[Congressional Record (Bound Edition), Volume 153 (2007), Part 17]
[Senate]
[Pages 23387-23391]
[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-2800. 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 ``Witchweed Quarantine Regulations; 
     Regulated Areas in North and South Carolina'' (Docket No. 
     2006-0170) received on August 11, 2007; to the Committee on 
     Agriculture, Nutrition, and Forestry.
       EC-2801. A communication from the Under Secretary of 
     Agriculture (Food, Nutrition, and Consumer Services), 
     transmitting, pursuant to law, the report of a rule entitled 
     ``Afterschool Snacks in the Child and Adult Care Food 
     Program'' (RIN0584-AD27) received on August 8, 2007; to the 
     Committee on Agriculture, Nutrition, and Forestry.
       EC-2802. A communication from the Chairman of the Joint 
     Chiefs of Staff, transmitting, pursuant to law, two reports 
     relative to terrorist threats to military installations; to 
     the Committee on Armed Services.
       EC-2803. A communication from the Under Secretary of 
     Defense (Personnel and Readiness), transmitting, a report on 
     the approved retirement of General Peter Pace, United States 
     Marine Corps, and his advancement to the grade of general on 
     the retired list; to the Committee on Armed Services.
       EC-2804. A communication from the Under Secretary of 
     Defense (Personnel and Readiness), transmitting, a report on 
     the approved retirement of Admiral Edmund P. Giambastiani, 
     Jr., United States Navy, and his advancement to the grade of 
     admiral on the retired list; to the Committee on Armed 
     Services.

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       EC-2805. 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 
     Department's intent to close the Defense commissary stores at 
     Buedingen and Gelnhausen, Germany; to the Committee on Armed 
     Services.
       EC-2806. A communication from the Principal Deputy, Office 
     of the Under Secretary of Defense (Personnel and Readiness), 
     transmitting, the report of (14) officers authorized to wear 
     the insignia of the grade of major general in accordance with 
     title 10, United States Code, section 777; to the Committee 
     on Armed Services.
       EC-2807. A communication from the Principal Deputy, Office 
     of the Under Secretary of Defense (Personnel and Readiness), 
     transmitting, the report of (3) officers 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-2808. A communication from the Principal Deputy, Office 
     of the Under Secretary of Defense (Personnel and Readiness), 
     transmitting, the report of the authorization of Colonel Rex 
     C. McMillian, United States Marine Corps Reserve, 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-2809. A communication from the Principal Deputy, Office 
     of the Under Secretary of Defense (Personnel and Readiness), 
     transmitting, the report of the authorization of Brigadier 
     General Anthony A. Cucolo III to wear the insignia of the 
     grade of major general in accordance with title 10, United 
     States Code, section 777; to the Committee on Armed Services.
       EC-2810. A communication from the Principal Deputy, Office 
     of the Under Secretary of Defense (Personnel and Readiness), 
     transmitting, the report of (13) 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-2811. 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 August 5, 2007; to the Committee on 
     Armed Services.
       EC-2812. A communication from the Director, Defense 
     Procurement and Acquisition Policy, Department of Defense, 
     transmitting, pursuant to law, the report of a rule entitled 
     ``Berry Amendment Notification Requirement'' (DFARS Case 
     2006-D006) received on August 5, 2007; to the Committee on 
     Armed Services.
       EC-2813. A communication from the Director, Defense 
     Procurement and Acquisition Policy, Department of Defense, 
     transmitting, pursuant to law, the report of a rule entitled 
     ``Berry Amendment Restrictions--Clothing Materials and 
     Components Covered'' (DFARS Case 2006-D031) received on 
     August 5, 2007; to the Committee on Armed Services.
       EC-2814. A communication from the Under Secretary of 
     Defense (Comptroller), transmitting, pursuant to law, a 
     report entitled ``Acceptance of Contributions for Defense 
     Programs, Projects, and Activities; Defense Cooperation 
     Account''; to the Committee on Armed Services.
       EC-2815. A communication from the Chief, Programs and 
     Legislation Division, Department of the Air Force, 
     transmitting, pursuant to law, a report relative to the 
     initiation of a standard competition of the Precision 
     Measurement Equipment Laboratory function at Andrews Air 
     Force Base, Maryland, Dover AFB, Delaware, Pope AFB, North 
     Carolina, and Scott AFB, Illinois; to the Committee on Armed 
     Services.
       EC-2816. A communication from the Acting Chief of 
     Legislative Affairs, Department of the Navy, transmitting, 
     pursuant to law, notification of the Department's intent to 
     begin a study of functions performed at the Fleet and 
     Industrial Supply Centers and detachments; to the Committee 
     on Armed Services.
       EC-2817. A communication from the Assistant Secretary of 
     the Navy (Installations and Environment), transmitting, 
     pursuant to law, a report relative to the initiation of 
     preliminary planning of multi-functions including household 
     goods; to the Committee on Armed Services.
       EC-2818. A communication from the Assistant Secretary of 
     Defense (Reserve Affairs), transmitting, pursuant to law, an 
     annual report relative to the National Guard ChalleNGe 
     Program for fiscal year 2006; to the Committee on Armed 
     Services.
       EC-2819. A communication from the Counsel for Legislation 
     and Regulations, Office of Housing, Department of Housing and 
     Urban Development, transmitting, pursuant to law, the report 
     of a rule entitled ``Adjustable Rate and Home Equity 
     Conversion Mortgages--Additional Index'' ((RIN2502-AI32) (FR-
     4969-F-02)) received on August 8, 2007; to the Committee on 
     Banking, Housing, and Urban Affairs.
       EC-2820. A communication from the Director, Financial 
     Crimes Enforcement Network, Department of the Treasury, 
     transmitting, pursuant to law, the report of a rule entitled 
     ``Anti-Money Laundering Programs; Special Due Diligence 
     Programs for Certain Foreign Accounts'' (RIN1506-AA29) 
     received on August 8, 2007; to the Committee on Banking, 
     Housing, and Urban Affairs.
       EC-2821. A communication from the Interim Chief Financial 
     Officer, Federal Home Loan Bank of Atlanta, transmitting, 
     pursuant to law, the management reports and statements 
     relative to the Bank's system of internal controls for fiscal 
     year 2006; to the Committee on Banking, Housing, and Urban 
     Affairs.
       EC-2822. A communication from the Secretary of Housing and 
     Urban Development, transmitting, proposed legislation 
     entitled, ``Voucher and Rent Simplification Act of 2007''; to 
     the Committee on Banking, Housing, and Urban Affairs.
       EC-2823. A communication from the Chairman and President, 
     Export-Import Bank of the United States, transmitting, 
     pursuant to law, a report relative to a transaction involving 
     exports to Mexico including goods and services to be used in 
     the Cantarell oil field; to the Committee on Banking, 
     Housing, and Urban Affairs.
       EC-2824. A communication from the Secretary of the 
     Treasury, transmitting, pursuant to law, a six-month periodic 
     report on the national emergency with respect to Cote 
     d'Ivoire that was declared in Executive Order 13396 of 
     February 7, 2006; to the Committee on Banking, Housing, and 
     Urban Affairs.
       EC-2825. A communication from the Executive Director, U.S. 
     Interagency Council on Homelessness, transmitting, proposed 
     legislation that would extend the Council's authorization; to 
     the Committee on Banking, Housing, and Urban Affairs.
       EC-2826. A communication from the Secretary, Securities and 
     Exchange Commission, transmitting, pursuant to law, the 
     report of a rule entitled ``Prohibition of Fraud by Advisers 
     to Certain Pooled Investment Vehicles'' (RIN3235-AJ67) 
     received on August 6, 2007; to the Committee on Banking, 
     Housing, and Urban Affairs.
       EC-2827. A communication from the Secretary, Securities and 
     Exchange Commission, transmitting, pursuant to law, the 
     report of a rule entitled ``Definition of the Term 
     Significant Deficiency'' (RIN3235-AJ58) received on August 6, 
     2007; to the Committee on Banking, Housing, and Urban 
     Affairs.
       EC-2828. A communication from the Secretary, Securities and 
     Exchange Commission, transmitting, pursuant to law, the 
     report of a rule entitled ``Rule 105 of Regulation M'' 
     (RIN3235-AJ75) received on August 6, 2007; to the Committee 
     on Banking, Housing, and Urban Affairs.
       EC-2829. A communication from the Secretary, Securities and 
     Exchange Commission, transmitting, pursuant to law, the 
     report of a rule entitled ``Rules 200 and 203 of Regulation 
     SHO'' (RIN3235-AJ57) received on August 27, 2007; to the 
     Committee on Banking, Housing, and Urban Affairs.
       EC-2830. A communication from the President of the United 
     States, transmitting, pursuant to law, a report on the 
     continuation of the national emergency with respect to the 
     lapse of the Export Administration Act of 1979, as amended; 
     to the Committee on Banking, Housing, and Urban Affairs.
       EC-2831. A communication from the Acting Assistant 
     Administrator for Legislative and Intergovernmental Affairs, 
     National Aeronautics and Space Administration, transmitting, 
     pursuant to law, an annual report relative to the category 
     rating system; to the Committee on Commerce, Science, and 
     Transportation.
       EC-2832. 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-76A, B, and C Helicopters'' ((RIN2120-AA64) (Docket 
     No. 2007-SW-07)) received on August 3, 2007; to the Committee 
     on Commerce, Science, and Transportation.
       EC-2833. 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; Front Royal-Warren 
     County, VA'' ((RIN2120-AA66) (Docket No. 07-AEA-01)) received 
     on August 3, 2007; to the Committee on Commerce, Science, and 
     Transportation.
       EC-2834. 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; Marshalltown, IA'' 
     ((RIN2120-AA66) (Docket No. 07-ACE-4)) received on August 3, 
     2007; to the Committee on Commerce, Science, and 
     Transportation.
       EC-2835. 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; Red Dog, AK'' ((RIN2120-
     AA66)(Docket No. 06-AAL-40)) received on August 3, 2007; to 
     the Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation.
       EC-2836. 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

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     Electric Company CF34-10E Series Turbofan Engines'' 
     ((RIN2120-AA64) (Docket No. 2006-NE-44)) received on August 
     3, 2007; to the Committee on Commerce, Science, and 
     Transportation.
       EC-2837. A communication from the Program Analyst, Federal 
     Aviation Administration, Department of Transportation, 
     transmitting, pursuant to law, the report of a rule entitled 
     ``Airworthiness Directives; Hawker Beechcraft Corporation 
     Model 390 Airplanes'' ((RIN2120-AA64) (Docket No. 2007-CE-
     049)) received on August 3, 2007; to the Committee on 
     Commerce, Science, and Transportation.
       EC-2838. 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. Model AT-602 
     Airplanes'' ((RIN2120-AA64) (Docket No. 2007-CE-01)) received 
     on August 3, 2007; to the Committee on Commerce, Science, and 
     Transportation.
       EC-2839. 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, Weather Takeoff 
     Minimums; Miscellaneous Amendments'' ((RIN2120-AA65) (Amdt. 
     No. 3216)) received on August 3, 2007; to the Committee on 
     Commerce, Science, and Transportation.
       EC-2840. 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, Weather Takeoff 
     Minimums; Miscellaneous Amendments'' ((RIN2120-AA65) (Amdt. 
     No. 3217)) received on August 3, 2007; to the Committee on 
     Commerce, Science, and Transportation.
       EC-2841. 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; Kodiak, AK'' ((RIN2120-AA66) 
     (Docket No. 07-AAL-01)) received on August 3, 2007; to the 
     Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation.
       EC-2842. 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; Port Heiden, AK'' ((RIN2120-
     AA66) (Docket No. 07-AAL-02)) received on August 3, 2007; to 
     the Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation.
       EC-2843. 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; Canby, MN'' ((RIN2120-
     AA66) (Docket No. 07-AGL-2)) received on August 3, 2007; to 
     the Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation.
       EC-2844. 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; Manhattan, KS'' 
     ((RIN2120-AA66) (Docket No. 07-ACE-2)) received on August 3, 
     2007; to the Committee on Commerce, Science, and 
     Transportation.
       EC-2845. 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; Monticello, IA'' 
     ((RIN2120-AA66)(Docket No. 07-ACE-3)) received on August 3, 
     2007; to the Committee on Commerce, Science, and 
     Transportation.
       EC-2846. 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 and A340 
     Airplanes'' ((RIN2120-AA64) (Docket No. 2007-NM-076)) 
     received on August 3, 2007; to the Committee on Commerce, 
     Science, and Transportation.
       EC-2847. 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 A340-211, -212, -
     311, and -312 Airplanes'' ((RIN2120-AA64)(Docket No. 2006-NM-
     245)) received on August 3, 2007; to the Committee on 
     Commerce, Science, and Transportation.
       EC-2848. A communication from the Program Analyst, Federal 
     Aviation Administration, Department of Transportation, 
     transmitting, pursuant to law, the report of a rule entitled 
     ``Amendment of Class E Airspace; Middlesboro, KY'' ((RIN2120-
     AA66) (Docket No. 07-ASO-1)) received on August 3, 2007; to 
     the Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation.
       EC-2849. 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; Marshalltown, IA'' 
     ((RIN2120-AA66) (Docket No. 07-ACE-4)) received on August 3, 
     2007; to the Committee on Commerce, Science, and 
     Transportation.
       EC-2850. 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. 2007-NM-103)) received on August 3, 2007; 
     to the Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation.
       EC-2851. A communication from the Program Analyst, Federal 
     Aviation Administration, Department of Transportation, 
     transmitting, pursuant to law, the report of a rule entitled 
     ``Airworthiness Directives; Reims Aviation S.A. Model F406 
     Airplanes'' ((RIN2120-AA64) (Docket No. 2007-CE-002)) 
     received on August 3, 2007; to the Committee on Commerce, 
     Science, and Transportation.
       EC-2852. A communication from the Program Analyst, Federal 
     Aviation Administration, Department of Transportation, 
     transmitting, pursuant to law, the report of a rule entitled 
     ``Airworthiness Directives; Dornier Luftfahrt GmbH Model 228 
     Series Airplanes'' ((RIN2120-AA64) (Docket No. 2007-CE-013)) 
     received on August 3, 2007; to the Committee on Commerce, 
     Science, and Transportation.
       EC-2853. A communication from the Program Analyst, Federal 
     Aviation Administration, Department of Transportation, 
     transmitting, pursuant to law, the report of a rule entitled 
     ``Airworthiness Directives; Robinson Helicopter Company Model 
     R44 and R44 II Helicopters'' ((RIN2120-AA66)(Docket No. 2006-
     SW-19)) received on August 3, 2007; to the Committee on 
     Commerce, Science, and Transportation.
       EC-2854. 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 A300-600 Series 
     Airplanes'' ((RIN2120-AA64)(Docket No. 2006-NM-184)) received 
     on August 3, 2007; to the Committee on Commerce, Science, and 
     Transportation.
       EC-2855. A communication from the Program Analyst, Federal 
     Aviation Administration, Department of Transportation, 
     transmitting, pursuant to law, the report of a rule entitled 
     ``Airworthiness Directives; Diamond Aircraft Industries GmbH 
     Model DA 40 Airplanes'' ((RIN2120-AA64)(Docket No. 2007-CE-
     015)) received on August 3, 2007; to the Committee on 
     Commerce, Science, and Transportation.
       EC-2856. 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-
     80C2B Series Turbofan Engines'' ((RIN2120-AA64)(Docket No. 
     2006-NE-27)) received on August 3, 2007; to the Committee on 
     Commerce, Science, and Transportation.
       EC-2857. 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; Hugoton, KS'' ((RIN2120-
     AA66)(Docket No. 07-ACE-6)) received on August 3, 2007; to 
     the Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation.
       EC-2858. 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; Dean Memorial Airport, 
     IA'' ((RIN2120-AA66)(Docket No. 07-ANE-91)) received on 
     August 3, 2007; to the Committee on Commerce, Science, and 
     Transportation.
       EC-2859. 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 Exclusive Economic Zone Off Alaska; Pelagic Shelf 
     Rockfish in the West Yakutat District of the Gulf of Alaska'' 
     (RIN0648-XB63) received on August 27, 2007; to the Committee 
     on Commerce, Science, and Transportation.
       EC-2860. 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; 
     Shortraker Rockfish in Statistical Area 610 of the Gulf of 
     Alaska'' (RIN0648-XB52) received on August 27, 2007; to the 
     Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation.
       EC-2861. 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; 
     Pacific Ocean Perch in the West Yakutat District of the Gulf 
     of Alaska'' (RIN0648-XB59) received on August 27, 2007; to 
     the Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation.
       EC-2862. A communication from the Acting Director, Office 
     of Sustainable Fisheries, Department of Commerce, 
     transmitting, pursuant to law, the report of a rule entitled 
     ``Closed Area I Scallop Access Area Closure for General 
     Category Scallop Vessels'' (RIN0648-AU47) received on August 
     27, 2007; to the Committee on Commerce, Science, and 
     Transportation.
       EC-2863. A communication from the Acting Director, Office 
     of Sustainable Fisheries, Department of Commerce, 
     transmitting, pursuant to law, the report of a rule entitled 
     ``2007

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     Scup Winter II Quota Period Inseason Adjustment'' (RIN0648-
     XB60) received on August 27, 2007; to the Committee on 
     Commerce, Science, and Transportation.
       EC-2864. 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; 
     Northern Rockfish in the Western Regulatory Area of the Gulf 
     of Alaska'' (RIN0648-XB68) received on August 27, 2007; to 
     the Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation.
       EC-2865. 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 Western Regulatory Area of the 
     Gulf of Alaska'' (RIN0648-XB67) received on August 27, 2007; 
     to the Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation.
       EC-2866. 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; 
     Pacific Ocean Perch in the Western Regulatory Area of the 
     Gulf of Alaska'' (RIN0648-XB66) received on August 27, 2007; 
     to the Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation.
       EC-2867. A communication from the Director, Office of 
     Sustainable Fisheries, Department of Commerce, transmitting, 
     pursuant to law, the report of a rule entitled ``Temporary 
     Rule; Inseason Restoration of Black Sea Bass and Loligo Squid 
     Quota from Unused Research Set-Aside'' (RIN0648-XA94) 
     received on August 27, 2007; to the Committee on Commerce, 
     Science, and Transportation.
       EC-2868. 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; Pacific Ocean Perch 
     in the Western Aleutian District of the Bering Sea and 
     Aleutian Islands Management Area'' (RIN0648-XB58) received on 
     August 27, 2007; to the Committee on Commerce, Science, and 
     Transportation.
       EC-2869. 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; 
     Pacific Ocean Perch in the Central Aleutian District of the 
     Bering Sea and Aleutian Islands Management Area'' (RIN0648-
     XB41) received on August 27, 2007; to the Committee on 
     Commerce, Science, and Transportation.
       EC-2870. 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; 
     Pacific Ocean Perch in the West Yakutat District of the Gulf 
     of Alaska'' (RIN0648-XB43) received on August 27, 2007; to 
     the Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation.
       EC-2871. 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; 
     Greenland Turbot in the Bering Sea Subarea of the Bering Sea 
     and Aleutian Islands Management Area'' (RIN0648-XB51) 
     received on August 27, 2007; to the Committee on Commerce, 
     Science, and Transportation.
       EC-2872. 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 ``Extension of 
     Emergency Fishery Closure Due to the Presence of the Toxin 
     that Causes Paralytic Shellfish Poisoning'' (RIN0684-AT48) 
     received on August 27, 2007; to the Committee on Commerce, 
     Science, and Transportation.
       EC-2873. A communication from the Director, Minerals 
     Management Service, Department of the Interior, transmitting, 
     pursuant to law, a report entitled, ``Estimates of the 
     Natural Gas and Oil Reserves, Reserves Growth, and 
     Undiscovered Resources in Federal and State Waters off the 
     Coasts of Louisiana, Texas, Alabama, and Mississippi''; to 
     the Committee on Energy and Natural Resources.
       EC-2874. A communication from the Chairman, Federal Energy 
     Regulatory Commission, transmitting, pursuant to law, a 
     report relative to the Commission's Inventory of Commercial 
     and Inherently Governmental Activities for fiscal year 2007; 
     to the Committee on Energy and Natural Resources.
       EC-2875. A communication from the Assistant Secretary for 
     Fish and Wildlife and Parks, Department of the Interior, 
     transmitting, pursuant to law, the report of a rule entitled 
     ``Regulations to Implement the Captive Wildlife Safety Act'' 
     (RIN1018-AT69) received on August 11, 2007; to the Committee 
     on Environment and Public Works.
       EC-2876. A communication from the Chief of Management 
     Authority, Fish and Wildlife Service, Department of the 
     Interior, transmitting, pursuant to law, the report of a rule 
     entitled ``Revisions of Regulations Implementing the 
     Convention on International Trade in Endangered Species of 
     Wild Fauna and Flora'' (RIN1018-AD87) received on August 11, 
     2007; to the Committee on Environment and Public Works.
       EC-2877. 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 Plan; Alaska'' 
     (FRL No. 8447-2) received on August 11, 2007; to the 
     Committee on Environment and Public Works.
       EC-2878. 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; State of 
     Montana; Missoula Carbon Monoxide Redesignation to 
     Attainment, Designation of Areas for Air Quality Planning 
     Purposes, and Approval of Related Revisions'' (FRL No. 8452-
     9) received on August 11, 2007; to the Committee on 
     Environment and Public Works.
       EC-2879. 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; Virginia; 
     State Implementation Plan Revision Variance for International 
     Paper, Franklin Paper Mill, Virginia'' (FRL No. 8452-6) 
     received on August 11, 2007; to the Committee on Environment 
     and Public Works.
       EC-2880. 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 of 
     Implementation Plans of Tennessee; Clean Air Interstate Rule; 
     Alaska'' (FRL No. 8453-6) received on August 11, 2007; to the 
     Committee on Environment and Public Works.
       EC-2881. 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 
     ``Determination of Attainment, Approval and Promulgation of 
     Implementation Plans and Designation of Areas for Air Quality 
     Planning Purposes; Ohio; Redesignation of the Toledo Area 8-
     Hour Ozone Nonattainment Area to Attainment'' (FRL No. 8451-
     9) received on August 11, 2007; to the Committee on 
     Environment and Public Works.
       EC-2882. 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 
     ``Determination of Attainment, Approval and Promulgation of 
     Implementation Plans and Designation of Areas for Air Quality 
     Planning Purposes; Ohio; Redesignation of the Dayton-
     Springfield 8-Hour Ozone Nonattainment Area to Attainment'' 
     (FRL No. 8452-3) received on August 11, 2007; to the 
     Committee on Environment and Public Works.
       EC-2883. 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 
     Authorization of State Hazardous Waste Management Program 
     Revision'' (FRL No. 8451-8) received on August 11, 2007; to 
     the Committee on Environment and Public Works.
       EC-2884. 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 ``Operator 
     Training Grant Guidelines for States; Solid Waste Disposal 
     Act, Subtitle I, as amended by Title XV, Subtitle B of the 
     Energy Policy Act of 2005'' (FRL No. 8451-6) received on 
     August 11, 2007; to the Committee on Environment and Public 
     Works.
       EC-2885. 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 
     ``Pyrasulfotole; Pesticide Tolerance'' (FRL No. 8141-8) 
     received on August 11, 2007; to the Committee on Environment 
     and Public Works.
       EC-2886. 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 and Designation of Areas 
     for Air Quality Planning Purposes; Kentucky: Redesignation of 
     the Kentucky Portion of the Louisville 8-Hour Ozone 
     Nonattainment Area to Attainment for Ozone; Technical 
     Amendment'' (FRL No. 8460-6) received on August 27, 2007; to 
     the Committee on Environment and Public Works.
       EC-2887. 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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     ``Approval and Promulgation of Implementation Plans; New 
     Jersey; Low Emission Vehicle Program'' (FRL No. 8441-7) 
     received on August 27, 2007; to the Committee on Environment 
     and Public Works.
       EC-2888. 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; 
     Pennsylvania; Redesignation of the Reading 8-Hour Ozone 
     Nonattainment Area to Attainment and Approval of the Area's 
     Maintenance Plan and 2002 Base-Year Inventory'' (FRL No. 
     8459-3) received on August 27, 2007; to the Committee on 
     Environment and Public Works.
       EC-2889. 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; Texas; 
     Shipyard Facilities and Provisions for Distance Limitations, 
     Setbacks, and Buffers in Standard Permits'' (FRL No. 8460-2) 
     received on August 27, 2007; to the Committee on Environment 
     and Public Works.

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