[Congressional Record (Bound Edition), Volume 146 (2000), Part 12]
[Senate]
[Pages 17104-17106]
[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-10526. A communication from the Assistant Secretary of 
     Legislative Affairs, Department of State, transmitting, 
     pursuant to law, a certification relative to Armenia, 
     Azerbaijani, Georgia, Kazakhstan, the Kyrgyz Republic, and 
     Uzbekistan; to the Committee on Armed Services.
       EC-10527. A communication from the Under Secretary of 
     Defense, Acquisition and Technology, transmitting, pursuant 
     to law, the Selected Acquisition Reports for the period from 
     April 1 through June 30, 2000; to the Committee on Armed 
     Services.
       EC-10528. A communication from the Assistant Secretary of 
     Legislative Affairs, Department of State, transmitting, 
     pursuant to law, the report of military expenditures for 
     countries receiving U.S. assistance; to the Committee on 
     Appropriations.
       EC-10529. A communication from the Assistant Secretary of 
     Legislative Affairs, Department of State, transmitting, 
     pursuant to law, a report relative to the Missile Technology 
     Control Regime; to the Committee on Foreign Relations.
       EC-10530. A communication from the Department of Defense, 
     General Services Administration, and the National Aeronautics 
     and Space Administration, transmitting jointly, pursuant to 
     law, the report of a rule entitled ``Federal Acquisition 
     Regulation, Federal Acquisition Circular 97-19'' (FAC97-19) 
     received on July 25, 2000; to the Committee on Governmental 
     Affairs.
       EC-10531. 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 30, 
     2000; to the Committee on Governmental Affairs.
       EC-10532. A communication from the Deputy Archivist of the 
     United States, National Archives and Records Administration, 
     transmitting, pursuant to law, the report of a rule entitled 
     ``Nondiscrimination on the Basis of Sex in Education Programs 
     or Activities Receiving Federal Financial Assistance'' 
     (RIN3095-AA89) received on August 30, 2000; to the Committee 
     on Governmental Affairs.
       EC-10533. A communication from the Director of the 
     Employment Service, Office of Personnel Management, 
     transmitting, pursuant to law, the report of a rule entitled 
     ``Interagency Career Transition Assistance for Displaced 
     Former Panama Canal Zone Employees'' (RIN3206-AI56) received 
     on August 30, 2000; to the Committee on Governmental Affairs.
       EC-10534. A communication from the Director of the Office 
     of Personnel Management, transmitting, pursuant to law, the 
     report of a rule entitled ``Retirement Eligibility For 
     Nuclear Materials Couriers Under CSRS and FERS'' (RIN3206-
     AI66) received on August 30, 2000; to the Committee on 
     Governmental Affairs.
       EC-10535. A communication from the Director of the 
     Employment Service, Office of Personnel Management, 
     transmitting, pursuant to law, the report of a rule entitled 
     ``Positions Restricted to Preference Eligibles'' (RIN3206-
     AI69) received on August 30, 2000; to the Committee on 
     Governmental Affairs.
       EC-10536. A communication from the District of Columbia 
     Auditor, transmitting, pursuant to law, the report entitled 
     ``Statutory Audit of Advisory Neighborhood Commission 4C for 
     the Period October 1, 1995 through September 30, 1999'' 
     received on August 30, 2000; to the Committee on Governmental 
     Affairs.
       EC-10537. A communication from the Acting Director of the 
     Office of Government Ethics, Office of General Counsel and 
     Legal Policy, transmitting, pursuant to law, the report of a 
     rule entitled ``Proposed Exemption Amendments Under 18 U.S.C. 
     208(b)(2) for Financial Interests in Sector Mutual Funds, De 
     Minimis Securities, and Securities of Affected Nonparty 
     Entities in Litigation'' (RIN3209-AA09) received on August 
     31, 2000; to the Committee on Governmental Affairs.
       EC-10538. A communication from the Acting Director of the 
     Office of Government Ethics, Office of General Counsel and 
     Legal Policy, transmitting, pursuant to law, the report of a 
     rule entitled ``Standards of Ethical Conduct for Employees of 
     the Executive Branch; Definition of Compensation for Purposes 
     of Prohibition on Acceptance of Compensation in Connection 
     with Certain Teaching, Speaking and Writing Activities'' 
     (RIN3209-AA04) received on August 30, 2000; to the Committee 
     on Governmental Affairs.
       EC-10539. A communication from the Deputy Assistant 
     Administrator of the National Oceanic Atmospheric 
     Administration, Department of Commerce, transmitting, 
     pursuant to law, the report of a rule entitled ``Climate and 
     Global Change Program'' received on August 30, 2000; to the 
     Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation.
       EC-10540. 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 Deep-Water Species 
     Fishery Using Trawl Gear in the Gulf of Alaska'' received on 
     August 30, 2000; to the Committee on Commerce, Science, and 
     Transportation.
       EC-10541. 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 ``Closure of the 
     Commercial Fishery for Gulf Group King Mackerel in the Gulf 
     Western off Texas, Louisiana, and Alabama'' received on 
     August 30, 2000; to the Committee on Commerce, Science, and 
     Transportation.
       EC-10542. A communication from the Chief of the Policy and 
     Rules Division, Office of Engineering and Technology, Federal 
     Communications Commission, transmitting, pursuant to law, the 
     report of a rule entitled ``Establishment of an Improved 
     Model for Predicting the Broadcast Television Field Strength 
     Received at Individual Locations'' (ET Docket 00-11, FCC 00-
     185) received on August 30, 2000; to the Committee on 
     Commerce, Science, and Transportation.
       EC-10543. A communication from the Chief of the Policy and 
     Rules Division, Office of Engineering and Technology, Federal 
     Communications Commission, transmitting, pursuant to law, the 
     report of a rule entitled ``Amendment of Parts 2 and 95 of 
     the Commission's Rules to Create a Wireless Medical Telemetry 
     Service'' (ET 99-255 and PR 92-235) received on August 30, 
     2000; to the Committee on Commerce, Science, and 
     Transportation.
       EC-10544. 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 (Wamsutter, Bairoil, Wyoming)'' (MM Docket 
     NO. 98-86; RM-9284, RM-9671) received on August 30, 2000; to 
     the Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation.
       EC-10545. 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 Coastal 
     Migratory Pelagic Resources of the Gulf of Mexico and South 
     Atlantic'' (RIN0648-AM75) received on August 30, 2000; to the 
     Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation.
       EC-10546. 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 (Alva, Oklahoma)'' (MM Docket No. 00-7, 
     RM-9799) received on August 30, 2000; to the Committee on 
     Commerce, Science , and Transportation.
       EC-10547. 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, -15, -30, -30F, and -40 Series Airplanes and 
     Model MD-10-10F and MD-10-30F Series Airplanes; docket no. 
     2000-NM-50 [8-21/8-31]'' (RIN 2120-AA64 (2000-0417)) received 
     on September 5, 2000; to the Committee on Commerce, Science, 
     and Transportation.
       EC-10548. 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. 2000-NM-62 [8-21/8-
     312]'' (RIN 2120-AA64 (2000-0418)) received on September 5, 
     2000; to the Committee on Commerce, Science, and 
     Transportation.
       EC-10549. 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: British Aerospace 
     HP137 Mk1, jetstream Series 200 and 3101 and 3201 Airplanes; 
     docket no. 98-CE-117; [8-21/8-31]'' (RIN 2120-AA64 (2000-
     0419)) received on September 5, 2000; to the Committee on 
     Commerce, Science, and Transportation.
       EC-10550. 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: Wytwornia Sprzetu 
     Model PZL-104 Wilga 80 Airplanes; docket no. 2000-CE-52 [8-
     21/8-31]'' (RIN 2120-AA64 (2000-0420)) received on September 
     5, 2000; to the Committee on Commerce, Science, and 
     Transportation.

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       EC-10551. 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 767-
     200, -300, and -300F Series Airplanes; docket no. 99-NM-54 
     [8-21/8-31]'' (RIN 2120-AA64 (2000-0421)) received on 
     September 5, 2000; to the Committee on Commerce, Science, and 
     Transportation.
       EC-10552. 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: Bombardier Model 
     DHC-7-100, and DHC-8-100, 200, and 300 Series Airplanes; 
     docket no. 2000-NM-90 [8-17/8-31]'' (RIN 2120-AA64 (2000-
     0422)) received on September 5, 2000; to the Committee on 
     Commerce, Science, and Transportation.
       EC-10553. 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 340B 
     Series Airplanes; docket no. 2000-NM-225 [8-21/8-31]'' (RIN 
     2120-AA64 (2000-0426)) received on September 5, 2000; to the 
     Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation.
       EC-10554. 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 Industrie 
     Model A300B2 and B4 Series Airplanes; docket no. 97-NM-184 
     [8-16/8-31]'' (RIN 2120-AA64 (2000-0427)) received on 
     September 5, 2000; to the Committee on Commerce, Science, and 
     Transportation.
       EC-10555. 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-
     100, 200, 200C Series Airplanes; docket no. 2000-NM-183 [8-8/
     8-31]'' (RIN 2120-AA64 (2000-0428)) received on September 5, 
     2000; to the Committee on Commerce, Science, and 
     Transportation.
       EC-10556. 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: Lockheed Model L 
     1011 385 Series Airplanes; docket no. 99-NM-233 [8-16/8-31]'' 
     (RIN 2120-AA64 (2000-0429)) received on September 5, 2000; to 
     the Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation.
       EC-10557. 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 340B 
     and SAAB 2000 Series Airplanes; docket no. 99-NM-354 [8-16/8-
     31]'' (RIN 2120-AA64 (2000-0430)) received on September 5, 
     2000; to the Committee on Commerce, Science, and 
     Transportation.
       EC-10558. 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: CFM International 
     56-2, 2A, 2B, 3, 3B, 3C, 5, 5A, 5B, 5C Series Turbofan 
     Engines; docket no. 99-NE-40 [8-2/8-31]'' (RIN 2120-AA64 
     (2000-0431)) received on September 5, 2000; to the Committee 
     on Commerce, Science, and Transportation.
       EC-10559. 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. 98-NM-285 [8-2/8-31]'' (RIN 
     2120-AA64 (2000-0432)) received on September 5, 2000; to the 
     Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation.
       EC-10560. 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-
     200 and 300 series airplanes equipped with GE CF6-80C2 Series 
     Engines; docket no. 99-NM-79 [8-2/8-31]'' (RIN 2120-AA64 
     (2000-0433)) received on September 5, 2000; to the Committee 
     on Commerce, Science, and Transportation.
       EC-10561. 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 (75); amdt. no. 2007 [8-24/8-31]'' 
     (RIN2120-AA65 (2000-0042)) received on September 5, 2000; to 
     the Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation.
       EC-10562. A communication from the Program Analyst of the 
     Federal Aviation Administration, Department of 
     Transportation, transmitting, pursuant to law, the report of 
     a rule entitled ``Establishment of Class D Stuart, FL; 
     correction; docket no. 00-ASO-12 [8-18/8-31]'' (RIN 2120-AA66 
     (2000-0201)) received on September 5, 2000; to the Committee 
     on Commerce, Science, and Transportation.
       EC-10563. 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 of Class E Airspace; Kearney, NE; 
     docket no. 00-ACE-11 [8-2/8-31]'' (RIN 2120-AA66 (2000-0202)) 
     received on September 5, 2000; to the Committee on Commerce, 
     Science, and Transportation.
       EC-10564. A communication from the Program Analyst of the 
     Federal Aviation Administration, Department of 
     Transportation, transmitting, pursuant to law, the report of 
     a rule entitled ``Modification of Class E Airspace; Elko, NV; 
     docket no. 00-ASP 5 [8-2/8-31]'' (RIN 2120-AA66 (2000-0203)) 
     received on September 5, 2000; to the Committee on Commerce, 
     Science, and Transportation.
       EC-10565. A communication from the Program Analyst of the 
     Federal Aviation Administration, Department of 
     Transportation, transmitting, pursuant to law, the report of 
     a rule entitled ``Establishment of Class D Airspace; Boca 
     Raton, FL; correction; docket no. 00-ASO-22 [8-21/8-31]'' 
     (RIN 2120-AA66 (2000-0204)) received on September 5, 2000; to 
     the Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation.
       EC-10566. 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 of Class E Airspace; Savannah, 
     GA; docket no. 00-ASO-10 [8-2/8-31]'' (RIN 2120-AA66 (2000-
     0205)) received on September 5, 2000; to the Committee on 
     Commerce, Science, and Transportation.
       EC-10567. 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 of Class E Airspace; Hampton, IA; 
     correction; docket no. 00-ACE-7 [8-2/8-31]'' (RIN 2120-AA66 
     (2000-0206)) received on September 5, 2000; to the Committee 
     on Commerce, Science, and Transportation.
       EC-10568. A communication from the Program Analyst of the 
     Federal Aviation Administration, Department of 
     Transportation, transmitting, pursuant to law, the report of 
     a rule entitled ``Realignment to Restricted Area R-6901A Fort 
     McCoy; WI; docket no. 00-AGL-20 [8-17/8-31]'' (RIN 2120-AA66 
     (2000-0207)) received on September 5, 2000; to the Committee 
     on Commerce, Science, and Transportation.
       EC-10569. A communication from the Program Analyst of the 
     Federal Aviation Administration, Department of 
     Transportation, transmitting, pursuant to law, the report of 
     a rule entitled ``Removal of Class E Airspace; Melbourne, FL, 
     and Cocos Patrick AFB, FL; docket no. 00-ASO-27 [8-24/8-31]'' 
     (RIN 2120-AA66 (2000-0208)) received on September 5, 2000; to 
     the Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation.
       EC-10570. A communication from the Acting 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; San Juan Harbor, Puerto Rico (COTP San Juan 00-
     065)'' (RIN2115-AA97 (2000-0056)) received on September 5, 
     2000; to the Committee on Commerce, Science, and 
     Transportation.
       EC-10571. A communication from the Acting 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 (CGD09-00-079)'' 
     (RIN2115-AA97 (2000-0079)) received on September 5, 2000; to 
     the Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation.
       EC-10572. A communication from the Acting 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 (CGD09-00-080)'' 
     (RIN2115-AA97 (2000-0080)) received on September 5, 2000; to 
     the Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation.
       EC-10573. A communication from the Acting 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, Rockaway Beach, NY (CGD01-00-
     206)'' (RIN2115-AA97 (2000-0081)) received on September 5, 
     2000; to the Committee on Commerce, Science, and 
     Transportation.
       EC-10574. A communication from the Acting 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 ``Regatta Regulations: 
     SLR; Sharptown Outboard Regatta, Nanticoke River, Sharptown, 
     Maryland (CDG05-00-031)'' (RIN2115-AE46 (2000-0012)) received 
     on September 5, 2000; to the Committee on Commerce, Science, 
     and Transportation.
       EC-10575. A communication from the Acting 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 ``Drawbridge 
     Regulations; Upper Mississippi River (CDG08-00-014)'' 
     (RIN2115-AE47 (2000-0043)) received on September 5, 2000; to 
     the Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation.

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       EC-10576. A communication from the Acting 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 ``Drawbridge 
     Regulations; Tickfaw River, LA (CDG08-00-019)'' (RIN2115-AE47 
     (2000-0044)) received on September 5, 2000; to the Committee 
     on Commerce, Science, and Transportation.
       EC-10577. A communication from the Acting 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 ``Drawbridge 
     Regulations; Red River, LA (CDG08-00-020))'' (RIN2115-AE47 
     (2000-0045)) received on September 5, 2000; to the Committee 
     on Commerce, Science, and Transportation.
       EC-10578. A communication from the Acting 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 ``Fire Protection 
     Measures for Towing Vessels (USCG-1998-4445)'' (RIN2115-AF66 
     (2000-0001)) received on September 5, 2000; to the Committee 
     on Commerce, Science, and Transportation.
       EC-10579. A communication from the Associate Bureau Chief, 
     Wireless Telecommunications, Federal Communications 
     Commission, transmitting, pursuant to law, the report of a 
     rule entitled ``Amendment of the Commission's Rules to Permit 
     Flexible Service Offerings in the Commercial Mobile Radio 
     Services'' (WT Docket No. 96-6; FCC 00-246) received on 
     September 5, 2000; to the Committee on Commerce, Science, and 
     Transportation.
       EC-10580. A communication from the Congressional Budget 
     Office, transmitting, pursuant to law, the Sequestration 
     Update Report for Fiscal Year 2001; referred jointly, 
     pursuant to the order of January 30, 1975 as modified by the 
     order of April 11, 1986, to the Committees on Agriculture, 
     Nutrition, and Forestry; Armed Services; Banking, Housing, 
     and Urban Affairs; Commerce, Science, and Transportation; 
     Energy and Natural Resources; Environment and Public Works; 
     Finance; Foreign Relations; Governmental Affairs; Health, 
     Education, Labor, and Pensions; the Judiciary; Small 
     Business; Veterans' Affairs; Indian Affairs; Intelligence; 
     Appropriations; and the Budget.

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