[Congressional Record (Bound Edition), Volume 152 (2006), Part 17]
[Senate]
[Pages 21790-21807]
[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-8474. A communication from the Chief, Programs and 
     Legislation Division, Office of Legislative Liaison, 
     Department of the Air Force, transmitting, pursuant to law, 
     the report of the initiation of a multi-function standard 
     competition of the Base Operation and Support Functions at 
     Sheppard Air Force Base, Texas; to the Committee on Armed 
     Services.
       EC-8475. A communication from the Under Secretary of 
     Defense (Personnel and Readiness), transmitting, the report 
     of a retirement; to the Committee on Armed Services.
       EC-8476. A communication from the Principal Deputy, Office 
     of the Under Secretary of Defense (Personnel and Readiness), 
     transmitting, pursuant to law, notice of the Department's 
     intent to close the Defense commissary store at Babenhausen, 
     Germany, on or about December 31, 2006; to the Committee on 
     Armed Services.
       EC-8477. 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 ``Flumetsulam; 
     Pesticide Tolerance'' (FRL No. 8092-7) received on September 
     29, 2006; to the Committee on Agriculture, Nutrition, and 
     Forestry.
       EC-8478. 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 ``Soybean Oil, 
     Ethoxylated; Tolerance Exemption'' (FRL No. 8092-4) received 
     on September 29, 2006; to the Committee on Agriculture, 
     Nutrition, and Forestry.
       EC-8479. 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 ``Acetic Acid 
     Ethenyl Ester, Polymer with 1-Ethenyl-2-Pyrrolidinone; 
     Tolerance Exemption'' (FRL No. 8092-5) received on September 
     29, 2006; to the Committee on Agriculture, Nutrition, and 
     Forestry.
       EC-8480. A communication from the Assistant Secretary, 
     Office of Regulatory Policy, Securities and Exchange 
     Commission, transmitting, pursuant to law, the report of a 
     rule entitled ``Mutual Fund Redemption Fees'' (RIN3235-AJ51) 
     received on September 29, 2006; to the Committee on Banking, 
     Housing, and Urban Affairs.
       EC-8481. A communication from the Principal Deputy 
     Associate Administrator, Office of Policy, Economics, and 
     Innovation, Environmental Protection Agency, transmitting, a 
     copy of a document that the Agency recently issued related to 
     its regulatory programs; to the Committee on Environment and 
     Public Works.
       EC-8482. A communication from the Administrator, 
     Environmental Protection Agency, transmitting, pursuant to 
     law, the agency's report relative to its strategic plan for 
     years 2006-2011; to the Committee on Environment and Public 
     Works.
       EC-8483. A communication from the Chief of the Publications 
     and Regulations Branch, Internal Revenue Service, Department 
     of the Treasury, transmitting, pursuant to law, the report of 
     a rule entitled ``Implementation of section 402(a)(1) of H.R. 
     4'' (Announcement 2006-70) received on September 29, 2006; to 
     the Committee on Finance.
       EC-8484. A communication from the Chief of the Publications 
     and Regulations Branch, 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--July 2006'' (Rev. Rul. 2006-48) 
     received on September 29, 2006; to the Committee on Finance.
       EC-8485. A communication from the General Counsel, Office 
     of Justice Programs, Department of Justice, transmitting, 
     pursuant to law, the report of a rule entitled 
     ``International Terrorism Victim Expense Reimbursement 
     Program'' (RIN1121-AA63) received on September 29, 2006; to 
     the Committee on the Judiciary.
       EC-8486. A communication from the Secretary of Health and 
     Human Services, transmitting, pursuant to law, a report 
     relative to the Community Food and Nutrition Program for 
     Fiscal Year 2003; to the Committee on Health, Education, 
     Labor, and Pensions.
       EC-8487. A communication from the Deputy Archivist of the 
     United States, National Archives and Records Administration, 
     transmitting, pursuant to law, the report of a rule entitled 
     ``Changes in NARA Research Room and Museum Hours'' (RIN3095-
     AB52) received on September 29 , 2006; to the Committee on 
     Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs.
       EC-8488. A communication from the Special Assistant to the 
     Secretary, White House Liaison, Department of Veterans 
     Affairs, transmitting, pursuant to law, the report of the 
     designation of an acting officer for the

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     position of General Counsel, received on October 6, 2006; to 
     the Committee on Veterans' Affairs.
       EC-8489. A communication from the Special Assistant to the 
     Secretary, White House Liaison, Department of Veterans 
     Affairs, transmitting, pursuant to law, the report of a 
     vacancy in the position of General Counsel, received on 
     October 6, 2006; to the Committee on Veterans' Affairs.
       EC-8490. A communication from the Special Assistant to the 
     Secretary, White House Liaison, Department of Veterans 
     Affairs, transmitting, pursuant to law, the report of a 
     nomination for the position of Assistant Secretary for 
     Information and Technology, received on October 6, 2006; to 
     the Committee on Veterans' Affairs.
       EC-8491. A communication from the Immediate Past National 
     President, Women's Army Corps Veterans' Association, 
     transmitting, pursuant to law, the Association's annual audit 
     report for the year ending June 30, 2006; to the Committee on 
     Veterans' Affairs.
       EC-8492. A communication from the Director, Office of 
     Congressional Affairs, Nuclear Regulatory Commission, 
     transmitting, pursuant to law, the report of a rule entitled 
     ``Facility Change Process Involving Items Relied on for 
     Safety'' (RIN3150-AH96) received on October 6, 2006; to the 
     Committee on Environment and Public Works.
       EC-8493. A communication from the Director, Office of 
     Congressional Affairs, Nuclear Regulatory Commission, 
     transmitting, pursuant to law, the report of a rule entitled 
     ``Charges for Reproducing Records'' (RIN3150-AH66) received 
     on October 6, 2006; to the Committee on Environment and 
     Public Works.
       EC-8494. 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 
     ``Administrative Reporting Exemption for Certain Air Releases 
     of NOx (NO and NO2)'' (FRL No. 8227-7) 
     received on October 6, 2006; to the Committee on Environment 
     and Public Works.
       EC-8495. 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 ``Consumer and 
     Commercial Products, Group II: Control Techniques Guidelines 
     in Lieu of Regulations for Flexible Packaging Printing 
     Materials, Lithographic Printing Materials, Letterpress 
     Printing Materials, Industrial Cleaning Solvents, and Flat 
     Wood Paneling Coatings'' (FRL No. 8228-4) received on October 
     6, 2006; to the Committee on Environment and Public Works.
       EC-8496. 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 ``Final Rule 
     to Implement the 8-Hour Ozone National Ambient Air Quality 
     Standard--Phase 2; Final Rule to Implement Certain Aspects of 
     the 1990 Amendments Relating to New Source Review and 
     Prevention of Significant Deterioration as they Apply in 
     Carbon Monoxide, Particulate Matter and Ozone NAAQS; Final 
     Rule for Reformulated Gasoline; Correction'' ((RIN2060-AJ99) 
     (FRL No. 8227-6)) received on October 6, 2006; to the 
     Committee on Environment and Public Works.
       EC-8497. 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 ``Guidelines 
     Establishing Test Procedures for the Analysis of Pollutants; 
     Analytical Methods for Biological Pollutants in Wastewater 
     and Sewage Sludge'' ((RIN2040-AE68) (FRL No. 8228-1)) 
     received on October 6, 2006; to the Committee on Environment 
     and Public Works.
       EC-8498. 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: 
     Miscellaneous Coating Manufacturing'' ((RIN2060-AM72) (FRL 
     No. 8227-5)) received on October 6, 2006; to the Committee on 
     Environment and Public Works.
       EC-8499. 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 ``New 
     Hampshire: Final Approval of Underground Storage Tank Program 
     Revisions'' (FRL No. 8226-5) received on October 6, 2006; to 
     the Committee on Environment and Public Works.
       EC-8500. 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: Allocation of Essential Use 
     Allowances for Calendar Year 2006'' ((RIN2060-AN29) (FRL No. 
     8227-4)) received on October 6, 2006; to the Committee on 
     Environment and Public Works.
       EC-8501. 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 ``Revisions to 
     Ambient Air Monitoring Regulations'' (FRL No. 8227-2) 
     received on October 6, 2006; to the Committee on Environment 
     and Public Works.
       EC-8502. A communication from the Acting Assistant 
     Secretary for Fish and Wildlife and Parks, Fish and Wildlife 
     Service, Department of the Interior, transmitting, pursuant 
     to law, the report of a rule entitled ``Migratory Bird 
     Hunting: Migratory Bird Hunting Regulations on Certain 
     Federal Indian Reservations and Ceded Lands for the 2006-07 
     Late Season'' (RIN1018-AU42) received on October 4, 2006; to 
     the Committee on Environment and Public Works.
       EC-8503. A communication from the Congressional Review 
     Coordinator, Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service, 
     Department of Agriculture, transmitting, pursuant to law, the 
     report of a rule entitled ``Pine Shoot Beetle Host Material 
     from Canada'' (Docket No. 00-073-3) received on October 3, 
     2006; to the Committee on Agriculture, Nutrition, and 
     Forestry.
       EC-8504. A communication from the Congressional Review 
     Coordinator, Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service, 
     Department of Agriculture, transmitting, pursuant to law, the 
     report of a rule entitled ``Noxious Weeds; South African 
     Ragwort and Madagascar Ragwort'' (Docket No. APHIS-2006-0019) 
     received on October 3, 2006; to the Committee on Agriculture, 
     Nutrition, and Forestry.
       EC-8505. A communication from the Director, Regulatory 
     Review Group , Department of Agriculture, transmitting, 
     pursuant to law, the report of a rule entitled ``Noninsured 
     Crop Disaster Assistance Program--Topical Regions'' (RIN0560-
     AH19) received on October 3, 2006; to the Committee on 
     Agriculture, Nutrition, and Forestry.
       EC-8506. A communication from the Principal Deputy, Office 
     of the Under Secretary of Defense (Personnel and Readiness), 
     transmitting, pursuant to law, a report relative to the 
     Critical Skills Retention Bonus Program; to the Committee on 
     Armed Services.
       EC-8507. A communication from the Principal Deputy, Office 
     of the Under Secretary of Defense (Personnel and Readiness), 
     transmitting, pursuant to law, the report of an officer 
     authorized to wear the insignia of the grade of rear admiral 
     (lower half) in accordance with title 10, United States Code, 
     section 777; to the Committee on Armed Services.
       EC-8508. A communication from the Under Secretary of 
     Defense (Personnel and Readiness), transmitting, pursuant to 
     law, the report of (28) officers authorized to wear the 
     insignia of the grade of brigadier general in accordance with 
     title 10, United States Code, section 777; to the Committee 
     on Armed Services.
       EC-8509. A communication from the Director, Defense 
     Procurement and Acquisition Policy, Department of Defense, 
     transmitting, pursuant to law, the report of a rule entitled 
     ``Limitations on Tiered Evaluation of Offers'' (DFARS Case 
     2006-D009) received on October 3, 2006; to the Committee on 
     Armed Services.
       EC-8510. A communication from the Director, Defense 
     Procurement and Acquisition Policy, Department of Defense, 
     transmitting, pursuant to law, the report of a rule entitled 
     ``Acquisition Planning'' (DFARS Case 2003-D044) received on 
     October 3, 2006; to the Committee on Armed Services.
       EC-8511. A communication from the Director, Defense 
     Procurement and Acquisition Policy, Department of Defense, 
     transmitting, pursuant to law, the report of a rule entitled 
     ``Prohibition on Acquisition from Communist Chinese Military 
     Companies'' (DFARS Case 2006-D007) received on October 3, 
     2006; to the Committee on Armed Services.
       EC-8512. A communication from the Director, Defense 
     Procurement and Acquisition Policy, Department of Defense, 
     transmitting, pursuant to law, the report of a rule entitled 
     ``Training for Contractor Personnel Interacting with 
     Detainees'' (DFARS Case 2005-D007) received on October 3, 
     2006; to the Committee on Armed Services.
       EC-8513. A communication from the Assistant Secretary of 
     the Navy (Installations and Environment), transmitting, 
     pursuant to law, a report of the beginning of preliminary 
     planning under Office of Management and Budget Circular A-76 
     for the possible competition of Naval Facilities Engineering 
     Command recycling functions; to the Committee on Armed 
     Services.
       EC-8514. A communication from the Assistant Secretary of 
     the Navy (Installations and Environment), transmitting, 
     pursuant to law, a report relative to the Department's plan 
     to conduct a standard A-76 competition of the non-guard 
     security support service functions performed by civilian and 
     military personnel at installations nationwide; to the 
     Committee on Armed Services.
       EC-8515. A communication from the Under Secretary of 
     Defense (Acquisition and Technology), transmitting, pursuant 
     to law, a report relative to the Department's plan for 
     screening military mail for chemical, biological, 
     radiological, and explosive hazards; to the Committee on 
     Armed Services.
       EC-8516. A communication from the Chief Counsel, Federal 
     Emergency Management

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     Agency, Department of Homeland Security, transmitting, 
     pursuant to law, the report of a rule entitled ``List of 
     Communities Eligible for the Sale of Flood Insurance'' 
     ((Docket No. FEMA-7788)(71 FR 50856)) received on October 3, 
     2006; to the Committee on Banking, Housing, and Urban 
     Affairs.
       EC-8517. A communication from the Chief Counsel, Federal 
     Emergency Management Agency, Department of Homeland Security, 
     transmitting, pursuant to law, the report of a rule entitled 
     ``Suspension of Community Eligibility'' ((Docket No. FEMA-
     7941)(71 FR 50359)) received on October 3, 2006; to the 
     Committee on Banking, Housing, and Urban Affairs.
       EC-8518. A communication from the Assistant Director, 
     Office of Foreign Assets Control, Department of the Treasury, 
     transmitting, pursuant to law, the report of a rule entitled 
     ``Global Terrorism Sanctions Regulations; Terrorism Sanctions 
     Regulations; Foreign Terrorist Organizations Sanctions 
     Regulations'' (31 CFR Parts 594, 595, and 597) received on 
     October 3, 2006; to the Committee on Banking, Housing, and 
     Urban Affairs.
       EC-8519. A communication from the Secretary of the 
     Treasury, transmitting, pursuant to law, a six-month periodic 
     report relative to the national emergency with respect to 
     Iran that was declared in Executive Order 12957 of March 15, 
     1997; to the Committee on Banking, Housing, and Urban 
     Affairs.
       EC-8520. 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 ``Counterintelligence Evaluation 
     Regulations'' (RIN1992-AA33) received on October 3, 2006; to 
     the Committee on Energy and Natural Resources.
       EC-8521. 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 ``State Energy Program'' (RIN1904-
     AB63) received on October 3, 2006; to the Committee on Energy 
     and Natural Resources.
       EC-8522. A communication from the General Counsel, Federal 
     Energy Regulatory Commission, transmitting, pursuant to law, 
     the report of a rule entitled ``Revision of Regulations to 
     Require Reporting of Damage to Natural Gas Pipeline 
     Facilities'' (RM06-18-000) received on October 3, 2006; to 
     the Committee on Energy and Natural Resources.
       EC-8523. A communication from the Director, Minerals 
     Management Service, Department of the Interior, transmitting, 
     pursuant to law, a report relative to the Minerals Management 
     Service's Royalty-in-Kind Operation; to the Committee on 
     Energy and Natural Resources.
       EC-8524. A communication from the Secretary of Energy, 
     transmitting, pursuant to law, the Department's new 2006 
     Strategic Plan; to the Committee on Environment and Public 
     Works.
       EC-8525. A communication from the Secretary of Energy, 
     transmitting, pursuant to law, a report relative to the 
     current trends and shortages in the workforce of electric 
     power and transmission engineers; to the Committee on Energy 
     and Natural Resources.
       EC-8526. A communication from the Secretary of Energy, 
     transmitting, pursuant to law, the Department's annual report 
     on the Biomass Research and Development Initiative for fiscal 
     year 2005; to the Committee on Energy and Natural Resources.
       EC-8527. A communication from the Acting Commissioner, 
     Bureau of Reclamation, Department of the Interior, 
     transmitting, pursuant to law, a copy of the Arkansas Valley 
     Conduit Reevaluation Statement; to the Committee on Energy 
     and Natural Resources.
       EC-8528. A communication from the Secretary of the 
     Interior, transmitting, pursuant to law, a joint report 
     relative to the cost of implementation of the Rocky Flats 
     National Wildlife Refuge Act of 2001 during fiscal year 2005; 
     to the Committee on Energy and Natural Resources.
       EC-8529. A communication from the Chairman of the U.S. 
     International Trade Commission, transmitting, pursuant to 
     law, a report relative to the Andean Trade Preference Act; to 
     the Committee on Finance.
       EC-8530. A communication from the Chairman of the U.S. 
     International Trade Commission, transmitting, pursuant to 
     law, a report relative to the Commission's Strategic Plan 
     covering the period from fiscal year 2006 through fiscal year 
     2011; to the Committee on Finance.
       EC-8531. A communication from the Chief of the Regulations 
     Unit, Internal Revenue Service, Department of the Treasury, 
     transmitting, pursuant to law, the report of a rule entitled 
     ``Open-Loop Biomass under Section 45'' (Notice 2006-88) 
     received on October 2, 2006; to the Committee on Finance.
       EC-8532. A communication from the Chief of the Regulations 
     Unit, Internal Revenue Service, Department of the Treasury, 
     transmitting, pursuant to law, the report of a rule entitled 
     ``October-December 2006 Section 42 Bond Factor Amounts'' 
     (Revenue Ruling 2006-51) received on October 2, 2006; to the 
     Committee on Finance.
       EC-8533. A communication from the Chief of the Regulations 
     Unit, Internal Revenue Service, Department of the Treasury, 
     transmitting, pursuant to law, the report of a rule entitled 
     ``Applicable Federal Rates--October 2006'' (Revenue Ruling 
     2006-50) received on October 2, 2006; to the Committee on 
     Finance.
       EC-8534. A communication from the Chief of the Regulations 
     Unit, Internal Revenue Service, Department of the Treasury, 
     transmitting, pursuant to law, the report of a rule entitled 
     ``2006 National Pool'' (Revenue Procedure 2006-38) received 
     on October 2, 2006; to the Committee on Finance.
       EC-8535. A communication from the Chief of the Regulations 
     Unit, Internal Revenue Service, Department of the Treasury, 
     transmitting, pursuant to law, the report of a rule entitled 
     ```Tie-breaking' Rule for Two or More Taxpayers Claiming a 
     Child as a Qualifying Child'' (Notice 2006-86) received on 
     October 2, 2006; to the Committee on Finance.
       EC-8536. A communication from the Chief of the Regulations 
     Unit, Internal Revenue Service, Department of the Treasury, 
     transmitting, pursuant to law, the report of a rule entitled 
     ``Notice: Guidance on the Application of Section 911 to U.S. 
     Individuals Working at Guantanamo Bay'' (Notice 2006-84) 
     received on October 2, 2006; to the Committee on Finance.
       EC-8537. A communication from the Chief of the Regulations 
     Unit, Internal Revenue Service, Department of the Treasury, 
     transmitting, pursuant to law, the report of a rule entitled 
     ``Attained Age of the Insured Under Section 7702'' ((RIN1545-
     BE53) (TD 9287)) received on October 2, 2006; to the 
     Committee on Finance.
       EC-8538. A communication from the Chief of the Regulations 
     Unit, Internal Revenue Service, Department of the Treasury, 
     transmitting, pursuant to law, the report of a rule entitled 
     ``Treatment Under Section 367(b) of Property Used to Purchase 
     Parent Stock in Certain Triangular Reorganizations'' (Notice 
     2006-85) received on October 2, 2006; to the Committee on 
     Finance.
       EC-8539. A communication from the Chief of the Regulations 
     Unit, Internal Revenue Service, Department of the Treasury, 
     transmitting, pursuant to law, the report of a rule entitled 
     ``Fringe Benefits Aircraft Valuation Formula'' (Revenue 
     Ruling 2006-47) received on October 2, 2006; to the Committee 
     on Finance.
       EC-8540. A communication from the Chief of the Regulations 
     Unit, Internal Revenue Service, Department of the Treasury, 
     transmitting, pursuant to law, the report of a rule entitled 
     ``Phase-Out of Credit for New Qualified Hybrid Motor Vehicles 
     and New Advanced Lean Burn Technology Motor Vehicles'' 
     (Notice 2006-78) received on October 2, 2006; to the 
     Committee on Finance.
       EC-8541. A communication from the Acting Secretary of 
     Transportation, transmitting, pursuant to law, a report 
     relative to Tribal-State maintenance agreements and 
     transferable funds to the Indian tribes in effect for Fiscal 
     Year 2005; to the Committee on Commerce, Science, and 
     Transportation.
       EC-8542. A communication from the Acting Under Secretary 
     for Industry and Security, Department of Commerce, 
     transmitting, pursuant to law, a report relative to the 
     Secretary's imposition of foreign policy-based controls on 
     surreptitious communications intercepting devices and related 
     software and technology; to the Committee on Commerce, 
     Science, and Transportation.
       EC-8543. A communication from the Attorney Advisor, 
     Research and Innovative Technology Administration, Department 
     of Transportation, transmitting, pursuant to law, the report 
     of a vacancy in the position of Administrator, received on 
     October 3, 2006; to the Committee on Commerce, Science, and 
     Transportation.
       EC-8544. A communication from the Director, Office of 
     Sustainable Fisheries, National Marine Fisheries Service, 
     Department of Commerce, transmitting, pursuant to law, the 
     report of a rule entitled ``Fisheries of the Exclusive 
     Economic Zone Off Alaska; Chiniak Gully Research Area for 
     Vessels Using Trawl Gear'' (ID No. 090506C) received on 
     October 3, 2006; to the Committee on Commerce, Science, and 
     Transportation.
       EC-8545. A communication from the Director, Office of 
     Sustainable Fisheries, National Marine Fisheries Service, 
     Department of Commerce, transmitting, pursuant to law, the 
     report of a rule entitled ``Final Rule: Closure of Closed 
     Area II Scallop Access Area (CAII) to Scallop Vessels'' 
     (RIN0648-AU47) received on October 3, 2006; to the Committee 
     on Commerce, Science, and Transportation.
       EC-8546. A communication from the Acting Director, Office 
     of Sustainable Fisheries, National Marine Fisheries Service, 
     Department of Commerce, transmitting, pursuant to law, the 
     report of a rule entitled ``Fisheries of the Exclusive 
     Economic Zone Off Alaska; Pollock in Statistical Area 620 of 
     the Gulf of Alaska'' (ID No. 082906C) received on October 3, 
     2006; to the Committee on Commerce, Science, and 
     Transportation.
       EC-8547. A communication from the Acting Director, Office 
     of Sustainable Fisheries, National Marine Fisheries Service, 
     Department of Commerce, transmitting, pursuant to law, the 
     report of a rule entitled ``Fisheries of the Exclusive 
     Economic Zone Off Alaska; Pollock in Statistical Area 620 of 
     the Gulf of

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     Alaska'' (ID No. 090606B) received on October 3, 2006; to the 
     Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation.
       EC-8548. A communication from the Acting Director, Office 
     of Sustainable Fisheries, National Marine Fisheries Service, 
     Department of Commerce, transmitting, pursuant to law, the 
     report of a rule entitled ``Fisheries of the Exclusive 
     Economic Zone Off Alaska; Pollock in Statistical Area 610 of 
     the Gulf of Alaska'' (ID No. 090606A) received on October 3, 
     2006; to the Committee on Commerce, Science, and 
     Transportation.
       EC-8549. A communication from the Acting Director, Office 
     of Sustainable Fisheries, National Marine Fisheries Service, 
     Department of Commerce, transmitting, pursuant to law, the 
     report of a rule entitled ``Fisheries of the Economic 
     Exclusive Zone Off Alaska; Shallow-water Species Fishery by 
     Vessels Using Trawl Gear in the Gulf of Alaska (ID No. 
     090606C) received on October 3, 2006; to the Committee on 
     Commerce, Science, and Transportation.
       EC-8550. A communication from the Deputy Assistant 
     Administrator for Regulatory Programs, National Marine 
     Fisheries Service, Department of Commerce, transmitting, 
     pursuant to law, the report of a rule entitled ``Final Rule 
     for Great South Channel Scallop Dredge Exemption Area'' 
     (RIN0648-AU50) received on October 3, 2006; to the Committee 
     on Commerce, Science, and Transportation.
       EC-8551. A communication from the Deputy Assistant 
     Administrator for Regulatory Programs, National Marine 
     Fisheries Service, Department of Commerce, transmitting, 
     pursuant to law, the report of a rule entitled ``Fisheries in 
     the Western Pacific; Omnibus Amendment for the Bottomfish and 
     Seamount Groundfish Fisheries, Crustacean Fisheries, and 
     Precious Coral Fisheries of the Western Pacific Region'' 
     (RIN0648-AT33) received on October 3, 2006; to the Committee 
     on Commerce, Science, and Transportation.
       EC-8552. A communication from the Regulatory Ombudsman, 
     Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration, Department of 
     Transportation, transmitting, pursuant to law, the report of 
     a rule entitled ``Enforcement of Operating Authority 
     Requirements'' (RIN2126-AA78) received on October 3, 2006; to 
     the Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation.
       EC-8553. 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 737-100, -200, and -
     200C Series Airplanes'' ((RIN2120-AA64) (Docket No. 2005-NM-
     227)) received on October 3, 2006; to the Committee on 
     Commerce, Science, and Transportation.
       EC-8554. 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 and -300, 
     and A340-200 and -300 Series Airplanes'' ((RIN2120-AA64) 
     (Docket No. 2006-NM-002)) received on October 3, 2006; to the 
     Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation.
       EC-8555. 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 Model 400 and 400A 
     Series Airplanes'' ((RIN2120-AA64) (Docket No. 2006-NM-018)) 
     received on October 3, 2006; to the Committee on Commerce, 
     Science, and Transportation.
       EC-8556. A communication from the Program Analyst, Federal 
     Aviation Administration, Department of Transportation, 
     transmitting, pursuant to law, the report of a rule entitled 
     ``Airworthiness Directives; Fokker Model F28 Mark 0070 and 
     0100 Airplanes'' ((RIN2120-AA64) (Docket No. 2006-NM-103)) 
     received on October 3, 2006; to the Committee on Commerce, 
     Science, and Transportation.
       EC-8557. 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, 
     -600, -700, -700C, -800, and -900 Series Airplanes'' 
     ((RIN2120-AA64) (Docket No. 2004-NM-108)) received on October 
     3, 2006; to the Committee on Commerce, Science, and 
     Transportation.
       EC-8558. 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 October 3, 2006; to the Committee on Commerce, 
     Science, and Transportation.
       EC-8559. A communication from the Program Analyst, Federal 
     Aviation Administration, Department of Transportation, 
     transmitting, pursuant to law, the report of a rule entitled 
     ``Airworthiness Directives; Twin Commander Aircraft 
     Corporation Models 690, 690A, and 690B Airplanes'' ((RIN2120-
     AA64) (Docket No. 2006-CE-10)) received on October 3, 2006; 
     to the Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation.
       EC-8560. A communication from the Program Analyst, Federal 
     Aviation Administration, Department of Transportation, 
     transmitting, pursuant to law, the report of a rule entitled 
     ``Airworthiness Directives; Mitsubishi Heavy Industries MU-2B 
     Series Airplanes'' ((RIN2120-AA64) (Docket No. 2006-CE-03)) 
     received on October 3, 2006; to the Committee on Commerce, 
     Science, and Transportation.
       EC-8561. A communication from the Program Analyst, Federal 
     Aviation Administration, Department of Transportation, 
     transmitting, pursuant to law, the report of a rule entitled 
     ``Airworthiness Directives; Sikorsky Aircraft Corporation 
     Model S-92A Helicopters'' ((RIN2120-AA64) (Docket No. 2006-
     SW-18)) received on October 3, 2006; to the Committee on 
     Commerce, Science, and Transportation.
       EC-8562. 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 Turboshaft and Turboprop Engines'' ((RIN2120-
     AA64) (Docket No. 2004-NE-10)) received on October 3, 2006; 
     to the Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation.
       EC-8563. A communication from the Program Analyst, Federal 
     Aviation Administration, Department of Transportation, 
     transmitting, pursuant to law, the report of a rule entitled 
     ``Additional Types of Child Restraint Systems that May be 
     Furnished and Used on Aircraft; Request for Comments'' 
     ((RIN2120-AI76) (Docket No. FAA-2006-25334)) received on 
     October 3, 2006; to the Committee on Commerce, Science, and 
     Transportation.
       EC-8564. A communication from the Program Analyst, Federal 
     Aviation Administration, Department of Transportation, 
     transmitting, pursuant to law, the report of a rule entitled 
     ``Airworthiness Directives; General Electric Company CF6-80 
     Turbofan Engines'' ((RIN2120-AA64) (Docket No. 2004-NE-05)) 
     received on October 3, 2006; to the Committee on Commerce, 
     Science, and Transportation.
       EC-8565. A communication from the Program Analyst, Federal 
     Aviation Administration, Department of Transportation, 
     transmitting, pursuant to law, the report of a rule entitled 
     ``Airworthiness Directives; B-N Group Ltd. BN-2, BN-2A, BN-
     2B, BN-2T, and BN-2T-4R Series Airplanes'' ((RIN2120-AA64) 
     (Docket No. 2005-CE-47)) received on October 3, 2006; to the 
     Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation.
       EC-8566. 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-
     12 and PC-12/45 Airplanes'' ((RIN2120-AA64) (Docket No. 2006-
     CE-30)) received on October 3, 2006; to the Committee on 
     Commerce, Science, and Transportation.
       EC-8567. A communication from the Program Analyst, Federal 
     Aviation Administration, Department of Transportation, 
     transmitting, pursuant to law, the report of a rule entitled 
     ``Airworthiness Directives; Turbomeca Arriel 1B, 1D, 1D1, and 
     1S1 Turboshaft Engines'' ((RIN2120-AA64) (Docket No. 2005-NE-
     09)) received on October 3, 2006; to the Committee on 
     Commerce, Science, and Transportation.
       EC-8568. A communication from the Program Analyst, Federal 
     Aviation Administration, Department of Transportation, 
     transmitting, pursuant to law, the report of a rule entitled 
     ``Airworthiness Directives; DG Flugzeugbau GmbH Model DG-
     1000S Sailplanes'' ((RIN2120-AA64) (Docket No. 2006-CE-25)) 
     received on October 3, 2006; to the Committee on Commerce, 
     Science, and Transportation.
       EC-8569. 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 747-200B, 747-200C, 
     747-200F, 747-300, and 747SR Series Airplanes'' ((RIN2120-
     AA64) (Docket No. 2006-NM-035)) received on October 3, 2006; 
     to the Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation.
       EC-8570. 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 CL-600-2B19 
     Series Airplanes'' ((RIN2120-AA64) (Docket No. 2006-NM-158)) 
     received on October 3, 2006; to the Committee on Commerce, 
     Science, and Transportation.
       EC-8571. 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 737-700 and 737-800 
     Series Airplanes'' ((RIN2120-AA64) (Docket No. 2006-NM-026)) 
     received on October 3, 2006; to the Committee on Commerce, 
     Science, and Transportation.
       EC-8572. 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 DC-10-10, 
     DC-10-10F, DC-10-30, DC-10-30F, DC-10-40, and DC-10-40F 
     Airplanes'' ((RIN2120-AA64) (Docket No. 2006-NM-072)) 
     received on October 3, 2006; to the Committee on Commerce, 
     Science, and Transportation.
       EC-8573. A communication from the Program Analyst, Federal 
     Aviation Administration, Department of Transportation, 
     transmitting, pursuant to law, the report of a rule

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     entitled ``Airworthiness Directives; McDonnell Douglas Model 
     MD-90-30 Airplanes'' ((RIN2120-AA64) (Docket No. 2006-NM-
     105)) received on October 3, 2006; to the Committee on 
     Commerce, Science, and Transportation.
       EC-8574. A communication from the Program Analyst, Federal 
     Aviation Administration, Department of Transportation, 
     transmitting, pursuant to law, the report of a rule entitled 
     ``Airworthiness Directives; Pratt and Whitney PW4164, PW4168, 
     and PW4168A Series Turbofan Engines'' ((RIN2120-AA64) (Docket 
     No. 97-ANE-44)) received on October 3, 2006; to the Committee 
     on Commerce, Science, and Transportation.
       EC-8575. 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 DC-10-10, 
     DC-10-10F, DC-10-15, DC-10-30, DC-10-30F, DC-10-40, and DC-
     10-40F Airplanes'' ((RIN2120-AA64) (Docket No. 2006-NM-069)) 
     received on October 3, 2006; to the Committee on Commerce, 
     Science, and Transportation.
       EC-8576. 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 DC-9-81, 
     DC-9-82, DC-9-83, DC-9-87, and MD-88 Airplanes'' ((RIN2120-
     AA64) (Docket No. 2006-NM-087)) received on October 3, 2006; 
     to the Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation.
       EC-8577. A communication from the Program Analyst, Federal 
     Aviation Administration, Department of Transportation, 
     transmitting, pursuant to law, the report of a rule entitled 
     ``Part 95 Instrument Flight Rules; Miscellaneous Amendments 
     (59); Amdt. No. 3172'' (RIN2120-AA63) received on October 3, 
     2006; to the Committee on Commerce, Science, and 
     Transportation.
       EC-8578. 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; Kalispell, MT'' ((RIN2120-
     AA66) (Docket No. 05-ANM-15)) received on October 3, 2006; to 
     the Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation.
       EC-8579. 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; Pinedale, WY'' ((RIN2120-
     AA66) (Docket No. 05-ANM-17)) received on October 3, 2006; to 
     the Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation.
       EC-8580. 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 Canada Limited Model 
     BO 105 LS A-3 Helicopters'' ((RIN2120-AA64) (Docket No. 2005-
     SW-31)) received on October 3, 2006; to the Committee on 
     Commerce, Science, and Transportation.
       EC-8581. 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 DC-9-81, 
     DC-9-82, DC-9-83, DC-9-87, and MD-88 Airplanes'' ((RIN2120-
     AA64) (Docket No. 2001-NM-387)) received on October 3, 2006; 
     to the Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation.
       EC-8582. A communication from the Interim Director, Pension 
     Benefit Guaranty Corporation, transmitting, pursuant to law, 
     the report of a rule entitled ``Benefits Payable in 
     Terminated Single-Employer Plans; Allocation of Assets in 
     Single-Employer Plans; Interest Assumptions for Valuing and 
     Paying Benefits'' (22 CFR Parts 4022 and 4044) received on 
     October 3, 2006; to the Committee on Health, Education, 
     Labor, and Pensions.
       EC-8583. A communication from the Director, Regulations and 
     Policy 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; Confirmation 
     of Effective Date'' (Docket No. 1998C-0790) received on 
     October 3, 2006; to the Committee on Health, Education, 
     Labor, and Pensions.
       EC-8584. 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 ``Blood Vessels Recovered With Organs and Intended 
     for Use in Organ Transplantation; Withdrawal'' (Docket No. 
     2006N-0051) received on October 3, 2006; to the Committee on 
     Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions.
       EC-8585. A communication from the Assistant General Counsel 
     for Regulatory Services, Office of Elementary and Secondary 
     Education, Department of Education, transmitting, pursuant to 
     law, the report of a rule entitled ``Title I--Improving the 
     Academic Achievement of the Disadvantaged'' (RIN1810-AA97) 
     received on October 3, 2006; to the Committee on Health, 
     Education, Labor, and Pensions.
       EC-8586. A communication from the Regulations Coordinator, 
     Administration for Children and Families, Department of 
     Health and Human Services, transmitting, pursuant to law, the 
     report of a rule entitled ``Head Start Program'' (RIN0970-
     AC26) received on October 3, 2006; to the Committee on 
     Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions.
       EC-8587. A communication from the White House Liaison, 
     Department of Education, transmitting, pursuant to law, the 
     report of the designation of an acting officer for the 
     position of Under Secretary, received on October 3, 2006; to 
     the Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions.
       EC-8588. A communication from the White House Liaison, 
     Department of Education, transmitting, pursuant to law, the 
     report of the discontinuation of service in the acting role 
     for the position of Under Secretary, received on October 3, 
     2006; to the Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and 
     Pensions.
       EC-8589. A communication from the Secretary of Labor, 
     transmitting, pursuant to law, a report relative to the 
     Department's Strategic Plan for Fiscal Years 2006-2011; to 
     the Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions.
       EC-8590. A communication from the Assistant Secretary for 
     Administration and Management, Department of Labor, 
     transmitting, pursuant to law, a report relative to the final 
     revisions of the Department's 2005 inventories of inherently 
     governmental and commercial activities; to the Committee on 
     Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions.
       EC-8591. A communication from the District of Columbia 
     Auditor, transmitting, pursuant to law, a report entitled 
     ``Audit of Advisory Neighborhood Commission 6D for Fiscal 
     Years 2004 Through 2006, as of March 31, 2006''; to the 
     Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs.
       EC-8592. A communication from the District of Columbia 
     Auditor, transmitting, pursuant to law, a report entitled 
     ``Audit of Advisory Neighborhood Commission 4B for Fiscal 
     Years 2004 Through 2006, as of March 31, 2006''; to the 
     Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs.
       EC-8593. A communication from the District of Columbia 
     Auditor, transmitting, pursuant to law, a report entitled 
     ``Audit of Advisory Neighborhood Commission 8C for Fiscal 
     Years 2004 Through 2006, as of March 31, 2006''; to the 
     Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs.
       EC-8594. A communication from the Chairman, Farm Credit 
     System Insurance Corporation, transmitting, pursuant to law, 
     a report relative to the Corporation's updated Strategic Plan 
     for Fiscal Years 2007 through 2012; to the Committee on 
     Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs.
       EC-8595. A communication from the Assistant Attorney 
     General, Office of Legislative Affairs, Department of 
     Justice, transmitting, pursuant to law, the annual report 
     relative to the activities and operation of the Public 
     Integrity Section, Criminal Division, and the nationwide 
     federal law enforcement effort against public corruption for 
     2005; to the Committee on the Judiciary.
       EC-8596. A communication from the Assistant Attorney 
     General, Office of Legislative Affairs, Department of 
     Justice, transmitting, pursuant to law, an annual report 
     relative to the Department's efforts regarding prison rape 
     abatement for 2005; to the Committee on the Judiciary.
       EC-8597. A communication from the Deputy General Counsel 
     and Designated Reporting Official, Office of National Drug 
     Control Policy, Executive Office of the President, 
     transmitting, pursuant to law, the report of action on a 
     nomination and a change in previously submitted reported 
     information for the position of Deputy Director for Demand 
     Reduction, received on October 3, 2006; to the Committee on 
     the Judiciary.
       EC-8598. A communication from the Deputy General Counsel 
     and Designated Reporting Official, Office of National Drug 
     Control Policy, Executive Office of the President, 
     transmitting, pursuant to law, the report of a change in 
     previously submitted reported information for the position of 
     Deputy Director for Supply Reduction, received on October 3, 
     2006; to the Committee on the Judiciary.
       EC-8599. A communication from the Executive Secretary and 
     Chief of Staff, U.S. Agency for International Development, 
     transmitting, pursuant to law, the report of a vacancy in the 
     position of Assistant Administrator, received on October 3, 
     2006; to the Committee on Foreign Relations.
       EC-8600. A communication from the Executive Secretary and 
     Chief of Staff, U.S. Agency for International Development, 
     transmitting, pursuant to law, the report of the designation 
     of an acting officer for the position of Deputy 
     Administrator, received on October 3, 2006; to the Committee 
     on Foreign Relations.
       EC-8601. A communication from the Acting Assistant 
     Secretary of State for International Organization Affairs, 
     transmitting, pursuant to law, notification of the denial of 
     official status, accreditation, or recognition for any 
     organization which promotes and condones or seeks the 
     legalization of pedophilia; to the Committee on Foreign 
     Relations.
       EC-8602. A communication from the Assistant Legal Adviser 
     for Treaty Affairs, Department of State, transmitting, 
     pursuant to law, a report relative to international 
     agreements other than treaties that have been entered into by 
     the United States within the

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     past sixty days; to the Committee on Foreign Relations.
       EC-8603. A communication from the Assistant Legal Adviser 
     for Treaty Affairs, Department of State, transmitting, 
     pursuant to law, a report relative to international 
     agreements other than treaties that have been entered into by 
     the United States within the past sixty days; to the 
     Committee on Foreign Relations.
       EC-8604. A communication from the Assistant Secretary, 
     Office of Legislative Affairs, Department of State, 
     transmitting, pursuant to law, the certification of a 
     proposed license for the export of defense articles or 
     defense services sold commercially under contract in the 
     amount of $100,000,000 or more to Australia, Canada, and the 
     United Kingdom; to the Committee on Foreign Relations.
       EC-8605. A communication from the Assistant Secretary, 
     Office of Legislative Affairs, Department of State, 
     transmitting, pursuant to law, the certification of a 
     proposed manufacturing license agreement for the manufacture 
     of significant military equipment abroad (India); to the 
     Committee on Foreign Relations.
       EC-8606. A communication from the Assistant Secretary, 
     Office of Legislative Affairs, Department of State, 
     transmitting, pursuant to law, the certification for fiscal 
     year 2006 that no United Nations organization or affiliated 
     agency grants any official status, accreditation, or 
     recognition to any organization which promotes and condones 
     or seeks the legalization of pedophilia; to the Committee on 
     Foreign Relations.
       EC-8607. A communication from the Assistant Secretary, 
     Office of Legislative Affairs, Department of State, 
     transmitting, pursuant to law, the certification of a 
     proposed license for the export of defense articles or 
     defense services sold commercially under contract in the 
     amount of $50,000,000 or more to Hong Kong; to the Committee 
     on Foreign Relations.
       EC-8608. A communication from the Assistant Secretary, 
     Office of Legislative Affairs, Department of State, 
     transmitting, pursuant to law, the certification of a 
     proposed license for the export of defense articles or 
     defense services sold commercially under contract in the 
     amount of $50,000,000 or more to the United Arab Emirates; to 
     the Committee on Foreign Relations.
       EC-8609. A communication from the Assistant Secretary, 
     Office of Legislative Affairs, Department of State, 
     transmitting, pursuant to law, the certification of a 
     proposed license for the export of defense articles or 
     defense services sold commercially under contract in the 
     amount of $50,000,000 or more to Vietnam; to the Committee on 
     Foreign Relations.
       EC-8610. A communication from the Assistant Secretary, 
     Office of Legislative Affairs, Department of State, 
     transmitting, pursuant to law, the certification of a 
     proposed license for the export of defense articles in the 
     amount of $50,000,000 or more to Russia and Kazakhstan; to 
     the Committee on Foreign Relations.
       EC-8611. A communication from the Assistant Secretary, 
     Office of Legislative Affairs, Department of State, 
     transmitting, pursuant to law, the certification of a 
     proposed license for the export of defense articles or 
     defense services sold commercially under contract in the 
     amount of $100,000,000 or more to Canada; to the Committee on 
     Foreign Relations.
       EC-8612. A communication from the Assistant Secretary, 
     Office of Legislative Affairs, Department of State, 
     transmitting, pursuant to law, a report relative to the 
     administrative expenses incurred by institutes supported by 
     the Research and Training Program for Eastern Europe and the 
     Independent States of the Former Soviet Union in fiscal year 
     2005; to the Committee on Foreign Relations.
       EC-8613. A communication from the Assistant Secretary, 
     Office of Legislative Affairs, Department of State, 
     transmitting, pursuant to law, the annual report for 2005 on 
     United States Participation in the United Nations; to the 
     Committee on Foreign Relations.
       EC-8614. A communication from the Secretary of Agriculture 
     and the Secretary of the Interior, transmitting, the report 
     of draft legislation entitled ``Healthy Forests Partnership 
     Act'' to the Committee on Agriculture, Nutrition, and 
     Forestry.
       EC-8615. 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 ``Flumioxazin; 
     Pesticide Tolerances for Emergency Exemptions'' (FRL No. 
     8098-5) received on October 4, 2006; to the Committee on 
     Agriculture, Nutrition, and Forestry.
       EC-8616. A communication from the Congressional Review 
     Coordinator, Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service, 
     Department of Agriculture, transmitting, pursuant to law, the 
     report of a rule entitled ``Asian Longhorned Beetle; 
     Additions to Quarantined Areas'' (Docket No. APHIS-2006-0127) 
     received on October 4, 2006; to the Committee on Agriculture, 
     Nutrition, and Forestry.
       EC-8617. A communication from the Under Secretary of 
     Defense (Acquisition, Technology, and Logistics), 
     transmitting, pursuant to law, a determination that increases 
     in the Program Acquisition Unit Cost for the Chemical 
     Demilitarization's Assembled Chemical Weapons Alternatives 
     program exceed 25 percent; to the Committee on Armed 
     Services.
       EC-8618. 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 ``Federal Process Agents of Surety 
     Corporation'' (RIN1510-AB08) received on October 11, 2006; to 
     the Committee on Banking, Housing, and Urban Affairs.
       EC-8619. 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 ``Obtaining Payments from the Judgment Fund 
     and Under Private Relief Bills'' (RIN1510-AA52) received on 
     October 11, 2006; to the Committee on Banking, Housing, and 
     Urban Affairs.
       EC-8620. A communication from the Acting General Counsel, 
     Executive Office for Immigration Review, Department of 
     Justice, transmitting, pursuant to law, the report of a rule 
     entitled ``Review of Custody Determinations'' (RIN1125-AA47) 
     received on October 11, 2006; to the Committee on the 
     Judiciary.
       EC-8621. A communication from the Acting Assistant Attorney 
     General, Office of Legislative Affairs, Department of 
     Justice, transmitting, the report of draft legislation that 
     would amend the federal criminal restitution statutes to 
     allow victims of identity theft to recover for the value of 
     the time they spend attempting to remediate the harm caused 
     by a criminal defendant; to the Committee on the Judiciary.
       EC-8622. 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 ``Action on Decision: Erickson Post Acquisition, 
     Inc. V. Commissioner'' (AOD 2006-24) received on October 11, 
     2006; to the Committee on Finance.
       EC-8623. 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 ``Transition Rule for Section 906 of the Pension 
     Protection Act of 2006'' (Notice 2006-89) received on October 
     11, 2006; to the Committee on Finance.
       EC-8624. 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 ``User Fees Relating to Enrollment'' ((RIN1545-
     BF68)(TD9288)) received on October 11 , 2006; to the 
     Committee on Finance.
       EC-8625. 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 ``2006-2007 Per Diem Rates'' (Rev. Proc. 2006-41) 
     received on October 11, 2006; to the Committee on Finance.
       EC-8626. 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 ``Administrative Appeal of Proposed Adverse 
     Determination of Tax-exempt Status of Bond Issue'' (Rev. 
     Proc. 2006-40) received on October 11, 2006; to the Committee 
     on Finance.
       EC-8627. 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 ``Alternative Fuel and Alternative Fuel Mixtures; 
     Blood Collector Organizations'' (Notice 2006-92) received on 
     October 11, 2006; to the Committee on Finance.
       EC-8628. 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 ``Extension of Replacement Period for Livestock Sold 
     on Account of Drought in Specified Counties'' (Notice 2006-
     91) received on October 11, 2006; to the Committee on 
     Finance.
       EC-8629. 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 ``Additional Transition Relief under Section 409A'' 
     (Notice 2006-79) received on October 11, 2006; to the 
     Committee on Finance.
       EC-8630. 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 ``Delay in the Effective Date of New User Fee 
     Charges for Processing Form 8802'' (Notice 2006-90) received 
     on October 11, 2006; to the Committee on Finance.
       EC-8631. A communication from the Chairman, Federal Energy 
     Regulatory Commission, transmitting, pursuant to law, a 
     report on the Commission's Strategic Plan for fiscal years 
     2006-2011; to the Committee on Energy and Natural Resources.
       EC-8632. 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

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     ``Air Quality Designations and Classifications for the 8-Hour 
     Ozone National Ambient Air Quality Standards; Early Action 
     Compact Areas with Deferred Effective Dates'' (FRL No. 8231-
     1) received on October 11, 2006; to the Committee on 
     Environment and Public Works.
       EC-8633. 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 ``Announcement 
     of the Delegation of Partial Administrative Authority for 
     Implementation of Federal Implementation Plan for the 
     Umatilla Indian Reservation to the Confederated Tribes of the 
     Umatilla Indian Reservation'' (FRL No. 8230-8) received on 
     October 11, 2006; to the Committee on Environment and Public 
     Works.
       EC-8634. 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; Alabama: Volatile 
     Organic Compounds'' (FRL No. 8229-8) received on October 11, 
     2006; to the Committee on Environment and Public Works.
       EC-8635. 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; State of Missouri, 
     Correction'' (FRL No. 8228-9) received on October 11, 2006; 
     to the Committee on Environment and Public Works.
       EC-8636. 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 ``Regional 
     Haze Regulations; Revisions to Provisions Governing 
     Alternative to Source-Specific Best Available Retrofit 
     Technology (BART) Determinations'' (FRL No. 8230-4) received 
     on October 11, 2006; to the Committee on Environment and 
     Public Works.
       EC-8637. A communication from the Assistant Secretary of 
     the Army (Civil Works), transmitting, pursuant to law, a 
     report relative to the Secretary's recommendation for project 
     modifications to reduce navigation and flood damage at Bayou 
     Sorrel Lock; to the Committee on Environment and Public 
     Works.
       EC-8638. A communication from the Under Secretary of 
     Defense (Comptroller), transmitting, pursuant to law, a 
     report relative to the transfer of funds made during fiscal 
     year 2006 under acts such as the Defense Appropriations Act 
     and the National Defense Authorization Act; to the Committee 
     on Armed Services.
       EC-8639. A communication from the Director, Defense 
     Procurement and Acquisition Policy, Department of Defense, 
     transmitting, pursuant to law, the report of a rule entitled 
     ``Congressional Notification of Architect-Engineer Services/
     Military Family Housing Contracts'' (DFARS Case 2006-D015) 
     received on October 6, 2006; to the Committee on Armed 
     Services.
       EC-8640. A communication from the Liaison Officer, Office 
     of the Secretary, Department of Defense, transmitting, 
     pursuant to law, the report of a rule entitled ``Waiver of 
     Debts Resulting from Erroneous Payments of Pay and 
     Allowances'' (RIN0790-AG90) received on October 6, 2006; to 
     the Committee on Armed Services.
       EC-8641. A communication from the Liaison Officer, Office 
     of the Secretary, Department of Defense, transmitting, 
     pursuant to law, the report of a rule entitled ``Settling 
     Personnel and General Claims and Processing Advance Decision 
     Requests'' (RIN0790-AG47) received on October 6, 2006; to the 
     Committee on Armed Services.
       EC-8642. A communication from the Secretary of the 
     Treasury, transmitting, pursuant to law, a report relative to 
     the national emergency declared in Executive Order 13313; to 
     the Committee on Banking, Housing, and Urban Affairs.
       EC-8643. A communication from the Acting Secretary of 
     Transportation, transmitting, pursuant to law, a report 
     relative to the National Plan of Integrated Airport Systems 
     for years 2007-2011; to the Committee on Commerce, Science, 
     and Transportation.
       EC-8644. A communication from the Acting Assistant 
     Secretary, Fish and Wildlife Service, Department of the 
     Interior, transmitting, pursuant to law, the report of a rule 
     entitled ``Endangered and Threatened Wildlife and Plants; 
     Designation of Critical Habitat for the Rota Bridled White-
     eye (Zosterops rotensis)'' (RIN1018-AU32) received on October 
     6, 2006; to the Committee on Environment and Public Works.
       EC-8645. A communication from the Acting Assistant 
     Secretary, Fish and Wildlife Service, Department of the 
     Interior, transmitting, pursuant to law, the report of a rule 
     entitled ``Endangered and Threatened Wildlife and Plants; 
     Designation of Critical Habitat for the Southern California 
     Distinct Population Segment of the Mountain Yellow-Legged 
     Frog (Rana muscosa)'' (RIN1018-AU30) received on October 3, 
     2006; to the Committee on Environment and Public Works.
       EC-8646. A communication from the Acting Assistant 
     Secretary, Fish and Wildlife Service, Department of the 
     Interior, transmitting, pursuant to law, the report of a rule 
     entitled ``Endangered and Threatened Wildlife and Plants; 
     Designation of Critical Habitat for the Perdido Key Beach 
     Mouse, Choctawhatchee Beach Mouse, and St. Andrew Beach 
     Mouse'' (RIN1018-AT90) received on October 3, 2006; to the 
     Committee on Environment and Public Works.
       EC-8647. A communication from the Acting Assistant 
     Secretary, Fish and Wildlife Service, Department of the 
     Interior, transmitting, pursuant to law, the report of a rule 
     entitled ``Endangered and Threatened Wildlife and Plants; 
     Designation of Critical Habitat for the Alameda Whipsnake'' 
     (RIN1018-AT93) received on October 11, 2006; to the Committee 
     on Environment and Public Works.
       EC-8648. A communication from the Assistant Secretary of 
     the Army (Civil Works), transmitting, pursuant to law, a 
     report relative to the possible expansion of the Poplar 
     Island Environmental Restoration Project; to the Committee on 
     Environment and Public Works.
       EC-8649. 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 ``Energy Conservation Program: Test 
     Procedures for Distribution Transformers; Correction'' 
     (RIN1904-AA85) received on October 6, 2006; to the Committee 
     on Energy and Natural Resources.
       EC-8650. A communication from the Acting Director, Office 
     of Surface Mining, Department of the Interior, transmitting, 
     pursuant to law, the report of a rule entitled ``New Mexico 
     Regulatory Program'' (NM-045-FOR) received on October 6, 
     2006; to the Committee on Energy and Natural Resources.
       EC-8651. A communication from the Regulations Coordinator, 
     Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services, transmitting, 
     pursuant to law, the report of a rule entitled ``State 
     Allotments for Payment of Medicare Part B Premiums for 
     Qualifying Individuals: Fiscal Year 2006 and Federal Fiscal 
     Year 2007'' (RIN0938-A031) received on October 16, 2006; to 
     the Committee on Finance.
       EC-8652. 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 ``Treatment of Disregarded Entities Under 
     Section 752'' ((RIN1545-BD48) (TD9289)) received on October 
     16, 2006; to the Committee on Finance.
       EC-8653. A communication from the Chief of the Trade and 
     Commercial Regulations Branch, Customs and Border Protection, 
     Department of Homeland Security, transmitting, pursuant to 
     law, the report of a rule entitled ``Entry of Softwood Lumber 
     Products from Canada'' (RIN1505-AB73) received on October 16, 
     2006; to the Committee on Finance.
       EC-8654. A communication from the Commissioner, Social 
     Security Administration, transmitting, pursuant to law, a 
     consolidated report of the Administration's processing of 
     continuing disability reviews for fiscal year 2005; to the 
     Committee on Finance.
       EC-8655. A communication from the Assistant Secretary, 
     Office of Legislative Affairs, Department of State, 
     transmitting, pursuant to law, a report of the President's 
     intention to exercise his authority to waive the prohibition 
     on the use of fiscal year 2006 Economic Support Funds in 
     relation to certain countries; to the Committee on Foreign 
     Relations.
       EC-8656. A communication from the Assistant Secretary, 
     Office of Legislative Affairs, Department of State, 
     transmitting, pursuant to law, a report detailing the 
     President's exercise of the waiver authority in certain 
     countries with regard to the prohibition on military 
     assistance provided in section 2007 of the American 
     Servicemembers' Protection Act of 2002; to the Committee on 
     Foreign Relations.
       EC-8657. A communication from the Assistant Secretary, 
     Office of Legislative Affairs, Department of State, 
     transmitting, pursuant to law, a report relative to the 
     current military, diplomatic, political, and economic 
     measures that are being or have been undertaken to complete 
     the mission in Iraq successfully; to the Committee on Foreign 
     Relations .
       EC-8658. A communication from the Assistant Secretary, 
     Office of Legislative Affairs, Department of State, 
     transmitting, pursuant to law, a report relative to the 
     amount the Government of Israel expends on certain 
     activities; to the Committee on Foreign Relations.
       EC-8659. A communication from the Assistant Secretary for 
     Administration and Management, Office of Public Affairs, 
     Department of Labor, transmitting, pursuant to law, the 
     report of action on a nomination and the discontinuation of 
     service in the acting role for the position of Assistant 
     Secretary for Public Affairs, received on October 16, 2006; 
     to the Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions.
       EC-8660. A communication from the Chairman, U.S. Equal 
     Employment Opportunity Commission, transmitting, pursuant to 
     law, the Commission's Strategic Plan for Fiscal

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     Years 2007-2012; to the Committee on Health, Education, 
     Labor, and Pensions.
       EC-8661. A communication from the Director, Office of 
     Labor-Management Standards, Department of Labor, 
     transmitting, pursuant to law, the report of a rule entitled 
     ``Labor Organization Annual Financial Reports for Trusts in 
     Which a Labor Organization is Interested, Form T-1'' 
     (RIN1215-AB54) received on October 16, 2006; to the Committee 
     on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions.
       EC-8662. 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 ``Food Labeling; Guidelines for Voluntary Nutrition 
     Labeling of Raw Fruits, Vegetables, and Fish'' (Docket No. 
     2001N-0548) received on October 11, 2006; to the Committee on 
     Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions.
       EC-8663. A communication from the Director, Office of 
     Personnel Management, transmitting, the report of a draft 
     bill to make improvements to the Civil Service Retirement 
     System and the Federal Employees' Retirement System, and for 
     other purposes; to the Committee on Homeland Security and 
     Governmental Affairs.
       EC-8664. A communication from the General Counsel, 
     Occupational Safety and Health Review Commission, 
     transmitting, pursuant to law, the report of a rule entitled 
     ``Regulations Implementing the Privacy Act of 1974'' (29 CFR 
     Part 2400) received on October 16, 2006; to the Committee on 
     Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs.
       EC-8665. A communication from the Staff Director, U.S. 
     Sentencing Commission, transmitting, a request for a 
     correction to Amendment 10 of the document entitled 
     ``Amendments to the Sentencing Guidelines''; to the Committee 
     on the Judiciary.
       EC-8666. A communication from the Special Assistant to the 
     Secretary, Department of Veterans Affairs, transmitting, 
     pursuant to law, the report of an action on a nomination for 
     the position of Assistant Secretary for Information and 
     Technology, received on October 16, 2006; to the Committee on 
     Veterans' Affairs.
       EC-8667. A communication from the Principal Deputy 
     Associate Administrator, Office of the Administrator, 
     Environmental Protection Agency, transmitting, pursuant to 
     law, the report of a rule entitled ``Novaluron; Pesticide 
     Tolerance for Emergency Exemptions'' (FRL No. 8098-8) 
     received on October 23, 2006; to the Committee on 
     Agriculture, Nutrition, and Forestry.
       EC-8668. A communication from the Secretary of Defense, 
     transmitting, a report on the approved retirement of General 
     Michael W. Hagee, United States Marine Corps, and his 
     advancement to the grade of general on the retired list; to 
     the Committee on Armed Services.
       EC-8669. A communication from the Acting Director, Office 
     of Legislative Affairs, Federal Deposit Insurance 
     Corporation, transmitting, pursuant to law, the report of a 
     rule entitled ``Deposit Insurance Regulations; Inflation 
     Index; Certain Retirement Accounts and Employee Benefit Plan 
     Accounts'' (RIN3064-AD01) received on October 23, 2006; to 
     the Committee on Banking, Housing, and Urban Affairs.
       EC-8670. A communication from the Acting Director, Office 
     of Legislative Affairs, Federal Deposit Insurance 
     Corporation, transmitting, pursuant to law, the report of a 
     rule entitled ``Revisions to Reflect the Merger of the BIF 
     and the SAIF'' (RIN3064-AD04) received on October 23, 2006; 
     to the Committee on Banking, Housing, and Urban Affairs.
       EC-8671. A communication from the Chief Counsel, Federal 
     Emergency Management Agency, Department of Homeland Security, 
     transmitting, pursuant to law, the report of a rule entitled 
     ``Suspension of Community Eligibility'' ((Docket No. FEMA-
     7945) (71 FR 55128)) received on October 23, 2006; to the 
     Committee on Banking, Housing, and Urban Affairs.
       EC-8672. A communication from the Chief Counsel, Federal 
     Emergency Management Agency, Department of Homeland Security, 
     transmitting, pursuant to law, the report of a rule entitled 
     ``Withdrawal of Final Flood Elevation Determination for the 
     Listed Communities in Yuma and Coconino Counties, AZ'' 
     ((Docket No. FEMA-D-7642) (71 FR 54933)) received on October 
     23, 2006; to the Committee on Banking, Housing, and Urban 
     Affairs.
       EC-8673. A communication from the Chief Counsel, Federal 
     Emergency Management Agency, Department of Homeland Security, 
     transmitting, pursuant to law, the report of a rule entitled 
     ``Suspension of Community Eligibility'' ((Docket No. FEMA-
     7943) (71 FR 54202)) received on October 23, 2006; to the 
     Committee on Banking, Housing, and Urban Affairs.
       EC-8674. A communication from the General Counsel, National 
     Credit Union Administration, transmitting, pursuant to law, 
     the report of a rule entitled ``Share Insurance and 
     Appendix'' (RIN3133-AD18) received on October 18, 2006; to 
     the Committee on Banking, Housing, and Urban Affairs.
       EC-8675. A communication from the Chairman, Securities and 
     Exchange Commission, transmitting, pursuant to law, the 
     Commission's 2005 Annual Report of the Securities Investor 
     Protection Corporation; to the Committee on Banking, Housing, 
     and Urban Affairs.
       EC-8676. A communication from the Chairman, Federal Housing 
     Finance Board, transmitting, pursuant to law, a report 
     relative to the Board's Strategic Plan for fiscal years 2007 
     through 2012 and its Annual Performance Budget for fiscal 
     year 2007; to the Committee on Banking, Housing, and Urban 
     Affairs.
       EC-8677. A communication from the Senior Legal Advisor to 
     the Bureau Chief, Media Bureau, Federal Communications 
     Commission, transmitting, pursuant to law, the report of a 
     rule entitled ``Children's Television Obligations of Digital 
     Television Broadcasters'' (FCC 06-143) received on October 
     23, 2006; to the Committee on Commerce, Science, and 
     Transportation.
       EC-8678. A communication from the Senior 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. Ashland, Greensburg, and 
     Kinsley, Kansas; and Alva, Medford, and Mustang, Oklahoma'' 
     (MB Docket No. 06-65) received on October 23, 2006; to the 
     Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation.
       EC-8679. A communication from the Senior 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. Oak Harbor and Sedro-
     Woolley, Washington'' (MB Docket No. 04-305) received on 
     October 23, 2006; to the Committee on Commerce, Science, and 
     Transportation.
       EC-8680. A communication from the Senior 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. Columbus and Monona, 
     Wisconsin'' (MB Docket No. 05-122) received on October 23, 
     2006; to the Committee on Commerce, Science, and 
     Transportation.
       EC-8681. A communication from the Senior 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. Eatonton and Lexington, 
     Georgia'' (MB Docket No. 04-379) received on October 23, 
     2006; to the Committee on Commerce, Science, and 
     Transportation.
       EC-8682. A communication from the Senior 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. Ione, Oregon; Walla Walla, 
     Washington and Athena, Hermiston, La Grande, and Arlington, 
     Oregon; and Monument, Oregon; Prairie City, Prineville, and 
     Sisters, Oregon and Weiser, Idaho; The Dalles, Tualatin, 
     Eugene, Albany, Lebanon, Paisley, and Diamond Lake, Oregon, 
     and Goldendale, Washington'' (MB Docket Nos. 05-9 and 05-10) 
     received on October 23, 2006; to the Committee on Commerce, 
     Science, and Transportation.
       EC-8683. A communication from the Senior 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. Lake Park, Florida'' (MB 
     Docket No. 05-147) received on October 23, 2006; to the 
     Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation.
       EC-8684. 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 ``Air Cargo Security 
     Requirements; Compliance Dates; Amendment'' (RIN1652-AA52) 
     received on October 23, 2006; to the Committee on Commerce, 
     Science, and Transportation.
       EC-8685. A communication from the Senior 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. Homerville, Georgia; 
     Jacksonville, Florida'' (MB Docket No. 05-32) received on 
     October 23, 2006; to the Committee on Commerce, Science, and 
     Transportation.
       EC-8686. A communication from the Senior 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. Atwood, Kansas; McCook and 
     Ogallala, Nebraska; Burlington and Flagler, Colorado'' (MB 
     Docket No. 05-45) received on October 23, 2006; to the 
     Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation.
       EC-8687. A communication from the Senior 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

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     Broadcast Stations. Huntsville, Missouri'' (MB Docket No. 04-
     115) received on October 23, 2006; to the Committee on 
     Commerce, Science, and Transportation.
       EC-8688. A communication from the Associate Bureau Chief, 
     Wireless Telecommunications Bureau, Federal Communications 
     Commission, transmitting, pursuant to law, the report of a 
     rule entitled ``Amendment of the Commission's Rules Regarding 
     Dedicated Short-Range Communications Services in the 5.850-
     5.925 GHz Band (5.9 GHz Band)'' (WT Docket No. 01-90) 
     received on October 23, 2006; to the Committee on Commerce, 
     Science, and Transportation.
       EC-8689. A communication from the Associate Bureau Chief, 
     Wireless Telecommunications Bureau, Federal Communications 
     Commission, transmitting, pursuant to law, the report of a 
     rule entitled ``Amendment of the Commission's Rules Regarding 
     Maritime Automatic Identification Systems'' (WT Docket No. 
     04-344) received on October 23, 2006; to the Committee on 
     Commerce, Science, and Transportation.
       EC-8690. A communication from the Associate Bureau Chief, 
     Wireless Telecommunications Bureau, Federal Communications 
     Commission, transmitting, pursuant to law, the report of a 
     rule entitled ``Review of Part 87 of the Commission's Rules 
     Concerning the Aviation Radio Service'' (WT Docket No. 01-
     289) received on October 23, 2006; to the Committee on 
     Commerce, Science, and Transportation.
       EC-8691. A communication from the Associate Bureau Chief, 
     Wireless Telecommunications Bureau, Federal Communications 
     Commission, transmitting, pursuant to law, the report of a 
     rule entitled ``Amendment of Part 97 of the Commission's 
     Rules Governing the Amateur Radio Services'' (WT Docket No. 
     04-140) received on October 23, 2006; to the Committee on 
     Commerce, Science, and Transportation.
       EC-8692. A communication from the Associate Bureau Chief, 
     Wireless Telecommunications Bureau, Federal Communications 
     Commission, transmitting, pursuant to law, the report of a 
     rule entitled ``Amendment of Parts 13 and 80 of the 
     Commission's Rules Concerning Maritime Communications'' (WT 
     Docket No. 00-48) received on October 23, 2006; to the 
     Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation.
       EC-8693. A communication from the Attorney, Wireline 
     Competition Bureau, transmitting, pursuant to law, the report 
     of a rule entitled ``Biennial Regulatory Review of 
     Regulations Administered by the Wireline Competition Bureau'' 
     (WC Docket No. 02-313) received on October 23, 2006; to the 
     Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation.
       EC-8694. A communication from the Director, Office of 
     Sustainable Fisheries, Department of Commerce, transmitting, 
     pursuant to law, the report of a rule entitled ``Temporary 
     Rule; Closure (Massachusetts Summer Flounder Commercial 
     Fishery)'' (ID 092206D) received on October 23, 2006; to the 
     Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation.
       EC-8695. A communication from the Director, Office of 
     Sustainable Fisheries, Department of Commerce, transmitting, 
     pursuant to law, the report of a rule entitled ``Fisheries of 
     the Economic Exclusive Zone Off Alaska; Shallow-Water Species 
     Fishery by Vessels Using Trawl Gear in the Gulf of Alaska'' 
     (ID 092206E) received on October 23, 2006; to the Committee 
     on Commerce, Science, and Transportation.
       EC-8696. A communication from the 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; Atka Mackerel in the 
     Central Aleutian District of the Bering Sea and Aleutian 
     Islands Management Area'' (ID 092106G) received on October 
     23, 2006; to the Committee on Commerce, Science, and 
     Transportation.
       EC-8697. A communication from the Director, Office of 
     Sustainable Fisheries, Department of Commerce, transmitting, 
     pursuant to law, the report of a rule entitled ``Fisheries 
     Off West Coast States and in the Western Pacific; West Coast 
     Salmon Fisheries; Adjustments of Recreational Fishery from 
     U.S.-Canada Border, to Cape Falcon, Oregon'' (ID 092106D) 
     received on October 23, 2006; to the Committee on Commerce, 
     Science, and Transportation.
       EC-8698. A communication from the Director, Office of 
     Sustainable Fisheries, Department of Commerce, transmitting, 
     pursuant to law, the report of a rule entitled ``Temporary 
     Rule; Closure (Closure of Quota Period I Fishery for Spiny 
     Dogfish'' (RIN0648-AT59) received on October 23, 2006; to the 
     Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation.
       EC-8699. A communication from the Director, Office of 
     Sustainable Fisheries, Department of Commerce, transmitting, 
     pursuant to law, the report of a rule entitled ``Fisheries 
     Off West Coast States and in the Western Pacific; West Coast 
     Salmon Fisheries; Adjustments of Recreational Fishery from 
     U.S.-Canada Border, to Cape Falcon, Oregon'' (ID 092106C) 
     received on October 23, 2006; to the Committee on Commerce, 
     Science, and Transportation.
       EC-8700. A communication from the Director, Office of 
     Sustainable Fisheries, Department of Commerce, transmitting, 
     pursuant to law, the report of a rule entitled ``Fisheries 
     Off West Coast States and in the Western Pacific; West Coast 
     Salmon Fisheries; Adjustments of the Commercial Fishery from 
     U.S.-Canada Border to Cape Falcon, Oregon'' (ID 092006E) 
     received on October 23, 2006; to the Committee on Commerce, 
     Science, and Transportation.
       EC-8701. A communication from the Director, Office of 
     Sustainable Fisheries, Department of Commerce, transmitting, 
     pursuant to law, the report of a rule entitled ``Fisheries 
     Off West Coast States and in the Western Pacific; West Coast 
     Salmon Fisheries; Adjustments of Recreational Fishery from 
     U.S.-Canada Border to Cape Falcon, Oregon'' (ID 092106E) 
     received on October 23, 2006; to the Committee on Commerce, 
     Science, and Transportation.
       EC-8702. A communication from the Director, Office of 
     Sustainable Fisheries, Department of Commerce, transmitting, 
     pursuant to law, the report of a rule entitled ``Fisheries 
     Off West Coast States and in the Western Pacific; West Coast 
     Salmon Fisheries; Adjustments of Recreational Fishery from 
     U.S.-Canada Border to Cape Falcon, Oregon'' (ID 092106B) 
     received on October 23, 2006; to the Committee on Commerce, 
     Science, and Transportation.
       EC-8703. A communication from the Director, Office of 
     Sustainable Fisheries, Department of Commerce, transmitting, 
     pursuant to law, the report of a rule entitled ``Fisheries 
     Off West Coast States and in the Western Pacific; West Coast 
     Salmon Fisheries; Adjustments of Recreational Fishery from 
     U.S.-Canada Border to Cape Falcon, Oregon'' (ID 092006D) 
     received on October 23, 2006; to the Committee on Commerce, 
     Science, and Transportation.
       EC-8704. A communication from the Assistant Administrator 
     for Fisheries, National Marine Fisheries Service, Department 
     of Commerce, transmitting, pursuant to law, the report of a 
     rule entitled ``Fisheries of the Caribbean, Gulf of Mexico, 
     and South Atlantic; Reef Fish Fishery of the Gulf of Mexico; 
     Amendment 18A'' (ID 041906B) received on October 23, 2006; to 
     the Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation.
       EC-8705. A communication from the Deputy Assistant 
     Administrator for Regulatory Programs, National Marine 
     Fisheries Service, Department of Commerce, transmitting, 
     pursuant to law, the report of a rule entitled ``Final Rule 
     for Amendment 13C to the Snapper Grouper Fishery Management 
     Plan for the South Atlantic Region'' (RIN0648-AT75) received 
     on October 23, 2006; to the Committee on Commerce, Science, 
     and Transportation.
       EC-8706. A communication from the Deputy Assistant 
     Administrator for Regulatory Programs, National Marine 
     Fisheries Service, Department of Commerce, transmitting, 
     pursuant to law, the report of a rule entitled ``Fisheries of 
     the Caribbean, Gulf of Mexico, and South Atlantic; Shrimp 
     Fishery of the Gulf of Mexico; Amendment 13'' (ID 111605A) 
     received on October 23, 2006; to the Committee on Commerce, 
     Science, and Transportation.
       EC-8707. A communication from the Deputy General Counsel, 
     National Aeronautics and Space Administration, transmitting, 
     pursuant to law, the report of a rule entitled ``Code of 
     Conduct for the International Space Station Crew'' (RIN2700-
     AC40) received on October 18, 2006; to the Committee on 
     Commerce, Science, and Transportation.
       EC-8708. A communication from the Deputy Assistant 
     Administrator for Operations, National Marine Fisheries 
     Service, Department of Commerce, transmitting, pursuant to 
     law, the report of a rule entitled ``Fisheries in the Western 
     Pacific; Hawaii-based Shallow-set Longline Fishery--Temporary 
     rule; Emergency Action Extended'' (RIN0648-AU41) received on 
     October 23, 2006; to the Committee on Commerce, Science, and 
     Transportation.
       EC-8709. 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 Economic Exclusive Zone Off Alaska; 
     Shallow-Water Species Fishery by Vessels Using Trawl Gear in 
     the Gulf of Alaska'' (ID 091806B) received on October 23, 
     2006; to the Committee on Commerce, Science, and 
     Transportation.
       EC-8710. 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; 
     Adjustment of Pacific Cod Total Allowable Catch Amount in the 
     Bering Sea and Aleutian Islands'' (ID 091806A) received on 
     October 23, 2006; to the Committee on Commerce, Science, and 
     Transportation.
       EC-8711. A communication from the White House Liaison, 
     National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration, Department 
     of Commerce, transmitting, pursuant to law, the report of a 
     change in previously submitted reported information and a 
     nomination for the position of Assistant Secretary for Oceans 
     and Atmosphere, received on October 23, 2006; to the 
     Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation.
       EC-8712. A communication from the Managing Director, 
     Federal Communications Commission, transmitting, pursuant to 
     law, the Commission's Auction Expenditures Report for Fiscal 
     Year 2005; to the Committee on Commerce, Science, and 
     Transportation.

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       EC-8713. A communication from the Attorney Advisor, Saint 
     Lawrence Seaway Development Corporation, Department of 
     Transportation, transmitting, pursuant to law, the report of 
     a nomination for the position of Administrator, received on 
     October 23, 2006; to the Committee on Commerce, Science, and 
     Transportation.
       EC-8714. A communication from the Secretary of 
     Transportation, transmitting, pursuant to law, the Department 
     of Transportation's Strategic Plan for Fiscal Years 2006-
     2011; to the Committee on Commerce, Science, and 
     Transportation.
       EC-8715. A communication from the Director, Office of 
     Civilian Radioactive Waste Management, Department of Energy, 
     transmitting, pursuant to law, a report relative to the 
     Office's inability to meet the specified deadline for its 
     report on the activities and expenditure of the office; to 
     the Committee on Energy and Natural Resources.
       EC-8716. A communication from the Principal Deputy 
     Associate Administrator, Office of the Administrator, 
     Environmental Protection Agency, transmitting, a report 
     relative to a document the Agency recently issued relative to 
     its regulatory programs; to the Committee on Environment and 
     Public Works.
       EC-8717. 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; Maryland; 
     State Implementation Plan Revision for American Cyanamid 
     Company, Havre de Grace, Maryland'' (FRL No. 8233-2) received 
     on October 23, 2006; to the Committee on Environment and 
     Public Works.
       EC-8718. 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; Designation of Areas 
     for Air Quality Planning Purposes; State of California; PM-
     10; Determination of Attainment for the San Joaquin Valley 
     Nonattainment Area; Determination Regarding Applicability of 
     Certain Clean Air Act Requirements'' (FRL No. 8234-1) 
     received on October 23, 2006; to the Committee on Environment 
     and Public Works.
       EC-8719. 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; Tennessee; Memphis/
     Shelby County Area Second 10-Year Maintenance Plan for the 
     Carbon Monoxide National Ambient Air Quality Standard'' (FRL 
     No. 8233-8) received on October 23, 2006; to the Committee on 
     Environment and Public Works.
       EC-8720. 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: Standards 
     for Hazardous Waste Combustors (Amendment)'' (FRL No. 8233-9) 
     received on October 23, 2006; to the Committee on Environment 
     and Public Works.
       EC-8721. A communication from the Assistant Secretary of 
     the Army (Civil Works), transmitting, pursuant to law, a 
     report relative to the Department's projects, or separable 
     elements of projects, which have been authorized, but for 
     which no funds have been obligated for planning, design or 
     construction during the preceding seven full fiscal years; to 
     the Committee on Environment and Public Works.
       EC-8722. A communication from the Administrator, Energy 
     Information Administration, Department of Energy, 
     transmitting, pursuant to law, the Administration's report 
     entitled ``Annual Energy Review 2005''; to the Committee on 
     Environment and Public Works.
       EC-8723. A communication from the Principal Deputy 
     Associate Administrator, Office of the Administrator, 
     Environmental Protection Agency, transmitting, a report 
     relative to a document recently issued by the Agency that is 
     related to its regulatory programs; to the Committee on 
     Environment and Public Works.
       EC-8724. A communication from the Principal Deputy 
     Associate Administrator, Office of the Administrator, 
     Environmental Protection Agency, transmitting, pursuant to 
     law, the report of a rule entitled ``National Primary 
     Drinking Water Regulations: Ground Water Rule'' (FRL No. 
     8231-9) received on October 23, 2006; to the Committee on 
     Environment and Public Works.
       EC-8725. A communication from the Acting Branch Chief of 
     the Publications and Regulations Branch, Internal Revenue 
     Service, Department of the Treasury, transmitting, pursuant 
     to law, the report of a rule entitled ``Allocation of 
     Creditable Foreign Taxes'' ((RIN1545-BB11)(TD9292)) received 
     on October 23, 2006; to the Committee on Finance.
       EC-8726. A communication from the Inspector General, 
     Department of Health and Human Services, transmitting, 
     pursuant to law, a report relative to a review of the 
     information security of Medicare contractors in fiscal year 
     2004; to the Committee on Finance.
       EC-8727. A communication from the Secretary of Health and 
     Human Services, transmitting, the Department's report on the 
     capitation rates for Medicare Advantage plans; to the 
     Committee on Finance.
       EC-8728. A communication from the Assistant General 
     Counsel, Division of Regulatory Services, Department of 
     Education, transmitting, pursuant to law, the report of a 
     rule entitled ``Final Priority--Upward Bound Program'' (71 FR 
     37926) received on October 23, 2006; to the Committee on 
     Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions.
       EC-8729. A communication from the Human Resources 
     Specialist, Office of the Assistant Secretary of 
     Administration and Management, Department of Labor, 
     transmitting, pursuant to law, (2) reports relative to 
     vacancies within the Department, received on October 23, 
     2006; to the Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and 
     Pensions.
       EC-8730. A communication from the White House Liaison, 
     Office of Communications and Outreach, Department of 
     Education, transmitting, pursuant to law, the report of a 
     nomination for the position of Assistant Secretary, received 
     on October 23, 2006; to the Committee on Health, Education, 
     Labor, and Pensions.
       EC-8731. A communication from the Chairman, U.S. Merit 
     Systems Protection Board, transmitting, pursuant to law, the 
     Board's report entitled ``Reforming Federal Hiring: Beyond 
     Faster and Cheaper''; to the Committee on Homeland Security 
     and Governmental Affairs.
       EC-8732. A communication from the Chairman, Postal Rate 
     Commission, transmitting, pursuant to law, a report relative 
     to results of an outside risk assessment of the Commission; 
     to the Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental 
     Affairs.
       EC-8733. A communication from the District of Columbia 
     Auditor, transmitting, pursuant to law, a report entitled 
     ``Audit of Advisory Neighborhood Commission 4C for Fiscal 
     Years 2004 Through 2006, as of March 31, 2006''; to the 
     Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs.
       EC-8734. A communication from the District of Columbia 
     Auditor, transmitting, pursuant to law, a report entitled 
     ``Audit of Advisory Neighborhood Commission 5B for Fiscal 
     Years 2004 Through 2006, as of March 31, 2006''; to the 
     Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs.
       EC-8735. A communication from the Acting Assistant Attorney 
     General, Office of Legislative Affairs, Department of 
     Justice, transmitting, pursuant to law, a report relative to 
     the organization and resources of the Department with respect 
     to privacy and related information management functions; to 
     the Committee on the Judiciary.
       EC-8736. A communication from the Senior Counsel, Executive 
     Office for Immigration Review, Department of Justice, 
     transmitting, pursuant to law, the report of a rule entitled 
     ``Review of Custody Determinations'' (RIN1125-AA47) received 
     on October 23, 2006; to the Committee on the Judiciary.
       EC-8737. A communication from the Chairman, U.S. Commission 
     on Civil Rights, transmitting, pursuant to law, the 
     Commission's report entitled ``Voting Rights Enforcement and 
     Reauthorization: The Department of Justice's Record of 
     Enforcing the Temporary Voting Rights Act Provisions''; to 
     the Committee on the Judiciary.
       EC-8738. A communication from the Deputy Assistant 
     Administrator of the Office of Diversion Control, Drug 
     Enforcement Administration, Department of Justice, 
     transmitting, pursuant to law, the report of a rule entitled 
     `` Schedules of Controlled Substances: Exempt Anabolic 
     Steroid Products'' (RIN1117-AB04) received on October 18, 
     2006; to the Committee on the Judiciary.
       EC-8739. 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 Modified Cry3A Protein and the Genetic Material 
     Necessary for Its Production in Corn; Exemption from the 
     Requirement of a Tolerance'' (FRL No. 8096-4) received on 
     October 24, 2006; to the Committee on Agriculture, Nutrition, 
     and Forestry.
       EC-8740. A communication from the Under Secretary of 
     Defense (Acquisition, Technology and Logistics), 
     transmitting, pursuant to law, a report relative to the 
     budgeting of the Department of Defense for the sustainment of 
     key military equipment; to the Committee on Armed Services.
       EC-8741. A communication from the Secretary of the 
     Treasury, transmitting, pursuant to law, a six-month periodic 
     report on the national emergency with respect to Sudan that 
     was declared in Executive Order 13067; to the Committee on 
     Banking, Housing, and Urban Affairs.
       EC-8742. A communication from the Secretary of the 
     Treasury, transmitting, pursuant to law, a six-month periodic 
     report on the national emergency with respect to Iran that 
     was declared in Executive Order 12170; to the Committee on 
     Banking, Housing, and Urban Affairs.
       EC-8743. A communication from the Chief of Regulations and 
     Administrative Law, U.S.

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     Coast Guard, Department of Homeland Security, transmitting, 
     pursuant to law, the report of a rule entitled ``Drawbridge 
     Operation Regulations (including 2 regulations beginning with 
     CGD05-06-044)'' (RIN1625-AA09) received on October 24, 2006; 
     to the Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation.
       EC-8744. A communication from the Chief of Regulations and 
     Administrative Law, U.S. Coast Guard, Department of Homeland 
     Security, transmitting, pursuant to law, the report of a rule 
     entitled ``Special Local Regulations for Marine Events 
     (including 4 regulations beginning with CGD05-06-066)'' 
     (RIN1625-AA08) received on October 24, 2006; to the Committee 
     on Commerce, Science, and Transportation.
       EC-8745. A communication from the Chief of Regulations and 
     Administrative Law, U.S. Coast Guard, Department of Homeland 
     Security, transmitting, pursuant to law, the report of a rule 
     entitled ``Drawbridge Operation Regulations (including 5 
     regulations beginning with CGD07-06-204)'' (RIN1625-AA09) 
     received on October 24, 2006; to the Committee on Commerce, 
     Science, and Transportation.
       EC-8746. A communication from the Chief of Regulations and 
     Administrative Law, U.S. Coast Guard, Department of Homeland 
     Security, transmitting, pursuant to law, the report of a rule 
     entitled ``Special Local Regulations (including 2 regulations 
     beginning with CGD13-06-044)'' (RIN1625-AA08) received on 
     October 24, 2006; to the Committee on Commerce, Science, and 
     Transportation.
       EC-8747. A communication from the Chief of Regulations and 
     Administrative Law, U.S. Coast Guard, Department of Homeland 
     Security, transmitting, pursuant to law, the report of a rule 
     entitled ``Safety Zones (including 3 regulations beginning 
     with CGD05-06-093)'' (RIN1625-AA00) received on October 24, 
     2006; to the Committee on Commerce, Science, and 
     Transportation.
       EC-8748. A communication from the Chief of Regulations and 
     Administrative Law, U.S. Coast Guard, Department of Homeland 
     Security, transmitting, pursuant to law, the report of a rule 
     entitled ``Shipping and Transportation; Technical, 
     Organizational, and Conforming Amendments'' ((RIN1625-ZA10) 
     (USCG-2006-25697)) received on October 24, 2006; to the 
     Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation.
       EC-8749. A communication from the Chief of Regulations and 
     Administrative Law, U.S. Coast Guard, Department of Homeland 
     Security, transmitting, pursuant to law, the report of a rule 
     entitled ``Geographical Extension of Coast Guard Authority to 
     Enforce Naval Vessel Protection Zones; Conforming Amendment'' 
     ((RIN1625-ZA11) (USCG-2006-25411)) received on October 24, 
     2006; to the Committee on Commerce, Science, and 
     Transportation.
       EC-8750. A communication from the Chief of Regulations and 
     Administrative Law, U.S. Coast Guard, Department of Homeland 
     Security, transmitting, pursuant to law, the report of a rule 
     entitled ``Vessel Documentation: Lease Financing for Vessels 
     Engaged in the Coastwise Trade'' ((RIN1625-AA95) (USCG-2005-
     20258)) received on October 24, 2006; to the Committee on 
     Commerce, Science, and Transportation.
       EC-8751. 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; Indiana'' 
     (FRL No. 8224-3) received on October 24, 2006; to the 
     Committee on Environment and Public Works.
       EC-8752. 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; Louisiana; 
     Transportation Conformity'' (FRL No. 8234-8) received on 
     October 24, 2006; to the Committee on Environment and Public 
     Works.
       EC-8753. 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 ``Revisions to 
     the California State Implementation Plan, Antelope Valley Air 
     Quality Management District'' (FRL No. 8231-5) received on 
     October 24, 2006; to the Committee on Environment and Public 
     Works.
       EC-8754. 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 ``Revisions to 
     the California State Implementation Plan, Yolo-Solano Air 
     Quality Management District'' (FRL No. 8225-7) received on 
     October 24, 2006; to the Committee on Environment and Public 
     Works.
       EC-8755. 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 ``Revisions to 
     the Nevada State Implementation Plan, Clark County'' (FRL No. 
     8225-5) received on October 24, 2006; to the Committee on 
     Environment and Public Works.
       EC-8756. 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 ``Washington: 
     Final Authorization of State Hazardous Waste Management 
     Program Revisions'' (FRL No. 8235-5) received on October 24, 
     2006; to the Committee on Environment and Public Works.
       EC-8757. A communication from the Assistant Secretary, 
     Office of Legislative Affairs, Department of State, 
     transmitting, pursuant to law, the report of a rule entitled 
     ``Intercountry Adoption--Department Issuance of 
     Certifications in Hague Convention Adoption Cases'' (RIN1400-
     AC19) received on October 24, 2006; to the Committee on 
     Foreign Relations.
       EC-8758. A communication from the Interim Director, Pension 
     Benefit Guaranty Corporation, transmitting, pursuant to law, 
     the report of a rule entitled ``Benefits Payable in 
     Terminated Single-Employer Plans; Allocation of Assets in 
     Single-Employer Plans; Interest Assumptions for Valuing and 
     Paying Benefits'' (29 CFR Parts 4022 and 4044) received on 
     October 24, 2006; to the Committee on Health, Education, 
     Labor, and Pensions.
       EC-8759. A communication from the Assistant General Counsel 
     for Regulations, Office for Civil Rights, Department of 
     Education, transmitting, pursuant to law, the report of a 
     rule entitled ``Nondiscrimination on the Basis of Sex in 
     Education Programs or Activities Receiving Federal Financial 
     Assistance'' (RIN1870-AA11) received on October 24, 2006; to 
     the Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions.
       EC-8760. A communication from the Staff Director, United 
     States Commission on Civil Rights, transmitting, pursuant to 
     law, the report of the appointment of members to the Georgia 
     Advisory Committee; to the Committee on the Judiciary.
       EC-8761. A communication from the Staff Director, United 
     States Commission on Civil Rights, transmitting, pursuant to 
     law, the report of the appointment of members to the Utah 
     Advisory Committee; to the Committee on the Judiciary.
       EC-8762. 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, 
     and -106 Airplanes, and Model DHC-8-200 and DHC-8-300 Series 
     Airplanes'' ((RIN2120-AA64) (Docket No. 2006-NM-064)) 
     received on November 1, 2006; to the Committee on Commerce, 
     Science, and Transportation.
       EC-8763. 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 Airplanes'' 
     ((RIN2120-AA64)(Docket No. 2005-NM-194)) received on November 
     1, 2006; to the Committee on Commerce, Science, and 
     Transportation.
       EC-8764. 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 Models 
     250-C30, 250-C40, and 250-C47 Series Turboshaft Engines'' 
     ((RIN2120-AA64)(Docket No. 2005-NE-47)) received on November 
     1, 2006; to the Committee on Commerce, Science, and 
     Transportation.
       EC-8765. A communication from the Program Analyst, Federal 
     Aviation Administration, Department of Transportation, 
     transmitting, pursuant to law, the report of a rule entitled 
     ``Airworthiness Directives; Air Tractor, Inc. Models AT-802 
     and AT-802A Airplanes'' ((RIN2120-AA64)(Docket No. 2006-CE-
     29)) received on November 1, 2006; to the Committee on 
     Commerce, Science, and Transportation.
       EC-8766. A communication from the Program Analyst, Federal 
     Aviation Administration, Department of Transportation, 
     transmitting, pursuant to law, the report of a rule entitled 
     ``Airworthiness Directives; Lycoming Engines (L)O-360, (L)IO-
     360, AEIO-360, O-540, IO-540, AEIO-540, (L)TIO-540, IO-580, 
     and IO-720 Series Reciprocating Engines'' ((RIN2120-
     AA64)(Docket No. 2006-NE-20)) received on November 1, 2006; 
     to the Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation.
       EC-8767. 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 Model AS350B, B1, B2, 
     B3, BA, D, and AS355E Helicopters'' ((RIN2120-AA64)(Docket 
     No. 2006-SW-16)) received on November 1, 2006; to the 
     Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation.
       EC-8768. A communication from the Program Analyst, Federal 
     Aviation Administration, Department of Transportation, 
     transmitting, pursuant to law, the report of a rule entitled 
     ``Airworthiness Directives; Honeywell RCZ-833J/K, -851J/K, 
     and -854J Communication Units, Equipped with XS-852E/F Mode S 
     Transponders; and Honeywell XS-856A/B and -857A Mode S 
     Transponders; Installed on But Not Limited to Certain 
     Transport Category Airplanes'' ((RIN2120-

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     AA64)(Docket No. 2005-NM-171)) received on November 1, 2006; 
     to the Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation.
       EC-8769. 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 DC-10-10 
     and DC-10-10F Airplanes; Model DC-10-15 Airplanes; Model DC-
     10-30 and DC-10-30F (KC-10A and KDC-10) Airplanes; Model DC-
     10-40 and DC-10-40F Airplanes; Model MD-10-10F and MD-10-30F 
     Airplanes; and Model MD-11 and MD-11F Airplanes'' ((RIN2120-
     AA64)(Docket No. 2006-NM-043)) received on November 1, 2006; 
     to the Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation.
       EC-8770. 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 B4-600, B4-
     600R, and F4-600R Series Airplanes, and Model A300 C4-605R 
     Variant F Airplanes'' ((RIN2120-AA64)(Docket No. 2006-NM-
     028)) received on November 1, 2006; to the Committee on 
     Commerce, Science, and Transportation.
       EC-8771. A communication from the Program Analyst, Federal 
     Aviation Administration, Department of Transportation, 
     transmitting, pursuant to law, the report of a rule entitled 
     ``Airworthiness Directives; Cirrus Design Corporation Models 
     SR20 and SR22 Airplanes'' ((RIN2120-AA64)(Docket No. 2006-CE-
     24)) received on November 1, 2006; to the Committee on 
     Commerce, Science, and Transportation.
       EC-8772. 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, A340-200, and 
     A340-300 Airplanes'' ((RIN2120-AA64)(Docket No. 2006-NM-056)) 
     received on November 1, 2006; to the Committee on Commerce, 
     Science, and Transportation.
       EC-8773. 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 Model 
     B300 Airplanes'' ((RIN2120-AA64)(Docket No. 2005-CE-42)) 
     received on November 1, 2006; to the Committee on Commerce, 
     Science, and Transportation.
       EC-8774. A communication from the Program Analyst, Federal 
     Aviation Administration, Department of Transportation, 
     transmitting, pursuant to law, the report of a rule entitled 
     ``Airworthiness Directives; Gippsland Aeronautics Pty. Ltd. 
     Model GA8 Airplanes'' ((RIN2120-AA64)(Docket No. 2006-CE-31)) 
     received on November 1, 2006; to the Committee on Commerce, 
     Science, and Transportation.
       EC-8775. 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 and -300 
     Series Airplanes'' ((RIN2120-AA64)(Docket No. 2005-NM-173)) 
     received on November 1, 2006; to the Committee on Commerce, 
     Science, and Transportation.
       EC-8776. 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 A310 Airplanes'' 
     ((RIN2120-AA64)(Docket No. 2006-NM-074)) received on November 
     1, 2006; to the Committee on Commerce, Science, and 
     Transportation.
       EC-8777. 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-013)) received 
     on November 1, 2006; to the Committee on Commerce, Science, 
     and Transportation.
       EC-8778. 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 CL-600-2B16 
     Airplanes and Model CL-600-2B19 Airplanes'' ((RIN2120-
     AA64)(Docket No. 2006-NM-197)) received on November 1, 2006; 
     to the Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation.
       EC-8779. 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 777-200LR Series 
     Airplanes Powered by General Electric Model GE90-110B 
     Engines, and Model 777-300ER Series Airplanes Powered by GE 
     Model GE90-115B Engines'' ((RIN2120-AA64)(Docket No. 2006-NM-
     222)) received on November 1, 2006; to the Committee on 
     Commerce, Science, and Transportation.
       EC-8780. A communication from the Program Analyst, Federal 
     Aviation Administration, Department of Transportation, 
     transmitting, pursuant to law, the report of a rule entitled 
     ``Establishment of Class E Airspace; Mineral Point, WI'' 
     ((RIN2120-AA66)(Docket No. 06-AGL-02)) received on November 
     1, 2006; to the Committee on Commerce, Science, and 
     Transportation.
       EC-8781. 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; West Plains, MO'' 
     ((RIN2120-AA66)(Docket No. 06-ACE-10)) received on November 
     1, 2006; to the Committee on Commerce, Science, and 
     Transportation.
       EC-8782. 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; Saint Mary's, AK'' ((RIN2120-
     AA66)(Docket No. 06-AAL-22)) received on November 1, 2006; to 
     the Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation.
       EC-8783. 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; Iliamna, AK'' ((RIN2120-
     AA66)(Docket No. 06-AAL-21)) received on November 1, 2006; to 
     the Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation.
       EC-8784. 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; Mountain Village, AK'' 
     ((RIN2120-AA66)(Docket No. 06-AAL-20)) received on November 
     1, 2006; to the Committee on Commerce, Science, and 
     Transportation.
       EC-8785. A communication from the Program Analyst, Federal 
     Aviation Administration, Department of Transportation, 
     transmitting, pursuant to law, the report of a rule entitled 
     ``Establishment of Class E Airspace; Kokohanok, AK'' 
     ((RIN2120-AA66)(Docket No. 06-AAL-19)) received on November 
     1, 2006; to the Committee on Commerce, Science, and 
     Transportation.
       EC-8786. A communication from the Program Analyst, Federal 
     Aviation Administration, Department of Transportation, 
     transmitting, pursuant to law, the report of a rule entitled 
     ``Airworthiness Directives; Boeing Model 757-200, -200PF, and 
     -200CB Series Airplanes'' ((RIN2120-AA64)(Docket No. 2006-NM-
     045)) received on November 1, 2006; to the Committee on 
     Commerce, Science, and Transportation.
       EC-8787. 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 de Aeronautica 
     S.A. Model EMB-145, -145ER, -145MR, -145LR, -145XR, -145MP, 
     and -145EP Airplanes'' ((RIN2120-AA64)(Docket No. 2000-NM-
     215)) received on November 1, 2006; to the Committee on 
     Commerce, Science, and Transportation.
       EC-8788. 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 Model 400, 400A, and 
     400T Series Airplanes; and Raytheon Model MU-300 Airplanes'' 
     ((RIN2120-AA64)(Docket No. 2006-NM-212)) received on November 
     1, 2006; to the Committee on Commerce, Science, and 
     Transportation.
       EC-8789. 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 717-200 
     Airplanes'' ((RIN2120-AA64)(Docket No. 2006-NM-010)) received 
     on November 1, 2006; to the Committee on Commerce, Science, 
     and Transportation.
       EC-8790. 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. 2005-NM-222)) received on November 
     1, 2006; to the Committee on Commerce, Science, and 
     Transportation.
       EC-8791. 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 A340-541 and -642 
     Airplanes'' ((RIN2120-AA64)(Docket No. 2006-NM-141)) received 
     on November 1, 2006; to the Committee on Commerce, Science, 
     and Transportation.
       EC-8792. 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 DC-9-14, 
     DC-9-15, and DC-9-15F Airplanes; Model DC-9-21 Airplanes; 
     Model DC-9-30 Series Airplanes; Model DC-9-41 Airplanes; and 
     Model DC-9-51 Airplanes'' ((RIN2120-AA64)(Docket No. 2004-NM-
     275)) received on November 1, 2006; to the Committee on 
     Commerce, Science, and Transportation.
       EC-8793. A communication from the Program Analyst, Federal 
     Aviation Administration, Department of Transportation, 
     transmitting, pursuant to law, the report of a rule

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     entitled ``Airworthiness Directives; Empresa Brasileira de 
     Aeronautica S.A. Model ERJ 170 Airplanes'' ((RIN2120-
     AA64)(Docket No. 2005-NM-130)) received on November 1, 2006; 
     to the Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation.
       EC-8794. 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 A318, A319, A320, 
     and A321 Airplanes'' ((RIN2120-AA64)(Docket No. 2006-NM-025)) 
     received on November 1, 2006; to the Committee on Commerce, 
     Science, and Transportation.
       EC-8795. A communication from the Program Analyst, Federal 
     Aviation Administration, Department of Transportation, 
     transmitting, pursuant to law, the report of a rule entitled 
     ``Airworthiness Directives; Goodyear Aviation Tires, Part 
     Number 217K22-1, Installed on Various Transport Category 
     Airplanes, Including But Not Limited to Bombardier Model BD-
     700-1A10 and BD-700-1A11 Airplanes; and Gulfstream Model G-
     1159, G-1159A, G-1159B, G-IV, GIV-X, GV, and GV-SP Series 
     Airplanes'' ((RIN2120-AA64)(Docket No. 2006-NM-009)) received 
     on November 1, 2006; to the Committee on Commerce, Science, 
     and Transportation.
       EC-8796. 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 Deutschland Ltd. and 
     Co. KG Tay 650-15 and Tay 651-54 Turbofan Engines'' 
     ((RIN2120-AA64)(Docket No. 98-NE-61)) received on November 1, 
     2006; to the Committee on Commerce, Science, and 
     Transportation.
       EC-8797. A communication from the Program Analyst, Federal 
     Aviation Administration, Department of Transportation, 
     transmitting, pursuant to law, the report of a rule entitled 
     ``Airworthiness Directives; Gulfstream Model GV and GV-SP 
     Series Airplanes'' ((RIN2120-AA64)(Docket No. 2005-NM-184)) 
     received on November 1, 2006; to the Committee on Commerce, 
     Science, and Transportation.
       EC-8798. A communication from the Program Analyst, Federal 
     Aviation Administration, Department of Transportation, 
     transmitting, pursuant to law, the report of a rule entitled 
     ``Airworthiness Directives; Saab Model SAAB-Fairchild SF340A 
     and SAAB 340B Airplanes'' ((RIN2120-AA64)(Docket No. 2003-NM-
     114)) received on November 1, 2006; to the Committee on 
     Commerce, Science, and Transportation.
       EC-8799. A communication from the Program Analyst, Federal 
     Aviation Administration, Department of Transportation, 
     transmitting, pursuant to law, the report of a rule entitled 
     ``Airworthiness Directives; Hartzell Propeller Inc., ()HC-
     ()2Y()-() Series Propellers'' ((RIN2120-AA64)(Docket No. 
     2006-NE-25)) received on November 1, 2006; to the Committee 
     on Commerce, Science, and Transportation.
       EC-8800. 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 Model 
     390 Airplanes'' ((RIN2120-AA64)(Docket No. 2006-CE-26)) 
     received on November 1, 2006; to the Committee on Commerce, 
     Science, and Transportation.
       EC-8801. 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, 747-400D, 
     and 747-400F Series Airplanes'' ((RIN2120-AA64)(Docket No. 
     2005-NM-110)) received on November 1, 2006; to the Committee 
     on Commerce, Science, and Transportation.
       EC-8802. A communication from the Program Analyst, Federal 
     Aviation Administration, Department of Transportation, 
     transmitting, pursuant to law, the report of a rule entitled 
     ``Airworthiness Directives; Arrow Falcon Exporters, Inc.; 
     Firefly Aviation Helicopter Services; California Department 
     of Forestry; Garlick Helicopters, Inc.; Global Helicopter 
     Technology, Inc.; Hagglund Helicopters, LLC; International 
     Helicopters, Inc.; Precision Helicopters, LLC; Robinson Air 
     Crane, Inc.; San Joaquin Helicopters; S.M. and T. Aircraft; 
     Smith Helicopters; Southern Helicopter, Inc.; Southwest 
     Florida Aviation International, Inc.; Tamarack Helicopters, 
     Inc.; US Helicopter, Inc.; West Coast Fabrication; and 
     Williams Helicopter Corporation Model HH-1K, TH-1F, TH-1L, 
     UH-1A, UH-1B, UH-1E, UH-1F, UH-1H, UH-1L, and UH-1P 
     Helicopters; and Southwest Florida Aviation Model SW204, 
     SW204HP, SW205, 
     and SW205A-1 Helicopters'' ((RIN2120-AA64)(Docket No. 2005-
     SE-19)) received on November 1, 2006; to the Committee on 
     Commerce, Science, and Transportation.
       EC-8803. A communication from the Trial Attorney, Federal 
     Railroad Administration, Department of Transportation, 
     transmitting, pursuant to law, the report of a rule entitled 
     ``Occupational Noise Exposure for Railroad Operating 
     Employees'' (RIN2130-AB56) received on November 1, 2006; to 
     the Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation.
       EC-8804. A communication from the Deputy Assistant Chief 
     Counsel, Federal Railroad Administration, Department of 
     Transportation, transmitting, pursuant to law, the report of 
     a rule entitled ``Passenger Equipment Safety Standards; 
     Miscellaneous Amendments and Attachments of Safety Appliances 
     on Passenger Equipment'' (RIN2130-AB67) received on November 
     1, 2006; to the Committee on Commerce, Science, and 
     Transportation.
       EC-8805. A communication from the Trial Attorney, Federal 
     Railroad Administration, Department of Transportation, 
     transmitting, pursuant to law, the report of a rule entitled 
     ``Track Safety Standards; Inspection of Joints in Continuous 
     Welded Rail'' (RIN2130-AB71) received on November 1, 2006; to 
     the Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation.
       EC-8806. 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; Revised 
     Format for Materials Being Incorporated by Reference for 
     Wyoming'' (FRL No. 8236-2) received on November 1, 2006; to 
     the Committee on Environment and Public Works.
       EC-8807. 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; Utah; 
     Revisions to the Utah Administrative Code; Direct Final 
     Rule'' (FRL No. 8236-8) received on November 1, 2006; to the 
     Committee on Environment and Public Works.
       EC-8808. 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; West 
     Virginia; Amendments to Nonattainment New Source Review Air 
     Quality Permit Program'' (FRL No. 8236-6) received on 
     November 1, 2006; to the Committee on Environment and Public 
     Works.
       EC-8809. 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; West 
     Virginia; Amendments to Prevention of Significant 
     Deterioration Air Quality Permit Program'' (FRL No. 8236-5) 
     received on November 1, 2006; to the Committee on Environment 
     and Public Works.
       EC-8810. 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 ``Clean Air 
     Act Approval and Promulgation of Air Quality Implementation 
     Plan Revision for Colorado; Long-Term Strategy of State 
     Implementation Plan for Class I Visibility Protection'' (FRL 
     No. 8232-2) received on November 1, 2006; to the Committee on 
     Environment and Public Works.
       EC-8811. A communication from the Assistant Secretary, 
     Office of Legislative Affairs, Department of State, 
     transmitting, pursuant to law , a report relative to the 
     status of machine-readable passport programs in countries 
     participating in the Visa Waiver Program; to the Committee on 
     the Judiciary.
       EC-8812. A communication from the Chairperson, District of 
     Columbia Commission on Judicial Disabilities and Tenure, 
     transmitting, the Commission's thirtieth annual report; to 
     the Committee on the Judiciary.
       EC-8813. A communication from the National Service Officer, 
     American Gold Star Mothers, Inc., transmitting, pursuant to 
     law, a report relative to the annual audit of the 
     organization; to the Committee on the Judiciary.
       EC-8814. 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 
     exports to Mexico; to the Committee on Banking, Housing, and 
     Urban Affairs.
       EC-8815. A communication from the Secretary, Office of 
     Chief Counsel, Securities and Exchange Commission, 
     transmitting, pursuant to law, the report of a rule entitled 
     ``Definition of Eligible Portfolio Company Under the 
     Investment Company Act of 1940'' (RIN3235-AJ31) received on 
     October 31, 2006; to the Committee on Banking, Housing, and 
     Urban Affairs.
       EC-8816. A communication from the Assistant Secretary, 
     Employee Benefits Security Administration, Department of 
     Labor, transmitting, pursuant to law, the report of a rule 
     entitled ``Class Exemption to Permit Certain Loans of 
     Securities by Employee Benefit Plans'' (RIN1210-ZA10) 
     received on November 1, 2006; to the Committee on Health , 
     Education, Labor, and Pensions.
       EC-8817. A communication from the Chief of the Publications 
     and Regulations Branch, Internal Revenue Service, Department 
     of the Treasury, transmitting, pursuant to law, the report of 
     a rule entitled ``Appeals Settlement Guidelines: Discounts on 
     Family Limited Partnerships'' (UIL: 2031.01-00) received

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     on November 1, 2006; to the Committee on Finance.
       EC-8818. A communication from the Chief of the Publications 
     and Regulations Branch, 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--August 2006'' (Rev. Rul. 2006-53) 
     received on November 1, 2006; to the Committee on Finance.
       EC-8819. A communication from the Chief of the Publications 
     and Regulations Branch, Internal Revenue Service, Department 
     of the Treasury, transmitting, pursuant to law, the report of 
     a rule entitled ``Attained Age of the Insured Under Section 
     7702'' (RIN1545-BD00) received on November 1, 2006; to the 
     Committee on Finance.
       EC-8820. A communication from the Chief of the Publications 
     and Regulations Branch, Internal Revenue Service, Department 
     of the Treasury, transmitting, pursuant to law, the report of 
     a rule entitled ``Use of Electronic Media for Providing 
     Employee Benefit Notices and Making Employee Benefit 
     Elections and Consents'' (RIN1545-BD68) received on November 
     1, 2006; to the Committee on Finance.
       EC-8821. A communication from the Chief of the Publications 
     and Regulations Branch, Internal Revenue Service, Department 
     of the Treasury, transmitting, pursuant to law, the report of 
     a rule entitled ``Guidance Regarding Appraisal Requirements 
     for Noncash Charitable Contributions'' (Notice 2006-96) 
     received on November 1, 2006; to the Committee on Finance.
       EC-8822. 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 (211)'' ((RIN2120-
     AA65)(Amdt. No. 3180)) received on November 1, 2006; to the 
     Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation.
       EC-8823. 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 (85)'' ((RIN2120-
     AA65)(Amdt. No. 3178)) received on November 1, 2006; to the 
     Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation.
       EC-8824. 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; Lake Ozark, MO'' 
     ((RIN2120-AA66) (Docket No. 06-ACE-6)) received on November 
     1, 2006; to the Committee on Commerce, Science, and 
     Transportation.
       EC-8825. A communication from the Program Analyst, Federal 
     Aviation Administration, Department of Transportation, 
     transmitting, pursuant to law, the report of a rule entitled 
     ``Establishes Class E Airspace; Butler, GA'' ((RIN2120-AA66) 
     (Docket No. 06-ASO-10)) received on November 1, 2006; to the 
     Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation.
       EC-8826. 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; Chamberlain, SD'' 
     ((RIN2120-AA66) (Docket No. 06-AGL-04)) received on November 
     1, 2006; to the Committee on Commerce, Science, and 
     Transportation.
       EC-8827. 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; Barter Idland, AK'' 
     ((RIN2120-AA66) (Docket No. 06-AAL-07)) received on November 
     1, 2006; to the Committee on Commerce, Science, and 
     Transportation.
       EC-8828. 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; Pierre, SD'' ((RIN2120-
     AA66) (Docket No. 06-AGL-03)) received on November 1, 2006; 
     to the Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation.
       EC-8829. A communication from the Program Analyst, Federal 
     Aviation Administration, Department of Transportation, 
     transmitting, pursuant to law, the report of a rule entitled 
     ``Establishment of Class E Enroute Domestic Airspace Area, 
     San Louis Obispo, CA'' ((RIN2120-AA66) (Docket No. 05-AWP-
     12)) received on November 1, 2006; to the Committee on 
     Commerce, Science, and Transportation.
       EC-8830. A communication from the Program Analyst, Federal 
     Aviation Administration, Department of Transportation, 
     transmitting, pursuant to law, the report of a rule entitled 
     ``Modification of Legal Description of Class D and E 
     Airspace; Fairbanks, Fort Wainwright Army Airfield, AK'' 
     ((RIN2120-AA66) (AAL-16)) received on November 1, 2006; to 
     the Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation.
       EC-8831. A communication from the Program Analyst, Federal 
     Aviation Administration, Department of Transportation, 
     transmitting, pursuant to law, the report of a rule entitled 
     ``Revocation of Class E2 Surface Area; Elko, NV'' ((RIN2120-
     AA66) (Docket No. 06-AWP-12)) received on November 1, 2006; 
     to the Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation.
       EC-8832. A communication from the Program Analyst, Federal 
     Aviation Administration, Department of Transportation, 
     transmitting, pursuant to law, the report of a rule entitled 
     ``Modification of Legal Description of Class D and E 
     Airspace; Fairbanks, Fort Wainwright Army Airfield, AK'' 
     ((RIN2120-AA66) (Docket No. 06-AAL-16)) received on November 
     1, 2006; to the Committee on Commerce, Science, and 
     Transportation.
       EC-8833. A communication from the Program Analyst, Federal 
     Aviation Administration, Department of Transportation, 
     transmitting, pursuant to law, the report of a rule entitled 
     ``Airworthiness Directives; Pratty and Whitney Canada 
     Turboprop Engines'' ((RIN2120-AA64) (Docket No. 2005-NE-51)) 
     received on November 1, 2006; to the Committee on Commerce, 
     Science, and Transportation.
       EC-8834. 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 (29)'' ((RIN2120-
     AA65) (Amdt. No. 3187)) received on November 1, 2006; to the 
     Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation.
       EC-8835. 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 (29)'' ((RIN2120-
     AA65) (Amdt. No. 3189)) received on November 1, 2006; to the 
     Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation.
       EC-8836. 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 (92)'' ((RIN2120-
     AA65) (Amdt. No. 3188)) received on November 1, 2006; to the 
     Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation.
       EC-8837. 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 (48)'' ((RIN2120-
     AA65) (Amdt. No. 3186)) received on November 1, 2006; to the 
     Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation.
       EC-8838. A communication from the Program Analyst, Federal 
     Aviation Administration, Department of Transportation, 
     transmitting, pursuant to law, the report of a rule entitled 
     ``Use of Additional Portable Oxygen Concentrator Devices 
     Onboard Aircraft'' ((RIN2120-AI81)(Docket No. FAA-2004-
     18596)) received on November 1, 2006; to the Committee on 
     Commerce, Science, and Transportation.
       EC-8839. A communication from the Program Analyst, Federal 
     Aviation Administration, Department of Transportation, 
     transmitting, pursuant to law, the report of a rule entitled 
     ``Civil Penalty Inflation Adjustment Rules and Tables'' 
     (RIN2120-AI52) received on November 1, 2006; to the Committee 
     on Commerce, Science, and Transportation.
       EC-8840. A communication from the Program Analyst, Federal 
     Aviation Administration, Department of Transportation, 
     transmitting, pursuant to law, the report of a rule entitled 
     ``Antidrug and Alcohol Misuse Prevention Programs for 
     Personnel Engaged in Specified Aviation Activities; Delay of 
     Compliance Date'' (RIN2120-AH14) received on November 1, 
     2006; to the Committee on Commerce, Science, and 
     Transportation.
       EC-8841. A communication from the Program Analyst, Federal 
     Aviation Administration, Department of Transportation, 
     transmitting, pursuant to law, the report of a rule entitled 
     ``Airman and Medical Certificate Disqualification Based on 
     Alcohol Violations and Refusals to Submit to Drug or Alcohol 
     Testing'' ((RIN2120-AH82)(Docket No. FAA-2004-19835)) 
     received on November 1, 2006; to the Committee on Commerce, 
     Science, and Transportation.
       EC-8842. A communication from the Program Analyst, Federal 
     Aviation Administration, Department of Transportation, 
     transmitting, pursuant to law, the report of a rule entitled 
     ``Airman and Medical Certificate Disqualification Based on 
     Alcohol Violations and Refusals to Submit to Drug or Alcohol 
     Testing'' ((RIN2120-AH82)(Docket No. FAA-2004-19835)) 
     received on November 1, 2006; to the Committee on Commerce, 
     Science, and Transportation.
       EC-8843. A communication from the Program Analyst, Federal 
     Aviation Administration, Department of Transportation, 
     transmitting, pursuant to law, the report of a rule entitled 
     ``Airspace Designations; Incorporation by Reference'' 
     ((RIN2120-AA66)(Docket No. 29334)) received on November 1, 
     2006; to the Committee on Commerce, Science, and 
     Transportation.
       EC-8844. A communication from the Program Analyst, Federal 
     Aviation Administration, Department of Transportation, 
     transmitting, pursuant to law, the report of a rule entitled 
     ``Removal of References to Part 123 from 14 CFR Part 43'' 
     (RIN2120-ZZ82) received on November 1, 2006; to the Committee 
     on Commerce, Science, and Transportation.

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       EC-8845. A communication from the Program Analyst, Federal 
     Aviation Administration, Department of Transportation, 
     transmitting, pursuant to law, the report of a rule entitled 
     ``Thermal Acoustic Insulation Installed on Transport Category 
     Airplanes; Disposition of Comments on Final Rule'' ((RIN2120-
     AI64)(Docket No. 2005-23462)) received on November 1, 2006; 
     to the Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation.
       EC-8846. 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 CL-600-2B16 
     Airplanes and Model CL-600-2B19 Airplanes'' ((RIN2120-
     AA64)(Docket No. 2006-NM-197)) received on November 1, 2006; 
     to the Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation.
       EC-8847. A communication from the Program Analyst, Federal 
     Aviation Administration, Department of Transportation, 
     transmitting, pursuant to law, the report of a rule entitled 
     ``Airworthiness Directives; Pratt and Whitney JT8D-1, -1A, -
     1B, -7, -7A, -7B, -9, -9A, -11, -15, -15A, -17, -17A, -17R, -
     17AR, -209, -217, -217A, -217C, and -279 Turbofan Engines'' 
     ((RIN2120-AA64)(Docket No. 2001-NE-30)) received on November 
     1, 2006; to the Committee on Commerce, Science, and 
     Transportation.
       EC-8848. 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 de Aeronautica 
     S.A. Model EMB-145XR Airplanes'' ((RIN2120-AA64)(Docket No. 
     2006-NM-039)) received on November 1, 2006; to the Committee 
     on Commerce, Science, and Transportation.
       EC-8849. 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 DC-9-10, 
     -20, -30, -40, and -50 Series Airplanes'' ((RIN2120-
     AA64)(Docket No. 2005-NM-230)) received on November 1, 2006; 
     to the Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation.
       EC-8850. A communication from the Program Analyst, Federal 
     Aviation Administration, Department of Transportation, 
     transmitting, pursuant to law, the report of a rule entitled 
     ``Airworthiness Directives; MD Helicopters, Inc. Model MD900 
     Helicopters'' ((RIN2120-AA64)(Docket No. 2005-SW-01)) 
     received on November 1, 2006; to the Committee on Commerce, 
     Science, and Transportation.
       EC-8851. 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-8-100, DHC-
     8-200, DHC-8-300, and DHC-8-400 Series Airplanes'' ((RIN2120-
     AA64) (Docket No. 2006-NM-014)) received on November 1, 2006; 
     to the Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation.
       EC-8852. A communication from the Program Analyst, Federal 
     Aviation Administration, Department of Transportation, 
     transmitting, pursuant to law, the report of a rule entitled 
     ``Airworthiness Directives; Fokker Model F28 Mark 0070 and 
     0100 Airplanes'' ((RIN2120-AA64) (Docket No. 2005-NM-258)) 
     received on November 1, 2006; to the Committee on Commerce, 
     Science, and Transportation.
       EC-8853. 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 DC-10-10 
     and DC-10-10F Airplanes; and Model MD-10-10F Airplanes'' 
     ((RIN2120-AA64) (Docket No. 2006-NM-060)) received on 
     November 1, 2006; to the Committee on Commerce, Science, and 
     Transportation.
       EC-8854. A communication from the Program Analyst, Federal 
     Aviation Administration, Department of Transportation, 
     transmitting, pursuant to law, the report of a rule entitled 
     ``Airworthiness Directives; RECARO Aircraft Seating GmbH and 
     Co. Model 3410 Seats'' ((RIN2120-AA64) (Docket No. 2005-NE-
     39)) received on November 1, 2006; to the Committee on 
     Commerce, Science, and Transportation.
       EC-8855. 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 767-400ER Series 
     Airplanes and Model 777-200 and -300 Series Airplanes'' 
     ((RIN2120-AA64) (Docket No. 2005-NM-085)) received on 
     November 1, 2006; to the Committee on Commerce, Science, and 
     Transportation.
       EC-8856. 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-8-100, DHC-
     8-200, and DHC-8-300 Series Airplanes'' ((RIN2120-AA64) 
     (Docket No. 2005-NM-243)) received on November 1, 2006; to 
     the Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation.
       EC-8857. A communication from the Program Analyst, Federal 
     Aviation Administration, Department of Transportation, 
     transmitting, pursuant to law, the report of a rule entitled 
     ``Airworthiness Directives; Pratt and Whitney PW4077D, 
     PW4084D, PW4090, and PW4090-3 Turbofan Engines'' ((RIN2120-
     AA64) (Docket No. 2006-NE-05)) received on November 1, 2006; 
     to the Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation.
       EC-8858. 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 CL-600-2B19 
     Airplanes'' ((RIN2120-AA64) (Docket No. 2006-NM-187)) 
     received on November 1, 2006; to the Committee on Commerce, 
     Science, and Transportation.
       EC-8859. 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 plc RB211 Series 
     Turbofan Engines'' ((RIN2120-AA64) (Docket No. 2000-NE-62)) 
     received on November 1, 2006; to the Committee on Commerce, 
     Science, and Transportation.
       EC-8860. A communication from the Program Analyst, Federal 
     Aviation Administration, Department of Transportation, 
     transmitting, pursuant to law, the report of a rule entitled 
     ``Airworthiness Directives; Stemme GmbH and Co. KG Model 
     STEMME S10-VT Sailplanes'' ((RIN2120-AA64) (Docket No. 2006-
     CE-45)) received on November 1, 2006; to the Committee on 
     Commerce, Science, and Transportation.
       EC-8861. A communication from the Program Analyst, Federal 
     Aviation Administration, Department of Transportation, 
     transmitting, pursuant to law, the report of a rule entitled 
     ``Airworthiness Directives; Boeing Model 737-200, -300, -400, 
     and -500 Series Airplanes Equipped with an Auxiliary Fuel 
     System Installed in Accordance with Supplemental Type 
     Certificate SA83NE, SA1078NE, SA725NE, ST00040NY, or 
     ST01337NY'' ((RIN2120-AA64) (Docket No. 2006-NM-151)) 
     received on November 1, 2006; to the Committee on Commerce, 
     Science, and Transportation.
       EC-8862. 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 de Aeronautica 
     S.A. Model EMB-135 Airplanes and Model EMB-145, -145ER, -
     145MR, -145LR, -145XR, -145MP, and -145EP Airplanes'' 
     ((RIN2120-AA64) (Docket No. 2004-NM-218)) received on 
     November 1, 2006; to the Committee on Commerce, Science, and 
     Transportation.
       EC-8863. 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 Models 
     1900, 1900C, and 1900D Airplanes'' ((RIN2120-AA64)(Docket No. 
     2006-CE-48)) received on November 1, 2006; to the Committee 
     on Commerce, Science, and Transportation.
       EC-8864. 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 plc Models RB211 
     Trent 892, 884, 877, 875, and 892B Series Turbofan Engines'' 
     ((RIN2120-AA64)(Docket No. 97-ANE-09)) received on November 
     1, 2006; to the Committee on Commerce, Science, and 
     Transportation.
       EC-8865. A communication from the Program Analyst, Federal 
     Aviation Administration, Department of Transportation, 
     transmitting, pursuant to law, the report of a rule entitled 
     ``Airworthiness Directives; Sandel Avionics Incorporated 
     Model ST3400 Terrain Awareness Warning System/Radio Magnetic 
     Indicator Units Approved Under Technical Standard Order(s) 
     C113, C151a, or C151b; Installed on Various Small and 
     Transport Category Airplanes'' ((RIN2120-AA64)(Docket No. 
     2005-NM-103)) received on November 1, 2006; to the Committee 
     on Commerce, Science, and Transportation.
       EC-8866. 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 (32)'' ((RIN2120-
     AA65)(Amdt. No. 3185)) received on November 1, 2006; to the 
     Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation.
       EC-8867. 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)'' ((RIN2120-
     AA65)(Amdt. No. 3184)) received on November 1, 2006; to the 
     Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation.
       EC-8868. 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 (70)'' ((RIN2120-
     AA64)(Amdt. No. 3183)) received on November 1, 2006; to the 
     Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation.

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       EC-8869. 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 (185)'' ((RIN2120-
     AA65)(Amdt. No. 3182)) received on November 1, 2006; to the 
     Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation.
       EC-8870. A communication from the Program Analyst, Federal 
     Aviation Administration, Department of Transportation, 
     transmitting, pursuant to law, the report of a rule entitled 
     ``Part 95 Instrumental Flight Rules (4)'' ((RIN2120-
     AA63)(Amdt. No. 462)) received on November 1, 2006; to the 
     Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation.
       EC-8871. A communication from the Program Analyst, Federal 
     Aviation Administration, Department of Transportation, 
     transmitting, pursuant to law, the report of a rule entitled 
     ``Licensing and Safety Requirements for Launch'' ((RIN2120-
     AG37)(Docket No. FAA-2000-7953)) received on November 1, 
     2006; to the Committee on Commerce, Science, and 
     Transportation.
       EC-8872. 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 ATP 
     Airplanes'' ((RIN2120-AA64)(Docket No. 2006-NM-132)) received 
     on November 1, 2006; to the Committee on Commerce, Science, 
     and Transportation.
       EC-8873. A communication from the Program Analyst, Federal 
     Aviation Administration, Department of Transportation, 
     transmitting, pursuant to law, the report of a rule entitled 
     ``Standard Airworthiness Certification of New Aircraft'' 
     ((RIN2120-AH90)(Docket No. FAA-2003-14825)) received on 
     November 1, 2006; to the Committee on Commerce, Science, and 
     Transportation.
       EC-8874. A communication from the Program Analyst, Federal 
     Aviation Administration, Department of Transportation, 
     transmitting, pursuant to law, the report of a rule entitled 
     ``FAA Approved Child Restraint Systems That May be Furnished 
     and Used on Aircraft'' ((RIN2120-AI76)(Docket No. FAA-2006-
     25334)) received on November 1, 2006; to the Committee on 
     Commerce, Science, and Transportation.
       EC-8875. 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 de Aeronautica 
     S.A. Model EMB-135BJ, -135ER, -135KE, -135KL, and -135LR 
     Airplanes; and Model EMB-145, -145ER, -145MR, -145LR, -145XR 
     , -145MP, and -145EP Airplanes'' ((RIN2120-AA64)(Docket No. 
     2004-NM-138)) received on November 1, 2006; to the Committee 
     on Commerce, Science, and Transportation.
       EC-8876. A communication from the Program Analyst, Federal 
     Aviation Administration, Department of Transportation, 
     transmitting, pursuant to law, the report of a rule entitled 
     ``Airworthiness Directives; Aerospatiale Model ATR42-500 
     Airplanes and Model ATR72-212A Airplanes'' ((RIN2120-AA64) 
     (Docket No. 2005-NM-260)) received on November 1, 2006; to 
     the Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation.
       EC-8877. A communication from the Program Analyst, Federal 
     Aviation Administration, Department of Transportation, 
     transmitting, pursuant to law, the report of a rule entitled 
     ``Airworthiness Directives; Fokker Model F27 Mark 050 
     Airplanes'' ((RIN2120-AA64) (Docket No. 2006-NM-114)) 
     received on November 1, 2006; to the Committee on Commerce, 
     Science, and Transportation.
       EC-8878. A communication from the Program Analyst, Federal 
     Aviation Administration, Department of Transportation, 
     transmitting, pursuant to law, the report of a rule entitled 
     ``Airworthiness Directives; Mitsubishi Heavy Industries MU-2B 
     Series Airplanes'' ((RIN2120-AA64) (Docket No. 2006-CE-13)) 
     received on November 1, 2006; to the Committee on Commerce, 
     Science, and Transportation.
       EC-8879. A communication from the Program Analyst, Federal 
     Aviation Administration, Department of Transportation, 
     transmitting, pursuant to law, the report of a rule entitled 
     ``Airworthiness Directives; Mitsubishi Heavy Industries MU-2B 
     Series Airplanes'' ((RIN2120-AA64) (Docket No. 2006-CE-12)) 
     received on November 1, 2006; to the Committee on Commerce, 
     Science, and Transportation.
       EC-8880. A communication from the Program Analyst, Federal 
     Aviation Administration, Department of Transportation, 
     transmitting, pursuant to law, the report of a rule entitled 
     ``Airworthiness Directives; GROB-WERKE GmbH and Co. KG Model 
     G102 ASTIR CS Sailplanes'' ((RIN2120-AA64) (Docket No. 2006-
     CE-23)) received on November 1, 2006; to the Committee on 
     Commerce, Science, and Transportation.
       EC-8881. 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 A318, A319, A320, 
     and A321 Airplanes'' ((RIN2120-AA64) (Docket No. 2005-NM-
     252)) received on November 1, 2006; to the Committee on 
     Commerce, Science, and Transportation.
       EC-8882. 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-10-10F 
     and MD-10-30F Airplanes and Model MD-11 and MD-11F 
     Airplanes'' ((RIN2120-AA64) (Docket No. 2005-NM-126)) 
     received on November 1, 2006; to the Committee on Commerce, 
     Science, and Transportation.
       EC-8883. A communication from the Program Analyst, Federal 
     Aviation Administration, Department of Transportation, 
     transmitting, pursuant to law, the report of a rule entitled 
     ``Airworthiness Directives; The Cessna Aircraft Company 
     Models 172R, 172S, 182T, T182T, 206H, and T206H Airplanes'' 
     ((RIN2120-AA64) (Docket No. 2006-CE-39)) received on November 
     1, 2006; to the Committee on Commerce, Science, and 
     Transportation.
       EC-8884. A communication from the Program Analyst, Federal 
     Aviation Administration, Department of Transportation, 
     transmitting, pursuant to law, the report of a rule entitled 
     ``Airworthiness Directives; Stemme GmbH and Co. KG Models 
     S10, S10-V, and S10-VT Sailplanes'' ((RIN2120-AA64) (Docket 
     No. 2006-CE-27)) received on November 1, 2006; to the 
     Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation.
       EC-8885. 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 de Aeronautica 
     S.A. Model EMB-135BJ Airplanes'' ((RIN2120-AA64) (Docket No. 
     2006-NM-040)) received on November 1, 2006; to the Committee 
     on Commerce, Science, and Transportation.
       EC-8886. 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 D Airspace; Modification to Class E; 
     Clovis, NM'' ((RIN2120-AA66) (Docket No. 06-ASW-09)) received 
     on November 1, 2006; to the Committee on Commerce, Science, 
     and Transportation.
       EC-8887. 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; Half Moon Bay, CA'' 
     ((RIN2120-AA66) (Docket No. 06-AWP-8)) received on November 
     1, 2006; to the Committee on Commerce, Science, and 
     Transportation.
       EC-8888. 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 D Airspace; Provo, UT'' ((RIN2120-AA66) 
     (Docket No. 06-AWP-14)) received on November 1, 2006; to the 
     Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation.
       EC-8889. 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; Provo, UT'' ((RIN2120-AA66) 
     (Docket No. 06-AWP-5)) received on November 1, 2006; to the 
     Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation.
       EC-8890. 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; Barter Island, AK'' 
     ((RIN2120-AA66) (Docket No. 06-AAL-07)) received on November 
     1, 2006; to the Committee on Commerce, Science, and 
     Transportation.
       EC-8891. A communication from the Program Analyst, Federal 
     Aviation Administration, Department of Transportation, 
     transmitting, pursuant to law, the report of a rule entitled 
     ``Revocation of Class E2 Surface Area; Elko, NV'' ((RIN2120-
     AA66) (Docket No. 06-AWP-12)) received on November 1, 2006; 
     to the Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation.
       EC-8892. A communication from the Program Analyst, Federal 
     Aviation Administration, Department of Transportation, 
     transmitting, pursuant to law, the report of a rule entitled 
     ``Revocation of Class D Airspace; Elko, NV'' ((RIN2120-AA66) 
     (Docket No. 06-AWP-11)) received on November 1, 2006; to the 
     Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation.
       EC-8893. 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; Provo, UT'' ((RIN2120-AA66) 
     (Docket No. 06-AWP-5)) received on November 1, 2006; to the 
     Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation.
       EC-8894. A communication from the Program Analyst, Federal 
     Aviation Administration, Department of Transportation, 
     transmitting, pursuant to law, the report of a rule entitled 
     ``Establishment of Class D and E Airspace at Leesburg, FL, 
     Leesburg Regional Airport, FL'' ((RIN2120-AA66) (Docket No. 
     06-ASO-3)) received on November 1, 2006; to the Committee on 
     Commerce, Science, and Transportation.

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       EC-8895. A communication from the Program Analyst, Federal 
     Aviation Administration, Department of Transportation, 
     transmitting, pursuant to law, the report of a rule entitled 
     ``Establishes Class E Airspace at Mooresville, NC, Lake 
     Norman Airpark, Mooresville, NC'' ((RIN2120-AA66) (Docket No. 
     06-ASO-8)) received on November 1, 2006; to the Committee on 
     Commerce, Science, and Transportation.
       EC-8896. 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; Willow, AK'' ((RIN2120-AA66) 
     (Docket No. 06-AAL-02)) received on November 1, 2006; to the 
     Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation.
       EC-8897. 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; Adak, AK'' ((RIN2120-AA66) 
     (Docket No. 06-AAL-12)) received on November 1, 2006; to the 
     Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation.
       EC-8898. 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 November 
     1, 2006; to the Committee on Commerce, Science, and 
     Transportation.
       EC-8899. 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; Lake Ozark, MO'' 
     ((RIN2120-AA66) (Docket No. 06-ACE-6)) received on November 
     1, 2006; to the Committee on Commerce, Science, and 
     Transportation.
       EC-8900. 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; Mason City, IA'' 
     ((RIN2120-AA66) (Docket No. 06-ACE-3)) received on November 
     1, 2006; to the Committee on Commerce, Science, and 
     Transportation.
       EC-8901. 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; Scottsbluff, NE'' 
     ((RIN2120-AA66) (Docket No. 06-ACE-5)) received on November 
     1, 2006; to the Committee on Commerce, Science, and 
     Transportation.
       EC-8902. 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; Keokuk, IA'' ((RIN2120-
     AA66) (Docket No. 06-ACE-7)) received on November 1, 2006; to 
     the Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation.
       EC-8903. A communication from the Program Analyst, Federal 
     Aviation Administration, Department of Transportation, 
     transmitting, pursuant to law, the report of a rule entitled 
     ``Establishment of Class E5 Airspace; Higginsville, MO'' 
     ((RIN2120-AA66) (Docket No. 05-ACE-8)) received on November 
     1, 2006; to the Committee on Commerce, Science, and 
     Transportation.
       EC-8904. 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; West Plains, MO'' 
     ((RIN2120-AA66) (Docket No. 06-ACE-10)) received on November 
     1, 2006; to the Committee on Commerce, Science, and 
     Transportation.
       EC-8905. 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; Eagle, CO'' ((RIN2120-AA66) 
     (Docket No. 06-ANM-2)) received on November 1, 2006; to the 
     Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation.
       EC-8906. 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 D Airspace; Broomfield, CO'' ((RIN2120-
     AA66) (Docket No. 06-AWP-10)) received on November 1, 2006; 
     to the Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation.
       EC-8907. A communication from the Program Analyst, Federal 
     Aviation Administration, Department of Transportation, 
     transmitting, pursuant to law, the report of a rule entitled 
     ``Part 95 Instrument Flight Rules (11)'' ((RIN2120-AA64) 
     (Amdt. No. 463)) received on November 1, 2006; to the 
     Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation.
       EC-8908. 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; 
     Pelagic Shelf Rockfish in the Central Regulatory Area of the 
     Gulf of Alaska'' (ID No. 100206B) received on November 1, 
     2006; to the Committee on Commerce, Science, and 
     Transportation.
       EC-8909. A communication from the Acting Deputy Assistant 
     Administrator for Regulatory Programs, 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; Pacific Ocean Perch in 
     the Western Aleutian District of the Bering Sea and Aleutian 
     Islands'' (ID No. 081605D) received on November 1, 2006; to 
     the Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation.
       EC-8910. 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 ``Fisheries Off West Coast 
     States; Pacific Coast Groundfish Fishery; Specifications and 
     Management Measures'' (ID No. 120805A) received on November 
     1, 2006; to the Committee on Commerce, Science, and 
     Transportation.
       EC-8911. A communication from the Deputy Assistant 
     Administrator for Regulatory Programs, Sustainable Fisheries 
     Division, Department of Commerce, transmitting, pursuant to 
     law, the report of a rule entitled ``Temporary Rule to Extend 
     Emergency Management Measures in the Northeast Multispecies 
     Fishery Management Plan'' (RIN0648-AU09) received on November 
     1, 2006; to the Committee on Commerce, Science, and 
     Transportation.
       EC-8912. A communication from the 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; Pollock in 
     Statistical Area 610 of the Gulf of Alaska'' (ID No. 092606B) 
     received on October 31, 2006; to the Committee on Commerce, 
     Science, and Transportation.
       EC-8913. A communication from the 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; Pollock in 
     Statistical Area 630 of the Gulf of Alaska'' (ID No. 092606C) 
     received on October 31, 2006; to the Committee on Commerce, 
     Science, and Transportation.
       EC-8914. A communication from the Director, Office of 
     Sustainable Fisheries, Department of Commerce, transmitting, 
     pursuant to law, the report of a rule entitled ``Fisheries 
     Off West Coast States; Pacific Coast Groundfish Fishery; 
     Specifications and Management Measures; Inseason 
     Adjustments'' (ID No. 092106A) received on October 31, 2006; 
     to the Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation.
       EC-8915. 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 Caribbean, Gulf of Mexico, and South 
     Atlantic; Coastal Migratory Pelagic Resources of the Gulf of 
     Mexico and South Atlantic; Closure'' (ID No. 091306A) 
     received on November 1, 2006; to the Committee on Commerce, 
     Science, and Transportation.
       EC-8916. A communication from the Regulations Coordinator, 
     Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services, Department of 
     Health and Human Services, transmitting, pursuant to law, the 
     report of a rule entitled ``Medicare Program; Hospital 
     Outpatient Prospective Payment System and CY 2007 Payment 
     Rates; CY 2007 Update to the Ambulatory Surgical Center 
     Covered Procedures List; Medicare Administrative Contractors; 
     and Reporting Hospital Quality Data for FY 2008 Inpatient 
     Prospective Payment System Annual Payment Update Program--
     HCAHPS Survey, SCIP, and Mortality'' (RIN0938-AO15) received 
     on November 1, 2006; to the Committee on Finance.
       EC-8917. A communication from the Regulations Coordinator, 
     Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services, Department of 
     Health and Human Services, transmitting, pursuant to law, the 
     report of a rule entitled ``Medicare Program; Home Health 
     Prospective Payment System Rate Update for Calendar Year 2007 
     and Deficit Reduction Act of 2005 Changes to Medicare Payment 
     for Oxygen Equipment and Capped Rental Durable Medical 
     Equipment'' (RIN0938-AN76) received on November 1, 2006; to 
     the Committee on Finance.
       EC-8918. A communication from the Regulations Coordinator, 
     Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services, Department of 
     Health and Human Services, transmitting, pursuant to law, the 
     report of a rule entitled ``Revisions to Payment Policies, 
     Five Year Review of the Relative Value Units, Changes to the 
     Practice Expense Methodology Under the Physician Fee 
     Schedule, and Other Changes to Payment Under Part B; 
     Revisions to the Payment Policies of Ambulance Services Under 
     the Fee Schedule for Ambulance Services; Ambulance Inflation 
     Factor Update for CY 2007'' ((RIN0938-AO24) (RIN0938-AO11)) 
     received on November 1, 2006; to the Committee on Finance.
       EC-8919. A communication from the Chairman, Council of the 
     District of Columbia, transmitting, pursuant to law, a report 
     on D.C. Act 16-482, ``Omnibus Public Safety Amendment Act of 
     2006'' received on October 24, 2006; to the Committee on 
     Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs.

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       EC-8920. A communication from the Chairman, Council of the 
     District of Columbia, transmitting, pursuant to law, a report 
     on D.C. Act 16-485, ``Child and Family Services Grant-making 
     Temporary Amendment Act of 2006'' received on October 24, 
     2006; to the Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental 
     Affairs.
       EC-8921. A communication from the Chairman, Council of the 
     District of Columbia, transmitting, pursuant to law, a report 
     on D.C. Act 16-486, ``Health-Care Decisions for Persons with 
     Developmental Disabilities Temporary Amendment Act of 2006'' 
     received on October 24, 2006; to the Committee on Homeland 
     Security and Governmental Affairs.
       EC-8922. A communication from the Chairman, Council of the 
     District of Columbia, transmitting, pursuant to law, a report 
     on D.C. Act 16-488, ``Anti-Drunk Driving Clarification 
     Amendment Act of 2006'' received on October 24, 2006; to the 
     Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs.
       EC-8923. A communication from the Chairman, Council of the 
     District of Columbia, transmitting, pursuant to law, a report 
     on D.C. Act 16-489, ``Metro Bus Funding Requirement Temporary 
     Amendment of Act of 2006'' received on October 24, 2006; to 
     the Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs.
       EC-8924. A message from the President of the United States, 
     transmitting, pursuant to law, a report on the issuance of an 
     Executive Order blocking the property of certain persons 
     contributing to the conflict in the Democratic Republic of 
     the Congo; to the Committee on Banking, Housing, and Urban 
     Affairs.
       EC-8925. A message from the President of the United States, 
     transmitting, pursuant to law, a report on the continuation 
     of the national emergency declared by Executive Order 12938 
     of November 14, 1994; to the Committee on Banking, Housing, 
     and Urban Affairs.
       EC-8926. A message from the President of the United States, 
     transmitting, pursuant to law, a report on the continuation 
     of the national emergency relative to narcotics traffickers 
     centered in Colombia; to the Committee on Banking, Housing, 
     and Urban Affairs.
       EC-8927. A message from the President of the United States, 
     transmitting, pursuant to law, a report on the issuance of an 
     Executive Order intended to take additional steps with 
     respect to the national emergency declared in Executive Order 
     13067 of November 3, 1997; to the Committee on Banking, 
     Housing, and Urban Affairs.

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