[Congressional Record (Bound Edition), Volume 149 (2003), Part 19]
[Senate]
[Pages 26719-26721]
[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-4948. A communication from the Senior Legal Advisor to 
     the Bureau Chief, 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, Sault Saint Marie, MI'' 
     (MB Doc. No. 02-83) received on October 30, 2003; to the 
     Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation.
       EC-4949. A communication from the Senior Legal Advisor to 
     the Bureau Chief, 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, Conway, SC'' (MB Doc. No. 
     03-110) received on October 30, 2003; to the Committee on 
     Commerce, Science, and Transportation.
       EC-4950. A communication from the Senior Legal Advisor to 
     the Bureau Chief, Media Bureau, Federal Communications 
     Commission, transmitting, pursuant to law, the report of a 
     rule entitled ``Amendment of Section 73.622(b) and 73.606(b), 
     Table of Allotments, DTV and TV Broadcast Stations, 
     Pittsburgh, PA'' (MM Doc. No. 01-276) received on October 30, 
     2003; to the Committee on Commerce, Science, and 
     Transportation.
       EC-4951. A communication from the Senior Legal Advisor to 
     the Bureau Chief, Media Bureau, Federal Communications 
     Commission, transmitting, pursuant to law, the report of a 
     rule entitled ``Amendment of Section 73.606(b) and 73.622(b), 
     Table of Allotments, DTV and TV Broadcast Stations, 
     Asheville, NC and Greenville, SC'' (MB Doc. No. 02-363) 
     received on October 30, 2003; to the Committee on Commerce, 
     Science, and Transportation.
       EC-4952. A communication from the Senior Legal Advisor to 
     the Bureau Chief, Media Bureau, Federal Communications 
     Commission, transmitting, pursuant to law, the report of a 
     rule entitled ``Amendment of Section 73.606(b), Table of 
     Allotments, FM Broadcast Stations (Farmington, Grass Valley, 
     Jackson, Lindon, Placerville, and Fair Oaks, CA, and Carson 
     City and Sun Valley, NV'' (MM Doc. No. 90-189) received on 
     October 30, 2003; to the Committee on Commerce, Science, and 
     Transportation.
       EC-4953. A communication from the Senior Legal Advisor to 
     the Bureau Chief, Media Bureau, Federal Communications 
     Commission, transmitting, pursuant to law, the report of a 
     rule entitled ``Amendment of Section 73.606(b), Table of 
     Allotments, FM

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     Broadcast Stations, Macon, Mississippi'' (MM Doc. No. 01-38) 
     received on October 30, 2003; to the Committee on Commerce, 
     Science, and Transportation.
       EC-4954. A communication from the Senior Legal Advisor to 
     the Bureau Chief, Media Bureau, Federal Communications 
     Commission, transmitting, pursuant to law, the report of a 
     rule entitled ``Amendment of Section 73.606(b), Table of 
     Allotments, FM Broadcast Stations (Wapanucka, OK, Comanche, 
     TX, Hollis, OK, Santa Anna, TX, Mooreland, OK, Junction, TX, 
     Alton, MO, Taos, NM, McCamey, Dickens, and Hamlin, TX'' (MM 
     Doc. No. 01-181, -190, -217, -220, -226, -228, -233, -282, -
     283, -284, -285) received on October 30, 2003; to the 
     Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation.
       EC-4955. A communication from the Senior Legal Advisor to 
     the Bureau Chief, Media Bureau, Federal Communications 
     Commission, transmitting, pursuant to law, the report of a 
     rule entitled ``Amendment of Section 73.606(b), Table of 
     Allotments, FM Broadcast Stations (Auburn, Northport, 
     Tuscaloosa, Camp Hill, Gardendale, Homewood, Birmingham, 
     Dadeville, Orrville, Goodwater, Pine Level, Jemison, and 
     Thomaston, AL'' (MM Doc. No. 01-104) received on October 30, 
     2003; to the Committee on Commerce, Science, and 
     Transportation.
       EC-4956. A communication from the Senior Legal Advisor to 
     the Bureau Chief, Media Bureau, Federal Communications 
     Commission, transmitting, pursuant to law, the report of a 
     rule entitled ``Amendment of Section 73.606(b), Table of 
     Allotments, FM Broadcast Stations (Depoe Bay, Garibaldi, 
     Cottage Grove, Veneta, and Toledo, Oregon)'' (MM Doc. No. 02-
     255) received on October 30, 2003; to the Committee on 
     Commerce, Science, and Transportation.
       EC-4957. A communication from the Senior Legal Advisor to 
     the Bureau Chief, Media Bureau, Federal Communications 
     Commission, transmitting, pursuant to law, the report of a 
     rule entitled ``Amendment of Section 73.606(b), Table of 
     Allotments, FM Broadcast Stations (Roundup, Montana)'' (MB 
     Doc. No. 02-127) received on October 30, 2003; to the 
     Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation.
       EC-4958. A communication from the Senior Legal Advisor to 
     the Bureau Chief, Media Bureau, Federal Communications 
     Commission, transmitting, pursuant to law, the report of a 
     rule entitled ``Amendment of Section 73.606(b), Table of 
     Allotments, FM Broadcast Stations (Sugar Hill and Taccoa, 
     GA)'' (MM Doc. No. 98-162) received on October 30, 2003; to 
     the Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation.
       EC-4959. A communication from the Senior Legal Advisor to 
     the Bureau Chief, Media Bureau, Federal Communications 
     Commission, transmitting, pursuant to law, the report of a 
     rule entitled ``Amendment of Section 73.606(b), Table of 
     Allotments, FM Broadcast Stations (Archer City, Texas)'' (MM 
     Doc. No. 03-116) received on October 30, 2003; to the 
     Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation.
       EC-4960. A communication from the Senior Legal Advisor to 
     the Bureau Chief, Media Bureau, Federal Communications 
     Commission, transmitting, pursuant to law, the report of a 
     rule entitled ``Amendment of Section 73.606(b), Table of 
     Allotments, FM Broadcast Stations (Othello and Basin City, 
     Washington)'' (MB Doc. No. 03-25) received on October 30, 
     2003; to the Committee on Commerce, Science, and 
     Transportation.
       EC-4961. A communication from the Senior Legal Advisor to 
     the Bureau Chief, Media Bureau, Federal Communications 
     Commission, transmitting, pursuant to law, the report of a 
     rule entitled ``Amendment of Section 73.606(b), Table of 
     Allotments, FM Broadcast Stations (Orange, Midlothian, and 
     South Hill, VA and Reidsville, NC)'' (MB Doc. No. 03-47) 
     received on October 30, 2003; to the Committee on Commerce, 
     Science, and Transportation.
       EC-4962. A communication from the Senior Legal Advisor to 
     the Bureau Chief, Media Bureau, Federal Communications 
     Commission, transmitting, pursuant to law, the report of a 
     rule entitled ``Amendment of Section 73.606(b), Table of 
     Allotments, FM Broadcast Stations (Glens Falls, Indian Lake, 
     Malta and Queensbury, New York)'' (MB Doc. No. 03-105) 
     received on October 30, 2003; to the Committee on Commerce, 
     Science, and Transportation.
       EC-4963. A communication from the Senior Legal Advisor to 
     the Bureau Chief, Media Bureau, Federal Communications 
     Commission, transmitting, pursuant to law, the report of a 
     rule entitled ``Amendment of Section 73.606(b), Table of 
     Allotments, FM Broadcast Stations (Magnolia, Arkansas, and 
     Oil City, Louisiana)'' (MB Doc. No. 02-199) received on 
     October 30, 2003; to the Committee on Commerce, Science, and 
     Transportation.
       EC-4964. A communication from the Senior Legal Advisor to 
     the Bureau Chief, Media Bureau, Federal Communications 
     Commission, transmitting, pursuant to law, the report of a 
     rule entitled ``Amendment of Section 73.606(b), Table of 
     Allotments, FM Broadcast Stations (Okmulgee and Glenpool, 
     OK)'' (MB Doc. No. 02-15) received on October 30, 2003; to 
     the Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation.
       EC-4965. A communication from the Senior Legal Advisor to 
     the Bureau Chief, Media Bureau, Federal Communications 
     Commission, transmitting, pursuant to law, the report of a 
     rule entitled ``Amendment of Section 73.606(b), Table of 
     Allotments, FM Broadcast Stations (Cadiz and Oak Grove, KY)'' 
     (MB Doc. No. 93-314) received on October 30, 2003; to the 
     Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation.
       EC-4966. A communication from the Senior Legal Advisor to 
     the Bureau Chief, Media Bureau, Federal Communications 
     Commission, transmitting, pursuant to law, the report of a 
     rule entitled ``Amendment of Section 73.606(b), Table of 
     Allotments, FM Broadcast Stations (Old Fort, Fletcher, and 
     Asheville, NC; Surgoinsville, TN and Augusta, GA)'' (MB Doc. 
     No. 01-175) received on October 30, 2003; to the Committee on 
     Commerce, Science, and Transportation.
       EC-4967. A communication from the Senior Legal Advisor to 
     the Bureau Chief, Media Bureau, Federal Communications 
     Commission, transmitting, pursuant to law, the report of a 
     rule entitled ``Amendment of Section 73.606(b), Table of 
     Allotments, FM Broadcast Stations (Washington and 
     Watkinsville, GA)'' (MB Doc. No. 01-281) received on October 
     30, 2003; to the Committee on Commerce, Science, and 
     Transportation.
       EC-4968. A communication from the Senior Legal Advisor to 
     the Bureau Chief, Media Bureau, Federal Communications 
     Commission, transmitting, pursuant to law, the report of a 
     rule entitled ``Amendment of Section 73.606(b), Table of 
     Allotments, FM Broadcast Stations (Kernville, CA)'' (MB Doc. 
     No. 03-111) received on October 30, 2003; to the Committee on 
     Commerce, Science, and Transportation.
       EC-4969. A communication from the Senior Legal Advisor to 
     the Bureau Chief, Media Bureau, Federal Communications 
     Commission, transmitting, pursuant to law, the report of a 
     rule entitled ``Amendment of Section 73.606(b), Table of 
     Allotments, FM Broadcast Stations (Marion and Johnston City, 
     IL)'' (MB Doc. No. 03-13) received on October 30, 2003; to 
     the Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation.
       EC-4970. A communication from the Senior Legal Advisor to 
     the Bureau Chief, Media Bureau, Federal Communications 
     Commission, transmitting, pursuant to law, the report of a 
     rule entitled ``Amendment of Section 73.606(b), Table of 
     Allotments, FM Broadcast Stations (Savannah, Springfield, and 
     Tybee Island, GA)'' (MB Doc. No. 03-119) received on October 
     30, 2003; to the Committee on Commerce, Science, and 
     Transportation.
       EC-4971. A communication from the Senior Legal Advisor to 
     the Bureau Chief, Media Bureau, Federal Communications 
     Commission, transmitting, pursuant to law, the report of a 
     rule entitled ``Amendment of Section 73.606(b), Table of 
     Allotments, FM Broadcast Stations (Cedar Bluff, Virginia and 
     Gary, West Virginia)'' (MB Doc. No. 02-316) received on 
     October 30, 2003; to the Committee on Commerce, Science, and 
     Transportation.
       EC-4972. A communication from the Senior Legal Advisor to 
     the Bureau Chief, Media Bureau, Federal Communications 
     Commission, transmitting, pursuant to law, the report of a 
     rule entitled ``Amendment of Section 73.606(b), Table of 
     Allotments, FM Broadcast Stations (Quartzite, AZ)'' (MB Doc. 
     No. 03-131) received on October 30, 2003; to the Committee on 
     Commerce, Science, and Transportation.
       EC-4973. A communication from the Senior Legal Advisor to 
     the Bureau Chief, Media Bureau, Federal Communications 
     Commission, transmitting, pursuant to law, the report of a 
     rule entitled ``Amendment of Section 73.606(b), Table of 
     Allotments, FM Broadcast Stations (Saint Joseph, Clayton, 
     Ruston, and Wisner, LA)'' (MB Doc. No. 01-19) received on 
     October 30, 2003; to the Committee on Commerce, Science, and 
     Transportation.
       EC-4974. A communication from the Senior Legal Advisor to 
     the Bureau Chief, Media Bureau, Federal Communications 
     Commission, transmitting, pursuant to law, the report of a 
     rule entitled ``Amendment of Section 73.606(b), Table of 
     Allotments, FM Broadcast Stations (Daisy, AR, Trona, CA, 
     Muldrow, OK, and Rattan, OK)'' (MB Doc. No. 03-42) received 
     on October 30, 2003; to the Committee on Commerce, Science, 
     and Transportation.
       EC-4975. A communication from the Senior Legal Advisor to 
     the Bureau Chief, Media Bureau, Federal Communications 
     Commission, transmitting, pursuant to law, the report of a 
     rule entitled ``Amendment of Section 73.606(b), Table of 
     Allotments, FM Broadcast Stations (Ozone and Iraan, TX)'' (MB 
     Doc. No. 02-261) received on October 30, 2003; to the 
     Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation.
       EC-4976. A communication from the Senior Legal Advisor to 
     the Bureau Chief, Media Bureau, Federal Communications 
     Commission, transmitting, pursuant to law, the report of a 
     rule entitled ``Amendment of Section 73.606(b), Table of 
     Allotments, FM Broadcast Stations (Buffalo, OK)'' (MB Doc. 
     No. 02-383) received on October 30, 2003; to the Committee on 
     Commerce, Science, and Transportation.
       EC-4977. A communication from the Senior Legal Advisor to 
     the Bureau Chief, Media

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     Bureau, Federal Communications Commission, transmitting, 
     pursuant to law, the report of a rule entitled ``Amendment of 
     Section 73.606(b), Table of Allotments, FM Broadcast Stations 
     (Crisfield, MD; Belle Haven, Exmore, Nassawadox, and 
     Poquoson, VA)'' (MM Doc. No. 02-76) received on October 30, 
     2003; to the Committee on Commerce, Science, and 
     Transportation.
       EC-4978. A communication from the Senior Legal Advisor to 
     the Bureau Chief, Media Bureau, Federal Communications 
     Commission, transmitting, pursuant to law, the report of a 
     rule entitled ``Amendment of Section 73.606(b), Table of 
     Allotments, FM Broadcast Stations (Broken Bow, OK)'' (MM Doc. 
     No. 01-209) received in October 30, 2003; to the Committee on 
     Commerce, Science, and Transportation.
       EC-4979. A communication from the Senior Legal Advisor to 
     the Bureau Chief, Media Bureau, Federal Communications 
     Commission, transmitting, pursuant to law, the report of a 
     rule entitled ``Amendment of Section 73.606(b), Table of 
     Allotments, FM Broadcast Stations (DeRidder, DeQuincy, and 
     Merryville, LA and Newton, TX)'' (MM Doc. No. 02-56) received 
     on October 30, 2003; to the Committee on Commerce, Science, 
     and Transportation.
       EC-4980. A communication from the Deputy Division Chief, 
     Policy Division, Federal Communications Commission, 
     transmitting, pursuant to law, the report of a rule entitled 
     ``Section 68.4 of the Commission's Rules Governing Hearing 
     Aid-Compatible Telephones'' (FCC03-168) received on October 
     27, 2003; to the Committee on Commerce, Science, and 
     Transportation.
       EC-4981. A communication from the Chief of Staff, Consumer 
     and Governmental Affairs Bureau, Federal Communications 
     Commission, transmitting, pursuant to law, the report of a 
     rule entitled ``In the Matter of Provision of Improved 
     Telecommunications Relay Services and Speech-to-Speech 
     Services for Individuals with Hearing and Speech 
     Disabilities, Order on Reconstruction'' (FCC03-46) received 
     on October 20, 2003; to the Committee on Commerce, Science, 
     and Transportation.
       EC-4982. A communication from the Chief, Policy and Rules 
     Division, Federal Communications Commission, transmitting, 
     pursuant to law, the report of a rule entitled ``Amendment of 
     Parts 2 and 25 of the Commission's Rules to Permit Operation 
     of NGSO FSS Systems Co Frequency with GSO and Terrestrial 
     Systems in the Ku Band Frequency Range (Second Memorandum 
     Opinion and Order)'' (FCC03-25) received on October 30, 2003; 
     to the Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation.
       EC-4983. A communication from the Chief, Policy and Rules 
     Division, Federal Communications Commission, transmitting, 
     pursuant to law, the report a rule entitled ``Amendment of 
     Parts 2, 25, and 97 of the Commission's Rules with Regard to 
     the Mobile-Satellite Service Above 1 GHz'' (FCC03-69) 
     received on October 30, 2003; to the Committee on Commerce, 
     Science, and Transportation.

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