[Congressional Record (Bound Edition), Volume 150 (2004), Part 1]
[Senate]
[Pages 1265-1267]
[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-6198. A communication from the Program Analyst, Federal 
     Aviation Administration, transmitting, pursuant to law, the 
     report of a rule entitled ``Airworthiness Directives: Airbus 
     Model A300 B2, A300B4, A300B4-600, A300B4600R, A300F4-600R, 
     A310, A330, and A340 Airplanes Doc. No. 2001-NM-154'' 
     (RIN2120-AA64) received on February 4, 2004; to the Committee 
     on Commerce, Science, and Transportation.
       EC-6199. A communication from the Program Analyst, Federal 
     Aviation Administration, transmitting, pursuant to law, the 
     report of a rule entitled ``Airworthiness Directives: 
     Bombardier Model CL-200-2C10 (Regional Jet Series 700 and 
     701) Series Airplanes Doc. No. 2003-NM-159'' (RIN2120-AA64) 
     received on February 4, 2004; to the Committee on Commerce, 
     Science, and Transportation.
       EC-6200. A communication from the Program Analyst, Federal 
     Aviation Administration, transmitting, pursuant to law, the 
     report of a rule entitled ``Airworthiness Directives: Boeing 
     Model 747-400 and 400F Series Airplanes Doc. No. 2003-NM-
     140'' (RIN2120-AA64) received on February 4, 2004; to the 
     Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation.
       EC-6201. A communication from the Program Analyst, Federal 
     Aviation Administration, transmitting, pursuant to law, the 
     report of a rule entitled ``Airworthiness Directives: Boeing 
     Model 737-100, 200, 200C, 300, 400, and 500 Series Airplanes 
     Doc. No. 2003-NM-249'' (RIN2120-AA64) received on February 4, 
     2004; to the Committee on Commerce, Science, and 
     Transportation.
       EC-6202. A communication from the Program Analyst, Federal 
     Aviation Administration, transmitting, pursuant to law, the 
     report of a rule entitled ``Airworthiness Directives: Pilatus 
     Aircraft Ltd. Model PC-6 Airplanes Doc. No. 2003-CE-01'' 
     (RIN2120-AA64) received on February 4, 2004; to the Committee 
     on Commerce, Science, and Transportation.
       EC-6203. A communication from the Program Analyst, Federal 
     Aviation Administration, transmitting, pursuant to law, the 
     report of a rule entitled ``Airworthiness Directives: 
     Raytheon Aircraft Company Model 1900, 1900C, and 1900D 
     Airplanes Doc. No. 2003-CE-16'' (RIN2120-AA64) received on 
     February 4, 2004; to the Committee on Commerce, Science, and 
     Transportation.
       EC-6204. A communication from the Program Analyst, Federal 
     Aviation Administration, transmitting, pursuant to law, the 
     report of a rule entitled ``Airworthiness Directives: Empresa 
     Brasileria de Aerunautica S.A. (EMBRAER) Model EMB-13 and 145 
     Airplanes Doc. No. 2002-NM-336'' (RIN2120-AA64) received on 
     February 4, 2004; to the Committee on Commerce, Science, and 
     Transportation.
       EC-6205. A communication from the Program Analyst, Federal 
     Aviation Administration, transmitting, pursuant to law, the 
     report of a rule entitled ``Airworthiness Directives: 
     Eurocopter France Model EC130B4 Helicopters Doc. No. 2003-SW-
     41'' (RIN2120-AA64) received on February 4, 2004; to the 
     Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation.
       EC-6206. A communication from the Program Analyst, Federal 
     Aviation Administration, transmitting, pursuant to law, the 
     report of a rule entitled ``Airworthiness Directives: 
     Hamburger Fugzeubau G.m.b.H Model HFB 320 HANSA Airplanes 
     Doc. No. 2002-NM-185'' (RIN2120-AA64) received on February 4, 
     2004; to the Committee on Commerce, Science, and 
     Transportation.
       EC-6207. A communication from the Program Analyst, Federal 
     Aviation Administration, transmitting, pursuant to law, the 
     report of a rule entitled ``Airworthiness Directives: Boeing 
     Model 747 Series Airplanes Doc. No. 2003-NM-05'' (RIN2120-
     AA64) received on February 4, 2004; to the Committee on 
     Commerce, Science, and Transportation.
       EC-6208. A communication from the Program Analyst, Federal 
     Aviation Administration, transmitting, pursuant to law, the 
     report of a rule entitled ``Airworthiness Directives: Boeing 
     Model 737-600, 700, 800, 757-200, and 757-300 Airplanes Doc. 
     No. 2001-NM0374'' (RIN2120-AA64) received on February 4, 
     2004; to the Committee on Commerce, Science, and 
     Transportation.
       EC-6209. A communication from the Program Analyst, Federal 
     Aviation Administration, transmitting, pursuant to law, the 
     report of a rule entitled ``Airworthiness Directives: 
     Dassault Model Mystere-Falcon 200 Series Airplanes Doc. No. 
     2003-NM-247'' (RIN2120-AA64) received on February 4, 2004; to 
     the Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation.
       EC-6210. A communication from the Program Analyst, Federal 
     Aviation Administration, transmitting, pursuant to law, the 
     report of a rule entitled ``Airworthiness Directives: Rolls 
     Royce plc RB211-22B Series, RB211-524B, 524C2, 524D4, 524G2, 
     524G3, and 524H Series and RB211-535C and 535E Series 
     Turbofan Engines Doc. No. 2003-NE-12'' (RIN2120-AA64) 
     received on February 4, 2004; to the Committee on Commerce, 
     Science, and Transportation.
       EC-6211. A communication from the Program Analyst, Federal 
     Aviation Administration, transmitting, pursuant to law, the 
     report of a rule entitled ``Airworthiness Directives: 
     McDonnell Douglas Model MD-11 and 11F Airplanes Doc. No. 
     2001-NM-165'' (RIN2120-AA64) received on February 4, 2004; to 
     the Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation.
       EC-6212. A communication from the Program Analyst, Federal 
     Aviation Administration, transmitting, pursuant to law, the 
     report of a rule entitled ``Airworthiness Directives: 
     McDonnell Douglas Model 11 and 11F Airplanes Doc. No. 2001-
     NM-167'' (RIN2120-AA64) received on February 4, 2004; to the 
     Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation.
       EC-6213. A communication from the Program Analyst, Federal 
     Aviation Administration, transmitting, pursuant to law, the 
     report of a rule entitled ``Airworthiness Directives: 
     McDonnell Douglas Model MD-11 and

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     11F Airplanes Doc. No. 2001-NM-161'' (RIN2120-AA64) received 
     on February 4, 2004; to the Committee on Commerce, Science, 
     and Transportation.
       EC-6214. A communication from the Program Analyst, Federal 
     Aviation Administration, transmitting, pursuant to law, the 
     report of a rule entitled ``Airworthiness Directives: 
     McDonnell Douglas MD-11 and 11F Airplanes Doc. No. 2001-NM-
     164'' (RIN2120-AA64) received on February 4, 2004; to the 
     Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation.
       EC-6215. A communication from the Program Analyst, Federal 
     Aviation Administration, transmitting, pursuant to law, the 
     report of a rule entitled ``Airworthiness Directives: 
     Bombardier Model CL-600-2C10 (Regional Jet Series 700 & 701) 
     and CL-600-2D24 (Regional Jet Series 900) Airplanes Doc. No. 
     2003-NM-209'' (RIN2120-AA64) received on February 4, 2004; to 
     the Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation.
       EC-6216. A communication from the Program Analyst, Federal 
     Aviation Administration, transmitting, pursuant to law, the 
     report of a rule entitled ``Airworthiness Directives: 
     Eurocopter France Model AS 365 N3 and EC 155B Helicopters 
     Doc. No. 2001-SW-61'' (RIN2120-AA64) received on February 4, 
     2004; to the Committee on Commerce, Science, and 
     Transportation.
       EC-6217. A communication from the Program Analyst, Federal 
     Aviation Administration, transmitting, pursuant to law, the 
     report of a rule entitled ``Airworthiness Directives: 
     McDonnell Douglas MD-11 Airplanes Doc. No. 2001-NM-57'' 
     (RIN2120-AA64) received on February 4, 2004; to the Committee 
     on Commerce, Science, and Transportation.
       EC-6218. A communication from the Program Analyst, Federal 
     Aviation Administration, transmitting, pursuant to law, the 
     report of a rule entitled ``Airworthiness Directives: 
     Eurocopter France Model AS332C, L, L1, and L2 Helicopters 
     Doc. no. 2001-SW-07'' (RIN2120-AA64) received on February 4, 
     2004; to the Committee on Commerce, Science, and 
     Transportation.
       EC-6219. A communication from the Program Analyst, Federal 
     Aviation Administration, transmitting, pursuant to law, the 
     report of a rule entitled ``Airworthiness Directives: Pratt 
     and Whitney PW4000 Series Turbofan Engines; Doc. No. 2002-NE-
     15'' (RIN2120-AA64) received on February 4, 2004; to the 
     Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation.
       EC-6220. A communication from the Program Analyst, Federal 
     Aviation Administration, transmitting, pursuant to law, the 
     report of a rule entitled ``Airworthiness Directives: 
     Eurocopter France Model SA-365N, N1, AS-365N2, and AS365 N3 
     Helicopters Doc. No. 2003-SW-09'' (RIN2120-AA64) received on 
     February 4, 2004; to the Committee on Commerce, Science, and 
     Transportation.
       EC-6221. A communication from the Program Analyst, Federal 
     Aviation Administration, transmitting, pursuant to law, the 
     report of a rule entitled ``Airworthiness Directives: Rolls 
     Royce plc (RR) RB211-22B, RB211-524 and RB211-535 Series 
     Turbofan Engines Doc. No. 2001-NE'' (RIN2120-AA64) received 
     on February 4, 2004; to the Committee on Commerce, Science, 
     and Transportation.
       EC-6222. A communication from the Program Analyst, Federal 
     Aviation Administration, transmitting, pursuant to law, the 
     report of a rule entitled ``Airworthiness Directives: 
     McDonnell Douglas Model 717-200 Airplanes Doc. No. 2003-NM-
     55'' (RIN2120-AA64) received on February 4, 2004; to the 
     Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation.
       EC-6223. A communication from the Program Analyst, Federal 
     Aviation Administration, transmitting, pursuant to law, the 
     report of a rule entitled ``Airworthiness Directives: Cessna 
     Aircraft Company Models 441 and F406 Airplanes Doc. No. 2002-
     CE-18'' (RIN2120-AA64) received on February 4, 2004; to the 
     Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation.
       EC-6224. A communication from the Program Analyst, Federal 
     Aviation Administration, transmitting, pursuant to law, the 
     report of a rule entitled ``Airworthiness Directives: Boeing 
     Model 727 Series Airplanes Modified in Accordance with 
     Supplemental Type Certificate SA 1767SO or SA1768SO Doc. No. 
     97-NM-232'' (RIN2120-AA64) received on February 4, 2004; to 
     the Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation.
       EC-6225. A communication from the Program Analyst, Federal 
     Aviation Administration, transmitting, pursuant to law, the 
     report of a rule entitled ``Airworthiness Directives: Boeing 
     Model 727 Series Airplanes Modified in Accordance with 
     Supplemental Type Certificate ST00015AT Doc. No. 97-NM-234'' 
     (RIN2120-AA64) received on February 4, 2004; to the Committee 
     on Commerce, Science, and Transportation.
       EC-6226. A communication from the Program Analyst, Federal 
     Aviation Administration, transmitting, pursuant to law, the 
     report of a rule entitled ``Airworthiness Directives: Boeing 
     Model 727 Series Airplanes Modified in Accordance with 
     Supplemental Type Certificate SA1368SO, SA1797SO, or SA798SO 
     Doc. No. 97-NM-233'' (RIN2120-AA64) received on February 4, 
     2004; to the Committee on Commerce, Science, and 
     Transportation.
       EC-6227. A communication from the Program Analyst, Federal 
     Aviation Administration, transmitting, pursuant to law, the 
     report of a rule entitled ``Airworthiness Directives: Boeing 
     Model 727 Series Airplanes Modified in Accordance with 
     Supplemental Type Certificate SA1444SO, SA15090SO, SA1543SO, 
     or SA1896SO Doc. No. 97-NM-235'' (RIN2120-AA64) received on 
     February 4, 2004; to the Committee on Commerce, Science, and 
     Transportation.
       EC-6228. A communication from the Program Analyst, Federal 
     Aviation Administration, transmitting, pursuant to law, the 
     report of a rule entitled ``Modification of Class E Airspace: 
     Mount Pleasant, IA; Doc. No. 03-ACE-82'' (RIN2120-AA66) 
     received on February 4, 2004; to the Committee on Commerce, 
     Science, and Transportation.
       EC-6229. A communication from the Program Analyst, Federal 
     Aviation Administration, transmitting, pursuant to law, the 
     report of a rule entitled ``Modification of Class E Airspace: 
     Mapleton, IA; Doc. No. 03-ACE-80'' (RIN2120-AA66) received on 
     February 4, 2004; to the Committee on Commerce, Science, and 
     Transportation.
       EC-6230. A communication from the Program Analyst, Federal 
     Aviation Administration, transmitting, pursuant to law, the 
     report of a rule entitled ``Establishment of Class E 
     Airspace: Calverton, NY; Doc. No. 03-AEA-16'' (RIN2120-AA66) 
     received on February 4, 2004; to the Committee on Commerce, 
     Science, and Transportation.
       EC-6231. A communication from the Program Analyst, Federal 
     Aviation Administration, transmitting, pursuant to law, the 
     report of a rule entitled ``Establishment of Class E 
     Airspace: Columbus, MS; Doc. No. 03-ASO-10'' (RIN2120-AA66) 
     received on February 4, 2004; to the Committee on Commerce, 
     Science, and Transportation.
       EC-6232. A communication from the Program Analyst, Federal 
     Aviation Administration, transmitting, pursuant to law, the 
     report of a rule entitled ``Modification of Class E Airspace: 
     Mapleton, IA; Doc. No. 03-ACE-80'' (RIN2120-AA66) received on 
     February 4, 2004; to the Committee on Commerce, Science, and 
     Transportation.
       EC-6233. A communication from the Program Analyst, Federal 
     Aviation Administration, transmitting, pursuant to law, the 
     report of a rule entitled ``Modification of Class E Airspace: 
     Milford, IA; Doc. No. 03-ACE-81'' (RIN2120-AA66) received on 
     February 4, 2004; to the Committee on Commerce, Science, and 
     Transportation.
       EC-6234. A communication from the Program Analyst, Federal 
     Aviation Administration, transmitting, pursuant to law, the 
     report of a rule entitled ``Amendment of Class E5 Airspace: 
     Augusta, GA; Doc. No. 03-ASO-5'' (RIN2120-AA66) received on 
     February 4, 2004; to the Committee on Commerce, Science, and 
     Transportation.
       EC-6235. A communication from the Program Analyst, Federal 
     Aviation Administration, transmitting, pursuant to law, the 
     report of a rule entitled ``Modification of Class E Airspace: 
     Maryville, MO; Confirmation of Effective Date; Doc. No. 03-
     ACE-62'' (RIN2120-AA66) received on February 4, 2004; to the 
     Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation.
       EC-6236. A communication from the Program Analyst, Federal 
     Aviation Administration, transmitting, pursuant to law, the 
     report of a rule entitled ``Modification of Class E Airspace: 
     Springfield, MO; Doc. No. 03-ACE-100'' (RIN2120-AA66) 
     received on February 4, 2004; to the Committee on Commerce, 
     Science, and Transportation.
       EC-6237. A communication from the Program Analyst, Federal 
     Aviation Administration, transmitting, pursuant to law, the 
     report of a rule entitled ``Modification of Class E Airspace: 
     Milford, IA; Confirmation of Effective Date; Doc. No. 03-ACE-
     81'' (RIN2120-AA66) received on February 4, 2004; to the 
     Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation.
       EC-6238. A communication from the Program Analyst, Federal 
     Aviation Administration, transmitting, pursuant to law, the 
     report of a rule entitled ``Modification of Class E Airspace: 
     Ashland, OH; Doc. No. 01-AGL-19'' (RIN2120-AA66) received on 
     February 4, 2004; to the Committee on Commerce, Science, and 
     Transportation.
       EC-6239. A communication from the Program Analyst, Federal 
     Aviation Administration, transmitting, pursuant to law, the 
     report of a rule entitled ``IFR Altitudes; Miscellaneous 
     Amendments (3); Amdt. No. 446'' (RIN2120-AA63) received on 
     February 4, 2004; to the Committee on Commerce, Science, and 
     Transportation.
       EC-6240. A communication from the Program Analyst, Federal 
     Aviation Administration, transmitting, pursuant to law, the 
     report of a rule entitled ``Revision of Restricted Area 
     2202C, and the Establishment of Restricted Area 2202D; Big 
     Delta, AK; Doc. No. 03-AAL-007'' (RIN2120-AA66) received on 
     February 4, 2004; to the Committee on Commerce, Science, and 
     Transportation.
       EC-6241. A communication from the Program Analyst, Federal 
     Aviation Administration, transmitting, pursuant to law, the 
     report of a rule entitled ``Special Federal Aviation 
     Regulation No. 36, Development of Major Repair Data, Direct 
     Final rule, Request for Comments; Doc. No. FAA-2003-16527'' 
     (RIN2120-AI09) received on February 4, 2004; to the Committee 
     on Commerce, Science, and Transportation.

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       EC-6242. A communication from the Program Analyst, Federal 
     Aviation Administration, transmitting, pursuant to law, the 
     report of a rule entitled ``Enhanced Flight Vision System; 
     Doc. No. FAA-2003-14449'' (RIN2120-AH78) received on February 
     4, 2004; to the Committee on Commerce, Science, and 
     Transportation.
       EC-6243. A communication from the Program Analyst, Federal 
     Aviation Administration, transmitting, pursuant to law, the 
     report of a rule entitled ``Antidrug and Alcohol Misuse 
     Prevention Programs for Personnel Engaged in Specified 
     Aviation Activities; Doc. No. FAA-2002-11301'' (RIN2120-AH14) 
     received on February 4, 2004; to the Committee on Commerce, 
     Science, and Transportation.
       EC-6244. A communication from the Program Analyst, Federal 
     Aviation Administration, transmitting, pursuant to law, the 
     report of a rule entitled ``Repair Stations: Service 
     Difficulty Reporting; Request for Comments; Doc. No. FAA-
     2003-16772'' (RIN2120-AI07) received on February 4, 2004; to 
     the Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation.
       EC-6245. A communication from the Program Analyst, Federal 
     Aviation Administration, transmitting, pursuant to law, the 
     report of a rule entitled ``Prohibition Against Certain 
     Flights Within the Territory and Aisrpace of Iraq; Amendment; 
     Doc. No. FAA-2003-14766'' (RIN2120-ZZ64) received on February 
     4, 2004; to the Committee on Commerce, Science, and 
     Transportation.
       EC-6246. A communication from the Attorney Advisor, 
     National Highway Traffic Safety Administration, Department of 
     Transportation, transmitting, pursuant to law, the report of 
     a rule entitled ``FMVSS No. 208 Occupant Crash Protection, 
     Temporary Alternative Compliance'' (RIN2127-AJ30) received on 
     February 4, 2004; to the Committee on Commerce, Science, and 
     Transportation.
       EC-6247. A communication from the Chief, Regulations and 
     Administrative Law, Coast Guard, transmitting, pursuant to 
     law, the report of a rule entitled ``Safety/Security Zone 
     Regulations (Including 2 Regulations): [COTP Houston-
     Galveston 03-005], [COTP Houston-Galveston 03-004]'' 
     (RIN1625-AA00) received on February 4, 2004; to the Committee 
     on Commerce, Science, and Transportation.
       EC-6248. A communication from the Chief, Regulations and 
     Administrative Law, Coast Guard, transmitting, pursuant to 
     law, the report of a rule entitled ``Handling of Class 1 
     (Explosive) Materials or Other Dangerous Cargoes Within or 
     Contiguous to Waterfront Facilities [USCG-1998-4302'' 
     (RIN1625-AA07) received on February 4, 2004; to the Committee 
     on Commerce, Science, and Transportation.
       EC-6249. A communication from the Chief, Regulations and 
     Administrative Law, Coast Guard, transmitting, pursuant to 
     law, the report of a rule entitled ``Drawbridge Regulations: 
     [CGD07-02-141] Caloosahatchee River Bridge (SR29), Okeechobee 
     Waterway, Labelle, Florida'' (RIN1625-AA09) received on 
     February 4, 2004; to the Committee on Commerce, Science, and 
     Transportation.
       EC-6250. A communication from the Chief, Regulations and 
     Administrative Law, Coast Guard, transmitting, pursuant to 
     law, the report of a rule entitled ``Drawbridge Regulations 
     (Including 5 Regulations): [CGD05-04-002], [CGD05-04-010], 
     CGD13-04-001], [CGD08-03-050], [CGD08-04-003]'' (RIN1625-
     AA09) received on February 4, 2004; to the Committee on 
     Commerce, Science, and Transportation.
       EC-6251. A communication from the Chief, Regulations and 
     Administrative Law, Coast Guard, transmitting, pursuant to 
     law, the report of a rule entitled ``Safety/Security Zone 
     Regulations (Including 5 Regulations) (Including Final Rule 
     Correction): [CGD09-03-277], [CGD13-03-018], [CGD01-03-036], 
     [CGD01-03-012]'' (RIN1625-AA00) received on February 4, 2004; 
     to the Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation.
       EC-6252. A communication from the Chief, Regulations and 
     Administrative Law, Coast Guard, transmitting, pursuant to 
     law, the report of a rule entitled ``Salvage and Marine 
     Firefighting Requirements; Vessel Response Plans For Oil'' 
     (RIN1625-AA19) received on February 4, 2004; to the Committee 
     on Commerce, Science, and Transportation.

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