[Congressional Record (Bound Edition), Volume 149 (2003), Part 13]
[House]
[Pages 18191-18193]
[From the U.S. Government Publishing Office, www.gpo.gov]




                     EXECUTIVE COMMUNICATIONS, ETC.

  Under clause 8 of rule XII, executive communications were taken from 
the Speaker's table and referred as follows:
       3180. A letter from the Comptroller, Department of Defense, 
     transmitting a report of a violation of the Antideficiency 
     Act by the Department of the Navy, Case Number 01-08, 
     pursuant to 31 U.S.C. 1517(b); to the Committee on 
     Appropriations.

       3181. A letter from the Comptroller, Department of Defense, 
     transmitting a report of a violation of the Antideficiency 
     Act by the Department of the Navy, Case Number

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     99-09C, pursuant to 31 U.S.C. 1517(b); to the Committee on 
     Appropriations.
       3182. A letter from the Director, Defense Procurement and 
     Acquisition Policy, Department of Defense, transmitting the 
     Department's final rule -- Defense Federal Acquistion 
     Regulation Supplement; Payment Bonds on Cost-Reimbursement 
     Contracts [DFARS Case 2002-D030] received June 30, 2003, 
     pursuant to 5 U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A); to the Committee on Armed 
     Services.
       3183. A letter from the Register Liaison Officer, 
     Department of Defense, transmitting the Department's final 
     rule -- TRICARE; Civilian Health and Medical Program of the 
     Uniformed Services (CHAMPUS); Special Supplemental Food 
     Program for Women, Infants, and Children Overseas (RIN: 0720-
     AA75) received July 14, 2003, pursuant to 5 U.S.C. 
     801(a)(1)(A); to the Committee on Armed Services.
       3184. A letter from the Regulations Coordinator, FDA, 
     Department of Health and Human Services, transmitting the 
     Department's final rule -- Food Labeling: Trans Fatty Acids 
     in Nutrition Labeling, Nutrient Content Claims, and Health 
     Claims [Docket No. 94P-0036] (RIN: 0910-AB66) received July 
     14, 2003, pursuant to 5 U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A); to the Committee 
     on Energy and Commerce.
       3185. A letter from the Director, Regulations Policy and 
     Management Staff, Department of Health and Human Services, 
     transmitting the Department's final rule -- Antidiarrheal 
     Drug Products for Over-the-Counter Human Use; Final 
     Monograph; Correction [Docket No. 78N-036D] (RIN: 0910-AA01) 
     received July 14, 2003, pursuant to 5 U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A); to 
     the Committee on Energy and Commerce.
       3186. A letter from the Attorney Advisor, Department of 
     Transportation, transmitting the Department's final rule -- 
     Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standards; Tires [Docket No. 
     NHTSA-03-15400] (RIN: 2127-AI54) received June 30, 2003, 
     pursuant to 5 U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A); to the Committee on Energy 
     and Commerce.
       3187. A letter from the Attorney Advisor, Department of 
     Transportation, transmitting the Department's final rule -- 
     Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standards; Child Restraint 
     Systems, Child Restraint Anchorage Systems [Docket No. NHTSA-
     03-15438] (RIN: 2127-AH99) received June 30, 2003, pursuant 
     to 5 U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A); to the Committee on Energy and 
     Commerce.
       3188. A letter from the Principal Deputy Associate 
     Administrator, Environmental Protection Agency, transmitting 
     the Agency's final rule -- Virginia: Final Authorization of 
     State Hazardous Waste Management Program Revision [FRL-7516-
     4] received July 7, 2003, pursuant to 5 U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A); 
     to the Committee on Energy and Commerce.
       3189. A letter from the Legal Advisor, Media Bureau, 
     Federal Communications Commission, transmitting the 
     Commission's final rule -- 2002 Biennial Regulatory Review -- 
     Review of the Commission's Broadcast Ownership Rules and 
     Other Rules Adopted Pursuant to Section 202 of the 
     Telecommunications Act of 1996 [MB Docket 02-277]; Cross-
     Ownership of Broadcast Stations and Newspapers [MM Docket No. 
     01-235]; Rules and Policies Concerning Multiple Ownership of 
     Radio Broadcast Stations in Local Markets [MM Docket No.01-
     317]; Definition of Radio Markets [MM Docket 00-244]; 
     Definition of Radio Markets for Areas Not Located in an 
     Arbitron Survey Area [MB Docket 03-130] Received July 15, 
     2003, pursuant to 5 U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A); to the Committee on 
     Energy and Commerce.
       3190. A letter from the Director, International 
     Cooperation, Department of Defense, transmitting a copy of 
     Transmittal No. 12-03 which informs of an intent to sign a 
     Project Agreement between the United States, Australia, 
     Italy, and the United Kingdom concerning C-130J Co-operative 
     Systems and Software Upgrade Requirements Management 
     (COSSURM), pursuant to 22 U.S.C. 2767(f); to the Committee on 
     International Relations.
       3191. A letter from the Assistant Secretary for Legislative 
     Affairs, Department of State, transmitting certification of a 
     proposed request for the sale of defense articles or defense 
     services sold commercially to Saudia Arabia, Norway and 
     France (Transmittal No. DDTC 016-03), pursuant to 22 U.S.C. 
     2776(c); to the Committee on International Relations.
       3192. A letter from the Assistant Secretary for Legislative 
     Affairs, Department of State, transmitting certification of a 
     proposed license for the export of defense articles that are 
     firearms controlled under category I of the United States 
     Munitions List sold commercially under a contract to Norway 
     (Transmittal No. DDTC 055-03), pursuant to 22 U.S.C. 2776(c); 
     to the Committee on International Relations.
       3193. A letter from the Assistant Secretary for Legislative 
     Affairs, Department of State, transmitting certification of a 
     proposed license for the export of defense articles or 
     defense services sold commercially under a contract to Japan 
     (Transmittal No. DDTC 047-03), pursuant to 22 U.S.C. 2776(c); 
     to the Committee on International Relations.
       3194. A letter from the Assistant Secretary for Legislative 
     Affairs, Department of State, transmitting certification of a 
     proposed license for the export of defense articles that are 
     firearms controlled under category I of the United States 
     Munitions List sold commercially under a contract to Israel 
     (Transmittal No. DDTC 046-03), pursuant to 22 U.S.C. 2776(c); 
     to the Committee on International Relations.
       3195. A letter from the Assistant Secretary for Legislative 
     Affairs, Department of State, transmitting certification of a 
     proposed license for the export of defense articles that are 
     firearms controlled under category I of the United States 
     Munitions List sold commercially under a contract to Israel 
     (Transmittal No. DDTC 046-03), pursuant to 22 U.S.C. 2776(c); 
     to the Committee on International Relations.
       3196. A letter from the Assistant Secretary for Legislative 
     Affairs, Department of State, transmitting certification of a 
     proposed license for the export of major defense equipment 
     and defense articles to Denmark (Transmittal No. DDTC 044-
     03), pursuant to 22 U.S.C. 2776(c); to the Committee on 
     International Relations.
       3197. A letter from the Assistant Secretary for Legislative 
     Affairs, Department of State, transmitting certification of a 
     proposed amendment to a license for the export of defense 
     services, technical data and defense articles abroad to the 
     United Kingdom (Transmittal No. DDTC 052-03), pursuant to 22 
     U.S.C. 2776(c); to the Committee on International Relations.
       3198. A letter from the Assistant Secretary for Legislative 
     Affairs, Department of State, transmitting certifiation of a 
     proposed technical assistance agreement for the export of 
     defense articles or defense services sold commercially to the 
     United Kingdom (Transmittal No. DDTC 049-03), pursuant to 22 
     U.S.C. 2776(c); to the Committee on International Relations.
       3199. A letter from the Chief Counsel, Foreign Assets 
     Control, Department of the Treasury, transmitting the 
     Department's final rule -- 31 CFR chapter V -- received June 
     23, 2003, pursuant to 5 U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A); to the Committee 
     on International Relations.
       3200. A letter from the Chairman, Council of the District 
     of Columbia, transmitting a copy of D.C. ACT 15-107, 
     ``Additional Use of the Reserve Funds Omnibus Temporary Act 
     of 2003,'' pursuant to D.C. Code section 1--233(c)(1); to the 
     Committee on Government Reform.
       3201. A letter from the Assistant Director, Executive and 
     Political Personnel, Department of Defense, transmitting a 
     report pursuant to the Federal Vacancies Reform Act of 1998; 
     to the Committee on Government Reform.
       3202. A letter from the Deputy Assistant Administrator for 
     Operations, NMFS, National Oceanic and Atmospheric 
     Administration, transmitting the Administration's final rule 
     -- Magnuson-Stevens Fishery Conservation and Management Act 
     Provisions; Fisheries of the Northeastern United States; 
     Northeast (NE) Multispecies Fishery [Docket No. 030409081-
     3154-02; I.D. 032103B] (RIN: 0648-AQ72) received July 14, 
     2003, pursuant to 5 U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A); to the Committee on 
     Resources.
       3203. A letter from the Acting Director, Office of 
     Sustainable Fisheries, NMFS, National Oceanic and Atmospheric 
     Administration, transmitting the Administration's final rule 
     -- Pacific Halibut Fisheries; Washington Sport Fisheries 
     [Docket No. 030124019-3040-02; I.D. 061903C] (RIN: 0648-
     AQ67)received July 14, 2003, pursuant to 5 U.S.C. 
     801(a)(1)(A); to the Committee on Resources.
       3204. A letter from the Chief, Regulations and 
     Administrative Law, USCG, Department of Homeland Security, 
     transmitting the Department's final rule -- Regulated 
     Navigation Area and Safety Zone; Huntington Cleveland 
     Harborfest and Parade of Sail, Cleveland, OH July 9-14, 2003 
     [CGD09-03-206] (RIN: 1625-AA00, 1625-AA11) received July 14, 
     2003, pursuant to 5 U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A); to the Committee on 
     Transportation and Infrastructure.
       3205. A letter from the Chief, Regulations and 
     Administrative Law, USCG, Department of Homeland Security, 
     transmitting the Department's final rule -- Safety Zone; 
     Mission Creek Waterway, China Basin, San Francisco Bay, 
     California [COTP San Francisco Bay 03-004] (RIN: 1625-AA00) 
     received July 14, 2003, pursuant to 5 U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A); to 
     the Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure.
       3206. A letter from the Chief, Regulations and 
     Administrative Law, USCG, Department of Homeland Security, 
     transmitting the Department's final rule -- Security Zone; 
     Military Ocean Terminal Sunny Point, Cape Fear River, 
     Brunswick County, NC [CGD05-03-074] (RIN: 1625-AA00) received 
     July 14, 2003, pursuant to 5 U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A); to the 
     Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure.
       3207. A letter from the Chief, Regulations and 
     Administrative Law, USCG, Department of Homeland Security, 
     transmitting the Department's final rule -- Security Zone; 
     Bogue Sound, Morehead City, NC [CGD05-03-072] (RIN: 1625-
     AA00) received July 14, 2003, pursuant to 5 U.S.C. 
     801(a)(1)(A); to the Committee on Transportation and 
     Infrastructure.
       3208. A letter from the Chief, Regulations and 
     Administrative Law, USCG, Department of Homeland Security, 
     transmitting the Department's final rule -- Security Zone: 
     Protection of High Capacity Passenger Vessels

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     in Prince William Sound, Alaska [COTP-PWS-03-003] (RIN: 1625-
     AA00) received July 14, 2003, pursuant to 5 U.S.C. 
     801(a)(1)(A); to the Committee on Transportation and 
     Infrastructure.
       3209. A letter from the Chief, Regulations and 
     Administrative Law, USCG, Department of Homeland Security, 
     transmitting the Department's final rule -- Safety Zone: 
     Swimming Across San Juan Harbor, San Juan, Puerto Rico [COTP 
     SAN JUAN-03-104] (RIN: 1625-AA00) received July 14, 2003, 
     pursuant to 5 U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A); to the Committee on 
     Transportation and Infrastructure.
       3210. A letter from the Chief, Regulations and 
     Administrative Law, USCG, Department of Homeland Security, 
     transmitting the Department's final rule -- Security Zone; 
     St. Croix, United States Virgin Islands [COTP San Juan-03-
     113] (RIN: 1625-AA00) received July 14, 2003, pursuant to 5 
     U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A); to the Committee on Transportation and 
     Infrastructure.
       3211. A letter from the Chief, Regulations and 
     Administrative Law, USCG, Department of Homeland Security, 
     transmitting the Department's final rule -- Safety Zone; Lake 
     Michigan, Chicago, IL [CGD09-03-222] (RIN: 1625-AA00) 
     received July 14, 2003, pursuant to 5 U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A); to 
     the Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure.
       3212. A letter from the Chief, Regulations and 
     Administrative Law, USCG, Department of Homeland Security, 
     transmitting the Department's final rule -- Safety Zone; Gary 
     Air and Water Show, Lake Michigan, Gary IN [CGD09-03-235] 
     (RIN: 1625-AA00) received July 14, 2003, pursuant to 5 U.S.C. 
     801(a)(1)(A); to the Committee on Transportation and 
     Infrastructure.
       3213. A letter from the Chief, Regulations and 
     Administrative Law, USCG, Department of Homeland Security, 
     transmitting the Department's final rule -- Drawbridge 
     Operation Regulations; Brooks Memorial (S.E. 17th Street) 
     Bridge, Atlantic Intracoastal Waterway mile 1065.9, Fort 
     Lauderdale, Florida [CGD07-03-076] (RIN: 1625-AA09) received 
     July 14, 2003, pursuant to 5 U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A); to the 
     Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure.
       3214. A letter from the Chief, Regulations and 
     Administrative Law, USCG, Department of Homeland Security, 
     transmitting the Department's final rule -- Toledo Tall Ships 
     Parade, July 16, 2003, Port of Toledo, OH [CGD09-03-208] 
     (RIN: 1625-AA08, 1625-AA09, 1625-AA00) received July 14, 
     2003, pursuant to 5 U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A); to the Committee on 
     Transportation and Infrastructure.
       3215. A letter from the Chief, Regulations and 
     Administrative Law, USCG, Department of Homeland Security, 
     transmitting the Department's final rule -- Bay City Tall 
     Ship Celebration, Saginaw River, August 14-18, 2003 [CGD09-
     03-204] (RIN: 1625-AA09, 1625-AA00) received July 14, 2003, 
     pursuant to 5 U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A); to the Committee on 
     Transportation and Infrastructure.
       3216. A letter from the Chief, Regulations and 
     Administrative Law, USCG, Department of Homeland Security, 
     transmitting the Department's final rule -- Safety Zone; 
     Sacramento River, Sacramento, CA [COTP San Francisco Bay 03-
     019] (RIN: 1625-AA00) received July 14, 2003, pursuant to 5 
     U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A); to the Committee on Transportation and 
     Infrastructure.
       3217. A letter from the Chief, Regulations and 
     Administrative Law, USCG, Department of Homeland Security, 
     transmitting the Department's final rule -- Security Zone; 
     Cape Fear River, Eagle Island, North Carolina State Port 
     Authority Terminal, Wilmington, NC [CGD05-03-073] (RIN: 1625-
     AA00) received July 14, 2003, pursuant to 5 U.S.C. 
     801(a)(1)(A); to the Committee on Transportation and 
     Infrastructure.
       3218. A letter from the Chief, Regulations and 
     Administrative Law, USCG, Department of Homeland Security, 
     transmitting the Department's final rule -- Safety Zone; Red 
     Bull Wings Over Cleveland, Cleveland, OH [CGD09-03-232] (RIN: 
     1625-AA00) received July 14, 2003, pursuant to 5 U.S.C. 
     801(a)(1)(A); to the Committee on Transportation and 
     Infrastructure.
       3219. A letter from the Chief, Regulations and 
     Administrative Law, USCG, Department of Homeland Security, 
     transmitting the Department's final rule -- Handling of Class 
     1 (Explosive) Materials or Other Dangerous Cargoes within or 
     Contiguous to Waterfront Facilities [USCG-1998-4302] (RIN: 
     1625-AA07 (Formerly RIN: 2115-AE22)) received July 14, 2003, 
     pursuant to 5 U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A); to the Committee on 
     Transportation and Infrastructure.
       3220. A letter from the Deputy General Counsel, Department 
     of Veterans Affairs, transmitting the Department's final rule 
     -- Recognition of Organizations and Accreditation of 
     Representatives, Attorneys, and Agents (RIN: 2900-AI93) 
     received July 7, 2003, pursuant to 5 U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A); to 
     the Committee on Veterans' Affairs.
       3221. A letter from the Chief, Regulations Unit, Internal 
     Revenue Service, transmitting the Service's final rule -- 
     Elimination of User Fees for Certain Determination Letter 
     Requests Pursuant to Section 620 of the Economic Growth and 
     Tax Relief Reconciliation Act of 2001 (Notice 2003-49) 
     received July 14, 2003, pursuant to 5 U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A); to 
     the Committee on Ways and Means.
       3222. A letter from the Chief, Regulations Unit, Internal 
     Revenue Service, transmitting the Service's final rule -- 
     Changes in Annual Accounting Period (Announcement 2003-49) 
     received July 14, 2003, pursuant to 5 U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A); to 
     the Committee on Ways and Means.
       3223. A letter from the Chief, Regulations Unit, Internal 
     Revenue Service, transmitting the Service's final rule -- 
     Treatment of Community Income for Certain Individuals not 
     Filing Joint Returns [TD 9074] (RIN: 1545-AY83) received July 
     14, 2003, pursuant to 5 U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A); to the Committee 
     on Ways and Means.
       3224. A letter from the Chief, Regulations Unit, Internal 
     Revenue Service, transmitting the Service's final rule -- 
     Certain Exchanges of Insurance Policies (Notice 2003-51) 
     received July 14, 2003, pursuant to 5 U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A); to 
     the Committee on Ways and Means.
       3225. A letter from the Chief, Regulations Unit, Internal 
     Revenue Service, transmitting the Service's final rule -- 
     Effect of Section 338(h)(10) Elections in Certain Multi-step 
     Transactions [REG-143679-02] (RIN: 1545-BB68) received July 
     14, 2003, pursuant to 5 U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A); to the Committee 
     on Ways and Means.
       3226. A letter from the Chief, Regulations Unit, Internal 
     Revenue Service, transmitting the Service's final rule -- 
     Disclosure of Return Information by Certain Officers and 
     Employees for Investigative Purposes [TD 9073] (RIN: 1545-
     BB17) received July 14, 2003, pursuant to 5 U.S.C. 
     801(a)(1)(A); to the Committee on Ways and Means.
       3227. A letter from the Chief, Regulations Unit, Internal 
     Revenue Service, transmitting the Service's final rule -- Tax 
     on Reversion Of Qualified Plan Assets to Employer (Rev. Rul. 
     2003-85) received July 14, 2003, pursuant to 5 U.S.C. 
     801(a)(1)(A); to the Committee on Ways and Means.
       3228. A letter from the Chief, Regulations Unit, Internal 
     Revenue Service, transmitting the Service's final rule -- 
     Catch-Up Contributions for Individuals Age 50 or Older [TD 
     9072] (RIN: 1545-BA24) received July 14, 2003, pursuant to 5 
     U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A); to the Committee on Ways and Means.
       3229. A letter from the Chief, Regulations Unit, Internal 
     Revenue Service, transmitting the Service's final rule -- 
     Authority to charge fees for furnishing copies of exempt 
     organizations' material open to public inspection under IRC 
     Section 6104 [TD 9070] (RIN: 1545-BB22) received July 14, 
     2003, pursuant to 5 U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A); to the Committee on 
     Ways and Means.
       3230. A letter from the Chief, Regulations Unit, Internal 
     Revenue Service, transmitting the Service's final rule -- 
     Changes in Accounting Periods and Methods of Accounting (Rev. 
     Proc. 2003-62) received July 14, 2003, pursuant to 5 U.S.C. 
     801(a)(1)(A); to the Committee on Ways and Means.
       3231. A letter from the Chief, Regulations Unit, Internal 
     Revenue Service, transmitting the Service's final rule -- 
     Definition of Guaranteed Annuity and Lead Unitrust Interests 
     [TD 9068] (RIN: 1545-A031) received July 14, 2003, pursuant 
     to 5 U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A); to the Committee on Ways and Means.
       3232. A letter from the Chief, Regulations Unit, Internal 
     Revenue Service, transmitting the Service's final rule -- 
     Rents from Real Property (Rev. Rul. 2003-86) received July 
     14, 2003, pursuant to 5 U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A); to the Committee 
     on Ways and Means.

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