[Congressional Record (Bound Edition), Volume 147 (2001), Part 11]
[Senate]
[Pages 14946-14948]
[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-3135. A communication from the Attorney General and the 
     United States Trade Representative, transmitting jointly, a 
     draft of proposed legislation entitled ``Repeal of 1916 
     Act''; to the Committee on Finance.
       EC-3136. A communication from the Director of Headquarters 
     and Executive Personnel Service, Department of Energy, 
     transmitting, pursuant to law, the report of a nomination 
     confirmed for the position of Assistant Secretary for 
     Environmental Restoration and Waste Management, received on 
     July 26, 2001; to the Committee on Energy and Natural 
     Resources.
       EC-3137. A communication from the Principal Deputy 
     Associate Administrator of the Environmental Protection 
     Agency, transmitting, pursuant to law, the report of a rule 
     entitled ``Approval and Promulgation of Implementation Plans 
     Florida: Approval of Revisions to the Florida State 
     Implementation Plan'' (FRL7022-3) received on July 27, 2001; 
     to the Committee on Environment and Public Works.
       EC-3138. A communication from the Employee Benefits Manager 
     of the AgFirst Farm Credit Bank, transmitting, pursuant to 
     law, the Annual Reports of Federal Pension Plans for calendar 
     year 2000; to the Committee on Governmental Affairs.
       EC-3139. A communication from the White House Liaison of 
     the Department of Education, transmitting, pursuant to law, 
     the report of a nomination confirmed for the position 
     Assistant Secretary of the Office of Special Education and 
     Rehabilitative Services, received on July 26, 2001; to the 
     Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions.
       EC-3140. A communication from the White House Liaison of 
     the Department of Education, transmitting, pursuant to law, 
     the report of a nomination confirmed for the position of 
     Commissioner of Rehabilitation Services Administration, 
     Office of Special Education and Rehabilitative Services, 
     received on July 26, 2001; to the Committee on Health, 
     Education, Labor, and Pensions.
       EC-3141. A communication from the White House Liaison of 
     the Department of Education, transmitting, pursuant to law, 
     the report of a nomination confirmed for the position of 
     Assistant Secretary for Intergovernmental and Interagency 
     Affairs, received on July 26, 2001; to the Committee on 
     Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions.
       EC-3142. A communication from the White House Liaison of 
     the Department of Education, transmitting, pursuant to law, 
     the report of a nomination confirmed for the position of 
     Assistant Secretary of Adult and Vocational Education, 
     received on July 26, 2001; to the Committee on Health, 
     Education, Labor, and Pensions.
       EC-3143. A communication from the Director of Regulations 
     Policy and Management, Food and Drug Administration, 
     Department of Health and Human Services, transmitting, 
     pursuant to law, the report of a rule entitled ``Food 
     Additives Permitted for Direct Addition to Food for Human 
     Consumption; Change in Specifications for Gum or Wood Rosin 
     Derivatives in Chewing Gum Base'' (Doc. No. 99F-2533) 
     received on July 27, 2001; to the Committee on Health, 
     Education, Labor, and Pensions.
       EC-3144. A communication from the Acting Administrator of 
     the Food and Nutrition Service, Department of Agriculture, 
     transmitting, pursuant to law, the report of a rule entitled 
     ``National School Lunch Program and School Breakfast Program: 
     Identification of Blended Beef, Pork, Poultry or Seafood 
     Products'' received on July 27, 2001; to the Committee on 
     Agriculture, Nutrition, and Forestry.
       EC-3145. A communication from the Principal Deputy 
     Associate Administrator of the Environmental Protection 
     Agency, transmitting, pursuant to law, the report of a rule 
     entitled ``Clomazone; Pesticide Tolerance'' (FRL6787-5) 
     received on July 27, 2001; to the Committee on Agriculture, 
     Nutrition, and Forestry.
       EC-3146. A communication from the Principal Deputy 
     Associate Administrator of the Environmental Protection 
     Agency, transmitting, pursuant to law, the report of a rule 
     entitled ``Carfentrazone-ethyl; Pesticide Tolerances for 
     Emergency Exemptions'' (FRL6792-2) received on July 27, 2001; 
     to the Committee on Agriculture, Nutrition, and Forestry.
       EC-3147. A communication from the Principal Deputy 
     Associate Administrator of the Environmental Protection 
     Agency, transmitting, pursuant to law, the report of a rule 
     entitled ``Carfentrazone-ethyl; Pesticide Tolerance'' 
     (FRL6790-9) received on July 27, 2001; to the Committee on 
     Agriculture, Nutrition, and Forestry.
       EC-3148. A communication from the Principal Deputy 
     Associate Administrator of the Environmental Protection 
     Agency, transmitting, pursuant to law, the report of a rule 
     entitled ``Azoxystrobin; Pesticide Tolerances for Emergency 
     Exemptions'' (FRL6792-5) received on July 27, 2001; to the 
     Committee on Agriculture, Nutrition, and Forestry.
       EC-3149. A communication from the Principal Deputy 
     Associate Administrator of the Environmental Protection 
     Agency, transmitting, pursuant to law, the report of a rule 
     entitled ``Sulfentrazone; Pesticide Tolerances for Emergency 
     Exemptions'' (FRL6793-1) received on July 27, 2001; to the 
     Committee on Agriculture, Nutrition, and Forestry.
       EC-3150. A communication from the Assistant Director for 
     Executive and Political Personnel, Department of the Navy, 
     transmitting, pursuant to law, the report of a nomination 
     confirmed for the position of Assistant Secretary, Financial 
     Management and Comptroller, received on July 26, 2001; to the 
     Committee on Armed Services.
       EC-3151. A communication from the Assistant Director for 
     Executive and Political Personnel, Department of the Navy, 
     transmitting, pursuant to law, the report of a nomination 
     confirmed for the position of Assistant Secretary for 
     Research, Development, and Acquisition, received on July 26, 
     2001; to the Committee on Armed Services.
	 
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       EC-3152. A communication from the Assistant Director for 
     Executive and Political Personnel, Department of the Army, 
     transmitting, pursuant to law, the report of a nomination 
     confirmed for the position of Assistant Secretary of Manpower 
     and Reserve Affairs, received on July 26, 2001; to the 
     Committee on Armed Services.
       EC-3153. A communication from the Assistant Director for 
     Executive and Political Personnel, Department of the Navy, 
     transmitting, pursuant to law, the report of a nomination 
     confirmed for the position of Assistant Secretary for 
     Manpower and Reserve Affairs, received on July 26, 2001; to 
     the Committee on Armed Services.
       EC-3154. A communication from the Assistant Director for 
     Executive and Political Personnel, Department of the Army, 
     transmitting, pursuant to law, the report of a nomination 
     confirmed for the position of General Counsel, received on 
     July 26, 2001; to the Committee on Armed Services.
       EC-3155. A communication from the Assistant Director for 
     Executive and Political Personnel, Department of the Air 
     Force, transmitting, pursuant to law, the report of a 
     nomination confirmed for the position of Assistant Secretary, 
     Financial Management and Comptroller, received on July 26, 
     2001; to the Committee on Armed Services.
       EC-3156. A communication from the Assistant Director for 
     Executive and Political Personnel, Department of Defense, 
     transmitting, pursuant to law, the report of a nomination 
     confirmed for the position of Deputy Under Secretary for 
     Acquisition and Technology, received on July 26, 2001; to the 
     Committee on Armed Services.
       EC-3157. A communication from the Assistant Director for 
     Executive and Political Personnel, Department of Defense, 
     transmitting, pursuant to law, the report of a nomination 
     confirmed for the position of Director of Operational Test 
     and Evaluation, received on July 26, 2001; to the Committee 
     on Armed Services.
       EC-3158. A communication from the Assistant Director for 
     Executive and Political Personnel, Department of Defense, 
     transmitting, pursuant to law, the report of a nomination 
     confirmed for the position of Deputy Under Secretary for 
     Logistics and Material Readiness, received on July 26, 2001; 
     to the Committee on Armed Services.
       EC-3159. A communication from the Assistant Director for 
     Executive and Political Personnel, Department of Defense, 
     transmitting, pursuant to law, the report of a nomination 
     confirmed for the position of Assistant Secretary for 
     International Security Affairs, received on July 26, 2001; to 
     the Committee on Armed Services.
       EC-3160. A communication from the Assistant Director for 
     Executive and Political Personnel, Department of Defense, 
     transmitting, pursuant to law, the report of a nomination 
     confirmed for the position of Under Secretary for Policy, 
     received on July 26, 2001; to the Committee on Armed 
     Services.
       EC-3161. A communication from the Assistant Director for 
     Executive and Political Personnel, Department of the Air 
     Force, transmitting, pursuant to law, the report of a 
     nomination for the position of Assistant Secretary for 
     Manpower, Residential Affairs, Installation and Environment, 
     received on July 26, 2001; to the Committee on Armed 
     Services.
       EC-3162. A communication from the Assistant Director for 
     Executive and Political Personnel, Department of the Air 
     Force, transmitting, pursuant to law, the report of a 
     nomination for the position of Assistant Secretary for Space, 
     received on July 26, 2001; to the Committee on Armed 
     Services.
       EC-3163. A communication from the Assistant Director for 
     Executive and Political Personnel, Department of the Army, 
     transmitting, pursuant to law, the report of a nomination for 
     the position of Assistant Secretary for Installations and 
     Environment, received on July 26, 2001; to the Committee on 
     Armed Services.
       EC-3164. A communication from the Assistant Director for 
     Executive and Political Personnel, Department of Defense, 
     transmitting, pursuant to law, the report of a nomination for 
     the position of Director for Defense Research and 
     Engineering, received on July 26, 2001; to the Committee on 
     Armed Services.
       EC-3165. A communication from the Assistant Director for 
     Executive and Political Personnel, Department of Defense, 
     transmitting, pursuant to law, the report of a nomination for 
     the position of Assistant Secretary of Defense for Command, 
     Control, Communications and Intelligence, received on July 
     26, 2001; to the Committee on Armed Services.
       EC-3166. A communication from the Assistant Director for 
     Executive and Political Personnel, Department of the Navy, 
     transmitting, pursuant to law, the report of the 
     discontinuation of service in acting role for the position of 
     Assistant Secretary for Research, Development and 
     Acquisition, received on July 26, 2001; to the Committee on 
     Armed Services.
       EC-3167. A communication from the Assistant Director for 
     Executive and Political Personnel, Department of Defense, 
     transmitting, pursuant to law, the report of a nomination 
     confirmed for the position of Deputy Under Secretary for 
     Policy, received on July 26, 2001; to the Committee on Armed 
     Services.
       EC-3168. A communication from the Assistant Director for 
     Executive and Political Personnel, Department of the Navy, 
     transmitting, pursuant to law, the report of a nomination 
     confirmed for the position of General Counsel, received on 
     July 26, 2001; to the Committee on Armed Services.
       EC-3169. A communication from the Assistant Director for 
     Executive and Political Personnel, Department of the Navy, 
     transmitting, pursuant to law, the report of a nomination for 
     the position for Under Secretary, received on July 26, 2001; 
     to the Committee on Armed Services.
       EC-3170. A communication from the Deputy Secretary of 
     Defense, transmitting, pursuant to law, the Annual Report of 
     the Reserve Forces Policy Board for Fiscal Year 2000; to the 
     Committee on Armed Services.
       EC-3171. A communication from the Acting Chief Counsel, 
     Office of Foreign Assets Control, Department of the Treasury, 
     transmitting, pursuant to law, the report of a rule entitled 
     ``Highly Enriched Uranium Agreement Assets Control 
     Regulations Implementing Presidents'' received on July 18, 
     2001; to the Committee on Banking, Housing, and Urban 
     Affairs.
       EC-3172. A communication from the Federal Register Liaison 
     Officer Alternate, Office of Thrift Supervision, Department 
     of the Treasury, transmitting, pursuant to law, the report of 
     a rule entitled ``Conversion From Stock Form Depository 
     Institution to Federal Stock Association'' (RIN1550-AB46) 
     received on July 19, 2001; to the Committee on Banking, 
     Housing, and Urban Affairs.
       EC-3173. A communication from the Federal Register Liaison 
     Officer Alternate, Office of Thrift Supervision, Department 
     of the Treasury, transmitting, pursuant to law, the report of 
     a rule entitled ``Liquidity'' (RIN1550-AB42) received on July 
     20, 2001; to the Committee on Banking, Housing, and Urban 
     Affairs.
       EC-3174. A communication from the Federal Register Liaison 
     Officer Alternate, Department of the Treasury, transmitting, 
     pursuant to law, the report of a rule entitled ``Assessments 
     and Fees'' (RIN1550-AB47) received on July 20, 2001; to the 
     Committee on Banking, Housing, and Urban Affairs.
       EC-3175. A communication from the Attorney/Advisor, 
     Department of Transportation, transmitting, pursuant to law, 
     the report of a nomination confirmed for the position of 
     Administrator of the Federal Transit Administration, received 
     on July 23, 2001; to the Committee on Banking, Housing, and 
     Urban Affairs.
       EC-3176. A communication from the General Counsel of the 
     Department of Housing and Urban Development, transmitting, 
     pursuant to law, the report of a nomination confirmed for the 
     position of Chief Financial Officer, received on July 26, 
     2001; to the Committee on Banking, Housing, and Urban 
     Affairs.
       EC-3177. A communication from the General Counsel of the 
     Department of Housing and Urban Development, transmitting, 
     pursuant to law, the report of a nomination confirmed for the 
     position of the Assistant Secretary of Housing and Federal 
     Housing Commissioner, received on July 26, 2001; to the 
     Committee on Banking, Housing, and Urban Affairs.
       EC-3178. A communication from the General Counsel of the 
     Department of Housing and Urban Development, transmitting, 
     pursuant to law, the report of a nomination confirmed for the 
     position of Assistant Secretary for Community Planning and 
     Development, received on July 26, 2001; to the Committee on 
     Banking, Housing, and Urban Affairs.
       EC-3179. A communication from the General Counsel for the 
     Department of Housing and Urban Development, transmitting, 
     pursuant to law, the report of a nomination confirmed for the 
     position of General Counsel, received on July 26, 2001; to 
     the Committee on Banking, Housing, and Urban Affairs.
       EC-3180. A communication from the General Counsel of the 
     Department of Housing and Urban Development, transmitting, 
     pursuant to law, the report of a nomination confirmed for the 
     position of Deputy Secretary, received on July 26, 2001; to 
     the Committee on Banking, Housing, and Urban Affairs.
       EC-3181. A communication from the General Counsel of the 
     Department of Housing and Urban Development, transmitting, 
     pursuant to law, the report of a nomination confirmed for the 
     position of Secretary, received on July 26, 2001; to the 
     Committee on Banking, Housing, and Urban Affairs.
       EC-3182. A communication from the Assistant Administrator 
     of the Office of Oceanic and Atmospheric Research, National 
     Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration, Department of 
     Commerce, transmitting, pursuant to law, the report of a rule 
     entitled ``Improved Methods for Ballast Water Treatment and 
     Management and Lake Champlain Canal Barrier Demonstration'' 
     received on July 26, 2001; to the Committee on Commerce, 
     Science, and Transportation.
       EC-3183. A communication from the Chief of the Division of 
     Endangered Species, Office of Protected Resources, Department 
     of Commerce, transmitting, pursuant to law, the report of a 
     rule entitled ``Sea Turtle Conservation; Limitations on 
     Incidental Takings During Fishing Activities'' (RIN0648-AP14) 
     received on July 26, 2001; to the Committee on Commerce, 
     Science, and Transportation.
       EC-3184. A communication from the Chief of the Division of 
     Endangered Species, Office of Protected Resources, Department 
     of Commerce, transmitting, pursuant to law, the report of a 
     rule entitled ``Sea Turtle Conservation; Restrictions 
     Applicable to Fishing and Scientific Research Activities'' 
     (RIN0648-AN64) received on July 26, 2001; to the Committee on 
     Commerce, Science, and Transportation.
       EC-3185. 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 Sablefish Fishery 
     Using Trawl Gear in the West Yakutat District, Gulf of 
     Alaska'' received on July 26, 2001; to the Committee on 
     Commerce, Science, and Transportation.
       EC-3186. A communication from the Chief of the Division of 
     Endangered Species, 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-AP34) received on July 26, 
     2001; to the Committee on Commerce, Science, and 
     Transportation.
       EC-3187. A communication from the Chief of the Division of 
     Endangered Species, Office of Protected Resources, Department 
     of Commerce, transmitting, pursuant to law, the report of a 
     rule entitled ``Sea Turtle Conservation; Restrictions to 
     Shrimp Trawling Requirements'' (RIN0648-AO43) received on 
     July 26, 2001; to the Committee on Commerce, Science, and 
     Transportation.
       EC-3188. A communication from the Chief of the Division of 
     Endangered Species, 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 Zone'' (RIN0648-AO22) received on July 26, 2001; 
     to the Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation.
       EC-3189. A communication from the Chief of the Division of 
     Endangered Species, 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-AO19) received on July 26, 
     2001; to the Committee on Commerce, Science, and 
     Transportation.
       EC-3190. A communication from the Chief of the Division of 
     Endangered Species, Office of Protected Resources, Department 
     of Commerce, transmitting, pursuant to law, the report of a 
     rule entitled ``Sea Turtle Conservation; Shrimp Trawling 
     Requirements'' (RIN0648-AP16) received on July 26, 2001; to 
     the Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation.
       EC-3191. A communication from the Trial Attorney for the 
     National Highway Traffic Safety Administration, Department of 
     Transportation, transmitting, pursuant to law, the report of 
     a rule entitled ``Reporting the Sale or Lease of Defective or 
     Noncompliant Tires'' (RIN2127-AI23) received on July 26, 
     2001; to the Committee on Commerce, Science, and 
     Transportation.
       EC-3192. A communication from the Trial Attorney for the 
     National Highway Safety 
	 
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	 Administration, Department of 
     Transportation, transmitting, pursuant to law, the report of 
     a rule entitled ``Criminal Penalty Safe Harbor Provision'' 
     (RIN2127-AI24) received on July 26, 2001; to the Committee on 
     Commerce, Science, and Transportation.
       EC-3193. 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 8 102, 103, and 301 Series Airplanes'' ((RIN2120-
     AA64)(2001-0360)) received on July 26, 2001; to the Committee 
     on Commerce, Science, and Transportation.
       EC-3194. 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 A310 
     Series Airplanes and Airbus Model A300 B4-600, B4-600R, and 
     F4-600R Series Airplanes'' ((RIN2120-AA64)(2001-0358)) 
     received on July 26, 2001; to the Committee on Commerce, 
     Science, and Transportation.
       EC-3195. 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 8 200 and 300 Series Airplanes'' ((RIN2120-AA64)(2001-
     0357)) received on July 26, 2001; to the Committee on 
     Commerce, Science, and Transportation.
       EC-3196. 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-
     700 and 800 Series Airplanes'' ((RIN2120-AA64)(2001-0359)) 
     received on July 26, 2001; to the Committee on Commerce, 
     Science, and Transportation.
       EC-3197. 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 Series Airplanes Modified by Supplemental Type 
     Certificate STO9022AC-D'' ((RIN2120-AA64)(2001-0356)) 
     received on July 26, 2001; to the Committee on Commerce, 
     Science, and Transportation.
       EC-3198. 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 
     747SP Series Airplanes; Modified by Supplemental Type 
     Certificate ST09097AC-D'' ((RIN2120-AA64)(2001-0355)) 
     received on July 26, 2001; to the Committee on Commerce, 
     Science, and Transportation.
       EC-3199. 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 Modified by Supplemental Type 
     Certificate SA8843SW'' ((RIN2120-AA64)(2001-0354)) received 
     on July 26, 2001; to the Committee on Commerce, Science, and 
     Transportation.
       EC-3200. A communication from the Program Analyst of the 
     Federal Aviation Administration, Department of Commerce, 
     transmitting, pursuant to law, the report of a rule entitled 
     ``Airworthiness Directives: Boeing Model 737-300, 400, and 
     500 Series Airplanes'' ((RIN2120-AA64)(2001-0353)) received 
     on July 26, 2001; to the Committee on Commerce, Science, and 
     Transportation.
       EC-3201. 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'' ((RIN2120-AA64)(2001-0352)) received on 
     July 26, 2001; to the Committee on Commerce, Science, and 
     Transportation.
       EC-3202. 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 Series Airplanes; Model MD 10 Series Airplanes 
     and Model MD 11 Series Airplanes'' ((RIN2120-AA64)(2001-
     0351)) received on July 26, 2001; to the Committee on 
     Commerce, Science, and Transportation.
       EC-3203. 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: Cessna Model 
     560XL Airplanes'' ((RIN2120-AA64)(2001-0350)) received on 
     July 26, 2001; to the Committee on Commerce, Science, and 
     Transportation.
       EC-3204. 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 A300 
     B2 and B4 Series Airplanes'' ((RIN2120-AA64)(2001-0349)) 
     received on July 26, 2001; to the Committee on Commerce, 
     Science, and Transportation.
       EC-3205. 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 30 Series Airplanes Modified by Supplemental Type 
     Certificate ST00054SE'' ((RIN2120-AA64)(2001-0348)) received 
     on July 26, 2001; to the Committee on Commerce, Science, and 
     Transportation.

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