a rule entitled 
     ``Texas: Final Authorization of State Hazardous Waste 
     Management Program Revisions'' (FRL #6424-1), received August 
     12, 1999; to the Committee on Environment and Public Works.
       EC-4734. A communication from the Director, Office of 
     Regulatory Management and Information, Office of Policy, 
     Planning and Evaluation, Environmental Protection Agency, 
     transmitting, pursuant to law, the report of a rule entitled 
     ``Approval and Promulgation of Air Quality Implementation 
     Plans; Maryland: Control of VOC Emissions from Reinforced 
     Plastics Manufacturing'' (FRL #6419-1), received August 10, 
     1999; to the Committee on Environment and Public Works.
       EC-4735. A communication from the Director, Office of 
     Regulatory Management and Information, Office of Policy, 
     Planning and Evaluation, Environmental Protection Agency, 
     transmitting, pursuant to law, the report of a rule entitled 
     ``Approval and Promulgation of Implementation Plans; 
     California State Implementation Plan Revisions for Six 
     California Air Pollution Control Districts'' (FRL #6420-4), 
     received August 10, 1999; to the Committee on Environment and 
     Public Works.

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       EC-4736. A communication from the Director, Office of 
     Regulatory Management and Information, Office of Policy, 
     Planning and Evaluation, Environmental Protection Agency, 
     transmitting, pursuant to law, the report of a rule entitled 
     ``Approval and Promulgation of Implementation Plans; 
     California State Implementation Plan Revision: Bay Area Air 
     Quality Management District, Kern County Air Pollution 
     Control District, Monterey Bay Unified Air Pollution Control 
     District, South Coast Air Quality Management District'' (FRL 
     #6420-34), received August 10, 1999; to the Committee on 
     Environment and Public Works.
       EC-4737. A communication from the Director, Office of 
     Regulatory Management and Information, Office of Policy, 
     Planning and Evaluation, Environmental Protection Agency, 
     transmitting, pursuant to law, the report of a rule entitled 
     ``Approval and Promulgation of Implementation Plans; 
     California State Implementation Plan Revision: South Coast 
     Air Quality Management District; Ventura County Air Pollution 
     Control District; Mojave Desert Air Quality Management 
     District'' (FRL #6419-9), received August 10, 1999; to the 
     Committee on Environment and Public Works.
       EC-4738. A communication from the Director, Office of 
     Regulatory Management and Information, Office of Policy, 
     Planning and Evaluation, Environmental Protection Agency, 
     transmitting, pursuant to law, the report of a rule entitled 
     ``Approval and Promulgation of State Plans for Designated 
     Facilities and Pollutants; North Dakota; Control of emissions 
     From Existing Hospital/Medical/Infectious Waste Incinerators; 
     Correction'' (FRL #6421-9), received August 10, 1999; to the 
     Committee on Environment and Public Works.
       EC-4739. A communication from the Director, Office of 
     Regulatory Management and Information, Office of Policy, 
     Planning and Evaluation, Environmental Protection Agency, 
     transmitting, pursuant to law, the report of a rule entitled 
     ``Approval and Promulgation of Air Quality Implementation 
     Plans; New Hampshire; General Conformity'' (FRL #6416-2), 
     received August 10, 1999; to the Committee on Environment and 
     Public Works.
       EC-4740. A communication from the Director, Office of 
     Regulatory Management and Information, Office of Policy, 
     Planning and Evaluation, Environmental Protection Agency, 
     transmitting, pursuant to law, the report of a rule entitled 
     ``Approval and Promulgation of Air Quality Implementation 
     Plan; Connecticut; Approval of National Low Emission Vehicle 
     Program'' (FRL #6417-5), received August 10, 1999; to the 
     Committee on Environment and Public Works.
       EC-4741. A communication from the Director, Office of 
     Regulatory Management and Information, Office of Policy, 
     Planning and Evaluation, Environmental Protection Agency, 
     transmitting, pursuant to law, the report of a rule entitled 
     ``Approval and Promulgation of Implementation Plans; 
     California State Implementation Plan Revision, South Coast 
     Air Quality Management District'' (FRL #6409-4), received 
     August 10, 1999; to the Committee on Environment and Public 
     Works.
       EC-4742. A communication from the Director, Office of 
     Regulatory Management and Information, Office of Policy, 
     Planning and Evaluation, Environmental Protection Agency, 
     transmitting, pursuant to law, the report of a rule entitled 
     ``Approval and Promulgation of Implementation Plans; 
     Wisconsin'' (FRL #6414-7), received August 10, 1999; to the 
     Committee on Environment and Public Works.
       EC-4743. A communication from the Director, Office of 
     Regulatory Management and Information, Office of Policy, 
     Planning and Evaluation, Environmental Protection Agency, 
     transmitting, pursuant to law, the report of a rule entitled 
     ``National Emission Standards for Hazardous Air Pollutants: 
     Halogenated Solvent Cleaning'' (FRL #6419-5), received August 
     10, 1999; to the Committee on Environment and Public Works.
       EC-4744. A communication from the Director, Office of 
     Regulatory Management and Information, Office of Policy, 
     Planning and Evaluation, Environmental Protection Agency, 
     transmitting, pursuant to law, the report of a rule entitled 
     ``Buprofezin; Extension of Tolerance for Emergency 
     Exemptions'' (FRL #6096-3), received August 10, 1999; to the 
     Committee on Agriculture, Nutrition, and Forestry.
       EC-4745. A communication from the Director, Office of 
     Regulatory Management and Information, Office of Policy, 
     Planning and Evaluation, Environmental Protection Agency, 
     transmitting, pursuant to law, the report of a rule entitled 
     ``Carfentrazone-ethyl; Extension of Tolerances for Emergency 
     Exemption'' (FRL #6097-8), received August 10, 1999; to the 
     Committee on Agriculture, Nutrition, and Forestry.
       EC-4746. A communication from the Director, Office of 
     Regulatory Management and Information, Office of Policy, 
     Planning and Evaluation, Environmental Protection Agency, 
     transmitting, pursuant to law, the report of a rule entitled 
     ``Demedipham; Extension of Tolerances for Emergency 
     Exemption'' (FRL #6096-7), received August 10, 1999; to the 
     Committee on Agriculture, Nutrition, and Forestry.
       EC-4747. A communication from the Director, Office of 
     Regulatory Management and Information, Office of Policy, 
     Planning and Evaluation, Environmental Protection Agency, 
     transmitting, pursuant to law, the report of a rule entitled 
     ``Pyridate; Pesticide Tolerances for Emergency Exemptions'' 
     (FRL #6094-7), received August 10, 1999; to the Committee on 
     Agriculture, Nutrition, and Forestry.
       EC-4748. A communication from the Director, Office of 
     Regulatory Management and Information, Office of Policy, 
     Planning and Evaluation, Environmental Protection Agency, 
     transmitting, pursuant to law, the report of a rule entitled 
     ``Pyriproxyfen; Reestablishment of Tolerances for Emergency 
     (FRL #6098-1), received August 12, 1999; to the Committee on 
     Agriculture, Nutrition, and Forestry.
       EC-4749. A communication from the Administrator, 
     Agricultural Marketing Service, Marketing and Regulatory 
     Programs, Department of Agriculture, transmitting, pursuant 
     to law, the report of a rule entitled ``Raisins Produced From 
     Grapes Grown In California; Use of Estimated Trade Demand to 
     Compute Volume Regulation Percentages'' (FV99-989-4 FR), 
     received August 18, 1999; to the Committee on Agriculture, 
     Nutrition, and Forestry.
       EC-4750. A communication from the Chief, Natural Resources 
     Conservation Service, Department of Agriculture, 
     transmitting, pursuant to law, the report of a rule entitled 
     ``Technical Assistance'' (RIN0578-AA22), received August 12, 
     1999; to the Committee on Agriculture, Nutrition, and 
     Forestry.
       EC-4751. A communication from the Chief, Office of 
     Regulations and Administrative Law, U.S. Coast Guard, 
     Department of Transportation, transmitting, pursuant to law, 
     the report of a rule entitled ``User Fees for Licenses, 
     Certificates of Registry, and Merchant Mariner Documents 
     (USCG-1997-2799)'' (RIN2115-AF49) (1999-0001), received 
     August 10, 1999; to the Committee on Commerce, Science, and 
     Transportation.
       EC-4752. A communication from the Chief, Office of 
     Regulations and Administrative Law, U.S. Coast Guard, 
     Department of Transportation, transmitting, pursuant to law, 
     the report of a rule entitled ``Year 2000 (Y2K) Requirements 
     for Vessels and Marine Facilities; Enforcement Date Change 
     (USCG-1998-4819)'' (RIN2115-AF85) (1999-0002), received 
     August 10, 1999; to the Committee on Commerce, Science, and 
     Transportation.
       EC-4753. A communication from the Chief, Office of 
     Regulations and Administrative Law, U.S. Coast Guard, 
     Department of Transportation, transmitting, pursuant to law, 
     the report of a rule entitled ``Update of Standards from 
     American Society for Testing and Materials (ASTM)(USCG-1999-
     5151)'' (RIN2115-AF80), received August 18, 1999; to the 
     Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation.
       EC-4754. A communication from the Chief, Office of 
     Regulations and Administrative Law, U.S. Coast Guard, 
     Department of Transportation, transmitting, pursuant to law, 
     the report of a rule entitled ``Safety/Security Zone 
     Regulations; The Clinton Bluefish Festival Fireworks Display, 
     Clinton Harbor, Clinton, CT (CGD-01-99-118)'' (RIN2115-AF97) 
     (1999-0049), received August 10, 1999; to the Committee on 
     Commerce, Science, and Transportation.
       EC-4755. A communication from the Chief, Office of 
     Regulations and Administrative Law, U.S. Coast Guard, 
     Department of Transportation, transmitting, pursuant to law, 
     the report of a rule entitled ``Safety/Security Zone 
     Regulations; Columbia River, St. Helens, OR to Port of 
     Benton, WA (CGD-13-99-033)'' (RIN2115-AF97) (1999-0050), 
     received August 10, 1999; to the Committee on Commerce, 
     Science, and Transportation.
       EC-4756. A communication from the Chief, Office of 
     Regulations and Administrative Law, U.S. Coast Guard, 
     Department of Transportation, transmitting, pursuant to law, 
     the report of a rule entitled ``Safety/Security Zone 
     Regulations; Port of New York/New Jersey Annual Marine Events 
     (CGD-13-99-135)'' (RIN2115-AF97) (1999-0051), received August 
     18, 1999; to the Committee on Commerce, Science, and 
     Transportation.
       EC-4757. A communication from the Chief, Office of 
     Regulations and Administrative Law, U.S. Coast Guard, 
     Department of Transportation, transmitting, pursuant to law, 
     the report of a rule entitled ``Regatta Regulations; SLR; 
     Rising Sun Regatta Ohio River Mile 505.0-507.0, Rising Sun, 
     IN (CGD-08-99-049)'' (RIN2115-AE46) (1999-0032), received 
     August 10, 1999; to the Committee on Commerce, Science, and 
     Transportation.
       EC-4758. A communication from the Chief, Office of 
     Regulations and Administrative Law, U.S. Coast Guard, 
     Department of Transportation, transmitting, pursuant to law, 
     the report of a rule entitled ``Drawbridge Regulations; 
     Shrewsbury River, NJ(CGD-01-99-010)'' (RIN2115-AE47) (1999-
     0036), received August 10, 1999; to the Committee on 
     Commerce, Science, and Transportation.
       EC-4759. A communication from the Attorney, Research and 
     Special Programs Administration, Department of 
     Transportation, transmitting, pursuant to law, the report of 
     a rule entitled ``Harmonization with the United Nations 
     Recommendations, International Maritime Dangerous Goods Code,

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     and International Civil Aviation Organization's Technical 
     Instructions; Technical Corrections and Denial of Petitions 
     for Reconsideration'' (RIN2137-AD15) (1999-0002), received 
     August 12, 1999; to the Committee on Commerce, Science, and 
     Transportation.
       EC-4760. A communication from the Attorney Advisor, 
     Research and Special Programs Administration, Department of 
     Transportation, transmitting, pursuant to law, the report of 
     a rule entitled ``Hazardous Materials: Oxidizers and 
     Compressed Oxygen Aboard Aircraft'' (RIN2137-AC92), received 
     August 18, 1999; to the Committee on Commerce, Science, and 
     Transportation.
       EC-4761. A communication from the Special Assistant to the 
     Bureau Chief, Mass Media Bureau, Federal Communications 
     Commission, transmitting, pursuant to law, the report of a 
     rule entitled ``Amendment of Section 73.202(b), Table of 
     Allotments, FM Broadcast Stations (Annville, KY; Liberty, PA; 
     Clarendon, PA; and Ridgeley, WV) (MM Docket Nos. 99-51; 99-
     52; 99-53; and 99-54), received August 9, 1999; to the 
     Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation.
       EC-4762. A communication from the Special Assistant to the 
     Bureau Chief, Mass Media Bureau, Federal Communications 
     Commission, transmitting, pursuant to law, the report of a 
     rule entitled ``Amendment of Section 73.202(b), Table of 
     Allotments, FM Broadcast Stations (Manson, IA; Rudd, IA; 
     Pleasantville, IA; Dunkerton, IA; and Manville, WY) (MM 
     Docket Nos. 99-91; 99-92; 99-93; 99-95; and 99-97), received 
     August 9, 1999; to the Committee on Commerce, Science, and 
     Transportation.
       EC-4763. A communication from the Special Assistant to the 
     Bureau Chief, Mass Media Bureau, Federal Communications 
     Commission, transmitting, pursuant to law, the report of a 
     rule entitled ``Amendment of Section 73.202(b), Table of 
     Allotments, FM Broadcast Stations (Corrigan, TX and Lufkin, 
     TX) (MM Docket Nos. 98-135), received August 9, 1999; to the 
     Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation.
       EC-4764. A communication from the Deputy Assistant 
     Administrator, Office of Oceanic and Atmospheric Research, 
     National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration, Department 
     of Commerce, transmitting, pursuant to law, the report of a 
     rule entitled ``NOAA Climate and Global Change Program'' 
     (RIN0648-ZA65), received August 10, 1999; to the Committee on 
     Commerce, Science, and Transportation.
       EC-4765. A communication from the Deputy Assistant 
     Administrator for Fisheries, Office of Sustainable Fisheries, 
     National Marine Fisheries Service, Department of Commerce, 
     transmitting, pursuant to law, the report of a rule entitled 
     ``Interim Final Rule to Adjust the Gulf of Maine Cod Landing 
     Limit'' (RIN0648-AM87), received August 18, 1999; to the 
     Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation.
       EC-4766. A communication from the Director, Office of 
     Sustainable Fisheries, National Marine Fisheries Service, 
     Department of Commerce, transmitting, pursuant to law, the 
     report of a rule entitled ``Closure for Thornyhead Rockfish 
     in the Western Regulatory Area of the Gulf of Alaska'', 
     received August 10, 1999; to the Committee on Commerce, 
     Science, and Transportation.
       EC-4767. A communication from the Acting Director, Office 
     of Sustainable Fisheries, National Marine Fisheries Service, 
     Department of Commerce, transmitting, pursuant to law, the 
     report of a rule entitled ``Fisheries off West Coast States 
     in the Western Pacific; Pacific Coast Groundfish Fishery; 
     Trip Limit Adjustments'', received August 10, 1999; to the 
     Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation.
       EC-4768. A communication from the Acting Director, Office 
     of Sustainable Fisheries, National Marine Fisheries Service, 
     Department of Commerce, transmitting, pursuant to law, the 
     report of a rule entitled ``Fisheries off West Coast States 
     in the Western Pacific; West Coast Salmon Fisheries; 
     Commercial Closure from Fort Ross to Point Reyes, CA; 
     Inseason Adjustment from Cape Flattery to Leadbetter Point, 
     WA'', received August 10, 1999; to the Committee on Commerce, 
     Science, and Transportation.
       EC-4769. A communication from the Acting Director, Office 
     of Sustainable Fisheries, National Marine Fisheries Service, 
     Department of Commerce, transmitting, pursuant to law, the 
     report of a rule entitled ``Fisheries of the Exclusive 
     Economic Zone off Alaska: Pacific Ocean Perch in the Central 
     Regulatory Area'', received August 10, 1999; to the Committee 
     on Commerce, Science, and Transportation.
       EC-4770. A communication from the Acting Director, Office 
     of Sustainable Fisheries, National Marine Fisheries Service, 
     Department of Commerce, transmitting, pursuant to law, the 
     report of a rule entitled ``Fisheries of the Exclusive 
     Economic Zone off Alaska: Pacific Ocean Perch in the Central 
     Regulatory Area'', received August 10, 1999; to the Committee 
     on Commerce, Science, and Transportation.
       EC-4771. A communication from the Acting Director, Office 
     of Sustainable Fisheries, National Marine Fisheries Service, 
     Department of Commerce, transmitting, pursuant to law, the 
     report of a rule entitled ``Fisheries of the Exclusive 
     Economic Zone off Alaska: Northern Rockfish in the Central 
     Regulatory Area'', received August 10, 1999; to the Committee 
     on Commerce, Science, and Transportation.
       EC-4772. A communication from the Acting Director, Office 
     of Sustainable Fisheries, National Marine Fisheries Service, 
     Department of Commerce, transmitting, pursuant to law, the 
     report of a rule entitled ``Fisheries of the Exclusive 
     Economic Zone off Alaska: Northern Rockfish in the Central 
     Regulatory Area'', received August 10, 1999; to the Committee 
     on Commerce, Science, and Transportation.
       EC-4773. A communication from the Acting Director, Office 
     of Sustainable Fisheries, National Marine Fisheries Service, 
     Department of Commerce, transmitting, pursuant to law, the 
     report of a rule entitled ``Fisheries of the Exclusive 
     Economic Zone off Alaska: Deep-Water Species Fishery by 
     Vessels using Trawl Gear in the Gulf of Alaska'', received 
     August 10, 1999; to the Committee on Commerce, Science, and 
     Transportation.
       EC-4774. A communication from the Acting Director, Office 
     of Sustainable Fisheries, National Marine Fisheries Service, 
     Department of Commerce, transmitting, pursuant to law, the 
     report of a rule entitled ``Fisheries of the Exclusive 
     Economic Zone off Alaska: Deep-Water Species Fishery by 
     Vessels using Trawl Gear in the Gulf of Alaska'', received 
     August 10, 1999; to the Committee on Commerce, Science, and 
     Transportation.
       EC-4775. A communication from the Acting Director, Office 
     of Sustainable Fisheries, National Marine Fisheries Service, 
     Department of Commerce, transmitting, pursuant to law, the 
     report of a rule entitled ``Closure of the Central Regulatory 
     Area of the Gulf of Alaska to Retention of Sablefish With 
     Trawl Gear'', received August 18, 1999; to the Committee on 
     Commerce, Science, and Transportation.
       EC-4776. A communication from the Acting Director, Office 
     of Sustainable Fisheries, National Marine Fisheries Service, 
     Department of Commerce, transmitting, pursuant to law, the 
     report of a rule entitled ``Closure of the Central Regulatory 
     Area of the Gulf of Alaska to Directed Fishing for Pacific 
     Ocean Perch'', received August 12, 1999; to the Committee on 
     Commerce, Science, and Transportation.
       EC-4777. A communication from the Acting Director, Office 
     of Sustainable Fisheries, National Marine Fisheries Service, 
     Department of Commerce, transmitting, pursuant to law, the 
     report of a rule entitled ``Closure of the Western Regulatory 
     Area of the Gulf of Alaska to Retention of Other Rockfish'', 
     received August 12, 1999; to the Committee on Commerce, 
     Science, and Transportation.
       EC-4778. A communication from the Assistant Secretary of 
     Defense, transmitting, pursuant to law, a report relative to 
     the implementation of the TRICARE program; to the Committee 
     on Armed Services.
       EC-4779. A communication from the Under Secretary of the 
     Navy, transmitting, pursuant to law, a report relative to the 
     decision to study certain functions performed by military and 
     civilian personnel for possible performance by private 
     contractors; to the Committee on Armed Services.
       EC-4780. A communication from the Secretary of Defense, 
     transmitting, the report of a retirement; to the Committee on 
     Armed Services.
       EC-4781. A communication from the Assistant Secretary, 
     Legislative Affairs, Department of State, transmitting, 
     pursuant to law, a report relative to the Panama Canal Act of 
     1979; to the Committee on Armed Services.
       EC-4782. A communication from the President of the United 
     States, transmitting, pursuant to law, a report relative to 
     Iraq's weapons of mass destruction programs; to the Committee 
     on Foreign Relations.
       EC-4783. A communication from the Assistant Legal Adviser 
     for Treaty Affairs, Department of State, transmitting, 
     pursuant to law, the report of the texts and background 
     statements of international agreements, other than treaties; 
     to the Committee on Foreign Relations.
       EC-4784. A communication from the Director, Office of 
     Government Ethics, transmitting, pursuant to law, the report 
     of a rule entitled ``Civil Monetary Penalties Inflation 
     Adjustments for Ethics in Government Act Violations'' 
     (RIN3209-AA00 & 3209-AA13), received August 24, 1999; to the 
     Committee on Governmental Affairs.
       EC-4785. A communication from the Executive Director, 
     Committee for Purchase from People who are Blind or Severely 
     Disabled, transmitting, pursuant to law, the report of a rule 
     relative to additions to the Procurement List, received 
     August 20, 1999; to the Committee on Governmental Affairs.
       EC-4786. A communication from the Chairman and the 
     President, The John F. Kennedy Center for the Performing 
     Arts, transmitting, pursuant to law, the 1998 annual report; 
     to the Committee on Rules and Administration.
       EC-4787. A communication from the Chief, Regulations Unit, 
     Internal Revenue Service, Department of the Treasury, 
     transmitting, pursuant to law, the report of a rule entitled 
     ``Boyd Gaming Commission v. Commissioner, Announcement 99-
     77'' (Announcement 99-77), received August 19, 1999; to the 
     Committee on Finance.
       EC-4788. A communication from the Chief, Regulations Unit, 
     Internal Revenue Service,

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     Department of the Treasury, transmitting, pursuant to law, 
     the report of a rule entitled ``September 1999 Applicable 
     Federal Rates'' (Revenue Ruling 99-37), received August 19, 
     1999; to the Committee on Finance.
       EC-4789. A communication from the Chief, Regulations Unit, 
     Internal Revenue Service, Department of the Treasury, 
     transmitting, pursuant to law, the report of a rule entitled 
     ``Announcement 99-89, Correction of Rev. Rul. 99-23'' (Ann. 
     99-89), received August 19, 1999; to the Committee on 
     Finance.
       EC-4790. A communication from the Chief, Regulations Unit, 
     Internal Revenue Service, Department of the Treasury, 
     transmitting, pursuant to law, the report of a rule entitled 
     ``1999 National Pool'' (Rev. Proc. 99-23), received August 
     24, 1999; to the Committee on Finance.
       EC-4791. A communication from the Chief, Regulations Unit, 
     Internal Revenue Service, Department of the Treasury, 
     transmitting, pursuant to law, the report of a rule entitled 
     ``Weighted Average Interest Rate Update'' (Notice 99-39), 
     received August 24, 1999; to the Committee on Finance.
       EC-4792. A communication from the Secretary of Health and 
     Human Services, transmitting, pursuant to law, a report 
     relative to the level of coverage and expenditures for 
     religious nonmedical health care institutions for fiscal year 
     1997; to the Committee on Finance.
       EC-4793. A communication from the Secretary of 
     Transportation, transmitting, pursuant to law, a report 
     entitled ``Transition to Quieter Airplanes''; to the 
     Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation.
       EC-4794. A communication from the Secretary of the 
     Treasury, transmitting, pursuant to law, a report relative to 
     the Telecommunications Development Fund; to the Committee on 
     Commerce, Science, and Transportation.
       EC-4795. A communication from the President of The United 
     States, transmitting, pursuant to law, a report relative to 
     the national emergency with respect to Iraq; to the Committee 
     on Banking, Housing, and Urban Affairs.
       EC-4796. A communication from the Acting Assistant Attorney 
     General, transmitting, pursuant to law, a report relative to 
     the Equal Credit Opportunities Act for calendar years 1996 
     and 1997; to the Committee on Banking, Housing, and Urban 
     Affairs.
       EC-4797. A communication from the Managing Director, 
     Federal Housing Finance Board, transmitting, pursuant to law, 
     the report of a rule entitled ``Availability of Unpublished 
     Information'' (RIN3069-AA81), received August 20, 1999; to 
     the Committee on Banking, Housing, and Urban Affairs.
       EC-4798. A communication from the President and Chairman, 
     Export-Import Bank of the United States, transmitting, 
     pursuant to law, a report relative to a transaction involving 
     U.S. exports to the People's Republic of China; to the 
     Committee on Banking, Housing, and Urban Affairs.
       EC-4799. A communication from the Assistant General Counsel 
     For Regulations, Department of Housing and Urban Development, 
     transmitting, pursuant to law, the report of a rule entitled 
     ``Section 8 Tenant Based Assistance; Statutory Merger of 
     Section 8 Certificate and Voucher Programs; Notice of Change 
     in Effective Date'' (RIN2577-AB91) (FR-4428-N-02), received 
     August 24, 1999; to the Committee on Banking, Housing, and 
     Urban Affairs.
       EC-4800. A communication from the Assistant General Counsel 
     For Regulations, Department of Housing and Urban Development, 
     transmitting, pursuant to law, the report of a rule entitled 
     ``Compliance Procedures for Affirmative Fair Housing 
     Marketing; Nomenclature Change'' (RIN2529- AA87) (FR-4514-F-
     01), received August 24, 1999; to the Committee on Banking, 
     Housing, and Urban Affairs.
       EC-4801. A communication from the Assistant General Counsel 
     For Regulations, Department of Housing and Urban Development, 
     transmitting, pursuant to law, the report of a rule entitled 
     ``HUD Acquisition Regulation; Miscellaneous Revisions'' 
     (RIN2525-AA24) (FR-4115-I-01), received August 24, 1999; to 
     the Committee on Banking, Housing, and Urban Affairs.
       EC-4802. A communication from the Assistant General 
     Counsel, Office of the Chief Financial Officer, Department of 
     Education, transmitting, pursuant to law, the report of a 
     rule entitled ``Final Regulations: Direct Grant Programs'', 
     received August 24, 1999; to the Committee on Health, 
     Education, Labor, and Pensions.
       EC-4803. A communication from the General Counsel, Federal 
     Emergency Management Agency, transmitting, pursuant to law, 
     the report of a rule entitled ``Suspension of Community 
     Eligibility; 64 FR 44421; 08/16/99'' (Docket No. FEMA-7719), 
     received August 20, 1999; to the Committee on Banking, 
     Housing, and Urban Affairs.
       EC-4804. A communication from the Secretary, Division of 
     Investment Management, Securities and Exchange Commission, 
     transmitting, pursuant to law, the report of a rule entitled 
     ``Amendments to Rule 17j-1 under the Investment Company Act 
     of 1940; Personal Investment Activities of Investment Company 
     Personnel'' (RIN3235-AG27), received August 24, 1999; to the 
     Committee on Banking, Housing, and Urban Affairs.
       EC-4805. A communication from the Secretary of Health and 
     Human Services, transmitting, pursuant to law, a report 
     entitled ``Performance Improvement 1999: Evaluation 
     Activities of the U.S. Department of Health and Human 
     Services'' for fiscal year 1998; to the Committee on Health, 
     Education, Labor, and Pensions.
       EC-4806. A communication from the Chairman, National 
     Committee on Vital and Health Statistics, transmitting, 
     pursuant to law, a report relative to the implementation of 
     the administrative simplification provisions of the ``Health 
     Insurance Portability and Accountability Act''; to the 
     Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions.
       EC-4807. A communication from the Director, 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'' 
     (98F-0571), received August 20, 1999; to the Committee on 
     Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions.
       EC-4808. A communication from the Director, 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'' 
     (98F-0570), received August 20, 1999; to the Committee on 
     Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions.
       EC-4809. A communication from the Director, 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 ``Over-the-
     Counter Drug Products Containing Colloidal Silver Ingredients 
     of Silver Salts'' (96N-0144), received August 20, 1999; to 
     the Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions.
       EC-4810. A communication from the Director, 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 ``General and 
     Plastic Surgery Devices, Effective Date of Requirement for 
     Premarket Approval of the Silicone Inflatable Breast 
     Prosthesis'' (RIN0910-A217), received August 20, 1999; to the 
     Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions.
       EC-4811. A communication from the Acting Director, Office 
     of Standards, Regulations, and Variances, Mine Safety and 
     Health Administration, Department of Labor, transmitting, 
     pursuant to law, the report of a rule entitled ``Removal of 
     30 CFR Parts 26 and 29; Removal of 30 CFR Part 75, Subpart S 
     and Revision of Subpart I'' (RIN1219-AA98), received August 
     20, 1999; to the Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and 
     Pensions.
       EC-4812. A communication from the Acting Director, Office 
     of Standards, Regulations, and Variances, Mine Safety and 
     Health Administration, Department of Labor, transmitting, 
     pursuant to law, the report of a rule entitled ``Safety 
     Standard for Preshift Examinations in Underground Coal 
     Mines'' (RIN1219-AB10), received August 20, 1999; to the 
     Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions.
       EC-4813. A communication from the Acting Director, Office 
     of Standards, Regulations, and Variances, Mine Safety and 
     Health Administration, Department of Labor, transmitting, 
     pursuant to law, the report of a rule entitled ``Calibration 
     and Maintenance Procedures for Wet-Test Meters and Coal Mine 
     Respirable Dust Samplers'' (RIN1219-AA98), received August 
     20, 1999; to the Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and 
     Pensions.
       EC-4814. A communication from the Assistant General Counsel 
     for Regulatory Law, Office of Environment, Safety and Health, 
     Department of Energy, transmitting, pursuant to law, the 
     report of a rule entitled ``Radiation-Generating Devices 
     Guide'' (DOE G 441.1-5), received August 20, 1999; to the 
     Committee on Energy and Natural Resources.
       EC-4815. A communication from the Assistant General Counsel 
     for Regulatory Law, Office of Environment, Safety and Health, 
     Department of Energy, transmitting, pursuant to law, the 
     report of a rule entitled ``Evaluation and Control of 
     Radiation Dose to the Embryo/Fetus Guide'' (DOE G 441.1-6), 
     received August 20, 1999; to the Committee on Energy and 
     Natural Resources.
       EC-4816. A communication from the Assistant General Counsel 
     for Regulatory Law, Office of Environment, Safety and Health, 
     Department of Energy, transmitting, pursuant to law, the 
     report of a rule entitled ``Work Authorization System'' (DOE 
     O 412.1), received August 20, 1999; to the Committee on 
     Energy and Natural Resources.
       EC-4817. A communication from the Acting Assistant 
     Secretary of the Interior, Bureau of Land Management, 
     transmitting, pursuant to law, the report of a rule entitled 
     ``Location, Recording, and Maintenance of Mining Claims'' 
     (RIN1004-AD31), received August 19, 1999; to the Committee on 
     Energy and Natural Resources.
       EC-4818. A communication from the Congressional Review 
     Coordinator, Regulatory Analysis and Development, Policy and 
     Program Development, Animal and Plant Health Inspection 
     Service, Department of Agriculture, transmitting, pursuant to 
     law, the

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     report of a rule entitled ``Mediterranean Fruit Fly; Removal 
     of Quarantined Area'' (Docket #98-083-5), received August 20, 
     1999; to the Committee on Agriculture, Nutrition, and 
     Forestry.
       EC-4819. A communication from the Congressional Review 
     Coordinator, Regulatory Analysis and Development, Policy and 
     Program Development, Animal and Plant Health Inspection 
     Service, Department of Agriculture, transmitting, pursuant to 
     law, the report of a rule entitled ``Importation of Gypsy 
     Moth Host Materials from Canada'' (Docket #98-110-1), 
     received August 20, 1999; to the Committee on Agriculture, 
     Nutrition, and Forestry.
       EC-4820. A communication from the Administrator, Food 
     Safety and Inspection Service, Department of Agriculture, 
     transmitting, pursuant to law, the report of a rule entitled 
     ``Electronic Freedom of Information Act'' (Docket #99-034-F), 
     received August 19, 1999; to the Committee on Agriculture, 
     Nutrition, and Forestry.
       EC-4821. A communication from the Administrator, Food 
     Safety and Inspection Service, Department of Agriculture, 
     transmitting, pursuant to law, the report of a rule entitled 
     ``Use of Soy Protein Concentrate, Modified Food Starch, and 
     Carrageenan as Binders in Certain Meat Products'' (RIN0583-
     AB82), received August 20, 1999; to the Committee on 
     Agriculture, Nutrition, and Forestry.
       EC-4822. A communication from the Administrator, 
     Agricultural Marketing Service, Department of Agriculture, 
     transmitting, pursuant to law, the report of a rule entitled 
     ``Pork Promotion, Research, and Consumer Information Order--
     Decrease in Importer Assessments'' (LS-99-03), received 
     August 19, 1999; to the Committee on Agriculture, Nutrition, 
     and Forestry.
       EC-4823. A communication from the Director, Office of 
     Procurement and Property Management, Department of 
     Agriculture, transmitting, pursuant to law, the report of a 
     rule entitled ``Agriculture Acquisition Regulation; Part 413 
     Reorganization; Simplified Acquisition Procedures'' (RIN0599-
     AA04), received August 20, 1999; to the Committee on 
     Agriculture, Nutrition, and Forestry.
       EC-4824. A communication from the Acting Director, Fish and 
     Wildlife Service, Department of the Interior, transmitting, 
     pursuant to law, the report of a rule entitled ``Endangered 
     and Threatened Wildlife and Plants; Final Rule to Remove the 
     American Peregrine Falcon from the Federal Lists of 
     Endangered and Threatened Wildlife; and to Remove the 
     Similarity of Appearance Provision for Free-Flying Peregrines 
     in the Conterminous United States'' (RIN1018-AF04), received 
     August 20, 1999; to the Committee on Environment and Public 
     Works.
       EC-4825. A communication from the Acting Assistant 
     Secretary for Fish and Wildlife and Parks, Fish and Wildlife 
     Service, Department of the Interior, transmitting, pursuant 
     to law, the report of a rule entitled ``Migratory Bird 
     Hunting; Approval of Tungsten-iron and Tungsten-polymer 
     Shots, and Temporary Approval of Tungsten-matrix and Tin 
     Shots as Nontoxic for Hunting Waterfowl and Coots'' (RIN1018-
     AF65), received August 18, 1999; to the Committee on 
     Environment and Public Works.
       EC-4826. A communication from the Acting Assistant 
     Secretary for Fish and Wildlife and Parks, Fish and Wildlife 
     Service, Department of the Interior, transmitting, pursuant 
     to law, the report of a rule entitled ``Migratory Bird 
     Hunting; Final Frameworks for Early Season Migratory Bird 
     Hunting Regulations'' (RIN1018-AF24), received August 24, 
     1999; to the Committee on Environment and Public Works.
       EC-4827. A communication from the Assistant Secretary for 
     Fish and Wildlife and Parks, Fish and Wildlife Service, 
     Department of the Interior, transmitting, pursuant to law, 
     the report of a rule entitled ``Migratory Bird Hunting: 
     Migratory Bird Hunting Regulations on Certain Federal Indian 
     Reservations and Ceded Lands for the 1999-2000 Early Season'' 
     (RIN1018-AF24), received August 24, 1999; to the Committee on 
     Environment and Public Works.
       EC-4828. A communication from the Assistant Secretary for 
     Fish and Wildlife and Parks, Fish and Wildlife Service, 
     Department of the Interior, transmitting, pursuant to law, 
     the report of a rule entitled ``Migratory Bird Hunting: Early 
     Season and Bag and Possession Limits for Certain Migratory 
     Game Birds in the Contiguous United States, Alaska, Hawaii, 
     Puerto Rico and the Virgin Islands'' (RIN1018-AF24), received 
     August 24, 1999; to the Committee on Environment and Public 
     Works.
       EC-4829. A communication from the Director, Office of 
     Congressional Affairs, Nuclear Material Safety and 
     Safeguards, Nuclear Regulatory Commission, transmitting, 
     pursuant to law, the report of a rule entitled ``10 CFR Part 
     76, Certification Renewal and Amendment Processes'' (RIN3150-
     AF85), received August 19, 1999; to the Committee on 
     Environment and Public Works.
       EC-4830. A communication from the Director, Office of 
     Regulatory Management and Information, Office of Policy, 
     Planning and Evaluation, Environmental Protection Agency, 
     transmitting, pursuant to law, the report of a rule entitled 
     ``Approval and Promulgation of Air Quality Implementation 
     Plans; State of Colorado; Colorado Springs Carbon Monoxide 
     Redesignation to Attainment, Designation of Areas for Air 
     Quality Planning Purposes, and Approval of a Related 
     Revision'' (FRL #6410-7), received August 19, 1999; to the 
     Committee on Environment and Public Works.
       EC-4831. A communication from the Director, Office of 
     Regulatory Management and Information, Office of Policy, 
     Planning and Evaluation, Environmental Protection Agency, 
     transmitting, pursuant to law, the report of a rule entitled 
     ``Incorporation by Reference of State Hazardous Waste 
     Management Program'' (FRL #6423-8), received August 20, 1999; 
     to the Committee on Environment and Public Works.
       EC-4832. A communication from the Assistant Secretary, 
     Legislative Affairs, Department of State, transmitting, 
     pursuant to the Arms Export Control Act, the report of a 
     certification of a proposed license for the export of defense 
     articles or services, under a contract, in the amount of 
     $50,000,000 or more to Japan; to the Committee on Foreign 
     Relations.
       EC-4833. A communication from the Assistant Secretary, 
     Legislative Affairs, Department of State, transmitting, 
     pursuant to the Arms Export Control Act, the report of a 
     certification of a proposed license for the export of defense 
     articles or services, under a contract, in the amount of 
     $50,000,000 or more to Russia; to the Committee on Foreign 
     Relations.
       EC-4834. A communication from the Assistant Secretary, 
     Legislative Affairs, Department of State, transmitting, 
     pursuant to the Arms Export Control Act, the report of a 
     certification of a proposed license for the export of defense 
     articles or services, under a contract, in the amount of 
     $50,000,000 or more to France; to the Committee on Foreign 
     Relations.
       EC-4835. A communication from the Assistant Secretary, 
     Legislative Affairs, Department of State, transmitting, 
     pursuant to the Arms Export Control Act, the report of a 
     certification of a proposed license for defense articles and 
     services in the amount of $50,000,000 or more with Turkey; to 
     the Committee on Foreign Relations.
       EC-4836. A communication from the Assistant Secretary, 
     Legislative Affairs, Department of State, transmitting, 
     pursuant to the Arms Export Control Act, the report of a 
     certification of a proposed Manufacturing License Agreement 
     for the export of defense services, under a contract in the 
     amount of $50,000,000 or more with the United Kingdom and 
     France; to the Committee on Foreign Relations.
       EC-4837. A communication from the Assistant Secretary, 
     Legislative Affairs, Department of State, transmitting, 
     pursuant to the Arms Export Control Act, the report of a 
     certification of a proposed Manufacturing License Agreement 
     for the export of defense services, under a contract in the 
     amount of $50,000,000 or more with Canada; to the Committee 
     on Foreign Relations.
       EC-4838. A communication from the Assistant Secretary, 
     Legislative Affairs, Department of State, transmitting, 
     pursuant to the Arms Export Control Act, the report of a 
     certification of a proposed Manufacturing License Agreement 
     for the export of defense services, under a contract in the 
     amount of $50,000,000 or more with Italy and Spain; to the 
     Committee on Foreign Relations.
       EC-4839. A communication from the Assistant Secretary, 
     Legislative Affairs, Department of State, transmitting, 
     pursuant to the Arms Export Control Act, the report of a 
     certification of a proposed Manufacturing License Agreement 
     for the export of defense services, under a contract in the 
     amount of $50,000,000 or more with Japan; to the Committee on 
     Foreign Relations.
       EC-4840. A communication from the Assistant Secretary, 
     Legislative Affairs, Department of State, transmitting, 
     pursuant to the Arms Export Control Act, the report of a 
     certification of a proposed Manufacturing License Agreement 
     with Germany; to the Committee on Foreign Relations.
       EC-4841. A communication from the Assistant Secretary, 
     Legislative Affairs, Department of State, transmitting, 
     pursuant to the Arms Export Control Act, the report of a 
     certification of a proposed Manufacturing License Agreement 
     with France; to the Committee on Foreign Relations.
       EC-4842. A communication from the Assistant Secretary, 
     Legislative Affairs, Department of State, transmitting, 
     pursuant to the Arms Export Control Act, the report of a 
     certification of a proposed Manufacturing License Agreement 
     with Belgium and the Netherlands; to the Committee on Foreign 
     Relations.
       EC-4843. A communication from the Assistant Secretary, 
     Legislative Affairs, Department of State, transmitting, 
     pursuant to the Arms Export Control Act, the report of a 
     certification of a proposed Manufacturing License Agreement 
     with Japan; to the Committee on Foreign Relations.
       EC-4844. A communication from the Assistant Secretary, 
     Legislative Affairs, Department of State, transmitting, 
     pursuant to the Arms Export Control Act, the report of a 
     certification of a proposed Technical Assistance Agreement 
     with Japan; to the Committee on Foreign Relations.
       EC-4845. A communication from the President of the United 
     States, transmitting, pursuant to law, a report relative to 
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     the Foreign Operations, Export Financing and Related Programs 
     Appropriations Act of 1999; to the Committee on Foreign 
     Relations.
       EC-4846. A communication from the Program Analyst, Office 
     of the Chief Counsel, Federal Aviation Administration, 
     Department of Commerce, transmitting, pursuant to law, the 
     report of a rule entitled ``Transport Category Rotorcraft 
     Performance; Final Rule; Request for Comments (8-19/8-16)'' 
     (RIN2120-AG86), received August 19, 1999; to the Committee on 
     Commerce, Science, and Transportation.
       EC-4847. A communication from the Program Analyst, Office 
     of the Chief Counsel, Federal Aviation Administration, 
     Department of Commerce, transmitting, pursuant to law, the 
     report of a rule entitled ``Harmonization of Critical Parts 
     Rotorcraft Regulations (8-2/8-23)'' (RIN2120-AG60), received 
     August 24, 1999; to the Committee on Commerce, Science, and 
     Transportation.
       EC-4848. A communication from the Program Analyst, Office 
     of the Chief Counsel, Federal Aviation Administration, 
     Department of Commerce, transmitting, pursuant to law, the 
     report of a rule entitled ``Revisions to Digital Flight 
     Recorder Requirements for Airbus Airplanes (8-24/8-23)'' 
     (RIN2120-AG88), received August 24, 1999; to the Committee on 
     Commerce, Science, and Transportation.
       EC-4849. A communication from the Program Analyst, Office 
     of the Chief Counsel, Federal Aviation Administration, 
     Department of Commerce, transmitting, pursuant to law, the 
     report of a rule entitled ``Normal Category Rotorcraft 
     Maximum Weight and Passenger Seat Limitation (8-18/8-16)'' 
     (RIN2120-AF33), received August 18, 1999; to the Committee on 
     Commerce, Science, and Transportation.
       EC-4850. A communication from the Program Analyst, Office 
     of the Chief Counsel, Federal Aviation Administration, 
     Department of Commerce, transmitting, pursuant to law, the 
     report of a rule entitled ``Airspace and Flight Operations 
     Requirements for Kodak Albuquerque International Balloon 
     Fiesta; Albuquerque, NM (8-17/16)'' (RIN2120-AG79), received 
     August 18, 1999; to the Committee on Commerce, Science, and 
     Transportation.
       EC-4851. A communication from the Program Analyst, Office 
     of the Chief Counsel, Federal Aviation Administration, 
     Department of Commerce, transmitting, pursuant to law, the 
     report of a rule entitled ``Standard Instrument Approach 
     Procedures; Miscellaneous Amendments (18); Amdt. No. 1945 (8-
     13/8-16)'' (RIN2120-AA65) (1999-0041), received August 18, 
     1999; to the Committee on Commerce, Science, and 
     Transportation.
       EC-4852. A communication from the Program Analyst, Office 
     of the Chief Counsel, Federal Aviation Administration, 
     Department of Commerce, transmitting, pursuant to law, the 
     report of a rule entitled ``Amendment to Class E Airspace; 
     Emporia, KS; Direct Final Rule; Confirmation of Effective 
     Date; Docket No. 99-ACE-24 (8-16/8-16)'' (RIN2120-AA66) 
     (1999-0266), received August 18, 1999; to the Committee on 
     Commerce, Science, and Transportation.
       EC-4853. A communication from the Program Analyst, Office 
     of the Chief Counsel, Federal Aviation Administration, 
     Department of Commerce, transmitting, pursuant to law, the 
     report of a rule entitled ``Amendment to Class E Airspace; 
     Rolly/Vichy, MO; Direct Final Rule; Confirmation of Effective 
     Date; Docket No. 99-ACE-26 (8-16/8-16)'' (RIN2120-AA66) 
     (1999-0265), received August 18, 1999; to the Committee on 
     Commerce, Science, and Transportation.
       EC-4854. A communication from the Program Analyst, Office 
     of the Chief Counsel, Federal Aviation Administration, 
     Department of Commerce, transmitting, pursuant to law, the 
     report of a rule entitled ``Amendment to Class E Airspace; 
     Lyons, KS; Direct Final Rule; Request for Comments; Docket 
     No. 99-ACE-38 (8-16/8-16)'' (RIN2120-AA66) (1999-0263), 
     received August 18, 1999; to the Committee on Commerce, 
     Science, and Transportation.
       EC-4855. A communication from the Program Analyst, Office 
     of the Chief Counsel, Federal Aviation Administration, 
     Department of Commerce, transmitting, pursuant to law, the 
     report of a rule entitled ``Amendment to Class E Airspace; 
     Ava, MO; Direct Final Rule; Request for Comments; Docket No. 
     99-ACE-37 (8-16/8-16)'' (RIN2120-AA66) (1999-0264), received 
     August 18, 1999; to the Committee on Commerce, Science, and 
     Transportation.
       EC-4856. A communication from the Program Analyst, Office 
     of the Chief Counsel, Federal Aviation Administration, 
     Department of Commerce, transmitting, pursuant to law, the 
     report of a rule entitled ``Amendment to Class E Airspace; 
     Frederick Municipal Airport, MD; Docket No. 99-AEA-04 (8-18/
     8-19)'' (RIN2120-AA66) (1999-0270), received August 19, 1999; 
     to the Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation.
       EC-4857. A communication from the Program Analyst, Office 
     of the Chief Counsel, Federal Aviation Administration, 
     Department of Commerce, transmitting, pursuant to law, the 
     report of a rule entitled ``Amendment to Class E Airspace; 
     Roosevelt Roads NS (Ofstie Field), PR; Docket No. 99-ASO- (8-
     13/8-16)'' (RIN2120-AA66) (1999-0267), received August 18, 
     1999; to the Committee on Commerce, Science, and 
     Transportation.
       EC-4858. A communication from the Program Analyst, Office 
     of the Chief Counsel, Federal Aviation Administration, 
     Department of Commerce, transmitting, pursuant to law, the 
     report of a rule entitled ``Establishment of Class E 
     Airspace; Ossining, NY; Docket No. 99-AEA-06 (8-13/8-16)'' 
     (RIN2120-AA66) (1999-0269), received August 18, 1999; to the 
     Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation.
       EC-4859. A communication from the Program Analyst, Office 
     of the Chief Counsel, Federal Aviation Administration, 
     Department of Commerce, transmitting, pursuant to law, the 
     report of a rule entitled ``Revision of Class E Airspace; 
     Lake Hood, Elmendorf AFB, and Merrill Field, AK; Docket No. 
     99-AAL-6 (8-13/8-16)'' (RIN2120-AA66) (1999-0268), received 
     August 18, 1999; to the Committee on Commerce, Science, and 
     Transportation.
       EC-4860. A communication from the Program Analyst, Office 
     of the Chief Counsel, Federal Aviation Administration, 
     Department of Commerce, transmitting, pursuant to law, the 
     report of a rule entitled ``Airworthiness Directives: Airbus 
     Model A310 Series; Docket No. 93-NM-125 (8-18/8-19)'' 
     (RIN2120-AA64) (1999-0305), received August 19, 1999; to the 
     Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation.
       EC-4861. A communication from the Program Analyst, Office 
     of the Chief Counsel, Federal Aviation Administration, 
     Department of Commerce, transmitting, pursuant to law, the 
     report of a rule entitled ``Airworthiness Directives: 
     Schweizer Aircraft Corporation Model 269A, 269A-1, 269B, 
     269C, 269C-1, and 269D Helicopters; Request for Comments; 
     Docket No. 98-SW-31 (8-18/8-19)'' (RIN2120-AA64) (1999-0304), 
     received August 19, 1999; to the Committee on Commerce, 
     Science, and Transportation.
       EC-4862. A communication from the Program Analyst, Office 
     of the Chief Counsel, Federal Aviation Administration, 
     Department of Commerce, transmitting, pursuant to law, the 
     report of a rule entitled ``Airworthiness Directives: 
     Empressa Brasileira de Aeronautica, S.A. Model EMB-120 Series 
     Airplanes; Docket No. 98-NM-233 (8-18/8-19)'' (RIN2120-AA64) 
     (1999-0306), received August 19, 1999; to the Committee on 
     Commerce, Science, and Transportation.
       EC-4863. A communication from the Program Analyst, Office 
     of the Chief Counsel, Federal Aviation Administration, 
     Department of Commerce, transmitting, pursuant to law, the 
     report of a rule entitled ``Airworthiness Directives: Israel 
     Aircraft Industries, Ltd., Model Asta SPX Series Airplanes; 
     Request for Comments; Docket No. 99-NM-204 (8-18/8-19)'' 
     (RIN2120-AA64) (1999-0307), received August 19, 1999; to the 
     Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation.
       EC-4864. A communication from the Program Analyst, Office 
     of the Chief Counsel, Federal Aviation Administration, 
     Department of Commerce, transmitting, pursuant to law, the 
     report of a rule entitled ``Airworthiness Directives: Pilatus 
     Aircraft, Ltd. Models PC-12 and PC-12/45 Airplanes; Docket 
     No. 99-CE-20 (8-13/8-16)'' (RIN2120-AA64) (1999-0303), 
     received August 18, 1999; to the Committee on Commerce, 
     Science, and Transportation.
       EC-4865. A communication from the Program Analyst, Office 
     of the Chief Counsel, Federal Aviation Administration, 
     Department of Commerce, transmitting, pursuant to law, the 
     report of a rule entitled ``Airworthiness Directives: Boeing 
     Model 777 Series Airplanes; Docket No. 98-NM-275 (8-13/8-
     16)'' (RIN2120-AA64) (1999-03023), received August 18, 1999; 
     to the Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation.
       EC-4866. A communication from the Secretary of Defense, 
     transmitting, pursuant to law, a report entitled ``Adapting 
     Military Sex Crime Investigations to Changing Times''; to the 
     Committee on Armed Services.
       EC-4867. A communication from the Assistant Secretary of 
     Defense, Health Affairs, transmitting, a report relative to 
     Y2K compliance and the TRICARE Management Activity; to the 
     Committee on Armed Services.
       EC-4868. A communication from the Assistant Secretary of 
     Defense, Force Management Policy, transmitting, pursuant to 
     law, the annual report on the effectiveness and costs of the 
     civilian voluntary separation incentive pay program for 
     fiscal year 1998; to the Committee on Armed Services.
       EC-4869. A communication from the Director, Defense 
     Procurement, Department of Defense, transmitting, pursuant to 
     law, the report of a rule entitled ``Short Form Research 
     Contract Clauses'' (DFARS Case 99-D014), received August 26, 
     1999; to the Committee on Armed Services.
       EC-4870. A communication from the Secretary of Defense and 
     the Secretary of Energy, transmitting jointly, pursuant to 
     law, a report entitled ``Tritium Production Technology 
     Options''; to the Committee on Armed Services.
       EC-4871. A communication from the Acting Regulations 
     Officer, Office of Process and Innovation Management, Social 
     Security Administration, transmitting, pursuant to law, the 
     report of a rule entitled ``Revised Medical Criteria for 
     Determination of Disability, Endocrine System and Related 
     Criteria'' (RIN0960-AE65), received August 26, 1999; to the 
     Committee on Finance.
       EC-4872. A communication from the Chief, Regulations Unit, 
     Internal Revenue Service,

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     Department of the Treasury, transmitting, pursuant to law, 
     the report of a rule entitled ``Capital Gains, Installment 
     Sales, Unrecaptured Section 1250 Gain'' (RIN1545-AW85), 
     received August 26, 1999; to the Committee on Finance.
       EC-4873. A communication from the Chief, Regulations Unit, 
     Internal Revenue Service, Department of the Treasury, 
     transmitting, pursuant to law, the report of a rule entitled 
     ``Coordinated Issue: All Industries--Research Tax Credit--
     Qualified Research'' (UIL-41.51-11), received August 26, 
     1999; to the Committee on Finance.
       EC-4874. A communication from the Chief, Regulations Unit, 
     Internal Revenue Service, Department of the Treasury, 
     transmitting, pursuant to law, the report of a rule entitled 
     ``Coordinated Issue: All Industries--Research Tax Credit--
     Internal Use Software'' (UIL-41.51-10), received August 26, 
     1999; to the Committee on Finance.
       EC-4875. A communication from the Chief, Regulations Unit, 
     Internal Revenue Service, Department of the Treasury, 
     transmitting, pursuant to law, the report of a rule entitled 
     ``Rev. Rul. 99-31, BLS-LIFO Department Store Indexes--July 
     1999'' (Rev. Rul. 99-31), received August 26, 1999; to the 
     Committee on Finance.
       EC-4876. A communication from the Chief, Regulations Unit, 
     Internal Revenue Service, Department of the Treasury, 
     transmitting, pursuant to law, the report of a rule entitled 
     ``Repeal of Section 415(e)'' (Notice 99-44), received August 
     18, 1999; to the Committee on Finance.
       EC-4877. A communication from the Chief, Regulations Unit, 
     Internal Revenue Service, Department of the Treasury, 
     transmitting, pursuant to law, the report of a rule entitled 
     ``TD 8380 Establishment of a Balanced Measurement System'' 
     (RIN1545-AW80), received August 30, 1999; to the Committee on 
     Finance.
       EC-4878. A communication from the Chief, Regulations Unit, 
     Internal Revenue Service, Department of the Treasury, 
     transmitting, pursuant to law, the report of a rule entitled 
     ``Effective Date of Nondiscrimination Rules for Certain 
     Government Plans'' (Notice 99-40), received August 30, 1999; 
     to the Committee on Finance.
       EC-4879. A communication from the Executive Director, 
     Committee for Purchase from People who are Blind or Severely 
     Disabled, transmitting, pursuant to law, the report of a rule 
     relative to additions to the Procurement List, received 
     August 30, 1999; to the Committee on Governmental Affairs.
       EC-4880. A communication from the Director, Office of 
     Personnel Management, transmitting, pursuant to law, the 
     report of a rule entitled ``Absence and Leave: Use of 
     Restored Leave'' (RIN3206-AI71), received August 25, 1999; to 
     the Committee on Governmental Affairs.
       EC-4881. A communication from the Chairman, Merit Systems 
     Protection Board, transmitting, pursuant to law, a report 
     entitled ``The Role of Delegated Examining Units: Hiring New 
     Employees in a Decentralized Civil Service''; to the 
     Committee on Governmental Affairs.
       EC-4882. A communication from the Under Secretary, Rural 
     Development, Department of Agriculture, transmitting, 
     pursuant to law, the report of a rule entitled ``Manufactured 
     Housing Thermal Requirements'' (RIN0575-AC11), received 
     August 30, 1999; to the Committee on Agriculture, Nutrition, 
     and Forestry.
       EC-4883. A communication from the Deputy General Counsel, 
     Small Business Administration, transmitting, pursuant to law, 
     the report of a rule entitled ``Liquidation and Sale of 
     Commercial Loans'', received August 25, 1999; to the 
     Committee on Small Business.
       EC-4884. A communication from the Director, Office of 
     Regulatory Management and Information, Office of Policy, 
     Planning and Evaluation, Environmental Protection Agency, 
     transmitting, pursuant to law, the report of a rule entitled 
     ``Chlorfenapyr; Re-Establishment of Tolerances for 
     Emergency'' (FRL #6095-8), received August 26, 1999; to the 
     Committee on Agriculture, Nutrition, and Forestry.
       EC-4885. A communication from the Director, Office of 
     Regulatory Management and Information, Office of Policy, 
     Planning and Evaluation, Environmental Protection Agency, 
     transmitting, pursuant to law, the report of a rule entitled 
     ``Cymoxanil; Extension of Tolerances for Emergency 
     Exemptions'' (FRL #6094-4), received August 26, 1999; to the 
     Committee on Agriculture, Nutrition, and Forestry.
       EC-4886. A communication from the Director, Office of 
     Regulatory Management and Information, Office of Policy, 
     Planning and Evaluation, Environmental Protection Agency, 
     transmitting, pursuant to law, the report of a rule entitled 
     ``Difenoconazole; Pesticide Tolerances for Emergency 
     Exemptions'' (FRL #6094-3), received August 26, 1999; to the 
     Committee on Agriculture, Nutrition, and Forestry.
       EC-4887. A communication from the Congressional Review 
     Coordinator, Regulatory Analysis and Development, Policy and 
     Program Development, Animal and Plant Health Inspection 
     Service, Department of Agriculture, transmitting, pursuant to 
     law, the report of a rule entitled ``Viruses, Serums, Toxins, 
     and Analogous Products; Update of Incorporation by Reference 
     for Rabies Vaccine'' (Docket No. 97-103-2), received August 
     25, 1999; to the Committee on Agriculture, Nutrition, and 
     Forestry.
       EC-4888. A communication from the Administrator, 
     Agricultural Marketing Service, Department of Agriculture, 
     transmitting, pursuant to law, the report of a rule entitled 
     ``Soybean Promotion and Research Program: Procedures to 
     Request a Referendum, LS-98-001'', received August 25, 1999; 
     to the Committee on Agriculture, Nutrition, and Forestry.
       EC-4889. A communication from the Administrator, 
     Agricultural Marketing Service, Department of Agriculture, 
     transmitting, pursuant to law, the report of a rule entitled 
     ``Oranges and Grapefruit Grown in Lower Rio Grande Valley in 
     Texas; Increased Assessment Rate'', (Docket No. FV99-906-2-
     FR), received August 25, 1999; to the Committee on 
     Agriculture, Nutrition, and Forestry.
       EC-4890. A communication from the Administrator, 
     Agricultural Marketing Service, Department of Agriculture, 
     transmitting, pursuant to law, the report of a rule entitled 
     ``Tomatoes Grown in Florida; Partial Exemption from the 
     Handling Regulation for Producer Field-Packed Tomatoes'', 
     (Docket No. FV98-966-2-IFR), received August 25, 1999; to the 
     Committee on Agriculture, Nutrition, and Forestry.
       EC-4891. A communication from the Director, Office of 
     Regulations Management, Veterans Benefits Administration, 
     Department of Veterans Affairs, transmitting, pursuant to 
     law, the report of a rule entitled ``Veterans Education: 
     Increased Allowances for the Educational Assistance Test 
     Program'' (RIN2900-AJ40), received August 26, 1999; to the 
     Committee on Veterans' Affairs.
       EC-4892. A communication from the Director, Office of 
     Regulations Management, Veterans Benefits Administration, 
     Department of Veterans Affairs, transmitting, pursuant to 
     law, the report of a rule entitled ``Delegations of 
     Authority; Tort Claims'' (RIN2900-AJ31), received August 25, 
     1999; to the Committee on Veterans' Affairs.
       EC-4893. A communication from the Administrator, Energy 
     Information Administration, Department of Energy, 
     transmitting, pursuant to law, a report entitled ``Annual 
     Energy Review 1998''; to the Committee on Energy and Natural 
     Resources.
       EC-4894. A communication from the Assistant General Counsel 
     for Regulatory Law, Department of Energy, transmitting, 
     pursuant to law, the report of a rule entitled ``Safety of 
     Accelerator Facilities'' (DOE O 420.2), received August 25, 
     1999; to the Committee on Energy and Natural Resources.
       EC-4895. A communication from the Assistant General Counsel 
     for Regulatory Law, Department of Energy, transmitting, 
     pursuant to law, the report of a rule entitled ``Nuclear 
     Explosive and Weapon Surety Program'' (AL 452.1A), received 
     August 25, 1999; to the Committee on Energy and Natural 
     Resources.
       EC-4896. A communication from the Assistant General Counsel 
     for Regulatory Law, Department of Energy, transmitting, 
     pursuant to law, the report of a rule entitled ``Occupational 
     Radiation Protection Record-Keeping and Reporting Guide'' 
     (DOE G 441.1-11), received August 25, 1999; to the Committee 
     on Energy and Natural Resources.
       EC-4897. A communication from the Assistant General Counsel 
     for Regulatory Law, Department of Energy, transmitting, 
     pursuant to law, the report of a rule entitled ``State Energy 
     Program'' (RIN1904-AB01), received August 25, 1999; to the 
     Committee on Energy and Natural Resources.
       EC-4898. A communication from the Assistant General Counsel 
     for Regulatory Law, Department of Energy, transmitting, 
     pursuant to law, the report of a rule entitled ``Posting and 
     Labeling for Radiological Control Guide'' (DOE G 441.1-10), 
     received August 25, 1999; to the Committee on Energy and 
     Natural Resources.
       EC-4899. A communication from the Assistant General Counsel 
     for Regulatory Law, Department of Energy, transmitting, 
     pursuant to law, the report of a rule entitled ``Radiation 
     Safety Training Guide'' (DOE G 441.1-12), received August 10, 
     1999; to the Committee on Energy and Natural Resources.
       EC-4900. A communication from the Assistant General Counsel 
     for Regulatory Law, Department of Energy, transmitting, 
     pursuant to law, the report of a rule entitled ``Air 
     Monitoring Guide'' (DOE G 441.1-8), received August 10, 1999; 
     to the Committee on Energy and Natural Resources.
       EC-4901. A communication from the Assistant General Counsel 
     for Regulatory Law, Department of Energy, transmitting, 
     pursuant to law, the report of a rule entitled ``Unclassified 
     Cyber Security Program'' (DOE N 205.1), received August 10, 
     1999; to the Committee on Energy and Natural Resources.
       EC-4902. A communication from the Assistant General Counsel 
     for Regulatory Law, Department of Energy, transmitting, 
     pursuant to law, the report of a rule entitled ``External 
     Dosimetry Program Guide'' (DOE G 441.1-4), received August 
     10, 1999; to the Committee on Energy and Natural Resources.
       EC-4903. A communication from the Assistant General Counsel 
     for Regulatory Law, Department of Energy, transmitting, 
     pursuant to law, the report of a rule entitled ``Internal 
     Dosimetry Program Guide'' (DOE G 441.1-3),

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     received August 10, 1999; to the Committee on Energy and 
     Natural Resources.
       EC-4904. A communication from the Secretary of 
     Transportation, transmitting, pursuant to law, a report 
     relative to the Chittenden County Circumferential Highway 
     project in Vermont; to the Committee on Environment and 
     Public Works.
       EC-4905. A communication from the Director, Federal 
     Emergency Management Agency, transmitting, pursuant to law, a 
     report relative to the Stafford Act assistance for Texas 
     under Presidential emergency declaration FEMA-3127-EM; to the 
     Committee on Environment and Public Works.
       EC-4906. A communication from the General Counsel, Federal 
     Emergency Management Agency, transmitting, pursuant to law, 
     the report of a rule entitled ``Disaster Assistance; Redesign 
     of Public Assistance Project Administration; 64 FR 41827; 08/
     02/99'' (RIN3067-AC89), received August 5, 1999; to the 
     Committee on Environment and Public Works.
       EC-4907. A communication from the Associate Chief Counsel, 
     Federal Highway Administration, Department of Transportation, 
     transmitting, pursuant to law, the report of a rule entitled 
     ``Commercial Driver Disqualification Provisions'' (RIN2125-
     AE28), received August 30, 1999; to the Committee on 
     Environment and Public Works.
       EC-4908. A communication from the Director, Fish and 
     Wildlife Service, Department of the Interior, transmitting, 
     pursuant to law, the report of a rule entitled ``Endangered 
     and Threatened Wildlife and Plants; Threatened Status for 
     Lake Erie Water Snakes (Nerodia sipedon insularum) on the 
     Offshore Islands of Western Lake Erie'' (RIN1018-AC09), 
     received August 26, 1999; to the Committee on Environment and 
     Public Works.
       EC-4909. A communication from the Director, Office of 
     Regulatory Management and Information, Office of Policy, 
     Planning and Evaluation, Environmental Protection Agency, 
     transmitting, pursuant to law, the report of a rule entitled 
     ``Clean Air Act Approval and Promulgation of Air Quality 
     Implementation Plan Revision for North Dakota; Revisions to 
     the Air Pollution Control Rules; Delegation of Authority for 
     New Source Performance Standards'' (FRL #6426-5), received 
     August 24, 1999; to the Committee on Environment and Public 
     Works.
       EC-4910. A communication from the Director, Office of 
     Regulatory Management and Information, Office of Policy, 
     Planning and Evaluation, Environmental Protection Agency, 
     transmitting, pursuant to law, the report of a rule entitled 
     ``Approval and Promulgation of Implementation Plans, 
     California State Implementation Plan Revision, South Coast 
     Air Quality Management District, Ventura County Air Pollution 
     Control District'' (FRL #6425-5), received August 24, 1999; 
     to the Committee on Environment and Public Works.
       EC-4911. A communication from the Director, Office of 
     Regulatory Management and Information, Office of Policy, 
     Planning and Evaluation, Environmental Protection Agency, 
     transmitting, pursuant to law, the report of a rule entitled 
     ``Acquisition Regulation: Contracting by Negotiation'' (FRL 
     #6428-3), received August 24, 1999; to the Committee on 
     Environment and Public Works.
       EC-4912. A communication from the Director, Office of 
     Regulatory Management and Information, Office of Policy, 
     Planning and Evaluation, Environmental Protection Agency, 
     transmitting, pursuant to law, the report of a rule entitled 
     ``Approval and Promulgation of Air Quality Implementation 
     Plans, Massachusetts: Reasonably Available Control Technology 
     for Major Stationary Sources of Nitrogen Oxides and Nitrogen 
     Oxide Requirements at Municipal Waste Combustors'' (FRL 
     #6425-45), received August 24, 1999; to the Committee on 
     Environment and Public Works.
       EC-4913. A communication from the Director, Office of 
     Regulatory Management and Information, Office of Policy, 
     Planning and Evaluation, Environmental Protection Agency, 
     transmitting, pursuant to law, the report of a rule entitled 
     ``Approval and Promulgation of Implementation Plans, 
     California State Implementation Plan Revision, South Coast 
     Air Quality Management District'' (FRL #6423-1), received 
     August 24, 1999; to the Committee on Environment and Public 
     Works.
       EC-4914. A communication from the Director, Office of 
     Regulatory Management and Information, Office of Policy, 
     Planning and Evaluation, Environmental Protection Agency, 
     transmitting, pursuant to law, the report of a rule entitled 
     ``Approval and Promulgation of Implementation Plans; 
     California'' (FRL #6427-4), received August 24, 1999; to the 
     Committee on Environment and Public Works.
       EC-4915. A communication from the Director, Office of 
     Regulatory Management and Information, Office of Policy, 
     Planning and Evaluation, Environmental Protection Agency, 
     transmitting, pursuant to law, the report of a rule entitled 
     ``Indiana: Final Authorization of State Hazardous Waste 
     Management Program Revision'' (FRL #6430-4), received August 
     24, 1999; to the Committee on Environment and Public Works.
       EC-4916. A communication from the Director, Office of 
     Regulatory Management and Information, Office of Policy, 
     Planning and Evaluation, Environmental Protection Agency, 
     transmitting, pursuant to law, the report of a rule entitled 
     ``Louisiana: Final Authorization of State Hazardous Waste 
     Management Program Revision'' (FRL #6428-6), received August 
     26, 1999; to the Committee on Environment and Public Works.
       EC-4917. A communication from the Director, Office of 
     Regulatory Management and Information, Office of Policy, 
     Planning and Evaluation, Environmental Protection Agency, 
     transmitting, pursuant to law, the report of a rule entitled 
     ``Final Authorization and Incorporation by Reference of State 
     Hazardous Waste Management Program'' (FRL #6422-1), received 
     August 26, 1999; to the Committee on Environment and Public 
     Works.
       EC-4918. A communication from the Director, Office of 
     Regulatory Management and Information, Office of Policy, 
     Planning and Evaluation, Environmental Protection Agency, 
     transmitting, pursuant to law, the report of a rule entitled 
     ``Approval and Promulgation of Air Quality Implementation 
     Plans; Commonwealth of Virginia; Enhanced Inspection and 
     Maintenance Program'' (FRL #6428-8), received August 26, 
     1999; to the Committee on Environment and Public Works.
       EC-4919. A communication from the Director, Office of 
     Regulatory Management and Information, Office of Policy, 
     Planning and Evaluation, Environmental Protection Agency, 
     transmitting, pursuant to law, the report of a rule entitled 
     ``Approval and Promulgation of Implementations; Ohio 
     Designation of Areas for Air Quality Planning Purposes; 
     Ohio'' (FRL #6425-1), received August 26, 1999; to the 
     Committee on Environment and Public Works.
       EC-4920. A communication from the Director, Office of 
     Regulatory Management and Information, Office of Policy, 
     Planning and Evaluation, Environmental Protection Agency, 
     transmitting, pursuant to law, the report of a rule entitled 
     ``Approval and Promulgation of State Implementation Plans; 
     Alaska'' (FRL #6412-7), received August 26, 1999; to the 
     Committee on Environment and Public Works.
       EC-4921. A communication from the Director, Office of 
     Regulatory Management and Information, Office of Policy, 
     Planning and Evaluation, Environmental Protection Agency, 
     transmitting, pursuant to law, the report of a rule entitled 
     ``Pharmaceutical Manufacturing Category Effluent Limitations 
     Guidelines, Pretreatment Standards, and New Source 
     Performance Standards; Correcting Amendments'' (FRL #6431-8), 
     received August 30, 1999; to the Committee on Environment and 
     Public Works.
       EC-4922. A communication from the Director, Office of 
     Regulatory Management and Information, Office of Policy, 
     Planning and Evaluation, Environmental Protection Agency, 
     transmitting, pursuant to law, the report of a rule entitled 
     ``Approval and Promulgation of Air Quality Implementation 
     Plans; Massachusetts; Volatile Organic Compound Regulations'' 
     (FRL #6421-8), received August 30, 1999; to the Committee on 
     Environment and Public Works.
       EC-4923. A communication from the Director, Office of 
     Regulatory Management and Information, Office of Policy, 
     Planning and Evaluation, Environmental Protection Agency, 
     transmitting, pursuant to law, the report of a rule entitled 
     ``Approval and Promulgation of Implementation Plans; 
     California-Owens Valley Nonattainment Area; PM-10'' (FRL 
     #6430-7), received August 30, 1999; to the Committee on 
     Environment and Public Works.
       EC-4924. A communication from the Director, Office of 
     Regulatory Management and Information, Office of Policy, 
     Planning and Evaluation, Environmental Protection Agency, 
     transmitting, a report entitled ``Approval and Promulgation 
     of State Plans for Designated Facilities and Pollutants; 
     Massachusetts; Plan for Controlling MWC Emissions from 
     Existing MWC Plants''; to the Committee on Environment and 
     Public Works.
       EC-4925. A communication from the Secretary of Health and 
     Human Services, transmitting, pursuant to law, a report 
     relative to the Community Services Block Grant Act of 1981; 
     to the Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions.
       EC-4926. A communication from the Assistant General Counsel 
     for Regulatory Services, Department of Education, 
     transmitting, pursuant to law, the report of a rule entitled 
     ``Teacher Quality Enhancement Grants Program'' (RIN1840-
     AC67), received August 25, 1999; to the Committee on Health, 
     Education, Labor, and Pensions.
       EC-4927. A communication from the Assistant General Counsel 
     for Regulatory Services, Department of Education, 
     transmitting, pursuant to law, the report of a rule entitled 
     ``Projects with Industry (Technical Amendments)'' (34 CFR 
     Part 379), received August 27, 1999; to the Committee on 
     Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions.
       EC-4928. A communication from the Assistant General Counsel 
     for Regulatory Services, Department of Education, 
     transmitting, pursuant to law, the report of a rule entitled 
     ``Training of Interpreters for Individuals Who Are Deaf or 
     Hard of Hearing and Individuals Who Are Deaf-Blind'' (CFDA 
     No. 84.160), received August 27, 1999; to the Committee on 
     Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions.

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       EC-4929. A communication from the Director, 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: Adhesives and Components of Coatings'' (99F-
     0487), received August 25, 1999; to the Committee on Health, 
     Education, Labor, and Pensions.
       EC-4930. A communication from the Director, 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'' 
     (98F-1034), received August 25, 1999; to the Committee on 
     Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions.
       EC-4931. A communication from the Director, 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: Polymers'' (96F-0176), received August 25, 
     1999; to the Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and 
     Pensions.
       EC-4932. A communication from the Director, 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 ``Food 
     Additives Permitted in the Feed and Drinking Water of 
     Animals; Menadione Nicotinamide Bisulfite'' (98F-0195), 
     received August 30, 1999; to the Committee on Health, 
     Education, Labor, and Pensions.
       EC-4933. A communication from the Director, 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 ``Food 
     Additives Permitted in the Feed and Drinking Water of 
     Animals; Menadione Nicotinamide Bisulfite'' (98F-0283), 
     received August 30, 1999; to the Committee on Health, 
     Education, Labor, and Pensions.
       EC-4934. A communication from the Solicitor General, 
     transmitting, a report relative to the Supreme Court decision 
     in ``Greater New Orleans Broadcasting Association v. United 
     States''; to the Committee on the Judiciary.
       EC-4935. A communication from the Deputy Assistant Attorney 
     General, Office of Policy Development, Department of Justice, 
     transmitting, pursuant to law, the report of a rule entitled 
     ``Civil Monetary Penalties Inflation Adjustment'' (RIN1105-
     AA48), received August 30, 1999; to the Committee on the 
     Judiciary.
       EC-4936. A communication from the Deputy Congressional 
     Liaison, Board of Governors of the Federal Reserve System, 
     transmitting, pursuant to law, the report of a rule entitled 
     ``Credit by Brokers and Dealers (Regulation T); List of 
     Foreign Margin Stocks'', received August 26, 1999; to the 
     Committee on Banking, Housing, and Urban Affairs.
       EC-4937. A communication from the Director, Financial 
     Crimes Enforcement Network, Department of the Treasury, 
     transmitting, pursuant to law, the report of a rule entitled 
     ``Amendment to the Bank Secrecy Act Regulations-Definitions 
     Relating to, and Registration of, Money Services Businesses'' 
     (RIN1506-AA09), received August 19, 1999; to the Committee on 
     Banking, Housing, and Urban Affairs.
       EC-4938. A communication from the Federal Register Liaison 
     Officer, Regulations and Legislation Division, Office of 
     Thrift Supervision, Department of the Treasury, transmitting, 
     pursuant to law, the report of a rule entitled ``Letters of 
     Credit, Suretyship and Guaranty'' (RIN1550-AB21), received 
     August 19, 1999; to the Committee on Banking, Housing, and 
     Urban Affairs.
       EC-4939. A communication from the President of the United 
     States, transmitting, pursuant to law, a report relative to 
     the extension of the national emergency declared in Executive 
     Order 12924 relating to the expiration of the Export 
     Administration Act of 1979; to the Committee on Banking, 
     Housing, and Urban Affairs.
       EC-4940. A communication from the Assistant Secretary for 
     Export Administration, Bureau of Export Administration, 
     Department of Commerce, transmitting, pursuant to law, the 
     report of a rule entitled ``Editorial Clarification and 
     Revisions to the Export Administration Regulations'' 
     (RIN0694-AB81), received August 26, 1999; to the Committee on 
     Banking, Housing, and Urban Affairs.
       EC-4941. A communication from the Assistant Secretary for 
     Export Administration, Bureau of Export Administration, 
     Department of Commerce, transmitting, pursuant to law, the 
     report of a rule entitled ``Exports and Reexports of 
     Commercial Charges and Devices Containing Energetic 
     Materials'' (RIN0694-AB98), received August 30, 1999; to the 
     Committee on Banking, Housing, and Urban Affairs.
       EC-4942. A communication from the President and Chairman, 
     Export-Import Bank of the United States, transmitting, 
     pursuant to law, a report relative to a transaction involving 
     U.S. exports to the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia; to the Committee 
     on Banking, Housing, and Urban Affairs.
       EC-4943. A communication from the President and Chairman, 
     Export-Import Bank of the United States, transmitting, 
     pursuant to law, a report relative to a transaction involving 
     U.S. exports to Mexico; to the Committee on Banking, Housing, 
     and Urban Affairs.
       EC-4944. A communication from the Program Analyst, Office 
     of the Chief Counsel, Federal Aviation Administration, 
     Department of Transportation, transmitting, pursuant to law, 
     the report of a rule entitled ``Amendment to Class E 
     Airspace; Smith Center, KS; Direct Final Rule; Request for 
     Comments; Docket No. 99-ACE-32 (8-9/8-12)'' (RIN2120-AA66) 
     (1999-0259), received August 12, 1999; to the Committee on 
     Commerce, Science, and Transportation.
       EC-4945. A communication from the Program Analyst, Office 
     of the Chief Counsel, Federal Aviation Administration, 
     Department of Transportation, transmitting, pursuant to law, 
     the report of a rule entitled ``Amendment to Class E 
     Airspace; Jefferson, IA; Direct Final Rule; Request for 
     Comments; Docket No. 99-ACE-31 (8-9/8-12)'' (RIN2120-AA66) 
     (1999-0258), received August 12, 1999; to the Committee on 
     Commerce, Science, and Transportation.
       EC-4946. A communication from the Program Analyst, Office 
     of the Chief Counsel, Federal Aviation Administration, 
     Department of Transportation, transmitting, pursuant to law, 
     the report of a rule entitled ``Amendment to Class E 
     Airspace; Hebron, NE; Direct Final Rule; Request for 
     Comments; Docket No. 99-ACE-27 (8-9/8-12)'' (RIN2120-AA66) 
     (1999-0261), received August 12, 1999; to the Committee on 
     Commerce, Science, and Transportation.
       EC-4947. A communication from the Program Analyst, Office 
     of the Chief Counsel, Federal Aviation Administration, 
     Department of Transportation, transmitting, pursuant to law, 
     the report of a rule entitled ``Amendment to Class E 
     Airspace; Wayne, NE; Direct Final Rule; Request for Comments; 
     Docket No. 99-ACE-29 (8-9/8-12)'' (RIN2120-AA66) (1999-0262), 
     received August 12, 1999; to the Committee on Commerce, 
     Science, and Transportation.
       EC-4948. A communication from the Program Analyst, Office 
     of the Chief Counsel, Federal Aviation Administration, 
     Department of Transportation, transmitting, pursuant to law, 
     the report of a rule entitled ``Amendment to Class E 
     Airspace; Clarinda, IA; Direct Final Rule; Confirmation of 
     Effective Date; Docket No. 99-ACE-17 (8-9/8-12)'' (RIN2120-
     AA66) (1999-0253), received August 12, 1999; to the Committee 
     on Commerce, Science, and Transportation.
       EC-4949. A communication from the Program Analyst, Office 
     of the Chief Counsel, Federal Aviation Administration, 
     Department of Transportation, transmitting, pursuant to law, 
     the report of a rule entitled ``Amendment to Class E 
     Airspace; Rock Rapids, IA; Direct Final Rule; Delay of 
     Effective Date; Docket No. 99-ACE-15 (8-11/8-12)'' (RIN2120-
     AA66) (1999-0254), received August 12, 1999; to the Committee 
     on Commerce, Science, and Transportation.
       EC-4950. A communication from the Program Analyst, Office 
     of the Chief Counsel, Federal Aviation Administration, 
     Department of Transportation, transmitting, pursuant to law, 
     the report of a rule entitled ``Amendment to Class E 
     Airspace; Babylon, NY; Docket No. 99-AEA-05 (8-4/8-12)'' 
     (RIN2120-AA66) (1999-0257), received August 12, 1999; to the 
     Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation.
       EC-4951. A communication from the Program Analyst, Office 
     of the Chief Counsel, Federal Aviation Administration, 
     Department of Transportation, transmitting, pursuant to law, 
     the report of a rule entitled ``Amendment to Class E 
     Airspace; Thedford, NE; Docket No. 99-ACE-23 (8-10/8-12)'' 
     (RIN2120-AA66) (1999-0256), received August 12, 1999; to the 
     Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation.
       EC-4952. A communication from the Program Analyst, Office 
     of the Chief Counsel, Federal Aviation Administration, 
     Department of Transportation, transmitting, pursuant to law, 
     the report of a rule entitled ``Modification to Class D and 
     Class E Airspace; Terre Haute, IN; Docket No. 99-AGL-35 (8-
     27/-30)'' (RIN2120-AA66) (1999-0283), received August 30, 
     1999; to the Committee on Commerce, Science, and 
     Transportation.
       EC-4953. A communication from the Program Analyst, Office 
     of the Chief Counsel, Federal Aviation Administration, 
     Department of Transportation, transmitting, pursuant to law, 
     the report of a rule entitled ``Modification to Class E 
     Airspace; Kingman, AZ; Docket No. 97-AWP-12 (8-10/8-12)'' 
     (RIN2120-AA66) (1999-0255), received August 12, 1999; to the 
     Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation.
       EC-4954. A communication from the Program Analyst, Office 
     of the Chief Counsel, Federal Aviation Administration, 
     Department of Transportation, transmitting, pursuant to law, 
     the report of a rule entitled ``Modification to Class E 
     Airspace; Escanaba, MI; Docket No. 97-AGL-34 (8-27/8-30)'' 
     (RIN2120-AA66) (1999-0282), received August 30, 1999; to the 
     Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation.
       EC-4955. A communication from the Program Analyst, Office 
     of the Chief Counsel,

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     Federal Aviation Administration, Department of 
     Transportation, transmitting, pursuant to law, the report of 
     a rule entitled ``Modification of the Class B Airspace Area, 
     Orlando, FL; and Modification of the Orlando Sanford Airport 
     Class D Airspace Area; Docket No. 95-AWA-4 (8-5/8-9)'' 
     (RIN2120-AA66) (1999-0249), received August 10, 1999; to the 
     Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation.
       EC-4956. A communication from the Program Analyst, Office 
     of the Chief Counsel, Federal Aviation Administration, 
     Department of Transportation, transmitting, pursuant to law, 
     the report of a rule entitled ``Revocation of Class E 
     Airspace Lafayette, Aretz Airport, IN; Docket No. 99-AGL-36 
     (8-27/8-30)'' (RIN2120-AA66) (1999-0281), received August 30, 
     1999; to the Committee on Commerce, Science, and 
     Transportation.
       EC-4957. A communication from the Program Analyst, Office 
     of the Chief Counsel, Federal Aviation Administration, 
     Department of Transportation, transmitting, pursuant to law, 
     the report of a rule entitled ``Revision of Class E Airspace; 
     Altus, OK; Direct Final Rule; Request for Comments; Docket 
     No. 99-ASW-16 (8-5/8-9)'' (RIN2120-AA66) (1999-0251), 
     received August 10, 1999; to the Committee on Commerce, 
     Science, and Transportation.
       EC-4958. A communication from the Program Analyst, Office 
     of the Chief Counsel, Federal Aviation Administration, 
     Department of Transportation, transmitting, pursuant to law, 
     the report of a rule entitled ``Revision of Class E Airspace; 
     Antlers, OK; Direct Final Rule; Request for Comments; Docket 
     No. 99-ASW-17 (8-5/8-9)'' (RIN2120-AA66) (1999-0250), 
     received August 10, 1999; to the Committee on Commerce, 
     Science, and Transportation.
       EC-4959. A communication from the Program Analyst, Office 
     of the Chief Counsel, Federal Aviation Administration, 
     Department of Transportation, transmitting, pursuant to law, 
     the report of a rule entitled ``Revision of Class E Airspace; 
     Galveston, TX; Direct Final Rule; Confirmation of Effective 
     Date; Docket No. 99-ASW-09 (8-5/8-9)'' (RIN2120-AA66) (1999-
     0248), received August 10, 1999; to the Committee on 
     Commerce, Science, and Transportation.
       EC-4960. A communication from the Program Analyst, Office 
     of the Chief Counsel, Federal Aviation Administration, 
     Department of Transportation, transmitting, pursuant to law, 
     the report of a rule entitled ``Revision of Class E Airspace; 
     Shreveport, LA; Direct Final Rule; Confirmation of Effective 
     Date; Docket No. 99-ASW-10 (8-5/8-9)'' (RIN2120-AA66) (1999-
     0247), received August 10, 1999; to the Committee on 
     Commerce, Science, and Transportation.
       EC-4961. A communication from the Program Analyst, Office 
     of the Chief Counsel, Federal Aviation Administration, 
     Department of Transportation, transmitting, pursuant to law, 
     the report of a rule entitled ``Modification of the Legal 
     Description of the Class E Airspace; Cincinnati, OH; Docket 
     No. 99-AGL-32 (8-27/8-30)'' (RIN2120-AA66) (1999-0280), 
     received August 30, 1999; to the Committee on Commerce, 
     Science, and Transportation.
       EC-4962. A communication from the Program Analyst, Office 
     of the Chief Counsel, Federal Aviation Administration, 
     Department of Transportation, transmitting, pursuant to law, 
     the report of a rule entitled ``Standard Instrument Approach 
     Procedures; Miscellaneous Amendments (97); Amdt. No. 1944 (8-
     13/8-16)'' (RIN2120-AA65) (1999-0040), received August 18, 
     1999; to the Committee on Commerce, Science, and 
     Transportation.
       EC-4963. A communication from the Program Analyst, Office 
     of the Chief Counsel, Federal Aviation Administration, 
     Department of Transportation, transmitting, pursuant to law, 
     the report of a rule entitled ``Airport Name Changes and 
     Revision of Legal Description of Class D, Class E2, and Class 
     E4 Airspace Areas; Barbers Point, HI; Docket No. 99-AWP-11 
     (8-12/8-12)'' (RIN2120-AA66) (1999-0252), received August 12, 
     1999; to the Committee on Commerce, Science, and 
     Transportation.
       EC-4964. A communication from the Program Analyst, Office 
     of the Chief Counsel, Federal Aviation Administration, 
     Department of Transportation, transmitting, pursuant to law, 
     the report of a rule entitled ``Modification of VOR Federal 
     Airways, MO; Direct Final Rule; Request for Comments; Docket 
     No. 99-ACE-14 (8-9/8-12)'' (RIN2120-AA66) (1999-0260), 
     received August 12, 1999; to the Committee on Commerce, 
     Science, and Transportation.
       EC-4965. A communication from the Program Analyst, Office 
     of the Chief Counsel, Federal Aviation Administration, 
     Department of Transportation, transmitting, pursuant to law, 
     the report of a rule entitled ``Airworthiness Directives: 
     Boeing Model 727-600, -700, and -800 Series Airplanes; 
     Request for Comments; Docket No. 99-NM-188 (8-9/8-12)'' 
     (RIN2120-AA64) (1999-0295), received August 12, 1999; to the 
     Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation.
       EC-4966. A communication from the Program Analyst, Office 
     of the Chief Counsel, Federal Aviation Administration, 
     Department of Transportation, transmitting, pursuant to law, 
     the report of a rule entitled ``Airworthiness Directives: 
     Boeing Model 747-400 Series Airplanes; Request for Comments; 
     Docket No. 99-NM-180 (8-9/8-12)'' (RIN2120-AA64) (1999-0296), 
     received August 12, 1999; to the Committee on Commerce, 
     Science, and Transportation.
       EC-4967. A communication from the Program Analyst, Office 
     of the Chief Counsel, Federal Aviation Administration, 
     Department of Transportation, transmitting, pursuant to law, 
     the report of a rule entitled ``Airworthiness Directives: 
     Boeing Model 747-400 Series Airplanes; Request for Comments; 
     Docket No. 99-NM-61 (8-9/8-12)'' (RIN2120-AA64) (1999-0294), 
     received August 12, 1999; to the Committee on Commerce, 
     Science, and Transportation.
       EC-4968. A communication from the Program Analyst, Office 
     of the Chief Counsel, Federal Aviation Administration, 
     Department of Transportation, transmitting, pursuant to law, 
     the report of a rule entitled ``Airworthiness Directives: 
     Raytheon Aircraft Company Model Beech 1900D Airplanes; Docket 
     No. 98-CE-123 (8-9/8-12)'' (RIN2120-AA64) (1999-0298), 
     received August 12, 1999; to the Committee on Commerce, 
     Science, and Transportation.
       EC-4969. A communication from the Program Analyst, Office 
     of the Chief Counsel, Federal Aviation Administration, 
     Department of Transportation, transmitting, pursuant to law, 
     the report of a rule entitled ``Airworthiness Directives: 
     Airbus Model A310 Series Airplanes; Docket No. 99-NM-16 (8-/
     8-12)'' (RIN2120-AA64) (1999-0299), received August 12, 1999; 
     to the Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation.
       EC-4970. A communication from the Program Analyst, Office 
     of the Chief Counsel, Federal Aviation Administration, 
     Department of Transportation, transmitting, pursuant to law, 
     the report of a rule entitled ``Airworthiness Directives: 
     Bell Helicopters Textron Model 230 Helicopters; Request for 
     Comments; Docket No. 98-SW-52 (8-9/8-12)'' (RIN2120-AA64) 
     (1999-0297), received August 12, 1999; to the Committee on 
     Commerce, Science, and Transportation.
       EC-4971. A communication from the Program Analyst, Office 
     of the Chief Counsel, Federal Aviation Administration, 
     Department of Transportation, transmitting, pursuant to law, 
     the report of a rule entitled ``Airworthiness Directives: 
     Bell Helicopters Textron Model 204B, 205A and 205A-1 
     Helicopters; Docket No. 98-SW-73 (8-12/8-12)'' (RIN2120-AA64) 
     (1999-0300), received August 12, 1999; to the Committee on 
     Commerce, Science, and Transportation.
       EC-4972. A communication from the Program Analyst, Office 
     of the Chief Counsel, Federal Aviation Administration, 
     Department of Transportation, transmitting, pursuant to law, 
     the report of a rule entitled ``Airworthiness Directives: MD 
     Helicopters, Inc. (MDHI) Model MD-900 Helicopters; Docket No. 
     98-SW-42 (8-6/8-9)'' (RIN2120-AA64) (1999-0293), received 
     August 12, 1999; to the Committee on Commerce, Science, and 
     Transportation.
       EC-4973. A communication from the Program Analyst, Office 
     of the Chief Counsel, Federal Aviation Administration, 
     Department of Transportation, transmitting, pursuant to law, 
     the report of a rule entitled ``Airworthiness Directives: 
     Airbus Model A300, A310, and A300-600 Series Airplanes; 
     Request for Comments: Docket No. 99-NM-189 (8-9/8-12)'' 
     (RIN2120-AA64) (1999-0301), received August 12, 1999; to the 
     Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation.
       EC-4974. A communication from the Supervisory Attorney/
     Advisor, Common Carrier Bureau, Accounting Safeguards 
     Division, Federal Communications Commission, transmitting, 
     pursuant to law, the report of a rule entitled ``1998 
     Biennial Regulatory Review-Review of Cost Accounting and Cost 
     Allocation Requirements'' (CC Docket No. 98-81) (FCC 99-106), 
     received August 19, 1999; to the Committee on Commerce, 
     Science, and Transportation.
       EC-4975. A communication from the Chief, Policy and Rules 
     Division, Office of Engineering and Technology, Federal 
     Communications Commission, transmitting, pursuant to law, the 
     report of a rule entitled ``RF Lighting Devices-Biennial 
     Regulatory Review (ET Docket 98-42)'' (ET Docket No. 98-42) 
     (FCC 99-135), received August 19, 1999; to the Committee on 
     Commerce, Science, and Transportation.
       EC-4976. A communication from the Program Analyst, Federal 
     Aviation Administration, Department of Transportation, 
     transmitting, pursuant to law, the report of a rule entitled 
     ``Airspace Actions; Modification of Class E Airspace: La 
     Crosse, WI; Docket No. 99-AGL-29 (8-25/8-26)'' (RIN2120-AA66) 
     (1999-0272), received August 25, 1999; to the Committee on 
     Commerce, Science, and Transportation.
       EC-4977. A communication from the Program Analyst, Federal 
     Aviation Administration, Department of Transportation, 
     transmitting, pursuant to law, the report of a rule entitled 
     ``Airspace Actions; Modification of Class E Airspace: 
     Mankato, MN; Docket No. 99-AGL-30 (8-26/8-25)'' (RIN2120-
     AA66) (1999-0271), received August 25, 1999; to the Committee 
     on Commerce, Science, and Transportation.
       EC-4978. A communication from the Program Analyst, Federal 
     Aviation Administration, Department of Transportation, 
     transmitting, pursuant to law, the report of a rule entitled 
     ``Airspace Actions; Modification of Class E Airspace: Eau 
     Claire, WI; Docket No.

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     99-AGL-28 (8-25/8-26)'' (RIN2120-AA66) (1999-0273), received 
     August 25, 1999; to the Committee on Commerce, Science, and 
     Transportation.
       EC-4979. A communication from the Program Analyst, Federal 
     Aviation Administration, Department of Transportation, 
     transmitting, pursuant to law, the report of a rule entitled 
     ``Airspace Actions; Modification of Class E Airspace: 
     Minneapolis, MN; Docket No. 99-AGL-33 (8-26/8-25)'' (RIN2120-
     AA66) (1999-0275), received August 25, 1999; to the Committee 
     on Commerce, Science, and Transportation.
       EC-4980. A communication from the Program Analyst, Federal 
     Aviation Administration, Department of Transportation, 
     transmitting, pursuant to law, the report of a rule entitled 
     ``Airspace Actions; Modification of Class E Airspace: 
     Sheridan, IN; Docket No. 99-AGL-31 (8-26/8-25)'' (RIN2120-
     AA66) (1999-0276), received August 25, 1999; to the Committee 
     on Commerce, Science, and Transportation.
       EC-4981. A communication from the Program Analyst, Federal 
     Aviation Administration, Department of Transportation, 
     transmitting, pursuant to law, the report of a rule entitled 
     ``Airspace Actions; Amendment of Class E Airspace: Fort 
     Rucker, AL; Docket No. 99-ASO-11 (8-26/8-24)'' (RIN2120-AA66) 
     (1999-0279), received August 25, 1999; to the Committee on 
     Commerce, Science, and Transportation.
       EC-4982. A communication from the Program Analyst, Federal 
     Aviation Administration, Department of Transportation, 
     transmitting, pursuant to law, the report of a rule entitled 
     ``Airspace Actions; Establishment of Class E Airspace: 
     Tupelo, MS; Docket No. 9-ASO-10 (8-26/8-24)'' (RIN2120-AA66) 
     (1999-0277), received August 25, 1999; to the Committee on 
     Commerce, Science, and Transportation.
       EC-4983. A communication from the Program Analyst, Federal 
     Aviation Administration, Department of Transportation, 
     transmitting, pursuant to law, the report of a rule entitled 
     ``Airspace Actions; Removal of Class E Airspace: Arlington, 
     TN; Docket No. 99-ASO-16 (8-26/8-24)'' (RIN2120-AA66) (1999-
     0278), received August 25, 1999; to the Committee on 
     Commerce, Science, and Transportation.
       EC-4984. A communication from the Program Analyst, Federal 
     Aviation Administration, Department of Transportation, 
     transmitting, pursuant to law, the report of a rule entitled 
     ``Airworthiness Directives; Boeing Model 737-700 and 800 
     Series Airplanes; Docket No. 99-NM-179 (8-25/8-26)'' 
     (RIN2120-AA64) (1999-0316), received August 25, 1999; to the 
     Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation.
       EC-4985. A communication from the Program Analyst, Federal 
     Aviation Administration, Department of Transportation, 
     transmitting, pursuant to law, the report of a rule entitled 
     ``Airworthiness Directives; Boeing Model 757-200 and -300 
     Series Airplanes; Docket No. 99-NM-06 (8-20/8-23)'' (RIN2120-
     AA64) (1999-0311), received August 24, 1999; to the Committee 
     on Commerce, Science, and Transportation.
       EC-4986. A communication from the Program Analyst, Federal 
     Aviation Administration, Department of Transportation, 
     transmitting, pursuant to law, the report of a rule entitled 
     ``Airworthiness Directives; Air Bus Model A319, A320, and 
     A321 Series Airplanes; Docket No. 99-NM-29 (8-223/8-26)'' 
     (RIN2120-AA64) (1999-0318), received August 25, 1999; to the 
     Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation.
       EC-4987. A communication from the Program Analyst, Federal 
     Aviation Administration, Department of Transportation, 
     transmitting, pursuant to law, the report of a rule entitled 
     ``Airworthiness Directives; British Aerospace Model B Ae 146 
     and Model Avro 146-RJ Series Airplanes; Docket No. 97-NM-129 
     (8-23/8-26)'' (RIN2120-AA64) (1999-0317), received August 25, 
     1999; to the Committee on Commerce, Science, and 
     Transportation.
       EC-4988. A communication from the Program Analyst, Federal 
     Aviation Administration, Department of Transportation, 
     transmitting, pursuant to law, the report of a rule entitled 
     ``Airworthiness Directives; Lockheed Model L-1011 Series 
     Airplanes; Docket No. 98-NM-315 (8-20/8-23)'' (RIN2120-AA64) 
     (1999-0315), received August 25, 1999; to the Committee on 
     Commerce, Science, and Transportation.
       EC-4989. A communication from the Program Analyst, Federal 
     Aviation Administration, Department of Transportation, 
     transmitting, pursuant to law, the report of a rule entitled 
     ``Airworthiness Directives; Bombardier Model DHC-8 Series 
     Airplanes; Docket No. 99-NM-55 (8-20/8-23)'' (RIN2120-AA64) 
     (1999-0312), received August 24, 1999; to the Committee on 
     Commerce, Science, and Transportation.
       EC-4990. A communication from the Program Analyst, Federal 
     Aviation Administration, Department of Transportation, 
     transmitting, pursuant to law, the report of a rule entitled 
     ``Airworthiness Directives; Pilatus, Aircraft Ltd. Models PC-
     12 and PC-12/45 Airplanes; Docket No. 99-CE-10 (8-20/8-23)'' 
     (RIN2120-AA64) (1999-0308), received August 24, 1999; to the 
     Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation.
       EC-4991. A communication from the Program Analyst, Federal 
     Aviation Administration, Department of Transportation, 
     transmitting, pursuant to law, the report of a rule entitled 
     ``Airworthiness Directives; Bell Helicopter Textron, A 
     Division of Textron Canada, Model 206L, L-1, L-3, and L-4 
     Helicopters; Docket No. 99-SW-30-AD (8-20/8-23)'' (RIN2120-
     AA64) (1999-0310), received August 24, 1999; to the Committee 
     on Commerce, Science, and Transportation.
       EC-4992. A communication from the Program Analyst, Federal 
     Aviation Administration, Department of Transportation, 
     transmitting, pursuant to law, the report of a rule entitled 
     ``Airworthiness Directives; MD Helicopters; Model 600N 
     Helicopters; Docket No. 99-SW-16 (8-20/8-23)'' (RIN2120-AA64) 
     (1999-0313), received August 24, 1999; to the Committee on 
     Commerce, Science, and Transportation.
       EC-4993. A communication from the Program Analyst, Federal 
     Aviation Administration, Department of Transportation, 
     transmitting, pursuant to law, the report of a rule entitled 
     ``Airworthiness Directives; Allison Engine Company, Inc. 
     AE2100A and AE2100C Series Turboprop Engines; Docket No. 99-
     NE-14 (8-20/8-23)'' (RIN2120-AA64) (1999-0309), received 
     August 24, 1999; to the Committee on Commerce, Science, and 
     Transportation.
       EC-4994. A communication from the Program Analyst, Federal 
     Aviation Administration, Department of Transportation, 
     transmitting, pursuant to law, the report of a rule entitled 
     ``Airworthiness Directives; Pratt and Whitney PW4000A Series 
     Turbofan Engines; Docket No. 99-NE-22 (8-20/8-23)'' (RIN2120-
     AA64) (1999-0314), received August 24, 1999; to the Committee 
     on Commerce, Science, and Transportation.
       EC-4995. A communication from the Secretary of Defense, 
     transmitting, the report of a retirement; to the Committee on 
     Armed Services.
       EC-4996. A communication from the Senior Civilian Official, 
     Command, Control, Communications, and Intelligence, 
     Department of Defense, transmitting, pursuant to law, a 
     report entitled ``Plan for Development of an Enhanced Global 
     Positioning System (GPS)'', dated July, 1999; to the 
     Committee on Armed Services.
       EC-4997. A communication from the Secretary of Defense, 
     transmitting, pursuant to law, a report relative to the 
     transportation of Chemical Agent Identification Sets (CAIS) 
     from Guam to Johnston Atoll; to the Committee on Armed 
     Services.
       EC-4998. A communication from the Chief, Regulations Unit, 
     Internal Revenue Service, Department of the Treasury, 
     transmitting, pursuant to law, the report of a rule entitled 
     ``Fringe Benefits Aircraft Valuation Formula'' (Rev. Rul. 99-
     33), received August 24, 1999; to the Committee on Finance.
       EC-4999. A communication from the Chief, Regulations Unit, 
     Internal Revenue Service, Department of the Treasury, 
     transmitting, pursuant to law, the report of a rule entitled 
     ``Market Segment Specialization Program Audit Techniques 
     Guide-Placer Mining Industry'', received August 24, 1999; to 
     the Committee on Finance.
       EC-5000. A communication from the Chief, Regulations 
     Branch, U.S. Customs service, Department of the Treasury, 
     transmitting, pursuant to law, the report of a rule entitled 
     ``Accreditation of Commercial Testing Laboratories; Approval 
     of Commercial Gaugers'' (RIN1515-AB60), received August 30, 
     1999; to the Committee on Finance.
       EC-5001. A communication from the Chief, Regulations 
     Branch, U.S. Customs service, Department of the Treasury, 
     transmitting, pursuant to law, the report of a rule entitled 
     ``Textiles and Textile Products; Denial of Entry'' (RIN1515-
     AC49), received August 31, 1999; to the Committee on Finance.
       EC-5002. A communication from the Acting Assistant 
     Secretary of Commerce and Acting Commissioner of Patents and 
     Trademarks, transmitting, pursuant to law, the report of a 
     rule entitled ``Trademark Law Treaty Implementation Act 
     Changes'' (RIN0651-AB00), received August 31, 1999; to the 
     Committee on the Judiciary.
       EC-5003. A communication from the Director, Office of 
     Regulatory Management and Information, Office of Policy, 
     Planning and Evaluation, Environmental Protection Agency, 
     transmitting, pursuant to law, the report of a rule entitled 
     ``Louisiana: Final Authorization of State Hazardous Waste 
     Management Program Revisions'' (FRL #6431-2), received August 
     31, 1999; to the Committee on Environment and Public Works.
       EC-5004. A communication from the Director, Office of 
     Regulatory Management and Information, Office of Policy, 
     Planning and Evaluation, Environmental Protection Agency, 
     transmitting, pursuant to law, the report of a rule entitled 
     ``Revisions to the Unregulated Contaminant Monitoring 
     Regulation for Public Water Systems'' (FRL #6433-1), received 
     August 31, 1999; to the Committee on Environment and Public 
     Works.
       EC-5005. A communication from the Acting Director, Fish and 
     Wildlife Service, Department of the Interior, transmitting, 
     pursuant to law, the report of a rule entitled ``Endangered 
     and Threatened Wildlife and Plants: Final Endangered Status 
     for 10 Plant Taxa from Maui Nui, Hawaii'' (RIN1018-AE22), 
     received August 31, 1999; to the Committee on Environment and 
     Public Works.
       EC-5006. A communication from the Assistant General Counsel 
     for Regulations, Office of Post Secondary Education, 
     Department of

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     Education, transmitting, pursuant to law, the report of a 
     rule entitled ``Final Regulations-William D. Ford Federal 
     Direct Loan (Direct Loan) Program'' (RIN1840-AC68), received 
     August 31, 1999; to the Committee on Health, Education, 
     Labor, and Pensions.
       EC-5007. A communication from the Director, 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 ``Substantial 
     Evidence of Effectiveness of New Animal Drugs'' (RIN 0910-
     AB08), received August 31, 1999; to the Committee on Health, 
     Education, Labor, and Pensions.
       EC-5008. A communication from the Director, 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'' 
     (91F-0399), received August 31, 1999; to the Committee on 
     Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions.
       EC-5009. A communication from the Director, 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: Paper and Paperboard Components'' (96F-0145), 
     received August 31, 1999; to the Committee on Health, 
     Education, Labor, and Pensions.
       EC-5010. A communication from the Director, 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: Paper and Paperboard Components'' (96F-0871), 
     received August 31, 1999; to the Committee on Health, 
     Education, Labor, and Pensions.
       EC-5011. A communication from the Chairman, Office of 
     Proceedings, Surface Transportation Board, transmitting, 
     pursuant to law, the report of a rule entitled ``Expedited 
     Procedures for Processing Rail Rate Reasonableness, Exemption 
     and Revocation Proceedings'' (STB Ex Parte No. 527 (Sub-No. 
     2)), received August 31, 1999; to the Committee on Commerce, 
     Science, and Transportation.
       EC-5012. A communication from the Deputy Assistant 
     Administrator, National Ocean Service, Estuarine Reserves 
     Division, Department of Commerce, transmitting, pursuant to 
     law, the report of a rule entitled ``Federal Register Notice/
     FY00 National Estuarine Research Reserve Graduate Research 
     Fellowship'' (RIN0648-ZA66), received August 31, 1999; to the 
     Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation.
       EC-5013. A communication from the Chief, Office of 
     Regulations and Administrative Law, U.S. Coast Guard, 
     Department of Transportation, transmitting, pursuant to law, 
     the report of a rule entitled ``Safety/Security Zone 
     Regulations; Chelsea Street Bridge Fender System Repair, 
     Chelsea River, MA (CGD01-99-141)'' (RIN2115-AA97) (1999-
     0052), received August 19, 1999; to the Committee on 
     Commerce, Science, and Transportation.
       EC-5014. A communication from the Acting Chief, Office of 
     Regulations and Administrative Law, U.S. Coast Guard, 
     Department of Transportation, transmitting, pursuant to law, 
     the report of a rule entitled ``Safety/Security Zone 
     Regulations; Salvage of Sunken Fishing Vessel CAPE FEAR, 
     Buzzards Bay, MA (CGD01-99-145)'' (RIN2115-AA97) (1999-0054), 
     received August 24, 1999; to the Committee on Commerce, 
     Science, and Transportation.
       EC-5015. A communication from the Acting Chief, Office of 
     Regulations and Administrative Law, U.S. Coast Guard, 
     Department of Transportation, transmitting, pursuant to law, 
     the report of a rule entitled ``Safety/Security Zone 
     Regulations; Decker Wedding Fireworks, Western Long Island 
     Sound, Rye, NY (CGD01-99-149)'' (RIN2115-AA97) (1999-0053), 
     received August 24, 1999; to the Committee on Commerce, 
     Science, and Transportation.
       EC-5016. A communication from the Acting Chief, Office of 
     Regulations and Administrative Law, U.S. Coast Guard, 
     Department of Transportation, transmitting, pursuant to law, 
     the report of a rule entitled ``Safety/Security Zone 
     Regulations; Staten Island Fireworks, Lower New York Bay and 
     Raritan Bay (CGD01-99-094)'' (RIN2115-AA97) (1999-0055), 
     received August 25, 1999; to the Committee on Commerce, 
     Science, and Transportation.
       EC-5017. A communication from the Acting Chief, Office of 
     Regulations and Administrative Law, U.S. Coast Guard, 
     Department of Transportation, transmitting, pursuant to law, 
     the report of a rule entitled ``Drawbridge Regulations; 
     Hutchinson River, NY (CGD01-99-153)'' (RIN2115-AE47) (1999-
     0039), received August 25, 1999; to the Committee on 
     Commerce, Science, and Transportation.
       EC-5018. A communication from the Acting Chief, Office of 
     Regulations and Administrative Law, U.S. Coast Guard, 
     Department of Transportation, transmitting, pursuant to law, 
     the report of a rule entitled ``Drawbridge Regulations; 
     Danvers River, MA (CGD01-99-148)'' (RIN2115-AE47) (1999-
     0037), received August 24, 1999; to the Committee on 
     Commerce, Science, and Transportation.
       EC-5019. A communication from the Acting Chief, Office of 
     Regulations and Administrative Law, U.S. Coast Guard, 
     Department of Transportation, transmitting, pursuant to law, 
     the report of a rule entitled ``Drawbridge Regulations; Long 
     Island Inland Waterway from East Rockaway Inlet to Shinnecock 
     Canal, NY (CGD01-99-080)'' (RIN2115-AE47) (1999-0038), 
     received August 24, 1999; to the Committee on Commerce, 
     Science, and Transportation.
       EC-5020. A communication from the Acting Chief, Office of 
     Regulations and Administrative Law, U.S. Coast Guard, 
     Department of Transportation, transmitting, pursuant to law, 
     the report of a rule entitled ``Regatta Regulations; SLR; 
     Patapsco River, Baltimore, MD (CGD05-99-071)'' (RIN2115-AE47) 
     (1999-0034), received August 24, 1999; to the Committee on 
     Commerce, Science, and Transportation.
       EC-5021. A communication from the Acting Chief, Office of 
     Regulations and Administrative Law, U.S. Coast Guard, 
     Department of Transportation, transmitting, pursuant to law, 
     the report of a rule entitled ``Regatta Regulations; SLR; 
     Mears Point Marina and Red Eyes Dock Bar Fireworks Display, 
     Chester River, Kent Narrows, MD (CGD05-99-0701)'' (RIN2115-
     AE467) (1999-00334), received August 24, 1999; to the 
     Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation.
       EC-5022. A communication from the Acting Chief, Office of 
     Regulations and Administrative Law, U.S. Coast Guard, 
     Department of Transportation, transmitting, pursuant to law, 
     the report of a rule entitled ``Standard Measurement System 
     Exemption from Gross Tonnage (USCG-1999-5118)'' (RIN2115-
     AF76), received August 25, 1999; to the Committee on 
     Commerce, Science, and Transportation.
       EC-5023. A communication from the Attorney-Advisor, 
     National Highway Traffic Safety Administration, Department of 
     Transportation, transmitting, pursuant to law, the report of 
     a rule entitled ``Child Restraint Systems; Child Restraint 
     Anchorage Systems; Response to Petitions for Reconsideration; 
     Docket No. NHTSA-99-6160'' (RIN2127-AH65), received August 
     25, 1999; to the Committee on Commerce, Science, and 
     Transportation.
       EC-5024. A communication from the Attorney-Advisor, 
     National Highway Traffic Safety Administration, Department of 
     Transportation, transmitting, pursuant to law, the report of 
     a rule entitled ``Functional Equivalence of Headlight 
     Concealment with European Regulations'' (RIN2127-AH18), 
     received August 25, 1999; to the Committee on Commerce, 
     Science, and Transportation.
       EC-5025. A communication from the Legal Technician, 
     National Highway Traffic Safety Administration, Department of 
     Transportation, transmitting, pursuant to law, the report of 
     a rule entitled ``State Incentives to Prevent Operation of 
     Motor Vehicles by Intoxicated Persons; Correction of 
     Effective Date Under the Congressional Review Act'' (RIN2127-
     AH39), received August 30, 1999; to the Committee on 
     Commerce, Science, and Transportation.
       EC-5026. A communication from the Attorney, National 
     Highway Traffic Safety Administration, Department of 
     Transportation, transmitting, pursuant to law, the report of 
     a rule entitled ``Location of Rollover Warning Labels; 
     Response to Petitions for Reconsideration'' (RIN2127-AH68), 
     received August 25, 1999; to the Committee on Commerce, 
     Science, and Transportation.
       EC-5027. A communication from the Attorney, Research and 
     Special Programs Administration, Department of 
     Transportation, transmitting, pursuant to law, the report of 
     a rule entitled ``Pipeline Safety: Qualification of Pipeline 
     Personnel'' (RIN2137-AB38), received August 24, 1999; to the 
     Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation.
       EC-5028. A communication from the Associate Chief Counsel, 
     Federal Highway Administration, Department of Transportation, 
     transmitting, pursuant to law, the report of a rule entitled 
     ``Parts and Accessories Necessary for Safe Operation; Rear 
     Impact Guards and Rear Impact Protection'' (RIN2125-AE15), 
     received August 30, 1999; to the Committee on Commerce, 
     Science, and Transportation.
       EC-5029. A communication from the Assistant Administrator 
     for Fisheries, National Marine Fisheries Service, Department 
     of Commerce, transmitting, pursuant to law, the report of a 
     rule entitled ``Atlantic Highly Migratory Species Fisheries; 
     Atlantic Bluefin Tuna Catch Reporting; Determination of State 
     Jurisdiction'' (RIN0648-AM81), received August 20, 1999; to 
     the Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation.
       EC-5030. A communication from the Assistant Administrator 
     for Fisheries, National Marine Fisheries Service, Department 
     of Commerce, transmitting, pursuant to law, the report of a 
     rule entitled ``Atlantic Highly Migratory Species Fisheries; 
     Atlantic Bluefin Tuna 1999 Quota and Effort Control 
     Specifications'' (RIN0648-AM17), received August 20, 1999; to 
     the Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation.
       EC-5031. A communication from the Assistant Administrator 
     for Fisheries, National Marine Fisheries Service, Department 
     of Commerce, transmitting, pursuant to law, the report of a 
     rule entitled ``Final Rule to Implement Catch Specifications 
     for the Gulf and Atlantic Groups of King and Spanish

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     Mackerel'' (RIN0648-AL80), received August 20, 1999; to the 
     Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation.
       EC-5032. A communication from the Assistant Administrator 
     for Fisheries, National Marine Fisheries Service, Department 
     of Commerce, transmitting, pursuant to law, the report of a 
     rule entitled ``Atlantic Tuna Fisheries; Regulatory 
     Adjustment to Suspend Deadline for Atlantic Tunas Permit 
     Category Changes for 1999 only'' (RIN0648-AM69), received 
     August 20, 1999; to the Committee on Commerce, Science, and 
     Transportation.
       EC-5033. A communication from the Assistant Administrator 
     for Fisheries, National Marine Fisheries Service, Department 
     of Commerce, transmitting, pursuant to law, the report of a 
     rule entitled ``Atlantic Tuna Fisheries; Regulatory 
     Adjustment to Establish a Deadline for Atlantic Tunas Permit 
     Category Changes of June 11 for 1999 only'' (RIN0648-AM69), 
     received August 20, 1999; to the Committee on Commerce, 
     Science, and Transportation.
       EC-5034. A communication from the Acting Director, Office 
     of Sustainable Fisheries, National Marine Fisheries Service, 
     Department of Commerce, transmitting, pursuant to law, the 
     report of a rule entitled ``Modification of a Closure for 
     Pacific Ocean Perch in the West Yukatat District of the Gulf 
     of Alaska'', received August 20, 1999; to the Committee on 
     Commerce, Science, and Transportation.
       EC-5035. A communication from the Acting Director, Office 
     of Sustainable Fisheries, National Marine Fisheries Service, 
     Department of Commerce, transmitting, pursuant to law, the 
     report of a rule entitled ``Closure for Northern Rockfish in 
     the Western Regulatory Area of the Gulf of Alaska'', received 
     August 20, 1999; to the Committee on Commerce, Science, and 
     Transportation.
       EC-5036. A communication from the Chief Acting Director, 
     Office of Sustainable Fisheries, National Marine Fisheries 
     Service, Department of Commerce, transmitting, pursuant to 
     law, the report of a rule entitled ``Fisheries of the 
     Exclusive Economic Zone Off Alaska; Halibut Bycatch Mortality 
     Allowance in the Bering Sea and Aleutian Islands Management 
     Area'', received August 18, 1999; to the Committee on 
     Commerce, Science, and Transportation.
       EC-5037. A communication from the Director, Office of 
     Sustainable Fisheries, National Marine Fisheries Service, 
     Department of Commerce, transmitting, pursuant to law, the 
     report of a rule entitled ``Closure of the Commercial Fishery 
     for King Mackerel in the Exclusive Economic Zone in the 
     Western Zone of the Gulf of Mexico'', received August 26, 
     1999; to the Committee on Commerce, Science, and 
     Transportation.
       EC-5038. A communication from the Director, Office of 
     Sustainable Fisheries, National Marine Fisheries Service, 
     Department of Commerce, transmitting, pursuant to law, the 
     report of a rule entitled ``Modification of a Closure (Opens 
     Directed Fishing for Pacific Cod for Inshore Processing in 
     the Central Regulatory Area of the Gulf of Alaska)'', 
     received August 26, 1999; to the Committee on Commerce, 
     Science, and Transportation.
       EC-5039. A communication from the Director, Office of 
     Sustainable Fisheries, National Marine Fisheries Service, 
     Department of Commerce, transmitting, pursuant to law, the 
     report of a rule entitled ``Closure of Directed Fishing for 
     Hook-and-Line Gear for Groundfish Except for Sablefish or 
     Demersal Shelf Rockfish in the Gulf of Alaska'', received 
     August 26, 1999; to the Committee on Commerce, Science, and 
     Transportation.
       EC-5040. A communication from the Director, Office of 
     Sustainable Fisheries, National Marine Fisheries Service, 
     Department of Commerce, transmitting, pursuant to law, the 
     report of a rule entitled ``Commercial Quota Adjustment for 
     1999 for the Summer State Flounder Quotas'', received August 
     26, 1999; to the Committee on Commerce, Science, and 
     Transportation.
       EC-5041. A communication from the Director, Office of 
     Sustainable Fisheries, National Marine Fisheries Service, 
     Department of Commerce, transmitting, pursuant to law, the 
     report of a rule entitled ``Fisheries of the Exclusive 
     Economic Zone Off Alaska; Vessels Catching Pollock for 
     Processing by the Inshore Component in the Bering Sea 
     Subarea'', received August 20, 1999; to the Committee on 
     Commerce, Science, and Transportation.
       EC-5042. A communication from the Chief, Mass Media Bureau, 
     Federal Communications Commission, transmitting, pursuant to 
     law, the report of a rule entitled ``Broadcast Television 
     Local Ownership Rules (MM Docket No. 91-221, 87-8)'' 
     (RIN3060-AF82) (FCC 99-209), received August 31, 1999; to the 
     Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation.
       EC-5043. A communication from the Chief, Mass Media Bureau, 
     Federal Communications Commission, transmitting, pursuant to 
     law, the report of a rule entitled ``Broadcast Television 
     National Ownership Rules (MM Docket NO. 96-222, 87-8)'' 
     (RIN3060-AF82) (FCC 99-208), received August 31, 1999; to the 
     Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation.
       EC-5044. A communication from the Chief, Mass Media Bureau, 
     Federal Communications Commission, transmitting, pursuant to 
     law, the report of a rule entitled ``Attribution of Broadcast 
     Interests (MM Docket No. 94-150, 92-150, 87-154)'' (RIN3060-
     AF82) (FCC 99-207), received August 31, 1999; to the 
     Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation.
       EC-5045. A communication from the Special Assistant to the 
     Chief, Mass Media Bureau, Federal Communications Commission, 
     transmitting, pursuant to law, the report of a rule entitled 
     ``Amendment of Section 73.202(b), Table of FM Allotments; FM 
     Broadcast Stations; Cedar Key, FL'' (MM Docket No. 99-72), 
     received August 31, 1999; to the Committee on Commerce, 
     Science, and Transportation.
       EC-5046. A communication from the Special Assistant to the 
     Chief, Mass Media Bureau, Federal Communications Commission, 
     transmitting, pursuant to law, the report of a rule entitled 
     ``Amendment of Section 73.202(b), Table of FM Allotments; FM 
     Broadcast Stations; St. Anne and Beaverville, IL'' (MM Docket 
     No. 98-64), received August 31, 1999; to the Committee on 
     Commerce, Science, and Transportation.
       EC-5047. A communication from the Special Assistant to the 
     Chief, Mass Media Bureau, Federal Communications Commission, 
     transmitting, pursuant to law, the report of a rule entitled 
     ``Amendment of Section 73.202(b), Table of FM Allotments; FM 
     Broadcast Stations; Clifton, IL; Lennox, SD; and Sibley, IA'' 
     (MM Docket Nos. 98-213; 98-215; and 98-219), received August 
     9, 1999; to the Committee on Commerce, Science, and 
     Transportation.
       EC-5048. A communication from the Special Assistant to the 
     Chief, Mass Media Bureau, Federal Communications Commission, 
     transmitting, pursuant to law, the report of a rule entitled 
     ``Memorandum Opinion and Order--Implementation of Section 
     309(j) of the Communications Act--Competitive Bidding for 
     Commercial Broadcast and Instructional Television Fixed 
     Service Licenses; Reexamination of the Policy Statement on 
     Comparative Broadcast Hearings; Proposals to Reform the 
     Commission's Comparative . . . (MM Docket No. 98-234; GC 
     Docket No. 92-52 and Gen. Docket No. 90-264, FCC 99-201)'', 
     received August 19, 1999; to the Committee on Commerce, 
     Science, and Transportation.
       EC-5049. A communication from the Special Assistant to the 
     Chief, Mass Media Bureau, Federal Communications Commission, 
     transmitting, pursuant to law, the report of a rule entitled 
     ``In the Matter of Communications Assistance for Law 
     Enforcement Act (Report and Order)'' (CC Doc. 97-213, FCC 99-
     11), received August 31, 1999; to the Committee on Commerce, 
     Science, and Transportation.
       EC-5050. A communication from the Special Assistant to the 
     Chief, Mass Media Bureau, Federal Communications Commission, 
     transmitting, pursuant to law, the report of a rule entitled 
     ``In the Matter of Communications Assistance for Law 
     Enforcement Act (Order on Reconsideration)'' (CC Doc. 97-213, 
     FCC 99-184), received August 31, 1999; to the Committee on 
     Commerce, Science, and Transportation.
       EC-5051. A communication from the President of the United 
     States, transmitting, pursuant to Section 2006 of the 1999 
     Emergency Supplemental Appropriations Act (Public Law 106-
     31), a report relative to Operation Allied Force; to the 
     Committee on Foreign Relations.
       EC-5052. A communication from the Secretary of Defense, 
     transmitting, pursuant to law, a report relative to those 
     persons operating directly or indirectly in the United States 
     or any of its territories and possessions that are Communist 
     Chinese military companies; to the Select Committee on 
     Intelligence.
       EC-5053. A communication from the Director, Defense 
     Procurement, Department of Defense, transmitting, pursuant to 
     law, the report of a rule entitled ``Electronic Publication 
     of DFARS'' (DFARS Case 98-D024), received August 26, 1999; to 
     the Committee on Armed Services.
       EC-5054. A communication from the Director, Defense 
     Procurement, Department of Defense, transmitting, pursuant to 
     law, the report of a rule entitled ``Improved Accounting for 
     Defense Contract Services'' (DFARS Case 98-D312), received 
     August 26, 1999; to the Committee on Armed Services.
       EC-5055. A communication from the Acting Assistant Attorney 
     General, Office of Legislative Affairs, Department of 
     Justice, transmitting, pursuant to law, the annual report of 
     the Bureau of Justice for fiscal year 1999, to the Committee 
     on Governmental Affairs.
       EC-5056. A communication from the Chairman of the Council 
     of the District of Columbia, transmitting, pursuant to law, a 
     report on D.C. Act 13-132, ``Closing of Public Alleys in 
     Square 455, S.O. 98-194, Act of 1999''; to the Committee on 
     Governmental Affairs.
       EC-5057. A communication from the Chairman of the Council 
     of the District of Columbia, transmitting, pursuant to law, a 
     report on D.C. Act 13-124, ``Moratorium on the Issuance of 
     New Retailer's License Class B Amendment Act of 1999''; to 
     the Committee on Governmental Affairs.
       EC-5058. A communication from the Chairman of the Council 
     of the District of Columbia, transmitting, pursuant to law, a 
     report on D.C. Act 13-123, ``Condominium Amendment Act of 
     1999''; to the Committee on Governmental Affairs.

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       EC-5059. A communication from the Director, Office of 
     Personnel Management, transmitting a draft of proposed 
     legislation relative to voluntary separation incentives for 
     Federal agencies; to the Committee on Governmental Affairs.
       EC-5060. A communication from the Commissioner, Social 
     Security Administration, transmitting a draft of proposed 
     legislation entitled ``Disability and Health Assistance for 
     Immigrants Act of 1999''; to the Committee on Finance.
       EC-5061. A communication from the Administrator, Small 
     Business Administration, transmitting a draft of proposed 
     legislation entitled ``The U.S. Small Business 
     Administration's 21st Century Workforce Act of 1999''; to the 
     Committee on Small Business.
       EC-5062. A communication from the Assistant to the Board, 
     Federal Reserve Board, transmitting, pursuant to law, the 
     report of a rule entitled ``Regulation DD; Truth in Savings'' 
     (Docket No. R-1003), received September 2, 1999; to the 
     Committee on Banking, Housing, and Urban Affairs.
       EC-5063. A communication from the Acting Deputy General 
     Counsel, Department of the Treasury, transmitting a draft of 
     proposed legislation entitled ``U.S. Mint Performance Based 
     Organization Program Act of 1999''; to the Committee on 
     Banking, Housing, and Urban Affairs.
       EC-5064. A communication from the Assistant Secretary for 
     Fish and Wildlife and Parks, Department of the Interior, 
     transmitting a draft of proposed legislation relative to 
     medical expenses incurred by the U.S. Park Police and for 
     other purposes; to the Committee on Energy and Natural 
     Resources.
       EC-5065. A communication from the Assistant Secretary, 
     Employment Standards Administration, Wage and Hour Division, 
     Department of Labor, transmitting, pursuant to law, the 
     report of a rule entitled ``Industries in American Samoa; 
     Wage Order'', received September 3, 1999; to the Committee on 
     Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions.
       EC-5066. A communication from the Legal Counsel, Equal 
     Employment Opportunity Commission, transmitting, pursuant to 
     law, the report of a rule entitled ``Federal Sector Equal 
     Employment Opportunity'' (RIN3046-AA66), received September 
     2, 1999; to the Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and 
     Pensions.
       EC-5067. A communication from the Secretary of Agriculture 
     transmitting a draft of proposed legislation entitled 
     ``Elderly Nutrition Benefits Act of 1999''; to the Committee 
     on Agriculture, Nutrition, and Forestry.
       EC-5068. A communication from the Director, Office of 
     Regulatory Management and Information, Office of Policy, 
     Planning and Evaluation, Environmental Protection Agency, 
     transmitting, pursuant to law, the report of a rule entitled 
     ``Avermectin B1 and its delta-8,9-isomer; Pesticide 
     Tolerances'' (FRL #6380-7), received September 2, 1999; to 
     the Committee on Agriculture, Nutrition, and Forestry.
       EC-5069. A communication from the Congressional Review 
     Coordinator, Regulatory Analysis and Development, Policy and 
     Program Development, Animal and Plant Health Inspection 
     Service, Department of Agriculture, transmitting, pursuant to 
     law, the report of a rule entitled ``Horses from Morocco; 
     Change in Disease Status'' (Docket No. 98-055-2), received 
     September 2, 1999; to the Committee on Agriculture, 
     Nutrition, and Forestry.
       EC-5070. A communication from the Administrator, 
     Agricultural Marketing Service, Marketing and Regulatory 
     Programs, Department of Agriculture, transmitting, pursuant 
     to law, the report of a rule entitled ``Fresh Prunes Grown in 
     Designated Counties in Washington and Umatilla County, 
     Oregon; Increased Assessment Rate'' (Docket No. FV99-924-1 
     FR), received September 2, 1999; to the Committee on 
     Agriculture, Nutrition, and Forestry.
       EC-5071. A communication from the Administrator, 
     Agricultural Marketing Service, Marketing and Regulatory 
     Programs, Department of Agriculture, transmitting, pursuant 
     to law, the report of a rule entitled ``Milk in the New 
     England and Other Marketing Areas; Order Amending the 
     Orders'' (DA-97-12), received September 2, 1999; to the 
     Committee on Agriculture, Nutrition, and Forestry.
       EC-5072. A communication from the Administrator, Farm 
     Service Agency, Farm and Foreign Agricultural Services, 
     Department of Agriculture, transmitting, pursuant to law, the 
     report of a rule entitled ``Interim Rule: Flood Compensation 
     Program'' (RIN0560-AF57), received September 2, 1999; to the 
     Committee on Agriculture, Nutrition, and Forestry.
       EC-5073. A communication from the Administrator, Farm 
     Service Agency, Farm and Foreign Agricultural Services, 
     Department of Agriculture, transmitting, pursuant to law, the 
     report of a rule entitled ``Interim Rule: Small Hog Operation 
     Payment Program'' (RIN0560-AF70), received September 2, 1999; 
     to the Committee on Agriculture, Nutrition, and Forestry.
       EC-5074. A communication from the Director, Congressional 
     Affairs, Nuclear Regulatory Commission, transmitting, 
     pursuant to law, the report of a rule entitled ``Agreement 
     with the State of Ohio'', received September 2, 1999; to the 
     Committee on Environment and Public Works.
       EC-5075. A communication from the Director, Congressional 
     Affairs, Nuclear Regulatory Commission, transmitting, 
     pursuant to law, the report of a rule entitled ``Changes to 
     Requirements for Environmental Review of Nuclear Power Plant 
     Operating Licenses (10 CFR Part 51)'' (150-AG05), received 
     September 2, 1999; to the Committee on Environment and Public 
     Works.
       EC-5076. A communication from the Director, Office of 
     Regulatory Management and Information, Office of Policy, 
     Planning and Evaluation, Environmental Protection Agency, 
     transmitting, pursuant to law, the report of a rule entitled 
     ``Approval and Promulgation of State Plans for Designated 
     Facilities and Pollutants; Maryland; Control of Emissions 
     from Existing Municipal Solid Waste Landfills'' (FRL #6433-
     7), received September 2, 1999; to the Committee on 
     Environment and Public Works.
       EC-5077. A communication from the Director, Office of 
     Regulatory Management and Information, Office of Policy, 
     Planning and Evaluation, Environmental Protection Agency, 
     transmitting, pursuant to law, the report of a rule entitled 
     ``Approval and Promulgation of Implementation Plans; 
     Tennessee; Approval of Revisions to the Tennessee State 
     Implementation Plan'' (FRL #6433-4), received September 2, 
     1999; to the Committee on Environment and Public Works.
       EC-5078. A communication from the Assistant Secretary for 
     Fish and Wildlife and Parks, Office of Migratory Bird 
     Management, Fish and Wildlife Service, Department of the 
     Interior, transmitting, pursuant to law, the report of a rule 
     entitled ``Migratory Bird Permits; Amended Certification of 
     Compliance and Determination that the States of Vermont and 
     West Virginia Meet Federal Falconry Standards'' (RIN1018-
     AE65), received September 2, 1999; to the Committee on 
     Environment and Public Works.
       EC-5079. A communication from the Secretary of 
     Transportation, transmitting, pursuant to law, a report 
     relative to activities of the Commercial Space Transportation 
     Program for calendar year 1998; to the Committee on Commerce, 
     Science, and Transportation.
       EC-5080. A communication from the Assistant Bureau Chief, 
     Management, International Bureau-Telecom, Federal 
     Communications Commission, transmitting, pursuant to law, the 
     report of a rule entitled ``In the Matter of International 
     Settlement Rates'' (IB Docket No. 96-261) (FCC 99-124), 
     received September 2, 1999; to the Committee on Commerce, 
     Science, and Transportation.
       EC-5081. A communication from the Chairman, Surface 
     Transportation Board, transmitting, pursuant to law, the 
     report of a rule entitled ``Removal, Revision, and 
     Redesignation of Miscellaneous Regulations'' (STB--) to the 
     Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation.

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