[Congressional Record (Bound Edition), Volume 152 (2006), Part 13]
[Senate]
[Pages 17136-17143]
[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-7862. A communication from the Assistant Secretary of 
     the Navy (Installations and Environment), transmitting, 
     pursuant to law, a report relative to conducting a standard 
     competition of the base support, vehicle operations, and 
     equipment functions performed by Department of the Navy 
     civilian personnel for possible performance by private 
     contractor; to the Committee on Armed Services.
       EC-7863. A communication from the Under Secretary of 
     Defense (Acquisition, Technology, and Logistics), 
     transmitting, pursuant to law, the National Defense Stockpile 
     (NDS) Annual Materials Plan (AMP) for Fiscal Year (FY) 2007; 
     also included are AMPs for Fiscal Years 2008 through 2011; to 
     the Committee on Armed Services.
       EC-7864. A communication from the Assistant Legal Adviser 
     for Treaty Affairs, Department of State, transmitting, 
     pursuant to the Case-Zablocki Act, 1 U.S.C. 112b, as amended, 
     the report of the texts and background statements of 
     international agreements, other than treaties (List 06-186-
     06-195); to the Committee on Foreign Relations.
       EC-7865. A communication from the Secretary of State, 
     transmitting, pursuant to law, a report relative to the 
     military, diplomatic, political, and economic measures that 
     have been or are being taken to successfully complete the 
     mission in Iraq; to the Committee on Foreign Relations.
       EC-7866. A communication from the Assistant Secretary, 
     Legislative Affairs, Department of State, transmitting, 
     pursuant to law, a report relative to the International 
     Atomic Energy Agency's (IAEA) technical assistance to Iran 
     during 2005; to the Committee on Foreign Relations.
       EC-7867. A communication from the Assistant Secretary, 
     Legislative Affairs, Department of State, transmitting, 
     pursuant to law, a report relative to the U.S. military 
     personnel and civilian contractors involved in the anti-
     narcotics campaign in Colombia; to the Committee on Foreign 
     Relations.
       EC-7868. A communication from the Assistant Secretary, 
     Legislative Affairs, Department of State, transmitting, 
     pursuant to law, a report relative to the effectiveness of 
     United Nations efforts to prevent sexual exploitation, abuse, 
     and trafficking; to the Committee on Foreign Relations.
       EC-7869. A communication from the Chairman, National 
     Endowment for the Humanities, transmitting, pursuant to law, 
     the report of a violation of the Antideficiency Act; to the 
     Committee on Appropriations.
       EC-7870. A communication from the Acting Senior Procurement 
     Executive, Office of the Chief Acquisition Officer, General 
     Services Administration, transmitting, pursuant to law, the 
     report of a rule entitled ``Federal Acquisition Regulation; 
     Federal Acquisition Circular 2005-12'' (FAC 2005-12) received 
     on August 18, 2006; to the Committee on Homeland Security and 
     Governmental Affairs.
       EC-7871. A communication from the District of Columbia 
     Auditor, transmitting, pursuant to law, the report entitled 
     ``Auditor's Examination of Contracts for Four (4) Consumers 
     Under the Care of the Mental Retardation and Developmental 
     Disabilities Administration''; to the Committee on Homeland 
     Security and Governmental Affairs.
       EC-7872. A communication from the Chair, Corporation of 
     Public Broadcasting (CPB)

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     Board of Directors, transmitting, pursuant to law, the 
     semiannual report of the Inspector General of the CPB for the 
     period ending March 31, 2006; to the Committee on Homeland 
     Security and Governmental Affairs.
       EC-7873. A communication from the Chief, Human Capital 
     Officer, Corporation for National and Community Service, 
     transmitting, pursuant to law, the report of a vacancy in the 
     position of Inspector General, Corporation for National and 
     Community Service, received on August 16, 2006; to the 
     Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs.
       EC-7874. A communication from the President, Federal 
     Financing Bank, transmitting, pursuant to law, a report 
     relative to the performance plan of the Federal Financing 
     Bank for fiscal years 2005-2007; to the Committee on Homeland 
     Security and Governmental Affairs.
       EC-7875. A communication from the White House Liaison and 
     Executive Director, Commission on Remembrance, transmitting, 
     pursuant to law, the annual report of the White House 
     Commission on the National Moment of Remembrance; to the 
     Committee on the Judiciary.
       EC-7876. A communication from the Staff Director, 
     Commission on Civil Rights, transmitting, pursuant to law, 
     the report of the appointment of members to the Connecticut 
     Advisory Committee; to the Committee on the Judiciary.
       EC-7877. A communication from the Staff Director, 
     Commission on Civil Rights, transmitting, pursuant to law, 
     the report of the appointment of members to the North 
     Carolina Advisory Committee; to the Committee on the 
     Judiciary.
       EC-7878. A communication from the Program Manager, Bureau 
     of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and Explosives, Department of 
     Justice, transmitting, pursuant to law, the report of a rule 
     entitled ``Commerce in Explosives--Hobby Rocket Motors'' 
     (RIN1140-AA25) received on August 18, 2006; to the Committee 
     on the Judiciary.
       EC-7879. A communication from the Program Manager, Bureau 
     of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and Explosives, Department of 
     Justice, transmitting, pursuant to law, the report of a rule 
     entitled ``Commerce in Explosives--Hobby Rocket Motors'' 
     (RIN1140-AA25) received on August 18, 2006; to the Committee 
     on the Judiciary.
       EC-7880. A communication from the General Counsel, Office 
     of Justice Programs, Department of Justice, transmitting, 
     pursuant to law, the report of a rule entitled ``Public 
     Safety Officers' Benefits Program'' (RIN1121-AA56) received 
     on August 18, 2006; to the Committee on the Judiciary.
       EC-7881. A communication from the Chief Justice, U.S. 
     Supreme Court, transmitting, pursuant to law, the report of 
     the proceedings of the Judicial Conference of the United 
     States which was held on March 14, 2006; to the Committee on 
     the Judiciary.
       EC-7882. A communication from the Chief of Publications and 
     Regulations, Internal Revenue Service, Department of the 
     Treasury, transmitting, pursuant to law, the report of a rule 
     entitled ``REMIC Residual Interests--Accounting for REMIC Net 
     Income (Including Any Excess Inclusions) (Foreign Holders)'' 
     ((RIN1545-BE81)(TD9272)) received on August 18, 2006; to the 
     Committee on Finance.
       EC-7883. A communication from the Chief of Publications and 
     Regulations, Internal Revenue Service, Department of the 
     Treasury, transmitting, pursuant to law, the report of a rule 
     entitled ``GO Zone Bonus Depreciation'' (Notice 2006-67) 
     received on August 18, 2006; to the Committee on Finance.
       EC-7884. A communication from the Chief of Publications and 
     Regulations, Internal Revenue Service, Department of the 
     Treasury, transmitting, pursuant to law, the report of a rule 
     entitled ``Amplification and Modification of Rev. Rul. 81-35, 
     Rev. Rul. 81-36 and Rev. Rul. 87-10'' (Rev. Rul. 2006-43) 
     received on August 8, 2006; to the Committee on Finance.
       EC-7885. A communication from the Chief of Publications and 
     Regulations, Internal Revenue Service, Department of the 
     Treasury, transmitting, pursuant to law, the report of a rule 
     entitled ``Revision of Forms 8898 and 8840'' (Notice 2006-73) 
     received on August 8, 2006; to the Committee on Finance.
       EC-7886. A communication from the Chief of Publications and 
     Regulations, Internal Revenue Service, Department of the 
     Treasury, transmitting, pursuant to law, the report of a rule 
     entitled ``Weighted Average Interest Rate Update'' (Notice 
     2006-74) received on August 15, 2006; to the Committee on 
     Finance.
       EC-7887. A communication from the Chief of Publications and 
     Regulations, Internal Revenue Service, Department of the 
     Treasury, transmitting, pursuant to law, the report of a rule 
     entitled ``Stock Transfer Rules: Carryover of Earnings and 
     Taxes'' ((RIN1545-AX65)(TD9273)) received on August 15, 2006; 
     to the Committee on Finance.
       EC-7888. A communication from the Regulations Officer, 
     Office of Disability and Income Security Programs, Social 
     Security Administration, transmitting, pursuant to law, the 
     report of a rule entitled ``Changes to the Income and 
     Resources Provisions for Supplemental Security Income (SSI) 
     Based on Sections 430, 435, and 436 of the Social Security 
     Protection Act (SSPA) of 2004'' (RIN0960-AG13) received on 
     August 15, 2006; to the Committee on Finance.
       EC-7889. A communication from the Chief, Trade and 
     Commercial Regulations Branch, Customs and Border Protection, 
     Department of Homeland Security, transmitting, pursuant to 
     law, the report of a rule entitled ``Implementation of the 
     Andean Trade Promotion and Drug Eradication Act'' (RIN1505-
     AB37) received on August 2, 2006; to the Committee on 
     Finance.
       EC-7890. A communication from the Chief of Publications and 
     Regulations, Internal Revenue Service, Department of the 
     Treasury, transmitting, pursuant to law, the report of a rule 
     entitled ``Flat Rate Supplemental Wage Withholding'' 
     (RIN1545-BD96) received on August 3, 2006; to the Committee 
     on Finance.
       EC-7891. A communication from the Chief of Publications and 
     Regulations, Internal Revenue Service, Department of the 
     Treasury, transmitting, pursuant to law, the report of a rule 
     entitled ``Reporting Requirements for Widely Held Fixed 
     Investment Trusts'' ((RIN1545-BF86)(TD9279)) received on 
     August 3, 2006; to the Committee on Finance.
       EC-7892. A communication from the Chief of Publications and 
     Regulations, Internal Revenue Service, Department of the 
     Treasury, transmitting, pursuant to law, the report of a rule 
     entitled ``Modification of Notice 2006-53'' (Notice 2006-71) 
     received on August 2, 2006; to the Committee on Finance.
       EC-7893. A communication from the Chief of Publications and 
     Regulations, Internal Revenue Service, Department of the 
     Treasury, transmitting, pursuant to law, the report of a rule 
     entitled ``Section 411(d)(6) Protected Benefits'' ((RIN1545-
     BE10)(TD9280)) received on August 8, 2006; to the Committee 
     on Finance.
       EC-7894. A communication from the Chief of Publications and 
     Regulations, Internal Revenue Service, Department of the 
     Treasury, transmitting, pursuant to law, the report of a rule 
     entitled ``TD: Determination of Interest Expense Deduction of 
     Foreign Corporations'' ((RIN1545-BF70)(TD9281)) received on 
     August 18, 2006; to the Committee on Finance.
       EC-7895. A communication from the Chief of Publications and 
     Regulations, Internal Revenue Service, Department of the 
     Treasury, transmitting, pursuant to law, the report of a rule 
     entitled ``Bureau of Labor Statistics Price Indexes for 
     Department Stores--June 2006'' (Rev. Rul. 2006-41) received 
     on August 18, 2006; to the Committee on Finance.
       EC-7896. A communication from the Chief of Publications and 
     Regulations, Internal Revenue Service, Department of the 
     Treasury, transmitting, pursuant to law, the report of a rule 
     entitled ``Applicable Federal Rates--September 2006'' (Rev. 
     Rul. 2006-44) received on August 18, 2006; to the Committee 
     on Finance.
       EC-7897. A communication from the Deputy Chief Counsel for 
     Regulations, Transportation Security Administration, 
     Department of Homeland Security, transmitting, pursuant to 
     law, the report of a rule entitled ``Privacy Act of 1974: 
     Implementation of Exemptions; Intelligence, Enforcement, 
     Internal Investigation, and Background Investigation 
     Records'' (RIN1652-AA34) received on August 2, 2006; to the 
     Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation.
       EC-7898. A communication from the Deputy Chief Counsel for 
     Regulations, Transportation Security Administration, 
     Department of Homeland Security, transmitting, pursuant to 
     law, the report of a rule entitled ``Drivers Licensed by 
     Canada or Mexico Transporting Hazardous Materials To and 
     Within the United States'' (RIN1652-AA50) received on August 
     2, 2006; to the Committee on Commerce, Science, and 
     Transportation.
       EC-7899. A communication from the Program Analyst, Federal 
     Aviation Administration, Department of Transportation, 
     transmitting, pursuant to law, the report of a rule entitled 
     ``Modification of Class E Airspace; Wellington, KS'' 
     ((RIN2120-AA66)(Docket No. 06-ACE-4)) received on August 2, 
     2006; to the Committee on Commerce, Science, and 
     Transportation.
       EC-7900. 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; Jackson, WY'' ((RIN2120-
     AA66)(Docket No. 05-ANM-13)) received on August 2, 2006; to 
     the Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation.
       EC-7901. A communication from the Program Analyst, Federal 
     Aviation Administration, Department of Transportation, 
     transmitting, pursuant to law, the report of a rule entitled 
     ``Modification of Offshore Airspace Area; Control 1234L; AK'' 
     ((RIN2120-AA66)(Docket No. 06-AAL-1)) received on August 2, 
     2006; to the Committee on Commerce, Science, and 
     Transportation.
       EC-7902. A communication from the Program Analyst, Federal 
     Aviation Administration, Department of Transportation, 
     transmitting, pursuant to law, the report of a rule entitled 
     ``Modification of Offshore Airspace Area, Control 1487L; AK'' 
     ((RIN2120-AA66)(Docket No. 06-AAL-8)) received on August 2, 
     2006; to the Committee on Commerce, Science, and 
     Transportation.

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       EC-7903. A communication from the Program Analyst, Federal 
     Aviation Administration, Department of Transportation, 
     transmitting, pursuant to law, the report of a rule entitled 
     ``Removal of Class D and E Airspace at Roosevelt Roads PR. 
     The Roosevelt Roads Naval Station, Ofstie Field, PR'' 
     ((RIN2120-AA66)(Docket No. 06-ASO-5)) received on August 2, 
     2006; to the Committee on Commerce, Science, and 
     Transportation.
       EC-7904. A communication from the Program Analyst, Federal 
     Aviation Administration, Department of Transportation, 
     transmitting, pursuant to law, the report of a rule entitled 
     ``Revision of Class E Airspace; Vandenberg AFB, CA'' 
     ((RIN2120-AA66)(Docket No. 06-AWP-3)) received on August 2, 
     2006; to the Committee on Commerce, Science, and 
     Transportation.
       EC-7905. A communication from the Program Analyst, Federal 
     Aviation Administration, Department of Transportation, 
     transmitting, pursuant to law, the report of a rule entitled 
     ``Amendment of Class D Airspace at Pompano Beach FL, Fort 
     Lauderdale Executive Airport, FL'' ((RIN2120-AA66)(Docket No. 
     06-ASO-6)) received on August 2, 2006; to the Committee on 
     Commerce, Science, and Transportation.
       EC-7906. A communication from the Program Analyst, Federal 
     Aviation Administration, Department of Transportation, 
     transmitting, pursuant to law, the report of a rule entitled 
     ``Airworthiness Directives; Pacific Aerospace Corp. Ltd. 
     Model 750 XL Airplanes'' ((RIN2120-AA64)(Docket No. 2005-CE-
     15)) received on August 2, 2006; to the Committee on 
     Commerce, Science, and Transportation.
       EC-7907. 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 737-300, 400, 500, 
     700, and 800 Series Airplanes; Model 747-400 and 400F Series 
     Airplanes; Model 757-200 Series Airplanes, Model 767-300 
     Series Airplanes; and Model 777-300 Series Airplanes Equipped 
     with Certain Driessen or Showa Galleys or Driessen Closets'' 
     ((RIN2120-AA64)(Docket No. 2005-NM-056)) received on August 
     2, 2006; to the Committee on Commerce, Science, and 
     Transportation.
       EC-7908. 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 A300 B4 Series 
     Airplanes, Model A300 B4 600 Series Airplanes; Model A300 C4 
     605R Variant F Airplanes; Model A310 200 Series Airplanes; 
     and Model A310 300 Series Airplanes'' ((RIN2120-AA64)(Docket 
     No. 2006-NM-012)) received on August 2, 2006; to the 
     Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation.
       EC-7909. 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 and 300 
     Series Airplanes'' ((RIN2120-AA64)(Docket No. 2005-NM-151)) 
     received on August 2, 2006; to the Committee on Commerce, 
     Science, and Transportation.
       EC-7910. A communication from the Program Analyst, Federal 
     Aviation Administration, Department of Transportation, 
     transmitting, pursuant to law, the report of a rule entitled 
     ``Airworthiness Directives; Eurocopter France Model AS350B, 
     BA, B1, B2, B3, C, D, and D1 Helicopters'' ((RIN2120-
     AA64)(Docket No. 2005-SW-03)) received on August 2, 2006; to 
     the Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation.
       EC-7911. A communication from the Program Analyst, Federal 
     Aviation Administration, Department of Transportation, 
     transmitting, pursuant to law, the report of a rule entitled 
     ``Airworthiness Directives; DORNIER LUFTFAHRT GmbH Models 
     228-100, 228-101, 282-200, 228-201, 229-202, and 228-212 
     Airplanes'' ((RIN2120-AA64)(Docket No. 2006-CE-21)) received 
     on August 2, 2006; to the Committee on Commerce, Science, and 
     Transportation.
       EC-7912. A communication from the Program Analyst, Federal 
     Aviation Administration, Department of Transportation, 
     transmitting, pursuant to law, the report of a rule entitled 
     ``Airworthiness Directives; Engine Components Incorporated 
     Reciprocating Engine Cylinder Assemblies'' ((RIN2120-
     AA64)(Docket No. 2005-NE-20)) received on August 2, 2006; to 
     the Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation.
       EC-7913. A communication from the Program Analyst, Federal 
     Aviation Administration, Department of Transportation, 
     transmitting, pursuant to law, the report of a rule entitled 
     ``Revision of Class E Airspace; Herlong, CA'' ((RIN2120-
     AA66)(Docket No. 04-ANM-24)) received on August 2, 2006; to 
     the Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation.
       EC-7914. 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 A300 B2 and A300 B4 
     Series Airplanes; A300 B4-600, B4-600R, and F4-600R Series 
     Airplanes; and Model C4-605R Variant F Airplanes'' ((RIN2120-
     AA64)(Docket No. 2003-NM-27)) received on August 2, 2006; to 
     the Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation.
       EC-7915. 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 A300 B4-600R Series 
     Airplanes, A300 C4-605R Variant F Airplanes; A300 F4-600R 
     Series Airplanes; and Model A310-300 Series Airplanes'' 
     ((RIN2120-AA64)(Docket No. 2005-NM-241)) received on August 
     2, 2006; to the Committee on Commerce, Science, and 
     Transportation.
       EC-7916. 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 747-100, 100B, 100B 
     SUD, 200B, 200C, 300, 400, 400D, and 747-SR Series 
     Airplanes'' ((RIN2120-AA64)(Docket No. 2005-NM-244)) received 
     on August 2, 2006; to the Committee on Commerce, Science, and 
     Transportation.
       EC-7917. 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)(Docket No. 2006-NM-022)) received 
     on August 2, 2006; to the Committee on Commerce, Science, and 
     Transportation.
       EC-7918. A communication from the Program Analyst, Federal 
     Aviation Administration, Department of Transportation, 
     transmitting, pursuant to law, the report of a rule entitled 
     ``Airworthiness Directives; Hamilton Sundstrand Model 14RF-19 
     Propellers'' ((RIN2120-AA64)(Docket No. 2005-NE-13)) received 
     on August 2, 2006; to the Committee on Commerce, Science, and 
     Transportation.
       EC-7919. A communication from the Program Analyst, Federal 
     Aviation Administration, Department of Transportation, 
     transmitting, pursuant to law, the report of a rule entitled 
     ``Airworthiness Directives; Empresa Brasileira del 
     Aeronautica SA, Model EMB-120, -120ER, -120FC, -120OC, and -
     120RT Airplanes'' ((RIN2120-AA64)(Docket No. 2006-NM-015)) 
     received on August 2, 2006; to the Committee on Commerce, 
     Science, and Transportation.
       EC-7920. 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 737-200C Series 
     Airplanes'' ((RIN2120-AA64)(Docket No. 2005-NM-166)) received 
     on August 2, 2006; to the Committee on Commerce, Science, and 
     Transportation.
       EC-7921. 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-8-102, -103, 
     -106 , -202, -301, -311, -314, and -315 Airplanes; Equipped 
     with Certain Cockpit Door Installations'' ((RIN2120-
     AA64)(Docket No. 2006-NM-033)) received on August 2, 2006; to 
     the Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation.
       EC-7922. 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 737-600, -700, -
     700C, -800, and -900 Series Airplanes'' ((RIN2120-
     AA64)(Docket No. 2004-NM-243)) received on August 2, 2006; to 
     the Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation.
       EC-7923. A communication from the Program Analyst, Federal 
     Aviation Administration, Department of Transportation, 
     transmitting, pursuant to law, the report of a rule entitled 
     ``Airworthiness Directives; Goodrich Evacuation Systems 
     Approved Under Technical Standard Order TSO-C69b and 
     Installed on Airbus Model A330-200 and -300 Series Airplanes, 
     Model A340-200 and -300 Series Airplanes, and Model A340-541 
     and -642 Airplanes'' ((RIN2120-AA64)(Docket No. 2005-NM-229)) 
     received on August 2, 2006; to the Committee on Commerce, 
     Science, and Transportation.
       EC-7924. 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 747-400 Series 
     Airplanes'' ((RIN2120-AA64)(Docket No. 2005-NM-150)) received 
     on August 2, 2006; to the Committee on Commerce, Science, and 
     Transportation.
       EC-7925. A communication from the Program Analyst, Federal 
     Aviation Administration, Department of Transportation, 
     transmitting, pursuant to law, the report of a rule entitled 
     ``Airworthiness Directives; BAE Systems Limited Model BAE 146 
     and Avro 146-RJ Airplanes'' ((RIN2120-AA64)(Docket No. 2005-
     NM-163)) received on August 2, 2006; to the Committee on 
     Commerce, Science, and Transportation.
       EC-7926. A communication from the Secretary of 
     Transportation, transmitting, pursuant to law, a report 
     relative to the establishment of an Intelligent 
     Transportation Systems (ITS) Program Advisory Committee; to 
     the Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation.
       EC-7927. A communication from the Under Secretary of 
     Commerce for Intellectual Property, and Director, Patent and 
     Trademark Office, transmitting, pursuant to law,

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     the report of a rule entitled ``Clarification of Filing Date 
     Requirements for Ex Parte and Inter Partes Reexamination 
     Proceedings'' (RIN0651-AC02) received on August 8, 2006; to 
     the Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation.
       EC-7928. 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 
     Airplanes'' ((RIN2120-AA64) (Docket No. 2006-NM-011)) 
     received on August 18, 2006; to the Committee on Commerce, 
     Science, and Transportation.
       EC-7929. A communication from the Program Analyst, Federal 
     Aviation Administration, Department of Transportation, 
     transmitting, pursuant to law, the report of a rule entitled 
     ``Airworthiness Directives; Short Brothers Model SD3 
     Airplanes'' ((RIN2120-AA64) (Docket No. 2005-NM-190)) 
     received on August 18, 2006; to the Committee on Commerce, 
     Science, and Transportation.
       EC-7930. A communication from the Program Analyst, Federal 
     Aviation Administration, Department of Transportation, 
     transmitting, pursuant to law, the report of a rule entitled 
     ``Airworthiness Directives; CORRECTION: Boeing Model 757-200 
     Series Airplanes; Modified by Supplemental Type Certificate 
     (STC) SA979NE'' ((RIN2120-AA64) (7-13/NM-099)) received on 
     August 18, 2006; to the Committee on Commerce, Science, and 
     Transportation.
       EC-7931. 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 A300 B2 and A300 B4 
     Series Airplanes; and Model A300 B4-600, B4-600R, and F4-600R 
     Series Airplanes, and Model C4-605R Variant F Airplanes'' 
     ((RIN2120-AA64) (Docket No. 2004-NM-72) received on August 
     18, 2006; to the Committee on Commerce, Science, and 
     Transportation.
       EC-7932. A communication from the Assistant Chief Counsel 
     for Hazmat Safety, Pipeline and Hazardous Materials Safety 
     Administration, Department of Transportation, transmitting, 
     pursuant to law, the report of a rule entitled ``Hazardous 
     Materials: Incorporation of Statutorily Mandated Revisions to 
     the Hazardous Materials Regulations; Correction'' (RIN2137-
     AE12) received on August 18, 2006; to the Committee on 
     Commerce, Science, and Transportation.
       EC-7933. A communication from the Program Analyst, Federal 
     Aviation Administration, Department of Transportation, 
     transmitting, pursuant to law, the report of a rule entitled 
     ``Standard Instrument Approach Procedures (19); Amdt. No. 
     3173'' (RIN2120-AA65) received on August 18, 2006; to the 
     Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation.
       EC-7934. A communication from the Program Analyst, Federal 
     Aviation Administration, Department of Transportation, 
     transmitting, pursuant to law, the report of a rule entitled 
     ``Standard Instrument Approach Procedures (62); Amdt. No. 
     3174'' (RIN2120-AA65) received on August 18, 2006; to the 
     Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation.
       EC-7935. A communication from the Program Analyst, Federal 
     Aviation Administration, Department of Transportation, 
     transmitting, pursuant to law, the report of a rule entitled 
     ``Standard Instrument Approach Procedures (57); Amendment No. 
     3175'' (RIN2120-AA65) received on August 18, 2006; to the 
     Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation.
       EC-7936. A communication from the Program Analyst, Federal 
     Aviation Administration, Department of Transportation, 
     transmitting, pursuant to law, the report of a rule entitled 
     ``Standard Instrument Approach Procedures (54); Amdt. No. 
     3176'' (RIN2120-AA65) received on August 18, 2006; to the 
     Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation.
       EC-7937. A communication from the Program Analyst, Federal 
     Aviation Administration, Department of Transportation, 
     transmitting, pursuant to law, the report of a rule entitled 
     ``Standard Instrument Approach Procedures (67); Amdt. No. 
     3177'' ((RIN2120-AA65) (7-21/3177)) received on August 18, 
     2006; to the Committee on Commerce, Science, and 
     Transportation.
       EC-7938. A communication from the Program Analyst, Federal 
     Aviation Administration, Department of Transportation, 
     transmitting, pursuant to law, the report of a rule entitled 
     ``Airworthiness Directives; Raytheon Aircraft Company 65, 90, 
     99, and 100 Series Airplanes'' ((RIN2120-AA64) (Docket No. 
     2005-CE-52)) received on August 18, 2006; to the Committee on 
     Commerce, Science, and Transportation.
       EC-7939. A communication from the Program Analyst, Federal 
     Aviation Administration, Department of Transportation, 
     transmitting, pursuant to law, the report of a rule entitled 
     ``Airworthiness Directives; Pilatus Aircraft Ltd. Models PC-
     6, PC-6-H1, PC-6-H2, PC-6/350, PC-6/350-H1, PC-6/350-H2, PC-
     6/A, PC-6/A-H1, PC-6/A-H2, PC-6/B-H2, PC-6/B1-H2, PC-6/B2-H2, 
     PC-6/B2-H4, PC-6/C-H2, and PC-6/C1-H2 Airplanes'' ((RIN2120-
     AA64) (Docket No. 2006-CE-16)) received on August 18, 2006; 
     to the Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation.
       EC-7940. A communication from the Program Analyst, Federal 
     Aviation Administration, Department of Transportation, 
     transmitting, pursuant to law, the report of a rule entitled 
     ``Airworthiness Directives; Pilatus Aircraft Ltd. Models PC-
     6, PC-6-H1, PC-6-H2, PC-6/350, PC-6/350-H1, PC-6/350-H2, PC-
     6/A, PC-6/A-H1, PC-6/A-H2, PC-6/B-H2, PC-6/B1-H2, PC-6/B2-H2, 
     PC-6/B2-H4, PC-6/C-H2, and PC-6/C1-H2 Airplanes'' ((RIN2120-
     AA64) (Docket No. 2006-CE-17)) received on August 18, 2006; 
     to the Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation.
       EC-7941. A communication from the Program Analyst, Federal 
     Aviation Administration, Department of Transportation, 
     transmitting, pursuant to law, the report of a rule entitled 
     ``Airworthiness Directives; McDonnell Douglas Model MD-11 and 
     MD-11F Airplanes'' ((RIN2120-AA64) (Docket No. 2005-NM-147)) 
     received on August 18, 2006; to the Committee on Commerce, 
     Science, and Transportation.
       EC-7942. 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 742-400 and 747-400D 
     Series Airplanes'' ((RIN2120-AA64) (Docket No. 2005-NM-248)) 
     received on August 18, 2006; to the Committee on Commerce, 
     Science, and Transportation.
       EC-7943. 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 A330-200, A330-300, 
     A340-200 and A340-300 Series Airplanes; and Model A340-541, 
     and A340-642 Airplanes'' ((RIN2120-AA64) (6-22/NM-115)) 
     received on August 18, 2006; to the Committee on Commerce, 
     Science, and Transportation.
       EC-7944. A communication from the Program Analyst, Federal 
     Aviation Administration, Department of Transportation, 
     transmitting, pursuant to law, the report of a rule entitled 
     ``Airworthiness Directives; Rolls-Royce Corporation 250-B and 
     250-C Series Turboprop and Turboshaft Engines'' ((RIN2120-
     AA64) (Docket No. 2005-NE-28)) received on August 18, 2006; 
     to the Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation.
       EC-7945. 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 Airplanes'' 
     ((RIN2120-AA64) (Docket No. 2004-NM-197)) received on August 
     18, 2006; to the Committee on Commerce, Science, and 
     Transportation.
       EC-7946. A communication from the Program Analyst, Federal 
     Aviation Administration, Department of Transportation, 
     transmitting, pursuant to law, the report of a rule entitled 
     ``Airworthiness Directives; Brasileira de Aeronautica S.A. 
     Model ERJ 170 Airplanes'' ((RIN2120-AA64) (Docket No. 2006-
     NM-057)) received on August 18, 2006; to the Committee on 
     Commerce, Science, and Transportation.
       EC-7947. 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 727-200 Series 
     Airplanes Equipped with a No. 3 Cargo Door'' ((RIN2120-AA64) 
     (Docket No. 2002-NM-272)) received on August 18, 2006; to the 
     Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation.
       EC-7948. A communication from the Program Analyst, Federal 
     Aviation Administration, Department of Transportation, 
     transmitting, pursuant to law, the report of a rule entitled 
     ``Airworthiness Directives; Pacific Aerospace Corporation 
     Ltd. Model 750XL Airplanes'' ((RIN2120-AA64) (Docket No. 
     2006-CE-02)) received on August 18, 2006; to the Committee on 
     Commerce, Science, and Transportation.
       EC-7949. 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 Machine--Diecron, Inc. 
     Actuator Nut Assembly for the Right Main Landing Gear 
     Installed on Certain Raytheon Aircraft Company Airplanes'' 
     ((RIN2120-AA64) (Docket No. 2005-CE-53)) received on August 
     18, 2006; to the Committee on Commerce, Science, and 
     Transportation.
       EC-7950. 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 Airplanes'' 
     ((RIN2120-AA64) (Docket No. 2006-NM-117)) received on August 
     18, 2006; to the Committee on Commerce, Science, and 
     Transportation.
       EC-7951. 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 777-200, -300, and -
     300ER Series Airplanes'' ((RIN2120-AA64) (Docket No. 2005-NM-
     262)) received on August 18, 2006; to the Committee on 
     Commerce, Science, and Transportation.
       EC-7952. A communication from the Acting Secretary of 
     Transportation, transmitting,

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     pursuant to law, a report relative to the financial 
     performance of projects assisted by the Transportation 
     Infrastructure Finance and Innovation Act of 1998; to the 
     Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation.
       EC-7953. 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 727 Airplanes'' 
     ((RIN2120-AA64) (Docket No. 2006-NM-006)) received on August 
     18, 2006; to the Committee on Commerce, Science, and 
     Transportation.
       EC-7954. A communication from the Chief of the Policy and 
     Rules Division, Office of Engineering and Technology, Federal 
     Communications Commission, transmitting, pursuant to law, the 
     report of a rule entitled ``Amendment of Part 15 Regarding 
     New Requirements and Measurement Guidelines for Access 
     Broadband Over Power Line Systems'' (Docket No. 04-37 & 03-
     104) received on August 18, 2006; to the Committee on 
     Commerce, Science, and Transportation.
       EC-7955. A communication from the Legal Advisor to the 
     Bureau Chief, Media Bureau, Federal Communications 
     Commission, transmitting, pursuant to law, the report of a 
     rule entitled ``Amendment of Section 73.202(b), Table of 
     Allotments, FM Broadcast Stations (Brawley and Campo, 
     California)'' (MB Docket No . 05-219) received on August 18, 
     2006; to the Committee on Commerce, Science, and 
     Transportation.
       EC-7956. A communication from the Legal Advisor to the 
     Bureau Chief, Media Bureau, Federal Communications 
     Commission, transmitting, pursuant to law, the report of a 
     rule entitled ``Amendment of Section 73.202(b), Table of 
     Allotments, FM Broadcast Stations (Willcox, Arizona)'' (MB 
     Docket No. 04-84) received on August 18, 2006; to the 
     Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation.
       EC-7957. A communication from the Legal Advisor to the 
     Bureau Chief, Media Bureau, Federal Communications 
     Commission, transmitting, pursuant to law, the report of a 
     rule entitled ``Amendment of Section 73.202(b), Table of 
     Allotments, FM Broadcast Stations (Savanna, Oklahoma)'' (MB 
     Docket No. 05-297) received on August 18, 2006; to the 
     Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation.
       EC-7958. A communication from the Acting Director, Office 
     of Sustainable Fisheries, 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 Bering Sea and Aleutian Islands 
     Management Area'' (ID071806A) received on August 18, 2006; to 
     the Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation.
       EC-7959. A communication from the Acting Director, Office 
     of Sustainable Fisheries, Department of Commerce, 
     transmitting, pursuant to law, the report of a rule entitled 
     ``Nantucket Lightship Scallop Access Area (NLCA) Closure for 
     Scallop Vessels'' (RIN0648-AU47) received on August 18, 2006; 
     to the Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation.
       EC-7960. A communication from the Deputy Assistant 
     Administrator for Regulatory Programs, Office of Sustainable 
     Fisheries, Department of Commerce, transmitting, pursuant to 
     law, the report of a rule entitled ``Final Rule to Implement 
     Amendment 21 to the FMP for BSAI King and Tanner Crabs'' 
     (RIN0648-AU37) received on August 18, 2006; to the Committee 
     on Commerce, Science, and Transportation.
       EC-7961. A communication from the Deputy Assistant 
     Administrator for Regulatory Programs, Office of Sustainable 
     Fisheries, Department of Commerce, transmitting, pursuant to 
     law, the report of a rule entitled ``Final Rule to Implement 
     Framework Adjustment 6 to the Summer Flounder, Scup, and 
     Black Sea Bass Fishery Management Plan'' (RIN0648-AT26) 
     received on August 18, 2006; to the Committee on Commerce, 
     Science, and Transportation.
       EC-7962. A communication from the Acting Director, Office 
     of Sustainable Fisheries, Department of Commerce, 
     transmitting, pursuant to law, the report of a rule entitled 
     ``Temporary Rule; Inseason Adjustment (2006 Scup Winter II 
     Quota)'' (ID071306A) received on August 18, 2006; to the 
     Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation.
       EC-7963. A communication from the Acting Director, Office 
     of Sustainable Fisheries, Department of Commerce, 
     transmitting, pursuant to law, the report of a rule entitled 
     ``Temporary Rule; Inseason Bluefish Quota Transfer from VA to 
     NY'' (ID071906C) received on August 18, 2006; to the 
     Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation.
       EC-7964. A communication from the Deputy Assistant 
     Secretary for Export Administration, Bureau of Industry and 
     Security, U.S. Department of Commerce, transmitting, pursuant 
     to law, the report of a rule entitled ``Revisions to the 
     Export Administration Regulations Based on the 2005 Missile 
     Technology Control Regime Plenary Agreements'' (RIN0694-AD65) 
     received on August 18, 2006; to the Committee on Commerce, 
     Science, and Transportation.
       EC-7965. A communication from the White House Liaison, 
     Office of Legislative and Intergovernmental Affairs, 
     Department of Commerce, transmitting, pursuant to law, the 
     report of a nomination for the position of Assistant 
     Secretary for Legislative and Intergovernmental Affairs, 
     received on August 18, 2006; to the Committee on Commerce, 
     Science, and Transportation.
       EC-7966. A communication from the Secretary, Federal Trade 
     Commission, transmitting, pursuant to law, the annual report 
     relative to the operation of the National Do Not Call 
     Registry for fiscal year 2005; to the Committee on Commerce, 
     Science, and Transportation.
       EC-7967. A communication from the Attorney Advisor, Office 
     of the Inspector General, Department of Transportation, 
     transmitting, pursuant to law, the report of a nomination for 
     the position of Inspector General, received on August 18, 
     2006; to the Committee on Commerce, Science, and 
     Transportation.
       EC-7968. A communication from the Undersecretary of 
     Commerce for Oceans and Atmosphere, Department of Commerce, 
     transmitting, pursuant to law, the 2006 Annual Report of the 
     National Oceanographic Partnership Program; to the Committee 
     on Commerce, Science, and Transportation.
       EC-7969. A communication from the Program Analyst, National 
     Highway Safety Administration, Department of Transportation, 
     transmitting, pursuant to law, the report of a rule entitled 
     ``Schedule of Fees Authorized by 49 U.S.C. 30141'' (RIN2127-
     AJ87) received on August 18, 2006; to the Committee on 
     Commerce, Science, and Transportation.
       EC-7970. A communication from the White House Liaison, 
     Bureau of Industry and Security, Department of Commerce, 
     transmitting, pursuant to law, the report of a nomination for 
     the position of Assistant Secretary for Export 
     Administration, received on August 18, 2006; to the Committee 
     on Commerce, Science, and Transportation.
       EC-7971. 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 4 
     regulations beginning with CGD01-06-019'' (RIN1625-AA09) 
     received on August 18, 2006; to the Committee on Commerce, 
     Science, and Transportation .
       EC-7972. 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 ``Security Zone, Mackinac Bridge and 
     Straits of Mackinac, Mackinaw City, MI (CGD09-06-019)'' 
     (RIN1625-AA87) received on August 18, 2006; to the Committee 
     on Commerce, Science, and Transportation.
       EC-7973. 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 ``Security Zones; Captain of the Port Zone 
     Jacksonville, FL [COTP Jacksonville 06-164]'' (RIN1625-AA87) 
     received on August 18, 2006; to the Committee on Commerce, 
     Science, and Transportation.
       EC-7974. 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 5 
     regulations beginning with CGD05-06-057)'' (RIN1625-AA08) 
     received on August 18, 2006; to the Committee on Commerce, 
     Science, and Transportation.
       EC-7975. 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 2 
     regulations beginning with CGD05-06-037)'' (RIN1625-AA08) 
     received on August 18, 2006; to the Committee on Commerce, 
     Science, and Transportation.
       EC-7976. 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 9 
     regulations beginning with CGD01-06-089)'' (RIN1625-AA09) 
     received on August 18, 2006; to the Committee on Commerce, 
     Science, and Transportation.
       EC-7977. 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 Zones (including 9 regulations 
     beginning with CGD13-06-025)'' (RIN1625-AA00) received on 
     August 18, 2006; to the Committee on Commerce, Science, and 
     Transportation.
       EC-7978. 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 ``Navigation and Navigable Waters; 
     Technical, Organizational, and Conforming Amendments (USCG-
     2006-25150)'' (RIN1625-ZA08) received on August 18, 2006; to 
     the Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation.
       EC-7979. A communication from the Secretary to the Board, 
     Railroad Retirement Board, transmitting, pursuant to law, a 
     draft of its Strategic Plan for 2006-2011; to the Committee 
     on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions.
       EC-7980. A communication from the Director, Regulations 
     Policy and Management

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     Staff, Department of Health and Human Services, transmitting, 
     pursuant to law, the report of a rule entitled ``Cold, Cough, 
     Allergy, Bronchodilator, and Antiasthmatic Drug Products for 
     Over-the-Counter Human Use; Amendment of Monograph for OTC 
     Decongestant Drug Products'' ((RIN0910-AF34) (Docket No. 
     1976N-0052N)) received on August 15, 2006; to the Committee 
     on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions.
       EC-7981. A communication from the Secretary of Health and 
     Human Services, transmitting, pursuant to law, a report 
     relative to the addition of a class of employees from the 
     Ames Laboratory to the Special Exposure Cohort; to the 
     Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions.
       EC-7982. A communication from the Secretary of Health and 
     Human Services, transmitting, pursuant to law, a report 
     relative to the addition of a certain class of employees from 
     the Y-12 Plant in Oakridge, Tennessee, to the Special 
     Exposure Cohort; to the Committee on Health, Education, 
     Labor, and Pensions.
       EC-7983. A communication from the Secretary of Health and 
     Human Services, transmitting, pursuant to law, the final 
     report mandated by section 5006 of the Deficit Reducation Act 
     of 2005; to the Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and 
     Pensions.
       EC-7984. A communication from the Assistant General Counsel 
     for Regulations, Office of Special Education and 
     Rehabilitative Services, Department of Education, 
     transmitting, pursuant to law, the report of a rule entitled 
     ``Assistance to States for the Education of Children With 
     Disabilities and Preschool Grants for Children With 
     Disabilities'' (RIN1820-AB57) received on August 18, 2006; to 
     the Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions.
       EC-7985. A communication from Railroad Retirement Board, 
     transmitting, pursuant to law, the Board's 2006 annual report 
     for the fiscal year ended September 30, 2005; to the 
     Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions.
       EC-7986. A communication from the Secretary of Health and 
     Human Services, transmitting, pursuant to law, the report on 
     the Developmental Disabilities Programs for Fiscal Years 
     2003-2004; to the Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and 
     Pensions.
       EC-7987. A communication from the Acting Executive 
     Director, Pension Benefit Guaranty Corporation, transmitting, 
     pursuant to law, the report of a rule entitled ``Duties of 
     Plan Sponsor Following Mass Withdrawal'' (RIN1212-AA55) 
     received on August 18, 2006; to the Committee on Health, 
     Education, Labor, and Pensions.
       EC-7988. A communication from the Director, Regulations 
     Policy and Management Staff, Department of Health and Human 
     Services, transmitting, pursuant to law, the report of a rule 
     entitled ``Listing of Color Additives Exempt From 
     Certification; Mica-Based Pearlescent Pigments'' (Docket No. 
     1998C-0431) received on August 18, 2006; to the Committee on 
     Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions.
       EC-7989. A communication from the White House Liaison, 
     Office of Communications and Outreach, Department of 
     Education, transmitting, pursuant to law, the report of a 
     vacancy and the designation of an acting officer for the 
     position of Assistant Secretary, received on August 18, 2006; 
     to the Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions.
       EC-7990. A communication from the White House Liaison, 
     Office of Communications and Outreach, Department of 
     Education, transmitting, pursuant to law, the report of a 
     vacancy in the position of Assistant Secretary, received on 
     August 18, 2006; to the Committee on Health, Education, 
     Labor, and Pensions.
       EC-7991. A communication from the Assistant General Counsel 
     for Regulations, Office of Special Education and 
     Rehabilitative Services, Department of Education, 
     transmitting, pursuant to law, the report of a rule entitled 
     ``Special Demonstration Programs--Model Demonstrations for 
     Assistive Technology Reutilization'' (CFDA No. 84.235V) 
     received on August 18, 2006; to the Committee on Health, 
     Education, Labor, and Pensions.
       EC-7992. A communication from the Acting Director, 
     Occupational Safety and Health Administration, Department of 
     Labor, transmitting, pursuant to law, the report of a rule 
     entitled ``Assigned Protection Factors'' (RIN1218-AA05) 
     received on August 18, 2006; to the Committee on Health, 
     Education, Labor, and Pensions.
       EC-7993. A communication from the Assistant Secretary, 
     Division of Corporation Finance, Securities and Exchange 
     Commission, transmitting, pursuant to law, the report of a 
     rule entitled ``Executive Compensation and Related Party 
     Disclosure'' (RIN3235-AI80) received on August 15, 2006; to 
     the Committee on Banking, Housing, and Urban Affairs.
       EC-7994. A communication from the General Counsel, National 
     Credit Union Administration, transmitting, pursuant to law, 
     the report of a rule entitled ``12 CFR Part 701--Loan 
     Interest Rates'' (RIN3133-AD26) received on August 15, 2006; 
     to the Committee on Banking, Housing, and Urban Affairs.
       EC-7995. A communication from the General Counsel, National 
     Credit Union Administration, transmitting, pursuant to law, 
     the report of a rule entitled ``Organization and Operations 
     of Federal Credit Unions, Interpretive Ruling and Policy 
     Statement 06-1'' (12 CFR Part 701) received on August 15, 
     2006; to the Committee on Banking, Housing, and Urban 
     Affairs.
       EC-7996. A communication from the Chairman and President, 
     Export-Import Bank of the United States, transmitting, 
     pursuant to law, a report relative to a transaction involving 
     U.S. exports to Canada; to the Committee on Banking, Housing, 
     and Urban Affairs.
       EC-7997. A communication from the President, Federal 
     Financing Bank, transmitting, pursuant to law, the management 
     report of the bank for fiscal years 2004 and 2005 and the 
     independent auditor's report on the bank's financial 
     statements for 2004 and 2005; to the Committee on Banking, 
     Housing, and Urban Affairs.
       EC-7998. A communication from the Federal Register 
     Certifying Officer, Financial Management Service, Department 
     of the Treasury, transmitting, pursuant to law, the report of 
     a rule entitled ``Management of Federal Agency 
     Disbursements'' (RIN1510-AB07) received on August 2, 2006; to 
     the Committee on Banking, Housing, and Urban Affairs.
       EC-7999. A communication from the Secretary, Office of the 
     Chief Accountant, Securities and Exchange Commission, 
     transmitting, pursuant to law, the report of a rule entitled 
     ``Rule 11 of the Commission's Informal and Other Procedures; 
     Public Company Accounting Oversight Board Budget Approval 
     Process'' (RIN3235-AJ63) received on August 8, 2006; to the 
     Committee on Banking, Housing, and Urban Affairs.
       EC-8000. A communication from the Secretary of the 
     Treasury, transmitting, pursuant to law, the six-month 
     periodic report on the national emergency with respect to 
     Cote d'Ivoire that was declared in Executive Order 13396 of 
     February 7, 2006; to the Committee on Banking, Housing, and 
     Urban Affairs.
       EC-8001. A communication from the Assistant to the Board, 
     Division of Consumer and Community Affairs, Board of 
     Governors of the Federal Reserve System, transmitting, 
     pursuant to law, the report of a rule entitled ``Regulation Z 
     (Truth in Lending)'' (Docket No. 1263) received on August 18, 
     2006; to the Committee on Banking, Housing, and Urban 
     Affairs.
       EC-8002. A communication from the Chairman and President of 
     the Export-Import Bank of the United States, transmitting, 
     pursuant to law, a report relative to a transaction involving 
     U.S. exports to Mexico; to the Committee on Banking, Housing, 
     and Urban Affairs.
       EC-8003. A communication from the Acting Associate 
     Director, Office of Foreign Assets Control, Department of the 
     Treasury, transmitting, pursuant to law, the report of a rule 
     entitled ``Iranian Transactions Regulations'' (31 CFR part 
     560) received on August 18, 2006; to the Committee on 
     Banking, Housing, and Urban Affairs.
       EC-8004. A communication from the Chief Counsel, Bureau of 
     Public Debt, Department of Treasury, transmitting, pursuant 
     to law, the report of a rule entitled ``31 CFR Parts 315, 
     341, 346, 351, 352, 353, 359, and 360; Regulations Governing 
     U.S. Savings Bonds, Series A, B, C, D, E, F, G, H, J, and K, 
     and U.S. Savings Notes; Regulations Governing United States 
     Retirement Plan Bonds; Regulations Governing United States 
     Individual Retirement Bonds; Offering of United States 
     Savings Bonds, Series EE; Offerings of United States Savings 
     Bonds, Series HH; Regulations Governing United States Savings 
     Bonds, Series EE and HH; Offering of United States Savings 
     Bond, Series I; Regulations Governing Definitive United 
     States Savings Bonds, Series I'' received on August 18, 2006; 
     to the Committee on Banking, Housing, and Urban Affairs.
       EC-8005. A communication from the Attorney, Office of 
     Assistant General Counsel for Legislation and Regulatory Law, 
     Office of Energy Efficiency and Renewable Energy, Department 
     of Energy, transmitting, pursuant to law, the report of a 
     rule entitled ``Renewable Energy Production Incentives'' 
     (RIN1904-AB62) received on August 15, 2006; to the Committee 
     on Energy and Natural Resources.
       EC-8006. A communication from the Assistant Secretary, 
     Energy Efficiency and Renewable Energy, Department of Energy, 
     transmitting, pursuant to law, the first semi-annual report 
     relative to the implementation of energy conservation 
     standards; to the Committee on Energy and Natural Resources.
       EC-8007. A communication from the Secretary of Energy, 
     transmitting, pursuant to law, a report relative to planning 
     for U.S. fusion community participation in the ITER Program; 
     to the Committee on Energy and Natural Resources.
       EC-8008. A communication from the General Counsel, Federal 
     Energy Regulatory Commission, transmitting, pursuant to law, 
     the report of a rule entitled ``Long-Term Firm Transmission 
     Rights in Organized Electricity Markets'' (Docket No. RM06-8-
     000) received on August 2, 2006; to the Committee on Energy 
     and Natural Resources.
       EC-8009. A communication from the Secretary of Energy, 
     transmitting, pursuant to law, a report relative to the 
     performance milestones for the 2020 Goals for the Clean

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     Coal Power Initiative; to the Committee on Energy and Natural 
     Resources.
       EC-8010. A communication from the Secretary of Energy, 
     transmitting, pursuant to law, a report relative to the 
     research and development needs for the electric transmissions 
     and distribution system; to the Committee on Energy and 
     Natural Resources.
       EC-8011. A communication from the Secretary of Energy, 
     transmitting, pursuant to law, a report relative to the 
     Department's study of national electric transmission 
     congestion; to the Committee on Energy and Natural Resources.
       EC-8012. A communication from the Director, Minerals 
     Management Service, Department of the Interior, transmitting, 
     pursuant to law, a report relative to bringing gas hydrates 
     to the market; to the Committee on Energy and Natural 
     Resources.
       EC-8013. A communication from the Secretary of Energy, 
     transmitting, pursuant to law, a report relative to the re-
     use of used lubricating oils; to the Committee on Energy and 
     Natural Resources.
       EC-8014. A communication from the Secretary of Energy, 
     transmitting, pursuant to law, a report relative to hydrogen 
     program goal-setting methodologies; to the Committee on 
     Energy and Natural Resources.
       EC-8015. A communication from the Secretary of Energy, 
     transmitting, pursuant to law, a report relative to the 
     benefits of using mobile transformers and mobile substations 
     to rapidly restore electrical service to certain areas 
     subjected to blackouts; to the Committee on Energy and 
     Natural Resources.
       EC-8016. A communication from the Chairman of the Federal 
     Energy Regulatory Commission, transmitting, pursuant to law, 
     a report relative to the assessment of demand response and 
     advanced metering; to the Committee on Energy and Natural 
     Resources.
       EC-8017. A communication from the Attorney, Office of 
     Assistant General Counsel for Legislation and Regulatory Law, 
     Department of Energy, transmitting, pursuant to law, the 
     report of a rule entitled ``Standby Support for Certain 
     Nuclear Plant Delays'' (RIN1901-AB17) received on August 18, 
     2006; to the Committee on Energy and Natural Resources.
       EC-8018. A communication from the Assistant Secretary, 
     Minerals Management Service, Department of the Interior, 
     transmitting, pursuant to law, the report of a rule entitled 
     ``Oil and Gas and Sulphur Operations in the Outer Continental 
     Shelf (OCS) and Oil-Spill Response Requirements for 
     Facilities Located Seaward of the Coast Line--Change in 
     Reference to Official Title'' (RIN1010-AD35) received on 
     August 18, 2006; to the Committee on Energy and Natural 
     Resources.
       EC-8019. A communication from the Acting Assistant 
     Secretary for Fish and Wildlife and Parks, Department of the 
     Interior, transmitting, pursuant to law, the report of a rule 
     entitled ``Migratory Bird Hunting and Permits: Regulations 
     for Managing Resident Canada Goose Populations'' (RIN1018-
     AI32) received on August 18, 2006; to the Committee on Energy 
     and Natural Resources.
       EC-8020. A communication from the Secretary of Energy, 
     transmitting, pursuant to law, a report relative to 
     identifying alternative technologies to replace the use of 
     radioactive sealed sources; to the Committee on Energy and 
     Natural Resources.
       EC-8021. A communication from the Chairman and CEO of the 
     Farm Credit Administration, transmitting, pursuant to law, 
     the report of a rule entitled ``Organization; Termination of 
     System Institution Status'' (RIN3052-AC29) received on August 
     8, 2006; to the Committee on Agriculture, Nutrition, and 
     Forestry.
       EC-8022. A communication from the Executive Director of the 
     Commodity Futures Trading Commission, transmitting, pursuant 
     to law, the report of a rule entitled ``Recognition of 
     Multilateral Clearing Organizations'' (71 FR 10958) received 
     on August 18, 2006; to the Committee on Agriculture, 
     Nutrition, and Forestry.
       EC-8023. A communication from the Executive Director of the 
     Commodity Futures Trading Commission, transmitting, pursuant 
     to law, the report of a rule entitled ``Market and Large 
     Trading Reporting'' (RIN3038-AC22) received on August 18, 
     2006 to the Committee on Agriculture, Nutrition, and 
     Forestry.
       EC-8024. A communication from the Director of the 
     Regulatory Review Group, Farm Service Agency, Department of 
     Agriculture, transmitting, pursuant to law, the report of a 
     rule entitled ``Guaranteed Loans--Retaining PLP Status and 
     Payment of Interest Accrued During Bankruptcy and Redemption 
     Rights Periods'' (RIN0560-AH07) received on August 15, 2006; 
     to the Committee on Agriculture, Nutrition, and Forestry.
       EC-8025. A communication from the Principal Deputy 
     Associate Administrator, Environmental Protection Agency, 
     transmitting, pursuant to law, the report of a rule entitled 
     ``Azoxystrobin; Pesticide Tolerance'' (FRL No. 8086-9) 
     received on August 15, 2006; to the Committee on Agriculture, 
     Nutrition, and Forestry.
       EC-8026. A communication from the Principal Deputy 
     Associate Administrator, Environmental Protection Agency, 
     transmitting, pursuant to law, the report of a rule entitled 
     ``Dimethenamid; Pesticide Tolerance'' (FRL No. 8079-3) 
     received on August 15, 2006; to the Committee on Agriculture, 
     Nutrition, and Forestry.
       EC-8027. A communication from the Principal Deputy 
     Associate Administrator, Environmental Protection Agency, 
     transmitting, pursuant to law, the report of a rule entitled 
     ``Triflumizole; Pesticide Tolerances for Emergency 
     Exemptions'' (FRL No. 8078-1) received on August 15, 2006; to 
     the Committee on Agriculture, Nutrition, and Forestry.
       EC-8028. A communication from the Principal Deputy 
     Associate Administrator, Environmental Protection Agency, 
     transmitting, pursuant to law, the report of a rule entitled 
     ``Inert Ingredient; Revocation of the Tetrahydrofurfyl 
     Alcohol (THFA) Tolerance Exemption'' (FRL No. 8082-2) 
     received on August 3, 2006; to the Committee on Agriculture, 
     Nutrition, and Forestry.
       EC-8029. A communication from the Principal Deputy 
     Associate Administrator, Environmental Protection Agency, 
     transmitting, pursuant to law, the report of a rule entitled 
     ``Inert Ingredients; Revocation of Tolerance Exemptions with 
     Insufficient Data for Reassessment'' (FRL No. 8084-1) 
     received on August 3, 2006; to the Committee on Agriculture, 
     Nutrition, and Forestry.
       EC-8030. A communication from the Principal Deputy 
     Associate Administrator, Environmental Protection Agency, 
     transmitting, pursuant to law, the report of a rule entitled 
     ``Inert Ingredient; Revocation of the Tolerance Exemption for 
     Mono- and Bis-(1H, 1H, 2H, 2H-perfluoroalkyl) Phosphates 
     Where the Alkyl Group is Even Numbered and in the C6-C12 
     Range'' (FRL No. 8082-3) received on August 3, 2006; to the 
     Committee on Agriculture, Nutrition, and Forestry.
       EC-8031. A communication from the Principal Deputy 
     Associate Administrator, Environmental Protection Agency, 
     transmitting, pursuant to law, the report of a rule entitled 
     ``Isophorone; Exemption from the Requirement of a Tolerance'' 
     (FRL No. 8082-1) received on August 3, 2006; to the Committee 
     on Agriculture, Nutrition, and Forestry.
       EC-8032. A communication from the Principal Deputy 
     Associate Administrator, Environmental Protection Agency, 
     transmitting, pursuant to law, the report of a rule entitled 
     ``Bifenthrin; Pesticide Tolerance'' (FRL No. 8081-7) received 
     on August 15, 2006; to the Committee on Agriculture, 
     Nutrition, and Forestry.
       EC-8033. A communication from the Principal Deputy 
     Associate Administrator, Environmental Protection Agency, 
     transmitting, pursuant to law, the report of a rule entitled 
     ``Copper Sulfate Pentahydrate; Tolerance Exemption in or on 
     Various Food and Feed Commodities'' (FRL No. 8085-3) received 
     on August 15, 2006; to the Committee on Agriculture, 
     Nutrition, and Forestry.
       EC-8034. A communication from the Principal Deputy 
     Associate Administrator, Environmental Protection Agency, 
     transmitting, pursuant to law, the report of a rule entitled 
     ``Imidacloprid; Pesticide Tolerances'' (FRL No. 8081-8) 
     received on August 15, 2006; to the Committee on Agriculture, 
     Nutrition, and Forestry.
       EC-8035. A communication from the Principal Deputy 
     Associate Administrator, Environmental Protection Agency, 
     transmitting, pursuant to law, the report of a rule entitled 
     ``Lepidopteran Pheromones; Exemption from the Requirement of 
     a Tolerance'' (FRL No. 8083-8) received on August 15, 2006; 
     to the Committee on Agriculture, Nutrition, and Forestry.
       EC-8036. A communication from the Principal Deputy 
     Associate Administrator, Environmental Protection Agency, 
     transmitting, pursuant to law, the report of a rule entitled 
     ``Pesticide Management and Disposal; Standards for Pesticide 
     Containers and Containment'' (FRL No. 8076-25) received on 
     August 15, 2006; to the Committee on Agriculture, Nutrition, 
     and Forestry.
       EC-8037. A communication from the Principal Deputy 
     Associate Administrator, Environmental Protection Agency, 
     transmitting, pursuant to law, the report of a rule entitled 
     ``Pesticides; Procedural Regulations for Registration 
     Review'' (FRL No. 8080-4) received on August 15, 2006; to the 
     Committee on Agriculture, Nutrition, and Forestry.
       EC-8038. A communication from the Principal Deputy 
     Associate Administrator, Environmental Protection Agency, 
     transmitting, pursuant to law, the report of a rule entitled 
     ``Inorganic Bromide; Tolerance Actions'' (FRL No. 8077-6) 
     received on August 15, 2006; to the Committee on Agriculture, 
     Nutrition, and Forestry.
       EC-8039. A communication from the Principal Deputy 
     Associate Administrator, Environmental Protection Agency, 
     transmitting, pursuant to law, the report of a rule entitled 
     ``Endothall; Pesticide Tolerance'' (FRL No. 8080-7) received 
     on August 18, 2006; to the Committee on Environment and 
     Public Works.
       EC-8040. 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; Virginia; Amendments to Existing Regulation Provisions 
     Concerning Maintenance, Nonattainment, and Prevention of 
     Significant Deterioration

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     Areas'' (FRL No. 8211-2) received on August 15, 2006; to the 
     Committee on Environment and Public Works.
       EC-8041. 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; Virginia; Revised Definition of `Volatile Organic 
     Compound''' (FRL No. 8211-1) received on August 15, 2006; to 
     the Committee on Environment and Public Works.
       EC-8042. 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; State of 
     Missouri'' (FRL No. 8209-9) received on August 15, 2006; to 
     the Committee on Environment and Public Works.
       EC-8043. A communication from the Principal Deputy 
     Associate Administrator, Environmental Protection Agency, 
     transmitting, pursuant to law, the report of a rule entitled 
     ``Health and Safety Data Reporting; Addition of Certain 
     Chemicals'' (FRL No. 7764-7) received on August 15, 2006; to 
     the Committee on Environment and Public Works.
       EC-8044. A communication from the Principal Deputy 
     Associate Administrator, Environmental Protection Agency, 
     transmitting, pursuant to law, the report of a rule entitled 
     ``Preliminary Assessment Information Reporting; Addition of 
     Certain Chemicals'' (FRL No. 7764-9) received on August 15, 
     2006; to the Committee on Environment and Public Works.
       EC-8045. A communication from the Principal Deputy 
     Associate Administrator, Environmental Protection Agency, 
     transmitting, pursuant to law, the report of a rule entitled 
     ``Reportable Quantity Adjustments for Carbamates and 
     Carbamate-Related Hazardous Waste Streams; Reportable 
     Quantity Adjustment for Inorganic Chemical Manufacturing 
     Process Waste (K178)'' (FRL No. 8210-5) received on August 
     15, 2006; to the Committee on Environment and Public Works.
       EC-8046. 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; State of South Dakota; Revisions to the Administrative 
     Rules of South Dakota'' (FRL No. 8208-8) received on August 
     15, 2006; to the Committee on Environment and Public Works.
       EC-8047. 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 and 
     Designation of Areas for Air Quality Planning Purposes; 
     Tennessee; Redesignation of the Montgomery County, Tennessee 
     Portion of the Clarksville-Hopkinsville 8-Hour Ozone 
     Nonattainment Area to Attainment; Correcting Amendment'' (FRL 
     No. 8308-9) received on August 15, 2006; to the Committee on 
     Environment and Public Works .
       EC-8048. A communication from the Principal Deputy 
     Associate Administrator, Environmental Protection Agency, 
     transmitting, pursuant to law, the report of a rule entitled 
     ``Sanitizers with No Food-Contact Uses in Registered 
     Pesticide Products; Revocation of Tolerance Exemptions'' (FRL 
     No. 8086-1) received on August 15, 2006; to the Committee on 
     Environment and Public Works.
       EC-8049. 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; Alabama; 
     Nitrogen Oxides Budget and Allowance Trading Program, Phase 
     II; Correcting Amendment'' (FRL No. 8205-2) received on 
     August 2, 2006; to the Committee on Environment and Public 
     Works.
       EC-8050. 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; 
     Designation of Areas for Air Quality Planning Purposes; State 
     of Arizona; Finding of Attainment for Rillito Particulate 
     Matter of 10 Microns or Less (PM10) Nonattainment Area; 
     Determination Regarding Applicability of Certain Clean Air 
     Act Requirements; Correction'' (FRL No. 8206-4) received on 
     August 2, 2006; to the Committee on Environment and Public 
     Works.
       EC-8051. 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; Las 
     Vegas Valley Carbon Monoxide Attainment Plan'' (FRL No. 8190-
     2) received on August 2, 2006; to the Committee on 
     Environment and Public Works.
       EC-8052. A communication from the Principal Deputy 
     Associate Administrator, Environmental Protection Agency, 
     transmitting, pursuant to law, the report of a rule entitled 
     ``Tribal Strategy; Solid Waste Disposal Act, Subtitle I, as 
     amended by Title XV, Subtitle B of the Energy Policy Act of 
     2005'' (FRL No. 8208-4) received on August 18, 2006; to the 
     Committee on Environment and Public Works.
       EC-8053. A communication from the Principal Deputy 
     Associate Administrator, Environmental Protection Agency, 
     transmitting, pursuant to law, the report of a rule entitled 
     ``Delivery Prohibition Grant Guidelines for States; Solid 
     Waste Disposal Act , Subtitle I, as amended by Title XV, 
     Subtitle B of the Energy Policy Act of 2005'' (FRL No. 8208-
     5) received on August 18, 2006; to the Committee on 
     Environment and Public Works.
       EC-8054. A communication from the Chairman, Nuclear 
     Regulatory Commission, transmitting, pursuant to law, a 
     report relative to the efforts of the Radiation Source 
     Protection and Security Task Force; to the Committee on 
     Environment and Public Works.
       EC-8055. A communication from the Deputy Director for 
     Management, Office of Management and Budget, Executive Office 
     of the President, transmitting, pursuant to law, a report 
     relative to the competitive sourcing activities conducted by 
     the office for Fiscal Year 2005; to the Committee on Homeland 
     Security and Governmental Affairs.
       EC-8056. A message from the President of the United States, 
     transmitting, pursuant to law, a report of the continuation 
     of the emergency regarding export control regulations for one 
     year from August 17, 2006; to the Committee on Banking, 
     Housing, and Urban Affairs.

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