[Congressional Record (Bound Edition), Volume 149 (2003), Part 2]
[Senate]
[Pages 1613-1616]
[From the U.S. Government Publishing Office, www.gpo.gov]




                   EXECUTIVE AND OTHER COMMUNICATIONS

  The following communications were laid before the Senate, together 
with accompanying papers, reports, and documents, which were referred 
as indicated:

       EC-623. A communication from the Program Analyst, Federal 
     Aviation Administration, Department of Transportation, 
     transmitting, pursuant to law, the report of a rule entitled 
     ``Airworthiness Directives: Honeywell International Inc. 
     TPE331 Series Turboprop and TSE331 3U Series Turboshaft 
     Engines; Doc. No. 99-NE-53 (2120-AA64)'' received on January 
     14, 2003; to the Committee on Commerce, Science, and 
     Transportation.
       EC-624. A communication from the Program Analyst, Federal 
     Aviation Administration, Department of Transportation, 
     transmitting, pursuant to law, the report of a rule entitled 
     ``Airworthiness Directives: Boeing Model 727, 727C, 727-100C, 
     727-200, and 727-200F Series Airplanes; docket no. 99-NM-105 
     (2120-AA64)(2003-0055)'' received on January 14, 2003; to the 
     Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation.
       EC-625. A communication from the Program Analyst, Federal 
     Aviation Administration, Department of Transportation, 
     transmitting, pursuant to law, the report of a rule entitled 
     ``Airworthiness Directives: Bell Helicopter Textron, INC 
     Model 205A, A-1, B, 212, 412, EP, and 412 CF Helicopters; 
     docket no. 2001-SW-37 (2120-AA64)(2003-0056)'' received on 
     January 14, 2003; to the Committee on Commerce, Science, and 
     Transportation.
       EC-626. A communication from the Program Analyst, Federal 
     Aviation Administration, Department of Transportation, 
     transmitting, pursuant to law, the report of a rule entitled 
     ``Airworthiness Directives: Bombardier Model CI 600 2C10 
     Series Airplanes; Doc. No. 2002-Nm-99 (2120-AA64)(2003-
     0053)'' received on January 14, 2003; to the Committee on 
     Commerce, Science, and Transportation.
       EC-627. A communication from the Program Analyst, Federal 
     Aviation Administration, Department of Transportation, 
     transmitting, pursuant to law, the report of a rule entitled 
     ``Airworthiness Directives: Eurocopter France Model AS350B, 
     B1, B2, B3, C, D1, AS355E, F, F1, F2, and N Helicopters; 
     CORRECTION (2120-AA64)(2003-0052)'' received on January 14, 
     2003; to the Committee on Commerce, Science, and 
     Transportation.
       EC-628. A communication from the Program Analyst, Federal 
     Aviation Administration, Department of Transportation, 
     transmitting, pursuant to law, the report of a rule entitled 
     ``Airworthiness Directives: Sikorsky Aircraft Corp Model S-
     76A Helicopters, CORRECTION; docket no. 200-SW-46 (2120-
     AA64)(2003-0054)'' received on January 14, 2003; to the 
     Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation.
       EC-629. A communication from the Program Analyst, Federal 
     Aviation Administration, Department of Transportation, 
     transmitting, pursuant to law, the report of a rule entitled 
     ``Airworthiness Directives: Enstrom Helicopters Corp Model F 
     28, 28A, 28C, 28F, 280, 280c, 380f, and 280FX Helicopters; 
     Docket no.; 2001-SW-67 (2120-AA64)(2003-0049)'' received on 
     January 14, 2003; to the Committee on Commerce, Science, and 
     Transportation.
       EC-630. A communication from the Program Analyst, Federal 
     Aviation Administration, Department of Transportation, 
     transmitting, pursuant to law, the report of a rule entitled 
     ``Airworthiness Directives: Eurocopter France Model AS332L2 
     helicopters; Docket No. 2002-SW-04 (2120-AA64)(2003-0050)'' 
     received on January 14, 2003; to the Committee on Commerce, 
     Science, and Transportation.
       EC-631. A communication from the Program Analyst, Federal 
     Aviation Administration, Department of Transportation, 
     transmitting, pursuant to law, the report of a rule entitled 
     ``Airworthiness Directives: Sikorsky Aircraft Corp Model S-
     76A Helicopters; CORRECTION; docket no. 2000-SW-46 (2120-
     AA64)(2003-0051)'' received on January 14, 2003; to the 
     Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation.
       EC-632. A communication from the Program Analyst, Federal 
     Aviation Administration, Department of Transportation, 
     transmitting, pursuant to law, the report of a rule entitled 
     ``Airworthiness Directives: Schweizer Aircraft Corporation 
     Model 269A, 269A-1, 269C and TH 55A Helicopters: Docket No. 
     2001-SW-58 (2120-AA64)(2003-0046)'' received on January 14, 
     2003; to the Committee on Commerce, Science, and 
     Transportation.
       EC-633. A communication from the Program Analyst, Federal 
     Aviation Administration, Department of Transportation, 
     transmitting, pursuant to law, the report of a rule entitled 
     ``Airworthiness Directives: Eurocopter France Model SA341G, 
     SA342J, and SA360C Helicopters; doc. no. 2001-SW-72 (2120-
     AA64(2003-0047)'' received on January 14, 2003; to the 
     Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation.
       EC-634. A communication from the Program Analyst, Federal 
     Aviation Administration, Department of Transportation, 
     transmitting, pursuant to law, the report of a rule entitled 
     ``Airworthiness Directives: Bell Helicopters Textron Canada 
     Model 407 Helicopter; Doc. No. 2002-SW-08 (2120-AA64)(2003-
     0048)'' received on January 14, 2003; to the Committee on 
     Commerce, Science, and Transportation.
       EC-635. A communication from the Program Analyst, Federal 
     Aviation Administration, Department of Transportation, 
     transmitting, pursuant to law, the report of a rule entitled 
     ``Airworthiness Directives: McDonnell Douglas Model MD-11 and 
     11F Airplanes; doc. no. 2002-NM-33 (2120-AA64)(2003-0042)'' 
     received on January 14, 2003; to the Committee on Commerce, 
     Science, and Transportation.

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       EC-636. A communication from the Program Analyst, Federal 
     Aviation Administration, Department of Transportation, 
     transmitting, pursuant to law, the report of a rule entitled 
     ``Airworthiness Directives: Empresa Brasileira de Aeronautics 
     SA; Docket no. 2002-NM-129 (2120-AA64)(2003-0043)'' received 
     on January 14, 2003; to the Committee on Commerce, Science, 
     and Transportation.
       EC-637. A communication from the Program Analyst, Federal 
     Aviation Administration, Department of Transportation, 
     transmitting, pursuant to law, the report of a rule entitled 
     ``Airworthiness Directives: Pratt & Whitney JT8d-200 Series 
     Turbofan Engines; docket no. 98-ANE-43 (2120-AA64)(2003-
     0045)'' received on January 14, 2003; to the Committee on 
     Commerce, Science, and Transportation.
       EC-638. A communication from the Program Analyst, Federal 
     Aviation Administration, Department of Transportation, 
     transmitting, pursuant to law, the report of a rule entitled 
     ``Airworthiness Directives: Bombardier-Rotax GmbH Type 912F 
     and 914 F Series Reciprocating Engines; Doc. No. 2002-NE-08 
     (2120-AA64)(2003-0039)'' received on January 14, 2003; to the 
     Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation.
       EC-639. A communication from the Program Analyst, Federal 
     Aviation Administration, Department of Transportation, 
     transmitting, pursuant to law, the report of a rule entitled 
     ``Airworthiness Directives: Pratt and Whitney JT8D Series; 
     CORRECTION; Docket No. 98-ANE-43 (2120-AA64)(2003-0040)'' 
     received on January 14, 2003; to the Committee on Commerce, 
     Science, and Transportation.
       EC-640. A communication from the Program Analyst, Federal 
     Aviation Administration, Department of Transportation, 
     transmitting, pursuant to law, the report of a rule entitled 
     ``Airworthiness Directives: Teledyne Continental Motors; 
     CORRECTION: Doc. No. 2000-NE-19 (2120-AA64)(2003-0041)'' 
     received on January 14, 2003; to the Committee on Commerce, 
     Science, and Transportation.
       EC-641. A communication from the Program Analyst, Federal 
     Aviation Administration, Department of Transportation, 
     transmitting, pursuant to law, the report of a rule entitled 
     ``Airworthiness Directives: McDonnell Douglas Model DC 9 81 
     (MD81), DC 9 82 (MD 82), DC 9 83 (MD 83), DC 9 87 (MD 87), 
     and MD 88 Airplanes; CORRECTION: Docket no. 2002-NM-216 
     (2120-AA64)'' received on January 14, 2003; to the Committee 
     on Commerce, Science, and Transportation.
       EC-642. A communication from the Program Analyst, Federal 
     Aviation Administration, Department of Transportation, 
     transmitting, pursuant to law, the report of a rule entitled 
     ``Airworthiness Directives: Boeing Model 747-400, 400D, and 
     400F Series Airplanes; Docket No. 2002-NM-314 (2120-AA64)'' 
     received on January 14, 2003; to the Committee on Commerce, 
     Science, and Transportation.
       EC-643. A communication from the Program Analyst, Federal 
     Aviation Administration, Department of Transportation, 
     transmitting, pursuant to law, the report of a rule entitled 
     ``Airworthiness Directives: Air Tractor, Inc Models AT 502, 
     AT 502A, AT 502B, AT 503A Airplanes; Docket No. 2002-CE-54 
     (2120-AA64)'' received on January 14, 2003; to the Committee 
     on Commerce, Science, and Transportation.
       EC-644. A communication from the Program Analyst, Federal 
     Aviation Administration, Department of Transportation, 
     transmitting, pursuant to law, the report of a rule entitled 
     ``Airworthiness Directives: Boeing Model 747-600, 700, 700C, 
     800, and 900 Series Airplanes Model 747 Series Airplanes; and 
     Model 757 Series Airplanes; Docket no. 2002-NM-309 (2120-
     AA64)'' received on January 14, 2003; to the Committee on 
     Commerce, Science, and Transportation.
       EC-645. A communication from the Program Analyst, Federal 
     Aviation Administration, Department of Transportation, 
     transmitting, pursuant to law, the report of a rule entitled 
     ``Airworthiness Directives: Pilatus Britten-Norman Limited 
     CN-2 and BN2A Mk III Series Airplanes; Docket no. 2002-CE-35 
     (2120-AA64)'' received on January 14, 2003; to the Committee 
     on Commerce, Science, and Transportation.
       EC-646. A communication from the Program Analyst, Federal 
     Aviation Administration, Department of Transportation, 
     transmitting, pursuant to law, the report of a rule entitled 
     ``Airworthiness Directives: Boeing Model 727 Series 
     Airplanes; CORRECTION: Docket No. 2002-NM-271 (2120-AA64)'' 
     received on January 14, 2003; to the Committee on Commerce, 
     Science, and Transportation.
       EC-647. A communication from the Program Analyst, Federal 
     Aviation Administration, Department of Transportation, 
     transmitting, pursuant to law, the report of a rule entitled 
     ``Airworthiness Directives: MT Propeller Entwicklung GMBH 
     Models MTV 9 B C and MTV 3 B C Propellers; CORRECTION; Docket 
     no. 99-NE-35 (2120-AA64)'' received on January 14, 2003; to 
     the Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation.
       EC-648. A communication from the Program Analyst, Federal 
     Aviation Administration, Department of Transportation, 
     transmitting, pursuant to law, the report of a rule entitled 
     ``Airworthiness Directives: McDonnell Douglas Model DC 9, 10, 
     20, 30, 40, and 50 Series Airplanes and C9 Airplanes; Docket 
     No. 2002-NM-287 (2120-AA64)'' received on January 14, 2003; 
     to the Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation.
       EC-649. A communication from the Program Analyst, Federal 
     Aviation Administration, Department of Transportation, 
     transmitting, pursuant to law, the report of a rule entitled 
     ``Airworthiness Directives, Dornier Model 328-300 Series 
     Airplanes; Docket no. 2002-NM-293 (2120-AA64)'' received on 
     January 14, 2003; to the Committee on Commerce, Science, and 
     Transportation.
       EC-650. A communication from the Program Analyst, Federal 
     Aviation Administration, Department of Transportation, 
     transmitting, pursuant to law, the report of a rule entitled 
     ``Airworthiness Directives: Cirrus Design Corporation Models 
     SR20 and SR22 Airplanes; Docket no. 2002-CE-31 (2120-AA64)'' 
     received on January 14, 2003; to the Committee on Commerce, 
     Science, and Transportation.
       EC-651. A communication from the Program Analyst, Federal 
     Aviation Administration, Department of Transportation, 
     transmitting, pursuant to law, the report of a rule entitled 
     ``Airworthiness Directives: Pilatus Britten-Norman Limited 
     BN2T and BN2T 4R Series Airplanes; Docket No. 2002-CE-34 
     (2120-AA64)'' received on January 14, 2003; to the Committee 
     on Commerce, Science, and Transportation.
       EC-652. A communication from the Program Analyst, Federal 
     Aviation Administration, Department of Transportation, 
     transmitting, pursuant to law, the report of a rule entitled 
     ``Airworthiness Directives: MD Helicopters, INC, Model MD900 
     Helicopters; Docket no. 2002-SW-50 (2120-AA64)'' received on 
     January 14, 2003; to the Committee on Commerce, Science, and 
     Transportation.
       EC-653. A communication from the Program Analyst, Federal 
     Aviation Administration, Department of Transportation, 
     transmitting, pursuant to law, the report of a rule entitled 
     ``Airworthiness Directives: Rolls Royce Limited, Aero 
     Division-Bristol, SNECMA Olympus 593 Mk. 610-14-28 Turbojet 
     Engines; Docket No. 2002-NE-28 (2120-AA64)'' received on 
     January 14, 2003; to the Committee on Commerce, Science, and 
     Transportation.
       EC-654. A communication from the Program Analyst, Federal 
     Aviation Administration, Department of Transportation, 
     transmitting, pursuant to law, the report of a rule entitled 
     ``Airworthiness Directives: Rolls Royce Limited, Aero 
     Division-Bristol, SNECMA Olympus 593 Mk. 610-14-28 Turbojet 
     Engines; Docket No. 2002-NE-29 (2120-AA64)'' received on 
     January 14, 2003; to the Committee on Commerce, Science, and 
     Transportation.
       EC-655. A communication from the Program Analyst, Federal 
     Aviation Administration, Department of Transportation, 
     transmitting, pursuant to law, the report of a rule entitled 
     ``Airworthiness Directives: Bombardier Model CL 600 2C10 
     Series Airplanes; Docket No. 2002-NM-269 (2120-AA64)'' 
     received on January 14, 2003; to the Committee on Commerce, 
     Science, and Transportation.
       EC-656. A communication from the Program Analyst, Federal 
     Aviation Administration, Department of Transportation, 
     transmitting, pursuant to law, the report of a rule entitled 
     ``Airworthiness Directives: Rolls Royce plc RB211 535 
     Turbofan Engines; Docket No. 2002-NE16 (2120-AA64)(2003-
     0057)'' received on January 14, 2003; to the Committee on 
     Commerce, Science, and Transportation.
       EC-657. A communication from the Program Analyst, Federal 
     Aviation Administration, Department of Transportation, 
     transmitting, pursuant to law, the report of a rule entitled 
     ``Airworthiness Directives: Rolls Royce Limited, Aero 
     Division-Bristol, SNECMA Olympus 593 Mk 610-14-28 (2120-
     AA64)'' received on January 14, 2003; to the Committee on 
     Commerce, Science, and Transportation.
       EC-658. A communication from the Program Analyst, Federal 
     Aviation Administration, Department of Transportation, 
     transmitting, pursuant to law, the report of a rule entitled 
     ``Airworthiness Directives: Brackett Aircraft Company, 
     Brackett Single Screen Air Filter; Docket No. 2002-CE-38 
     (2120-AA64)'' received on January 14, 2003; to the Committee 
     on Commerce, Science, and Transportation.
       EC-659. A communication from the Program Analyst, Federal 
     Aviation Administration, Department of Transportation, 
     transmitting, pursuant to law, the report of a rule entitled 
     ``Airworthiness Directives: McDonnell Douglas Model MD 90 30 
     Airplanes; Docket No. 2001-NM-375 (2120-AA64)(2003-0060)'' 
     received on January 14, 2003; to the Committee on Commerce, 
     Science, and Transportation.
       EC-660. A communication from the Program Analyst, Federal 
     Aviation Administration, Department of Transportation, 
     transmitting, pursuant to law, the report of a rule entitled 
     ``Airworthiness Directives: Boeing Model 747-100, 200B, 200C, 
     200F, 300, 400, 400F, and 747SR Series Airplanes; Equipped 
     with a Main Deck Side Cargo Door Manufactured by Boeing; 
     Docket No. 2002-NM-270 (2120-AA64)(2003-0059)'' received on 
     January 14, 2003; to the Committee on Commerce, Science, and 
     Transportation.
       EC-661. A communication from the Program Analyst, Federal 
     Aviation Administration, Department of Transportation, 
     transmitting, pursuant to law, the report of a rule

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     entitled ``Airworthiness Directives: McDonnell Douglas Model 
     MD 90-30 Airplanes; Docket No. 2001-NM-84 (2120-AA64)(2003-
     0058)'' received on January 14, 2003; to the Committee on 
     Commerce, Science, and Transportation.
       EC-662. A communication from the Program Analyst, Federal 
     Aviation Administration, Department of Transportation, 
     transmitting, pursuant to law, the report of a rule entitled 
     ``Airworthiness Directives: Pratt & Whitney JT8D Series 
     Turbofan Engines; Docket No. 2001-NE-30 (2120-AA64)(2003-
     0063)'' received on January 14, 2003; to the Committee on 
     Commerce, Science, and Transportation.
       EC-663. A communication from the Program Analyst, Federal 
     Aviation Administration, Department of Transportation, 
     transmitting, pursuant to law, the report of a rule entitled 
     ``Airworthiness Directives: Pratt & Whitney Canada PT61 
     Series Turboprop Engines; Docket No. 99-NE-44 (2120-
     AA64)(2003-0062)'' received on January 14, 2003; to the 
     Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation.
       EC-664. A communication from the Program Analyst, Federal 
     Aviation Administration, Department of Transportation, 
     transmitting, pursuant to law, the report of a rule entitled 
     ``Airworthiness Directives: Britten Norman Limited BN2A Mk 
     III Series Airplanes; Docket No. 2002-CE-36 (2120-AA64)(2003-
     0061)'' received on January 14, 2003; to the Committee on 
     Commerce, Science, and Transportation.
       EC-665. A communication from the Program Analyst, Federal 
     Aviation Administration, Department of Transportation, 
     transmitting, pursuant to law, the report of a rule entitled 
     ``Airworthiness Directives: Boeing Model 737-600, 700C, 800, 
     and 900 Series Airplanes; Docket No. 2002-NM-148 (2120-AA64) 
     (2003-0066)'' received on January 14, 2003; to the Committee 
     on Commerce, Science, and Transportation.
       EC-666. A communication from the Program Analyst, Federal 
     Aviation Administration, Department of Transportation, 
     transmitting, pursuant to law, the report of a rule entitled 
     ``Airworthiness Directives: Eurocopter Deutschland GmbH Model 
     EC135 Helicopters; Docket No. 2002-SW-15 (2120-AA64) (2003-
     0065)'' received on January 14, 2003; to the Committee on 
     Commerce, Science, and Transportation.
       EC-667. A communication from the Program Analyst, Federal 
     Aviation Administration, Department of Transportation, 
     transmitting, pursuant to law, the report of a rule entitled 
     ``Airworthiness Directives: Eurocopter France Model SA365N, 
     N1, AS-365N2, and AS 365 N3 Helicopters; Docket No. 2001-SW-
     34 (2120-AA64)(2003-0064)'' received on January 14, 2003; to 
     the Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation.
       EC-668. A communication from the Program Analyst, Federal 
     Aviation Administration, Department of Transportation, 
     transmitting, pursuant to law, the report of a rule entitled 
     ``Airworthiness Directives: Bombardier Model CL 600 2B19 
     Series Airplanes; Docket No. 2002-NM-135 (2120-AA64)(2003-
     0069)'' received on January 14, 2003; to the Committee on 
     Commerce, Science, and Transportation.
       EC-669. A communication from the Program Analyst, Federal 
     Aviation Administration, Department of Transportation, 
     transmitting, pursuant to law, the report of a rule entitled 
     ``Airworthiness Directives: Boeing Model 767 Series 
     Airplanes; docket No. 2002-NM-141 (2120-AA64)(2003-0068)'' 
     received on January 14, 2003; to the Committee on Commerce, 
     Science, and Transportation.
       EC-670. A communication from the Program Analyst, 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 135 and 145 Series Airplanes; Docket No. 2002-
     NM166 (2120-AA64)(2003-0067)'' received on January 14 , 2003; 
     to the Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation.
       EC-671. A communication from the Program Analyst, Federal 
     Aviation Administration, Department of Transportation, 
     transmitting, pursuant to law, the report of a rule entitled 
     ``Modification of Class E Airspace, ST. George, UT Docket No. 
     01-ANM-19 (2120-AA66)'' received on January 14, 2003; to the 
     Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation.
       EC-672. A communication from the Program Analyst, Federal 
     Aviation Administration, Department of Transportation, 
     transmitting, pursuant to law, the report of a rule entitled 
     ``Modification of Class E Airspace, Hailey, ID; Docket No. 
     01-ANM-18 (2120-AA66)'' received on January 14, 2003; to the 
     Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation.
       EC-673. A communication from the Program Analyst, Federal 
     Aviation Administration, Department of Transportation, 
     transmitting, pursuant to law, the report of a rule entitled 
     ``Amendment to Class E Airspace, Freemont, NE; CORRECTION; 
     Docket No. 02-ACE-5 (2120-AA66)'' received on January 14, 
     2003; to the Committee on Commerce, Science, and 
     Transportation.
       EC-674. A communication from the Program Analyst, Federal 
     Aviation Administration, Department of Transportation, 
     transmitting, pursuant to law, the report of a rule entitled 
     ``Airworthiness Directives: Empressa Brassilera de 
     Aeronuatica SA Model EMB 135 and 145 Series Airplanes; Docket 
     No. 2002-NM-348 (2120-AA64)'' received on January 14, 2003; 
     to the Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation.
       EC-675. A communication from the Chief, Regulations and 
     Administrative Law, United States Coast Guard, Department of 
     Transportation, transmitting, pursuant to law, the report of 
     a rule entitled ``Drawbridge Regulations (Including 2 
     Regulations) [CGD07-03-05-103] (2115-AE47)(2003-0002)'' 
     received on January 14, 2003; to the Committee on Commerce, 
     Science, and Transportation.
       EC-676. A communication from the Chief, Regulations and 
     Administrative Law, United States Coast Guard, Department of 
     Transportation, transmitting, pursuant to law, the report of 
     a rule entitled ``Regulated Navigation Areas; Chesapeake Bay 
     Entrance and Hamptoan Roads, VA and Adjacent Waters (CGD05-
     02-102) (2115-AE84)(2003-0001)'' received on January 14, 
     2003; to the Committee on Commerce, Science, and 
     Transportation.
       EC-677. A communication from the Chief, Regulations and 
     Administrative Law, United States Coast Guard, Department of 
     Transportation, transmitting, pursuant to law, the report of 
     a rule entitled ``Drawbridge Regulations; Cape Cod Canal, MA 
     (CGD01-02-144) (2115-AE47)(2003-0001)'' received on January 
     14, 2003; to the Committee on Commerce, Science, and 
     Transportation.
       EC-678. A communication from the Chief, 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; Port of 
     Palm Beach, Palm Beach, FL; Port Everglades, Fort Lauderdale, 
     FL; Port of Miami, FL; and Port of Key West, FL (COTP Miami 
     02-156) (2115-AA97) (2003-0003)'' received on January 14, 
     2003; to the Committee on Commerce, Science, and 
     Transportation.
       EC-679. A communication from the Senior Legal Advisor to 
     the Chief, 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. (Darien, Rincon, Screven, and Statesboro, 
     Georgia; Palatka and Middleburg, Florida) (MM Docket Nos. 01-
     123 and 01-177)'' received on January 10, 2003; to the 
     Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation.
       EC-680. A communication from the Senior Legal Advisor to 
     the Chief, 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 (De Funiak Springs and Valparaiso, Florida 
     (MM Doc. No. 02-62)'' received on January 10, 2003; to the 
     Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation.
       EC-681. A communication from the Deputy Assistant 
     Administrator, for Regulatory Programs, National Marine 
     Fisheries Service, Department of Commerce, transmitting, 
     pursuant to law, the report of a rule entitled ``NMFS issues 
     a final rule to extend the applicability date of the existing 
     regulations for the interim North Pacific Groundfish Observer 
     Program (Observer Program), which otherwise expire December 
     31, 2002, through 2007. This final rule also amends 
     regulations governing the Observer Program'' received on 
     January 10, 2003; to the Committee on Commerce, Science, and 
     Transportation.
       EC-682. A communication from the Deputy Assistant 
     Administrator for Regulatory Programs, National Marine 
     Fisheries Service, Domestic Fisheries Division, Office of 
     Sustainable Fisheries, Department of Commerce, transmitting, 
     pursuant to law, the report of a rule entitled 
     ``International Fisheries; Pacific Tuna Fisheries; Final 
     Rule; 2002 Management Measures for Yellowfin and Juvenile 
     Bigeye Tuna (0648-AP86)'' received on January 10, 2003; to 
     the Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation.
       EC-683. A communication from the Assistant Administrator, 
     National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration, Department 
     of Commerce, transmitting, pursuant to law, the report of a 
     rule entitled ``Global Ocean Data Assimilation Experiment 
     (GODAE)'' received on January 10, 2003; to the Committee on 
     Commerce, Science, and Transportation.
       EC-684. A communication from the Acting Director, Office of 
     Sustainable Fisheries, National Marine Fisheries Services, 
     Department of Commerce, transmitting, pursuant to law, the 
     report of a rule entitled ``NMFS if prohibiting directed 
     fishing for Pacific cod by catcher processor vessels using 
     hook-and-line gear in the Bering Sea and Aleutian Islands 
     Management area (BSAI). This Action is necessary to prevent 
     exceeding the 2002 total allowable catch (TAC) of Pacific cod 
     allocated for catcher processor vessels using hook-and-line 
     gear in this area.'' received on January 10, 2003; to the 
     Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation.
       EC-685. A communication from the Legal Advisor, Wireless 
     Telecommunications Bureau, Federal Communications Commission, 
     transmitting, pursuant to law, the report of a rule entitled 
     ``The Development of Operational, Technical and Spectrum 
     Requirements for Meeting Federal, State and Local Public 
     Safety Agency Communication Requirement Through the Year 2010 
     (FCC 02-67)(WT Docket 96-86)'' received on January 10, 2003; 
     to the Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation.

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       EC-686. A communication from the Administrator, Centennial 
     of Flight Commission, National Aeronautics and Space 
     Administration, transmitting, pursuant to law, the report 
     entitled ``National Plan for The Centennial of Flight 
     Commemoration'' received on January 9, 2003; to the Committee 
     on Commerce, Science, and Transportation.
       EC-687. A communication from the Acting Chairman, National 
     Transportation Safety Board, transmitting, pursuant to law, 
     the report relative to the National Transportation Board 
     appeal letter to Office of Budget and Management regarding 
     the 2004 budget request; to the Committee on Commerce, 
     Science, and Transportation.
       EC-688. A communication from the Congressional Liaison 
     Officer, Trade and Development Agency, transmitting, pursuant 
     to law, the report relative to the Trade and Development 
     Agency funding obligation regarding the Karachi Port Trust 25 
     Million Gallons per Day Desalination Plant; to the Committee 
     on Appropriations.
       EC-689. A communication from the Chief Regulation Unit, 
     Internal Revenue Service, Department of the Treasury, 
     transmitting, pursuant to law, the report of a rule entitled 
     ``Accrual of Income by Vendors in Cases of Disputed Liability 
     (Rev. Rul. 2003-10)'' received on January 8, 2003; to the 
     Committee on Finance.
       EC-690. A communication from the Chief Counsel, Bureau of 
     the Public Debt, Fiscal Service, Department of the Treasury, 
     transmitting, pursuant to law, the report of a rule entitled 
     ``32 CFR part 352, Offering of United States Savings Bonds, 
     Series HH'' received on December 20, 2002; to the Committee 
     on Finance.
       EC-691. A communication from the Senior Attorney, Financial 
     Management Service, Department of the Treasury, transmitting, 
     pursuant to law, the report of a rule entitled ``Centralized 
     Offset of Federal Payments to Collect Nontax Debts Owed to 
     the United States (1510-AA65)'' received on January 2, 2003; 
     to the Committee on Finance.
       EC-692. A communication from the Assistant Secretary, 
     Legislative Affairs, Department of State, transmitting, 
     pursuant to law, the report of a rule that amends 42.72(b) of 
     Part 22 of the Code of Federal Regulations, amending the 
     definition of ``registration'' in connection with an 
     application for an immigrant visa, received on January 2, 
     2003; to the Committee on Foreign Relations.
       EC-693. A communication from the Executive Secretary and 
     Chief of Staff, Agency for International Development, 
     transmitting, pursuant to law, the report of a Nomination 
     Confirmed for the position of Assistant Administrator, Bureau 
     for Asia and the Near East, received on January 2, 2003; to 
     the Committee on Foreign Relations.
       EC-694. A communication from the Associate General Counsel, 
     Patent and Trademark Office, Department of Commerce, 
     transmitting, pursuant to law, the report of a rule entitled 
     ``Correspondence with the United States Patent and Trademark 
     Office (0651-AB58)'' received on January 10, 2003; to the 
     Committee on the Judiciary.
       EC-695. A communication from the Acting Assistant Attorney 
     General for Administration, Justice Department Division, 
     Department of Justice, transmitting, pursuant to law, the 
     report of a rule entitled ``Exemption of Department of 
     Justice System of Records: `Personnel Investigation and 
     Security Clearance Records for the Department of Justice' 
     (DoJ), DOF-006'' received on January 14, 2003; to the 
     Committee on the Judiciary.
       EC-696. A communication from the General Counsel, Office of 
     General Counsel, Federal Emergency Management Agency, 
     transmitting, pursuant to law, the report of a rule entitled 
     ``Suspension of Community Eligibility 67 FR 72593 (Doc. No. 
     FEMA-7797)'' received on January 10, 2003; to the Committee 
     on Banking, Housing, and Urban Affairs.
       EC-697. A communication from the General Counsel, Office of 
     General Counsel, Federal Emergency Management Agency, 
     transmitting, pursuant to law, the report of a rule entitled 
     ``Changes in Flood Elevation Determinations 67 FR 71482 (44 
     CFR 65)'' received on January 10, 2003; to the Committee on 
     Banking, Housing, and Urban Affairs.
       EC-698. A communication from the Acting Chief Counsel, 
     Foreign Assets Control, Department of the Treasury, 
     transmitting, pursuant to law, the report of a rule entitled 
     ``Amendments to 31 CFR parts 585 and 586 (31 CFR parts 585 
     and 586)'' received on January 10, 2003; to the Committee on 
     Banking, Housing, and Urban Affairs.
       EC-699. A communication from the Deputy Congressional 
     Liaison, Board of Governors of the Federal Reserve System, 
     transmitting, pursuant to law, the report of a rule entitled 
     ``Amendment to Regulation K (International Banking 
     Operations)'' received on January 8, 2003; to the Committee 
     on Banking, Housing, and Urban Affairs.
       EC-700. A communication from the Assistant Secretary, Fish 
     and Wildlife Service, Department of the Interior, 
     transmitting, pursuant to law, the report of a rule entitled 
     ``Endangered and Threatened wildlife and plants; final 
     designation of critical habitat for three plant species from 
     the island of Lanai, Hawaii; Final Rule (RIN1018-AH10)'' 
     received on January 8, 2003; to the Committee on Environment 
     and Public Works.
       EC-701. A communication from the Director, Office of 
     Congressional Affairs, Nuclear Regulatory Commission, 
     transmitting, pursuant to law, the report of a rule entitled 
     ``List of Approved Spent Fuel Storage Casks: Standardized 
     Advances NUHOMS-24PTI Addition (RIN3150-AG74)'' received on 
     January 6, 2003; to the Committee on Environment and Public 
     Works.
       EC-702. A communication from the Director, Office of 
     Congressional Affairs, Office of the General Counsel, Nuclear 
     Regulatory Commission, transmitting, pursuant to law, the 
     report of a rule entitled ``Federal Advisory Committee Act 
     Regulations (RIN3150-AH02)'' received on January 6, 2003; to 
     the Committee on Environment and Public Works.
       EC-703. A communication from the Director, Office of 
     Radioactive Waste Management, Department of Energy, the 
     report of the 18th Annual Report on the activities and 
     expenditures of the Office of Civilian Radioactive Waste 
     Management; to the Committees on Energy and Natural 
     Resources; and Environment and Public Works.
       EC-704. A communication from the Administrator, 
     Environmental Protection Agency, transmitting, pursuant to 
     law, the report entitled ``The Superfund Innovative 
     Technology Evaluation Program: Annual Report to Congress FY 
     2000'' received on January 2, 2003; to the Committee on 
     Environment and Public Works.
       EC-705. A communication from the Acting Principal Deputy 
     Associate Administrator, Environmental Protection Agency, 
     transmitting, pursuant to law, the report of a rule entitled 
     ``Redesignation and Approval and Promulgation of Indiana 
     Implementation Plans (FEC706RL7436-2)'' received on January 
     8, 2003; to the Committee on Environment and Public Works.
       EC-706. A communication from the Acting Principal Deputy 
     Associate Administrator, Environmental Protection Agency, 
     transmitting, pursuant to law, the report of a rule entitled 
     ``Oil Pollution Prevention and Response; Non-Transportation-
     Related Onshore and Offshore Facilities (FRL7437-3)'' 
     received on January 8, 2003; to the Committee on Environment 
     and Public Works.
       EC-707. A communication from the Acting Principal Deputy 
     Associate Administrator, Environmental Protection Agency, 
     transmitting, pursuant to law, the report of a rule entitled 
     ``Conditional Approval of Implementation Plan; Indiana 
     (FRL7433-7)'' received on January 8, 2003; to the Committee 
     on Environment and Public Works.
       EC-708. A communication from the Acting Principal Deputy 
     Associate Administrator, Environmental Protection Agency, 
     transmitting, pursuant to law, the report of a rule entitled 
     ``Approval and Promulgation of Implementation Plans; Ohio 
     (FRL7436-1)'' received on January 8, 2003; to the Committee 
     on Environment and Public Works.
       EC-709. A communication from the Acting Principal Deputy 
     Associate Administrator, Environmental Protection Agency, 
     transmitting, pursuant to law, the report of document 
     entitled ``Instructions to Assist Community Water Systems in 
     Complying with the Public Health Security and Bioterrorism 
     Preparedness and Response Act of 2002'' received on January 
     8, 2003; to the Committee on Environment and Public Works.
       EC-710. A communication from the Acting Principal Deputy 
     Associate Administrator, Environmental Protection Agency, 
     transmitting, pursuant to law, the report of a document 
     entitled ``Educational Outreach and Baseline Assessment of 
     existing Exposure and Risks of Exposure to Lead Poisoning of 
     Tribal Children; Notice of Funds Availability'' received on 
     January 8, 2003; to the Committee on Environment and Public 
     Works.

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