[Congressional Record (Bound Edition), Volume 151 (2005), Part 11]
[Senate]
[Pages 15878-15880]
[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-2920. 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; Wray, CO'' ((RIN2120-
     AA66)(2005-0133)) received on June 27, 2005; to the Committee 
     on Commerce, Science, and Transportation.
       EC-2921. A communication from the Program Analyst, Federal 
     Aviation Administration, Department of Transportation, 
     transmitting, pursuant to law, the report of a rule entitled 
     ``Establishment of Area Navigation Instrument Flight Rules 
     Terminal Transition Routes; Charlotte, NC'' ((RIN2120-
     AA66)(2005-0135)) received on June 27, 2005; to the Committee 
     on Commerce, Science, and Transportation.
       EC-2922. A communication from the Program Analyst, Federal 
     Aviation Administration, Department of Transportation, 
     transmitting, pursuant to law, the report of a rule entitled 
     ``Amendment to Restricted Area 2211, Blair Lakes, AK'' 
     ((RIN2120-AA66)(2005-0132)) received on June 27, 2005; to the 
     Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation.
       EC-2923. A communication from the Program Analyst, Federal 
     Aviation Administration, Department of Transportation, 
     transmitting, pursuant to law, the report of a rule entitled 
     ``Modification of Restricted Areas 5103A, 5103B, and 5103C 
     and Revocation of Restricted Area 5103D; McGregor, NM'' 
     ((RIN2120-AA66)(2005-0134)) received on June 27, 2005; to the 
     Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation.
       EC-2924. 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 747-200F and 400 
     Series Airplanes; Model 767-400ER Series Airplanes; and Model 
     777 Series Airplanes'' ((RIN2120-AA64)(2005-0282)) received 
     on June 27, 2005; to the Committee on Commerce, Science, and 
     Transportation.
       EC-2925. 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: Boeing Model 757-200 
     Series Airplanes'' ((RIN2120-AA64)(2005-0283)) received on 
     June 27, 2005; to the Committee on Commerce, Science, and 
     Transportation.
       EC-2926. 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 DHC 8 400 Series 
     Airplanes'' ((RIN2120-AA64)(2005-0285)) received on June 27, 
     2005; to the Committee on Commerce, Science, and 
     Transportation.
       EC-2927. A communication from the Program Analyst, Federal 
     Aviation Administration, Department of Transportation, 
     transmitting, pursuant to law, the report of a rule entitled 
     ``Airworthiness Directives: Fokker Model F.28 Mark 0100 
     Airplanes'' ((RIN2120-AA64)(2005-0284)) received on June 27, 
     2005; to the Committee on Commerce, Science, and 
     Transportation.
       EC-2928. A communication from the Program Analyst, Federal 
     Aviation Administration, Department of Transportation, 
     transmitting, pursuant to law, the report of a rule entitled 
     ``Airworthiness Directives: Airbus Model A319, A320, and A321 
     Series Airplanes'' ((RIN2120-AA64)(2005-0287)) received on 
     June 27, 2005; to the Committee on Commerce, Science, and 
     Transportation.
       EC-2929. 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 767-200, 300, and 
     400ER Series Airplanes Equipped with Door-Mounted Escape 
     Slides'' ((RIN2120-AA64)(2005-0286)) received on June 27, 
     2005; to the Committee on Commerce, Science, and 
     Transportation.
       EC-2930. A communication from the Program Analyst, Federal 
     Aviation Administration, Department of Transportation, 
     transmitting, pursuant to law, the report of a rule entitled 
     ``Airworthiness Directives: General Electric Company CF6-45A, 
     CF6-50A, CF6-50C, and CF6-50E Series Turbofan Engines; 
     Correction'' ((RIN2120-AA64)(2005-0288)) received on June 27, 
     2005; to the Committee on Commerce, Science, and 
     Transportation.
       EC-2931. A communication from the Program Analyst, Federal 
     Aviation Administration, Department of Transportation, 
     transmitting, pursuant to law, the report of a rule entitled 
     ``Airworthiness Directives: Revo, Incorporated Models 
     Colonial C-2, Lake LA-4, Lake LA-4-4A, Lake LA-4P, and Lake 
     LA-4-200 Airplanes'' ((RIN2120-AA64)(2005-0289)) received on 
     June 27, 2005; to the Committee on Commerce, Science, and 
     Transportation.
       EC-2932. 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 S-20, 
     S-1200, D-2000, and D-3000 Series Magnetos'' ((RIN2120-
     AA64)(2005-0290)) received on June 27, 2005; to the Committee 
     on Commerce, Science, and Transportation.
       EC-2933. A communication from the Program Analyst, Federal 
     Aviation Administration, Department of Transportation, 
     transmitting, pursuant to law, the report of a rule entitled 
     ``Airworthiness Directives: Turbomeca S.A. Arrius 2 B1, 2 
     B1A, 2 B1A-1, and 2 B2 Turboshaft Engines'' ((RIN2120-
     AA64)(2005-0291)) received on June 27, 2005; to the Committee 
     on Commerce, Science, and Transportation.
       EC-2934. A communication from the Program Analyst, Federal 
     Aviation Administration, Department of Transportation, 
     transmitting, pursuant to law, the report of a rule entitled 
     ``Airworthiness Directives: Cessna Aircraft Company Models 
     401, 401A, 402, 402A,402B,411, and 411A Airplanes'' 
     ((RIN2120-AA64)(2005-0292)) received on June 27, 2005; to the 
     Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation.
       EC-2935. A communication from the Program Analyst, Federal 
     Aviation Administration, Department of Transportation, 
     transmitting, pursuant to law, the report of a rule entitled 
     ``Airworthiness Directives: Cessna Aircraft Company Models 
     402C and 414A Airplanes'' ((RIN2120-AA64)(2005-0293)) 
     received on June 27, 2005; to the Committee on Commerce, 
     Science, and Transportation.
       EC-2936. A communication from the Program Analyst, Federal 
     Aviation Administration, Department of Transportation, 
     transmitting, pursuant to law, the report of a rule entitled 
     ``Airworthiness Directives: GROB-WERKE Model G120A 
     Airplanes'' ((RIN2120-AA64)(2005-0294)) received on June 27, 
     2005; to the Committee on Commerce, Science, and 
     Transportation.
       EC-2937. 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 737-200, 300, 400, 
     500, 600, 700, 800, 900, 757-200, and 300 Series Airplanes; 
     and McDonnell Douglas Model DC 10-10, DC 10-10F, DC 10-30, DC 
     10-30F, DC 10-40, MD 10-10F, MD 10-30F, MD-11, and MD-11F 
     Airplanes'' ((RIN2120-AA64)(2005-0295)) received on June 27, 
     2005; to the Committee on Commerce, Science, and 
     Transportation.
       EC-2938. 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 757-200, -200PF, and 
     -200CB Series Airplanes'' ((RIN2120-AA64)(2005-0296)) 
     received on June 27, 2005; to the Committee on Commerce, 
     Science, and Transportation.
       EC-2939. 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 Corporation 
     Model S-92A Helicopters'' ((RIN2120-AA64) (2005-0297)) 
     received on June 27, 2005; to the Committee on Commerce, 
     Science, and Transportation.
       EC-2940. A communication from the Principal Deputy 
     Associate Administrator, Environmental Protection Agency, 
     transmitting, pursuant to law, the report of a rule entitled 
     ``Approval and Promulgation of Air Quality Implementation 
     Plans; Maryland; Approval of Clarifications of Requirements 
     for Fuel-burning Equipment'' (FRL7933-6) received on June 28, 
     2005; to the Committee on Environment and Public Works.
       EC-2941. A communication from the Principal Deputy 
     Associate Administrator, Environmental Protection Agency, 
     transmitting, pursuant to law, the report of a rule entitled 
     ``Approval and Promulgation of Implementation Plans; Texas; 
     Transportation Conformity'' (FRL7928-6) received on June 28, 
     2005; to the Committee on Environment and Public Works.
       EC-2942. A communication from the Principal Deputy 
     Associate Administrator, Environmental Protection Agency, 
     transmitting, pursuant to law, the report of a rule entitled 
     ``Fenpropathrin; Re-Establishment of Tolerance for Emergency 
     Exemption'' (FRL7723-2) received on June 28, 2005; to the 
     Committee on Environment and Public Works.
       EC-2943. A communication from the Acting Director, Office 
     of Congressional Affairs, United States Nuclear Regulatory 
     Commission, transmitting, pursuant to law, the report of a 
     rule entitled ``Public Records'' (RIN3150-AH12) received on 
     June 28, 2005; to the Committee on Environment and Public 
     Works.
       EC-2944. A communication from the Acting Director, Office 
     of Congressional Affairs, United States Nuclear Regulatory 
     Commission, transmitting, pursuant to law, the report of a 
     rule entitled ``Export and Import of Radioactive Materials: 
     Security Policies'' (RIN3150-AH44) received on June 28, 2005; 
     to the Committee on Environment and Public Works.
       EC-2945. A communication from the Assistant Secretary of 
     the Army for Civil Works, Department of Defense, 
     transmitting, pursuant to law, a report relative to the Flood 
     Damage Reduction Project in Centralia and Chehalis, Lewis 
     County, Washington; to the Committee on Environment and 
     Public Works.
       EC-2946. A communication from the Special Trustee for 
     American Indians, Department of the Interior, transmitting, 
     pursuant to law, the report of a rule entitled ``Deposit of 
     Proceeds from Lands Withdrawn for Native Selection'' 
     (RIN1035-AA04) received on June 28, 2005; to the Committee on 
     Indian Affairs.
       EC-2947. A communication from the Under Secretary of 
     Defense for Acquisition, Technology, and Logistics, 
     transmitting, pursuant to law, a report (1 subject on 1 disc 
     entitled ``Response to Telephone Inquiries to Commissioner 
     Hill Regarding Recommendations in Texas'') relative to the 
     Defense Base Closure and Realignment Act of 1990, as amended; 
     to the Committee on Armed Services.
       EC-2948. A communication from the Under Secretary of 
     Defense for Acquisition, Technology, and Logistics, 
     transmitting, pursuant to law, a report (4 subjects on 1 disc 
     beginning with ``Navy Response Regarding Relocation of Naval 
     Submarine School from Naval Submarine Base New London, CT'') 
     relative to the Defense Base Closure and Realignment Act of 
     1990, as amended; to the Committee on Armed Services.
       EC-2949. A communication from the Under Secretary of 
     Defense for Acquisition, Technology, and Logistics, 
     transmitting, pursuant to law, a report (1 subject on 1 disc 
     entitled ``Fort Bliss, TX Net Fires Center Concept Brief'') 
     relative to the Defense Base Closure and Realignment Act of 
     1990, as amended; to the Committee on Armed Services.
       EC-2950. A communication from the Under Secretary of 
     Defense for Acquisition, Technology, and Logistics, 
     transmitting, pursuant to law, a report (3 subjects on 1 disc 
     beginning with ``Master Plan for Fort Knox, KY'') relative to 
     the Defense Base Closure and Realignment Act of 1990, as 
     amended; to the Committee on Armed Services.
       EC-2951. A communication from the Director, Executive 
     Office of the President, transmitting, the report of proposed 
     legislation entitled ``The Government Reorganization and 
     Program Performance Improvement Act of 2005''; to the 
     Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs.
       EC-2952. A communication from the General Counsel, Office 
     of Management and Budget, transmitting, pursuant to law, the 
     report of a rule entitled ``Regulation on Maintaining 
     Telecommunication Services During a Crisis or Emergency in 
     Federally-owned Buildings'' received on June 28, 2005; to the 
     Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs.

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       EC-2953. A communication from the Chairman, Postal Rate 
     Commission, transmitting, pursuant to law, the Annual Postal 
     Rate Commission Report on International Mail Costs, Revenues 
     and Volumes for Fiscal Year 2004; to the Committee on 
     Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs.
       EC-2954. A communication from the Investment Manager, 
     Treasury Division, Army and Air Force Exchange Service, 
     transmitting, pursuant to law, reports entitled ``Retirement 
     Annuity Plan for Employees of the Army and Air Force Exchange 
     Service''; ``Supplemental Deferred Compensation Plan for 
     Members of the Executive Management Program of the Army and 
     Air Force Exchange Service''; and ``Retirement Savings Plan 
     and Trust for Employees of the Army and Air Force Exchange 
     Service''; to the Committee on Homeland Security and 
     Governmental Affairs.
       EC-2955. A communication from the Counsel for Legislation 
     and Regulations, Office of the Inspector General, Department 
     of Housing and Urban Development, transmitting, pursuant to 
     law, the report of a rule entitled ``Office of Inspector 
     General (OIG) Subpoenas and Production in Response to 
     Subpoenas or Demands of Courts or Other Authorities'' 
     (RIN2508-AA14) received on June 28, 2005; to the Committee on 
     Banking, Housing, and Urban Affairs.
       EC-2956. A communication from the General Counsel, Federal 
     Emergency Management Agency, Department of Homeland Security, 
     transmitting, pursuant to law, the report of a rule entitled 
     ``Changes in Flood Elevation Determinations'' (44 CFR 65) 
     received on June 28, 2005; to the Committee on Banking, 
     Housing, and Urban Affairs.
       EC-2957. A communication from the General Counsel, Federal 
     Emergency Management Agency, Department of Homeland Security, 
     transmitting, pursuant to law, the report of a rule entitled 
     ``Suspension of Community Eligibility'' (44 CFR 64) received 
     on June 28, 2005; to the Committee on Banking, Housing, and 
     Urban Affairs.
       EC-2958. A communication from the General Counsel, Federal 
     Emergency Management Agency, Department of Homeland Security, 
     transmitting, pursuant to law, the report of a rule entitled 
     ``Changes in Flood Elevation Determination'' (70 FR 30643) 
     received on June 28, 2005; to the Committee on Banking, 
     Housing, and Urban Affairs.
       EC-2959. A communication from the General Counsel, Federal 
     Emergency Management Agency, Department of Homeland Security, 
     transmitting, pursuant to law, the report of a rule entitled 
     ``Final Flood Elevation Determinations'' (44 CFR 67) received 
     on June 28, 2005; to the Committee on Banking, Housing, and 
     Urban Affairs.
       EC-2960. A communication from the Chairman and President, 
     Export-Import Bank of the United States, transmitting, 
     pursuant to law, a report relative to transactions involving 
     U.S. exports to Canada; to the Committee on Banking, Housing, 
     and Urban Affairs.
       EC-2961. A communication from the Acting Assistant 
     Secretary for Legislative Affairs, Department of State, 
     transmitting, pursuant to law, the six-month periodic report 
     on the national emergency with respect to the proliferation 
     of weapons of mass destruction that was declared in Executive 
     Order 12938 of November 14, 1994; to the Committee on 
     Banking, Housing, and Urban Affairs.
       EC-2962. A communication from the Administrator, Rural 
     Business-Cooperative Service, Department of Agriculture, 
     transmitting, pursuant to law, the report of a rule entitled 
     ``Intermediary Relending Program Direct Final Rule'' 
     (RIN0570-AA42) received on June 28, 2005; to the Committee on 
     Agriculture, Nutrition, and Forestry.
       EC-2963. A communication from the Acting Administrator, 
     Agriculture Marketing Service, Department of Agriculture, 
     transmitting, pursuant to law, the report of a rule entitled 
     ``Avocados Grown in South Florida; Increased Assessment 
     Rate'' (FV05-915-1 FR) received on June 28, 2005; to the 
     Committee on Agriculture, Nutrition, and Forestry.
       EC-2964. A communication from the Acting Administrator, 
     Agriculture Marketing Service, Department of Agriculture, 
     transmitting, pursuant to law, the report of a rule entitled 
     ``Apricots Grown in Designed Counties in Washington; 
     Decreased Assessment Rate'' (FV05-922-1 IFR) received on June 
     28, 2005; to the Committee on Agriculture, Nutrition, and 
     Forestry.
       EC-2965. A communication from the Acting Administrator, 
     Agriculture Marketing Service, Department of Agriculture, 
     transmitting, pursuant to law, the report of a rule entitled 
     ``Almonds Grown in California; Revision to Requirements 
     Regarding Credit for Promotion and Advertising'' (FV05-981-1 
     IFR) received on June 28, 2005; to the Committee on 
     Agriculture, Nutrition, and Forestry.
       EC-2966. A communication from the Acting Administrator, 
     Agriculture Marketing Service, Department of Agriculture, 
     transmitting, pursuant to law, the report of a rule entitled 
     ``Irish Potatoes Grown in Colorado; Decreased Assessment 
     Rate'' (FV05-948-2 IFR) received on June 28, 2005; to the 
     Committee on Agriculture, Nutrition, and Forestry.
       EC-2967. A communication from the Principal Deputy 
     Associate Administrator, Office of Policy, Economics, and 
     Innovation, Environmental Protection Agency, transmitting, 
     pursuant to law, the report of a rule entitled ``Dimethyl 
     Ether; Exemption from the Requirement of a Tolerance; 
     Technical Correction'' (FRL No. 7721-1) received on June 28, 
     2005; to the Committee on Agriculture, Nutrition, and 
     Forestry.
       EC-2968. A communication from the Principal Deputy 
     Associate Administrator, Office of Policy, Economics, and 
     Innovation, Environmental Protection Agency, transmitting, 
     pursuant to law, the report of a rule entitled ``Alpha-
     cyclodextrin, Beta-cyclodextrin, and Gamma-cyclodextrin; 
     Exemption from the Requirement of a Tolerance'' (FRL No. 
     7720-9) received on June 28, 2005; to the Committee on 
     Agriculture, Nutrition, and Forestry.
       EC-2969. A communication from the Congressional Review 
     Coordinator, Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service, 
     Department of Agriculture, transmitting, pursuant to law, the 
     report of a rule entitled ``Mexican Fruit Fly; Interstate 
     Movement of Regulated Articles'' (APHIS Docket No. 03-059-3) 
     received on June 28, 2005; to the Committee on Agriculture, 
     Nutrition, and Forestry.

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