[Congressional Record (Bound Edition), Volume 152 (2006), Part 11]
[Senate]
[Pages 15454-15455]
[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-7601. A communication from the United States Trade 
     Representative, Executive Office of the President, 
     transmitting, pursuant to law, a report relative to a free 
     trade agreement between the United States and the Republic of 
     Peru; to the Committee on Finance.
       EC-7602. A communication from the Regulations Officer, 
     Social Security Administration, transmitting, pursuant to 
     law, the report of a rule entitled ``Federal Old-Age, 
     Survivors, and Disability Insurance Supplemental Security 
     Income; Collection of Overdue Program and Administrative 
     Debts Using Federal Salary Offset'' (RIN0960-AE89) received 
     on July 17, 2006; to the Committee on Finance.
       EC-7603. A communication from the Chief, Publications and 
     Regulations Branch, Internal Revenue Service, Department of 
     the Treasury, transmitting, pursuant to law, the report of a 
     rule entitled ``Effect of Elections in Certain Multi-Step 
     Transactions'' ((RIN1545-BB68)(TD 9271)) received on July 13, 
     2006; to the Committee on Finance.
       EC-7604. A communication from the Chief, Publications and 
     Regulations Branch, Internal Revenue Service, Department of 
     the Treasury, transmitting, pursuant to law, the report of a 
     rule entitled ``Field Directive on Asset Class and 
     Depreciation for Casino Construction Costs'' received on July 
     13, 2006; to the Committee on Finance.
       EC-7605. A communication from the Chief, Publications and 
     Regulations Branch, Internal Revenue Service, Department of 
     the Treasury, transmitting, pursuant to law, the report of a 
     rule entitled ``Disclosure of Return Information by Certain 
     Officers and Employees for Investigative Purposes'' 
     ((RIN1545-BB16)(TD 9274)) received on July 13, 2006; to the 
     Committee on Finance.
       EC-7606. A communication from the Interim Staff Director, 
     United States Sentencing Commission, transmitting, pursuant 
     to law, the Commission's 2005 Annual Report and Sourcebook of 
     Federal Sentencing Statistics; to the Committee on the 
     Judiciary.
       EC-7607. A communication from the Deputy Director, 
     Regulations and Rulings Division, Alcohol and Tobacco Tax and 
     Trade Bureau, transmitting, pursuant to law, the report of a 
     rule entitled ``Establishment of the Saddle Rock-Malibu 
     Viticultural Areas'' ((RIN1513-AB15)(T.D. TTB-52)) received 
     on July 18, 2006; to the Committee on the Judiciary.
       EC-7608. A communication from the Deputy Director, 
     Regulations and Rulings Division, Alcohol and Tobacco Tax and 
     Trade Bureau, transmitting, pursuant to law, the report of a 
     rule entitled ``Establishment of the Alta Mesa, Borden Ranch, 
     Clements Hills, Cosumnes River, Jahant, Mokelumne River, and 
     Sloughhouse Viticultural Areas'' ((RIN1513-AA82 thru 1513-
     AA88)(T.D. TTB-50)) received on July 18, 2006; to the 
     Committee on the Judiciary.
       EC-7609. A communication from the Deputy Director, 
     Regulations and Rulings Division, Alcohol and Tobacco Tax and 
     Trade Bureau, transmitting, pursuant to law, the report of a 
     rule entitled ``Establishment of the Eola-Amity Hills 
     Viticultural Area'' ((RIN1513-AA41)(T.D. TTB-51)) received on 
     July 18, 2006; to the Committee on the Judiciary.
       EC-7610. A communication from the Attorney Advisor, United 
     States Coast Guard, Department of Homeland Security, 
     transmitting , pursuant to law, the report of a rule entitled 
     ``Coast Guard Organization; Activities Europe'' (RIN1625-
     AA03) received on July 13, 2006; to the Committee on 
     Commerce, Science, and Transportation.
       EC-7611. A communication from the Chief, Regulations and 
     Administrative Law, United States Coast Guard, Department of 
     Homeland Security, transmitting, pursuant to law, the report 
     of a rule entitled ``Special Local Regulations (including 4 
     regulations): [CGD05-06-025], [CGD05-06-037], [CGD05-06-033], 
     [CGD05-06-036]'' (RIN1625-AA08) received on July 13, 2006; to 
     the Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation.
       EC-7612. A communication from the Chief, Regulations and 
     Administrative Law, United States Coast Guard, Department of 
     Homeland Security, transmitting, pursuant to law, the report 
     of a rule entitled ``Drawbridge Operations (including 2 
     regulations): [CGD05-05-041], [CGD07-04-136]'' (RIN1625-AA09) 
     received on July 13, 2006; to the Committee on Commerce, 
     Science, and Transportation.
       EC-7613. A communication from the Chief, Regulations and 
     Administrative Law, United States Coast Guard, Department of 
     Homeland Security, transmitting, pursuant to law, the report 
     of a rule entitled ``Special Local Regulations (including 3 
     regulations): [CGD07-06-108], [CGD07-06-107], [CGD05-06-
     065]'' (RIN1625-AA08) received on July 13, 2006; to the 
     Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation.
       EC-7614. A communication from the Chief, Regulations and 
     Administrative Law, United States Coast Guard, Department of 
     Homeland Security, transmitting, pursuant to law, the report 
     of a rule entitled ``Drawbridge Operations (including 6 
     regulations): [CGD05-06-071], [CGD05-06-070], [CGD01-06-076], 
     [CGD01-06-077], [CGD01-06-078], [CGD05-06-039]'' (RIN1625-
     AA09) received on July 13, 2006; to the Committee on 
     Commerce, Science, and Transportation.
       EC-7615. A communication from the Chief, Regulations and 
     Administrative Law, United States Coast Guard, Department of 
     Homeland Security, transmitting, pursuant to law, the report 
     of a rule entitled ``Safety and Security Zones; Tall Ships 
     Celebration 2006, Great Lakes, Cleveland, Ohio, Bay City, 
     Michigan, Green Bay, Wisconsin, Sturgeon Bay, Wisconsin, 
     Chicago, Illinois'' (RIN1625-AA00) received on July 13, 2006; 
     to the Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation.
       EC-7616. A communication from the Acting Director, Office 
     of Sustainable Fisheries, National Oceanic and Atmospheric 
     Administration, Department of Commerce, transmitting, 
     pursuant to law, the report of a rule entitled ``Fisheries of 
     the Exclusive Economic Zone Off Alaska; Yellowfin Sole in the 
     Bearing Sea and Aleutian Islands Management Area'' (I.D.# 
     061506A) received on July 17, 2006; to the Committee on 
     Commerce, Science, and Transportation.
       EC-7617. A communication from the Acting Director, Office 
     of Sustainable Fisheries, National Oceanic and Atmospheric 
     Administration, Department of Commerce, transmitting, 
     pursuant to law, the report of a rule entitled ``Proposed 
     Rule: Haddock Separator Trawl Requirement'' (I.D.# 061306A) 
     received on July 17, 2006; to the Committee on Commerce, 
     Science, and Transportation.
       EC-7618. A communication from the Acting Director, Office 
     of Sustainable Fisheries, National Oceanic and Atmospheric 
     Administration, Department of Commerce, transmitting, 
     pursuant to law, the report of a rule entitled ``Temporary 
     Rule; Inseason Bluefish Quota Transfer from Florida to North 
     Carolina'' (I.D.# 061206B) received on July 17, 2006; to the 
     Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation.
       EC-7619. A communication from the Acting Director, Office 
     of Sustainable Fisheries, National Oceanic and Atmospheric 
     Administration, Department of Commerce, transmitting, 
     pursuant to law, the report of a rule entitled ``Fisheries of 
     the Caribbean, Gulf of Mexico, and South Atlantic; Reef Fish 
     Fishery of the Gulf of Mexico; Closure of the 2006 Deep-Water 
     Grouper Commercial Fishery'' (I.D.# 060806E) received on July 
     17, 2006; to the Committee on Commerce, Science, and 
     Transportation.
       EC-7620. A communication from the Acting Deputy Assistant 
     Administrator for Regulatory Programs, National Marine 
     Fisheries Service, National Oceanic and Atmospheric 
     Administration, Department of Commerce, transmitting, 
     pursuant to law, the report of a rule entitled ``Fisheries of 
     the Caribbean, Gulf of Mexico, and South Atlantic; Gulf of 
     Mexico Recreational Grouper Fishery Management Measures'' 
     (I.D.# 032006C) received on July 17, 2006; to the Committee 
     on Commerce, Science, and Transportation.
       EC-7621. A communication from the Assistant Administrator 
     for Fisheries, National Marine Fisheries Service, National 
     Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration, Department of 
     Commerce, transmitting, pursuant to law, the report of a rule 
     entitled ``Fisheries of the Northeastern United States; 
     Atlantic Sea Scallop Fishery; Emergency Rule'' ((RIN0648-
     AU47)(I.D.# 051806E)) received on July 17, 2006; to the 
     Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation.
       EC-7622. A communication from the Attorney, Federal Motor 
     Carrier Safety Administration, Department of Transportation, 
     transmitting, pursuant to law, the report of a change in 
     previously submitted reported information for the position of 
     Administrator, received on July 17, 2006; to the Committee on 
     Commerce, Science, and Transportation.
       EC-7623. A communication from the Attorney Advisor, Office 
     of the Secretary, Department of Transportation, transmitting, 
     pursuant to law, the report of a vacancy in the position of 
     Secretary, received on July 21, 2006; to the Committee on 
     Commerce, Science, and Transportation.
       EC-7624. A communication from the Principal Deputy 
     Associate Administrator, Office of Policy, Economics, and 
     Innovation, Environmental Protection Agency, transmitting,

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     pursuant to law, the report of a rule entitled ``Approval and 
     Promulgation of Air Quality Implementation Plans; Montana; 
     Revisions to the Administrative Rules of Montana; Direct 
     Final Rule'' (FRL No. 8187-6) received on July 13, 2006; to 
     the Committee on Environment and Public Works.
       EC-7625. 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 ``Bacillus 
     Thuringiensis Cry2Ab2 Protein and the Genetic Material 
     Necessary for Its Production in Corn in or on All Corn 
     Commodities; Temporary Exemption From the Requirement of a 
     Tolerance'' (FRL No. 8076-6) received on July 13, 2006; to 
     the Committee on Agriculture, Nutrition, and Forestry.
       EC-7626. 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 ``PM2.5 De 
     Minimis Emission Levels for General Conformity 
     Applicability'' (FRL No. 8197-4) received on July 13, 2006; 
     to the Committee on Environment and Public Works.
       EC-7627. 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 ``Approval and 
     Promulgation of Air Quality Implementation Plans; Tennessee; 
     Update to Materials Incorporated by Reference'' (FRL No. 
     8197-2) received on July 18, 2006; to the Committee on 
     Environment and Public Works.
       EC-7628. 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 ``Approval and 
     Promulgation of Implementation Plans; New York Ozone State 
     Implementation Plan Revision'' (FRL No. 8191-3) received on 
     July 18, 2006; to the Committee on Environment and Public 
     Works.
       EC-7629. 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 ``Protection 
     of Stratospheric Ozone: Minor Amendments to the Regulations 
     Implementing the Allowance System for Controlling HCFC 
     Production, Import and Export'' (FRL No. 8199-9) received on 
     July 18, 2006; to the Committee on Environment and Public 
     Works.
       EC-7630. 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 ``National 
     Emission Standards for Hazardous Air Pollutants: Organic 
     Liquids Distribution (Non-Gasoline)'' (FRL No. 8202-4) 
     received on July 18, 2006; to the Committee on Environment 
     and Public Works.
       EC-7631. 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 ``Butene, 
     Homopolymer; Tolerance Exemption'' (FRL No. 8075-8) received 
     on July 18, 2006; to the Committee on Agriculture, Nutrition, 
     and Forestry.
       EC-7632. A communication from the Secretary of Energy, 
     transmitting, a report of proposed legislation to extend the 
     authorization for the Federal contribution to the Uranium 
     Enrichment Decontamination and Decommissioning Fund; to the 
     Committee on Energy and Natural Resources.

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