[Congressional Record (Bound Edition), Volume 147 (2001), Part 5]
[Senate]
[Pages 6055-6059]
[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:

       E-1417. A communication from the Director of the Office of 
     Management and Budget, Executive Office of the President, 
     transmitting, pursuant to law, a cumulative report on 
     rescissions and deferrals dated April 19, 2000; transmitted 
     jointly, pursuant to the order of January 30, 1975, as 
     modified by the order of April 11, 1986; to the Committees on 
     Appropriations; the Budget; and Foreign Relations.
       EC-1418. A communication from the Deputy Assistant 
     Secretary of the Bureau of Indian Affairs, Department of the 
     Interior, transmitting, pursuant to law, the report of a rule 
     entitled ``25 CFR 183, Use and Distribution of the San Carlos 
     Apache Tribe Development Trust Fund and San Carlos Apache 
     Tribe Lease Fund'' (RIN 1076-AE10) received on April 23, 
     2001; to the Committee on Indian Affairs.
       EC-1419. A communication from the Chairman and Chief 
     Executive Officer of the Farm Credit Administration, 
     transmitting, pursuant to law, a report relative to the 
     proposed fiscal year 2002 budget; to the Committee on 
     Governmental Affairs.
       EC-1420. A communication from the President and Chairman of 
     the Export-Import Bank of the United States, transmitting, 
     pursuant to law, a report relative to a transaction involving 
     U.S. exports to Turkey; to the Committee on Banking, Housing, 
     and Urban Affairs.
       EC-1421. A communication from the President of the United 
     States, transmitting, pursuant to law, a report on the 
     national emergency with respect to Colombia; to the Committee 
     on Banking, Housing, and Urban Affairs.
       EC-1422. A communication from the Chief of the Regulations 
     Branch, U.S. Customs Service, Department of the Treasury, 
     transmitting, pursuant to law, the report of a rule entitled 
     ``Amendment to Wool Duty Refund Program'' (RIN 1515-AC85) 
     received on April 19, 2001; to the Committee on Finance.
       EC-1423. 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 
     ``Applicable Federal Rates--May 2001'' (Rev. Rul. 2001-22) 
     received on April 19, 2001; to the Committee on Finance.
       EC-1424. 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 
     ``Section 29(c)(1)(C) Solid Fuel Produced From Coal'' (Rev. 
     Pro. 2001-30) received on April 23, 2001; to the Committee on 
     Finance.
       EC-1425. 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 
     ``Appeals Settlement Guidelines: Excise Tax on Virtual 
     Private Networks'' (UIL: 4251.03-01) received on April 23, 
     2001; to the Committee on Finance.
       EC-1426. 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. Proc. 2001-17'' received on April 23, 2001; to the 
     Committee on Finance.
       EC-1427. A communication from the Deputy Under Secretary of 
     Defense, Technology Security Policy, transmitting, pursuant 
     to law, the delay of a report concerning national security; 
     to the Committee on Armed Services.
       EC-1428. A communication from the Deputy Under Secretary of 
     Defense, transmitting, pursuant to law, a report relating to 
     the notification of total obligations exceeding $5.0 million 
     in fiscal year 2001; to the Committee on Armed Services.
       EC-1429. A communication from the Acting Assistant 
     Secretary of Legislative Affairs, Department of State, 
     transmitting, pursuant to law, a report relative to overseas 
     surplus property; to the Committee on Foreign Relations.
       EC-1430. A communication from the Acting Assistant 
     Secretary of Legislative Affairs, Department of State, 
     transmitting, pursuant to law, the report of a rule entitled 
     ``VISAS: Documentation of Immigrants and Nonimmigrants--Visa 
     Classification Symbols'' (22 CFR Parts 41 and 42) received on 
     April 19, 2001; to the Committee on Foreign Relations.
       EC-1431. A communication from the Acting Assistant 
     Secretary of Legislative Affairs, transmitting, pursuant to 
     law, a report relative to the progress made in an 
     investigation in Kenya; to the Committee on Foreign 
     Relations.
       EC-1432. A communication from the Acting Assistant 
     Secretary of Legislative Affairs, Department of State, 
     transmitting, pursuant to law, the annual SEED report for 
     Fiscal Year 2000; to the Committee on Foreign Relations.
       EC-1433. A communication from the Secretary of Energy, 
     transmitting, pursuant to law, the Annual Report concerning 
     the Strategic Petroleum Reserve; to the Committee on Energy 
     and Natural Resources.
       EC-1434. 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 ``Guide of Good Practices for 
     Occupational Radiological Protection in Uranium Facilities'' 
     (STD-1136-2000) received on April 18, 2001; to the Committee 
     on Energy and Natural Resources.
       EC-1435. 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 ``Software Quality Assurance'' (N 
     203.1) received on April 18, 2001; to the Committee on Energy 
     and Natural Resources.
       EC-1436. 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 ``Department of Energy Facilities 
     Technology Partnering Programs'' (O 482.1) received on April 
     18, 2001; to the Committee on Energy and Natural Resources.
       EC-1437. 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 ``Reporting Unofficial Travel'' (N 
     470.2) received on April 18, 2001; to the Committee on Energy 
     and Natural Resources.
       EC-1438. 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 ``Security Conditions'' (N 473.6) 
     received on April 18, 2001; to the Committee on Energy and 
     Natural Resources.
       EC-1439. 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 ``Extension of DOE O 311.1A, Equal 
     Employment Opportunity and Diversity Program'' (N 311.1) 
     received on April 18, 2001; to the Committee on Energy and 
     Natural Resources.
       EC-1440. 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 ``Explosive Detection Program'' (N 
     473.7) received on April 18, 2001; to the Committee on Energy 
     and Natural Resources.
       EC-1441. 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 ``Nondiscrimination on the Basis of 
     Sex in Education Programs or Activities Receiving Federal 
     Financial Assistance'' (RIN 1901-AA87) received on April 18, 
     2001; to the Committee on Energy and Natural Resources.
       EC-1442. 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 ``Stabilization, Packing, and 
     Storage of Plutonium-Bearing Materials'' (STD-3013-2000) 
     received on April 18, 2001; to the Committee on Energy and 
     Natural Resources.
       EC-1443. 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 
     ``Utah Regulatory Program'' (UT-038-FOR) received on April 
     19, 2001; to the Committee on Energy and Natural Resources.
       EC-1444. A communication from the Acting Associate 
     Administrator for Procurement, National Aeronautics and Space 
     Administration, transmitting, pursuant to law, the report of 
     an interim rule to change the NASA Federal Acquisition 
     Regulation Supplement (48 CFR Parts 1812, 1823, 1852) 
     received on April 6, 2001; to the Committee on Commerce, 
     Science, and Transportation.
       EC-1445. A communication from the Acting Associate 
     Administrator for Procurement, National Aeronautics and Space 
     Administration, transmitting, pursuant to law, the report of 
     a rule ``Emergency Medical Services and Evacuations'' (48 CFR 
     Parts 1842 and 1852) received on April 6, 2001; to the 
     Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation.
       EC-1446. A communication from the Attorney/Advisor of the 
     Department of Transportation, transmitting, pursuant to law, 
     the report of a nomination for the position of Deputy 
     Secretary, Department of Transportation; to the Committee on 
     Commerce, Science, and Transportation.
       EC-1447. A communication from the Attorney/Advisor of the 
     Department of Transportation, transmitting, pursuant to law, 
     the report of a vacancy in the position of Administrator, 
     Maritime Administration, Department of Transportation; to the 
     Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation.
       EC-1448. A communication from the Attorney/Advisor of the 
     Department of Transportation, transmitting, pursuant to law, 
     the report of the discontinuation of service in acting role 
     for the position of Administrator, Maritime Administration, 
     Department of Transportation; to the Committee on Commerce, 
     Science, and Transportation.

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       EC-1449. A communication from the Attorney/Advisor of the 
     Department of Transportation, transmitting, pursuant to law, 
     the report of the designation of acting officer as 
     Administrator of the Research and Special Programs 
     Administration, Department of Transportation; to the 
     Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation.
       EC-1450. A communication from the Attorney/Advisor of the 
     Department of Transportation, transmitting, pursuant to law, 
     the report of a discontinuation of service in acting role as 
     Administrator of the Research and Special Programs 
     Administration, Department of Transportation; to the 
     Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation.
       EC-1451. A communication from the Attorney/Advisor of the 
     Department of Transportation, transmitting, pursuant to law, 
     the report of a vacancy in the position as Administrator of 
     the Research and Special Programs Administration, Department 
     of Transportation; to the Committee on Commerce, Science, and 
     Transportation.
       EC-1452. A communication from the Attorney/Advisor of the 
     Department of Transportation, transmitting, pursuant to law, 
     the report of the discontinuation of service in acting role 
     as Administrator of the Federal Railroad Administration, 
     Department of Transportation; to the Committee on Commerce, 
     Science, and Transportation.
       EC-1453. A communication from the Attorney/Advisor of the 
     Department of Transportation, transmitting, pursuant to law, 
     the report of the designation of acting officer as 
     Administrator of the Federal Railroad Administration, 
     Department of Transportation; to the Committee on Commerce, 
     Science, and Transportation.
       EC-1454. A communication from the Attorney/Advisor of the 
     Department of Transportation, transmitting, pursuant to law, 
     the report of a vacancy in the position as Administrator of 
     the Federal Railroad Administration, Department of 
     Transportation; to the Committee on Commerce, Science, and 
     Transportation.
       EC-1455. A communication from the Attorney/Advisor of the 
     Department of Transportation, transmitting, pursuant to law, 
     the report of a vacancy in the position of Administrator of 
     the National Highway Traffic Administration, Department of 
     Transportation; to the Committee on Commerce, Science, and 
     Transportation.
       EC-1456. A communication from the Attorney/Advisor of the 
     Department of Transportation, transmitting, pursuant to law, 
     the report of the return of a nomination for Administrator of 
     the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration, 
     Department of Transportation; to the Committee on Commerce, 
     Science, and Transportation.



       EC-1457. A communication from the Attorney/Advisor of the 
     Department of Transportation, transmitting, pursuant to law, 
     the report of the designation of acting officer for the 
     position of Associate Deputy Secretary, Department of 
     Transportation; to the Committee on Commerce, Science, and 
     Transportation.
       EC-1458. A communication from the Attorney/Advisor of the 
     Department of Transportation, transmitting, pursuant to law, 
     the report of a vacancy in the position of Associate Deputy 
     Secretary, Department of Transportation; to the Committee on 
     Commerce, Science, and Transportation.
       EC-1459. A communication from the Attorney/Advisor of the 
     Department of Transportation, transmitting, pursuant to law, 
     the report of the discontinuation of service in acting role 
     as Assistant Secretary for Aviation and International 
     Affairs, Department of Transportation; to the Committee on 
     Commerce, Science, and Transportation.
       EC-1460. A communication from the Attorney/Advisor of the 
     Department of Transportation, transmitting, pursuant to law, 
     the report of a vacancy in the position of Assistant 
     Secretary for Transportation Policy, Department of 
     Transportation; to the Committee on Commerce, Science, and 
     Transportation.
       EC-1461. A communication from the Attorney/Advisor of the 
     Department of Transportation, transmitting, pursuant to law, 
     the report of a vacancy in the position of Assistant 
     Secretary for Governmental Affairs, Department of 
     Transportation; to the Committee on Commerce, Science, and 
     Transportation.
       EC-1462. A communication from the Attorney/Advisor of the 
     Department of Transportation, transmitting, pursuant to law, 
     the report of the return of a nomination for Assistant 
     Secretary for Aviation and International Affairs, Department 
     of Transportation; to the Committee on Commerce, Science, and 
     Transportation.
       EC-1463. A communication from the Attorney/Advisor of the 
     Department of Transportation, transmitting, pursuant to law, 
     the report of the return of a nomination for Deputy 
     Administrator of the Federal Aviation Administration, 
     Department of Transportation; to the Committee on Commerce, 
     Science, and Transportation.
       EC-1464. A communication from the Attorney/Advisor of the 
     Department of Transportation, transmitting, pursuant to law, 
     the report of a vacancy in the position of Assistant 
     Secretary for Aviation and International Affairs, Department 
     of Transportation; to the Committee on Commerce, Science, and 
     Transportation.
       EC-1465. A communication from the Attorney/Advisor of the 
     Department of Transportation, transmitting, pursuant to law, 
     the report of the discontinuation of service in acting role 
     as Deputy Administrator of the Federal Aviation 
     Administration, Department of Transportation; to the 
     Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation.
       EC-1466. A communication from the Attorney/Advisor of the 
     Department of Transportation, transmitting, pursuant to law, 
     the report of a designation of acting officer as Deputy 
     Administrator of the Federal Aviation Administration, 
     Department of Transportation; to the Committee on Commerce, 
     Science, and Transportation.
       EC-1467. A communication from the Attorney/Advisor of the 
     Department of Transportation, transmitting, pursuant to law, 
     the report of a vacancy in the position of Secretary of the 
     Department of Transportation; to the Committee on Commerce, 
     Science, and Transportation.
       EC-1468. A communication from the Attorney/Advisor of the 
     Department of Transportation, transmitting, pursuant to law, 
     the report of a vacancy and the designation of acting officer 
     in the position as Chief Financial Officer of the National 
     Aeronautic Space Administration; to the Committee on 
     Commerce, Science, and Transportation.
       EC-1469. A communication from the Attorney/Advisor of the 
     Department of Transportation, transmitting, pursuant to law, 
     the report of a vacancy in the position of Deputy Secretary 
     of the Department of Transportation; to the Committee on 
     Commerce, Science, and Transportation.
       EC-1470. A communication from the Attorney/Advisor of the 
     Department of Transportation, transmitting, pursuant to law, 
     the report of the confirmation of the nomination for 
     Secretary of the Department of Transportation; to the 
     Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation.
       EC-1471. A communication from the Attorney/Advisor of the 
     Department of Transportation, transmitting, pursuant to law, 
     the report of a nomination for the position of Secretary of 
     the Department of Transportation; to the Committee on 
     Commerce, Science, and Transportation.
       EC-1472. A communication from the Attorney/Advisor of the 
     Department of Transportation, transmitting, pursuant to law, 
     the report of a discontinuation of service in acting role for 
     Secretary of the Department of Transportation; to the 
     Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation.
       EC-1473. A communication from the Attorney/Advisor of the 
     Department of Transportation, transmitting, pursuant to law, 
     the report of the designation of acting officer for the 
     position of Secretary, Department of Transportation; to the 
     Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation.
       EC-1474. A communication from the Attorney/Advisor of the 
     Department of Transportation, transmitting, pursuant to law, 
     the report of a nomination for the position of Assistant 
     Secretary for Governmental Affairs, Department of 
     Transportation; to the Committee on Commerce, Science, and 
     Transportation.
       EC-1475. A communication from the General Counsel for the 
     Federal Emergency Management Agency, transmitting, pursuant 
     to law, the report of a designation of Acting Officer for the 
     position of Administrator, United States Fire Administration, 
     Federal Emergency Management Agency; to the Committee on 
     Commerce, Science, and Transportation.
       EC-1476. 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 E Airspace; 
     Waynesboro, VA'' ((RIN2120-AA66)(2001-0065)) received on 
     April 5, 2001; to the Committee on Commerce, Science, and 
     Transportation.
       EC-1477. 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--Pollock Closure in the 
     West Yakutat District, Gulf of Alaska'' received on April 6, 
     2001; to the Committee on Commerce, Science, and 
     Transportation.
       EC-1478. A communication from the Acting Director of the 
     Office of Sustainable Fisheries, National Marine Fisheries 
     Service, transmitting, pursuant to law, the report of a rule 
     entitled ``Fisheries Off West Coast and Western Pacific 
     States; West Coast Salmon Fisheries; Inseason Adjustments 
     from Cape Falcon to Humbug Mountain, OR'' received on April 
     6, 2001; to the Committee on Commerce, Science, and 
     Transportation.
       EC-1479. 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 Zone Off Alaska--Closure of B Season Pollock Within 
     the Shelikof Strait Conservation Area, Gulf of Alaska'' 
     received on April 18, 2001; to the Committee on Commerce, 
     Science, and Transportation.
       EC-1480. A communication from the Attorney of the National 
     Highway Traffic Safety Administration, Department of 
     Transportation, transmitting, pursuant to law, the report of 
     a rule entitled ``Light Truck Average

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     Fuel Economy Standards, Model Year 2003'' (RIN2127-AI35) 
     received on April 5, 2001; to the Committee on Commerce, 
     Science, and Transportation.
       EC-1481. A communication from the General Counsel of the 
     Federal Emergency Management Agency, transmitting, pursuant 
     to law, the report of a rule entitled ``Assistance to 
     Firefighters Grant Program'' (RIN3067-AD12) received on April 
     6, 2001; to the Committee on Commerce, Science, and 
     Transportation.
       EC-1482. A communication from the Administrator of the 
     Federal Aviation Administration, Department of 
     Transportation, transmitting, pursuant to law, the report of 
     the Capital Investment Plan for Fiscal Years 2002 through 
     2006; to the Committee on Commerce, Science, and 
     Transportation.
       EC-1483. A communication from the Chief of the Enforcement 
     Bureau, Federal Communications Commission, transmitting, 
     pursuant to law, the report of a rule entitled ``Industry 
     Guidance on the Commission's Case Law Interpreting 18 U.S.C. 
     Section 1464 and Enforcement Policies Regarding Broadcast 
     Indecency'' (FCC 01-90) received on April 16, 2001; to the 
     Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation.
       EC-1484. A communication from the Chief of the General and 
     International Law Division, Maritime Administration, 
     Department of Transportation, transmitting, pursuant to law, 
     the report of a rule entitled ``Audit Appeals; Policy and 
     Procedure'' (RIN2133-AB42) received on April 16, 2001; to the 
     Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation.
       EC-1485. 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; Fore River Bridge Repairs--Weymouth, 
     Massachusetts'' ((RIN2115-AA97)(2001-0007)) received on April 
     16, 2001; to the Committee on Commerce, Science, and 
     Transportation.
       EC-1486. 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: Mission Bay, San Diego, CA'' ((RIN2115-
     AA97)(2001-0006)) received on April 16, 2001; to the 
     Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation.
       EC-1487. 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; 
     Approaches to Annapolis Harbor, Spa Creek, and Severn River, 
     Annapolis, Maryland'' ((RIN2115-AE46)(2001-0006)) received on 
     April 16, 2001; to the Committee on Commerce, Science, and 
     Transportation.
       EC-1488. 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; 
     Western Branch, Elizabeth River, Portsmouth Va'' ((RIN2115-
     AE46)(2001-0005)) received on April 16, 2001; to the 
     Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation.
       EC-1489. 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: Crescent Beach Bridge (SR 206), Crescent Beach, 
     FL'' ((RIN2115-AE47)(2001-0027)) received on April 16, 2001; 
     to the Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation.
       EC-1490. 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: Hackensack River, NJ'' ((RIN2115-AE47)(2001-
     0026)) received on April 16, 2001; to the Committee on 
     Commerce, Science, and Transportation.
       EC-1491. 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: Shaw Cove, CT'' ((RIN2115-AE47)(2001-0025)) 
     received on April 16, 2001; to the Committee on Commerce, 
     Science, and Transportation.
       EC-1492. 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; Gulf of Alaska, Southeast of Narrow Cape, Kodiak 
     Island, AK'' ((RIN2115-AA97)(2001-0009)) received on April 
     16, 2001; to the Committee on Commerce, Science, and 
     Transportation.
       EC-1493. 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, East River, New York, NY'' 
     ((RIN2115-AA97)(2001-0008)) received on April 16, 2001; to 
     the Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation.
       EC-1494. A communication from the Program Analyst for the 
     Federal Aviation Administration, Department of 
     Transportation, transmitting, pursuant to law, the report of 
     a rule entitled ``Amendment to Class E Airspace; 
     Phillipsburg, KS'' ((RIN2120-AA66)(2001-0071)) received on 
     April 16, 2001; to the Committee on Commerce, Science, and 
     Transportation.
       EC-1495. A communication from the Program Analyst for the 
     Federal Aviation Administration, Department of 
     Transportation, transmitting, pursuant to law, the report of 
     a rule entitled ``Amendment to Class E Airspace; Omaha, NE; 
     Correction'' ((RIN2120-AA66)(2001-0069)) received on April 
     16, 2001; to the Committee on Commerce, Science, and 
     Transportation.
       EC-1496. A communication from the Program Analyst for the 
     Federal Aviation Administration, Department of 
     Transportation, transmitting, pursuant to law, the report of 
     a rule entitled ``Revocation of Class D Airspace; Fort Worth 
     Carswell AFB, TX'' ((RIN2120-AA66)(2001-0070)) received on 
     April 16, 2001; to the Committee on Commerce, Science, and 
     Transportation.
       EC-1497. A communication from the Program Analyst for the 
     Federal Aviation Administration, Department of 
     Transportation, transmitting, pursuant to law, the report of 
     a rule entitled ``Amendment of Class D Airspace; Valdosta 
     Moody AFB, GA'' ((RIN2120-AA66)(2001-0068)) received on April 
     16, 2001; to the Committee on Commerce, Science, and 
     Transportation.
       EC-1498. A communication from the Program Analyst for the 
     Federal Aviation Administration, Department of 
     Transportation, transmitting, pursuant to law, the report of 
     a rule entitled ``Establishment of Class E Airspace; Rome, 
     NY'' ((RIN2120-AA66)(2001-0067)) received on April 16 , 2001; 
     to the Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation.
       EC-1499. A communication from the Program Analyst for the 
     Federal Aviation Administration, Department of 
     Transportation, transmitting, pursuant to law, the report of 
     a rule entitled ``Airworthiness Directives: Airbus Model A 
     300 B4-601, -603, -620, -605R, -622R, and -605R Airplanes'' 
     ((RIN2120-AA64)(2001-0178)) received on April 16, 2001; to 
     the Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation.
       EC-1500. A communication from the Program Analyst for the 
     Federal Aviation Administration, Department of 
     Transportation, transmitting, pursuant to law, the report of 
     a rule entitled ``Airworthiness Directives: Airbus Model 
     A330-301, -321, -322, -341, and -342 Series Airplanes'' 
     ((RIN2120-AA64)(2001-0177)) received on April 16, 2001; to 
     the Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation.
       EC-1501. A communication from the Program Analyst for the 
     Federal Aviation Administration, Department of 
     Transportation, transmitting, pursuant to law, the report of 
     a rule entitled ``Airworthiness Directives: SOCATA Groupe 
     AEROSPATIALE Model TBM 700 Airplanes'' ((RIN2120-AA64)(2001-
     0167)) received on April 16, 2001; to the Committee on 
     Commerce, Science, and Transportation.
       EC-1502. A communication from the Program Analyst for the 
     Federal Aviation Administration, Department of 
     Transportation, transmitting, pursuant to law, the report of 
     a rule entitled ``Airworthiness Directives: The New Piper 
     Aircraft, Inc. Models PA 31, -300, -325, -350, -31P, -31T, -
     31T1, -31T2, -31T3, and -31P-350 Airplanes'' ((RIN2120-
     AA64)(2001-0170)) received on April 16, 2001; to the 
     Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation.
       EC-1503. A communication from the Program Analyst for the 
     Federal Aviation Administration, Department of 
     Transportation, transmitting, pursuant to law, the report of 
     a rule entitled ``Airworthiness Directives: GE Company CF6 
     80A3 Series Turbofan Engines'' ((RIN2120-AA64)(2001-0169)) 
     received on April 16, 2001; to the Committee on Commerce, 
     Science, and Transportation.
       EC-1504. A communication from the Program Analyst for the 
     Federal Aviation Administration, Department of 
     Transportation, transmitting, pursuant to law, the report of 
     a rule entitled ``Airworthiness Directives: Cessna Aircraft 
     Company Model 172RG Airplanes'' ((RIN2120-AA64)(2001-0168)) 
     received on April 16, 2001; to the Committee on Commerce, 
     Science, and Transportation.
       EC-1505. A communication from the Program Analyst for the 
     Federal Aviation Administration, Department of 
     Transportation, transmitting, pursuant to law, the report of 
     a rule entitled ``Airworthiness Directives: Cessna Aircraft 
     Company Models 172R and 172S Airplanes'' ((RIN2120-
     AA64)(2001-0172)) received on April 16, 2001; to the 
     Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation.
       EC-1506. A communication from the Program Analyst for the 
     Federal Aviation Administration, Department of 
     Transportation, transmitting, pursuant to law, the report of 
     a rule entitled ``Airworthiness Directives: Empresa 
     Brasileira de Aeronautica, SA, Model EMB-120 Series 
     Airplanes'' ((RIN2120-AA64)(2001-0171)) received on April 16, 
     2001; to the Committee on Commerce, Science, and 
     Transportation.
       EC-1507. A communication from the Program Analyst for the 
     Federal Aviation Administration, Department of 
     Transportation,

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     transmitting, pursuant to law, the report of a rule entitled 
     ``Airworthiness Directives: Dowty Aerospace Propellers Model 
     R381/6-123-F/5 Propellers, Correction'' ((RIN2120-AA64)(2001-
     0174)) received on April 16, 2001; to the Committee on 
     Commerce, Science, and Transportation.
       EC-1508. A communication from the Program Analyst for the 
     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'' ((RIN2120-AA64)(2001-0173)) 
     received on April 16, 2001; to the Committee on Commerce, 
     Science, and Transportation.
       EC-1509. A communication from the Program Analyst for the 
     Federal Aviation Administration, Department of 
     Transportation, transmitting, pursuant to law, the report of 
     a rule entitled ``Airworthiness Directives: Boeing Model 737-
     600, -700, -700C, and -800 Series Airplanes'' ((RIN2120-
     AA64)(2001-0176)) received on April 16, 2001; to the 
     Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation.
       EC-1510. A communication from the Program Analyst for the 
     Federal Aviation Administration, Department of 
     Transportation, transmitting, pursuant to law, the report of 
     a rule entitled ``Airworthiness Directives: Boeing Model 767 
     Series Airplanes Powered by GE Engines'' ((RIN2120-
     AA64)(2001-0175)) received on April 16, 2001; to the 
     Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation.
       EC-1511. 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 Services; Children's Internet 
     Protection Act'' (FCC 01-120) received on April 16, 2001; to 
     the Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation.
       EC-1512. 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 730202(b), Table of 
     Allotments, FM Broadcast Stations (Huachuca City, Arizona; 
     Puerto Rico, Arizona; Pine Level Alabama)'' (Doc. No. 00-208, 
     00-209, 00-211) received on April 18, 2001; to the Committee 
     on Commerce, Science, and Transportation.
       EC-1513. 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 (Hinton, Whiting, and Underwood, Iowa; and 
     Blair Nebraska)'' (Doc. No. 99-94) received on April 18, 
     2001; to the Committee on Commerce, Science, and 
     Transportation.
       EC-1514. A communication from the Acting Assistant 
     Administrator for Fisheries, Department of Commerce, 
     transmitting, pursuant to law, the report of a rule entitled 
     ``Funding Availability for Research Projects of the Causes 
     for the Decline of Steller Sea Lions in Waters Off Alaska'' 
     received on April 18, 2001; to the Committee on Commerce, 
     Science, and Transportation.
       EC-1515. 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 
     Changes in the Mackerel Catch Specifications for the Gulf 
     Migratory Group of King Mackerel Under the Fishery Management 
     Plan for Coastal Migratory Pelagic Resources in the Gulf of 
     Mexico and South Atlantic Region'' (RIN0648-AN85) received on 
     April 18, 2001; to the Committee on Commerce, Science, and 
     Transportation.
       EC-1516. A communication from the Chief of the Market 
     Disputes Resolution Division, Enforcement Bureau, Federal 
     Communications Commission, transmitting, pursuant to law, the 
     report of a rule entitled ``Amendment of Rules Governing 
     Procedures to be Followed When Formal Complaints are Filed 
     Against Common Carriers'' (Doc. 96-238) received on April 18, 
     2001; to the Committee on Commerce, Science, and 
     Transportation.
       EC-1517. 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 73.622(b), Table of 
     Allotments, DTV Broadcast Stations (Hastings, NE) received on 
     April 18, 2001; to the Committee on Commerce, Science, and 
     Transportation.
       EC-1518. A communication from the Special Assistant to the 
     Bureau Chief, Mass Media Bureau, Federal Communications 
     Division, transmitting, pursuant to law, the report of a rule 
     entitled ``Amendment of Section 73.202(b), Table of 
     Allotments, FM Broadcast Stations (Avalon, Fountain Valley, 
     Adelanto, Ridgecrest and Riverside, California)'' (Doc. No. 
     99-329) received on April 18, 2001; to the Committee on 
     Commerce, Science, and Transportation.
       EC-1519. 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'' ((RIN2120-AA65)(2001-0025)) 
     received on April 23, 2001; to the Committee on Commerce, 
     Science, and Transportation.
       EC-1520. A communication from the Program Analyst of the 
     Federal Aviation Administration, Department of 
     Transportation, transmitting, pursuant to law, the report of 
     a rule entitled ``Establish Class E Airspace; Salisbury, MD'' 
     ((RIN2120-AA66)(2001-0073)) received on April 23, 2001; to 
     the Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation.
       EC-1521. A communication from the Program Analyst of the 
     Federal Aviation Administration, Department of 
     Transportation, transmitting, pursuant to law, the report of 
     a rule entitled ``Establish Class E Airspace; Seneca Falls, 
     NY'' ((RIN2120-AA66)(2001-0074)) received on April 23, 2001; 
     to the Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation.
       EC-1522. 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 (63)'' ((RIN2120-AA65)(2001-0026)) 
     received on April 23, 2001; to the Committee on Commerce, 
     Science, and Transportation.
       EC-1523. 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 
     (22)'' ((RIN2120-AA63)(2001-0003)) received on April 23, 
     2001; to the Committee on Commerce, Science, and 
     Transportation.
       EC-1524. 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 
     A330-301; -321, -341, and -342 Airplanes; and Model A340-211, 
     -212, -213, -311, -312, and -313 Series Airplanes'' 
     ((RIN2120-AA64)(2001-0181)) received on April 23, 2001; to 
     the Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation.
       EC-1525. 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 9, 33, 42, 55, and 61 Series Airplanes'' ((RIN2120-
     AA64)(2001-0182)) received on April 23, 2001; to the 
     Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation.
       EC-1526. 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; 
     Shreveport Downtown Airport, Shreveport, LA'' ((RIN2120-
     AA66)(2001-0072)) received on April 23, 2001; to the 
     Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation.
       EC-1527. 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 and MD 11 Series Airplanes, and KC 10A 
     Airplanes'' ((RIN2120-AA64)(2001-0179)) received on April 23, 
     2001; to the Committee on Commerce, Science, and 
     Transportation.
       EC-1528. 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: Eurocopter France 
     Model AS 350B, BA, B1, B2, and D; and AS 355E, F, F1, F2, and 
     N Helicopters'' ((RIN2120-AA64)(2001-0180)) received on April 
     23, 2001; to the Committee on Commerce, Science, and 
     Transportation.
       EC-1529. 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 (24)'' ((RIN2120-AA65)(2001-0024)) 
     received on April 23, 2001; to the Committee on Commerce, 
     Science, and Transportation.
       EC-1530. 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 (41)'' ((RIN2120-AA65)(2001-0022)) 
     received on April 23, 2001; to the Committee on Commerce, 
     Science, and Transportation.
       EC-1531. 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'' ((RIN2120-AA64)(2001-
     0184)) received on April 23, 2001; to the Committee on 
     Commerce, Science, and Transportation.
       EC-1532. 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 (86)'' ((RIN2120-AA65)(2001-0021)) 
     received on April 23, 2001; to the Committee on Commerce, 
     Science, and Transportation.
       EC-1533. 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:

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     Airbus Model A330-301, 321, 322 Series Airplanes and Model 
     A340 Series Airplanes'' ((RIN2120-AA64)(2001-0183)) received 
     on April 23, 2001; to the Committee on Commerce, Science, and 
     Transportation.

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