[Congressional Record (Bound Edition), Volume 145 (1999), Part 2]
[Senate]
[Pages 1960-1965]
[From the U.S. Government Publishing Office, www.gpo.gov]




                   EXECUTIVE AND OTHER COMMUNICATIONS

  The following communications were laid before the Senate, together 
with accompanying papers, reports, and documents, which were referred 
as indicated:

       EC-1437. A communication from the Associate Managing 
     Director for Performance Evaluation and Records Management, 
     Federal Communications Commission, transmitting, pursuant to 
     law, the report of a rule entitled ``Cable Television Service 
     Pleading and Complaint Rules'' (Docket 98-54) received on 
     February 1, 1999; to the Committee on Commerce, Science, and 
     Transportation.
       EC-1438. A communication from the General Counsel of the 
     Consumer Products Safety Commission, transmitting, pursuant 
     to law, the report of a rule entitled ``Requirements for 
     Child-Resistant Packaging of Minoxidil'' (RIN3041-AB72) 
     received on January 28, 1999; to the Committee on Commerce, 
     Science, and Transportation.
       EC-1439. A communication from the General Counsel of the 
     Consumer Products Safety Commission, transmitting, pursuant 
     to law, the report of a rule entitled ``Exemption of Sucraid 
     From Special Packaging Requirements Under the Poison 
     Prevention Packaging Act'' (RIN3041-AB73) received on January 
     28, 1999; to the Committee on Commerce, Science, and 
     Transportation.
       EC-1440. A communication from the Director of the 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 Cod and Pollock in the Gulf 
     of Alaska'' (I.D. 012099B) received on January 26, 1999; to 
     the Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation.
       EC-1441. A communication from the Acting Director of the 
     Office of Sustainable Fisheries, National Marine Fisheries 
     Service, Department of Commerce, transmitting, pursuant to 
     law, the report of a rule entitled ``Fisheries of the 
     Northeastern United States; Summer Flounder, Scup, and Black 
     Sea Bass Fisheries; Summer Flounder Commercial Quota Transfer 
     from North Carolina to Virginia'' (I.D. 010699B) received on 
     January 26, 1999; to the Committee on Commerce, Science, and 
     Transportation.
       EC-1442. 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 ``Fisheries of the Exclusive Economic Zone Off 
     Alaska; Inshore-Offshore Allocations of Pollock and Pacific 
     Cod Total Allowable Catch; Inshore-Offshore Allocation of 
     1999 Interim Groundfish Specifications'' (I.D. 090898D) 
     received on January 26, 1999; to the Committee on Commerce, 
     Science, and Transportation.
       EC-1443. A communication from the Deputy Assistant 
     Administrator for Fisheries, National Marine Fisheries 
     Service, Department of Commerce, transmitting, pursuant to 
     law, the report of a rule entitled ``Magnuson-Stevens Act 
     Provisions; List of Fisheries and Gear, and Notification 
     Guidelines'' (I.D. 022498F) received on January 28, 1999; to 
     the Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation.
       EC-1444. A communication from the Deputy Assistant 
     Administrator for 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; Season and Area 
     Apportionment of Atka Mackerel Total Allowable Catch'' (I.D. 
     092998A) received on January 28, 1999; to the Committee on 
     Commerce, Science, and Transportation.
       EC-1445. A communication from the Deputy Assistant 
     Administrator for 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; Steller Sea Lion 
     Protection Measures for the Pollock Fisheries off Alaska'' 
     (I.D. 011199A) received on January 28, 1999; to the Committee 
     on Commerce, Science, and Transportation.
       EC-1446. A communication from the General Counsel of the 
     Department of Transportation, transmitting, pursuant to law, 
     the report of a rule entitled ``Temporary Exemption From 
     Motor Vehicle Safety Standards; Bumper Standard'' (NHTSA-99-
     4993) received on January 25, 1999; to the Committee on 
     Commerce, Science, and Transportation.
       EC-1447. A communication from the General Counsel of the 
     Department of Transportation, transmitting, pursuant to law, 
     the report of a rule entitled ``Airworthiness Directives; 
     Fokker Model F.28 Mark 0700 and 0100 Series Airplanes'' 
     (Docket 98-NM-276-AD) received on January 25, 1999; to the 
     Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation.
       EC-1448. A communication from the General Counsel of the 
     Department of Transportation, transmitting, pursuant to law, 
     the report of a rule entitled ``Airworthiness Directives; 
     Dornier Model 328-100 Series Airplanes'' (Docket 98-NM-140-
     AD) received on January 25, 1999; to the Committee on 
     Commerce, Science, and Transportation.
       EC-1449. A communication from the General Counsel of the 
     Department of Transportation, transmitting, pursuant to law, 
     the report of a rule entitled ``Amendment to Class E 
     Airspace; Belle Plaine, IA'' (Docket 98-ACE-51) received on 
     January 25, 1999; to the Committee on Commerce, Science, and 
     Transportation.
       EC-1450. A communication from the General Counsel of the 
     Department of Transportation, transmitting, pursuant to law, 
     the report of a rule entitled ``Amendment to Class E 
     Airspace; Maquoketa, IA'' (Docket 98-ACE-50) received on 
     January 25, 1999; to the Committee on Commerce, Science, and 
     Transportation.
       EC-1451. A communication from the General Counsel of the 
     Department of Transportation, transmitting, pursuant to law, 
     the report of a rule entitled ``Revision of Class E Airspace; 
     San Antonio, TX'' (Docket 98-ASW-54) received on January 25, 
     1999; to the Committee on Commerce, Science, and 
     Transportation.
       EC-1452. A communication from the General Counsel of the 
     Department of Transportation, transmitting, pursuant to law, 
     the report of a rule entitled ``Revision of Class E Airspace; 
     Monroe, LA'' (Docket 98-ASW-55) received on January 25, 1999; 
     to the Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation.
       EC-1453. A communication from the General Counsel of the 
     Department of Transportation, transmitting, pursuant to law, 
     the report of a rule entitled ``Revocation of Class E 
     Airspace, Revision of Class D Airspace; Torrance, CA'' 
     (Docket 98-AWP-34) received on January 25, 1999; to the 
     Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation.
       EC-1454. A communication from the General Counsel of the 
     Department of Transportation, transmitting, pursuant to law, 
     the report of a rule entitled ``Realignment of Federal 
     Airways and Jet Routes; TX'' (Docket 98-ASW-30) received on 
     January 25, 1999; to the Committee on Commerce, Science, and 
     Transportation.
       EC-1455. A communication from the General Counsel of the 
     Department of Transportation, transmitting, pursuant to law, 
     the report of a rule entitled ``Airworthiness Directives; 
     Empresa Brasileria de Aeronautica S.A. (EMBRAER) Model EMB-
     120 Series Airplanes'' (Docket 98-NM-265-AD) received on 
     February 1, 1999; to the Committee on Commerce, Science, and 
     Transportation.

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       EC-1456. A communication from the General Counsel of the 
     Department of Transportation, transmitting, pursuant to law, 
     the report of a rule entitled ``Airworthiness Directives; 
     Eurocopter France Model AS332C,L, and L1 Helicopters'' 
     (Docket 97-SW-41-AD) received on February 1, 1999; to the 
     Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation.
       EC-1457. A communication from the General Counsel of the 
     Department of Transportation, transmitting, pursuant to law, 
     the report of a rule entitled ``Airworthiness Directives; 
     McDonnell Douglass Model MD-11 Series Airplanes'' (Docket 99-
     NM-10-AD) received on February 1, 1999; to the Committee on 
     Commerce, Science, and Transportation.
       EC-1458. A communication from the General Counsel of the 
     Department of Transportation, transmitting, pursuant to law, 
     the report of a rule entitled ``Airworthiness Directives; 
     Schempp-Hirth K.G. Models Standard-Cirrus, Nimbus HS-7 
     Sailplanes'' (Docket 98-CE-52-AD) received on February 1, 
     1999; to the Committee on Commerce, Science, and 
     Transportation.
       EC-1459. A communication from the General Counsel of the 
     Department of Transportation, transmitting, pursuant to law, 
     the report of a rule entitled ``Emission Standards for 
     Turbine Engine Powered Airplanes'' (Docket FAA-1999-5018) 
     received on February 1, 1999; to the Committee on Commerce, 
     Science, and Transportation.
       EC-1460. A communication from the General Counsel of the 
     Department of Transportation, transmitting, pursuant to law, 
     the report of a rule entitled ``Special Flight Rules in the 
     Vicinity of Grand Canyon National Park'' (Docket 28537) 
     received on February 1, 1999; to the Committee on Commerce, 
     Science, and Transportation.
       EC-1461. A communication from the General Counsel of the 
     Department of Transportation, transmitting, pursuant to law, 
     the report of a rule entitled ``Airworthiness Directives; 
     Agusta S.p.A. Model A109C and A109K2 Helicopters'' (Docket 
     97-SW-55-AD) received on February 1, 1999; to the Committee 
     on Commerce, Science, and Transportation.
       EC-1462. A communication from the General Counsel of the 
     Department of Transportation, transmitting, pursuant to law, 
     the report of a rule entitled ``Airworthiness Directives; 
     Lockheed Model L1011-385-1 Series Airplanes'' (Docket 98-NM-
     241-AD) received on February 1, 1999; to the Committee on 
     Commerce, Science, and Transportation.
       EC-1463. A communication from the General Counsel of the 
     Department of Transportation, transmitting, pursuant to law, 
     the report of a rule entitled ``Airworthiness Directives; 
     Fokker Model F.28 Mark 0100 Series Airplanes'' (Docket 98-NM-
     250-AD) received on February 1, 1999; to the Committee on 
     Commerce, Science, and Transportation.
       EC-1464. A communication from the General Counsel of the 
     Department of Transportation, transmitting, pursuant to law, 
     the report of a rule entitled ``Airworthiness Directives; 
     Airbus Model A320 Series Airplanes'' (Docket 96-NM-103-AD) 
     received on February 1, 1999; to the Committee on Commerce, 
     Science, and Transportation.
       EC-1465. A communication from the General Counsel of the 
     Department of Transportation, transmitting, pursuant to law, 
     the report of a rule entitled ``Airworthiness Directives; 
     Airbus Model A320 and A321 Series Airplanes'' (Docket 98-NM-
     67-AD) received on February 1, 1999; to the Committee on 
     Commerce, Science, and Transportation.
       EC-1466. A communication from the General Counsel of the 
     Department of Transportation, transmitting, pursuant to law, 
     the report of a rule entitled ``Airworthiness Directives; 
     Boeing Model 737-100 and -200 Series Airplanes'' (Docket 96-
     NM-264-AD) received on February 1, 1999; to the Committee on 
     Commerce, Science, and Transportation.
       EC-1467. A communication from the General Counsel of the 
     Department of Transportation, transmitting, pursuant to law, 
     the report of a rule entitled ``Airworthiness Directives; 
     Boeing Model 727 Series Airplanes'' (Docket 96-NM-263-AD) 
     received on February 1, 1999; to the Committee on Commerce, 
     Science, and Transportation.
       EC-1468. A communication from the General Counsel of the 
     Department of Transportation, transmitting, pursuant to law, 
     the report of a rule entitled ``Airworthiness Directives; 
     Boeing Model 737-200, -200C, -300, and -400 Series 
     Airplanes'' (Docket 98-NM-291-AD) received on February 1, 
     1999; to the Committee on Commerce, Science, and 
     Transportation.
       EC-1469. A communication from the General Counsel of the 
     Department of Transportation, transmitting, pursuant to law, 
     the report of a rule entitled ``Airworthiness Directives; 
     Robinson Helicopter Company (RHC) Model R22 Helicopters'' 
     (Docket 98-SW-79-AD) received on February 1, 1999; to the 
     Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation.
       EC-1470. A communication from the General Counsel of the 
     Department of Transportation, transmitting, pursuant to law, 
     the report of a rule entitled ``Airworthiness Directives; 
     Sikorsky Aircraft Corporation Model S-76A, B, and C 
     Helicopters'' (Docket 98-SW-37-AD) received on February 1, 
     1999; to the Committee on Commerce, Science, and 
     Transportation.
       EC-1471. A communication from the General Counsel of the 
     Department of Transportation, transmitting, pursuant to law, 
     the report of a rule entitled ``Airworthiness Directives; 
     Avions Pierre Robin Model R2160 Airplanes'' (Docket 98-CE-83-
     AD) received on February 1, 1999; to the Committee on 
     Commerce, Science, and Transportation.
       EC-1472. A communication from the General Counsel of the 
     Department of Transportation, transmitting, pursuant to law, 
     the report of a rule entitled ``Establishment of the 
     Cincinnati/Northern Kentucky International Airport Class B 
     Airspace Area, and Revocation of the Cincinnati/Northern 
     Kentucky International Class C Airspace Area; KY'' (Docket 
     93-AWA-5) received on February 1, 1999; to the Committee on 
     Commerce, Science, and Transportation.
       EC-1473. A communication from the General Counsel of the 
     Department of Transportation, transmitting, pursuant to law, 
     the report of a rule entitled ``Amendment to Class D Airspace 
     and Class E Airspace; Binghamton, NY'' (Docket 98-AEA-44) 
     received on February 1, 1999; to the Committee on Commerce, 
     Science, and Transportation.
       EC-1474. A communication from the General Counsel of the 
     Department of Transportation, transmitting, pursuant to law, 
     the report of a rule entitled ``Standard Instrument Approach 
     Procedures; Miscellaneous Amendments'' (Docket 29429) 
     received on February 1, 1999; to the Committee on Commerce, 
     Science, and Transportation.
       EC-1475. A communication from the General Counsel of the 
     Department of Transportation, transmitting, pursuant to law, 
     the report of a rule entitled ``Amendment to Class E 
     Airspace; Laurel, DE'' (Docket 98-AEA-43) received on 
     February 1, 1999; to the Committee on Commerce, Science, and 
     Transportation.
       EC-1476. A communication from the General Counsel of the 
     Department of Transportation, transmitting, pursuant to law, 
     the report of a rule entitled ``Amendment of Legal 
     Description of Jet Route J-522 in the Vicinity of Rochester, 
     NY'' (Docket 98-AEA-14) received on February 1, 1999; to the 
     Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation.
       EC-1477. A communication from the General Counsel of the 
     Department of Transportation, transmitting, pursuant to law, 
     the report of a rule entitled ``Amendment to Class E 
     Airspace; Concordia, KS'' (Docket 98-ACE-46) received on 
     February 1, 1999; to the Committee on Commerce, Science, and 
     Transportation.
       EC-1478. A communication from the General Counsel of the 
     Department of Transportation, transmitting, pursuant to law, 
     the report of a rule entitled ``Amendment to Class E 
     Airspace; Grinell, IA'' (Docket 98-ACE-47) received on 
     February 1, 1999; to the Committee on Commerce, Science, and 
     Transportation.
       EC-1479. A communication from the General Counsel of the 
     Department of Transportation, transmitting, pursuant to law, 
     the report of a rule entitled ``Amendment to Class E 
     Airspace; Liberal, KS'' (Docket 98-ACE-60) received on 
     February 1, 1999; to the Committee on Commerce, Science, and 
     Transportation.
       EC-1480. A communication from the General Counsel of the 
     Department of Transportation, transmitting, pursuant to law, 
     the report of a rule entitled ``Amendment to Class E 
     Airspace; Garden City, KS'' (Docket 98-ACE-59) received on 
     February 1, 1999; to the Committee on Commerce, Science, and 
     Transportation.
       EC-1481. A communication from the General Counsel of the 
     Department of Transportation, transmitting, pursuant to law, 
     the report of a rule entitled ``Amendments to Restricted 
     Areas 6302C, D and E; Fort Hood, TX'' (Docket 98-ASW-47) 
     received on February 1, 1999; to the Committee on Commerce, 
     Science, and Transportation.
       EC-1482. A communication from the General Counsel of the 
     Department of Transportation, transmitting, pursuant to law, 
     the report of a rule entitled ``Amendment of Class E 
     Airspace; Golden Triangle Regional Airport, MS'' (Docket 98-
     ASO-27) received on February 1, 1999; to the Committee on 
     Commerce, Science, and Transportation.
       EC-1483. A communication from the General Counsel of the 
     Department of Transportation, transmitting, pursuant to law, 
     the report of a rule entitled ``Amendment to Class E 
     Airspace; Rockland, ME'' (Docket 98-ANE-95) received on 
     February 1, 1999; to the Committee on Commerce, Science, and 
     Transportation.
       EC-1484. A communication from the General Counsel of the 
     Department of Transportation, transmitting, pursuant to law, 
     the report of a rule entitled ``Amendment to Class E 
     Airspace; Perryville, MO'' (Docket 99-ACE-1) received on 
     February 1, 1999; to the Committee on Commerce, Science, and 
     Transportation.
       EC-1485. A communication from the General Counsel of the 
     Department of Transportation, transmitting, pursuant to law, 
     the report of a rule entitled ``Amendment to Class E 
     Airspace; Grand Island, NE'' (Docket 99-ACE-2) received on 
     February 1, 1999; to the Committee on Commerce, Science, and 
     Transportation.
       EC-1486. A communication from the General Counsel of the 
     Department of Transportation, transmitting, pursuant to law, 
     the report of a rule entitled ``Amendment of Class

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     E Airspace; Riverton, WY'' (Docket 99-ANM-15) received on 
     February 1, 1999; to the Committee on Commerce, Science, and 
     Transportation.
       EC-1487. A communication from the General Counsel of the 
     Department of Transportation, transmitting, pursuant to law, 
     the report of a rule entitled ``Modification of Class E 
     Airspace; Monroe, MI'' (Docket 99-AGL-55) received on 
     February 1, 1999; to the Committee on Commerce, Science, and 
     Transportation.
       EC-1488. A communication from the General Counsel of the 
     Department of Transportation, transmitting, pursuant to law, 
     the report of a rule entitled ``Modification of Class E 
     Airspace; Norwalk, OH'' (Docket 99-AGL-58) received on 
     February 1, 1999; to the Committee on Commerce, Science, and 
     Transportation.
       EC-1489. A communication from the General Counsel of the 
     Department of Transportation, transmitting, pursuant to law, 
     the report of a rule entitled ``Modification of Class E 
     Airspace; Fostoria, OH'' (Docket 99-AGL-57) received on 
     February 1, 1999; to the Committee on Commerce, Science, and 
     Transportation.
       EC-1490. A communication from the General Counsel of the 
     Department of Transportation, transmitting, pursuant to law, 
     the report of a rule entitled ``Modification of Class E 
     Airspace; Sandusky, OH'' (Docket 99-AGL-59) received on 
     February 1, 1999; to the Committee on Commerce, Science, and 
     Transportation.
       EC-1491. A communication from the General Counsel of the 
     Department of Transportation, transmitting, pursuant to law, 
     the report of a rule entitled ``Establishment of Class E 
     Airspace; Bellevue, OH'' (Docket 99-AGL-60) received on 
     February 1, 1999; to the Committee on Commerce, Science, and 
     Transportation.
       EC-1492. A communication from the General Counsel of the 
     Department of Transportation, transmitting, pursuant to law, 
     the report of a rule entitled ``Airworthiness Directives; 
     Raytheon Aircraft Company Models B300 and B300C Airplanes'' 
     (Docket 97-CE-16-AD) received on February 1, 1999; to the 
     Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation.
       EC-1493. A communication from the General Counsel of the 
     Department of Transportation, transmitting, pursuant to law, 
     the report of a rule entitled ``Airworthiness Directives; 
     McDonnell Douglas Model MD-11 Series Airplanes'' (Docket 98-
     NM-348-AD) received on February 1, 1999; to the Committee on 
     Commerce, Science, and Transportation.
       EC-1494. A communication from the General Counsel of the 
     Department of Transportation, transmitting, pursuant to law, 
     the report of a rule entitled ``Special Federal Aviation 
     Regulation No. 36, Development of Major Repair Data'' (Docket 
     FAA-1998-4654) received on February 1, 1999; to the Committee 
     on Commerce, Science, and Transportation.
       EC-1495. A communication from the General Counsel of the 
     Department of Transportation, transmitting, pursuant to law, 
     the report of a rule entitled ``Airworthiness Directives; 
     Bell Helicopter Textron, Inc. Model 205A-1 and 205B 
     Helicopters'' (Docket 98-SW-21-AD) received on February 1, 
     1999; to the Committee on Commerce, Science, and 
     Transportation.
       EC-1496. A communication from the General Counsel of the 
     Department of Transportation, transmitting, pursuant to law, 
     the report of a rule entitled ``Airworthiness Directives; 
     Bell Helicopter Textron, Inc. Model 214B and 214B-1 
     Helicopters'' (Docket 98-SW-28-AD) received on February 1, 
     1999; to the Committee on Commerce, Science, and 
     Transportation.
       EC-1497. A communication from the General Counsel of the 
     Department of Transportation, transmitting, pursuant to law, 
     the report of a rule entitled ``Airworthiness Directives; 
     Bell Helicopter Textron, Inc. Model 212 Helicopters'' (Docket 
     98-SW-20-AD) received on February 1, 1999; to the Committee 
     on Commerce, Science, and Transportation.
       EC-1498. A communication from the General Counsel of the 
     Department of Transportation, transmitting, pursuant to law, 
     the report of a rule entitled ``Airworthiness Directives; 
     Avions Pierre Robin Model R2160 Airplanes'' (Docket 98-CE-78-
     AD) received on February 1, 1999; to the Committee on 
     Commerce, Science, and Transportation.
       EC-1499. A communication from the General Counsel of the 
     Department of Transportation, transmitting, pursuant to law, 
     the report of a rule entitled ``Airworthiness Directives; 
     Raytheon Aircraft Company Model 2000 Airplanes'' (Docket 98-
     CE-34-AD) received on February 1, 1999; to the Committee on 
     Commerce, Science, and Transportation.
       EC-1500. A communication from the Secretary of the 
     Interior, transmitting, pursuant to law, the annual report of 
     the Migratory Bird Conservation Commission for fiscal year 
     1998; to the Committee on Environment and Public Works.
       EC-1501. A communication from the Assistant Secretary for 
     Economic Development, Department of Commerce, transmitting, 
     pursuant to law, the report of a rule entitled ``Economic 
     Development Administration Regulations; Revised to Implement 
     Public Law 105-393'' (RIN0610-AA56) received on January 26, 
     1999; to the Committee on Environment and Public Works.
       EC-1502. A communication from the Director of the Office of 
     Regulatory Management and Information, Environmental 
     Protection Agency, transmitting, pursuant to law, the report 
     of a rule entitled ``Approval of the State of Florida's 
     Construction Permitting Program'' (FRL6229-9) received on 
     January 29, 1999; to the Committee on Environment and Public 
     Works.
       EC-1503. A communication from the Director of the Office of 
     Regulatory Management and Information, Environmental 
     Protection Agency, transmitting, pursuant to law, the report 
     of a rule regarding general requirements for the storage and 
     transfer of volatile organic compounds (FRL6216-6) received 
     on January 27, 1999; to the Committee on Environment and 
     Public Works.
       EC-1504. A communication from the Director of the Office of 
     Regulatory Management and Information, Environmental 
     Protection Agency, transmitting, pursuant to law, the report 
     of a rule entitled ``Partial Withdrawal of Cryolite Tolerance 
     Revocations'' (FRL6058-7) received on January 27, 1999; to 
     the Committee on Environment and Public Works.
       EC-1505. A communication from the Director of the Office of 
     Regulatory Management and Information, Environmental 
     Protection Agency, transmitting, pursuant to law, the report 
     of a rule entitled ``Hazardous Waste Management System; 
     Identification and Listing of Hazardous Waste; Final 
     Exclusion'' (FRL6219-2) received on January 27, 1999; to the 
     Committee on Environment and Public Works.
       EC-1506. A communication from the Director of the Office of 
     Regulatory Management and Information, Environmental 
     Protection Agency, transmitting, pursuant to law, the report 
     of a rule entitled ``National Emission Standards for 
     Hazardous Air Pollutants from Secondary Lead Smelting'' 
     (FRL6227-5) received on January 26, 1999; to the Committee on 
     Environment and Public Works.
       EC-1507. A communication from the Director of the Office of 
     Regulatory Management and Information, Environmental 
     Protection Agency, transmitting, pursuant to law, the report 
     of a rule entitled ``Whole Effluent Toxicity: Guidelines 
     Establishing Test Procedures for the Analysis of Pollutants; 
     Final Rule, Technical Corrections'' (FRL6227-4) received on 
     January 26, 1999; to the Committee on Environment and Public 
     Works.
       EC-1508. A communication from the Director of the Office of 
     Regulatory Management and Information, Environmental 
     Protection Agency, transmitting, pursuant to law, the report 
     of a rule entitled ``Implementation Plan--PM2.5 Monitoring 
     Program'' received on January 28, 1999; to the Committee on 
     Environment and Public Works.
       EC-1509. A communication from the Director of the Office of 
     Regulatory Management and Information, Environmental 
     Protection Agency, transmitting, pursuant to law, the report 
     of a rule entitled ``National Emission Standards for 
     Hazardous Air Pollutants; National Emission Standards for 
     Radon Emissions from Phosphogypsum Stacks'' (FRL6229-4) 
     received on January 28, 1999; to the Committee on Environment 
     and Public Works.
       EC-1510. A communication from the Director of the Office of 
     Regulatory Management and Information, Environmental 
     Protection Agency, transmitting, pursuant to law, the report 
     of a rule entitled ``Approval and Promulgation Plans; 
     Georgia: Approval of Revisions to Georgia State 
     Implementation Plan; Vehicle Inspection/Maintenance Program'' 
     (FRL6227-7) received on January 28, 1999; to the Committee on 
     Environment and Public Works.
       EC-1511. A communication from the Director of the Office of 
     Regulatory Management and Information, Environmental 
     Protection Agency, transmitting, pursuant to law, the report 
     of a rule entitled ``Waivers for PM10 Sampling Frequency'' 
     received on January 28, 1999; to the Committee on Environment 
     and Public Works.
       EC-1512. A communication from the Director of the Office of 
     Regulatory Management and Information, Environmental 
     Protection Agency, transmitting, pursuant to law, the report 
     of a rule entitled ``Review of National Ambient Air Quality 
     Standards for Particulate Matter'' (FRL5913-4) received on 
     January 28, 1999; to the Committee on Environment and Public 
     Works.
       EC-1513. A communication from the Director of the Office of 
     Regulatory Management and Information, Environmental 
     Protection Agency, transmitting, pursuant to law, the report 
     of a rule entitled ``Guidance for Network Design and Optimum 
     Site Exposure for PM2.5 and PM10'' received on January 28, 
     1999; to the Committee on Environment and Public Works.
       EC-1514. A communication from the Director of the Office of 
     Regulatory Management and Information, Environmental 
     Protection Agency, transmitting, pursuant to law, the report 
     of a rule entitled ``PM2.5 Site Types and Sampling Frequency 
     During CY-99'' received on January 28, 1999; to the Committee 
     on Environment and Public Works.
       EC-1515. A communication from the Director of the Office of 
     Regulatory Management and Information, Environmental 
     Protection Agency, transmitting, pursuant to law, the report 
     of a rule entitled ``Final Guidance on

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      Data Handling Conventions for the 8-Hour National Ambient 
     Air Standards for Ozone'' received on January 28, 1999; to 
     the Committee on Environment and Public Works.
       EC-1516. A communication from the Director of the Office of 
     Regulatory Management and Information, Environmental 
     Protection Agency, transmitting, pursuant to law, the report 
     of a rule entitled ``Collection and Reporting of PM10 Data'' 
     received on January 28, 1999; to the Committee on Environment 
     and Public Works.
       EC-1517. A communication from the Director of the Office of 
     Regulatory Management and Information, Environmental 
     Protection Agency, transmitting, pursuant to law, the report 
     of a rule entitled ``Interim Air Quality Policy on Wildland 
     and Prescribed Fires'' received on January 28, 1999; to the 
     Committee on Environment and Public Works.
       EC-1518. A communication from the Director of the Office of 
     Regulatory Management and Information, Environmental 
     Protection Agency, transmitting, pursuant to law, the report 
     of a rule entitled ``Early Planning Guidance for the Revised 
     Ozone and Particulate Matter (PM) National Ambient Air 
     Quality Standards'' received on January 28, 1999; to the 
     Committee on Environment and Public Works.
       EC-1519. A communication from the Director of the Office of 
     Regulatory Management and Information, Environmental 
     Protection Agency, transmitting, pursuant to law, the report 
     of a rule entitled ``Guidance on Mitigation of Impacts to 
     Small Business While Implementing Air Quality Standards and 
     Regulations'' received on January 28, 1999; to the Committee 
     on Environment and Public Works.
       EC-1520. A communication from the Director of the Office of 
     Regulatory Management and Information, Environmental 
     Protection Agency, transmitting, pursuant to law, the report 
     of a rule entitled ``Guidance for Implementing the 1-Hour 
     Ozone and Pre-existing PM10 NAAQS'' received on January 28, 
     1999; to the Committee on Environment and Public Works.
       EC-1521. A communication from the Director of the Office of 
     Regulatory Management and Information, Environmental 
     Protection Agency, transmitting, pursuant to law, the report 
     of a rule entitled ``Interim Implementation of New Source 
     Review Requirements for PM2.5'' received on January 28, 1999; 
     to the Committee on Environment and Public Works.
       EC-1522. A communication from the Director of the 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; Groundfish Other than Pollock by 
     Catcher/Processors Identified in Section 208(e) (1)-(20) of 
     the American Fisheries Act in the Bering Sea and Aleutian 
     Islands'' (I.D. 012199C) received on February 2, 1999; to the 
     Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation.
       EC-1523. A communication from the Director of the 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; Pollock in Statistical Area 630 of 
     the Gulf of Alaska'' (I.D. 012799A) received on February 2, 
     1999; to the Committee on Commerce, Science, and 
     Transportation.
       EC-1524. A communication from the Deputy Assistant 
     Administrator for 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; Western Alaska Community 
     Development Quota Program'' (I.D. 072898A) received on 
     February 2, 1999; to the Committee on Commerce, Science, and 
     Transportation.
       EC-1525. A communication from the Deputy Assistant 
     Administrator for 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; Observer and Inseason 
     Management Requirements for Pollock Catcher/Processors'' 
     (I.D. 010699A) received on February 2, 1999; to the Committee 
     on Commerce, Science, and Transportation.
       EC-1526. 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 Swordfish Fishery; Management of 
     Driftnet Gear'' (I.D. 011598A) received on February 2, 1999; 
     to the Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation.
       EC-1527. A communication from the Director of the 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; Groundfish by Vessels Using Non-
     Pelagic Trawl Gear in the Red King Crab Savings Subarea'' 
     (I.D. 012599B) received on February 2, 1999; to the Committee 
     on Commerce, Science, and Transportation.
       EC-1528. A communication from the Acting Associate 
     Administrator for Procurement, National Aeronautics and Space 
     Administration, transmitting, pursuant to law, the report of 
     a rule entitled ``Miscellaneous Revisions to the NASA FAR 
     Supplement'' received on February 2, 1999; to the Committee 
     on Commerce, Science, and Transportation.
       EC-1529. A communication from the Director of the United 
     States Office of Personnel Management, transmitting, pursuant 
     to law, the report of a rule entitled ``Pay Administration; 
     Premium Pay'' (RIN3206-AG47) received on February 2, 1999; to 
     the Committee on Governmental Affairs.
       EC-1530. A communication from the Chairman of the U.S. 
     Merit Systems Protection Board, transmitting, pursuant to 
     law, the annual report on appeals submitted to the Board for 
     fiscal year 1998; to the Committee on Governmental Affairs.
       EC-1531. A communication from the Chair of the Federal 
     Labor Relations Authority, transmitting, pursuant to law, the 
     Authority's annual report under the Federal Managers' 
     Financial Integrity Act for fiscal year 1998; to the 
     Committee on Governmental Affairs.
       EC-1532. A communication from the Director of the Peace 
     Corps, transmitting, pursuant to law, the Corps' annual 
     report under the Federal Managers' Financial Integrity Act 
     for fiscal year 1998; to the Committee on Governmental 
     Affairs.
       EC-1533. A communication from the Executive Director of the 
     Committee for Purchase from People Who are Blind or Severely 
     Disabled, transmitting, pursuant to law, a list of additions 
     to and deletions from the Committee's Procurement List dated 
     January 27, 1999; to the Committee on Governmental Affairs.
       EC-1534. A communication from the Chairman of the Federal 
     Housing Finance Board, transmitting, pursuant to law, the 
     Board's annual report under the Federal Managers' Financial 
     Integrity Act for fiscal year 1998; to the Committee on 
     Governmental Affairs.
       EC-1535. A communication from the Chief Counsel of the 
     Foreign Claims Settlement Commission of the United States, 
     Department of Justice, transmitting, pursuant to law, the 
     Commission's annual report under the Government in the 
     Sunshine Act for 1998; to the Committee on Governmental 
     Affairs.
       EC-1536. A communication from the Executive Director of the 
     District of Columbia Financial Responsibility and Management 
     Assistance Authority, transmitting, the Authority's General 
     Purpose Financial Statements and Independent Auditor's Report 
     for fiscal year 1998; to the Committee on Governmental 
     Affairs.
       EC-1537. A communication from the Chairman of the Council 
     of the District of Columbia, transmitting, pursuant to law, a 
     report on D.C. Act 12-517, ``Anti-Drunk Driving Amendment Act 
     of 1998''; to the Committee on Governmental Affairs.
       EC-1538. A communication from the Chairman of the Council 
     of the District of Columbia, transmitting, pursuant to law, a 
     report on D.C. Act 12-512, ``Fiscal Year 1999 Budget Support 
     Temporary Amendment Act of 1998''; to the Committee on 
     Governmental Affairs.
       EC-1539. A communication from the Chairman of the Council 
     of the District of Columbia, transmitting, pursuant to law, a 
     report on D.C. Act 12-497, ``Child Support and Welfare Reform 
     Compliance Temporary Amendment Act of 1998''; to the 
     Committee on Governmental Affairs.
       EC-1540. A communication from the Chairman of the Council 
     of the District of Columbia, transmitting, pursuant to law, a 
     report on D.C. Act 12-496, ``Health Insurance Portability and 
     Accountability Federal Law Conformity and No-Fault Motor 
     Vehicle Insurance Act of 1998''; to the Committee on 
     Governmental Affairs.
       EC-1541. A communication from the Chairman of the Council 
     of the District of Columbia, transmitting, pursuant to law, a 
     report on D.C. Act 12-518, ``Regulation Enacting the Police 
     Manual for the District of Columbia Temporary Amendment Act 
     of 1998''; to the Committee on Governmental Affairs.
       EC-1542. A communication from the Chairman of the Council 
     of the District of Columbia, transmitting, pursuant to law, a 
     report on D.C. Act 12-548, ``Department of Human Services and 
     Commission on Mental Health Services Mandatory Employee Drug 
     and Alcohol Testing and Department of Corrections Conforming 
     Amendment Act of 1998''; to the Committee on Governmental 
     Affairs.
       EC-1543. A communication from the Chairman of the Council 
     of the District of Columbia, transmitting, pursuant to law, a 
     report on D.C. Act 12-538, ``Disposal of District Owned 
     Surplus Real Property Temporary Amendment Act of 1998''; to 
     the Committee on Governmental Affairs.
       EC-1544. A communication from the Chairman of the Council 
     of the District of Columbia, transmitting, pursuant to law, a 
     report on D.C. Act 12-542, ``Public School Nurse Assignment 
     Amendment Act of 1998''; to the Committee on Governmental 
     Affairs.
       EC-1545. A communication from the Chairman of the Council 
     of the District of Columbia, transmitting, pursuant to law, a 
     report on D.C. Act 12-543, ``Regional Airports Authority 
     Amendment Act of 1998''; to the Committee on Governmental 
     Affairs.
       EC-1546. A communication from the Chairman of the Council 
     of the District of Columbia, transmitting, pursuant to law, a 
     report on D.C. Act 12-547, ``Mental Health Services

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     Client Enterprise Establishment Act of 1998''; to the 
     Committee on Governmental Affairs.
       EC-1547. A communication from the Chairman of the Council 
     of the District of Columbia, transmitting, pursuant to law, a 
     report on D.C. Act 12-534, ``Washington Convention Center 
     Authority Second Amendment Act of 1998''; to the Committee on 
     Governmental Affairs.
       EC-1548. A communication from the Chairman of the Council 
     of the District of Columbia, transmitting, pursuant to law, a 
     report on D.C. Act 12-535, ``Executive Service Residency 
     Requirement Amendment Act of 1998''; to the Committee on 
     Governmental Affairs.
       EC-1549. A communication from the Chairman of the Council 
     of the District of Columbia, transmitting, pursuant to law, a 
     report on D.C. Act 12-536, ``Insurance Demutualization 
     Temporary Amendment Act of 1998''; to the Committee on 
     Governmental Affairs.
       EC-1550. A communication from the Chairman of the Council 
     of the District of Columbia, transmitting, pursuant to law, a 
     report on D.C. Act 12-537, ``School Proximity Traffic Calming 
     Temporary Act of 1998''; to the Committee on Governmental 
     Affairs.
       EC-1551. A communication from the Chairman of the Council 
     of the District of Columbia, transmitting, pursuant to law, a 
     report on D.C. Act 12-531, ``Day Care Policy Amendment Act of 
     1998''; to the Committee on Governmental Affairs.
       EC-1552. A communication from the Chairman of the Council 
     of the District of Columbia, transmitting, pursuant to law, a 
     report on D.C. Act 12-532, ``Cooperative Association 
     Amendment Act of 1998''; to the Committee on Governmental 
     Affairs.
       EC-1553. A communication from the Chairman of the Council 
     of the District of Columbia, transmitting, pursuant to law, a 
     report on D.C. Act 12-519, ``Reorganization Plan No. 5 for 
     the Department of Human Services and Department of 
     Corrections Temporary Act of 1998''; to the Committee on 
     Governmental Affairs.
       EC-1554. A communication from the Chairman of the Council 
     of the District of Columbia, transmitting, pursuant to law, a 
     report on D.C. Act 12-530, ``Child Development Facilities 
     Regulation Act of 1998''; to the Committee on Governmental 
     Affairs.
       EC-1555. A communication from the Chairman of the Council 
     of the District of Columbia, transmitting, pursuant to law, a 
     report on D.C. Act 12-533, ``Comprehensive Plan Land Use 
     Antenna Exemption Temporary Amendment Act of 1998; to the 
     Committee on Governmental Affairs.
       EC-1556. A communication from the Director of the Fish and 
     Wildlife Service, Department of the Interior, transmitting, 
     pursuant to law, the report of a rule entitled 
     ``Determination of Threatened Status for the Sacremento 
     Splittail'' (RIN1018-AC26) received on February 4, 1999; to 
     the Committee on Environment and Public Works.
       EC-1557. A communication from the Members of the Railroad 
     Retirement Board, transmitting, pursuant to law, the Board's 
     annual report under the Federal Managers' Financial Integrity 
     Act for fiscal year 1998; to the Committee on Governmental 
     Affairs.
       EC-1558. A communication from the Director of the Office of 
     Regulatory Management and Information, Environmental 
     Protection Agency, transmitting, pursuant to law, the report 
     of a rule regarding approval of the Air Quality Maintenance 
     Plan, Carbon Monoxide Redesignation Plan and Emissions 
     Inventory for the Connecticut portion of the New York-N. New 
     Jersey-Long Island Area (FRL6225-1) received on February 4, 
     1999; to the Committee on Environment and Public Works.
       EC-1559. A communication from the Director of the Office of 
     Regulatory Management and Information, Environmental 
     Protection Agency, transmitting, pursuant to law, the report 
     of a rule entitled ``Approval and Promulgation of Air Quality 
     Implementation Plans; Connecticut; VOC RACT Catch-up'' 
     (FRL6225-4) received on February 4, 1999; to the Committee on 
     Environment and Public Works.
       EC-1560. A communication from the Director of the Office of 
     Regulatory Management and Information, Environmental 
     Protection Agency, transmitting, pursuant to law, the report 
     of a rule entitled ``Approval and Promulgation of Air Quality 
     Implementation Plans; Revised Format for Materials Being 
     Incorporated by Reference for Iowa, Kansas and Nebraska'' 
     (FRL6223-9) received on February 4, 1999; to the Committee on 
     Environment and Public Works.
       EC-1561. A communication from the Director of the Office of 
     Regulatory Management and Information, Environmental 
     Protection Agency, transmitting, pursuant to law, the report 
     of a rule entitled ``Approval and Promulgation of Air Quality 
     Implementation Plans; Connecticut; 15 Percent Rate-of-
     Progress and Contingency Plans'' (FRL6225-2) received on 
     February 4, 1999; to the Committee on Environment and Public 
     Works.
       EC-1562. A communication from the Director of the Office of 
     Regulatory Management and Information, Environmental 
     Protection Agency, transmitting, pursuant to law, the report 
     of a rule entitled ``Approval and Promulgation of State Plans 
     for Designated Facilities; New York'' (FRL6231-7) received on 
     February 4, 1999; to the Committee on Environment and Public 
     Works.
       EC-1563. A communication from the Director of the Office of 
     Regulatory Management and Information, Environmental 
     Protection Agency, transmitting, pursuant to law, the report 
     of a rule entitled ``Removal of the Approval of the 
     Maintenance Plan, Carbon Monoxide Redesignation Plan and 
     Emissions Inventory for the Connecticut Portion of the New 
     York-N. New Jersey-Long Island Area'' (FRL6224-8) received on 
     February 4, 1999; to the Committee on Environment and Public 
     Works.
       EC-1564. A communication from the Director of the Office of 
     Regulatory Management and Information, Environmental 
     Protection Agency, transmitting, pursuant to law, the report 
     of a rule entitled ``Standards of Performance for New 
     Stationary Sources and Guidelines for Control of Existing 
     Sources: Municipal Solid Waste Landfills'' (FRL6231-8) 
     received on February 4, 1999; to the Committee on Environment 
     and Public Works.
       EC-1565. A communication from the Director of the Office of 
     Regulatory Management and Information, Environmental 
     Protection Agency, transmitting, pursuant to law, the report 
     of a rule entitled ``Approval and Promulgation of 
     Implementation Plans; California State Implementation Plan 
     Revision; Monterey Bay Unified Air Pollution Control 
     District'' (FRL6226-5) received on February 2, 1999; to the 
     Committee on Environment and Public Works.
       EC-1566. A communication from the Director of the Office of 
     Regulatory Management and Information, Environmental 
     Protection Agency, transmitting, pursuant to law, the report 
     of a rule entitled ``Approval and Promulgation of 
     Implementation Plans; California State Implementation Plan 
     Revision; North Coast Unified Air Quality Management District 
     and Northern Sonoma County Air Pollution Control District'' 
     (FRL6229-5) received on February 2, 1999; to the Committee on 
     Environment and Public Works.
       EC-1567. A communication from the Director of the Office of 
     Regulatory Management and Information, Environmental 
     Protection Agency, transmitting, pursuant to law, the report 
     of a rule entitled ``Approval and Promulgation of 
     Implementation Plans; California State Implementation Plan 
     Revision; Amador County Air Pollution Control District and 
     Northern Sonoma County Air Pollution Control District'' 
     (FRL6229-7) received on February 2, 1999; to the Committee on 
     Environment and Public Works.
       EC-1568. A communication from the Director of the Office of 
     Regulatory Management and Information, Environmental 
     Protection Agency, transmitting, pursuant to law, the report 
     of a rule entitled ``Approval and Promulgation of 
     Implementation Plans; Minnesota'' (FRL6230-3) received on 
     February 2, 1999; to the Committee on Environment and Public 
     Works.
       EC-1569. A communication from the Director of the Office of 
     Regulatory Management and Information, Environmental 
     Protection Agency, transmitting, pursuant to law, the report 
     of a rule entitled ``Final Guidelines for the Certification 
     and Recertification of the Operators of Community and 
     Nontransient Noncommunity Public Water Systems'' (FRL6230-8) 
     received on February 2, 1999; to the Committee on Environment 
     and Public Works.
       EC-1570. A communication from the Secretary of Health and 
     Human Services, transmitting, pursuant to law, the report of 
     a rule entitled ``Medicare and Medicaid Programs: 
     Comprehensive Assessment and Use of the OASIS as Part of the 
     Conditions of Participation for Home Health Agencies'' 
     (RIN0938-AJ11) received on February 2, 1999; to the Committee 
     on Finance.
       EC-1571. A communication from the Secretary of Health and 
     Human Services, transmitting, pursuant to law, the report of 
     a rule entitled ``Medicare and Medicaid Programs: Reporting 
     Outcome and Assessment Information Set (OASIS) Data as Part 
     of the Conditions of Participation for Home Health Agencies'' 
     (RIN0938-AJ10) received on February 2, 1999; to the Committee 
     on Finance.
       EC-1572. A communication from the Secretary of Health and 
     Human Services, transmitting, pursuant to law, a report on 
     additional disclosure requirements for Medicare providers and 
     suppliers required under Section 4313 or the Balanced Budget 
     Act of 1997; to the Committee on Finance.
       EC-1573. A communication from the Chief of the Regulations 
     Unit, Internal Revenue Service, Department of the Treasury, 
     transmitting, pursuant to law, the report of a rule entitled 
     ``Rulings and Determination Letters'' (Rev. Proc. 99-15) 
     received on February 1, 1999; to the Committee on Finance.
       EC-1574. A communication from the Chief of the Regulations 
     Unit, Internal Revenue Service, Department of the Treasury, 
     transmitting, pursuant to law, the report of a rule entitled 
     ``Last-in, First-out Inventories'' (Rev. Rul. 99-9) received 
     on February 1, 1999; to the Committee on Finance.
       EC-1575. A communication from the Chief of the Regulations 
     Unit, Internal Revenue Service, Department of the Treasury, 
     transmitting, pursuant to law, the report of a rule entitled 
     ``Rulings and Determination Letters'' (Rev. Rul. 99-16) 
     received on February 1, 1999; to the Committee on Finance.
       EC-1576. A communication from the Chief of the Regulations 
     Unit, Internal Revenue

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     Service, Department of the Treasury, transmitting, pursuant 
     to law, the report of a rule entitled ``Residence of Trusts 
     and Estates'' (RIN1545-AU74) received on February 1, 1999; to 
     the Committee on Finance.
       EC-1577. A communication from the Chief of the Regulations 
     Unit, Internal Revenue Service, Department of the Treasury, 
     transmitting, pursuant to law, the report of a rule entitled 
     ``Continuation Coverage Requirements Applicable to Group 
     Health Plans'' (RIN1545-AI93) received on February 1, 1999; 
     to the Committee on Finance.
       EC-1578. A communication from the Administrator of the 
     Agricultural Marketing Service, Department of Agriculture, 
     transmitting, pursuant to law, the report of a rule entitled 
     ``Oranges, Grapefruit, Tangerines, and Tangelos Grown in 
     Florida; Limiting the volume of Small Red Seedless 
     Grapefruit'' (Docket FV-98-905-4 FIR) received on February 2, 
     1999; to the Committee on Agriculture, Nutrition, and 
     Forestry.
       EC-1579. A communication from the Administrator of the 
     Agricultural Marketing Service, Department of Agriculture, 
     transmitting, pursuant to law, the report of a rule entitled 
     ``Beef Promotion and Research; Reapportionment'' (No. LS-98-
     002) received on February 2, 1999; to the Committee on 
     Agriculture, Nutrition, and Forestry.
       EC-1580. A communication from the Administrator of the 
     Agricultural Marketing Service, Department of Agriculture, 
     transmitting, pursuant to law, the report of a rule entitled 
     ``Olives Grown in California; Modification to Handler 
     Membership on the California Olive Committee'' (Docket FV99-
     932-2 IFR) received on February 2, 1999; to the Committee on 
     Agriculture, Nutrition, and Forestry.
       EC-1581. A communication from the Director of the 
     Regulations Policy and Management Staff, Food and Drug 
     Administration, Department of Health and Human Services, 
     transmitting, pursuant to law, the report of a rule entitled 
     ``Standards for Animal Food and Food Additives in 
     Standardized Animal Food'' (Docket 95N-0313) received on 
     February 2, 1999; to the Committee on Health, Education, 
     Labor, and Pensions.
       EC-1582. A communication from the President of the James 
     Madison Memorial Fellowship Foundation, transmitting, 
     pursuant to law, the Foundation's annual report for fiscal 
     year 1998; to the Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and 
     Pensions.
       EC-1583. A communication from the Chairman of the Barry M. 
     Goldwater Scholarship and Excellence In Education Foundation, 
     transmitting, pursuant to law, the Foundation's annual report 
     for fiscal year 1998; to the Committee on Health, Education, 
     Labor, and Pensions.
       EC-1584. A communication from the Director of the Policy 
     Directives and Instructions Branch, Immigration and 
     Naturalization Service, Department of Justice, transmitting, 
     pursuant to law, the report of a rule entitled ``Temporary 
     Protected Status: Amendments to the Requirements for 
     Employment Authorization Fee, and Other Technical 
     Amendments'' (RIN1115-AF37) received on February 2, 1999; to 
     the Committee on the Judiciary.
       EC-1585. A communication from the Under Secretary of 
     Defense (Comptroller), transmitting, pursuant to law, a 
     report on the current Future Years Defense Program; to the 
     Committee on Armed Services.
       EC-1586. A communication from the Assistant Secretary for 
     Export Administration, Department of Commerce, transmitting, 
     pursuant to law, the report of a rule entitled ``Revisions to 
     the Commerce Control List: Changes in Missile Technology 
     Controls'' (RIN0694-AB75) received on February 2, 1999; to 
     the Committee on Banking, Housing, and Urban Affairs.
       EC-1587. A communication from the Assistant Secretary of 
     State for Legislative Affairs, transmitting, pursuant to law, 
     a report on the proposed allocation of funds within the 
     levels established in the Foreign Operations, Export 
     Financing, and Related Programs Appropriations Act of 1999; 
     to the Committee on Foreign Relations.
       EC-1588. A communication from the President of the United 
     States, transmitting, pursuant to law, a report on 
     Presidential Determination 98-36 exempting the United States 
     Air Force's operating location near Groom Lake, Nevada from 
     any hazardous or solid waste laws that might require the 
     disclosure of classified information; to the Committee on 
     Environment and Public Works.
       EC-1589. A communication from the Administrator of the 
     General Services Administration, transmitting, a report on a 
     construction prospectus for a stand-alone daycare center for 
     the Social Security Administration's Woodlawn, MD campus; to 
     the Committee on Environment and Public Works.
       EC-1590. A communication from the General Counsel of the 
     Department of Defense, transmitting, a draft of proposed 
     legislation entitled ``The Reauthorization of Aviation 
     Insurance Act''; to the Committee on Commerce, Science, and 
     Transportation.

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