[Congressional Record (Bound Edition), Volume 153 (2007), Part 1]
[Senate]
[Pages 404-409]
[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-93. A communication from the Assistant Secretary, 
     Department of the Interior, transmitting, pursuant to law, 
     the Department's annual report relative to grants 
     streamlining and standardization; to the Committee on 
     Environment and Public Works.
       EC-94. 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 ``2006 Reporting Notice 
     and Amendment; Partial Updating of TSCA Inventory Database; 
     Chemical Substance Production, Processing, and Use Site 
     Reports'' (FRL No. 8109-9) received on December 15, 2006; to 
     the Committee on Environment and Public Works.
       EC-95. 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; 
     Redesignation of the Kent and Queen Anne's 8-Hour Ozone 
     Nonattainment Area to Attainment and Approval of the 
     Maintenance Plan'' (FRL No. 8259-7) received on December 15, 
     2006; to the Committee on Environment and Public Works.
       EC-96. 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; Ohio; 
     Revision to Ohio State Implementation Plan to Rescind Oxides 
     of Nitrogen Rule'' (FRL No. 8259-5) received on December 15, 
     2006; to the Committee on Environment and Public Works.
       EC-97. 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: Surface Coating of 
     Automobiles and Light-Duty Trucks'' (FRL No. 8260-7) received 
     on December 15, 2006; to the Committee on Environment and 
     Public Works.
       EC-98. 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 Organic Hazardous Air Pollutants From the 
     Synthetic Organic Chemical Manufacturing Industry'' (FRL No. 
     8259-6) received on December 15, 2006; to the Committee on 
     Environment and Public Works.
       EC-99. 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 ``Toxics Release Inventory 
     Burden Reduction Final Rule'' (FRL No. 8260-4) received on 
     December 15, 2006; to the Committee on Environment and Public 
     Works.
       EC-100. 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 Interstate 
     Rule and Federal Implementation Plans for CAIR; Corrections'' 
     (FRL No. 8254-7) received on December 15, 2006; to the 
     Committee on Environment and Public Works.
       EC-101. 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 Extension of the 
     Deferred Effective Date for 8-hour Ozone National Ambient Air 
     Quality Standards for Early Action Compact Areas; 
     Correction'' (FRL No. 8256-7) received on December 15, 2006; 
     to the Committee on Environment and Public Works.
       EC-102. 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 Interpreting 
     the Scope of Certain Monitoring Requirements for State and 
     Federal Operating Permits Programs'' (FRL No. 8257-3) 
     received on December 15, 2006; to the Committee on 
     Environment and Public Works.

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       EC-103. 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 for Area Sources: 
     Polyvinyl Chloride and Copolymers Production, Primary Copper 
     Smelting, Secondary Copper Smelting, and Primary Nonferrous 
     Metals-Zinc, Cadmium, and Beryllium'' (FRL No. 8257-4) 
     received on December 15, 2006; to the Committee on 
     Environment and Public Works.
       EC-104. 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 From the Portland 
     Cement Manufacturing Industry'' ((RIN2060-AJ78) (FRL No. 
     8256-4)) received on December 15, 2006; to the Committee on 
     Environment and Public Works.
       EC-105. 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 ``Notice of Finding that 
     Certain States Did Not Submit Clean Air Mercury Rule State 
     Plans for New and Existing Electric Utility Steam Generating 
     Units and Status of Submission of Such Plans'' (FRL No. 8255-
     9) received on December 15, 2006; to the Committee on 
     Environment and Public Works.
       EC-106. 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: The 2007 Critical Use Exemption from the 
     Phaseout of Methyl Bromide'' (FRL No. 8109-9) received on 
     December 15, 2006; to the Committee on Environment and Public 
     Works.
       EC-107. A communication from the Assistant Secretary of the 
     Army (Civil Works), transmitting, pursuant to law, a report 
     relative to the assessment of the flood management system for 
     the Sacramento and San Joaquin River basins; to the Committee 
     on Environment and Public Works.
       EC-108. A communication from the Principal Deputy Associate 
     Administrator, Office of Policy, Economics and Innovation, 
     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-109. A communication from the Chairman, Nuclear 
     Regulatory Commission, transmitting, pursuant to law, a 
     quarterly report relative to the status of the Commission's 
     licensing and regulatory duties; to the Committee on 
     Environment and Public Works.
       EC-110. A communication from the Assistant Secretary of the 
     Army (Civil Works), transmitting, pursuant to law, a report 
     relative to the status of the comprehensive plan examining 
     the deauthorization of the Mississippi River-Gulf Outlet; to 
     the Committee on Environment and Public Works.
       EC-111. 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 ``Fuel Economy Labeling of 
     Motor Vehicles: Revisions to Improve Calculation of Fuel 
     Economy Estimates'' (FRL No. 8257-5) received on December 15, 
     2006; to the Committee on Environment and Public Works.
       EC-112. 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 ``Oil Pollution 
     Prevention; Spill Prevention, Control, and Countermeasure 
     Plan Requirements--Amendments ``((RIN2050-AG23) (FRL No. 
     8258-3)) received on December 15, 2006; to the Committee on 
     Environment and Public Works.
       EC-113. A communication from the President of the United 
     States, transmitting, pursuant to law, a report relative to 
     his intent to add East Timor to the list of beneficiary 
     developing countries and to the list of least-developed 
     beneficiary developing countries under the Generalized System 
     of Preferences; to the Committee on Finance.
       EC-114. 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 ``Weighted Average Interest Rate Update'' 
     (Notice 2006-111) received on January 3, 2007; to the 
     Committee on Finance.
       EC-115. 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 ``Reporting Rules for Widely Held Fixed 
     Investment Trusts'' ((RIN1545-BF75) (TD 9308)) received on 
     January 3, 2007; to the Committee on Finance.
       EC-116. 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 ``Bulgarian Per Se Entity'' (Notice 2007-10) 
     received on January 3, 2007; to the Committee on Finance.
       EC-117. 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 ``Notice on Cash Balance and Other Hybrid 
     Defined Benefit Pension Plans and Section 701 of PPA '06'' 
     (Notice 2007-6) received on January 3, 2007; to the Committee 
     on Finance.
       EC-118. 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 ``Automatic Method Change Procedure for 
     Executory Contract Liabilities'' (Rev. Proc. 2007-14) 
     received on January 3, 2007; to the Committee on Finance.
       EC-119. 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 ``Executory Contract Liabilities'' (Rev. Rul. 
     2007-3) received on January 3, 2007; to the Committee on 
     Finance.
       EC-120. 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 ``Maximum Vehicle Values for 2007 Used to 
     Determine the Value of Personal Use of an Employer-Provided 
     Vehicle Under the Special Valuation Rules Under Regulations 
     Sections 1.61-21(d) and (e)'' (Rev. Proc. 2007-11) received 
     on January 3, 2007; to the Committee on Finance.
       EC-121. 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 on Specified Covered Services 
     Under Section 482'' (Rev. Proc. 2007-13) received on January 
     3, 2007; to the Committee on Finance.
       EC-122. 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 ``Notice on Temporary Section 482 
     Regulations'' (Notice 2007-5) received on January 3, 2007; to 
     the Committee on Finance.
       EC-123. 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 Necessary to Facilitate Business 
     Electronic Filing Under Section 1561'' ((RIN1545-BF26) (TD 
     9304)) received on January 3, 2007; to the Committee on 
     Finance.
       EC-124. 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 ``Revision of Rev. Proc. 2005-12'' (Rev. 
     Proc. 2007-17) received on January 3, 2007; to the Committee 
     on Finance.
       EC-125. 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 ``User Fees for Processing Installment 
     Agreements'' ((RIN1545-BF69) (TD 9306)) received on January 
     3, 2007; to the Committee on Finance.
       EC-126. 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 ``Source of Income from Certain Space and 
     Ocean Activities; Source of Communications Income'' 
     ((RIN1545-AW50) (TD 9305)) received on January 3, 2007; to 
     the Committee on Finance.
       EC-127. 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 ``Changes in Computing Depreciation'' 
     ((RIN1545-BC18) (TD 9307)) received on January 3, 2007; to 
     the Committee on Finance.
       EC-128. 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 ``Notice Requesting Comments on In-Service 
     Distributions--Section 905 of PPA '06'' (Notice 2007-8) 
     received on January 3, 2007; to the Committee on Finance.
       EC-129. 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 ``TD 9281 Effective Date'' (Notice 2007-1) 
     received on January 3, 2007; to the Committee on Finance.
       EC-130. A communication from the Commissioner, Social 
     Security Administration, transmitting, pursuant to law, a 
     report relative to the Administration's competitive sourcing 
     efforts during fiscal year 2006; to the Committee on Finance.
       EC-131. A communication from the Acting Regulations 
     Officer, Social Security Administration, transmitting, 
     pursuant to law, the report of a rule entitled ``Exemption of 
     Work Activity as a Basis for a Continuing Disability Review'' 
     (RIN0960-AE93) received on December 21, 2006; to the 
     Committee on Finance.
       EC-132. A communication from the Acting Regulations 
     Officer, Social Security Administration, transmitting, 
     pursuant to law, the

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     report of a rule entitled ``Rules for the Issuance of Work 
     Report Receipts, Payment of Benefits for Trial Work Period 
     Service Months After a Fraud Conviction, Changes to the 
     Student Earned Income Exclusion, and Expansion of the 
     Reentitlement Period for Childhood Disability Benefits'' 
     (RIN0960-AG10) received on December 21, 2006; to the 
     Committee on Finance.
       EC-133. A communication from the Director, Office of 
     Regulations, Social Security Administration, transmitting, 
     pursuant to law, the report of a rule entitled ``Revised 
     Medical Criteria for Evaluating Visual Disorders'' (RIN0960-
     AF34) received on December 21, 2006; to the Committee on 
     Finance.
       EC-134. A communication from the Secretary of Health and 
     Human Services, transmitting, pursuant to law, a report 
     entitled ``Patient Classification Under Medicare's 
     Prospective Payment System for Skilled Nursing Facilities''; 
     to the Committee on Finance.
       EC-135. 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: Losses 
     Reported from Inflated Basis Assets from Lease Stripping 
     Transactions'' (Coordinated Issue Paper UIL: 9226-01-00) 
     received on December 21, 2006; to the Committee on Finance.
       EC-136. 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 ``Applicable Federal Rates--January 2007'' 
     (Rev. Rul. 2007-2) received on December 21, 2006; to the 
     Committee on Finance.
       EC-137. 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 ``Corporate Reorganizations; Distributions 
     Under Sections 368(a)(1)(D) and 354(b)(1)(B)'' ((RIN1545-
     BF84) (TD 9303)) received on December 21, 2006; to the 
     Committee on Finance.
       EC-138. 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 ``Prohibited Allocations of Securities in an 
     S Corporation'' ((RIN1545-BC34) (TD 9302)) received on 
     December 21, 2006; to the Committee on Finance.
       EC-139. A communication from the Secretary of Health and 
     Human Services, transmitting, pursuant to law, a report 
     relative to the Outcome and Assessment Information Set Study; 
     to the Committee on Finance.
       EC-140. 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 ``Nondiscrimination and Wellness 
     Programs in Health Coverage in the Group Market'' (RIN0938-
     AI08) received on December 21, 2006; to the Committee on 
     Finance.
       EC-141. A communication from the Secretary of the Treasury, 
     transmitting, pursuant to law, the Financial Report of the 
     United States Government for Fiscal Year 2006; to the 
     Committee on Finance.
       EC-142. 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 ``United States-Chile Free 
     Trade Agreement'' (RIN1505-AB47) received on December 21, 
     2006; to the Committee on Finance.
       EC-143. 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--October 2006'' (Rev. Rul. 2006-62) 
     received on December 21, 2006; to the Committee on Finance.
       EC-144. 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(i) of H.R. 
     4'' (Notice 2006-105) received on December 21, 2006; to the 
     Committee on Finance.
       EC-145. 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 ``Section 846 Discount Factors for 2006'' 
     (Rev. Proc. 2007-9) received on January 3, 2007; to the 
     Committee on Finance.
       EC-146. 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 ``Extension of Transition Relief for Certain 
     Partnerships and Other Pass-Thru Entities Under Section 470'' 
     (Notice 2007-4) received on December 21, 2006; to the 
     Committee on Finance.
       EC-147. 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 ``Section 832 Discount Factors for 2006'' 
     (Rev. Proc. 2007-10) received on December 21, 2006; to the 
     Committee on Finance.
       EC-148. 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 ``Annual Cumulative List of Changes in Plan 
     Qualification Requirements'' (Notice 2007-3) received on 
     December 21, 2006; to the Committee on Finance.
       EC-149. 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 ``Final Rules for Nondiscrimination and 
     Wellness Programs in Health Coverage in the Group Market'' 
     ((RIN1545-AY32) (TD 9298)) received on December 21, 2006; to 
     the Committee on Finance.
       EC-150. 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 Necessary to Facilitate Business 
     Electronic Filing'' ((RIN1545-BC15) (TD 9300)) received on 
     December 21, 2006; to the Committee on Finance.
       EC-151. 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 ``Reduction in Taxable Income for Housing 
     Hurricane Katrina Displaced Individuals'' (TD 9301) received 
     on December 21, 2006; to the Committee on Finance.
       EC-152. A communication from the Assistant Secretary, 
     Office of Legislative Affairs, Department of State, 
     transmitting, pursuant to law, a certification relative to 
     waiving the restrictions contained in section 1305 of the 
     National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2000; to 
     the Committee on Foreign Relations.
       EC-153. A communication from the Assistant Secretary, 
     Office of Legislative Affairs, Department of State, 
     transmitting, pursuant to law, a report relative to the 
     President's decision to exercise waiver authority with regard 
     to a prohibition on military assistance; to the Committee on 
     Foreign Relations.
       EC-154. A communication from the Assistant Secretary, 
     Office of Legislative Affairs, Department of State, 
     transmitting, pursuant to law, a Presidential Determination 
     to suspend the limitation on the obligation of State 
     Department Appropriations contained in the Jerusalem Embassy 
     Act of 1995; to the Committee on Foreign Relations.
       EC-155. A communication from the Assistant Secretary, 
     Office of Legislative Affairs, Department of State, 
     transmitting, pursuant to law, a report relative to the 
     Benjamin A. Gilman International Scholarship Program; to the 
     Committee on Foreign Relations.
       EC-156. A communication from the Assistant Legal Adviser 
     for Treaty Affairs, Department of State, transmitting, 
     pursuant to the Case-Zablocki Act, 1 U.S.C. 112b, as amended, 
     the report of the texts and background statements of 
     international agreements, other than treaties (List 2006-271-
     2006-280); to the Committee on Foreign Relations.
       EC-157. A communication from the Assistant Secretary, 
     Office of Legislative Affairs, Department of State, 
     transmitting, pursuant to law, a report relative to the 
     President's determination to exercise his waiver authority in 
     certain countries with respect to the prohibition on the use 
     of fiscal year 2006 Economic Support Funds provided for in 
     section 574(a) of the Foreign Operations, Export Financing, 
     and Related Programs Appropriations Act of 2006; to the 
     Committee on Foreign Relations.
       EC-158. 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 Colombia and Ecuador; to 
     the Committee on Foreign Relations.
       EC-159. A communication from the Interim Director, Pension 
     Benefit Guaranty Corporation, transmitting, pursuant to law, 
     the report of a rule entitled ``Payment of Premiums; 
     Assessment of and Relief From Penalties'' (RIN1212-AA95) 
     received on December 21, 2006; to the Committee on Health, 
     Education, Labor, and Pensions.
       EC-160. A communication from the Interim Director, Pension 
     Benefit Guaranty Corporation, transmitting, pursuant to law, 
     the report of a rule entitled ``Allocation of Assets in 
     Single-Employer Plans; Valuation of Benefits and Assets; 
     Expected Retirement Age'' (29 CFR Part 4044) received on 
     January 3, 2007; to the Committee on Health, Education, 
     Labor, and Pensions.
       EC-161. 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 
     January 3, 2007; to the Committee on Health, Education, 
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       EC-162. 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'' (29 CFR Part 4022) 
     received on January 3, 2007; to the Committee on Health, 
     Education, Labor, and Pensions.
       EC-163. A communication from the Director, Office of 
     Workers' Compensation Programs, Department of Labor, 
     transmitting, pursuant to law, the report of a rule entitled 
     ``Performance of Functions; Claims for Compensation Under the 
     Energy Employees Occupational Illness Compensation Program 
     Act of 2000, as Amended'' (RIN1215-AB51) received on January 
     3, 2007; to the Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and 
     Pensions.
       EC-164. A communication from the Secretary of Health and 
     Human Services, transmitting, pursuant to law, a report 
     entitled ``Study Regarding Barriers to Participation of 
     Farmworkers in Health Programs''; to the Committee on Health, 
     Education, Labor, and Pensions.
       EC-165. A communication from the Human Resources 
     Specialist, Office of the Assistant Secretary for 
     Administration and Management, Department of Labor, 
     transmitting, pursuant to law, the report of a nomination for 
     the position of Assistant Secretary for Policy, received on 
     December 21, 2006; to the Committee on Health, Education, 
     Labor, and Pensions.
       EC-166. A communication from the Chief and Human Capital 
     Officer, Corporation for National and Community Service, 
     transmitting, pursuant to law, the report of a change in 
     previously submitted reported information and nomination for 
     the position of Inspector General, received on December 21, 
     2006; to the Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and 
     Pensions.
       EC-167. A communication from the Secretary of Education, 
     transmitting, pursuant to law, the annual report of the 
     National Advisory Committee on Institutional Quality and 
     Integrity for fiscal year 2006; to the Committee on Health, 
     Education, Labor, and Pensions.
       EC-168. A communication from the Regulations Coordinator, 
     Office of the Secretary, Department of Health and Human 
     Services, transmitting, pursuant to law, the report of a rule 
     entitled ``Acquisition Regulations'' (48 CFR Part 301) 
     received on December 21, 2006; to the Committee on Health, 
     Education, Labor, and Pensions.
       EC-169. A communication from the Human Resources 
     Specialist, Office of the Assistant Secretary for 
     Administration and Management, Department of Labor, 
     transmitting, pursuant to law, the report of a vacancy and 
     designation of acting officer for the position of Assistant 
     Secretary for Employee Benefits Security, received on 
     December 21, 2006; to the Committee on Health, Education, 
     Labor, and Pensions.
       EC-170. A communication from the Secretary of Health and 
     Human Services, transmitting, pursuant to law, a report 
     relative to the interjurisdictional adoption of children in 
     foster care; to the Committee on Health, Education, Labor, 
     and Pensions.
       EC-171. A communication from the Secretary of Health and 
     Human Services, transmitting, pursuant to law, a report 
     relative to states' effectiveness in establishing and 
     enforcing medical support obligations; to the Committee on 
     Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions.
       EC-172. A communication from the Assistant Secretary for 
     Administration and Management, Department of Labor, 
     transmitting, pursuant to law, a report relative to the 
     Department's competitive sourcing activities during fiscal 
     year 2006; to the Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and 
     Pensions.
       EC-173. A communication from the Director, Office of 
     Standards, Regulations and Variances, Department of Labor, 
     transmitting, pursuant to law, the report of a rule entitled 
     ``Emergency Mine Evacuation'' (RIN1219-AB46) received on 
     December 21, 2006; to the Committee on Health, Education, 
     Labor, and Pensions.
       EC-174. A communication from the Secretary of Health and 
     Human Services, transmitting, pursuant to law, a report 
     relative to the Family Violence Prevention and Services 
     Program for fiscal years 2002-2004; to the Committee on 
     Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions.
       EC-175. A communication from the Acting Assistant 
     Secretary, Employee Benefits Security Administration, 
     Department of Labor, transmitting, pursuant to law, the 
     report of a rule entitled ``Final Rules for Nondiscrimination 
     and Wellness Programs in Health Coverage in the Group 
     Market'' (RIN1210-AA54) received on December 21, 2006; to the 
     Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions.
       EC-176. A communication from the Chairman, National Credit 
     Union Administration, transmitting, pursuant to law, the 
     Semi-Annual Report of the Inspector General for the period 
     from April 1, 2006 through September 30, 2006; to the 
     Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs.
       EC-177. A communication from the Secretary of the Interior, 
     transmitting, pursuant to law, the Semi-Annual Report of the 
     Inspector General for the period from April 1, 2006 through 
     September 30, 2006; to the Committee on Homeland Security and 
     Governmental Affairs.
       EC-178. A communication from the Secretary of the Treasury, 
     transmitting, pursuant to law, the semi-annual reports of the 
     Inspector Generals of the Treasury Department and Tax 
     Administration for the period ending September 30, 2006; to 
     the Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs.
       EC-179. A communication from the Chief Executive Officer, 
     Corporation for National and Community Service, transmitting, 
     pursuant to law, the Semi-Annual Report of the Inspector 
     General for the period from April 1, 2006 through October 31, 
     2006; to the Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental 
     Affairs.
       EC-180. A communication from the Inspector General, U.S. 
     Nuclear Regulatory Commission, transmitting, pursuant to law, 
     the Commission's fiscal year 2006 Performance Report; to the 
     Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs.
       EC-181. A communication from the Chairman, Federal Housing 
     Finance Board, transmitting, pursuant to law, the Board's 
     Performance and Accountability Report for fiscal year 2006; 
     to the Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental 
     Affairs.
       EC-182. A communication from the Secretary of Energy, 
     transmitting, pursuant to law, the Semi-Annual Report of the 
     Inspector General for the period from April 1, 2006 through 
     September 30, 2006; to the Committee on Homeland Security and 
     Governmental Affairs.
       EC-183. A communication from the Chairman, National 
     Endowment for the Arts, transmitting, pursuant to law, the 
     Organization's Performance and Accountability Report for 
     fiscal year 2006; to the Committee on Homeland Security and 
     Governmental Affairs.
       EC-184. A communication from the Executive Director and 
     Chief Operating Officer, American Battle Monuments 
     Commission, transmitting, pursuant to law, the Commission's 
     annual report for fiscal year 2006; to the Committee on 
     Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs.
       EC-185. A communication from the Chairman, Broadcasting 
     Board of Governors, transmitting, pursuant to law, the Semi-
     Annual Report of the Inspector General for the period from 
     April 1, 2006 through September 30, 2006; to the Committee on 
     Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs.
       EC-186. A communication from the Secretary of Health and 
     Human Services, transmitting, pursuant to law, the Semi-
     Annual Report of the Inspector General for the period from 
     April 1, 2006 through September 30, 2006; to the Committee on 
     Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs.
       EC-187. A communication from the Acting Chairman, Consumer 
     Product Safety Commission, transmitting, pursuant to law, the 
     Semi-Annual Report of the Inspector General for the period 
     from April 1, 2006 through September 30, 2006; to the 
     Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs.
       EC-188. A communication from the Chairman, National 
     Endowment for the Humanities, transmitting, pursuant to law, 
     the Organization's Performance and Accountability Report for 
     fiscal year 2006; to the Committee on Homeland Security and 
     Governmental Affairs.
       EC-189. A communication from the Office of the 
     Administrator, National Aeronautics and Space Administration, 
     transmitting, pursuant to law, the Semi-Annual Report of the 
     Inspector General for the period from April 1, 2006 through 
     September 30, 2006; to the Committee on Homeland Security and 
     Governmental Affairs.
       EC-190. A communication from the Chairman, Securities and 
     Exchange Commission, transmitting, pursuant to law, the 
     Commission's Performance and Accountability Report for fiscal 
     year 2006; to the Committee on Homeland Security and 
     Governmental Affairs.
       EC-191. A communication from the Chairman, U.S. Merit 
     Systems Protection Board, transmitting, pursuant to law, the 
     Board's Performance and Accountability Report for fiscal year 
     2006; to the Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental 
     Affairs.
       EC-192. A communication from the Chairman, Securities and 
     Exchange Commission, transmitting, pursuant to law, the Semi-
     Annual Report of the Inspector General for the period from 
     April 1, 2006 through September 30, 2006; to the Committee on 
     Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs.
       EC-193. A communication from the President and Chief 
     Executive Officer, Overseas Private Investment Corporation, 
     transmitting, pursuant to law, the Corporation's Management 
     Report for fiscal year 2006; to the Committee on Homeland 
     Security and Governmental Affairs.
       EC-194. A communication from the Executive Director, 
     Federal Retirement Thrift Investment Board, transmitting, 
     pursuant to law, a report relative to the seven audit reports 
     issued during fiscal year 2006; to the Committee on Homeland 
     Security and Governmental Affairs.
       EC-195. A communication from the Administrator, U.S. Agency 
     for International Development, transmitting, pursuant to law, 
     the Semi-Annual Report of the Inspector

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     General for the period from April 1, 2006 through September 
     30, 2006; to the Committee on Homeland Security and 
     Governmental Affairs.
       EC-196. A communication from the Chairman of the Board, 
     Pension Benefit Guaranty Corporation, transmitting, pursuant 
     to law, the Semi-Annual Report of the Inspector General for 
     the period from April 1, 2006 through September 30, 2006; to 
     the Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs.
       EC-197. A communication from the Chairman and Chief 
     Executive Officer, Farm Credit Administration, transmitting, 
     pursuant to law, the Administration's Performance and 
     Accountability Report for fiscal year 2006; to the Committee 
     on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs.
       EC-198. A communication from the Assistant Secretary, 
     Office of Legislative Affairs, Department of State, 
     transmitting, pursuant to law, the 2006 Annual report on the 
     implementation of the Federal Financial Assistance Management 
     Improvement Act of 1999; to the Committee on Homeland 
     Security and Governmental Affairs.
       EC-199. A communication from the Director, Office of 
     Personnel Management, transmitting, pursuant to law, the 
     Semi-Annual Report of the Inspector General for the period 
     from April 1, 2006 through September 30, 2006; to the 
     Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs.
       EC-200. A communication from the Chairman, Federal Election 
     Commission, transmitting, pursuant to law, the Semi-Annual 
     Report of the Inspector General for the period from April 1, 
     2006 through September 30, 2006; to the Committee on Homeland 
     Security and Governmental Affairs.
       EC-201. A communication from the Associate General Counsel 
     for General Law, Department of Homeland Security, 
     transmitting, pursuant to law, the report of a nomination for 
     the position of Under Secretary, received on December 21, 
     2006; to the Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental 
     Affairs.
       EC-202. A communication from the Deputy Director of 
     Communications and Legislative Affairs, Equal Employment 
     Opportunity Commission, transmitting, pursuant to law, the 
     Commission's Performance and Accountability Report for fiscal 
     year 2006; to the Committee on Homeland Security and 
     Governmental Affairs.
       EC-203. A communication from the Chairman, Farm Credit 
     System Insurance Corporation, transmitting, pursuant to law, 
     a report relative to the Federal Managers' Financial 
     Integrity Act and the Inspector General Act of 1978; to the 
     Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs.
       EC-204. A communication from the Administrator, General 
     Services Administration, transmitting, pursuant to law, 
     information copies of prospectuses supporting the 
     Administration's fiscal year 2007 Capital Investment and 
     Leasing Program; to the Committee on Homeland Security and 
     Governmental Affairs.
       EC-205. A communication from the Secretary, Postal Rate 
     Commission, transmitting, pursuant to law, the report of a 
     vacancy in the position of Commissioner, received on December 
     21, 2006; to the Committee on Homeland Security and 
     Governmental Affairs.
       EC-206. A communication from the Acting Senior Procurement 
     Executive, Office of the Chief Acquisition Officer, 
     Department of Defense, transmitting, pursuant to law, the 
     report of a rule entitled ``Federal Acquisition Regulation; 
     Federal Acquisition Circular 2005-14'' (FAC 2005-14) received 
     on December 21, 2006; to the Committee on Homeland Security 
     and Governmental Affairs.
       EC-207. A communication from the General Counsel, National 
     Labor Relations Board, transmitting, pursuant to law, the 
     Semi-Annual Report of the Inspector General for the period 
     from April 1, 2006 through September 30, 2006; to the 
     Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs.
       EC-208. 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 
     ``Use of NARA Facilities'' (RIN3095-AB55) received on 
     December 21, 2006; to the Committee on Homeland Security and 
     Governmental Affairs.
       EC-209. A communication from the Chair, Equal Employment 
     Opportunity Commission, transmitting, pursuant to law, the 
     Semi-Annual Report of the Inspector General for the period 
     from April 1, 2006 through September 30, 2006; to the 
     Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs.
       EC-210. A communication from the Inspector General, Small 
     Business Administration, transmitting, pursuant to law, the 
     Semi-Annual Report of the Inspector General for the period 
     from April 1, 2006 through September 30, 2006; to the 
     Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs.
       EC-211. A communication from the Chief Financial Officer, 
     Federal Trade Commission, transmitting, pursuant to law, the 
     Commission's Performance and Accountability Report for fiscal 
     year 2006; to the Committee on Homeland Security and 
     Governmental Affairs.
       EC-212. A communication from the Administrator, Small 
     Business Administration, transmitting, pursuant to law, the 
     Semi-Annual Report of the Inspector General for the period 
     from April 1, 2006 through September 30, 2006; to the 
     Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs.
       EC-213. A communication from the Chairman, Federal Housing 
     Finance Board, transmitting, pursuant to law, the Semi-Annual 
     Report of the Inspector General for the period from April 1, 
     2006 through September 30, 2006; to the Committee on Homeland 
     Security and Governmental Affairs.
       EC-214. A communication from the District of Columbia 
     Auditor, transmitting, pursuant to law, a report entitled 
     ``Letter Report: Auditor's Review of the HIV/AIDS Crisis Area 
     Capacity Building Fund Authorized by the Fiscal Year 2006 
     Budget Support Act of 2005''; to the Committee on Homeland 
     Security and Governmental Affairs.
       EC-215. A communication from the Deputy Secretary of 
     Defense, transmitting, pursuant to law, the Semi-Annual 
     Report of the Inspector General for the period from April 1, 
     2006 through September 30, 2006; to the Committee on Homeland 
     Security and Governmental Affairs.
       EC-216. A communication from the Director, U.S. Trade and 
     Development Agency, transmitting, pursuant to law, a report 
     relative to the Agency's competitive sourcing activities for 
     fiscal year 2006; to the Committee on Homeland Security and 
     Governmental Affairs.
       EC-217. A communication from the Administrator, General 
     Services Administration, transmitting, pursuant to law, a 
     report relative to the Administration's competitive sourcing 
     efforts for fiscal year 2006; to the Committee on Homeland 
     Security and Governmental Affairs.
       EC-218. A communication from the Director of the Peace 
     Corps, transmitting, pursuant to law, the Semi-Annual Report 
     of the Inspector General for the period from April 1, 2006 
     through September 30, 2006; to the Committee on Homeland 
     Security and Governmental Affairs.
       EC-219. A communication from the Director, Office of 
     Personnel Management, transmitting, pursuant to law, a report 
     relative to the Office's competitive sourcing activities for 
     fiscal year 2006; to the Committee on Homeland Security and 
     Governmental Affairs.
       EC-220. A communication from the Director, Strategic Human 
     Resources Policy Division, Office of Personnel Management, 
     transmitting, pursuant to law, the report of a rule entitled 
     ``Implementation of Title II of the Notification and Federal 
     Employee Antidiscrimination and Retaliation Act of 2002--
     Reporting and Best Practices'' (RIN3206-AK55) received on 
     December 21, 2006; to the Committee on Homeland Security and 
     Governmental Affairs.
       EC-221. A communication from the Secretary of Education, 
     transmitting, pursuant to law, the Semi-Annual Report of the 
     Inspector General for the period from April 1, 2006 through 
     September 30, 2006; to the Committee on Homeland Security and 
     Governmental Affairs.
       EC-222. A communication from the Secretary for Regulatory 
     Policy and Management, Veterans Benefits Administration, 
     Department of Veterans Affairs, transmitting, pursuant to 
     law, the report of a rule entitled ``Filipino Veterans' 
     Benefits Improvements'' (RIN2900-AK65) received on December 
     21, 2006; to the Committee on Veterans' Affairs.
       EC-223. A communication from the Director of Regulatory 
     Management, Veterans Health Administration, Department of 
     Veterans Affairs, transmitting, pursuant to law, the report 
     of a rule entitled ``Medical: Informed Consent--Extension of 
     Time Period and Modification of Witness Requirement for 
     Signature Consent'' (RIN2900-AM19) received on December 21, 
     2006; to the Committee on Veterans' Affairs.
       EC-224. A communication from the Director of Regulatory 
     Management, Veterans Health Administration, Department of 
     Veterans Affairs, transmitting, pursuant to law, the report 
     of a rule entitled ``Transfer of Montgomery GI Bill--Active 
     Duty Entitlement to Dependents'' (RIN2900-AM12) received on 
     December 21, 2006; to the Committee on Veterans' Affairs.
       EC-225. A communication from the Chief of the Immigration 
     Unit, Executive Office for Immigration Review, Department of 
     Justice, transmitting, pursuant to law, the report of a rule 
     entitled ``Board of Immigration Appeals: Composition of Board 
     and Temporary Board Members'' ((RIN1125-AA57) (EOIR No. 
     158I)) received on December 21, 2006; to the Committee on the 
     Judiciary.
       EC-226. A communication from the Senior Counsel, United 
     States Marshals Service, Department of Justice, transmitting, 
     pursuant to law, the report of a rule entitled ``Supplement 
     to Justice Department Procedures and Council on Environmental 
     Quality Regulations to Ensure Compliance with the National 
     Environmental Policy Act'' ((RIN1105-AB13) (USMS 101)) 
     received on December 21, 2006; to the Committee on the 
     Judiciary.
       EC-227. A communication from the Secretary, Judicial 
     Conference of the United States, transmitting, pursuant to 
     law, a report relative to the need for existing bankruptcy 
     judgeships; to the Committee on the Judiciary.

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       EC-228. A communication from the Acting Director, 
     Regulations and Rulings Division, Alcohol and Tobacco Tax and 
     Trade Bureau, transmitting, pursuant to law, the report of a 
     rule entitled ``Establishment of the Shawnee Hills 
     Viticultural Area'' (RIN1513-AA70) received on December 21, 
     2006; to the Committee on the Judiciary.
       EC-229. A communication from the Acting Director, 
     Regulations and Rulings Division, Alcohol and Tobacco Tax and 
     Trade Bureau, transmitting, pursuant to law, the report of a 
     rule entitled ``Establishment of the Chehalem Mountains 
     Viticultural Area'' (RIN1513-AA57) received on December 21, 
     2006; to the Committee on the Judiciary.
       EC-230. A communication from the Junior Past National 
     Treasurer, Navy Wives Clubs of America, transmitting, 
     pursuant to law, a report relative to the latest audit of the 
     organization; to the Committee on the Judiciary.
       EC-231. A communication from the Deputy Assistant 
     Administrator, Office of Diversion Control, Department of 
     Justice, transmitting, pursuant to law, the report of a rule 
     entitled ``Clarification of Registration Requirements for 
     Individual Practitioners'' (RIN1117-AA89) received on 
     December 21, 2006; to the Committee on the Judiciary.
       EC-232. A communication from the Acting Assistant Attorney 
     General, Office of Legislative Affairs, Department of 
     Justice, transmitting, pursuant to law, the annual report of 
     the National Institute of Justice for fiscal year 2005; to 
     the Committee on the Judiciary.
       EC-233. A communication from the Secretary of the Air 
     Force, transmitting, pursuant to law, a report relative to 
     the submission of its report on Defense base closures and 
     realignments; to the Committee on Armed Services.
       EC-234. A communication from the Secretary of Commerce, 
     transmitting, pursuant to law, a report relative to the 
     national emergency declared by Executive Order 13222 of 
     August 17, 2001; to the Committee on Banking, Housing, and 
     Urban Affairs.
       EC-235. A communication from the Deputy Chief Counsel, 
     Transportation Security Administration, Department of 
     Homeland Security, transmitting, pursuant to law, the report 
     of a rule entitled ``Transportation Worker Identification 
     Credential Implementation in the Maritime Sector; Hazardous 
     Materials Endorsement for a Commercial Driver's License'' 
     (RIN1652-AA41) received on January 3, 2007; to the Committee 
     on Commerce, Science, and Transportation.
       EC-236. A communication from the Chairman, Federal Election 
     Commission, transmitting, pursuant to law, a report relative 
     to the Commission's competitive sourcing efforts for fiscal 
     year 2006; to the Committee on Rules and Administration.
       EC-237. A communication from the Chief Information Office 
     and the Chief Privacy Officer, Federal Election Commission, 
     transmitting, pursuant to law, an annual report relative to 
     activities that affect privacy; to the Committee on Rules and 
     Administration.

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