[Congressional Record (Bound Edition), Volume 146 (2000), Part 12]
[Senate]
[Pages 17006-17023]
[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-10051. A communication from the Director of the Office 
     of Civilian Radioactive Waste Management, Department of 
     Energy, transmitting, pursuant to law, the annual report for 
     fiscal year 1999; referred jointly, pursuant to the order of 
     January 30, 1975, as modified by the order of April 11, 1986, 
     to the Committees on Energy and Natural Resources, and 
     Environment and Public Works.
       EC-10052. A communication from the Chief of the 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; LAKE ERIE, Red, White and Blues Bang, Huron, 
     OHIO (CGD09-00-020)'' (RIN2115-AA97 (2000-0039)) received on 
     July 13, 2000; to the Committee on Commerce, Science, and 
     Transportation.
       EC-10053. A communication from the Chief of the 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; LAKE ERIE, PORT CLINTON, OHIO (CGD09-00-021)'' 
     (RIN2115-AA97 (2000-0040)) received on July 13, 2000; to the 
     Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation.
       EC-10054. A communication from the Chief of the 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; LAKE ERIE, Maumee River, Ohio (CGD09-00-022)'' 
     (RIN2115-AA97 (2000-0041)) received on July 13, 2000; to the 
     Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation.
       EC-10055. A communication from the Chief of the 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; LAKE ERIE, Huron River Fest, Huron, OHIO (CGD09-
     00-023)'' (RIN2115-AA97 (2000-0042)) received on July 13, 
     2000; to the Committee on Commerce, Science, and 
     Transportation.
       EC-10056. A communication from the Chief of the 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; Hill Bay, VA (CGD05-00-020)'' (RIN2115-AA97 
     (2000-0043)) received on July 13, 2000; to the Committee on 
     Commerce, Science, and Transportation.
       EC-10057. A communication from the Chief of the 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; Fireworks Display, Provincetown Harbor, 
     Provincetown, MA (CGD01-00-022)'' (RIN2115-AA97 (2000-0044)) 
     received on July 13, 2000; to the Committee on Commerce, 
     Science, and Transportation.
       EC-10058. A communication from the Chief of the 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; Tongass Narrows, Ketchikan, AK (COTP Southeast 
     Alaska 00-008)'' (RIN2115-AA97 (2000-0045)) received on July 
     13, 2000; to the Committee on Commerce, Science, and 
     Transportation.
       EC-10059. A communication from the Chief of the 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; Kill Van Kull Channel, Newark Bay Channel, South 
     Elizabeth Channel, Elizabeth Channel, Port Newark Channel, 
     and New Jersey Pierhead Channel, New York and New Jersey 
     (CGD01-98-165)'' (RIN2115-AA97 (2000-0046)) received on July 
     13, 2000; to the Committee on Commerce, Science, and 
     Transportation.
       EC-10060. A communication from the Chief of the Office of 
     Regulations and Administrative Law, U.S. Coast Guard, 
     Department of Transportation, transmitting, pursuant to law, 
     the report of a rule entitled ``Technical Amendments; 
     Organizational Changes; Miscellaneous Editorial Changes and 
     conforming Amendments (USCG-2000-72233)'' (RIN2115-ZZ02 
     (2000-0001)) received on July 13, 2000; to the Committee on 
     Commerce, Science, and Transportation.
       EC-10061. A communication from the Program Analyst of the 
     Federal Aviation Administration, Department of 
     Transportation, transmitting, pursuant to law, the report of 
     a rule entitled ``IFR Altitudes; Miscellaneous Amendments 
     (27); Amdt. No. 423 [7-6/7-13]'' (RIN2120-AA63 (2000-0004)) 
     received on July 13, 2000; to the Committee on Commerce, 
     Science, and Transportation.
       EC-10062. A communication from the Program Analyst of the 
     Federal Aviation Administration, Department of 
     Transportation, transmitting, pursuant to law, the report of 
     a rule entitled ``Airworthiness Directives: Raytheon Aircraft 
     Company 17, 18, 19, 23, 24, 33, 35, 36/A36, A36TC/B36TC, 45, 
     50, 55, 56, 58, 58TC, 60, 65, 70, 76, 77, 80, 88, and 95 
     Series Airplanes; docket no. 98-CE-61 [6-12/6-13]'' (RIN2120-
     AA64 (2000-0368)) received on July 13, 2000; to the Committee 
     on Commerce, Science, and Transportation.
       EC-10063. A communication from the Program Analyst of the 
     Federal Aviation Administration, Department of 
     Transportation, transmitting, pursuant to law, the report of 
     a rule entitled ``Airworthiness Directives: Rolls-Royce plc. 
     RB211 Trent 768-60; Trent 772-60, and Trent 772B-60 Turbofan 
     Engines; docket no. 2000-NE-05 [7-3/7-13]'' (RIN2120-AA64 
     (2000-0369)) received on July 13, 2000; to the Committee on 
     Commerce, Science, and Transportation.
       EC-10064. A communication from the Program Analyst of the 
     Federal Aviation Administration, Department of 
     Transportation, transmitting, pursuant to law, the report of 
     a rule entitled ``Airworthiness Directives: GE Company Model 
     CF6-80C2A1/A2/A3/A5/A8/D1F Turbofan Engines; docket no. 99-
     NE-45 [6-27/7-13]'' (RIN2120-AA64 (2000-0370)) received on 
     July 13, 2000; to the Committee on Commerce, Science, and 
     Transportation.
       EC-10065. A communication from the Program Analyst of the 
     Federal Aviation Administration, Department of 
     Transportation, transmitting, pursuant to law, the report of 
     a rule entitled ``Airworthiness Directives: Allison Engine 
     Company Inc. AE007A and AE 3007C Series Turbofan; docket no. 
     99-NE-15 [7-3/7-13]'' (RIN2120-AA64 (2000-0371)) received on 
     July 13, 2000; to the Committee on Commerce, Science, and 
     Transportation.
       EC-10066. A communication from the Program Analyst of the 
     Federal Aviation Administration, Department of 
     Transportation, transmitting, pursuant to law, the report of 
     a rule entitled ``Airworthiness Directives: Airbus Model A330 
     and A340 Series Airplanes; docket no. 99-NM-196 [7-3/7-13]'' 
     (RIN2120-AA64 (2000-0372)) received on July 13, 2000; to the 
     Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation.
       EC-10067. A communication from the Program Analyst of the 
     Federal Aviation Administration, Department of 
     Transportation, transmitting, pursuant to law, the report of 
     a rule entitled ``Airworthiness Directives: Saab Model 2000 
     Series Airplanes; docket no. 99-NM-368 [7-7/7-13]'' (RIN2120-
     AA64 (2000-0373)) received on July 13, 2000; to the Committee 
     on Commerce, Science, and Transportation.
       EC-10068. A communication from the Program Analyst of the 
     Federal Aviation Administration, Department of 
     Transportation, transmitting, pursuant to law, the report of 
     a rule entitled ``Revision of Class E Airspace; Barrow, AK; 
     docket no. 00-AAL-1[7/5-7/13]'' (RIN2120-AA66 (2000-0166)) 
     received on July 13, 2000; to the Committee on Commerce, 
     Science, and Transportation.
       EC-10069. A communication from the Program Analyst of the 
     Federal Aviation Administration, Department of 
     Transportation, transmitting, pursuant to law, the report of 
     a rule entitled ``Amendment to Class E Airspace; Fairfield, 
     IA; docket no. 00-ACE-13 [7-3/7-13]'' (RIN2120-AA66 (2000-
     0167)) received on July 13, 2000; to the Committee on 
     Commerce, Science, and Transportation.
       EC-10070. A communication from the Program Analyst of the 
     Federal Aviation Administration, Department of 
     Transportation, transmitting, pursuant to law, the report of 
     a rule entitled ``Amendment to Class E Airspace; Oelwein, IA; 
     docket no. 00-ACE-12 [7-3/7-13]'' (RIN2120-AA66 (2000-0168)) 
     received on July 13, 2000; to the Committee on Commerce, 
     Science, and Transportation.
       EC-10071. A communication from the Program Analyst of the 
     Federal Aviation Administration, Department of 
     Transportation, transmitting, pursuant to law, the report of 
     a rule entitled ``Amendment to Class E Airspace; Albion, NE; 
     docket no. 99-ACE-30 [7-12/7-13]'' (RIN2120-AA66 (2000-0169)) 
     received on July 13, 2000; to the Committee on Commerce, 
     Science, and Transportation.
       EC-10072. A communication from the Program Analyst of the 
     Federal Aviation Administration, Department of 
     Transportation, transmitting, pursuant to law, the report of 
     a rule entitled ``Amendment to Class E Airspace; Hugoton, KS; 
     docket no. 00-ACE-18 [7-12/7-13]'' (RIN2120-AA66 (2000-0170)) 
     received on July 13, 2000; to the Committee on Commerce, 
     Science, and Transportation.

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       EC-10073. A communication from the Program Analyst of the 
     Federal Aviation Administration, Department of 
     Transportation, transmitting, pursuant to law, the report of 
     a rule entitled ``Revision of Class E Airspace; Walnut Ridge, 
     AR; docket no, 2000-ASW-14 [7-12/7-13]'' (RIN2120-AA66 (2000-
     0171)) received on July 13, 2000; to the Committee on 
     Commerce, Science, and Transportation.
       EC-10074. A communication from the Program Analyst of the 
     Federal Aviation Administration, Department of 
     Transportation, transmitting, pursuant to law, the report of 
     a rule entitled ``Amendment to Class E Airspace; McPherson, 
     KS; docket no. 00-ACE-17 [7-12/7-13]'' (RIN2120-AA66 (2000-
     0172)) received on July 13, 2000; to the Committee on 
     Commerce, Science, and Transportation.
       EC-10075. A communication from the Program Analyst of the 
     Federal Aviation Administration, Department of 
     Transportation, transmitting, pursuant to law, the report of 
     a rule entitled ``Revocation of Class E Airspace; Freeport 
     TX; docket no, 2000-ASW-11; direct final rule; confirmation 
     of effective date 1 [7-12/7-13]'' (RIN2120-AA66 (2000-0173)) 
     received on July 13, 2000; to the Committee on Commerce, 
     Science, and Transportation.
       EC-10076. 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; Removal of Vessel Moratorium of the GOA and BSAI'' 
     (RIN0648-A000) received on July 19, 2000; to the Committee on 
     Commerce, Science, and Transportation.
       EC-10077. 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 
     Exclusive Economic Zone Off Alaska; Pacific Ocean Perch in 
     the Eastern Aleutian District of the Bering Sea and Aleutian 
     Islands'' received on July 19, 2000; to the Committee on 
     Commerce, Science, and Transportation.
       EC-10078. A communication from the Surface Transportation 
     Board, transmitting, pursuant to law, the report of a rule 
     entitled ``Modification of the Carload Waybill Sample and 
     Public Use File Regulations'' received on July 17, 2000; to 
     the Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation.
       EC-10079. 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 
     Exclusive Economic Zone Off Alaska; Halibut Bycatch Mortality 
     Allowance in the Bering Sea and Aleutian Islands Management 
     Area'' received on July 19, 2000; to the Committee on 
     Commerce, Science, and Transportation.
       EC-10080. A communication from the Associate Administrator 
     for Procurement, National Aeronautics and Space 
     Administration, transmitting, pursuant to law, the report of 
     a rule entitled ``Acquisition Planning'' received on July 19, 
     2000; to the Committee on Commerce, Science, and 
     Transportation.
       EC-10081. A communication from the Acting Associate 
     Administrator for Procurement, National Aeronautics and Space 
     Administration, transmitting, pursuant to law, the report of 
     a rule entitled ``Security Requirements for Unclassified 
     Information Technology Resources'' received on July 19, 2000; 
     to the Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation.
       EC-10082. A communication from the Program Analyst, Federal 
     Aviation Administration, Department of Transportation, 
     transmitting, pursuant to law, the report of a rule entitled 
     ``Standard Instrument Approach Procedures; Miscellaneous 
     Amendments (29); amdt. no. 2000 [7-13/7-117]'' (RIN2120-AA65 
     (2000-0037)) received on July 21, 2000; to the Committee on 
     Commerce, Science, and Transportation.
       EC-10083. A communication from the Program Analyst, Federal 
     Aviation Administration, Department of Transportation, 
     transmitting, pursuant to law, the report of a rule entitled 
     ``Standard Instrument Approach Procedures; Miscellaneous 
     Amendments (42); amdt. no. 1999 [7-13/7-117]'' (RIN2120-AA65 
     (2000-0038)) received on July 21, 2000; to the Committee on 
     Commerce, Science, and Transportation.
       EC-10084. A communication from the Program Analyst, Federal 
     Aviation Administration, Department of Transportation, 
     transmitting, pursuant to law, the report of a rule entitled 
     ``Airworthiness Directives: Airbus Model A319, A320, and A321 
     Series Airplanes; docket no. 99-NM-351[6-19/6-26]'' (RIN2120-
     AA64 (2000-0346)) received on July 21, 2000; to the Committee 
     on Commerce, Science, and Transportation.
       EC-10085. A communication from the Program Analyst, Federal 
     Aviation Administration, Department of Transportation, 
     transmitting, pursuant to law, the report of a rule entitled 
     ``Airworthiness Directives: Airbus Model A300-600 Series 
     Airplanes; docket no. 98-NM-164 [6-19/6-26]'' (RIN2120-AA64 
     (2000-0347)) received on July 21, 2000; to the Committee on 
     Commerce, Science, and Transportation.
       EC-10086. A communication from the Program Analyst, Federal 
     Aviation Administration, Department of Transportation, 
     transmitting, pursuant to law, the report of a rule entitled 
     ``Airworthiness Directives: Saab Model SF340A and 340B Series 
     Airplanes; docket no. 2000-NM-23 [7/13-7/20]'' (RIN2120-AA64 
     (2000-0377)) received on July 21, 2000; to the Committee on 
     Commerce, Science, and Transportation.
       EC-10087. A communication from the Program Analyst of the 
     Federal Aviation Administration, Department of 
     Transportation, transmitting, pursuant to law, the report of 
     a rule entitled ``Airworthiness Directives: Boeing Model 737-
     600, -700, and -800 Series Airplanes; docket no. 2000-NM-209 
     [7-13/7-20]'' (RIN2120-AA64 (2000-0378)) received on July 21, 
     2000; to the Committee on Commerce, Science, and 
     Transportation.
       EC-10088. A communication from the Program Analyst of the 
     Federal Aviation Administration, Department of 
     Transportation, transmitting, pursuant to law, the report of 
     a rule entitled ``Airworthiness Directives: Boeing Model 747 
     Series Airplanes; docket no. 2000-NM-206 [7-13/7-20]'' 
     (RIN2120-AA64 (2000-0379)) received on July 21, 2000; to the 
     Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation.
       EC-10089. A communication from the Program Analyst of the 
     Federal Aviation Administration, Department of 
     Transportation, transmitting, pursuant to law, the report of 
     a rule entitled ``Airworthiness Directives: Boeing Model 727 
     Series Airplanes; docket no. 99-NM-75 [7-13/7-20]'' (RIN2120-
     AA64 (2000-0381)) received on July 21, 2000; to the Committee 
     on Commerce, Science, and Transportation.
       EC-10090. A communication from the Program Analyst of the 
     Federal Aviation Administration, Department of 
     Transportation, transmitting, pursuant to law, the report of 
     a rule entitled ``Airworthiness Directives: Boeing Model 747 
     Series Airplanes; Docket no. 99-NM-192 [7-13/7-20]'' 
     (RIN2120-AA64 (2000-0382)) received on July 21, 2000; to the 
     Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation.
       EC-10091. A communication from the Legal Technician of the 
     National Highway Traffic Safety Administration, Department of 
     Transportation, transmitting, pursuant to law, the report of 
     a rule entitled ``Procedures for Transition to New National 
     Driver Register'' (RIN2127-AG68) received on July 21, 2000; 
     to the Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation.
       EC-10092. A communication from the Assistant Administrator 
     for Satellite and Information Services, National Oceanic and 
     Atmospheric Administration, Department of Commerce, 
     transmitting, pursuant to law, the report of a rule entitled 
     ``Licensing of Private Remote-Sensing Space Systems'' 
     (RIN0648-AC64) received on July 21, 2000; to the Committee on 
     Commerce, Science, and Transportation.
       EC-10093. A communication from the Program Analyst of the 
     Federal Aviation Administration, Department of 
     Transportation, transmitting, pursuant to law, the report of 
     a rule entitled ``Amendment to Class E Airspace; Oakley, KS; 
     docket no. 00-ACE-20 [7-14/7-20]'' (RIN2120-AA66 (2000-0176)) 
     received on July 21, 2000; to the Committee on Commerce, 
     Science, and Transportation.
       EC-10094. A communication from the Program Analyst of the 
     Federal Aviation Administration, Department of 
     Transportation, transmitting, pursuant to law, the report of 
     a rule entitled ``Amendment to Class E Airspace; Columbia, 
     MO; docket no. 00-ACE-21 [7-14/7-20]'' (RIN2120-AA66 (2000-
     0178)) received on July 21, 2000; to the Committee on 
     Commerce, Science, and Transportation.
       EC-10095. A communication from the Program Analyst of the 
     Federal Aviation Administration, Department of 
     Transportation, transmitting, pursuant to law, the report of 
     a rule entitled ``Revision of Class E Airspace; Carrizo 
     Springs, Glass Ranch, TX; docket no. 2000-ASW-12 [7-18/7-
     20]'' (RIN2120-AA66 (2000-0179)) received on July 21, 2000; 
     to the Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation.
       EC-10096. A communication from the Program Analyst of the 
     Federal Aviation Administration, Department of 
     Transportation, transmitting, pursuant to law, the report of 
     a rule entitled ``Amendment to Class E Airspace; Atwood, KS; 
     docket no. 00-ACE-19 [7-14/7-20]'' (RIN2120-AA66 (2000-0180)) 
     received on July 21, 2000; to the Committee on Commerce, 
     Science, and Transportation.
       EC-10097. A communication from the Office of Protected 
     Resources, Department of Commerce, transmitting, pursuant to 
     law, the report of a rule entitled ``Sea Turtle Conservation; 
     Restrictions Applicable to Shrimp Trawl Activities'' 
     (RIN0648-AN30) received on July 21, 2000; to the Committee on 
     Commerce, Science, and Transportation.
       EC-10098. A communication from the Office of Protected 
     Resources, Department of Commerce, transmitting, pursuant to 
     law, the report of a rule entitled ``Sea Turtle Conservation; 
     Restrictions to Fishing Activities'' (RIN0648-A019) received 
     on July 21, 2000; to the Committee on Commerce, Science, and 
     Transportation.
       EC-10099. A communication from the Office of Protected 
     Resources, Department of Commerce, transmitting, pursuant to 
     law, the report of a rule entitled ``Sea Turtle Conservation; 
     Restrictions Applicable to Shrimp Trawl Activities; 
     Leatherback Conservation

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     Zone'' (RIN0648-A022) received on July 21, 2000; to the 
     Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation.
       EC-10100. 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 
     Exclusive Economic Zone Off Alaska--Closes Central Regulatory 
     Area of the Gulf of Alaska for Pacific Ocean Perch'' received 
     on July 24, 2000; to the Committee on Commerce, Science, and 
     Transportation.
       EC-10101. 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 ``To Implement Collection of Information 
     Requirements Approved Under Framework 33 to the Northeast 
     Multispecies Fishery Management Plan'' (RIN0648-AN51) 
     received on July 24, 2000; to the Committee on Commerce, 
     Science, and Transportation.
       EC-10102. A communication from the Deputy Assistant 
     Administrator of the Office of Diversion Control, Department 
     of Justice, transmitting, pursuant to law, the report of a 
     rule entitled ``Establishment of Freight Forwarding 
     Facilities for DEA Distributor Registrants'' (RIN117-AA36) 
     received on July 19, 2000; to the Committee on the Judiciary.
       EC-10103. A communication from the Deputy Assistant 
     Administrator, Office of Diversion Control, Department of 
     Justice, transmitting, pursuant to law, the report of a rule 
     entitled ``Schedules of Controlled Substances: Exempt 
     Anabolic Steroid Products'' (RIN1117-AA51) received on July 
     27, 2000; to the Committee on the Judiciary.
       EC-10104. A communication from the Secretary of the Federal 
     Trade Commission, transmitting, pursuant to law, the report 
     relative to the operation of the premerger notification 
     program; to the Committee on the Judiciary.
       EC-10105. A communication from the Deputy Assistant 
     Administrator, Office of Diversion Control, Department of 
     Justice, transmitting, pursuant to law, the report of a rule 
     entitled ``Listed Chemicals; Final Establishment of 
     Thresholds for Iodine and Hydrochloric Gas (Anhydrous 
     Hydrogen Chloride)'' (RIN117-AA43) received on August 21, 
     2000; to the Committee on the Judiciary.
       EC-10106. A communication from the Director of the 
     Administrative Office of the United States Courts, 
     transmitting, pursuant to law, the report relative to capital 
     habeas corpus proceedings for the period of July 1, 1999 
     through June 30, 2000; to the Committee on the Judiciary.
       EC-10107. A communication from the Associate Director of 
     the Office of Legislative, Intergovernmental and Public 
     Affairs, Court Services and Offender Supervision Agency for 
     the District of Columbia, transmitting, the notification of a 
     violation of the Antideficiency Act; to the Committee on 
     Appropriations.
       EC-10108. A communication from the Administrator of the 
     Food and Nutrition Service, Department of Agriculture, 
     transmitting, pursuant to law, the report of a rule entitled 
     ``Food Distribution Program on Indians Reservations--Income 
     Deductions and Miscellaneous Provisions'' (RIN0584-AC81) 
     received on August 21, 2000; to the Committee on Indian 
     Affairs.
       EC-10109. A communication from the Director of the 
     Executive Office of the President, Office of Management and 
     Budget, transmitting, pursuant to law, the pay-as-you-go 
     report dated August 9, 2000; to the Committee on the Budget.
       EC-10110. A communication from the Secretary of Defense, 
     transmitting the report of a retirement; to the Committee on 
     Armed Services.
       EC-10111. A communication from the Associate Bureau Chief 
     of the Wireless Telecommunication Bureau, Federal 
     Communications Commissions, transmitting, pursuant to law, 
     the report of a rule entitled ``Amendments of Parts 0, 80, 
     and 90 of the Commission's Rules to Make the Frequency 
     156.250 MHz Available for Port Operations Purposes in Los 
     Angeles and Long Beach, CA Ports'' (WT Docket No. 99-332, FCC 
     00-220) received on July 24, 2000; to the Committee on 
     Commerce, Science, and Transportation.
       EC-10112. 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 
     Exclusive Economic Zone Off Alaska--Closes Central Aleutian 
     District of the Bering Sea and Aleutian Islands for Pacific 
     Ocean Perch'' received on July 24, 2000; to the Committee on 
     Commerce, Science, and Transportation.
       EC-10113. 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 
     Exclusive Economic Zone Off Alaska--Closes West Yakutat 
     District of the Gulf of Alaska for Pacific Ocean Perch'' 
     received on July 24 , 2000; to the Committee on Commerce, 
     Science, and Transportation.
       EC-10114. A communication from the Assistant General 
     Counsel for Regulatory Law, Office of Environmental 
     Management, Department of Energy, transmitting, pursuant to 
     law, the report of a rule entitled ``Operations Assessments'' 
     (DOE-EM-STD-5505-96) received on July 27, 2000; to the 
     Committee on Energy and Natural Resources.
       EC-10115. 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 ``Safety of Magnetic Fusion 
     Facilities: Guidance'' (DOE-STD-6003-96) received on July 27, 
     2000; to the Committee on Energy and Natural Resources.
       EC-10116. A communication from the General Counsel of the 
     Federal Energy Regulatory Commission, transmitting, pursuant 
     to law, the report of a rule entitled ``Final Rule on Well 
     Category Determinations'' (RIN1902-AB98) received on July 27, 
     2000; to the Committee on Energy and Natural Resources.
       EC-10117. A communication from the Acting Director of the 
     Office of Policy, Department of Energy, transmitting, a 
     report entitled ``The Northeast Heating Fuel Market: 
     Assessment and Options''; to the Committee on Energy and 
     Natural Resources.
       EC-10118. A communication from the Assistant Secretary for 
     Export Administration, Department of Commerce, transmitting, 
     pursuant to law, the report on a rule entitled ``Reexports to 
     Serbia of Foreign Registered Aircraft Subject to the Export 
     Administration Regulations'' (RIN0694-AC26) received on July 
     25, 2000; to the Committee on Banking, Housing, and Urban 
     Affairs.
       EC-10119. A communication from the General Counsel of the 
     Federal Emergency Management Agency, transmitting, pursuant 
     to law, the report of a rule entitled ``Final Flood Elevation 
     Determinations 65 FR 38212 06/20/2000'' received on July 21, 
     2000; to the Committee on Banking, Housing, and Urban 
     Affairs.
       EC-10120. A communication from the Secretary of the 
     Division of Corporation Finance, Securities and Exchange 
     Commission, transmitting, pursuant to law, the report of a 
     rule entitled ``Commission Guidance on Mini-Tender Offers and 
     Limited Partnership Tender Offers'' received on July 25, 
     2000; to the Committee on Banking, Housing, and Urban 
     Affairs.
       EC-10121. A communication from the Managing Director of the 
     Office of the General Counsel, Federal Housing Finance Board, 
     transmitting, pursuant to law, the report of a rule entitled 
     ``Federal Home Loan Bank Acquired Member Assets, Core Mission 
     Activities, Investments and Advances'' (RIN3069-AA98) 
     received on July 27, 2000; to the Committee on Banking, 
     Housing, and Urban Affairs.
       EC-10122. A communication from the Managing Director of the 
     Office of the General Counsel, Federal Housing Finance Board, 
     transmitting, pursuant to law, the report of a rule entitled 
     ``Powers and Responsibilities of Federal Home Loan Bank 
     Boards of Directors and Senior Management'' (RIN3069-AA90) 
     received on July 27, 2000; to the Committee on Banking, 
     Housing, and Urban Affairs.
       EC-10123. A communication from the Fiscal Assistant 
     Secretary of the Department of the Treasury, transmitting, 
     pursuant to law, a notice concerning an annual report on 
     material violations of regulations; to the Committee on 
     Banking, Housing, and Urban Affairs.
       EC-10124. A communication from the Assistant General 
     Counsel for Regulations, Office of the Secretary, Department 
     of Housing and Urban Development, transmitting, pursuant to 
     law, the report of a rule entitled ``Amendments to HUD's 
     Mortgagee Review Board and Civil Money Penalty Regulations'' 
     (RIN2501-AC44 (FR-4308-F-02)) received on July 21, 2000; to 
     the Committee on Banking, Housing, and Urban Affairs.
       EC-10125. A communication from the Assistant Secretary of 
     Legislative Affairs, Department of State, transmitting, 
     pursuant to law, the report of the transmittal of the 
     certification of the proposed issuance of an export license 
     relative to Australia, Austria, Canada, Finland, French 
     Guiana, Germany, Italy, Japan, Kourou, NATO, New Zealand, 
     Norway, Russia, Saudi Arabia, Sea Launch, Spain, Sweden, 
     Switzerland, Thailand, and the United Kingdom; to the 
     Committee on Foreign Relations.
       EC-10126. A communication from the Assistant Legal Adviser 
     for Treaty Affairs, Department of State, transmitting, 
     pursuant to law, the report of the texts of international 
     agreements, other than treaties, and background statements; 
     to the Committee on Foreign Relations.
       EC-10127. A communication from the Acting Executive 
     Director of the Commodity Futures Trading Commission, 
     transmitting, pursuant to law, the report of a rule entitled 
     ``Adjustment of Civil Monetary Penalties for Inflation'' 
     (RIN3038-AB59) received on July 27, 2000; to the Committee on 
     Agriculture, Nutrition, and Forestry.
       EC-10128. A communication from the Under Secretary for 
     Food, Nutrition, and Consumer Services, Department of 
     Agriculture, transmitting, pursuant to law, a copy of a final 
     rule entitled ``Recipient Claim Establishment and Collection 
     Standards'' received on July 27, 2000; to the Committee on 
     Agriculture, Nutrition, and Forestry.

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       EC-10129. A communication from the Director of the 
     Regulations Policy and Management Staff, Department of Health 
     and Human Services, transmitting, pursuant to law, the report 
     of a rule entitled ``Irradiation in the Production, 
     Processing, and Handling of Food'' (Docket No. 98F-0165) 
     received on July 27, 2000; to the Committee on Agriculture, 
     Nutrition, and Forestry.
       EC-10130. A communication from the Congressional Review 
     Coordinator, Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service, 
     Department of Agriculture, transmitting, pursuant to law, the 
     report of a rule entitled ``Veterinary Services User Fees; 
     Pet Food Facility Inspection and Approval Fees'' (Docket No. 
     98-045-2) received on July 21, 2000; to the Committee on 
     Agriculture, Nutrition, and Forestry.
       EC-10131. A communication from the Employee Benefits 
     Manager, Farm Credit Bank, transmitting, pursuant to law, the 
     annual reports of Federal Pension Plans for the plan year 
     January 1, 1999, through December 31, 1999; to the Committee 
     on Governmental Affairs.
       EC-10132. A communication from the Director of the Office 
     of Personnel Management, transmitting, pursuant to law, the 
     report of a rule entitled ``Pre-Tax Allotments for Health 
     Insurance Premiums'' (RIN3206-AJ16) received on July 27, 
     2000; to the Committee on Governmental Affairs.
       EC-10133. A communication from the Director of the Office 
     of Personnel Management, transmitting, pursuant to law, the 
     report of a rule entitled ``Health Insurance Premium 
     Conversion'' (RIN3206-AJ17) received on July 27, 2000; to the 
     Committee on Governmental Affairs.
       EC-10134. A communication from the Executive Director of 
     the Committee for Purchase from People Who Are Blind or 
     Severely Disabled, transmitting, pursuant to law, the report 
     of additions to the procurement list received on July 27, 
     2000; to the Committee on Governmental Affairs.
       EC-10135. A communication from the Director of the Office 
     of Personnel Management, transmitting, pursuant to law, the 
     report of a rule entitled ``Administrative Claims Under the 
     Federal Tort Claims Act'' (RIN3206-AI70) received on July 27, 
     2000; to the Committee on Governmental Affairs.
       EC-10136. A communication from the Small Business Advocacy 
     Chair, Environmental Protection Agency, transmitting, the 
     report of three items; to the Committee on Environment and 
     Public Works.
       EC-10137. 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 ``Endangered 
     and Threatened Wildlife and Plants; Final Rule To List the 
     Short-tailed Albatross as Endangered in the United States'' 
     received on July 26, 2000; to the Committee on Environment 
     and Public Works.
       EC-10138. A communication from the Secretary of Defense, 
     transmitting, a notice relative to a retirement received on 
     July 27, 2000; to the Committee on Armed Services.
       EC-10139. 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 
     ``Guidance on section 403(b) plans'' (Revenue Ruling 2000-35) 
     received on July 21, 2000; to the Committee on Finance.
       EC-10140. A communication from the Director of Policy 
     Directives and Instructions Branch, Immigration and 
     Naturalization Service, Department of Justice, transmitting, 
     pursuant to law, the report of a rule entitled ``Delegation 
     of the adjustment of certain temporary agricultural worker 
     (H-2A) petitions, appellate and revocation authority for 
     those petitions to the Secretary of Labor'' (RIN1115-AF29 
     INS. No. 1946-98) received on July 21, 2000; to the Committee 
     on the Judiciary.
       EC-10141. A communication from the Director of the Office 
     of Wage Determinations, Employment Standards Administration, 
     Department of Labor, transmitting, pursuant to law, the 
     report of a rule entitled ``Service Contract Act; Labor 
     Standards for Federal Service Contracts'' (RIN1215-AB26) 
     received on July 26, 2000; to the Committee on Health, 
     Education, Labor, and Pensions.
       EC-10142. 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 
     ``Weighted Average Interest Rate Update'' (Notice 2000-18) 
     received on July 28, 2000; to the Committee on Finance.
       EC-10143. 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 
     ``Revenue Procedure 2000-32'' (RP-111202-00) received on July 
     27, 2000; to the Committee on Finance.
       EC-10144. 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 
     ``Notice 2000-34 Losses by Blue Cross Blue Shield 
     Organizations'' (Notice 2000-34) received on July 27, 2000; 
     to the Committee on Finance.
       EC-10145. 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 
     ``Notice 2000-38 Withholding and Reporting Requirements for 
     section 457(b) plans'' (Notice 2000-38) received on August 1, 
     2000; to the Committee on Finance.
       EC-10146. 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 
     ``T.D. 8894 Loans From a Qualified Employer Plan to Plan 
     Participants and Beneficiaries'' (RIN1545-AE41) received on 
     July 28, 2000; to the Committee on Finance.
       EC-10147. A communication from the Social Security 
     Regulations Officer, transmitting, pursuant to law, the 
     report of a rule entitled ``Revised Medical Criteria for 
     Evaluating Mental Disorders and Traumatic Brain Injury'' 
     (RIN0960-AC74) received on July 31, 2000; to the Committee on 
     Finance.
       EC-10148. A communication from the Secretary of Health and 
     Human Services, transmitting, a report relative to 
     establishing minimum nurse staffing ratios in nursing homes; 
     to the Committee on Finance.
       EC-10149. A communication from the Associate Administrator 
     of the Tobacco Programs, Agricultural Marketing Service, 
     Department of Agriculture, transmitting, pursuant to law, the 
     report of a rule entitled ``Amend Regulations for Tobacco 
     Inspection'' (Docket Number TB-99-02 RIN0581-AB75) received 
     on July 27, 2000; to the Committee on Commerce, Science, and 
     Transportation.
       EC-10150. A communication from the Program Analyst of the 
     Federal Aviation Administration, Department of 
     Transportation, transmitting, pursuant to law, the report of 
     a rule entitled ``Airworthiness Directives: Airbus Model 
     A319, A320 and A321 Series Airplanes, 2000NM55'' (RIN2120-
     AA64 (2000-0384)) received on July 27, 2000; to the Committee 
     on Commerce, Science, and Transportation.
       EC-10151. A communication from the Program Analyst of the 
     Federal Aviation Administration, Department of 
     Transportation, transmitting, pursuant to law, the report of 
     a rule entitled ``Airworthiness Directives: BF Goodrich Main 
     Brake Assemblies as Installed on Airbus Model A319 and A320 
     Series Airplanes; docket no. 2000-NM-210; [7-21/7-26]'' 
     (RIN2120-AA64 (2000-0385)) received on July 27, 2000; to the 
     Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation.
       EC-10152. A communication from the Program Analyst of the 
     Federal Aviation Administration, Department of 
     Transportation, transmitting, pursuant to law, the report of 
     a rule entitled ``Airworthiness Directives: McDonnell Douglas 
     Model MD-11 Series Airplanes; docket no. 99-NM-246 [7-19/7-
     27]'' (RIN2120-AA64 (2000-0386)) received on July 27, 2000; 
     to the Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation.
       EC-10153. A communication from the Program Analyst of the 
     Federal Aviation Administration, Department of 
     Transportation, transmitting, pursuant to law, the report of 
     a rule entitled ``Airworthiness Directives: Boeing Model 737-
     200 and -300 Airplanes, docket no. 2000-NM-216 [7-20/7-27]'' 
     (RIN2120- AA64 (2000-0387)) received on July 27, 2000; to the 
     Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation.
       EC-10154. A communication from the Program Analyst of the 
     Federal Aviation Administration, Department of 
     Transportation, transmitting, pursuant to law, the report of 
     a rule entitled ``Airworthiness Directives: Boeing Model 747-
     400 Series Airplanes equipped with P & W PW4000 Series 
     Engines; docket n. 99-NM-66 [7-8/7-27]'' (RIN2120-AA64 (2000-
     0388)) received on July 27, 2000; to the Committee on 
     Commerce, Science, and Transportation.
       EC-10155. A communication from the Attorney-Advisor of the 
     National Highway Traffic Safety Administration, Department of 
     Transportation, transmitting, pursuant to law, the report of 
     a rule entitled ``Incentive Grants for Alcohol-Impaired 
     Driving Prevention Programs'' (RIN2127-AH42) received on July 
     27, 2000; to the Committee on Commerce, Science, and 
     Transportation.
       EC-10156. A communication from the Attorney-Advisor of the 
     National Highway Traffic Safety Administration, Department of 
     Transportation, transmitting, pursuant to law, the report of 
     a rule entitled ``Child Restraints Anchorage Systems--
     response to petitions for reconsideration (second notice)'' 
     (RIN2127-AH86) received on July 27, 2000; to the Committee on 
     Commerce, Science, and Transportation.
       EC-10157. A communication from the Associate Administrator 
     for Procurement, National Aeronautics and Space 
     Administration, transmitting, pursuant to law, the report of 
     a rule entitled ``Procedural Revisions for Awards Resulting 
     from Broad Agency Announcements'' received on July 28, 2000 ; 
     to the Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation.
       EC-10158. A communication from the Associate Administrator 
     for Procurement, National Aeronautics and Space 
     Administration, transmitting, pursuant to law, the report of 
     a rule entitled ``Contract Bundling'' received on July 28, 
     2000; to the Committee on Commerce, Science, and 
     Transportation.
       EC-10159. 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

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     ``Atlantic Highly Migratory Species Fisheries; Atlantic 
     Bluefin Tuna Specifications and Regulatory Amendment'' 
     (RIN0648-AO03; I.D. 041200D) received on July 28, 2000; to 
     the Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation.
       EC-10160. 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; Black Sea Bass Fishery; 
     Commercial Quota Harvested for Quarter 3 Period'' received on 
     July 28, 2000; to the Committee on Commerce, Science, and 
     Transportation.
       EC-10161. 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 
     Exclusive Economic Zone Off Alaska; Pacific Ocean Perch in 
     the Western Aleutian District of the Bering Sea and Aleutian 
     Islands'' received on July 28, 2000; to the Committee on 
     Commerce, Science, and Transportation.
       EC-10162. A communication from the Under Secretary for 
     Oceans and Atmosphere, Department of Commerce, transmitting, 
     pursuant to law, the annual report of the Coastal Zone 
     Management Fund for the National Oceanic and Atmospheric 
     Administration for fiscal year 1999; to the Committee on 
     Commerce, Science, and Transportation.
       EC-10163. A communication from the Chairman of the Federal 
     Communications Commission, transmitting, pursuant to law, the 
     report on Auction expenditures for fiscal year 1999; to the 
     Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation.
       EC-10164. A communication from the Deputy Chief of the 
     Accounting Policy Division, Common Carrier Bureau, Federal 
     Communications Commission, transmitting, pursuant to law, the 
     report of a rule entitled ``In the Matter of Federal-State 
     Joint Board on Universal Service, CC Docket Nos. 96-45 and 
     97-21'' (FCC 00-180, CC Docs. 96-45, 97-21) received on July 
     31, 2000; to the Committee on Commerce, Science, and 
     Transportation.
       EC-10165. A communication from the Program Analyst of the 
     Federal Aviation Administration, Department of 
     Transportation, transmitting, pursuant to law, the report of 
     a rule entitled ``Airworthiness Directives: Stemme GmbH & Co. 
     KG Models S10-V and S10-VT sailplanes; docket no. 99-CE-25 
     [7-26/7-31]'' (RIN2120-AA64 (2000-0390)) received on July 31, 
     2000; to the Committee on Commerce, Science, and 
     Transportation.
       EC-10166. A communication from the Program Analyst of the 
     Federal Aviation Administration, Department of 
     Transportation, transmitting, pursuant to law, the report of 
     a rule entitled ``Airworthiness Directives: Boeing Model 747 
     Series Airplanes; docket no. 99-NM-335 [7-19/7-31]'' 
     (RIN2120-AA64 (2000-0391)) received on July 31, 2000; to the 
     Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation.
       EC-10167. A communication from the Program Analyst of the 
     Federal Aviation Administration, Department of 
     Transportation, transmitting, pursuant to law, the report of 
     a rule entitled ``Airworthiness Directives: McDonnell Douglas 
     Model DC 10 -10, -5, 30, and 40 Series Airplanes; Model MD-
     10-10F and 30F Series Airplanes; and KC 10A Airplanes; docket 
     no. 98-NM-228 [7-19/7-31]'' (RIN2120-AA64 (2000-0392)) 
     received on July 31, 2000; to the Committee on Commerce, 
     Science, and Transportation.
       EC-10168. A communication from the Program Analyst of the 
     Federal Aviation Administration, Department of 
     Transportation, transmitting, pursuant to law, the report of 
     a rule entitled ``Airworthiness Directives: Boeing Model 747 
     Series Airplanes; docket no. 99-NM-64 [7-19/7-31]'' (RIN2120-
     AA64 (2000-0393)) received on July 31, 2000; to the Committee 
     on Commerce, Science, and Transportation.
       EC-10169. A communication from the Program Analyst of the 
     Federal Aviation Administration, Department of 
     Transportation, transmitting, pursuant to law, the report of 
     a rule entitled ``Airworthiness Directives: Boeing Model 737-
     200, 300, 400, and 500 Series Airplanes; docket no. 2000-NM-
     103 [7-19/7-31]'' (RIN2120-AA64 (2000-0394)) received on July 
     31, 2000; to the Committee on Commerce, Science, and 
     Transportation.
       EC-10170. A communication from the Program Analyst of the 
     Federal Aviation Administration, Department of 
     Transportation, transmitting, pursuant to law, the report of 
     a rule entitled ``Airworthiness Directives: Short Brothers 
     Model SD3-60 Series Airplanes; docket no. 2000-NM-12 [7-19/7-
     31]'' (RIN2120-AA64 (2000-0395)) received on July 31, 2000; 
     to the Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation.
       EC-10171. A communication from the Program Analyst of the 
     Federal Aviation Administration, Department of 
     Transportation, transmitting, pursuant to law, the report of 
     a rule entitled ``Standard Instrument Approach Procedures; 
     Miscellaneous Amendments (45); amdt no. 2001 [7-27/7-31]'' 
     (RIN2120-AA65 (2000-039)) received on July 31, 2000; to the 
     Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation.
       EC-10172. A communication from the Program Analyst of the 
     Federal Aviation Administration, Department of 
     Transportation, transmitting, pursuant to law, the report of 
     a rule entitled ``Standard Instrument Approach Procedures; 
     Miscellaneous Amendments (46); amdt no. 2002 [7-27/7-31]'' 
     (RIN2120-AA65 (2000-0040)) received on July 31, 2000; to the 
     Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation.
       EC-10173. 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 
     Exclusive Economic Zone Off Alaska; Northern Rockfish in the 
     Western Regulatory Area of the Gulf of Alaska'' received on 
     August 1, 2000; to the Committee on Commerce, Science, and 
     Transportation.
       EC-10174. 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 
     Exclusive Economic Zone Off Alaska--Closes Central Regulatory 
     Area of the Gulf of Alaska for Northern Rockfish'' received 
     on August 1, 2000; to the Committee on Commerce, Science, and 
     Transportation.
       EC-10175. 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 
     Exclusive Economic Zone Off Alaska--Closes Central Regulatory 
     Area of the Gulf of Alaska for Pelagic Shelf Rockfish'' 
     received on August 1, 2000; to the Committee on Commerce, 
     Science, and Transportation.
       EC-10176. 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 
     Exclusive Economic Zone Off Alaska--Closes West Yakutat 
     District of the Gulf of Alaska for Other Rockfish'' received 
     on August 1, 2000; to the Committee on Commerce, Science, and 
     Transportation.
       EC-10177. 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 
     Exclusive Economic Zone Off Alaska; Sablefish by Vessels 
     Using Trawl Gear in the Central Regulatory Area of the Gulf 
     of Alaska'' received on August 1, 2000; to the Committee on 
     Commerce, Science, and Transportation.
       EC-10178. A communication from the Assistant General 
     Counsel for Regulatory Law, Office of Field Integration, 
     Department of Energy, transmitting, pursuant to law, the 
     report of a rule entitled ``Implementation Guide for 
     Surveillance and Maintenance During Facility Transition and 
     Disposition'' (DOE G 430.1-2) received on July 28, 2000; to 
     the Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation.
       EC-10179. A communication from the Assistant General 
     Counsel for Regulatory Law, Office of Field Integration, 
     Department of Energy, transmitting, pursuant to law, the 
     report of a rule entitled ``Deactivation Implementation 
     Guide'' (DOE G 430.1-3) received on July 28, 2000; to the 
     Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation.
       EC-10180. A communication from the General Counsel of the 
     Federal Energy Regulatory Commission, transmitting, pursuant 
     to law, the report of a rule entitled ``Optional Certificate 
     and Abandonment Procedures for Applications for New Service 
     Under Section 7 of the Natural Gas Act'' (RIN1902-AB96) 
     received on August 1, 2000; to the Committee on Commerce, 
     Science, and Transportation.
       EC-10181. A communication from the Director of Defense 
     Procurement, Department of Defense, transmitting, pursuant to 
     law, the report of a rule entitled ``Repeal of Reporting 
     Requirements Under Public Law 85-804'' (DFARS Case 2000-D016) 
     received on July 28, 2000; to the Committee on Armed 
     Services.
       EC-10182. A communication from the Director of Defense 
     Procurement, Department of Defense, transmitting, pursuant to 
     law, the report of a rule entitled ``Streamlined Payment 
     Practices'' (DFARS Case 98-D026) received on July 28, 2000; 
     to the Committee on Armed Services.
       EC-10183. A communication from the Secretary of Defense, 
     transmitting, a notice relative to a retirement received on 
     July 28, 2000; to the Committee on Armed Services.
       EC-10184. A communication from the Deputy Executive 
     Secretary, Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services 
     Administration, Department of Health and Human Services, 
     transmitting, pursuant to law, the report of a rule entitled 
     ``Application Deadline for the Substance Abuse Prevention and 
     Treatment (SAPT) Block Grant Program'' (RIN0930-AA04) 
     received on July 26, 2000; to the Committee on Health, 
     Education, Labor, and Pensions.
       EC-10185. A communication from the Secretary of Health and 
     Human Services, transmitting, pursuant to law, a report 
     relative to emergency funds available to eight states that 
     have been impacted by the heat wave in the South this summer 
     and to Alaska due to the recent fisheries disaster; to the 
     Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions.
       EC-10186. A communication from the Director of the 
     Regulations Policy and Management Staff, Department of Health 
     and

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     Human Services, transmitting, pursuant to law, transmitting, 
     pursuant to law, the report of a rule entitled ``Secondary 
     Direct Food Additives permitted in Food for Human 
     Consumption; Correction'' (Docket No. 00F-0786) received on 
     August 1, 2000; to the Committee on Health, Education, Labor, 
     and Pensions.
       EC-10187. A communication from the Assistant Secretary of 
     State (Legislative Affairs), transmitting, pursuant to law, 
     the report of the transmittal of the certification of the 
     proposed issuance of an export license relative to Egypt; to 
     the Committee on Foreign Relations.
       EC-10188. A communication from the Assistant Secretary of 
     State (Legislative Affairs), transmitting, pursuant to law, 
     the notification of intent to obligate funds for purposes of 
     Nonproliferation and Disarmament Fund activities; to the 
     Committee on Foreign Relations.
       EC-10189. A communication from the Director of the Office 
     of Personnel Management, transmitting, pursuant to law, a 
     report relative to the physicians comparability allowance 
     (PCA) program; to the Committee on Governmental Affairs.
       EC-10190. A communication from the Chairman of the Council 
     of the District of Columbia, transmitting, pursuant to law, 
     copies of D.C. Act 13-375 entitled ``Fiscal Year 2001 Budget 
     Support Act of 2000'' adopted by the Council on June 6, 2000; 
     to the Committee on Governmental Affairs.
       EC-10191. A communication from the Executive Director of 
     the Committee for Purchase From People Who Are Blind or 
     Severely Disabled, transmitting, pursuant to law, the report 
     of additions to the procurement list received on August 1, 
     2000; to the Committee on Governmental Affairs.
       EC-10192. A communication from the Director of the Office 
     of Government Ethics, Office of General Counsel and Legal 
     Policy, transmitting, pursuant to law, the report of a rule 
     entitled ``Exemption Under 18 U.S.C. 208(b)(2) for Financial 
     Interests of Non-Federal Government Employers in the 
     Decennial Census'' (RIN3209-AA09) received on August 1, 2000; 
     to the Committee on Governmental Affairs.
       EC-10193. A communication from the Comptroller General, 
     transmitting, pursuant to law, a report relative to General 
     Accounting Office employees as of July 14, 2000; to the 
     Committee on Governmental Affairs.
       EC-10194. A communication from the Investment Manager, 
     Treasury Division, Army and Air Force Exchange Service, 
     transmitting, pursuant to law, the Annual Report Federal 
     Pensions Plans for calendar year 1999; to the Committee on 
     Governmental Affairs.
       EC-10195. A communication from the Congressional Review 
     Coordinator, Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service, 
     Department of Agriculture, transmitting, pursuant to law, the 
     report of a rule entitled ``Spanish Pure Breed Horses from 
     Spain'' (Docket no. 99-054-2) received on July 28, 2000; to 
     the Committee on Agriculture, Nutrition, and Forestry.
       EC-10196. A communication from the Administrator of the 
     Food Safety and Inspection Service, Department of 
     Agriculture, transmitting, pursuant to law, the report of a 
     rule entitled ``Fee Increase for Egg Products Inspection--
     Year 2000'' (RIN0583-AC71) received on July 28, 2000; to the 
     Committee on Agriculture, Nutrition, and Forestry.
       EC-10197. A communication from the Congressional Review 
     Coordinator, Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service, 
     Department of Agriculture, transmitting, pursuant to law, the 
     report of a rule entitled ``Brucellosis in Cattle; State and 
     Area Classifications; Louisiana'' (Docket no. 99-052-1) 
     received on July 31, 2000; to the Committee on Agriculture, 
     Nutrition, and Forestry.
       EC-10198. A communication from the Small Business Advocacy 
     Chair, Environmental Protection Agency, transmitting, 
     pursuant to law, the report of four rules entitled 
     ``Fenpropathrin; Extension of Tolerance for Emergency 
     Exemptions'' (FRL6597-9), ``Diflubenzuron; Pesticide 
     Tolerance'' (FRL6596-3), ``Cerfentrazone-ethyl; Pesticide 
     Tolerance'' (FRL6597-7), and ``Avermectin; Extension of 
     Tolerance for Emergency Exemptions'' (FRL6598-8) received on 
     August 1, 2000; to the Committee on Agriculture, Nutrition, 
     and Forestry.
       EC-10199. A communication from the Under Secretary for 
     Domestic Finance , Department of the Treasury, transmitting, 
     pursuant to law, the report on the Resolution Funding 
     Corporation for calendar year 1999; to the Committee on 
     Banking, Housing, and Urban Affairs.
       EC-10200. A communication from the Deputy Secretary of the 
     Division of Investment Management, Securities and Exchange 
     Commission, transmitting, pursuant to law, the report of a 
     rule entitled ``Exemption From Section 101(c)(1) of the 
     Electronic Signatures in Global and National Commerce Act for 
     Registered Investment Companies'' (RIN3235-AH93) received on 
     July 27, 2000; to the Committee on Banking, Housing, and 
     Urban Affairs.
       EC-10201. A communication from the Board of Governors, 
     Federal Reserve System, transmitting, pursuant to law, the 
     report relative to observed trends in the cost and 
     availability of retail banking services; to the Committee on 
     Banking, Housing, and Urban Affairs.
       EC-10202. A communication from the President of the United 
     States, transmitting, pursuant to law, the six month periodic 
     report on the national emergency with respect to Iraq; to the 
     Committee on Banking, Housing, and Urban Affairs.
       EC-10203. A communication from the President of the United 
     States, transmitting, pursuant to law, a notice relative to 
     the continuation of the Iraqi emergency; to the Committee on 
     Banking, Housing, and Urban Affairs.
       EC-10204. A communication from the Small Business Advocacy 
     Chair, Environmental Protection Agency, transmitting, 
     pursuant to law, the report of a rule entitled ``Approval and 
     Promulgation of Air Quality Implementation Plans; Maryland; 
     Approval of Revisions to COMAR 26.11.12 Control of Batch Type 
     Hot-Dip Galvanizing Installations'' (FRL6838-3) and 
     ``Preliminary Assessment Information Reporting; Addition of 
     Certain Chemicals'' (FRL6597-3) received on July 18, 2000; to 
     the Committee on Environment and Public Works.
       EC-10205. A communication from the Small Business Advocacy 
     Chair, Environmental Protection Agency, transmitting, 
     pursuant to law, the report of two rules entitled ``Approval 
     and Promulgation of Implementation Plans; Oklahoma; Revised 
     Format for Materials Being Incorporated by Reference'' 
     (FRL6727-1) and ``Redefinition of the Glycol Ethers Category 
     Under Section 112 (b) (1) of the CAA And Section 101 of the 
     Comprehensive Environmental Response, Compensation, and 
     Liability Act'' (FRL6843-3) received on July 27, 2000; to the 
     Committee on Environment and Public Works.
       EC-10206. A communication from the Director of 
     Congressional Affairs, Nuclear Material Safety and 
     Safeguards, Nuclear Regulatory Commission, transmitting, 
     pursuant to law, the report of a rule entitled ``Revised, 
     Final Policy Statement on Medical Use of Byproduct Material'' 
     (RIN3150-AF74) received on August 1, 2000; to the Committee 
     on Environment and Public Works.
       EC-10207. A communication from the Small Business Advocacy 
     Chair, Environmental Protection Agency, transmitting, 
     pursuant to law, the report of two rules entitled ``Drinking 
     Water State Revolving Funds'' (FRL6846-5) and 
     ``Identification of Approved and Disapproved Elements of the 
     Great Lakes Guidance Submissions From the States of Michigan, 
     Ohio, Indiana, and Illinois, and Final Rule'' (FRL6846-3) 
     received on August 1, 2000; to the Committee on Environment 
     and Public Works.
       EC-10208. A communication from the Deputy Assistant 
     Administrator for Fisheries, Office of Protected Resources, 
     Department of Commerce, transmitting, pursuant to law, the 
     report of a rule entitled ``Endangered and Threatened 
     Species; Final Rule Governing Take of 14 Threatened Salmon 
     and Steelhead Evolutionarily Significant Units (ESUs)'' 
     (RIN0648-AK94) received on August 1, 2000; to the Committee 
     on Environment and Public Works.
       EC-10209. A communication from the Director of the Office 
     of Management and Budget, Executive Office of the President, 
     transmitting, pursuant to law, the pay-as-you-go reports 
     dated August 4, 2000 and received on August 8, 2000; to the 
     Committee on the Budget.
       EC-10210. A communication from the Assistant Secretary of 
     the Occupational Safety and Health Administration, 
     transmitting, pursuant to law, the report of a rule entitled 
     ``Nationally Recognized Testing Laboratories--Fees; Public 
     Comment Period on Recognition Notices'' (RIN1218-AB57) 
     received on August 7, 2000; to the Committee on Health, 
     Education, Labor, and Pensions.
       EC-10211. 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 
     ``Listing of Color Additives for Coloring Sutures; D&C Violet 
     No. 2'' (Docket No. 99C-1455) received on August 7, 2000; to 
     the Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions.
       EC-10212. 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 
     ``Cold, Cough, Allergy, Bronchodilator, and Antiasthmatic 
     Drug Products for Over-the-Counter Human Use; Amendment of 
     Final Monograph for OTC Antitussive Drug Products'' (RIN0910-
     AA01) received on August 8, 2000; to the Committee on Health, 
     Education, Labor, and Pensions.
       EC-10213. A communication from the Secretary of Defense, 
     transmitting, a notice relative to a retirement of a 
     Superintendent of the Air Force Academy; to the Committee on 
     Armed Services.
       EC-10214. A communication from the Secretary of Defense, 
     transmitting, a notice relative to a retirement of a Chief of 
     Engineers/Commanding General; to the Committee on Armed 
     Services.
       EC-10215. A communication from the Chief of the Programs 
     and Legislation Division, Office of the Legislative Liaison, 
     Department of the Air Force, transmitting, a report relative 
     to cost comparison at Willow Grove Air Reserve Station; to 
     the Committee on Armed Services.

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       EC-10216. A communication from the Alternate Federal 
     Register Liaison Officer, Office of the Secretary, Department 
     of Defense, transmitting, pursuant to law, the report of a 
     rule entitled ``Enhancement of Dental Benefits under the 
     TRICARE Retiree Dental Program (TRDP)'' received on August 8, 
     2000; to the Committee on Armed Services.
       EC-10217. A communication from the Comptroller General, 
     transmitting, pursuant to law, the June 2000 report; to the 
     Committee on Governmental Affairs.
       EC-10218. A communication from the District of Columbia 
     Auditor, transmitting, pursuant to law, the report entitled 
     ``Current Status of the Contract for the District's 
     Consolidated Real Property Inventory System''; to the 
     Committee on Governmental Affairs.
       EC-10219. A communication from the Director of Employee 
     Benefits, AgriBank, transmitting, pursuant to law, the report 
     relative to the Seventh Farm Credit District; to the 
     Committee on Governmental Affairs.
       EC-10220. A communication from the Director of the 
     Workforce Compensation and Performance Service, Office of 
     Personnel Management, transmitting, pursuant to law, the 
     report of a rule entitled ``Prevailing Rate System; 
     Miscellaneous Changes to Certain Federal Wage System Wage 
     Areas'' (RIN3206-AJ21) received on August 8, 2000; to the 
     Committee on Governmental Affairs.
       EC-10221. A communication from the Director of the 
     Workforce Compensation and Performance Service, Office of 
     Personnel Management, transmitting, pursuant to law, the 
     report of a rule entitled ``Pay Administration; Back Pay; 
     Holidays; and Physicians' Comparability Allowances'' 
     (RIN3206-AI76) received on August 8, 2000; to the Committee 
     on Governmental Affairs.
       EC-10222. A communication from the Director of the Office 
     of Management and Budget, Executive Office of the President, 
     transmitting, pursuant to law, the report entitled 
     ``Statistical Programs of the United States Government: 
     Fiscal Year 2001''; to the Committee on Governmental Affairs.
       EC-10223. A communication from the Chief of the Office of 
     Regulations and Administrative Law, Coast Guard, Department 
     of Transportation, transmitting, pursuant to law, the report 
     of a rule entitled ``Regatta Regulations; SLR; Harbour Town 
     Fireworks Display, Calibogue Sound, Hilton Head, SC (CGD07-
     00-062)'' (RIN2115-AE46 (2000-0006)) received on August 4, 
     2000; to the Committee on Commerce, Science, and 
     Transportation.
       EC-10224. A communication from the Chief of the Office of 
     Regulations and Administrative Law, Coast Guard, Department 
     of Transportation, transmitting, pursuant to law, the report 
     of a rule entitled ``Safety/Security Zone Regulations; 
     Manchester Fourth of July Fireworks, Manchester, 
     Massachusetts (CGD01-00-157)'' (RIN2115-AA97 (2000-0047)) 
     received on August 4, 2000; to the Committee on Commerce, 
     Science, and Transportation.
       EC-10225. A communication from the Chief of the Office of 
     Regulations and Administrative Law, Coast Guard, Department 
     of Transportation, transmitting, pursuant to law, the report 
     of a rule entitled ``Safety/Security Zone Regulations; 
     Seafair Blue Angels Performance, Lake Washington, WA (CGD13-
     00-022)'' (RIN2115-AA97 (2000-0048)) received on August 4, 
     2000; to the Committee on Commerce, Science, and 
     Transportation.
       EC-10226. A communication from the Chief of the Office of 
     Regulations and Administrative Law, Coast Guard, Department 
     of Transportation, transmitting, pursuant to law, the report 
     of a rule entitled ``Safety/Security Zone Regulations; United 
     States Army Bridge Exercise across the Arkansas River'' 
     (RIN2115-AA97 (2000-0049)) received on August 4, 2000; to the 
     Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation.
       EC-10227. A communication from the Chief of the Office of 
     Regulations and Administrative Law, Coast Guard, Department 
     of Transportation, transmitting, pursuant to law, the report 
     of a rule entitled ``Safety/Security Zone Regulations; USS 
     JOHN F. KENNEDY, Boston Harbor, Boston, Massachusetts (CGD01-
     00-130)'' (RIN2115-AA97 (2000-0050)) received on August 4, 
     2000; to the Committee on Commerce, Science, and 
     Transportation.
       EC-10228. A communication from the Chief of the Office of 
     Regulations and Administrative Law, Coast Guard, Department 
     of Transportation, transmitting, pursuant to law, the report 
     of a rule entitled ``Safety/Security Zone Regulations; 
     Gastineau Channel, Juneau, AK (COTP Southeast Alaska 00-
     005)'' (RIN2115-AA97 (2000-0051)) received on August 4, 2000; 
     to the Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation.
       EC-10229. A communication from the Chief of the Office of 
     Regulations and Administrative Law, Coast Guard, Department 
     of Transportation, transmitting, pursuant to law, the report 
     of a rule entitled ``Safety/Security Zone Regulations; New 
     York Harbor, Western Long Island Sound, East and Hudson 
     Rivers Fireworks (CGD01-00-004)'' (RIN2115-AA97 (2000-0052)) 
     received on August 4, 2000; to the Committee on Commerce, 
     Science, and Transportation.
       EC-10230. A communication from the Program Analyst of the 
     Federal Aviation Administration, Department of 
     Transportation, transmitting, pursuant to law, the report of 
     a rule entitled ``Airworthiness Directives: Air Tractor, Inc. 
     Models AT-501, AT-502, and AT-5-2A Airplanes--docket no. 
     2000-CE-40 [7-31/8-3]'' (RIN2120-AA64(2000-0397)) received on 
     August 4, 2000; to the Committee on Commerce, Science, and 
     Transportation.
       EC-10231. A communication from the Program Analyst of the 
     Federal Aviation Administration, Department of 
     Transportation, transmitting, pursuant to law, the report of 
     a rule entitled ``Airworthiness Directives: McDonnell Douglas 
     Model MD-11 Series Airplanes; docket no. 2000-NM-30 [7-27/8-
     3]'' (RIN2120-AA64(2000-0398)) received on August 4, 2000; to 
     the Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation.
       EC-10232. A communication from the Acting Director of the 
     Office of Sustainable Fisheries, Domestic Fisheries Division, 
     Department of Commerce, transmitting, pursuant to law, the 
     report of a rule entitled ``Fisheries of the Northeastern 
     United States; Scup Fishery; Commercial Quota Harvested for 
     Summer Period'' received on August 7, 2000; to the Committee 
     on Commerce , Science, and Transportation.
       EC-10233. A communication from the Acting Director of the 
     Office of Sustainable Fisheries, Domestic Fisheries Division, 
     Department of Commerce, transmitting, pursuant to law, the 
     report of a rule entitled ``Fisheries of the Exclusive 
     Economic Zone Off Alaska; Pollock for Processing by the 
     Inshore Component in the Bering Sea Subarea'' received on 
     August 7, 2000; to the Committee on Commerce, Science, and 
     Transportation.
       EC-10234. A communication from the Chief of the Office of 
     Regulations and Administrative Law, Coast Guard, Department 
     of Transportation, transmitting, pursuant to law, the report 
     of a rule entitled ``Safety/Security Zone Regulations; Port 
     Graham, Cook Inlet, Alaska (COTP Western Alaska 00-002)'' 
     (RIN2115-AA97 (2000-0054)) received on August 7, 2000; to the 
     Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation.
       EC-10235. A communication from the Chief of the Office of 
     Regulations and Administrative Law, Coast Guard, Department 
     of Transportation, transmitting, pursuant to law, the report 
     of a rule entitled ``Safety/Security Zone Regulations; 
     Presidential Visit, Hudson River New York (CGD01-00-152)'' 
     (RIN2115-AA97 (2000-0057)) received on August 7, 2000; to the 
     Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation.
       EC-10236. A communication from the Chief of the Office of 
     Regulations and Administrative Law, Coast Guard, Department 
     of Transportation, transmitting, pursuant to law, the report 
     of a rule entitled ``Safety/Security Zone Regulations; Hudson 
     Valley Triathlon, Hudson River, Ulster Landing, NY (CGD01-00-
     160)'' (RIN2115-AA97 (2000-0058)) received on August 7, 2000; 
     to the Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation.
       EC-10237. A communication from the Chief of the Office of 
     Regulations and Administrative Law, Coast Guard, Department 
     of Transportation, transmitting, pursuant to law, the report 
     of a rule entitled ``Safety/Security Zone Regulations; Groton 
     Long Point Yacht Club Fireworks Display, Main Beach, Groton 
     Long Point, CT(CGD01-00-142)'' (RIN2115-AA97 (2000-0059)) 
     received on August 7, 2000; to the Committee on Commerce, 
     Science, and Transportation.
       EC-10238. A communication from the Chief of the Office of 
     Regulations and Administrative Law, Coast Guard, Department 
     of Transportation, transmitting, pursuant to law, the report 
     of a rule entitled ``Safety/Security Zone Regulations; San 
     Juan Harbor, Puerto Rico (COTP San Juan 00-065)'' (RIN2115-
     AA97 (2000-0060)) received on August 7, 2000; to the 
     Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation.
       EC-10239. A communication from the Chief of the Office of 
     Regulations and Administrative Law, Coast Guard, Department 
     of Transportation, transmitting, pursuant to law, the report 
     of a rule entitled ``Safety/Security Zone Regulations; 
     Mashantucket Pequot Fireworks Display, Thames River, New 
     London, CT (CGD01-00-012)'' (RIN2115-AA97 (2000-0061)) 
     received on August 7, 2000; to the Committee on Commerce, 
     Science, and Transportation.
       EC-10240. A communication from the Chief of the Office of 
     Regulations and Administrative Law, Coast Guard, Department 
     of Transportation, transmitting, pursuant to law, the report 
     of a rule entitled ``Safety/Security Zone Regulations; Iron 
     Spring Farm Fireworks Display (CGD01-00-140)'' (RIN2115-AA97 
     (2000-0062)) received on August 7, 2000; to the Committee on 
     Commerce, Science, and Transportation.
       EC-10241. A communication from the Chief of the Office of 
     Regulations and Administrative Law, Coast Guard, Department 
     of Transportation, transmitting, pursuant to law, the report 
     of a rule entitled ``Safety/Security Zone Regulations; Staten 
     Island Fireworks, Arthur Kill (CGD01-00-015)'' (RIN2115-AA97 
     (2000-0063)) received on August 7, 2000; to the Committee on 
     Commerce, Science, and Transportation.
       EC-10242. A communication from the Chief of the Office of 
     Regulations and Administrative Law, Coast Guard, Department 
     of Transportation, transmitting, pursuant to law, the report 
     of a rule entitled ``Safety/Security Zone Regulations; 
     Presidential Visit, Martha's Vineyard, MA (CGD01-00-190)'' 
     (RIN2115-AA97 (2000-0064)) received on August 7, 2000; to the 
     Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation.

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       EC-10243. A communication from the Chief of the Office of 
     Regulations and Administrative Law, Coast Guard, Department 
     of Transportation, transmitting, pursuant to law, the report 
     of a rule entitled ``Safety/Security Zone Regulations; 
     Fireworks Display, Peekskill Bay, NY (CGD01-00-184)'' 
     (RIN2115-AA97 (2000-0065)) received on August 7, 2000; to the 
     Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation.
       EC-10244. A communication from the Chief of the Office of 
     Regulations and Administrative Law, Coast Guard, Department 
     of Transportation, transmitting, pursuant to law, the report 
     of a rule entitled ``Safety/Security Zone Regulations; 
     Dignitary Arrival/Departure and United Nations Meetings, New 
     York, NY (CGD01-00-146)'' (RIN2115-AA97 (2000-0066)) received 
     on August 7, 2000; to the Committee on Commerce, Science, and 
     Transportation.
       EC-10245. A communication from the Chief of the Office of 
     Regulations and Administrative Law, Coast Guard, Department 
     of Transportation, transmitting, pursuant to law, the report 
     of a rule entitled ``Safety/Security Zone Regulations; OPSAIL 
     MAINE 2000, Portland, ME (CGD01-99-194)'' (RIN2115-AA97 
     (2000-0067)) received on August 7, 2000; to the Committee on 
     Commerce, Science, and Transportation.
       EC-10246. A communication from the Chief of the Office of 
     Regulations and Administrative Law, Coast Guard, Department 
     of Transportation, transmitting, pursuant to law, the report 
     of a rule entitled ``Special Anchorage Areas/Anchorage 
     Grounds Regulations; OPSAIL 2000, Port of New London, CT 
     (CGD01-99-203)'' (RIN2115-AA98 (2000-0006)) received on 
     August 7, 2000; to the Committee on Commerce, Science, and 
     Transportation.
       EC-10247. 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, DTV Broadcast Stations (Albany, GA)'' (MM Docket 
     No. 99-319, RM-9756) received on August 9, 2000; to the 
     Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation.
       EC-10248. A communication from the chairman of the Federal 
     Communications Commission, transmitting, pursuant to law, the 
     report relative to market entry barriers in the 
     telecommunications industry; to the Committee on Commerce, 
     Science, and Transportation.
       EC-10249. 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 
     ``TD: Definition of Grantor'' (RIN15450-AX25 TD8890) received 
     on July 28, 2000; to the Committee on Finance.
       EC-10250. 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 
     ``Notice 2000-22 Penalty Relief for Information Reporting on 
     Certain Discharges of Indebtedness'' (Notice 2000-22) 
     received on July 28, 2000; to the Committee on Finance.
       EC-10251. A communication from the Deputy Secretary to the 
     Department of Health and Human Services, transmitting, 
     pursuant to law, the report of a rule entitled ``Prospective 
     Payment System and Consolidated Billing for Skilled Nursing 
     Facilities--Medicare'' (RIN0938-AJ593) received on August 7 , 
     2000; to the Committee on Finance.
       EC-10252. A communication from the Deputy Secretary to the 
     Department of Health and Human Services, transmitting, 
     pursuant to law, the report of a rule entitled ``Medicare 
     Program; Changes to the Hospital Inpatient Prospective 
     Payment Systems and Fiscal Year 2001 Rates (HCFA-1118-F)'' 
     (RIN0938-AK09) received on August 7, 2000; to the Committee 
     on Finance.
       EC-10253. A communication from the Deputy Secretary to the 
     Department of Health and Human Services, transmitting, 
     pursuant to law, the report of a rule entitled ``Medicare 
     Program: Provisions of the Balanced Budget Refinement Act of 
     1999; Hospital Inpatient Payments and Rates and Costs of 
     Graduate Medical Education (HCFA-1131-F)'' (RIN0938-AK20) 
     received on August 7, 2000; to the Committee on Finance.
       EC-10254. 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 
     ``Rev. Rul. 2000-39 BLS-LIFO Department Store Indexes--June 
     2000'' (Rev. Rul. 2000-39) received on August 7, 2000; to the 
     Committee on Finance.
       EC-10255. 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 
     ``Revenue Procedure 2000-35'' (RP-117369-97) received on 
     August 8, 2000; to the Committee on Finance.
       EC-10256. A communication from the Deputy Executive 
     Secretary to the Department, Center for Health Plans and 
     Providers, Health Care Financing Administration, 
     transmitting, pursuant to law, the report of a rule entitled 
     ``Prospective Payment System for Hospital Outpatient 
     Services: Revisions to Criteria to Define New or Innovative 
     Medical Devices, Eligible for Pass-Through Payments and 
     Corrections to Criteria for the Grandfather Provision for 
     Certain Federally Qualified Health Center (RIN0939-AI56) 
     received on August 1, 2000; to the Committee on Finance.
       EC-10257. 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 
     ``Comprehensive Case Resolution Pilot Notice'' (Notice 2000-
     43, 2000-35 I.R.B.) received on August 9, 2000; to the 
     Committee on Finance.
       EC-10258. 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 
     ``Coordinated Issue: Life Insurance Industry--Loss 
     Utilization in Life-NonLife Consolidated Return--Separate v. 
     Single Entity Approach'' (UIL1503.05-00) received on August 
     9, 2000 to the Committee on Finance.
       EC-10259. A communication from the Secretary of Health and 
     Human Services, transmitting, pursuant to law, the ``Child 
     Welfare Outcomes 1998: Annual Report''; to the Committee on 
     Finance.
       EC-10260. A communication from the Small Business Advocacy 
     Chair, Environmental Protection Agency, transmitting, the 
     report of two items; to the Committee on Environment and 
     Public Works.
       EC-10261. A communication from the Small Business Advocacy 
     Chair, Environmental Protection Agency, transmitting, 
     pursuant to law, the report of a rule entitled ``Amendment to 
     Standards of Performance for New Stationary Sources; 
     Monitoring Requirements (PS-1)'' (FRL6846-6) received on 
     August 3, 2000; to the Committee on Environment and Public 
     Works.
       EC-10262. A communication from the Chief of the Terrorism 
     and Violent Crime Section, Department of Justice and 
     Environmental Protection Agency, transmitting, pursuant to 
     law, the report of a rule entitled ``Accidental Release 
     Prevention Requirements; Risk Management Programs Under the 
     Clean Air Act Section 112(r)(7); Distribution of Off-Site 
     Consequence Analysis Information'' (RIN1105-AA70) received on 
     August 4, 2000; to the Committee on Environment and Public 
     Works.
       EC-10263. A communication from the Chief of the Terrorism 
     and Violent Crime Section, Department of Justice and 
     Environmental Protection Agency, transmitting, pursuant to 
     law, the report of two rules entitled ``Control of Emissions 
     of Air Pollution from 2004 and Later Model Year Heavy Duty 
     Highway Engines and Vehicles; Revision of Light-Duty On-Board 
     Diagnostics Requirements'' (FRL6846-4) and ``Federal Plan 
     Requirements for Hospital/Medical Infectious Waste 
     Incinerators Constructed on or Before June 20, 1996'' 
     (FRL6848-9) received on August 8, 2000; to the Committee on 
     Environment and Public Works.
       EC-10264. A communication from the Acting Assistant 
     Secretary for Fish and Wildlife and Parks, Office of 
     Migratory Bird Management, Department of the Interior, 
     transmitting, pursuant to law, the report of a rule entitled 
     ``Migratory Bird Permits; Determination That the State Of 
     Delaware Meets Federal Falconry Standards and Amended List of 
     States Meeting Federal Falconry Standards'' (RIN1018-AF93) 
     received on August 9, 2000; to the Committee on Environment 
     and Public Works.
       EC-10265. A communication from the Chairman and President 
     of the Export-Import Bank, transmitting, pursuant to law, a 
     report with respect to exports to Turkey; to the Committee on 
     Banking, Housing, and Urban Affairs.
       EC-10266. A communication from the Chairman and President 
     of the Export-Import Bank, transmitting, pursuant to law, a 
     report with respect to exports to Venezuela; to the Committee 
     on Banking, Housing, and Urban Affairs.
       EC-10267. A communication from the President of the United 
     States, transmitting, pursuant to law, a notice of the 
     extension of the national emergency declared in Executive 
     Order 12924; to the Committee on Banking, Housing, and Urban 
     Affairs.
       EC-10268. A communication from the Deputy Legal Counsel for 
     the Community Development Financial Institutions Fund, 
     Department of the Treasury, transmitting, pursuant to law, 
     the report of a rule entitled ``Community Development 
     Financial Institutions Program'' (RIN1505-AA71) received on 
     August 9, 2000; to the Committee on Banking, Housing, and 
     Urban Affairs.
       EC-10269. A communication from the Deputy Secretary of the 
     Division of Corporate Finance, Securities and Exchange 
     Commission, transmitting, pursuant to law, the report of a 
     rule entitled ``Financial Statements and Periodic Reports for 
     Related Issuers and Guarantors'' (RIN3235-AH52) received on 
     August 9, 2000; to the Committee on Banking, Housing, and 
     Urban Affairs.
       EC-10270. A communication from the General Counsel, 
     Immigration and Naturalization Service, Department of 
     Justice, transmitting, pursuant to law, the report of a rule 
     entitled ``Professional Conduct for Practitioners--Rules and 
     Procedures'' (RIN1125-AA13) received on August 7, 2000; to 
     the Committee on the Judiciary.
       EC-10271. A communication from the Under Secretary of 
     Commerce for Intellectual Property, Patent and Trademark 
     Office,

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     transmitting, pursuant to law, the report of a rule entitled 
     ``Revision of Patent Fees for Fiscal Year 2001'' (RIN0651-
     AB01) received on August 7, 2000; to the Committee on the 
     Judiciary.
       EC-10272. A communication from the Chair of the Sentencing 
     Commission, transmitting, pursuant to law, the annual report 
     for fiscal year 1999; to the Committee on the Judiciary.
       EC-10273. A communication from the Acting General Counsel, 
     Office of Government Contracting, Small Business 
     Administration, transmitting, pursuant to law, the report of 
     a rule entitled ``Government Contracting Programs; Contract 
     Bundling Procurement Strategy'' (RIN3245-AE04) received on 
     August 7, 2000; to the Committee on Small Business.
       EC-10274. A communication from the Associate Deputy 
     Administrator for Government Contracting and Minority 
     Enterprise Development, Small Business Administration, 
     transmitting, pursuant to law, a report relative to minority 
     small business and capital ownership development for fiscal 
     year 1999; to the Committee on Small Business.
       EC-10275. A communication from the Assistant Secretary, 
     Land and Mineral Management, Engineering and Operations 
     Division, Department of the Interior, transmitting, pursuant 
     to law, the report of a rule entitled ``Training of Lessee 
     and Contractor Employees Engaged in Oil and Gas and Sulphur 
     Operations in the Outer Continental Shelf (OCS)'' (RIN1010-
     AC41) received on August 7, 2000; to the Committee on Energy 
     and Natural Resources.
       EC-10276. A communication from the General Counsel, Federal 
     Energy Regulatory Commission, transiting, pursuant to law, 
     the report of a rule entitled ``Depreciation Accounting, 
     Docket No. RM99-7-000'' (RIN1902-AB85) received on August 8, 
     2000; to the Committee on Energy and Natural Resources.
       EC-10277. A communication from the Assistant Secretary for 
     Legislative Affairs, Department of State, transmitting, 
     pursuant to law, a report concerning the final rule entitled 
     ``Schedule of Fees for Consular Services, Department of State 
     and Overseas Embassies and Consulates''; to the Committee on 
     Foreign Relations.
       EC-10278. A communication from the Assistant Secretary of 
     Legislative Affairs, Department of State, transmitting, a 
     report concerning compliance by the Government of Cuba; to 
     the Committee on Foreign Relations.
       EC-10279. A communication from the Chief Counsel, 
     Department of Justice, transmitting, the Foreign Claims 
     Settlement Commission's annual report for calendar year 1999; 
     to the Committee on Foreign Relations.
       EC-10280. A communication from the Assistant Legal Adviser 
     for Treaty Affairs, Department of State, transmitting, 
     pursuant to law, the report of the texts of international 
     agreements, other than treaties, and background statements; 
     to the Committee on Foreign Relations.
       EC-10281. A communication from the Associate Administrator 
     of the Agricultural Marketing Service, Department of 
     Agriculture, transmitting, pursuant to law, the report of a 
     rule entitled ``Hazelnuts Grown in Oregon and Washington; 
     Increases Assessment Rate'' (Docket Number: FV00-982-2 FR) 
     received on August 2, 2000; to the Committee on Agriculture, 
     Nutrition, and Forestry.
       EC-10282. A communication from the Small Business Advocacy 
     Chair, Environmental Protection Agency, transmitting, 
     pursuant to law, the report of three rules entitled 
     ``Imidacloprid; Extension of Tolerances for Emergency 
     Exemptions'' (FRL6736-8), ``Pymetrozine; Pesticide 
     Tolerance'' (FRL6599-2), and ``Sodium Chlorate; Extension of 
     Exemption from Tolerance for Emergency Exemption'' (FRL6599-
     3) received on August 4, 2000; to the Committee on 
     Agriculture, Nutrition, and Forestry.
       EC-10283. A communication from the Associate Administrator 
     of the Fruits and Vegetables--Research and Promotion Branch, 
     Agricultural Marketing Service, Department of Agriculture, 
     transmitting, pursuant to law, the report of a rule entitled 
     ``Honey Promotion, Research and Information Order; Referendum 
     Procedures'' (Docket Number: FV-00-702-2 FR) received on 
     August 7, 2000; to the Committee on Agriculture, Nutrition, 
     and Forestry.
       EC-10284. A communication from the Associate Administrator 
     of the Agricultural Marketing Service, Department of 
     Agriculture, transmitting, pursuant to law, the report of a 
     rule entitled ``Nectarines and Peaches Grown in California; 
     Revision of Handling Requirements for Fresh Nectarines and 
     Peaches'' (Docket Number: FV00-916-1 FIR) received on August 
     9, 2000; to the Committee on Agriculture, Nutrition, and 
     Forestry.
       EC-10285. A communication from the Director of the 
     Regulations Policy and Management Staff, Department of Health 
     and Human Services, transmitting, pursuant to law, the report 
     of a rule entitled ``Medical Device; Anesthesiology Devices; 
     Classification of Devices to Relieve Upper Airway 
     Obstruction; Correction'' (Docket No. 00P-1117) received on 
     August 11, 2000; to the Committee on Health, Education, 
     Labor, and Pensions.
       EC-10286. A communication from the General Counsel of the 
     National Credit Union Administration, transmitting, pursuant 
     to law, the report of a rule entitled ``Loan Interest Rates, 
     12 CFR Section 701.21(c)(7)(ii)(C)'' received on August 11, 
     2000; to the Committee on Banking, Housing, and Urban 
     Affairs.
       EC-10287. A communication from the Program Analyst of the 
     Federal Aviation Administration, Department of 
     Transportation, transmitting, pursuant to law, the report of 
     a rule entitled ``Airworthiness Directives: Air Tractor, Inc. 
     Models AT-501, AT-502, and AT-502A; docket no. 2000-CE-40 [7-
     31/8-10]'' (RIN 2120-AA64 (2000-0399)) received on August 10, 
     2000; to the Committee on Commerce, Science, and 
     Transportation.
       EC-10288. A communication from the Program Analyst of the 
     Federal Aviation Administration, Department of 
     Transportation, transmitting, pursuant to law, the report of 
     a rule entitled ``Revision of Class E Airspace, North Bend, 
     OR; docket no. 99-ANM-12 [7-25/8-10]'' (RIN 2120-AA66 (2000-
     0181)) received on August 10, 2000; to the Committee on 
     Commerce, Science, and Transportation.
       EC-10289. A communication from the ACC for General Law, the 
     National Highway Traffic Safety Administration, Department of 
     Transportation, transmitting, pursuant to law, the report of 
     a rule entitled ``State Highway Safety Data And Traffic 
     Records Improvements'' (RIN2127-AH43) received on August 10, 
     2000; to the Committee on Commerce, Science, and 
     Transportation.
       EC-10290. A communication from the Attorney of the Research 
     and Special Programs Administration, Department of 
     Transportation, transmitting, pursuant to law, the report of 
     a rule entitled ``Hazardous Materials: Miscellaneous 
     Amendments'' (RIN2137-AD16) received on August 10, 2000; to 
     the Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation.
       EC-10291. 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 ``Atlantic Highly 
     Migratory Species Fisheries; Atlantic Bluefin Tuna; Harpoon 
     Category Closure'' (I.D. 061500D) received on August 11, 
     2000; to the Committee on Commerce, Science, and 
     Transportation.
       EC-10292. 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 
     Exclusive Economic Zone Off Alaska; Arrowtooth Flounder in 
     the Western Regulatory Area of the Gulf of Alaska'' received 
     on August 11, 2000; to the Committee on Commerce, Science, 
     and Transportation.
       EC-10293. 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 
     Exclusive Economic Zone Off Alaska; Pacific Cod in the 
     Western Regulatory Area of the Gulf of Alaska'' received on 
     August 11, 2000; to the Committee on Commerce, Science, and 
     Transportation.
       EC-10294. 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; Spiny Dogfish Fishery; Commercial 
     Quota Harvested for Period 1'' received on August 11, 2000; 
     to the Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation.
       EC-10295. 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 Fishery; 
     Commercial Quota Harvested for Connecticut'' received on 
     August 11, 2000; to the Committee on Commerce, Science, and 
     Transportation.
       EC-10296. 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 off West Coast 
     States and in the Western Pacific; Pacific Coast Groundfish 
     Fishery; Trip Limit Adjustments'' received on August 11, 
     2000; to the Committee on Commerce, Science, and 
     Transportation.
       EC-10297. 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 Northeastern United States; 
     Fisheries of the Northeastern United States; Summer Flounder, 
     Scup, and Black Sea Bass Fisheries; Emergency for the Summer 
     Flounder Fishery'' (RIN0648-AO32) received on August 11, 
     2000; to the Committee on Commerce, Science, and 
     Transportation.
       EC-10298. A communication from the Associate Administrator 
     for Procurement, National Aeronautics and Space 
     Administration, transmitting, pursuant to law, the report of 
     an interim rule entitled ``Cost Accounting Standard Waivers'' 
     received August 11, 2000; to the Committee on Commerce, 
     Science, and Transportation.
       EC-10299. A communication from the Small Business Chair of 
     the Environmental Protection Agency, transmitting, a notice 
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     to regulatory programs; to the Committee on Environment and 
     Public Works.
       EC-10300. A communication from the Small Business Advocacy 
     Chair of the Environmental Protection Agency, transmitting, 
     pursuant to law, the report of three rules entitled 
     ``Approval and Promulgation of Air Quality Implementation 
     Plans; Commonwealth of Pennsylvania; Approval of Revisions to 
     Volatile Organic Compounds Regulations [FRL#6847-3]'', 
     ``Clean Air Act Full Approval of Operating Permit Program; 
     Approval of Expansion of State Program Under Section 112 (1); 
     State of Colorado [FRL#6851-3]'', and ``Fiscal Year 2001 
     Chesapeake Bay Program Activity Grants, Request for Proposals 
     and Guidelines and Application Package'' received on August 
     10, 2000; to the Committee on Environment and Public Works.
       EC-10301. A communication from the Under Secretary of 
     Commerce for Intellectual Property and Director of the Patent 
     and Trademark Office, transmitting, pursuant to law, the 
     report of a rule entitled ``Request for Continued Examination 
     Practice and Changes to Provisional Application Practice'' 
     (RIN0651-AB13) received on August 10, 2000; to the Committee 
     on the Judiciary.
       EC-10302. A communication from the Acting Assistant 
     Attorney General, Office of Justice Programs, Department of 
     Justice, transmitting, pursuant to law, the report of a rule 
     entitled ``Environmental Impact Review Procedures for the 
     VOI/TIS Grant Program'' (RIN1121-AA52) received on August 11, 
     2000; to the Committee on the Judiciary.
       EC-10303. A communication from the Acting Director of the 
     Office of Surface Mining, Department of the Interior, 
     transmitting, pursuant to law, the report of a rule entitled 
     ``West Virginia Regulatory Program'' (WV-085-FOR) received on 
     August 10, 2000; to the Committee on Energy and Natural 
     Resources.
       EC-10304. A communication from the Assistant Secretary for 
     Environmental Management, Department of Energy, transmitting, 
     pursuant to law, a notice relative to the intention to enter 
     into a three-year extension contract DE-AC22-96EW96405; to 
     the Committee on Energy and Natural Resources.
       EC-10305. A communication from the Assistant General 
     Counsel for Regulatory Law, Office of Safeguards and 
     Security, Department of Energy, transmitting, pursuant to 
     law, the report of a rule entitled ``Protective Force 
     Program'' (DOE O 473.2) received on August 11, 2000; to the 
     Committee on Energy and Natural Resources.
       EC-10306. A communication from the Assistant General 
     Counsel for Regulatory Law, Office of Safeguards and 
     Security, Department of Energy, transmitting, pursuant to 
     law, the report of a rule entitled ``Protective Force Program 
     Manual'' (DOE M 473.2-2) received on August 11, 2000; to the 
     Committee on Energy and Natural Resources.
       EC-10307. 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 ``Fire Protection Design 
     Criteria'' (DOE-STD-1066-99) received on August 11, 2000; to 
     the Committee on Energy and Natural Resources.
       EC-10308. 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 ``Radiological Control'' (DOE-
     STD-1098-99) received on August 11, 2000; to the Committee on 
     Energy and Natural Resources.
       EC-10309. A communication from the Administrator of the 
     Farm Service Agency, Department of Agriculture, transmitting, 
     pursuant to law, the report of a rule entitled ``Farm Loan 
     Programs Servicing Policies--Servicing Shared Appreciation 
     Agreements'' (RIN0560-AF78) received on August 10, 2000; to 
     the Committee on Agriculture, Nutrition, and Forestry.
       EC-10310. A communication from the Associate Administrator 
     of the Agricultural Marketing Service, Department of 
     Agriculture, transmitting, pursuant to law, the report of a 
     rule entitled ``Winter Pears Grown in Oregon and Washington; 
     Establishment of Quality Requirements for the Beurre D'Anjou 
     Variety of Pears'' (Docket Number FV00-927-1 FR) received on 
     August 10, 2000; to the Committee on Agriculture, Nutrition, 
     and Forestry.
       EC-10311. A communication from the Associate Administrator 
     of the Agricultural Marketing Service, Department of 
     Agriculture, transmitting, pursuant to law, the report of a 
     rule entitled ``Cranberries Grown in States of Massachusetts, 
     et al.; Increased Assessment Rate'' (Docket Number FV00-929-4 
     IFR) received on August 10, 2000; to the Committee on 
     Agriculture, Nutrition, and Forestry.
       EC-10312. A communication from the Associate Administrator 
     of the Agricultural Marketing Service, Department of 
     Agriculture, transmitting, pursuant to law, the report of a 
     rule entitled ``Tart Cherries Grown in the States of 
     Michigan, New York, Pennsylvania, Oregon, Utah, Washington, 
     and Wisconsin; Decreased Assessment Rate'' (Docket Number 
     FV00-930-3 FR) received on August 10, 2000; to the Committee 
     on Agriculture, Nutrition, and Forestry.
       EC-10313. A communication from the Associate Administrator 
     of the Agricultural Marketing Service, Department of 
     Agriculture, transmitting, pursuant to law, the report of a 
     rule entitled ``Irish Potatoes Grown in Certain Designated 
     Counties in Idaho, and Malheur County, Oregon; Modification 
     of Handling Regulations'' (Docket Number FV00-945-1 FIR) 
     received on August 10, 2000; to the Committee on Agriculture, 
     Nutrition, and Forestry.
       EC-10314. A communication from the Secretary of Defense, 
     transmitting, the report of two retirements; to the Committee 
     on Armed Services.
       EC-10315. A communication from the Under Secretary of 
     Defense (Personnel and Readiness), transmitting, pursuant to 
     law, the Defense Manpower Requirements Report for fiscal year 
     2001; to the Committee on Armed Services.
       EC-10316. A communication from the Director of the 
     Employment Service; Workforce Restructuring Office, Office of 
     Personnel Management, transmitting, pursuant to law, the 
     report of a rule entitled ``Career Transition Assistance for 
     Surplus and Displaced Federal Employees'' (RIN3206-AI39) 
     received on August 11, 2000; to the Committee on Governmental 
     Affairs.
       EC-10317. A communication from the Executive Director of 
     the Committee for Purchase from People Who Are Blind or 
     Severely Disabled, transmitting, pursuant to law, the report 
     of additions to the procurements list received on August 11, 
     2000; to the Committee on Governmental Affairs.
       EC-10318. A communication from the Attorney General, 
     transmitting, pursuant to law, the report of the Inspector 
     General for the period October 1, 1999 through March 31, 
     2000; to the Committee on Governmental Affairs.
       EC-10319. A communication from the District of Columbia 
     Auditor, transmitting a report relative to the review of 
     metropolitan police department vehicles; to the Committee on 
     Governmental Affairs.
       EC-10320. A communication from the Director of the Defense 
     Procurement, Department of Defense, transmitting, pursuant to 
     law, the report of a rule entitled ``Special Procedures for 
     Negotiation of Construction Contracts'' (DFARS Case 2000-
     D010) received on August 21, 2000; to the Committee on Armed 
     Services.
       EC-10321. A communication from the Director of Defense 
     Procurement, Department of Defense, transmitting, pursuant to 
     law, the report of a rule entitled ``Construction and Service 
     Contracts in Noncontiguous States'' (DFARS Case 99-D308) 
     received on August 21, 2000; to the Committee on Armed 
     Services.
       EC-10322. A communication from the Director of Defense 
     Procurement, Department of Defense, transmitting, pursuant to 
     law, the report of a rule entitled ``Contract Drawings, Maps, 
     and Specifications'' (DFARS Case 99-D025) received on August 
     21, 2000; to the Committee on Armed Services.
       EC-10323. A communication from the Director of Defense 
     Procurement, Department of Defense, transmitting, pursuant to 
     law, the report of a rule entitled ``Mentor-Program 
     Improvements'' (DFARS Case 99-D307) received on August 21, 
     2000; to the Committee on Armed Services.
       EC-10324. A communication from the Director of Defense 
     Procurement, Department of Defense, transmitting, pursuant to 
     law, the report of a rule entitled ``Transportation 
     Acquisition Policy'' (DFARS Case 99-D009) received on August 
     21, 2000; to the Committee on Armed Services.
       EC-10325. A communication from the Director of Defense 
     Procurement, Department of Defense, transmitting, pursuant to 
     law, the report of a rule entitled ``North American Industry 
     Classification System'' (DFARS Case 2000-D015) received on 
     August 21, 2000; to the Committee on Armed Services.
       EC-10326. A communication from the Director of the Office 
     of the Secretary of Defense (Administration and Management), 
     transmitting, pursuant to law, a report relative to printing 
     and duplicating services during fiscal year 1999; to the 
     Committee on Armed Services.
       EC-10327. A communication from the Under Secretary of 
     Defense (Acquisition and Technology), transmitting, pursuant 
     to law, a report relative to purchases from foreign entities 
     in fiscal year 1999; to the Committee on Armed Services.
       EC-10328. A communication from the Director of the 
     Regulations Policy and Management Staff, 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; Calcium Disodium EDTA 
     and Disodium EDTA'' (Docket No. 00F-0119) received on August 
     21, 2000; to the Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and 
     Pensions.
       EC-10329. A communication from the Director of the 
     Regulations Policy and Management Staff, Department of Health 
     and Human Services, transmitting, pursuant to law, the report 
     of a rule entitled ``Listing of Color Additives Exempt From 
     Certification; Luminescent Zinc Sulfide'' (Docket No. 97C-
     0415) received on August 21, 2000; to the Committee on 
     Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions.

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       EC-10330. A communication from the Director of the 
     Regulations Policy and Management Staff, Department of Health 
     and Human Services, transmitting, pursuant to law, the report 
     of a rule entitled ``Gastroenterology and Urology Devices; 
     Reclassification of the Extracorporeal Shock Wave 
     Lithotripter'' (Docket No. 98N-1134) received on August 21, 
     2000; to the Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and 
     Pensions.
       EC-10331. A communication from the Director of the 
     Regulations Policy and Management Staff, Department of Health 
     and Human Services, transmitting, pursuant to law, the report 
     of a rule entitled ``Topical Optic Drug Products for Over-
     the-Counter Human Use; Products for Drying Water-Clogged 
     Ears; Amendment of Monograph; Lift of Partial Stay of 
     Effective Date'' (RIN0910-AA01) received on August 21, 2000; 
     to the Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions.
       EC-10332. A communication from the Director of the 
     Regulations Policy and Management Staff, Department of Health 
     and Human Services, transmitting, pursuant to law, the report 
     of a rule entitled ``New Animal Drug Applications; Sheep as a 
     Minor Species'' (Docket No. 99N-2151) received on August 21, 
     2000; to the Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and 
     Pensions.
       EC-10333. A communication from the Assistant Secretary for 
     Civil Rights, Department of Education, transmitting, pursuant 
     to law, the Fiscal Year 1999 Annual Report; to the Committee 
     on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions.
       EC-10334. A communication form the Secretary of Health and 
     Human Services, transmitting, pursuant to law, a report 
     relative to the Comprehensive Community Mental Health 
     Services for Children and Their Families Program; to the 
     Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions.
       EC-10335. A communication from the Deputy Director of the 
     Office of Enforcement Policy, Wage and Hour Division, 
     Department of Labor, transmitting, pursuant to law, the 
     report of a rule entitled ``Attestations by Facilities 
     Temporarily Employing H-1C Nonimmigrant Aliens as Registered 
     Nurses'' (RIN1205-AB27) received on August 22, 2000; to the 
     Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions.
       EC-10336. A communication from the Assistant General 
     Counsel for Regulations, Special Education & Rehabilitative 
     Services, Department of Education, transmitting, pursuant to 
     law, the report of a rule entitled ``National Institute on 
     Disability and Rehabilitative Research'' (RIN84.133G) 
     received on August 24, 2000; to the Committee on Health, 
     Education, Labor, and Pensions.
       EC-10337. A communication from the Director of the 
     Corporate Policy and Research Department, Pension Benefit 
     Guaranty Corporation, transmitting, pursuant to law, the 
     report of a rule entitled ``Benefits Payable in Terminated 
     Single-Employer Plans; Allocation of Assets in Single-
     Employer Plans; Interest Assumptions for Valuing and Paying 
     Benefits'' received on August 23, 2000; to the Committee on 
     Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions.
       EC-10338. A communication from the Secretary of Health and 
     Human Services, transmitting, pursuant to law, a notification 
     relative to emergency funds; to the Committee on Health, 
     Education, Labor, and Pensions.
       EC-10339. A communication from the Director of the Office 
     of Regulations Management, Veterans Benefits Administration, 
     Department of Veterans Affairs, transmitting, pursuant to 
     law, the report of a rule entitled ``Veterans Training: 
     Vocational Rehabilitation Subsistence Allowance Rates'' 
     (RIN2900-AI74) received on August 23, 2000; to the Committee 
     on Veterans' Affairs.
       EC-10340. A communication from the Secretary of Labor, 
     transmitting, pursuant to law, the report describing 
     employment and training programs for veterans during program 
     year 1998 and fiscal year 1999; to the Committee on Veterans' 
     Affairs.
       EC-10341. A communication from the Assistant General 
     Counsel for Regulations, Office of the Secretary, Department 
     of Housing and Urban Development, transmitting, pursuant to 
     law, the report of a rule entitled ``Initiation of Civil 
     Money Penalty Action for Failing to Disclose Lead-Based Paint 
     Hazards: Amendments Concerning Official to Initiate Action'' 
     (RIN2501-AC74(FR-4609-F-01)) received on August 21, 2000; to 
     the Committee on Banking, Housing, and Urban Affairs.
       EC-10342. A communication from the Assistant General 
     Counsel for Regulations, Office of Inspector General, 
     Department of Housing and Urban Development, transmitting, 
     pursuant to law, the report of a rule entitled 
     ``Implementation of the Privacy Act of 1974'' (RIN2508-AA11 
     (FR-4575-F-03)) received on August 21, 2000; to the Committee 
     on Banking, Housing, and Urban Affairs.
       EC-10343. A communication from the Deputy Secretary of the 
     Office of General Counsel, Securities and Exchange 
     Commission, transmitting, pursuant to law, the report of a 
     rule entitled ``Regulation FD, Exchange Act Rules 10b5-1 and 
     10b5-2'' (RIN3235-AH82) received on August 15, 2000; to the 
     Committee on Banking, Housing, and Urban Affairs.
       EC-10344. A communication from the Assistant to the Board, 
     Board of Governors of the Federal Reserve System, 
     transmitting, pursuant to law, the report of a rule entitled 
     ``Regulation T--Credit by Brokers and Dealers'' received on 
     August 21, 2000; to the Committee on Banking, Housing, and 
     Urban Affairs.
       EC-10345. A communication from the Director of the 
     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--
     Exemptions from the Requirement to Report Transactions in 
     Currency; Interim Rule'' (RIN1506-AA23) received on August 
     16, 2000; to the Committee on Banking, Housing, and Urban 
     Affairs.
       EC-10346. A communication from the Under Secretary for 
     Export Administration, Department of Commerce, transmitting, 
     pursuant to law, a report relative to the expansion of 
     certain foreign policy-based export controls; to the 
     Committee on Banking, Housing, and Urban Affairs.
       EC-10347. A communication from the Assistant General 
     Counsel for Regulations, Office of the Assistant Secretary 
     for Public and Indian Housing, Department of Housing and 
     Urban Development, transmitting, pursuant to law, the report 
     of a rule entitled ``Public Housing Agency (PHA) Plan: 
     Streamlined Plans'' (RIN2577-AB89 (FR-4420-F-09)) received on 
     August 21, 2000; to the Committee on Banking, Housing, and 
     Urban Affairs.
       EC-10348. A communication from the Attorney of the Office 
     of the Secretary of Transportation, transmitting, pursuant to 
     law, the report of a rule entitled ``Relocation of Standard 
     Time Zone Boundary in the State of Kentucky'' (RIN2105-AC80 
     (2000-0002)) received on August 15, 2000; to the Committee on 
     Commerce, Science, and Transportation.
       EC-10349. A communication from the Acting 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; Closure of Critical 
     Habitat Pursuant to a Court Order'' (RIN0648-AO44) received 
     on August 21, 2000; to the Committee on Commerce, Science, 
     and Transportation.
       EC-10350. A communication from the Acting Associate 
     Administrator for Procurement, National Aeronautics and Space 
     Administration, transmitting, pursuant to law, the report of 
     a rule entitled ``Central Contractor Registration (CCR)'' 
     received on August 21, 2000; to the Committee on Commerce, 
     Science, and Transportation.
       EC-10351. A communication from the Chairman of the Bureau 
     of Enforcement, Federal Maritime Commission, transmitting, 
     pursuant to law, the report of a rule entitled ``Inflation 
     Adjustment of Civil Monetary Penalties'' (FMC Docket No.: 00-
     09) received on August 21, 2000; to the Committee on 
     Commerce, Science, and Transportation.
       EC-10352. A communication from the Chief of Policy and 
     Program Planning, Common Carrier Bureau, Federal 
     Communications Commission, transmitting, pursuant to law, the 
     report of a rule entitled ``Deployment of Wireline Services 
     Offering Advanced Telecommunications Capability, CC Docket 
     No. 98-147, Order on Reconsideration and Second Further 
     Notice of Proposed Rulemaking, and Fifth Further Notice of 
     Proposed Rulemaking in CC Docket No. 96-98.'' (FCC 00-297, CC 
     DOCS. 98-147, 96-98) received on August 21, 2000; to the 
     Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation.
       EC-10353. A communication from the Director of the Minority 
     Business Development Agency, Department of Commerce, 
     transmitting, pursuant to law, a notification relative to the 
     solicitation of applications (RIN0640-ZA08) received on 
     August 22, 2000; to the Committee on Commerce, Science, and 
     Transportation.
       EC-10354. A communication from the Deputy Assistant 
     Administrator, Estuarine Reserves Division, National Ocean 
     Service, National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration, 
     Department of Commerce, transmitting, pursuant to law, the 
     report of a rule entitled ``Federal Register Notice/FY01 
     National Estuarine Research Reserve Graduate Research 
     Fellowship'' (RIN0648-ZA89) received on August 22, 2000; to 
     the Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation.
       EC-10355. A communication from the Assistant Administrator 
     for Satellite and Information Services, National Oceanic and 
     Atmospheric Administration, Department of Commerce, 
     transmitting, pursuant to law, the report of a rule entitled 
     ``Office of Research and Applications Ocean Remote Sensing 
     Program Notice of Financial Assistance'' (RIN0648-ZA90) 
     received on August 23, 2000; to the Committee on Commerce, 
     Science, and Transportation.
       EC-10356. 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 ``Final Rule to Implement 
     Framework Adjustment 35 to the Northeast Multispecies Fishery 
     Management Plan'' (RIN0648-AO15) received on August 23, 2000; 
     to the Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation.
       EC-10357. A communication from the Acting Director of the 
     Office of Sustainable Fisheries, National Marine Fisheries 
     Service, Department of Commerce, transmitting,

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     pursuant to law, the report of a rule entitled ``Fisheries of 
     the Exclusive Economic Zone Off Alaska--Opens Central 
     Regulatory Area, Gulf of Alaska, for pollock catcher vessels 
     that are non-exempt under the American Fisheries Act'' 
     received on August 23, 2000; to the Committee on Commerce, 
     Science, and Transportation. 
       EC-10358. 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 ``Final Rule Implementing 
     Amendment 12 to the Fishery Management Plan for the Snapper-
     Grouper Fishery of the South Atlantic Region'' (RIN0648-AN39) 
     received on August 23, 2000; to the Committee on Commerce, 
     Science, and Transportation. 
       EC-10359. 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 747-400 Series 
     Airplanes; docket no. 2000-NM-151 [7-25/8-14]'' (2120-AA64 
     (2000-0400)) received on August 15, 2000; to the Committee on 
     Commerce, Science, and Transportation. 
       EC-10360. 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 727 Series Airplanes 
     Modified in Accordance with Valsan Supplemental Type 
     Certificate (STC) SA4363NM; docket no. 2000-NM-248 [7-31/8-
     14]'' (2120-AA64 (2000-0401)) received on August 15, 2000; to 
     the Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation. 
       EC-10361. A communication from the Program Analyst, Federal 
     Aviation Administration, Department of Transportation, 
     transmitting, pursuant to law, the report of a rule entitled 
     ``General Rulemaking Procedures; docket no. FAA1999-6622 [8-
     21/8-17]'' (2120-AG95) received on August 17, 2000; to the 
     Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation. 
       EC-10362. A communication from the Program Analyst, Federal 
     Aviation Administration, Department of Transportation, 
     transmitting, pursuant to law, the report of a rule entitled 
     ``Airworthiness Directives: McDonnell Douglas Model DC-8 
     Series Airplanes; docket no. 2000-NM-100 [8-3/8-17]'' (2120-
     AA64 (2000-0413)) received on August 17, 2000; to the 
     Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation. 
       EC-10363. A communication from the Program Analyst, Federal 
     Aviation Administration, Department of Transportation, 
     transmitting, pursuant to law, the report of a rule entitled 
     ``Airworthiness Directives: Eurocopter France Model SA-365N, 
     N1, AS-365N2, and N3 Helicopters; Docket no. 2000-SW-09 [8-9/
     8-17]'' (2120-AA64 (2000-0404)) received on August 17, 2000; 
     to the Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation. 
       EC-10364. A communication from the Program Analyst, Federal 
     Aviation Administration, Department of Transportation, 
     transmitting, pursuant to law, the report of a rule entitled 
     ``Airworthiness Directives: Airbus Model A319, A320, and A321 
     Series Airplanes; docket no. 99-NM-331 [8-14/8-17]'' (2120-
     AA64 (2000-0403)) received on August 17, 2000; to the 
     Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation. 
       EC-10365. A communication from the Program Analyst, Federal 
     Aviation Administration, Department of Transportation, 
     transmitting, pursuant to law, the report of a rule entitled 
     ``AD--Bell Helicopter Textron In .-manufactured Model HH-1K, 
     TH-1F, UH-1A, UH1B, UH-1E, UH-1F, Uh-1H, UH-1L, and UH-1P; & 
     Southwest Florida Aviation SW-204, SW204-HP, SW-205 & SW205A-
     1 Helicopters; doc #2000-SW-01 [8-9/8-17]'' (2120-AA64 (2000-
     0405)) received on August 17, 2000; to the Committee on 
     Commerce, Science, and Transportation. 
       EC-10366. 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 Canada 
     Model 430 Helicopters; docket no. 99-SW-84 [8-15/8-17]'' 
     (2120-AA64 (2000-0406)) received on August 17, 2000; to the 
     Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation. 
       EC-10367. A communication from the Program Analyst, Federal 
     Aviation Administration, Department of Transportation, 
     transmitting, pursuant to law, the report of a rule entitled 
     ``Airworthiness Directives: Sikorsky Aircraft Corporation 
     Model S-76 Series Helicopters; docket no. 2000-SW-26 [8-15/8-
     17]'' (2120-AA64 (2000-0407)) received on August 17, 2000; to 
     the Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation. 
       EC-10368. A communication from the Program Analyst, Federal 
     Aviation Administration, Department of Transportation, 
     transmitting, pursuant to law, the report of a rule entitled 
     ``Airworthiness Directives: McCauley Propeller Model 
     4HFR34C653/L106FA-); docket no. 2000-NE-17 [8-8/8-17]'' 
     (2120-AA64 (2000-0408)) received on August 17, 2000; to the 
     Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation. 
       EC-10369. 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 Canada 
     Model 407 Helicopters; Docket no. 2000-SW-10 [7-28/8-17]'' 
     (2120-AA64 (2000-0409)) received on August 17, 2000; to the 
     Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation. 
       EC-10370. A communication from the Program Analyst, Federal 
     Aviation Administration, Department of Transportation, 
     transmitting, pursuant to law, the report of a rule entitled 
     ``Airworthiness Directives: McDonnell Douglas Model DC-10 
     Series Airplanes; docket no. 99-NM-215 [7-31/8-17]'' (2120-
     AA64 (2000-0410)) received on August 17, 2000; to the 
     Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation. 
       EC-10371. A communication from the Program Analyst, Federal 
     Aviation Administration, Department of Transportation, 
     transmitting, pursuant to law, the report of a rule entitled 
     ``Airworthiness Directives: McDonnell Douglas Model DC-10 
     Series Airplanes; docket no. 99-NM-214 [7-31/8-17]'' (2120-
     AA64 (2000-0411)) received on August 17, 2000; to the 
     Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation. 
       EC-10372. A communication from the Program Analyst, Federal 
     Aviation Administration, Department of Transportation, 
     transmitting, pursuant to law, the report of a rule entitled 
     ``Airworthiness Directives: McDonnell Douglas Model DC-10-10, 
     -10F, -15, -30, -30F (KC-10A and KDC-10 Military), -40, and -
     40F Series Airplanes; docket no. 99-NM-211 [7-31/8-17]'' 
     (2120-AA64 (2000-0412)) received on August 17, 2000; to the 
     Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation. 
       EC-10373. A communication from the Program Analyst, Federal 
     Aviation Administration, Department of Transportation, 
     transmitting, pursuant to law, the report of a rule entitled 
     ``Airworthiness Directives: Honeywell International Inc. 
     TFE31, 2, 3, 4, and 5 Series Turbofan Engines; docket no. 99-
     NE-10 [8-8/8-17]'' (2120-AA64 (2000-0414)) received on August 
     17, 2000; to the Committee on Commerce, Science, and 
     Transportation. 
       EC-10374. A communication from the Program Analyst, Federal 
     Aviation Administration, Department of Transportation, 
     transmitting, pursuant to law, the report of a rule entitled 
     ``Establishment of Class E Airspace; Minneapolis, Crystal 
     Airport, MN; Correction; docket no. 00-AGL-10'' (2120-AA66 
     (2000-0182)) received on August 17, 2000; to the Committee on 
     Commerce, Science, and Transportation. 
       EC-10375. A communication from the Program Analyst, Federal 
     Aviation Administration, Department of Transportation, 
     transmitting, pursuant to law, the report of a rule entitled 
     ``Modification of Class E Airspace; Ionia, MI; docket no. 00-
     AGL-13 [7-26/8-17]'' (2120-AA66 (2000-0183)) received on 
     August 17, 2000; to the Committee on Commerce, Science, and 
     Transportation. 
       EC-10376. A communication from the Program Analyst, Federal 
     Aviation Administration, Department of Transportation, 
     transmitting, pursuant to law, the report of a rule entitled 
     ``Establishment of Class E Airspace; Greenwood/Wonder Lake, 
     IL; docket no. 00-AGL-12 [7-26/8-17]'' (2120-AA66 (2000-
     0184)) received on August 17, 2000; to the Committee on 
     Commerce, Science, and Transportation. 
       EC-10377. A communication from the Program Analyst, Federal 
     Aviation Administration, Department of Transportation, 
     transmitting, pursuant to law, the report of a rule entitled 
     ``Modification of Class E Airspace; Shelbyville, IN; docket 
     no. 00-AGL-11 [7-24/8-17]'' (2120-AA66 (2000-0185)) received 
     on August 17, 2000; to the Committee on Commerce, Science, 
     and Transportation. 
       EC-10378. A communication from the Program Analyst, Federal 
     Aviation Administration, Department of Transportation, 
     transmitting, pursuant to law, the report of a rule entitled 
     ``Amendment to Class E Airspace; Elkhart, KS ; docket no. 00-
     ACE-22 [7-25/8-17]'' (2120-AA66 (2000-0186)) received on 
     August 17, 2000; to the Committee on Commerce, Science, and 
     Transportation. 
       EC-10379. A communication from the Program Analyst, Federal 
     Aviation Administration, Department of Transportation, 
     transmitting, pursuant to law, the report of a rule entitled 
     ``Establishment of Class D Airspace; Kissimmee, FL; docket 
     no. 00-ASO-23 [8-4/8-17]'' (2120-AA66 (2000-0187)) received 
     on August 17, 2000; to the Committee on Commerce, Science, 
     and Transportation. 
       EC-10380. A communication from the Program Analyst, Federal 
     Aviation Administration, Department of Transportation, 
     transmitting, pursuant to law, the report of a rule entitled 
     ``Establishment of Class D Airspace; Oakgrove, NC; docket no. 
     00-ASO-24 [8-4/8-17]'' (2120-AA66 (2000-0188)) received on 
     August 17, 2000; to the Committee on Commerce, Science, and 
     Transportation. 
       EC-10381. A communication from the Program Analyst, Federal 
     Aviation Administration, Department of Transportation, 
     transmitting, pursuant to law, the report of a rule entitled 
     ``Establishment of Class D Airspace; Boca Raton, FL; docket 
     no. 00-ASO-22 [8-7/8-17]'' (2120-AA66 (2000-0189)) received 
     on August 17, 2000; to the Committee on Commerce, Science, 
     and Transportation. 
       EC-10382. A communication from the Program Analyst, Federal 
     Aviation Administration, Department of Transportation, 
     transmitting, pursuant to law, the report of a rule entitled 
     ``Establishment of Class E Airspace; Marquette, MI; docket 
     no. 00-AGL-02 [7-26/8-

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     17]'' (2120-AA66 (2000-0191)) received on August 17, 2000; to 
     the Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation. 
       EC-10383. A communication from the Program Analyst, Federal 
     Aviation Administration, Department of Transportation, 
     transmitting, pursuant to law, the report of a rule entitled 
     ``Modification of Class D Airspace; Gary, IN ; and 
     Modification of Class E Airspace; Gary, IN; docket no. 00-
     AGL-16 [7-26/8-17]'' (2120-AA66 (2000-0192)) received on 
     August 17, 2000; to the Committee on Commerce, Science, and 
     Transportation. 
       EC-10384. A communication from the Program Analyst, Federal 
     Aviation Administration, Department of Transportation, 
     transmitting, pursuant to law, the report of a rule entitled 
     ``Modification of Class D and Class E Airspace; Chicago, 
     Aurora Municipal; Airport, IL; docket no. 00-AGL-15 [7-26/8-
     17]'' (2120-AA66 (2000-0193)) received on August 17, 2000; to 
     the Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation. 
       EC-10385. A communication from the Program Analyst, Federal 
     Aviation Administration, Department of Transportation, 
     transmitting, pursuant to law, the report of a rule entitled 
     ``Amendment to Class E Airspace; Washington, MO; docket no. 
     00-ACE-24 [8-11/8-17]'' (2120-AA66 (2000-0194)) received on 
     August 17, 2000; to the Committee on Commerce, Science, and 
     Transportation. 
       EC-10386. A communication from the Program Analyst, Federal 
     Aviation Administration, Department of Transportation, 
     transmitting, pursuant to law, the report of a rule entitled 
     ``Revision of Class E Airspace; Denglewod CO; correction; 
     docket no. 00-ANM-01 [8/10-/8-17]'' (2120-AA66 (2000-0195)) 
     received on August 17, 2000; to the Committee on Commerce, 
     Science, and Transportation. 
       EC-10387. A communication from the Program Analyst, Federal 
     Aviation Administration, Department of Transportation, 
     transmitting, pursuant to law, the report of a rule entitled 
     ``Modification of Class E Airspace; Wenatchee, WA; docket no. 
     00-ANM-07 [8-10/8-17]'' (2120-AA66 (2000-0196)) received on 
     August 17, 2000; to the Committee on Commerce, Science, and 
     Transportation. 
       EC-10388. A communication from the Program Analyst, Federal 
     Aviation Administration, Department of Transportation, 
     transmitting, pursuant to law, the report of a rule entitled 
     Revocation of Restricted Area R-3302 Savanna; IL; docket no. 
     00-AGL-21 [8-14/8-17]'' (2120-AA66 (2000-0197)) received on 
     August 17, 2000; to the Committee on Commerce, Science, and 
     Transportation. 
       EC-10389. A communication from the Program Analyst, Federal 
     Aviation Administration, Department of Transportation, 
     transmitting, pursuant to law, the report of a rule entitled 
     ``Amendment of VOR Federal Airway V-162; docket no. 00-AEA-1 
     [8-9/8-17]'' (2120-AA66 (2000-0198)) received on August 17, 
     2000; to the Committee on Commerce, Science, and 
     Transportation. 
       EC-10390. A communication from the Program Analyst, Federal 
     Aviation Administration, Department of Transportation, 
     transmitting, pursuant to law, the report of a rule entitled 
     ``Amendment to Class E Airspace; Atwood, KS; correction; 
     docket no. 00-ACE-19 [8-9/8-17]'' (2120-AA66 (2000-0199)) 
     received on August 17, 2000; to the Committee on Commerce, 
     Science, and Transportation. 
       EC-10391. A communication from the Program Analyst, Federal 
     Aviation Administration, Department of Transportation, 
     transmitting, pursuant to law, the report of a rule entitled 
     ``Realignment of Jet Route J-151; docket no. 99-ASO-12 [8-7/
     8-17]'' (2120-AA66 (2000-0190)) received on August 17, 2000; 
     to the Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation. 
       EC-10392. A communication from the Attorney Advisor, Common 
     Carrier Bureau, Accounting Policy Division, Federal 
     Communications Commission, transmitting, pursuant to law, the 
     report of a rule entitled ``Federal-State Joint Board on 
     Universal Service, CC Docket No. 96-45, Twentieth Order on 
     Reconsideration'' (FCC 00-126, CC Doc. 96-45) received on 
     August 21, 2000; to the Committee on Commerce, Science, and 
     Transportation. 
       EC-10393. A communication from the Attorney Advisor, Common 
     Carrier Bureau, Accounting Policy Division, Federal 
     Communications Commission, transmitting, pursuant to law, the 
     report of a rule entitled ``Federal-State Joint Board on 
     Universal Service, CC Docket No. 96-45, 19th Order on 
     Reconsideration'' (FCC 99-396, CC Doc. 96-45) received on 
     August 21, 2000; to the Committee on Commerce, Science, and 
     Transportation. 
       EC-10394. A communication from the Chief of the Office of 
     Regulations and Administrative Law, United States Coast 
     Guard, Department of Transportation, transmitting, pursuant 
     to law, the report of a rule entitled ``Regatta Regulations; 
     Harford County Power Boat Regatta, Bush River, Abingdon, 
     Maryland (CGD05-00-028)'' (RIN2115-AE46 (2000-0007)) received 
     on August 17, 2000; to the Committee on Commerce, Science, 
     and Transportation. 
       EC-10395. A communication from the Chief of the Office of 
     Regulations and Administrative Law, United States Coast 
     Guard, Department of Transportation, transmitting, pursuant 
     to law, the report of a rule entitled ``Regatta Regulations; 
     Eighth Coast Guard District Annual Marine Events (CGD08-99-
     066)'' (RIN2115-AE46 (2000-0008)) received on August 17, 
     2000; to the Committee on Commerce, Science, and 
     Transportation. 
       EC-10396. A communication from the Chief of the Office of 
     Regulations and Administrative Law, United States Coast 
     Guard, Department of Transportation, transmitting, pursuant 
     to law, the report of a rule entitled ``Regatta Regulations; 
     Thunder on the Narrows Hydroplane Races, Prospect Bay, Kent 
     Island Narrows, Maryland (CGD05-00-027)'' (RIN2115-AE46 
     (2000-0009)) received on August 17, 2000; to the Committee on 
     Commerce, Science, and Transportation. 
       EC-10397. A communication from the Chief of the Office of 
     Regulations and Administrative Law, United States Coast 
     Guard, Department of Transportation, transmitting, pursuant 
     to law, the report of a rule entitled ``Drawbridge 
     Regulations: Elizabeth River, NJ (CGD01-00-194)'' (RIN2115-
     AE47 (2000-0035)) received on August 17, 2000; to the 
     Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation. 
       EC-10398. A communication from the Chief of the Office of 
     Regulations and Administrative Law, United States Coast 
     Guard, Department of Transportation, transmitting, pursuant 
     to law, the report of a rule entitled ``Drawbridge 
     Regulations; Bayou Boeuf, LA (CGD08-00-017)'' (RIN2115-AE47 
     (2000-0036)) received on August 17, 2000; to the Committee on 
     Commerce, Science, and Transportation. 
       EC-10399. A communication from the Chief of the Office of 
     Regulations and Administrative Law, United States Coast 
     Guard, Department of Transportation, transmitting, pursuant 
     to law, the report of a rule entitled ``Drawbridge 
     Regulations: Atlantic Intracoastal Waterway, mile 739.2, 
     Jacksonville, FL (CGD07-00-066)'' (RIN2115-AE47 (2000-0037)) 
     received on August 17, 2000; to the Committee on Commerce, 
     Science, and Transportation. 
       EC-10400. A communication from the Chief of the Office of 
     Regulations and Administrative Law, United States Coast 
     Guard, Department of Transportation, transmitting, pursuant 
     to law, the report of a rule entitled ``Drawbridge 
     Regulations: Westchester Creek, Bronx River, and Hutchinson 
     River, NY (CGD01-99-070)'' (RIN2115-AE47 (2000-0038)) 
     received on August 21, 2000; to the Committee on Commerce, 
     Science, and Transportation. 
       EC-10401. A communication from the Chief of the Office of 
     Regulations and Administrative Law, United States Coast 
     Guard, Department of Transportation, transmitting, pursuant 
     to law, the report of a rule entitled ``Drawbridge 
     Regulations; Newton Creek, Dutch Kills, English Kills and 
     their Tributaries, NY (CGD01-99-069)'' (RIN2115-AE47 (2000-
     0041)) received on August 21, 2000; to the Committee on 
     Commerce, Science, and Transportation. 
       EC-10402. A communication from the Chief of the Office of 
     Regulations and Administrative Law, United States Coast 
     Guard, Department of Transportation, transmitting, pursuant 
     to law, the report of a rule entitled ``Drawbridge 
     Regulations: Gowanus Canal, NY (CGD01-99-067)'' (RIN2115-AE47 
     (2000-0040)) received on August 21, 2000; to the Committee on 
     Commerce, Science, and Transportation. 
       EC-10403. A communication from the Chief of the Office of 
     Regulations and Administrative Law, United States Coast 
     Guard, Department of Transportation, transmitting, pursuant 
     to law, the report of a rule entitled ``Safety/Security Zone 
     Regulations: Presidential Visit, Martha's Vineyard, MA 
     (CGD01-00-189)'' (RIN2115-AA97 (2000-0068)) received on 
     August 17, 2000; to the Committee on Commerce, Science, and 
     Transportation. 
       EC-10404. A communication from the Chief of the Office of 
     Regulations and Administrative Law, United States Coast 
     Guard, Department of Transportation, transmitting, pursuant 
     to law, the report of a rule entitled ``Safety/Security Zone 
     Regulations; Guayanilla Bay, Guayanilla, Puerto Rico (San 
     Juan 00-059)'' (RIN2115-AA97 (2000-0069)) received on August 
     17, 2000; to the Committee on Commerce, Science, and 
     Transportation. 
       EC-10405. A communication from the Chief of the Office of 
     Regulations and Administrative Law, United States Coast 
     Guard, Department of Transportation, transmitting, pursuant 
     to law, the report of a rule entitled ``Safety/Security Zone 
     Regulations: Saybrook Summer Pops Concert, Saybrook Point 
     Connecticut River, CT (CGD01-00-191)'' (RIN2115-AA97 (2000-
     0070)) received on August 17, 2000; to the Committee on 
     Commerce, Science, and Transportation. 
       EC-10406. A communication from the Chief of the Office of 
     Regulations and Administrative Law, United States Coast 
     Guard, Department of Transportation, transmitting, pursuant 
     to law, the report of a rule entitled ``Safety/Security Zone 
     Regulations: Village of Bellport Fireworks Display (CGD01-00-
     186)'' (RIN2115-AA97 (2000-0071)) received on August 17, 
     2000; to the Committee on Commerce, Science, and 
     Transportation. 
       EC-10407. A communication from the Chief of the Office of 
     Regulations and Administrative Law, United States Coast 
     Guard, Department of Transportation, transmitting, pursuant 
     to law, the report of a rule entitled

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     ``Safety/Security Zone Regulations; U.S. Marine Corps Water 
     Jump, Resurrection Bay, Seward, Alaska (COPT Western Alaska 
     00-010)'' (RIN2115-AA97 (2000-0072)) received on August 17, 
     2000; to the Committee on Commerce, Science, and 
     Transportation. 
       EC-10408. A communication from the Chief of the Office of 
     Regulations and Administrative Law, United States Coast 
     Guard, Department of Transportation, transmitting, pursuant 
     to law, the report of a rule entitled ``Safety/Security Zone 
     Regulations: Fireworks Display, Hudson River, Pier 84, NY 
     (CGD01-00-204)'' (RIN2115-AA97 (2000-0073)) received on 
     August 21, 2000; to the Committee on Commerce, Science, and 
     Transportation. 
       EC-10409. A communication from the Chief of the Office of 
     Regulations and Administrative Law, United States Coast 
     Guard, Department of Transportation, transmitting, pursuant 
     to law, the report of a rule entitled ``Safety/Security Zone 
     Regulations: Fireworks Display, Western Long Island Sound, 
     Larchmont, NY (CGD01-00-192)'' (RIN2115-AA97 (2000-0074)) 
     received on August 21, 2000; to the Committee on Commerce, 
     Science, and Transportation. 
       EC-10410. A communication from the Chief of the Office of 
     Regulations and Administrative Law, United States Coast 
     Guard, Department of Transportation, transmitting, pursuant 
     to law, the report of a rule entitled ``Safety/Security Zone 
     Regulations: T.E.L. Enterprises, Great South Bay, Davis Park, 
     Sayville, NY (CGD01-00-195)'' (RIN2115-AA97 (2000-0075)) 
     received on August 21, 2000; to the Committee on Commerce, 
     Science, and Transportation. 
       EC-10411. A communication from the Chief of the Office of 
     Regulations and Administrative Law, United States Coast 
     Guard, Department of Transportation, transmitting, pursuant 
     to law, the report of a rule entitled ``Safety/Security Zone 
     Regulations: Tampa Bay, Florida (COTP Tampa 00-061)'' 
     (RIN2115-AA97 (2000-0076)) received on August 21, 2000; to 
     the Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation. 
       EC-10412. A communication from the Chief of the Office of 
     Regulations and Administrative Law, United States Coast 
     Guard, Department of Transportation, transmitting, pursuant 
     to law, the report of a rule entitled ``Safety/Security Zone 
     Regulations; Chesapeake Bay, Hampton, VA (CGD05-00-035)'' 
     (RIN2115-AA97 (2000-0077)) received on August 21, 2000; to 
     the Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation. 
       EC-10413. A communication from the Chief of the Office of 
     Regulations and Administrative Law, United States Coast 
     Guard, Department of Transportation, transmitting, pursuant 
     to law, the report of a rule entitled ``Safety/Security Zone 
     Regulations: McArdle (Meridian Street) Bridge, Chelsea River, 
     Chelsea, Massachusetts (CGD01-00-203)'' (RIN2115-AA97 (2000-
     0078)) received on August 21, 2000; to the Committee on 
     Commerce, Science, and Transportation. 
       EC-10414. A communication from the Attorney Advisor of the 
     National Highway Traffic Safety Administration, Department of 
     Transportation, transmitting, pursuant to law, the report of 
     a rule entitled ``Insurer Reporting Requirements for October 
     1999'' (RIN2127-AH62) received on August 15, 2000; to the 
     Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation. 
       EC-10415. A communication from the Attorney Advisor of the 
     National Highway Traffic Safety Administration, Department of 
     Transportation, transmitting, pursuant to law, the report of 
     a rule entitled ``Insurer Reporting Requirements for October 
     2000'' (RIN2127-AH77) received on August 15, 2000; to the 
     Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation. 
       EC-10416. A communication from the Attorney Advisor of the 
     National Highway Traffic Safety Administration, Department of 
     Transportation, transmitting, pursuant to law, the report of 
     a rule entitled ``Uniform Tire Quality Grading Standards 
     Information'' (RIN2127-AH82) received on August 15 , 2000; to 
     the Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation. 
       EC-10417. 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 ``Atlantic Highly 
     Migratory Species Fisheries; Atlantic Bluefin Tuna; 
     Adjustment of General Category Daily Retention Limit on 
     Previously Designated Restricted Fishing Days'' (I.D.072100C) 
     received on August 21, 2000; to the Committee on Commerce, 
     Science, and Transportation. 
       EC-10418. 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 
     Exclusive Economic Zone Off Alaska--Closes Fishing for the 
     Shallow-Water Species With Trawl Gear in the Gulf of Alaska'' 
     received on August 21, 2000; to the Committee on Commerce, 
     Science, and Transportation. 
       EC-10419. A communication from the Associate Bureau Chief, 
     Wireless Telecommunications, Policy & Rules Branch, Federal 
     Communications Commission, transmitting, pursuant to law, the 
     report of a rule entitled ``Amendment to the Commission's 
     Rules Regarding a Plan for Sharing the Costs of Microwave 
     Relocation'' (WT Docket No. 95-157; FCC 00-123) received on 
     August 21, 2000; to the Committee on Commerce, Science, and 
     Transportation. 
       EC-10420. A communication from the Associate Bureau Chief, 
     Wireless Telecommunications, Policy and Rules Branch, Federal 
     Communications Commission, transmitting, pursuant to law, the 
     report of a rule entitled ``Amendment of the Commission's 
     Rules Regarding Multiple Address Systems - 47 C.F.R. Parts 22 
     and 101'' (WT Docket No. 97-81, FCC 99-415) received on 
     August 21, 2000; to the Committee on Commerce, Science, and 
     Transportation. 
       EC-10421. 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 ``Regulatory Amendment under the Fishery 
     Management Plan for Reef Fish Resources of the Gulf of Mexico 
     to Establish Red Snapper Management Measures for 2000'' 
     (RIN0648-AM04) received on August 21, 2000; to the Committee 
     on Commerce, Science, and Transportation. 
       EC-10422. 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; Pelagic 
     Longline Management'' (RIN0648-AM79; I.D. 110499B) received 
     on August 21, 2000; to the Committee on Commerce, Science, 
     and Transportation. 
       EC-10423. 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; Allocation of Pacific Cod among Vessels Using Hook-
     and-line or Pot Gear in the Bering Sea and Aleutian Islands'' 
     (RIN0648-AN25) received on August 23, 2000; to the Committee 
     on Commerce, Science, and Transportation. 
       EC-10424. 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 Allotments, FM 
     Broadcast Stations. (Pacific Junction, Iowa)'' (MM Docket No. 
     99-50, RM-9425) received on August 21, 2000; to the Committee 
     on Commerce, Science, and Transportation. 
       EC-10425. 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 Allotments, FM 
     Broadcast Stations, Stratford and Lincoln, NH'' (MM Docket 
     No. 99-84, RM-9501, RM-9594) received on August 21, 2000; to 
     the Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation. 
       EC-10426. 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 Fountain Green and Levan, Utah'' (MM 
     Docket No. 99-222, RM-9602, RM-9789) received on August 21, 
     2000; to the Committee on Commerce, Science, and 
     Transportation. 
       EC-10427. 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 Allotments, FM 
     Broadcast Stations (Scappoose and Tillamook, OR)'' (MM Docket 
     No. 99-276, RM-9702) received on August 21, 2000; to the 
     Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation. 
       EC-10428. 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 Allotments, FM 
     Broadcast Stations (Elberton and Lavonia, Georgia); in re 
     Application of Waves of Mercy Productions, Inc., Pendergrass, 
     GA, for Construction Permit for New Noncommercial FM 
     Station'' (MM Docket 99-343, RM-9750; BPED-19990630MB) 
     received on August 21, 2000; to the Committee on Commerce, 
     Science, and Transportation. 
       EC-10429. 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 Parts 21 and 74 to Enable Multipoint 
     Distribution Service and Instructional Television Fixed 
     Service Licensees to Engage in Two-Way Transmissions'' (MM 
     Docket No. 97-217; FCC 00-244) received on August 21, 2000; 
     to the Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation. 
       EC-10430. 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 Hayward, Wisconsin'' (MM 
     Docket No. 00-23, RM-9819) received on August 21, 2000; to 
     the Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation. 
       EC-10431. A communication from the Special Assistant to the 
     Bureau Chief, Mass

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     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 (Angel Fire, Chama, and Taos, NM)'' (MM 
     Docket No. 99-116, RM-9536) received on August 21, 2000; to 
     the Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation. 
       EC-10432. 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 (Mason, Menard and 
     Fredericksburg, TX)'' (MM Docket No. 99-215, RM-9337, RM-
     9892) received on August 21, 2000; to the Committee on 
     Commerce, Science, and Transportation. 
       EC-10433. 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 Saint Regis, Montana'' (MM 
     Docket No. 99-225, RM-9635) received on August 21, 2000; to 
     the Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation. 
       EC-10434. 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 (Keeseville and Dannemora, 
     NY)'' (MM Docket No. 99-285, RM-9717, RM-9808) received on 
     August 21, 2000; to the Committee on Commerce, Science, and 
     Transportation. 
       EC-10435. 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, Minerva, NY'' (MM Docket 
     No. 99-345, RM-9782) received on August 21, 2000; to the 
     Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation. 
       EC-10437. A communication from the Director of the Office 
     of Personnel Management, transmitting, pursuant to law, the 
     report of a rule entitled ``Prevailing Rate Systems; 
     Abolishment of the Philadelphia, PA, Special Wage Schedule 
     for Printing Positions'' (RIN 3206-AJ22) received on August 
     21, 2000; to the Committee on Governmental Affairs. 
       EC-10438. A communication from the Chairman of the 
     Broadcasting Board of Governors, transmitting, pursuant to 
     law, a report relative to commercial activities inventory; to 
     the Committee on Governmental Affairs. 
       EC-10439. A communication from the Executive Director of 
     the Committee For Purchase From People Who Are Blind Or 
     Severely Disabled, transmitting, pursuant to law, the report 
     of additions to the procurement list received on August 21, 
     2000; to the Committee on Governmental Affairs. 
       EC-10440. A communication from the Executive Director of 
     the Committee For Purchase From People Who Are Blind Or 
     Severely Disabled, transmitting, pursuant to law, the report 
     of additions to the procurement list received on August 23, 
     2000; to the Committee on Governmental Affairs. 
       EC-10441. A communication from the Administrator of the 
     Environmental Protection Agency, transmitting, pursuant to 
     law, the report relative to the waste isolation pilot plant; 
     to the Committee on Energy and Natural Resources. 
       EC-10442. 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 ``Guidelines for Preparing 
     Criticality Safety Evaluations at Department of Energy Non-
     Reactor Nuclear Facilities'' (DOE-STD-3007-93, Change Notice 
     No. 1) received on July 27, 2000; to the Committee on Energy 
     and Natural Resources. 
       EC-10443. A communication from the Assistant Secretary of 
     the Policy, Management, and Budget, Office of the Secretary, 
     Department of the Interior, transmitting, pursuant to law, 
     the report relative to local hire actions; to the Committee 
     on Energy and Natural Resources. 
       EC-10444. A communication from the Assistant Secretary, 
     Land and Minerals Management, Bureau of Land Management, 
     Department of the Interior, transmitting, pursuant to law, 
     the report of a rule entitled ``Leasing of Solid Minerals 
     other than Coal or Oil Shale'' (RIN1004-AC49) received on 
     August 16, 2000; to the Committee on Energy and Natural 
     Resources. 
       EC-10445. A communication from the Assistant Secretary, 
     Land and Minerals Management, Bureau of Land Management, 
     Department of the Interior, transmitting, pursuant to law, 
     the report of a rule entitled ``Financial Assistance, Local 
     Governments 43 CFR Part 1880, Subpart 1881'' (RIN1004-AD23) 
     received on August 21, 2000; to the Committee on Energy and 
     Natural Resources. 
       EC-10446. A communication from the Secretary of the 
     Interior, transmitting, pursuant to law, the report of the 
     Office of Surface Mining for 1999; to the Committee on Energy 
     and Natural Resources. 
       EC-10447. A communication from the Acting Administrator, 
     Energy Information Administration, Department of Energy, 
     transmitting, pursuant to law, the report entitled ``Annual 
     Energy Review 1999''; to the Committee on Energy and Natural 
     Resources. 
       EC-10448. A communication from the Small Business Advocacy 
     Chair, Environmental Protection Agency, transmitting, 
     pursuant to law, the report of a rule entitled ``OMB 
     Approvals Under the Paperwork Reduction Act; Technical 
     Amendment (FRL#6846-8) received on August 15, 2000; to the 
     Committee on Environment and Public Works. 
       EC-10449. A communicaton 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-AG08) received on August 17, 
     2000; to the Committee on Environment and Public Works. 
       EC-10450. A communication from the Director of the Office 
     of Congressional Affairs, Nuclear Material Safety and 
     Safeguards, Nuclear Regulatory Commission, transmitting, 
     pursuant to law, the repport of a rule entitled ``10CFR Part 
     72--Clarification and Addition of Flexibility'' (RIN3150-
     AG15) received on August 22, 2000; to the Committee on 
     Environment and Public Works. 
       EC-10451. A communication from the Deputy Associate 
     Administrator, Environmental Protection Agency, transmitting, 
     the report of two items; to the Committee on Environment and 
     Public Works. 
       EC-10452. A communication from the Deputy Associate 
     Administrator, Environmental Protection Agency, transmitting, 
     the report of four items; to the Committee on Environment and 
     Public Works. 
       EC-10453. A communication from the Regulations Officer of 
     the Federal Highway Administration, Department of 
     Transportation, transmitting, pursuant to law, the report of 
     a rule entitled ``Payroll and Related Expenses of Public 
     Employees; General Administration and Other Overhead; and 
     Cost Accumulation Centers and Distribution Methods'' 
     (RIN2125-AE74) received on August 17, 2000; to the Committee 
     on Environment and Public Works. 
       EC-10454. A communication from the Regulations Officer of 
     the Federal Highway Administration, Department of 
     Transportation, transmitting, pursuant to law, the report of 
     a rule entitled ``Temporary Matching Fund Waiver'' (RIN2125-
     AE76) received on August 17, 2000; to the Committee on 
     Environment and Public Works. 
       EC-10455. A communication from the Director of the 
     Regulatory Management Staff, Environmental Protection Agency, 
     transmitting, pursuant to law, the report of a rule entitled 
     ``Approval and Promulgation of Maintenance Plan and 
     Designation of Area for Air Quality Planning Purpose for 
     Carbon Monoxide; State of Arizona; Correction (FRL#6852-6) 
     received on August 15, 2000; to the Committee on Environment 
     and Public Works. 
       EC-10456. A communication from the Director of the 
     Regulatory Management Staff, Environmental Protection Agency, 
     transmitting, pursuant to law, the report of a rule entitled 
     ``National Emission Standards for Hazardous Air Pollutants 
     for Pharmaceuticals Production'' (FRL#6855-1) received on 
     August 16, 2000; to the Committee on Environment and Public 
     Works. 
       EC-10457. A communication from the Assistant Secretary of 
     Legislative Affairs, Department of State, transmitting, 
     pursuant to law, a report of a rule relative to nonimmigrant 
     visa fees received on August 21, 2000; to the Committee on 
     Foreign Relations. 
       EC-10458. A communication from the Assistant Secretary of 
     Legislative Affairs, transmitting, pursuant to law, the 
     report of a rule concerning the acceptance of nonimmigrant 
     petitions received on August 21, 2000; to the Committee on 
     Foreign Relations. 
       EC-10459. A communication from the Assistant Legal Adviser 
     for Treaty Affairs, Department of State, transmitting, 
     pursuant to law, the report of the texts of international 
     agreements, other than treaties, and background statements; 
     to the Committee on Foreign Relations. 
       EC-10460. A communication from the Assistant Attorney 
     General, Office of Legislative Affairs, Department of 
     Justice, transmitting, a report relative to foreign agents 
     for the period from July 1, 1999 through December 31, 1999; 
     to the Committee on Foreign Relations. 
       EC-10461. 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 
     ``Modification of Tax Shelter Rules'' (RIN1545-AY37) received 
     on August 11, 2000; to the Committee on Finance. 
       EC-10462. 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 
     ``Guidance under section 108(e)(4) regarding related 
     parties'' (Rev. Proc.. 2000-33, 2000-36 I.R.B.) received on 
     August 16, 2000; to the Committee on Finance. 

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       EC-10463. 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 
     ``Notice 2000-44'' (RINOGI-110806-00) received on August 17, 
     2000; to the Committee on Finance. 
       EC-10464. 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 
     ``September 2000 Applicable Federal Rates'' (Revenue Ruling 
     2000-41) received on August 17, 2000; to the Committee on 
     Finance. 
       EC-10465. 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 
     ``Notice 2000-45 Preproductive periods of certain plants'' 
     (Notice 2000-45) received on August 21, 2000; to the 
     Committee on Finance. 
       EC-10466. 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 
     ``Extension of Due Date for Electronically Filed Information 
     Returns; Limitation of Failure to Pay Penalty for Individuals 
     During Period of Installment Agreement'' (RIN1545-AX31 
     (TD8895)) received on August 21, 2000; to the Committee on 
     Finance. 
       EC-10467. 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 
     ``Rules for Property Produced in a Farming Business'' (1545-
     AQ91 TD8897) received on August 21, 2000; to the Committee on 
     Finance. 
       EC-10468. A communication from the Secretary of Health and 
     Human Services, transmitting, pursuant to law, a report 
     relative to child support enforcement; to the Committee on 
     Finance. 
       EC-10469. A communication from the Deputy Executive 
     Secretary, Department of Health and Human Services, 
     transmitting, pursuant to law, the report of a rule entitled 
     ``Heath Insurance Reform: Standards For Electronic 
     Transactions'' (RIN0938-AI58) received on August 21, 2000; to 
     the Committee on Finance. 
       EC-10470. A communication from the Secretary of Health and 
     Human Services, transmitting, pursuant to law, the report 
     relative to the Temporary Assistance For Needy Families 
     Program; to the Committee on Finance. 
       EC-10471. A communication from the Administrator, Farming 
     Service Agency, Department of Agriculture, transmitting, 
     pursuant to law, the report of a rule entitled ``Handling 
     Payments from the Farm Service Agency (FSA) to Delinquent FSA 
     Farm Loan Program Borrowers'' (RIN0560-AG24) received on 
     August 16, 2000; to the Committee on Agriculture, Nutrition, 
     and Forestry. 
       EC-10472. A communication from the Congressional Review 
     Coordinator, Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service, 
     transmitting, pursuant to law, the report of a rule entitled 
     ``Karnal Bunt; Regulated Areas'' (Docket #99-077-2) received 
     on August 17, 2000; to the Committee on Agriculture, 
     Nutrition, and Forestry. 
       EC-10473. A communication from the Congressional Review 
     Coordinator, Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service, 
     transmitting, pursuant to law, the report of a rule entitled 
     ``Export Certification; Heat Treatment of Solid Wood Packing 
     Materials Exported to China'' (Docket #99-100-2) received on 
     August 17, 2000; to the Committee on Agriculture, Nutrition, 
     and Forestry. 
       EC-10474. A communication from the Congressional Review 
     Coordinator, Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service, 
     transmitting, pursuant to law, the report of a rule entitled 
     ``Poultry Products from Mexico Transiting the United States'' 
     (Docket #98-094-2) received on August 17, 2000; to the 
     Committee on Agriculture, Nutrition, and Forestry. 
       EC-10475. A communication from the Congressional Review 
     Coordinator, Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service, 
     transmitting, pursuant to law, the report of a rule entitled 
     ``Imported Fire Ant; Quarantined Areas'' (Docket #00-007-2) 
     received on August 21, 2000; to the Committee on Agriculture, 
     Nutrition, and Forestry. 
       EC-10476. A communication from the Congressional Review 
     Coordinator, Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service, 
     transmitting, pursuant to law, the report of a rule entitled 
     ``Pine Shoot Beetle; Regulated Articles'' (Docket #99-082-2) 
     received on August 21, 2000; to the Committee on Agriculture, 
     Nutrition, and Forestry. 
       EC-10477. A communication from the Congressional Review 
     Coordinator, Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service, 
     transmitting, pursuant to law, the report of a rule entitled 
     ``Mexican Fruit Fly Regulations; Removal of Regulated Area'' 
     (Docket #98-082-6) received on August 21, 2000; to the 
     Committee on Agriculture, Nutrition, and Forestry. 
       EC-10478. A communication from the Congressional Review 
     Coordinator, Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service, 
     transmitting, pursuant to law, the report of a rule entitled 
     ``Oriental Fruit Fly; Removal of Quarantined Area'' (Docket 
     #99-076-3) received on August 21, 2000; to the Committee on 
     Agriculture, Nutrition, and Forestry. 
       EC-10479. A communication from the Congressional Review 
     Coordinator, Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service, 
     transmitting, pursuant to law, the report of a rule entitled 
     ``Change in Disease Status in Denmark Because of BSE'' 
     (Docket #00-030-2) received on August 21, 2000; to the 
     Committee on Agriculture, Nutrition, and Forestry. 
       EC-10480. A communication from the Congressional Review 
     Coordinator, Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service, 
     transmitting, pursuant to law, the report of a rule entitled 
     ``Change in Disease Status of Portugal Because of African 
     Swine Fever'' (Docket #99-096-2) received on August 23, 2000; 
     to the Committee on Agriculture, Nutrition, and Forestry. 
       EC-10481. A communication from the Administrator of the 
     Risk Management Agency, Department of Agriculture, 
     transmitting, pursuant to law, the report of a rule entitled 
     ``Common Crop Insurance Regulations; Fig, Pear, Walnut, 
     Almond, Prune, Table Grape, Peach, Plum, Apple and Stonefruit 
     Crop Insurance Provisions'' received on August 21, 2000; to 
     the Committee on Agriculture, Nutrition, and Forestry. 
       EC-10482. A communication from the Acting Executive 
     Director of the Commodity Futures Trading Commission, 
     transmitting, pursuant to law, the report of a rule entitled 
     ``Amendments to Insider Trading Regulation'' (RIN3038-AB35) 
     received on August 21, 2000; to the Committee on Agriculture, 
     Nutrition, and Forestry. 
       EC-10483. A communication from the Acting Executive 
     Director of the Commodity Futures Trading Commission, 
     transmitting, pursuant to law, the report of a rule entitled 
     ``Exemption from Certain Part 4 Requirements for Commodity 
     Pool Operators with Respect to Offerings to Qualified 
     Eligible Persons and for Commodity Trading Advisors with 
     Respect to Advising Qualified Eligible Persons'' (RIN3038-
     AB37) received on August 21, 2000; to the Committee on 
     Agriculture, Nutrition, and Forestry. 
       EC-10484. A communication from the Acting Executive 
     Director of the Commodity Futures Trading Commission, 
     transmitting, pursuant to law, the report of a rule entitled 
     ``Exemption from Registration for Certain Foreign FCMs and 
     IBs'' (RIN3038-AB46) received on August 21, 2000; to the 
     Committee on Agriculture, Nutrition, and Forestry. 
       EC-10485. A communication from the Acting Executive 
     Director of the Commodity Futures Trading Commission, 
     transmitting, pursuant to law, the report of a rule entitled 
     ``Minimum Financial Requirements for Futures Commission 
     Merchants and Introducing Brokers: Amendments to the 
     Provisions Governing Subordination Agreements Included in the 
     Net Capital of a Futures Commission Merchant or Independent 
     Introducing Broker'' (RIN3038-AB54) received on August 23, 
     2000; to the Committee on Agriculture, Nutrition, and 
     Forestry. 
       EC-10486. A communication from the Director of the 
     Regulatory Management Staff, Office of Policy, Economics, and 
     Innovation, Environmental Protection Agency, transmitting, 
     pursuant to law, the report of a rule entitled 
     ``Dimethenamid; Pesticide Tolerances for Emergency 
     Exemptions'' (FRL# 6738-1) received on August 22, 2000; to 
     the Committee on Agriculture, Nutrition, and Forestry. 
       EC-10487. A communication from the Associate Administrator 
     of the Agricultural Marketing Service, Department of 
     Agriculture, transmitting, pursuant to law, the report of a 
     rule entitled ``Kiwifruit Grown in California; Decreased 
     Assessment Rate'' (Docket Number: FV00-920-3 IFR) received on 
     August 15, 2000; to the Committee on Agriculture, Nutrition, 
     and Forestry. 
       EC-10488. A communication from the Associate 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; Increased Assessment Rate'' (Docket Number: 
     FV00-905-1 FR) received on August 23, 2000; to the Committee 
     on Agriculture, Nutrition, and Forestry. 
       EC-10489. A communication from the Chief Financial Officer 
     of the Department of Agriculture, transmitting, pursuant to 
     law, the report of three rules entitled ``Uniform Federal 
     Assistance Regulations'', ``Uniform Administrative 
     Requirements for Grants and Cooperative Agreements to State 
     and Local Governments'' and ``Uniform Administrative 
     Requirements for Grants and Agreements with Institutions of 
     Higher Education, Hospitals, and Other Non-Profit 
     Organizations'' received on August 23, 2000; to the Committee 
     on Agriculture, Nutrition, and Forestry. 
       EC-10490. A communication from the Director of the 
     Geological Survey, Department of the Interior, transmitting, 
     a draft of proposed legislation entitled ``United State 
     Geological Survey Products and Services Act''; to the 
     Committee on Energy and Natural Resources. 
       EC-10491. A communication from the Secretary of 
     Agriculture, transmitting, a draft of proposed legislation 
     entitled ``Conversion of Non-Federal Service Agency County 
     Committee Employees to Federal Civil Service

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     Status''; to the Committee on Agriculture, Nutrition, and 
     Forestry. 
       EC-10492. A communication from the Congressional Review 
     Coordinator, Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service, 
     Department of Agriculture, transmitting, pursuant to law, the 
     report of a rule entitled ``Oriental Fruit Fly; Removal of 
     Quarantined Area'' (Docket #99-044-3) received on August 24, 
     2000; to the Committee on Agriculture, Nutrition, and 
     Forestry. 
       EC-10493. A communication from the Congressional Review 
     Coordinator, Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service, 
     Department of Agriculture, transmitting, pursuant to law, the 
     report of a rule entitled ``Mexican Fruit Fly Regulations; 
     Removal of Regulated Area'' (Docket #99-084-2) received on 
     August 24, 2000; to the Committee on Agriculture, Nutrition, 
     and Forestry. 
       EC-10494. A communication from the Deputy Associate 
     Administrator of the Environmental Protection Agency, 
     transmitting, pursuant to law, the report of a rule entitled 
     ``Glyphosate; Pesticide Tolerance'' (FRL #6736-6) received on 
     August 25, 2000; to the Committee on Agriculture, Nutrition, 
     and Forestry. 
       EC-10495. A communication from the Deputy Associate 
     Administrator, Environmental Protection Agency, transmitting, 
     pursuant to law, the report of a rule entitled ``Buprofezin; 
     Time-Limited Pesticide Tolerances'' (FRL #6740-1) received on 
     August 28, 2000; to the Committee on Agriculture, Nutrition, 
     and Forestry. 
       EC-10496. 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 747-100, -200, -300, 
     747SR and 747 SP Series Airplanes; Correction--docket no,. 
     97-NM-88 [8-7/8-14]'' (RIN2120-AA64 (2000-0402)) received on 
     August 15, 2000; to the Committee on Commerce, Science, and 
     Transportation. 
       EC-10497. A communication from the Program Analyst, Federal 
     Aviation Administration, Department of Transportation, 
     transmitting, pursuant to law, the report of a rule entitled 
     ``Standard Instrument Approach Procedures; Miscellaneous 
     Amendments (51); amdt. No. 2004 [8-10/8-24]'' (RIN2120-AA65 
     (2000-0041)) received on August 24, 2000; to the Committee on 
     Commerce, Science, and Transportation. 
       EC-10498. A communication from the Program Analyst, Federal 
     Aviation Administration, Department of Transportation, 
     transmitting, pursuant to law, the report of a rule entitled 
     ``Revisions to Digital Flight Data Recorder Requirements for 
     Airbus Airplanes; Docket no. FAA-2000-7830'' (RIN2120-AH08) 
     received on August 24, 2000; to the Committee on Commerce, 
     Science, and Transportation. 
       EC-10499. 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, 
     Fireworks Display, Patapsco River, Inner Harbor, Baltimore, 
     Maryland (CGD05-00-033)'' (RIN2115-AE46 (2000-0010)) received 
     on August 24, 2000; to the Committee on Commerce, Science, 
     and Transportation. 
       EC-10500. 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, 
     Chesapeake Challenge, Patapsco River, Baltimore, Maryland 
     (CDG05-00-032)'' (RIN2115-AE46 (2000-0011)) received on 
     August 24, 2000; to the Committee on Commerce, Science, and 
     Transportation. 
       EC-10501. 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: 
     Harlem River, NY (CDG01-00-205)'' (RIN2115-AE47 (2000-0042)) 
     received on August 24, 2000; to the Committee on Commerce, 
     Science, and Transportation. 
       EC-10502. 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 ``Traffic Separation Schemes: 
     Off San Francisco, in the Santa Barbara Channel, in the 
     Approaches to Los Angeles-Long Beach, California (USCG-1999-
     5700)'' (RIN2115-AF84) received on August 24, 2000; to the 
     Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation. 
       EC-10503. A communication from the Associate Chief, 
     Wireless Telecommunications Bureau, Federal Communications 
     Commission, transmitting, pursuant to law, the report of a 
     rule entitled ``Reorganization and Revision of Parts 1, 2, 
     21, and 94 of the Rules to Establish a New Part 101 Governing 
     Terrestrial Microwave Fixed Radio Services; Amendment of Part 
     21 of the Commission's Rules for the Domestic Public Fixed 
     Radio Services; McCaw Cellular Communication, Inc. Petition 
     for Rule Making.'' (WT Docket 94-148, CC Docket 93-2, RM786) 
     received on August 25, 2000; to the Committee on Commerce, 
     Science, and Transportation. 
       EC-10504. 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 ``Atlantic Highly 
     Migratory Species (HMS) Fisheries; Vessel Monitoring Systems; 
     Delay of Effectiveness'' (RIN0648-AJ67 I.D.040500B) received 
     on August 24, 2000; to the Committee on Commerce, Science, 
     and Transportation. 
       EC-10505. A communication from the Secretary, Bureau of 
     Consumer Protection, Federal Trade Commission, transmitting, 
     pursuant to law, the report of a rule entitled ``Care 
     Labeling of Textile Wearing Apparel and Certain Piece Goods'' 
     (RIN3084-AA54) received on August 24, 2000; to the Committee 
     on Commerce, Science, and Transportation. 
       EC-10506. A communication from the Chief Counsel, Saint 
     Lawrence Seaway Development Corporation, Department of 
     Transportation, transmitting, pursuant to law, the report of 
     a rule entitled ``Seaway Regulations and Rules'' (RIN2135-
     AA11) received on August 24, 2000; to the Committee on 
     Commerce, Science, and Transportation. 
       EC-10507. A communication from the Attorney Advisor, 
     National Highway Traffic Safety Administration, Department of 
     Transportation, transmitting, pursuant to law, the report of 
     a rule entitled ``Public Participation in Activities Relating 
     to the Agreement on Global Technical Regulations: Statement 
     of Policy'' (RIN2127-AH29) received on August 24, 2000; to 
     the Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation. 
       EC-10508. A communication from the Attorney, National 
     Highway Traffic Safety Administration, Department of 
     Transportation, transmitting, pursuant to law, the report of 
     a rule entitled ``Open Container Law'' (RIN2127-AH41) 
     received on August 24, 2000; to the Committee on Commerce, 
     Science, and Transportation. 
       EC-10509. A communication from the Trial Attorney, Federal 
     Railroad Administration, Department of Transportation, 
     transmitting, pursuant to law, the report of a rule entitled 
     ``Statement of Policy Regarding Safety of Railroad Bridges'' 
     (RIN2130-AA99) received on August 28, 2000; to the Committee 
     on Commerce, Science, and Transportation. 
       EC-10510. A communication from the Associate Bureau Chief, 
     Wireless Telecommunications Bureau, Federal Communications 
     Commission, transmitting, pursuant to law, the report on a 
     rule entitled ``In the Matter of the Development of 
     Operational, Technical and Spectrum Requirements for Meeting 
     Federal, State and Local Public Safety Agency Communication 
     Requirements Through the Year 2010; Establishment of Rules 
     and Requirements for Priority Access Service'' (WT Docket No. 
     96-86. FCC 00-264) received on August 28, 2000; to the 
     Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation. 
       EC-10511. A communication from the Chairman of the Federal 
     Communications Commission, transmitting, pursuant to law, 
     reports relative to designs and tests of combinatorial 
     bidding; to the Committee on Commerce, Science, and 
     Transportation. 
       EC-10512. A communication from the Assistant Attorney 
     General, Office of Legislative Affairs, Department of 
     Justice, transmitting, a draft of proposed legislation 
     entitled ``Enhancement of Privacy and Public Safety in 
     Cyberspace Act''; to the Committee on the Judiciary. 
       EC-10513. A communication from the Secretaryof the Judicial 
     Conference of the United States, transmitting, a draft of 
     proposed legislation entitled ``Federal Judgeship Act of 
     2000''; to the Committee on the Judiciary. 
       EC-10514. A communication from the Under Secretary of 
     Commerce for Intellectual Property and Director of the Patent 
     and Trademark Office, transmitting, pursuant to law, the 
     report of a rule entitled ``Changes to Implement the Patent 
     Business Goals'' (RIN0651-AA98) received on August 24, 2000; 
     to the Committee on the Judiciary. 
       EC-10515. A communication from the Under Secretary of 
     Commerce for Intellectual Property and Director of the Patent 
     and Trademark Office, transmitting, pursuant to law, the 
     report of a rule entitled ``Public Information, Freedom of 
     Information and Privacy'' received on August 28, 2000; to the 
     Committee on the Judiciary. 
       EC-10516. A communication from the Deputy Associate 
     Administrator, Environmental Protection Agency, transmitting, 
     pursuant to law, the report of two rules entitled ``Approval 
     and Promulgation of Implementation Plans; Oregon'' (FRL 
     #6858-1) and ``Approval and Promulgation of Implementation 
     Plans; Texas; Reasonably Available Control Technology for 
     Major Stationary Sources of Nitrogen Oxides in the Houston/
     Gaveston, Beaumont/Port Arthur, and Dallas/Fort Worth Ozone 
     Nonattainment Areas'' (FRL #6860-3) received on August 24, 
     2000; to the Committee on Environment and Public Works. 
       EC-10517. A communication from the Deputy Associate 
     Administrator of the Environmental Protection Agency, 
     transmitting, pursuant to law, the report of two rules 
     entitled ``Approval and Promulgation of Air Quality 
     Implementation Plans; Maryland; Control of Iron and Steel 
     Production Installations'' (FRL #6845-8) and ``Revisions to 
     the California State Implementation Plan, San

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     Joaquin Valley Unified Air Pollution Control District'' (FRL 
     #6852-5) received on August 28, 2000; to the Committee on 
     Environment and Public Works. 
       EC-10518. A communication from the Secretary of Education, 
     transmitting, a draft of proposed legislation entitled 
     ``National Education Research and Statistics Act of 2000''; 
     to the Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions. 
       EC-10519. A communication from the Acting Deputy Solicitor, 
     Office of the Solicitor, Department of the Interior, 
     transmitting, pursuant to law the report of a rule entitled 
     ``Legal Process: Testimony of Employees and Production of 
     Records'' (RIN1090-AA76) received on August 28, 2000; to the 
     Committee on Energy and Natural Resources. 
       EC-10520. A communication from the Assistant Secretary, 
     Legislative Affairs, Department of State, transmitting, 
     pursuant to law, the report of a rule concerning a new 
     procedure for payment of certain immigrant visa fees received 
     on August 24, 2000; to the Committee on Foreign Relations. 
       EC-10521. A communication from the Chairman and President 
     of the Export-Import Bank, transmitting, pursuant to law, 
     transactions involving U .S. exports to Algeria, Brazil, and 
     the Russian Federation; to the Committee on Banking, Housing, 
     and Urban Affairs. 
       EC-10522. 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 2000-48 Per Diem Rate Updates'' (Notice 2000-48) 
     received on August 24, 2000; to the Committee on Finance. 
       EC-10523. 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 2000-49: Clarification of Schedule P (Form 1120-
     FSC)'' (Notice 2000-49) received on August 25, 2000; to the 
     Committee on Finance. 
       EC-10524. 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. Rule. 2000-47 BLS-LIFO Department Store Indexes--July 
     2000'' (Rev. Rul. 2000-47) received on August 25, 2000; to 
     the Committee on Finance. 
       EC-10525. 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 
     ``Petitions for Relief: Seizures, Penalties and Liquidated 
     Damages'' (RIN1515-AC01) received on August 28, 2000; to the 
     Committee on Finance.

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