[Congressional Record (Bound Edition), Volume 149 (2003), Part 13]
[Senate]
[Pages 17283-17285]
[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, and were referred as 
indicated:

       EC-3028. A communication from The Secretary of Veterans 
     Affairs, transmitting, a draft of proposed legislation 
     entitled ``Prisoners of War Benefit Amendments of 2003''; to 
     the Committee on Veterans' Affairs.
       EC-3029. A communication from the Secretary of State, 
     transmitting, a draft of proposed legislation entitled 
     ``Compact of Free Association Amendments Act of 2003''; to 
     the Committee on Energy and Natural Resources.
       EC-3030. A communication from the Secretary of the 
     Interior, transmitting, pursuant to law, the 2002 Annual 
     Report for the Department of the Interior's Office of Surface 
     Mining; to the Committee on Energy and Natural Resources.
       EC-3031. A communication from the Director, Office of 
     Surface Mining, Department of the Interior, transmitting, 
     pursuant to law, the report of a rule entitled ``North Dakota 
     Regulatory Program'' (ND-046-FOR) received on July 7, 2003; 
     to the Committee on Energy and Natural Resources.
       EC-3032. A communication from the Director, Office of 
     Surface Mining, Department of the Interior, transmitting, 
     pursuant to law, the report of a rule entitled ``Texas 
     Regulatory Program'' (TX-043-FOR) received on July 7, 2003; 
     to the Committee on Energy and Natural Resources.
       EC-3033. A communication from the Director, Office of 
     Surface Mining, Department of the Interior, transmitting, 
     pursuant to law, the report of a rule entitled ``Illinois 
     Regulatory Program'' (IL-099-FOR) received on July 7, 2003; 
     to the Committee on Energy and Natural Resources.
       EC-3034. A communication from the Director, Office of 
     Surface Mining, Department of the Interior, transmitting, 
     pursuant to law, the report of a rule entitled ``Pennsylvania 
     Regulatory Program'' (PA-128-FOR) received on July 7, 2003; 
     to the Committee on Energy and Natural Resources.
       EC-3035. A communication from the Director, Office of 
     Surface Mining, Department of the Interior, transmitting, 
     pursuant to law, the report of a rule entitled ``West 
     Virginia Regulatory Program'' (WV-098-FOR) received on July 
     7, 2003; to the Committee on Energy and Natural Resources.
       EC-3036. A communication from the Under Secretary of 
     Defense, transmitting, pursuant to law, the report of a 
     violation of the Antideficiency Act, case number 02-05; to 
     the Committee on Appropriations.
       EC-3037. A communication from the Assistant Secretary, 
     Legislative Affairs, Department of State, transmitting, 
     pursuant to law, Presidential Determination Number 2003-27, 
     relative to waiving prohibition on United States Military 
     Assistance to the Rome Statute Establishing the International 
     Criminal Court; to the Committee on Foreign Relations.
       EC-3038. A communication from the Assistant Secretary, 
     Legislative Affairs, Department of State, transmitting, 
     pursuant to law, a report relative to a danger pay allowance 
     to US government civilians in Saudi Arabia; to the Committee 
     on Foreign Relations.
       EC-3039. A communication from the President of the United 
     States, transmitting, pursuant to law, an annual report on 
     peacekeeping operations and costs of maintaining 
     international stability; to the Committee on Foreign 
     Relations.
       EC-3040. A communication from the Assistant Legal Adviser 
     for Treaty Affairs, Department of State, transmitting, 
     pursuant to law, the report of texts and background 
     statements, other than treaties; to the Committee on Foreign 
     Relations.
       EC-3041. A communication from the General Counsel, 
     Executive Office of the President, Office of Management and 
     Budget, transmitting, pursuant to law, a report relative to 
     the vacancy, the designation of acting officer, and 
     nomination for the position of Director of Office of 
     Management and Budget, received July 7, 2003; to the 
     Committee on Governmental Affairs.
       EC-3042. A communication from the General Counsel, 
     Executive Office of the President, Office of Management and 
     Budget, transmitting, pursuant to law, the report of a 
     vacancy and nomination confirmed for the position of Deputy 
     Director of Management; to the Committee on Governmental 
     Affairs.
       EC-3043. A communication from the Acting Chairman, National 
     Endowment for the Arts, transmitting, pursuant to law, a 
     report of the Office of Inspector General for the period 
     October 1, 2001 through March 31, 2002; to the Committee on 
     Governmental Affairs.
       EC-3044. A communication from the Under Secretary, 
     Emergency Preparedness and Response, Federal Emergency 
     Management Agency, transmitting, pursuant to law, the report 
     of the Office of Inspector General for the period October 1, 
     2002 through February 28, 2003; to the Committee on 
     Governmental Affairs.
       EC-3045. A communication from the Chairman of the Board, 
     Pension Benefit Guaranty Corporation, Secretary of Labor, 
     transmitting, pursuant to law, the report of the Office of 
     Inspector General for the period October 1, 2002 through 
     March 31, 2003; to the Committee on Governmental Affairs.
       EC-3046. A communication from the Administrator, National 
     Aeronautics and Space Administration, Office of the 
     Administrator, transmitting, pursuant to law, the report of 
     the Office of Inspector General for the period October 1, 
     2002 through March 31, 2003; to the Committee on Governmental 
     Affairs.
       EC-3047. A communication from the Chairman of the Council 
     of the District of Columbia, transmitting, pursuant to law, a 
     report on D.C. Act 15-99, ``Honoraria Temporary Amendment Act 
     of 2003''; to the Committee on Governmental Affairs.
       EC-3048. A communication from the Chairman of the Council 
     of the District of Columbia, transmitting, pursuant to law, a 
     report on D.C. Act 15-100, ``Lead-Based Paint Abatement and 
     Control Temporary Amendment Act of 2003''; to the Committee 
     on Governmental Affairs.
       EC-3049. A communication from the Chairman of the Council 
     of the District of Columbia, transmitting, pursuant to law, a 
     report of D.C. Act 15-106, ``Fiscal Year 2004 Budget Support 
     Act of 2003''; to the Committee on Governmental Affairs.
       EC-3050. A communication from the Chairman of the Council 
     of the District of Columbia, transmitting, pursuant to law, a 
     report on D.C. Act 15-101, ``Dedication and Designation of 
     Commodore, Joshua Barney Drive, N.E., Fort Lincoln Drive, 
     N.E., and Lincoln Drive North, N.E., Act of 2003''; to the 
     Committee on Governmental Affairs.
       EC-3051. A communication from the Chairman of the Postal 
     Rate Commission, transmitting, pursuant to law, a report of 
     the corrected version of the Postal Rate's Commission's 
     Report to the Congress on FY 2002 International Mail Volumes, 
     Costs, and Revenues; to the Committee on Governmental 
     Affairs.
       EC-3052. A communication from the Secretary of Education, 
     transmitting, pursuant to law, the report of the Office of 
     Inspector General for the period October 1, 2002 through 
     March 31, 2003; to the Committee on Governmental Affairs.
       EC-3053. A communication from the Auditor of the District 
     of Columbia, transmitting, pursuant to law, a report entitled 
     ``Audit of Advisory Neighborhood Commission 7E for Fiscal 
     Years 2000 Through 2003 as of March 31, 2003''; to the 
     Committee on Governmental Affairs.
       EC-3054. A communication from the Auditor of the District 
     of Columbia, transmitting, pursuant to law, a report entitled 
     ``Auditor's Review of the University of the District of 
     Columbia's Land-Grant Endowment Fund''; to the Committee on 
     Governmental Affairs.

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       EC-3055. A communication from the Chairman of the Postal 
     Rate Commission, transmitting, pursuant to law, a report 
     containing copies of the Postal Rate Commission's Report to 
     the Congress on FY 2002 International Mail Volumes, Costs, 
     and Revenues; to the Committee on Governmental Affairs.
       EC-3056. A communication from the Director, OSHA 
     Directorate of Standards and Guidance, Department of Labor, 
     transmitting, pursuant to law, the report of a rule entitled 
     ``Occupational Injury and Illness Recording Requirements -- 
     Deletion of MSD Column Requirements'' (RIN1218-AC06) received 
     on July 7, 2003; to the Committee on Health, Education, 
     Labor, and Pensions.
       EC-3057. A communication from the Regulations Coordinator, 
     Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services, Department of 
     Health and Human Services, transmitting, pursuant to law, the 
     report of a rule entitled ``Amendment to the Interim Final 
     Regulation'' (RIN0938-AL42) received on July 7, 2003; to the 
     Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions.
       EC-3058. A communication from the Rules Administrator, 
     Office of General Counsel, Federal Bureau of Prisons, 
     transmitting, pursuant to law, the report of a rule entitled 
     ``Clarifying of Release Gratuities--Release Transportation 
     Regulations to More Closely Conform to Statutory Provisions'' 
     (RIN1120-AB21, 68 FR 34301) received on July 7, 2003; to the 
     Committee on the Judiciary.
       EC-3059. A communication from the Rules Administrator, 
     Office of General Counsel, Federal Bureau of Prisons, 
     transmitting, pursuant to law, the report of a rule entitled 
     ``Release Gratuities, Transportation, and Clothing: Aliens'' 
     (RIN1120-AA93, 68FR34299), received on July 7, 2003; to the 
     Committee on the Judiciary.
       EC-3060. A communication from the White House Liaison, 
     transmitting, pursuant to law, the report of a nomination 
     confirmed for the position of Assistant Attorney General, 
     Department of Justice, received on July 7, 2003; to the 
     Committee on the Judiciary.
       EC-3061. A communication from the White House Liaison, 
     transmitting, pursuant to law, the report of a vacancy and 
     designation of acting officer for the position of Assistant 
     Attorney General, Department of Justice, received on July 7, 
     2003; to the Committee on the Judiciary.
       EC-3062. A communication from the White House Liaison, 
     transmitting, pursuant to law, the report of a vacancy in the 
     position of Administrator, Drug Enforcement Administration, 
     received on July 7, 2003; to the Committee on the Judiciary.
       EC-3063. A communication from the White House Liaison, 
     transmitting, pursuant to law, the report of a nomination for 
     the position of Director, Office on Violence Against Women, 
     received on July 7, 2003; to the Committee on the Judiciary.
       EC-3064. A communication from the White House Liaison, 
     transmitting, pursuant to law, the report of the designation 
     of acting officer, nomination, and discontinuation of service 
     in acting role for the position of Administrator, Drug 
     Enforcement Administration, received on July 7, 2003; to the 
     Committee on the Judiciary.
       EC-3065. A communication from the White House Liaison, 
     transmitting, pursuant to law, the report of a vacancy, 
     designation of acting officer, and nomination for the 
     position of Assistant Attorney General, Department of 
     Justice, received on July 7, 2003; to the Committee on the 
     Judiciary.
       EC-3066. A communication from the White House Liaison, 
     transmitting, pursuant to law, the report of a nomination 
     confirmed for the position of Assistant Attorney General, 
     Department of Justice, received on July 7, 2003; to the 
     Committee on the Judiciary.
       EC-3067. A communication from the White House Liaison, 
     transmitting, pursuant to law, the report of a nomination for 
     the position of Associate Attorney General, Department of 
     Justice, received on July 7, 2003; to the Committee on the 
     Judiciary.
       EC-3068. A communication from the White House Liaison, 
     transmitting, pursuant to law, the report of a nomination 
     confirmed for the position of Assistant Attorney General, 
     Department of Justice, received on July 7, 2003; to the 
     Committee on the Judiciary.
       EC-3069. A communication from the Director, Regulations 
     Policy and Management Staff, Food and Drug Administration, 
     transmitting, pursuant to law, the report of a rule entitled 
     ``Medical Devices; Designation of Special Control for Eight 
     Surgical Suture'' (Docket No. 02N-0228) received July 7, 
     2003; to the Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and 
     Pensions.
       EC-3070. A communication from the Director, Regulations 
     Policy and Management Staff, Food and Drug Administration, 
     transmitting, pursuant to law, the report of a rule entitled 
     ``Skin Protectant Drug Products for Over-the-Counter Use; 
     Final Monograph'' (RIN0910-AA01/ Docket No. 78N-0021) 
     received on July 7, 2003; to the Committee on Health, 
     Education, Labor, and Pensions.
       EC-3071. A communication from the Attorney-Advisor, 
     Department of Transportation, transmitting, pursuant to law, 
     the report of a vacancy and designation of acting officer for 
     the position of Assistant Secretary for Aviation and 
     International Affairs, received on June 26, 2003; to the 
     Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation.
       EC-3072. A communication from an Administrator, Risk 
     Management Agency, Federal Crop Insurance Corporation, 
     transmitting, pursuant to law, the report of a rule entitled 
     ``Common Crop Insurance Regulations; Small Grains Crop 
     Insurance Provisions and Wheat Crop Insurance Winter Coverage 
     Endorsement'' (RIN0564-AB63) received on July 7, 2003; to the 
     Committee on Agriculture, Nutrition, and Forestry.
       EC-3073. A communication from the Director, Regulatory 
     Review Group, Department of Agriculture, transmitting, 
     pursuant to law, the report of a rule entitled ``2002 
     Marketing Quotas and Price Support for Flue-Cured Tobacco'' 
     (RIN0560-AG60) received on July 7, 2003; to the Committee on 
     Agriculture, Nutrition, and Forestry.
       EC-3074. A communication from the Congressional Review 
     Coordinator, Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service, 
     Department of Agriculture, transmitting, pursuant to law, the 
     report of a rule entitled ``Salmonella Enteritidis Phage-Type 
     4; Remove Import Restrictions and Salmonella Enteritidis 
     Serotype Enteritidis; Remove Regulations'' (RIN0579-AB31) 
     received on June 25, 2003; to the Committee on Agriculture, 
     Nutrition, and Forestry.
       EC-3075. A communication from the Deputy Associate 
     Administrator, Environmental Protection Agency, transmitting, 
     pursuant to law, the report of a rule entitled ``Approval and 
     Promulgation of Air Quality Implementation Plans and Approval 
     Under Section 112(i) of the Clean Air Act; Virginia; State 
     Operating Permit Program'' (FRL#7519-2) received on June 25, 
     2003; to the Committee on Environment and Public Works.
       EC-3076. A communication from the Deputy Associate 
     Administrator, Environmental Protection Agency, transmitting, 
     pursuant to law, the report of a rule entitled ``Stay of 
     Authority Under 40 CFR 50.9 (b) Related to Applicability of 
     1-Hor Ozone Standard'' (FRL#7519-3) received on June 25, 
     2003; to the Committee on Environment and Public Works.
       EC-3077. A communication from the Deputy Associate 
     Administrator, Environmental Protection Agency, transmitting, 
     pursuant to law, the report of a rule entitled ``State and 
     Federal Operating Permits Programs: Amendments to Compliance 
     Certification Requirements'' (FRL#7519-5) received on June 
     25, 2003; to the Committee on Environment and Public Works.
       EC-3078. A communication from the Deputy Associate 
     Administrator, Environmental Protection Agency, transmitting, 
     pursuant to law, the report of a rule entitled ``Approval and 
     Promulgation of Implementation Plans for Texas; Approval of 
     Selection 179B Demonstration of Attainment, Carbon Monoxide 
     Motor Vehicle Emissions Budget for Conformity, and 
     Contingency Measure for El Paso Carbon Monoxide Nonattainment 
     Area'' (FRL#7521-2) received on June 25, 2003; to the 
     Committee on Environment and Public Works.
       EC-3079. A communication from the Deputy Associate 
     Administrator, Environmental Protection Agency, transmitting, 
     pursuant to law, the report of a rule entitled ``Approval and 
     Promulgation of Air Quality Implementation Plas; Mechklenburg 
     County, North Carolina Update to Materials Incorporated by 
     Reference'' (FRL#7511-6) received on June 25, 2003; to the 
     Committee on Environment and Public Works.
       EC-3080. A communication from the Congressional Review 
     Coordinator, Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service, 
     Department of Agriculture, transmitting, pursuant to law, the 
     report of a rule entitled ``Irradiation of Sweetpotatoes from 
     Hawaii'' (APHIS Docket No. 03-062-1) received on June 25, 
     2003; to the Committee on Agriculture, Nutrition, and 
     Forestry.
       EC-3081. A communication from the Congressional Review 
     Coordinator, Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service, 
     Department of Agriculture, transmitting, pursuant to law, the 
     report of a rule entitled ``Importation of Fruits and 
     Vegetables'' (doc. no. 02-026-4) received on June 25, 2004; 
     to the Committee on Agriculture, Nutrition, and Forestry.
       EC-3082. A communication from the Deputy Associate 
     Administrator, Environmental Protection Agency, transmitting, 
     pursuant to law, the report of a rule entitled ``Bacillus 
     thuringiensis Cry34AB1 and Cry35b1 Proteins and the Genetic 
     Material Necessary for their Production in Corn; Temporary 
     Exemption from the Requirement of a Tolerance'' (FRL# 7310-1) 
     received on July 7, 2003; to the Committee on Agriculture, 
     Nutrition, and Forestry.
       EC-3083. A communication from the Deputy Associate 
     Administrator, Environmental Protection Agency, transmitting, 
     pursuant to law, the report of a rule entitled ``Diallyl 
     Sulfides; Exemption from the Requirement of a Tolerance'' 
     (FRL#7303-6) received on July 7, 2003; to the Committee on 
     Agriculture, Nutrition, and Forestry.
       EC-3084. A communication from the Deputy Associate 
     Administrator, Environmental Protection Agency, transmitting, 
     pursuant to law, the report of a rule entitled ``Famoxadone; 
     Pesticide Tolerance'' (FRL#7310-9) received on July 7, 2003; 
     to the Committee on Agriculture, Nutrition, and Forestry.

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       EC-3085. A communication from the Deputy Associate 
     Administrator, Environmental Protection Agency, transmitting, 
     pursuant to law, the report of a rule entitled ``Glyphosate; 
     Pesticide Tolerance; Technical Correction'' (FRL#7316-5) 
     received on July 7, 2003; to the Committee on Agriculture, 
     Nutrition, and Forestry.
       EC-3086. A communication from the Deputy Associate 
     Administrator, Environmental Protection Agency, transmitting, 
     pursuant to law, the report of a rule entitled ``Fludioxnil; 
     Pesticide Tolerance'' (FRL#7313-7) received on July 7, 2003; 
     to the Committee on Agriculture, Nutrition, and Forestry.
       EC-3087. A communication from the Deputy Associate 
     Administrator, Environmental Protection Agency, transmitting, 
     pursuant to law, the report of a rule entitled ``Pesticide 
     Tolerance Nomenclature Changes; Technical Amendment'' 
     (FRL#7308-9) received on July 7, 2003; to the Committee on 
     Agriculture, Nutrition, and Forestry.
       EC-3088. A communication from the Deputy Associate 
     Administrator, Environmental Protection Agency, transmitting, 
     pursuant to law, the report of a rule entitled ``Pesticide 
     Tolerance Nomenclature Changes; Technical Amendment'' 
     (FRL#7316-9) received on July 7, 2003; to the Committee on 
     Agriculture, Nutrition, and Forestry.
       EC-3089. A communication from an Administrator, Food and 
     Nutrition Service, Department of Agriculture, transmitting, 
     pursuant to law, the report of a rule entitled ``Food Stamp 
     Program: Administrative Review Requirements -- Food 
     Retailers/Wholesalers'' (RIN0584-AD23) received on July 7, 
     2003; to the Committee on Agriculture, Nutrition, and 
     Forestry.

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