[Congressional Record (Bound Edition), Volume 150 (2004), Part 5]
[Senate]
[Pages 6635-6637]
[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-6984. A communication from the Secretary of Agriculture, 
     transmitting, a draft of proposed legislation relative to 
     prescribing, adjusting, and collecting fees incurred for 
     activities under the Animal Welfare Act; to the Committee on 
     Agriculture, Nutrition, and Forestry.
       EC-6985. A communication from the Executive Director, 
     Commodity Futures Trading Commission, transmitting, pursuant 
     to law, the report of a rule entitled ``17 CFR Part 1, 
     Investment of Customer Funds (69 FR 6140, February 10, 
     2004)'' (RIN3038-AC01) received on April 5, 2004; to the 
     Committee on Agriculture, Nutrition, and Forestry.
       EC-6986. A communication from the Principal Deputy, Office 
     of the Under Secretary of Defense for Personnel and 
     Readiness, Department of Defense, transmitting, pursuant to 
     law, the report of the authorization of officers to wear the 
     insignia of brigadier general; to the Committee on Armed 
     Services.
       EC-6987. A communication from the Register Liaison Officer, 
     Department of Defense, transmitting, pursuant to law, the 
     report of a rule entitled ``Appeals and Hearings Procedures'' 
     (RIN0729-AA74) received on April 5, 2004; to the Committee on 
     Armed Services.
       EC-6988. A communication from the Chairman and President, 
     Export-Import Bank of the United States, transmitting, 
     pursuant to law, a report involving exports to Mexico; to the 
     Committee on Banking, Housing, and Urban Affairs.
       EC-6989. A communication from the Chairman and President, 
     Export-Import Bank of the United States, transmitting, 
     pursuant to law, the Bank's Annual Report to Congress; to the 
     Committee on Banking, Housing, and Urban Affairs.
       EC-6990. A communication from the General Counsel, National 
     Credit Union Administration, transmitting, pursuant to law, 
     the report of a rule entitled ``12 C.F.R 702 Prompt 
     Corrective Action'' received on April 5, 2004; to the 
     Committee on Banking, Housing, and Urban Affairs.
       EC-6991. A communication from the Secretary of the 
     Treasury, transmitting, pursuant to law, a report on the 
     national emergency declared in Executive Order 13224 of 
     September 23, 2001, with respect to persons who commit, 
     threaten to commit, or support terrorism; to the Committee on 
     Banking, Housing, and Urban Affairs.
       EC-6992. A communication from the Under Secretary for 
     Industry and Security, Department of Commerce, transmitting, 
     pursuant to law, a report relative to new foreign policy-
     based regional stability export controls on certain items on 
     the Commerce Control List; to the Committee on Banking, 
     Housing, and Urban Affairs.
       EC-6993. A communication from the Trial Attorney, Federal 
     Railroad Administration, Department of Transportation, 
     transmitting, pursuant to law, the report of a rule entitled 
     ``Railroad Locomotive Safety Standards: Clarifying 
     Amendments; Headlights and Auxiliary Lights'' (RIN2130-AB58) 
     received on April 5, 2004; to the Committee on Commerce, 
     Science, and Transportation.
       EC-6994. A communication from the Attorney, Office of the 
     Chief Counsel, Transportation Security Administration, 
     transmitting, pursuant to law, the report of a rule entitled 
     ``Security Threat Assessment for Individuals Applying for a 
     Hazardous Materials Endorsement for a Commercial Drivers 
     License'' (RIN1652-AA17) received on April 5, 2004; to the 
     Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation.
       EC-6995. A communication from the Senior Attorney, Research 
     and Special Programs Administration, Department of 
     Transportation, transmitting, pursuant to law, the report of 
     a rule entitled ``Pipeline Integrity Management in High 
     Consequence Areas (Gas Transmission Pipelines); Corrections 
     to Final Rule'' (RIN2137-AD54) received on April 5, 2004; to 
     the Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation.
       EC-6996. A communication from the Regulations Officer, 
     Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration, Department of 
     Transportation, transmitting, pursuant to law, the report of 
     a rule entitled ``Safety Performance History of New Drivers'' 
     (RIN2126-AA17) received on April 5, 2004; to the Committee on 
     Commerce, Science, and Transportation.
       EC-6997. A communication from the Regulations Officer, 
     Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration, Department of 
     Transportation, transmitting, pursuant to law, the report of 
     a rule entitled ``Minimum Training Requirements for Longer 
     Combination Vehicle (LCV) Operators and LCV Driver-Instructor 
     Requirements'' (RIN2126-AA08) received on April 5, 2004; to 
     the Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation.
       EC-6998. A communication from the Regulations Officer, 
     Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration, Department of 
     Transportation, transmitting, pursuant to law, the report of 
     a rule entitled ``Transportation of Household Goods; Consumer 
     Protection Regulations'' (RIN2126-AA32) received on April 5, 
     2004; to the Committee on Commerce, Science, and 
     Transportation.
       EC-6999. A communication from the Regulations Officer, 
     Federal Highway Administration, Department of Transportation, 
     transmitting, pursuant to law, the report of a rule entitled 
     ``Federal Lands Highway Program; Transportation Planning 
     Procedures and Management Systems Pertaining to the National 
     Park Service, Including the Park Roads and Parkways 
     Programs'' (RIN2125-AE52) received on April 5, 2004; to the 
     Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation.
       EC-7000. 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: Suisun Bay, Concord California [COTP San 
     Francisco Bay 04-006]'' (RIN1625-AA00) received on April 5, 
     2004; to the Committee on Commerce, Science, and 
     Transportation.
       EC-7001. A communication from the Chief, Regulations and 
     Administrative Law, Coast Guard, transmitting, pursuant to 
     law, the report of a rule entitled ``Drawbridge Regulations 
     (Including 7 Regulations): [CGD07-04-033], [CGD08-04-008], 
     [CGD08-04-007], [CGD01-04-008], [CGD01-04-022], [CGD01-04-
     018], [CGD07-04-035]'' (RIN1625-AA09) received on April 5, 
     2004; to the Committee on Commerce, Science, and 
     Transportation.
       EC-7002. A communication from the Assistant Administrator 
     for Fisheries, National

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     Marine Fisheries Service, Department of Commerce, 
     transmitting, pursuant to law, the report of a rule entitled 
     ``Final Rule to Establish Referendum Procedures and a Vote-
     Weighting Formula for a Gulf of Mexico Red Snapper Individual 
     Fishing Quota Program'' (RIN0648-AR48) received on April 5, 
     2004; to the Committee on Commerce, Science, and 
     Transportation.
       EC-7003. A communication from the Assistant Administrator 
     for Fisheries, National Marine Fisheries Service, Department 
     of Commerce, transmitting, pursuant to law, the report of a 
     rule entitled ``Final Rule to Remove Expiration Date of 
     Regulations Implemented Under the AFA'' (RIN0648-AR13) 
     received on April 5, 2004; to the Committee on Commerce, 
     Science, and Transportation.
       EC-7004. A communication from the Director, Office of White 
     House Liaison, Department of Commerce, transmitting, pursuant 
     to law, the report of a vacancy and nomination for the 
     position of Deputy Secretary, Department of Commerce, 
     received on April 5, 2004; to the Committee on Commerce, 
     Science, and Transportation.
       EC-7005. A communication from the Assistant Administrator 
     for Fisheries, National Marine Fisheries Service, Department 
     of Commerce, transmitting, pursuant to law, the report of a 
     rule entitled ``Final Rule; Final 2004 Specifications for the 
     Atlantic Deep-Sea Red Crab Fishery'' (RIN0648-AR58) received 
     on April 5, 2004; to the Committee on Commerce, Science, and 
     Transportation.
       EC-7006. A communication from the Assistant Administrator 
     for Fisheries, National Marine Fisheries Service, Department 
     of Commerce, transmitting, pursuant to law, the report of a 
     rule entitled ``Prohibiting Directed Fishing for Pacific Cod 
     by Vessels Catching Pacific Cod for Processing by the 
     Offshore Component in the Western Regulatory Area of the Gulf 
     of Alaska'' received on April 5, 2004; to the Committee on 
     Commerce, Science, and Transportation.
       EC-7007. A communication from the Assistant Administrator 
     for Fisheries, National Marine Fisheries Service, Department 
     of Commerce, transmitting, pursuant to law, the report of a 
     rule entitled ``Fisheries of the Northeastern United States; 
     Atlantic Mackerel, Squid, and Butterfish Fisheries; Closure 
     of Fishery for Loligo Squid for Quarter I'' received on April 
     5, 2004; to the Committee on Commerce, Science, and 
     Transportation.
       EC-7008. A communication from the Director, National 
     Institute of Standards and Technology, Department of 
     Commerce, transmitting, pursuant to law, the report of a rule 
     entitled ``Advanced Technology Program'' (RIN0693-ZA56) 
     received on April 5, 2004; to the Committee on Commerce, 
     Science, and Transportation.
       EC-7009. A communication from the Director, National 
     Institute of Standards and Technology, Department of 
     Commerce, transmitting, pursuant to law, the report of a rule 
     entitled ``Procedures for Implementation of the National 
     Construction Safety Team Act'' (RIN0693-AB53) received on 
     April 5, 2004; to the Committee on Commerce, Science, and 
     Transportation.
       EC-7010. A communication from the Director, National 
     Institute of Standards and Technology, Department of 
     Commerce, transmitting, pursuant to law, the report of a rule 
     entitled ``Summer Undergraduate Research Fellowships (SURF) 
     Gaithersburg and Boulder Programs; Availability of Funds'' 
     (RIN0693-ZA53) received on April 5, 2004; to the Committee on 
     Commerce, Science, and Transportation.
       EC-7011. A communication from the Administrator, Federal 
     Aviation Administration, Department of Transportation, 
     transmitting, pursuant to law, the Administration's report 
     required by the FAA Reauthorization Act of 1996; to the 
     Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation.
       EC-7012. A communication from the Secretary of Energy, 
     transmitting, pursuant to law, a report relative to the Exxon 
     and Stripper Well oil overcharge funds; to the Committee on 
     Energy and Natural Resources.
       EC-7013. A communication from the Assistant Secretary for 
     Policy, Management, and Budget, Department of the Interior, 
     transmitting, pursuant to law, the Department's revised 
     Strategic Plan for Fiscal Years 2003 through 2008; to the 
     Committee on Energy and Natural Resources.
       EC-7014. A communication from the Chairman, Nuclear 
     Regulatory Commission, transmitting, pursuant to law, a 
     report relative to the status of the Commission's latest 
     monthly report on the status of its licensing and regulatory 
     duties; to the Committee on Environment and Public Works.
       EC-7015. A communication from the Chairman, Nuclear 
     Regulatory Commission, transmitting, pursuant to law, a 
     report relative to the status of the Commission's latest 
     monthly report on the status of its licensing and regulatory 
     duties; to the Committee on Environment and Public Works.
       EC-7016. A communication from the Assistant Secretary, 
     Legislative Affairs, Department of State, transmitting, 
     pursuant to law, the report of a rule entitled ``Passport 
     Procedures--Amendment to Passport Regulations'' (RIN1400-
     ZA05) received on April 5, 2004; to the Committee on Foreign 
     Relations.
       EC-7017. A communication from the Assistant Secretary, 
     Legislative Affairs, Department of State, transmitting, 
     pursuant to law, the report of a rule entitled ``Department 
     of State Acquisition Regulation'' (RIN1400-AB06) received on 
     April 5, 2004; to the Committee on Foreign Relations.
       EC-7018. A communication from the Assistant Secretary, 
     Legislative Affairs, Department of State, transmitting, 
     pursuant to law, a report relative to the prevention of 
     nuclear proliferation; to the Committee on Foreign Relations.
       EC-7019. A communication from the Assistant Secretary, 
     Legislative Affairs, Department of State, transmitting, 
     pursuant to the Arms Export Control Act, the certification of 
     a proposed license for the export of defense articles or 
     defense services sold commercially under a contract in the 
     amount of $100,000,000 or more to Japan; to the Committee on 
     Foreign Relations.
       EC-7020. A communication from the Assistant Secretary, 
     Legislative Affairs, Department of State, transmitting, 
     pursuant to law, the Department's Inventory for Fiscal Year 
     2003; to the Committee on Governmental Affairs.
       EC-7021. A communication from the Deputy Archivist of the 
     United States, National Archives and Records Administration, 
     transmitting, pursuant to law, the report of a rule entitled 
     ``Publication of Revised Bylaws of the Interagency Security 
     Classification Appeals Panel'' received on April 5, 2004; to 
     the Committee on Governmental Affairs.
       EC-7022. A communication from the Secretary, Postal Rate 
     Commission, transmitting, pursuant to law, a report of 
     activities under the Government in Sunshine Act for calendar 
     year 2003; to the Committee on Governmental Affairs.
       EC-7023. A communication from the Acting Director, Office 
     of Government Ethics, transmitting, pursuant to law, the 
     Office's audited financial statements for Fiscal Year 2003; 
     to the Committee on Governmental Affairs.
       EC-7024. A communication from the Acting Director, Office 
     of Government Ethics, transmitting, pursuant to law, the 
     Office's Annual Program Performance Report for Fiscal Year 
     2003; to the Committee on Governmental Affairs.
       EC-7025. A communication from the Chairman, Federal 
     Communications Commission, transmitting, pursuant to law, the 
     Commission's Annual Program Performance Report for Fiscal 
     Year 2003; to the Committee on Governmental Affairs.
       EC-7026. A communication from the Auditor of the District 
     of Columbia, transmitting, pursuant to law, a report entitled 
     ``Audit of Advisory Neighborhood Commission 1D for Fiscal 
     Years 2000 through 2003, as of June 30, 2003''; to the 
     Committee on Governmental Affairs.
       EC-7027. A communication from the Auditor of the District 
     of Columbia, transmitting, pursuant to law, a report entitled 
     ``Certification of the Fiscal Year 2004 Revenue Estimate in 
     Support of the District's $173,995,000 General Obligation 
     Bonds (Series 2003B) and $140,325,000 Multimodal General 
     Obligation Bonds (Series 2003C and 2003D)''; to the Committee 
     on Governmental Affairs.
       EC-7028. A communication from the Secretary of Health and 
     Human Services, transmitting, pursuant to law, a report 
     relative to child welfare outcomes; to the Committee on 
     Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions.
       EC-7029. A communication from the Director, Regulations 
     Policy and Management Staff, Food and Drug Administration, 
     transmitting, pursuant to law, the report of a rule entitled 
     ``Prescription Drug Marketing Act of 1987; Prescription Drug 
     Amendments of 1992; Policies, Requirements, and 
     Administrative Procedures; Delay of Effective Date'' 
     (RIN0905-AC81) received on April 5, 2004; to the Committee on 
     Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions.
       EC-7030. A communication from the Director, Regulations 
     Policy and Management Staff, Food and Drug Administration, 
     transmitting, pursuant to law, the report of a rule entitled 
     ``Skin Protectant Drug Products for Over-the-Counter Human 
     Use, Astringent Drug Products; Final Monograph, Direct Final 
     Rule; and Confirmation of Effective Date; Correction'' 
     (RIN0910-AA01) received on April 5, 2004; to the Committee on 
     Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions.
       EC-7031. A communication from the Director, Regulations 
     Policy and Management Staff, Food and Drug Administration, 
     transmitting, pursuant to law, the report of a rule entitled 
     ``Prior Notice of Imported Food Under the Public Health 
     Security and Bioterrorism Preparedness and Response Act of 
     2002; Correction'' (Doc. No. 2002N-0278) received on April 5, 
     2004; to the Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and 
     Pensions.
       EC-7032. A communication from the Director, Regulations 
     Policy and Management Staff, Food and Drug Administration, 
     transmitting, pursuant to law, the report of a rule entitled 
     ``Prior Notice of Imported Food Under the Public Health 
     Security and Bioterrorism Preparedness and Response Act of 
     2002; Correction'' (Doc. No. 2002N-0278) received on April 5, 
     2004; to the Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and 
     Pensions.
       EC-7033. A communication from the Deputy General Counsel, 
     Small Business Administration, transmitting, pursuant to law, 
     the report of a rule entitled ``Small Business Size 
     Standards; Testing Laboratories'' (RIN3245-AE78) received on 
     April 5, 2004; to

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     the Committee on Small Business and Entrepreneurship.
       EC-7034. A communication from the Deputy General Counsel, 
     Small Business Administration, transmitting, pursuant to law, 
     the report of a rule entitled ``Small Business Size 
     Standards; Information Technology Value Added Reseller'' 
     (RIN3245-AE80) received on April 5, 2004; to the Committee on 
     Small Business and Entrepreneurship.
       EC-7035. A communication from the Director, Regulations 
     Management, National Cemetery Administration, transmitting, 
     pursuant to law, the report of a rule entitled ``State 
     Cemetery Grants'' (RIN2900-AH46) received on April 5, 2004; 
     to the Committee on Veterans' Affairs.

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