[Congressional Record (Bound Edition), Volume 151 (2005), Part 2]
[House]
[Pages 1766-1768]
[From the U.S. Government Publishing Office, www.gpo.gov]




                     EXECUTIVE COMMUNICATIONS, ETC.

  Under clause 8 of rule XII, executive communications were taken from 
the Speaker's table and referred as follows:

       604. A letter from the Executive Director, Commodity 
     Futures Trading Commission, transmitting the Commission's 
     final rule -- Application Procedures for Registration as a 
     Derivatives Transaction Execution Facility or Designation as 
     a Contract Market (RIN: 3038-AC14) received January 24, 2005, 
     pursuant to 5 U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A); to the Committee on 
     Agriculture.
       605. A letter from the Acting Administrator, FSIS, 
     Department of Agriculture, transmitting the Department's 
     final rule -- Uniform Compliance Date for Food Labeling 
     Regulations [Docket No. 03-026F] (RIN: 0583-AD05) received 
     January 19, 2005, pursuant to 5 U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A); to the 
     Committee on Agriculture.
       606. A letter from the Administrator, AMS, Department of 
     Agriculture, transmitting the Department's final rule -- 
     Exemption of Organic Handlers From Assessments for Market 
     Promotion Activities Under Marketing Order Programs [Docket 
     No. FV03-900-1 FR] received January 21, 2005, pursuant to 5 
     U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A); to the Committee on Agriculture.
       607. A letter from the Acting Under Secretary for Rural 
     Development, Department of Agriculture, transmitting the 
     Department's final rule -- Guaranteed Rural Rental Housing 
     Program; Secondary Mortgage Market Participation (RIN: 0575-
     AC28) received January 19, 2005, pursuant to 5 U.S.C. 
     801(a)(1)(A); to the Committee on Financial Services.
       608. A letter from the Regulations Coordinator, Department 
     of Health and Human Services, transmitting the Department's 
     final rule -- Establishment of Vaccination Clinics; User Fees 
     for Investigational New Drug (IND) Influenza Vaccine Services 
     and Vaccines (RIN: 0920-AA11) received January 21, 2005, 
     pursuant to 5 U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A); to the Committee on Energy 
     and Commerce.
       609. A letter from the Secretary, Department of Education, 
     transmitting a report, covering FY 2004, concerning surplus 
     Federal real property disposed of to educational 
     institutions, pursuant to 40 U.S.C. 484(o)(1); to the 
     Committee on Government Reform.
       610. A letter from the Chairman, Council of the District of 
     Columbia, transmitting a copy of D.C. ACT 15-690, ``Jenkins 
     Row Economic Development Act of 2004,'' pursuant to D.C. Code 
     section 1-233(c)(1); to the Committee on Government Reform.
       611. A letter from the Chairman, Council of the District of 
     Columbia, transmitting a copy of D.C. ACT 15-691, 
     ``Apprenticeship Requirements Amendment Act of 2004,'' 
     pursuant to D.C. Code section 1-233(c)(1); to the Committee 
     on Government Reform.
       612. A letter from the Chairman, Council of the District of 
     Columbia, transmitting a copy of D.C. ACT 15-692, ``Minimum 
     Wage Amendment Act of 2004,'' pursuant to D.C. Code section 
     1-233(c)(1); to the Committee on Government Reform.

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       613. A letter from the Chairman, Council of the District of 
     Columbia, transmitting a copy of D.C. ACT 15-696, ``Low-
     Income Housing Tax Credit Fund Act of 2004,'' pursuant to 
     D.C. Code section 1-233(c)(1); to the Committee on Government 
     Reform.
       614. A letter from the Chairman, Council of the District of 
     Columbia, transmitting a copy of D.C. ACT 15-693, ``Retail 
     Service Station Amendment Act of 2004,'' pursuant to D.C. 
     Code section 1-233(c)(1); to the Committee on Government 
     Reform.
       615. A letter from the Chairman, Council of the District of 
     Columbia, transmitting a copy of D.C. ACT 15-694, ``Free 
     Clinic Assistance Program Extension Amendment Act of 2004,'' 
     pursuant to D.C. Code section 1-233(c)(1); to the Committee 
     on Government Reform.
       616. A letter from the Chairman, Council of the District of 
     Columbia, transmitting a copy of D.C. ACT 15-697, 
     ``Retirement Reform Act Amendment Act of 2004,'' pursuant to 
     D.C. Code section 1-233(c)(1); to the Committee on Government 
     Reform.
       617. A letter from the Chairman, Council of the District of 
     Columbia, transmitting a copy of D.C. ACT 15-699, ``Skyland 
     Site Acquisition Support Act of 2004,'' pursuant to D.C. Code 
     section 1-233(c)(1); to the Committee on Government Reform.
       618. A letter from the Chairman, Council of the District of 
     Columbia, transmitting a copy of D.C. ACT 15-698, ``Closing 
     of a Portion of Public Alley in Square 5196, S.O. 02-2763, 
     Act of 2004,'' pursuant to D.C. Code section 1-233(c)(1); to 
     the Committee on Government Reform.
       619. A letter from the Chairman, Council of the District of 
     Columbia, transmitting a copy of D.C. ACT 15-700, ``Multiple 
     Dwelling Residence Water Lead Level Test Act of 2004,'' 
     pursuant to D.C. Code section 1-233(c)(1); to the Committee 
     on Government Reform.
       620. A letter from the Chairman, Council of the District of 
     Columbia, transmitting a copy of D.C. ACT 15-702, ``Closing 
     of a Portion of a Public Alley in Square 2032, S.O. 02-5133, 
     Act of 2004,'' pursuant to D.C. Code section 1-233(c)(1); to 
     the Committee on Government Reform.
       621. A letter from the Chairman, Council of the District of 
     Columbia, transmitting a copy of D.C. ACT 15-704, 
     ``Department of Motor Vehicles Reform Amendment Act of 
     2004,'' pursuant to D.C. Code section 1-233(c)(1); to the 
     Committee on Government Reform.
       622. A letter from the Chairman, Council of the District of 
     Columbia, transmitting a copy of D.C. ACT 15-715, ``School 
     Safety and Security Contracting Procedures Temporary Act of 
     2004,'' pursuant to D.C. Code section 1-233(c)(1); to the 
     Committee on Government Reform.
       623. A letter from the Chairman, Council of the District of 
     Columbia, transmitting a copy of D.C. ACT 15-705, 
     ``Restaurant Candles Permission Amendment Act of 2004,'' 
     pursuant to D.C. Code section 1-233(c)(1); to the Committee 
     on Government Reform.
       624. A letter from the Chairman, Council of the District of 
     Columbia, transmitting a copy of D.C. ACT 15-716, ``Child and 
     Youth, Safety and Health Omnibus Second Temporary Amendment 
     Act of 2004,'' pursuant to D.C. Code section 1-233(c)(1); to 
     the Committee on Government Reform.
       625. A letter from the Chairman, Council of the District of 
     Columbia, transmitting a copy of D.C. ACT 15-714, ``District 
     Government Reemployment Annuitant Offset Alternative 
     Temporary Amendment Act of 2004,'' pursuant to D.C. Code 
     section 1-233(c)(1); to the Committee on Government Reform.
       626. A letter from the Chairman, Council of the District of 
     Columbia, transmitting a copy of D.C. ACT 15-701, 
     ``Distracted Driving Safety Revised Amendment Act of 2004,'' 
     pursuant to D.C. Code section 1-233(c)(1); to the Committee 
     on Government Reform.
       627. A letter from the Chairman, Council of the District of 
     Columbia, transmitting a copy of D.C. ACT 15-713, ``Bonus 
     Depreciation De-Coupling Temporary Act of 2004,'' pursuant to 
     D.C. Code section 1-233(c)(1); to the Committee on Government 
     Reform.
       628. A letter from the Chairman, Council of the District of 
     Columbia, transmitting a copy of D.C. ACT 15-706, ``Domestic 
     Partnership Protection Amendment Act of 2004,'' pursuant to 
     D.C. Code section 1-233(c)(1); to the Committee on Government 
     Reform.
       629. A letter from the Chairman, Council of the District of 
     Columbia, transmitting a copy of D.C. ACT 15-711, ``Public 
     Congestion and Venue Protection Temporary Amendment Act of 
     2004,'' pursuant to D.C. Code section 1-233(c)(1); to the 
     Committee on Government Reform.
       630. A letter from the Chairman, Council of the District of 
     Columbia, transmitting a copy of D.C. ACT 15-710, ``Real 
     Property Disposition Economic Analysis Second Temporary 
     Amendment Act of 2004,'' pursuant to D.C. Code section 1-
     233(c)(1); to the Committee on Government Reform.
       631. A letter from the Chairman, Council of the District of 
     Columbia, transmitting a copy of D.C. ACT 15-712, ``Estate 
     and Inheritance Tax Clarification Temporary Act of 2004,'' 
     pursuant to D.C. Code section 1-233(c)(1); to the Committee 
     on Government Reform.
       632. A letter from the Chairman, Council of the District of 
     Columbia, transmitting a copy of D.C. ACT 15-709, 
     ``Certificate of Title Excise Tax Exemption Temporary 
     Amendment Act of 2004,'' pursuant to D.C. Code section 1-
     233(c)(1); to the Committee on Government Reform.
       633. A letter from the Chairman, Council of the District of 
     Columbia, transmitting a copy of D.C. ACT 15-737, ``Operation 
     Enduring Freedom and Operation Iraqi Freedom Active Duty Pay 
     Differential Extension Second Temporary Amendment Act of 
     2004,'' pursuant to D.C. Code section 1-233(c)(1); to the 
     Committee on Government Reform.
       634. A letter from the Chairman, Council of the District of 
     Columbia, transmitting a copy of D.C. ACT 15-717, ``Ballpark 
     Omnibus Financing and Revenue Act of 2004,'' pursuant to D.C. 
     Code section 1-233(c)(1); to the Committee on Government 
     Reform.
       635. A letter from the Chairman, Council of the District of 
     Columbia, transmitting a copy of D.C. ACT 15-736, 
     ``Depreciation Allowance for Small Business De-Coupling from 
     the Internal Revenue Code Second Temporary Act of 2004,'' 
     pursuant to D.C. Code section 1-233(c)(1); to the Committee 
     on Government Reform.
       636. A letter from the Chairman, Council of the District of 
     Columbia, transmitting a copy of D.C. ACT 15-703, ``Closing 
     of a Public Alley in Square 317, S.O. 04-7832, Act of 2004,'' 
     pursuant to D.C. Code section 1-233(c)(1); to the Committee 
     on Government Reform.
       637. A letter from the Chairman, Council of the District of 
     Columbia, transmitting a copy of D.C. ACT 15-735, ``Water 
     Pollution Control Temporary Amendment Act of 2004,'' pursuant 
     to D.C. Code section 1-233(c)(1); to the Committee on 
     Government Reform.
       638. A letter from the Chairman, Council of the District of 
     Columbia, transmitting a copy of D.C. ACT 15-708, ``Studio 
     Theatre, Inc. Economic Assistance Act of 2004,'' pursuant to 
     D.C. Code section 1-233(c)(1); to the Committee on Government 
     Reform.
       639. A letter from the Chairman, Council of the District of 
     Columbia, transmitting a copy of D.C. ACT 15-707, 
     ``Dedication and Designation of Portions of New Jersey Avenue 
     S.E., 4th St., S.E., and Tingey Street, S.E., S.O. 03-1420, 
     Act of 2004,'' pursuant to D.C. Code section 1-233(c)(1); to 
     the Committee on Government Reform.
       640. A letter from the Director, Office of Procurement of 
     Property Management, Department of Agriculture, transmitting 
     the Department's final rule -- Agriculture Acquisition 
     Regulation: Miscellaneous Amendments (AGAR Case 2004-01) 
     (RIN: 0599-AA11) received January 10, 2005, pursuant to 5 
     U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A); to the Committee on Government Reform.
       641. A letter from the Director, Office of White House 
     Liaison, Department of Commerce, transmitting a report 
     pursuant to the Federal Vacancies Reform Act of 1998; to the 
     Committee on Government Reform.
       642. A letter from the Director, Office of White House 
     Liaison, Department of Commerce, transmitting a report 
     pursuant to the Federal Vacancies Reform Act of 1998; to the 
     Committee on Government Reform.
       643. A letter from the Human Resources Specialist, 
     Department of Labor, transmitting a report pursuant to the 
     Federal Vacancies Reform Act of 1998; to the Committee on 
     Government Reform.
       644. A letter from the Chairman & CEO, Farm Credit 
     Administration, transmitting the FY 2004 report pursuant to 
     the Federal Managers' Financial Integrity Act, pursuant to 31 
     U.S.C. 3512(c)(3); to the Committee on Government Reform.
       645. A letter from the Comptroller General, General 
     Accounting Office, transmitting the Office's Performance and 
     Accountability Report for FY 2004, pursuant to 31 U.S.C. 719; 
     to the Committee on Government Reform.
       646. A letter from the Deputy Chief Acquisition Officer, 
     GSA, National Aeronautics and Space Administration, 
     transmitting the Administration's final rule -- Federal 
     Acquisition Circular 2001-26; Introduction -- received 
     January 3, 2005, pursuant to 5 U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A); to the 
     Committee on Government Reform.
       647. A letter from the Deputy Chief Acquisition Officer, 
     GSA, National Aeronautics and Space Administration, 
     transmitting the Administration's final rule -- Federal 
     Acquisition Circular 2001-27; Introduction -- received 
     January 13, 2005, pursuant to 5 U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A); to the 
     Committee on Government Reform.
       648. A letter from the Deputy Archivist, National Archives 
     and Records Administration, transmitting the Administration's 
     final rule -- Records Management; Unscheduled Records (RIN: 
     3095-AB41) received December 7, 2004, pursuant to 5 U.S.C. 
     801(a)(1)(A); to the Committee on Government Reform.
       649. A letter from the Deputy Director, Office of 
     Administration and Information Management, Office of 
     Government Ethics, transmitting a report pursuant to the 
     Federal Vacancies Reform Act of 1998; to the Committee on 
     Government Reform.
       650. A letter from the Director, Office of Personnel 
     Management, transmitting the Office's final rule -- General 
     Schedule Locality Pay Areas (RIN: 3206-AJ45) received 
     December 29, 2004, pursuant to 5 U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A); to the 
     Committee on Government Reform.
       651. A letter from the Director, Office of Personnel 
     Management, transmitting the Office's final rule -- Senior 
     Executive Service

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     Pay and Performance Awards; Aggregate Limitation on Pay (RIN: 
     3206-AK34) received December 15, 2004, pursuant to 5 U.S.C. 
     801(a)(1)(A); to the Committee on Government Reform.
       652. A letter from the Director, Office of Personnel 
     Management, transmitting the Office's final rule -- Federal 
     Employees' Retirement System; Death Benefits and Employee 
     Refunds (RIN: 3206-AK57) received December 27, 2004, pursuant 
     to 5 U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A); to the Committee on Government 
     Reform.
       653. A letter from the Executive Secretary and Chief of 
     Staff, U.S. Agency for International Development, 
     transmitting a report pursuant to the Federal Vacancies 
     Reform Act of 1998; to the Committee on Government Reform.
       654. A letter from the Chairman, Board of Governors, United 
     States Postal Service, transmitting a copy of the annual 
     report in compliance with the Government in the Sunshine Act 
     covering the calendar year 2004, pursuant to 5 U.S.C. 
     552b(j); to the Committee on Government Reform.
       655. A letter from the Rules Administrator, Bureau of 
     Prisons, Department of Justice, transmitting the Department's 
     ``Major'' final rule -- Community Confinement [BOP Docket No. 
     1127-F] (RIN: 1120-AB27) received January 31, 2005, pursuant 
     to 5 U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A); to the Committee on the Judiciary.
       656. A letter from the General Counsel, Executive Office 
     for Immigration Review, Department of Justice, transmitting 
     the Department's final rule -- Execution of Removal Orders; 
     Countries to Which Aliens May Be Removed [EOIR No. 146F; AG 
     Order No. 2746-2004] (RIN: 1125-AA50) received January 9, 
     2005, pursuant to 5 U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A); to the Committee on 
     the Judiciary.
       657. A letter from the Regulations Coordinator, Department 
     of Health and Human Services, transmitting the Department's 
     ``Major'' final rule -- Final Regulations for Health Coverage 
     Portability for Group Health Plans and Group Health Insurance 
     Issuers under HIPAA Titles I & IV (RIN: 0938-AL43) received 
     December 30, 2004, pursuant to 5 U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A); to the 
     Committee on Ways and Means.
       658. A letter from the Assistant Secretary, Employee 
     Benefits Security Administration, Department of Labor, 
     transmitting the Department's ``Major'' final rule -- Final 
     Regulations for Health Coverage Portability for Group Health 
     Plans and Group Health Insurance under HIPAA Titles I & IV 
     (RIN: 1210-AA54) received December 30, 2004, pursuant to 5 
     U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A); to the Committee on Ways and Means.
       659. A letter from the Acting Chief, Publications and 
     Regulations Branch, Internal Revenue Service, transmitting 
     the Service's final rule -- Domestic reinvestment plans and 
     other guidance under section 965 [Notice 2005-10] received 
     January 14, 2005, pursuant to 5 U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A); to the 
     Committee on Ways and Means.
       660. A letter from the Acting Chief, Publications and 
     Regulations Branch, Internal Revenue Service, transmitting 
     the Service's final rule -- Additional Relief for Like-Kind 
     Exchanges for Which Deadlines May Be Postponed Under Sections 
     7508 and 7508A of the Internal Revenue Code [Notice 2005-3] 
     received January 14, 2005, pursuant to 5 U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A); 
     to the Committee on Ways and Means.
       661. A letter from the Chief, Publications and Regulations 
     Branch, Internal Revenue Service, transmitting the Service's 
     final rule -- Returns Required on Magnetic Media [TD 9175] 
     (RIN: 1545-BE19) received January 14, 2005, pursuant to 5 
     U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A); to the Committee on Ways and Means.
       662. A letter from the Regulations Coordinator, Centers for 
     Medicare & Medicaid Services, Department of Health and Human 
     Services, transmitting the Department's ``Major'' final rule 
     -- Medicare Program; Medicare Prescription DrugBenefit [CMS-
     4068-F] (RIN: 0938-AN08) received January 21, 2005, pursuant 
     to 5 U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A); jointly to the Committees on Energy 
     and Commerce and Ways and Means.
       663. A letter from the Regulations Coordinator, Centers for 
     Medicare & Medicaid Services, Department of Health and Human 
     Services, transmitting the Department's ``Major'' final rule 
     -- Medicare Program; Establishment of the Medicare Advantage 
     Program [CMS-4069-F] (RIN: 0938-AN06) received January 21, 
     2005, pursuant to 5 U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A); jointly to the 
     Committees on Ways and Means and Energy and Commerce.

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