[Congressional Record (Bound Edition), Volume 153 (2007), Part 2]
[Senate]
[Pages 2387-2388]
[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-445. A communication from the Executive Director, 
     Commodity Futures Trading Commission, transmitting, pursuant 
     to law, the report of a rule entitled ``Limitations on 
     Withdrawals of Equity Capital'' (RIN3038-AC27) received on 
     January 24, 2007; to the Committee on Agriculture, Nutrition, 
     and Forestry.
       EC-446. 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-447. A communication from the Secretary of the Treasury, 
     transmitting, pursuant to law, a six-month periodic report on 
     the national emergency with respect to Liberia that was 
     declared in Executive Order 13348 of July 22, 2004; to the 
     Committee on Banking, Housing, and Urban Affairs.
       EC-448. A communication from the Under Secretary and 
     Director, United States Patent and Trademark Office, 
     Department of Commerce, transmitting, pursuant to law, the 
     report of a rule entitled ``Changes to Facilitate Electronic 
     Filing of Patent Correspondence'' (RIN0651-AB92) received on 
     January 24, 2007; to the Committee on Commerce, Science, and 
     Transportation.
       EC-449. 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 ``Application of Section 357(c)(1) to 
     Reorganizations'' (Rev. Rul. 2007-8) received on January 23, 
     2007; to the Committee on Finance.
       EC-450. 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 1397E--Allocation of National 
     Limitation for Qualified Zone Academy Bonds for Years 2006 
     and 2007'' (Rev. Proc. 2007-18) received on January 23, 2007; 
     to the Committee on Finance.
       EC-451. 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--February 2007'' 
     (Rev. Rul. 2007-9) received on January 23, 2007; to the 
     Committee on Finance.
       EC-452. 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 ``CPI Adjustment for Section 1274A for 2007'' 
     (Rev. Rul. 2007-4) received on January 23, 2007; to the 
     Committee on Finance.
       EC-453. A communication from the Regulations Coordinator, 
     Health Resources and Services Administration, Department of 
     Health and Human Services, transmitting, pursuant to law, the 
     report of a rule entitled ``Healthy Tomorrows Partnership for 
     Children Program'' (RIN0906-AA70) received on January 24, 
     2007; to the Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and 
     Pensions.
       EC-454. A communication from the Chairman, Council of the 
     District of Columbia, transmitting, pursuant to law, a report 
     on D.C. Act 16-629 , ``Protection from Discriminatory 
     Eviction for Victims of Domestic Violence Amendment Act of 
     2006'' received on January 24, 2007; to the Committee on 
     Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs.
       EC-455. A communication from the Chairman, Council of the 
     District of Columbia, transmitting, pursuant to law, a report 
     on D.C. Act 16-628, ``Jury Trial Improvements Act of 2006'' 
     received on January 24, 2007; to the Committee on Homeland 
     Security and Governmental Affairs.
       EC-456. A communication from the Chairman, Council of the 
     District of Columbia, transmitting, pursuant to law, a report 
     on D.C. Act 16-627, ``Commercial Exception Clarification Act 
     of 2006'' received on January 24, 2007; to the Committee on 
     Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs.
       EC-457. A communication from the Chairman, Council of the 
     District of Columbia, transmitting, pursuant to law, a report 
     on D.C. Act 16-630, ``Mandatory Juvenile Public Safety 
     Notification Act of 2006'' received on January 24, 2007; to 
     the Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs.
       EC-458. A communication from the Chairman, Council of the 
     District of Columbia, transmitting, pursuant to law, a report 
     on D.C. Act 16-631, ``Criminal Record Sealing Act of 2006'' 
     received on January 24, 2007; to the Committee on Homeland 
     Security and Governmental Affairs.
       EC-459. A communication from the Chairman, Council of the 
     District of Columbia, transmitting, pursuant to law, a report 
     on D.C. Act 16-632, ``Inclusionary Zoning Implementation 
     Amendment Act of 2006'' received on January 24, 2007; to the 
     Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs.
       EC-460. A communication from the Chairman, Council of the 
     District of Columbia, transmitting, pursuant to law, a report 
     on D.C. Act 16-634, ``Closing of Public Alleys in Squares 
     798, 799, and 824 (S.O. 04-12081) and Dedication and 
     Designation of 2nd Place, S.E., 3rd Place, S.E., L Street, 
     S.E., (S.O. 04-12080), Act of 2006'' received on January 24, 
     2007; to the Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental 
     Affairs.
       EC-461. A communication from the Chairman, Council of the 
     District of Columbia, transmitting, pursuant to law, a report 
     on D.C. Act 16-626, ``Property Interest Amendment Act of 
     2006'' received on January 24, 2007; to the Committee on 
     Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs.
       EC-462. A communication from the Chairman, Council of the 
     District of Columbia, transmitting, pursuant to law, a report 
     on D.C. Act 16-622, ``Longtime Resident Business Definition 
     Amendment Act of 2006'' received on January 24, 2007; to the 
     Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs.
       EC-463. A communication from the Chairman, Council of the 
     District of Columbia, transmitting, pursuant to law, a report 
     on D.C. Act 16-625, ``Placement of Students with Disabilities 
     in Nonpublic Schools Amendment Act of 2006'' received on 
     January 24, 2007; to the Committee on Homeland Security and 
     Governmental Affairs.
       EC-464. A communication from the Chairman, Council of the 
     District of Columbia, transmitting, pursuant to law, a report 
     on D.C. Act 16-633, ``Interest on Rental Security Deposits 
     Amendment Act of 2006'' received on January 24, 2007; to the 
     Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs.
       EC-465. A communication from the Chairman, Council of the 
     District of Columbia, transmitting, pursuant to law, a report 
     on D.C. Act 16-624, ``Public Charter School Assets and 
     Facilities Preservation Amendment Act of 2006'' received on 
     January 24, 2007; to the Committee on Homeland Security and 
     Governmental Affairs.
       EC-466. A communication from the Chairman, Council of the 
     District of Columbia, transmitting, pursuant to law, a report 
     on D.C. Act 16-623, ``Rate of Pay for the Position of 
     Inspector General for the Office of the Inspector General 
     Amendment Act of 2006'' received on January 24, 2007; to the 
     Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs.
       EC-467. A communication from the Chairman, Council of the 
     District of Columbia, transmitting, pursuant to law, a report 
     on D.C. Act 16-620, ``Developmental Disabilities Services 
     Management Reform Amendment Act of 2006'' received on January 
     24, 2007; to the Committee on Homeland Security and 
     Governmental Affairs.
       EC-468. A communication from the Chairman, Council of the 
     District of Columbia, transmitting, pursuant to law, a report 
     on D.C. Act 16-618, ``Homeland Security, Risk Reduction, and 
     Preparedness Amendment Act of 2006'' received on January 24, 
     2007; to the Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental 
     Affairs.
       EC-469. A communication from the Chairman, Council of the 
     District of Columbia, transmitting, pursuant to law, a report 
     on D.C. Act 16-619, ``Medical Malpractice Amendment Act of 
     2006'' received on January 24, 2007; to the Committee on 
     Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs.
       EC-470. A communication from the Chairman, Council of the 
     District of Columbia, transmitting, pursuant to law, a report 
     on D.C. Act 16-638, ``Closing of Portions of a Public Alley 
     System on the West Side of Square 701, S.O. 06-3392, Act of 
     2006'' received on January 24, 2007; to the Committee on 
     Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs.
       EC-471. A communication from the Chairman, Council of the 
     District of Columbia, transmitting, pursuant to law, a report 
     on D.C. Act 16-635, ``Workforce Housing Production Program 
     Approval Act of 2006'' received on January 24, 2007; to the 
     Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs.
       EC-472. A communication from the Chairman, Council of the 
     District of Columbia, transmitting, pursuant to law, a report 
     on D.C. Act 16-621, ``Childhood Lead Screening Amendment Act 
     of 2006'' received on January 24, 2007; to the Committee on 
     Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs.
       EC-473. A communication from the Chairman, Council of the 
     District of Columbia,

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     transmitting, pursuant to law, a report on D.C. Act 16-641, 
     ``Walter E. Washington Convention Center Designation Act of 
     2006'' received on January 24, 2007; to the Committee on 
     Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs.
       EC-474. A communication from the Chairman, Council of the 
     District of Columbia, transmitting, pursuant to law, a report 
     on D.C. Act 16-644, ``Special Purpose Financial Captive 
     Authorization Amendment Act of 2006'' received on January 24, 
     2007; to the Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental 
     Affairs.
       EC-475. A communication from the Chairman, Council of the 
     District of Columbia, transmitting, pursuant to law, a report 
     on D.C. Act 16-640, ``Closing of a Public Alley in Square 
     739, the Closure of Streets, the Opening and Widening of 
     Streets, and the Dedication of Land for Street Purposes (S.O. 
     06-221), Act of 2006'' received on January 24, 2007; to the 
     Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs.
       EC-476. A communication from the Chairman, Council of the 
     District of Columbia, transmitting, pursuant to law, a report 
     on D.C. Act 16-639, ``Closing of Portions of a Public Alley 
     System in Square 700, S.O. 06-3582, Act of 2006'' received on 
     January 24, 2007; to the Committee on Homeland Security and 
     Governmental Affairs.
       EC-477. A communication from the Chairman, Council of the 
     District of Columbia, transmitting, pursuant to law, a report 
     on D.C. Act 16-636, ``Department of Motor Vehicles Service 
     and Safety Amendment Act of 2006'' received on January 24, 
     2007; to the Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental 
     Affairs.
       EC-478. A communication from the Chairman, Council of the 
     District of Columbia, transmitting, pursuant to law, a report 
     on D.C. Act 16-649, ``Film DC Economic Incentive Act of 
     2006'' received on January 24, 2007; to the Committee on 
     Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs.
       EC-479. A communication from the Chairman, Council of the 
     District of Columbia, transmitting, pursuant to law, a report 
     on D.C. Act 16-645, ``Captive Insurance Company Amendment Act 
     of 2006'' received on January 24, 2007; to the Committee on 
     Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs.
       EC-480. A communication from the Chairman, Council of the 
     District of Columbia, transmitting, pursuant to law, a report 
     on D.C. Act 16-652, ``Anti-Deficiency Act Revision Act of 
     2006'' received on January 24, 2007; to the Committee on 
     Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs.
       EC-481. A communication from the Chairman, Council of the 
     District of Columbia, transmitting, pursuant to law, a report 
     on D.C. Act 16-651, ``Domestic Partnerships Joint Filing Act 
     of 2006'' received on January 24, 2007; to the Committee on 
     Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs.
       EC-482. A communication from the Chairman, Council of the 
     District of Columbia, transmitting, pursuant to law, a report 
     on D.C. Act 16-653, ``Second Technical Amendments Act of 
     2006'' received on January 24, 2007; to the Committee on 
     Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs.
       EC-483. A communication from the Chairman, Council of the 
     District of Columbia, transmitting, pursuant to law, a report 
     on D.C. Act 16-655, ``Shelter Monitoring and Emergency 
     Assistance Amendment Act of 2006'' received on January 24, 
     2007; to the Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental 
     Affairs.
       EC-484. A communication from the Chairman, Council of the 
     District of Columbia, transmitting, pursuant to law, a report 
     on D.C. Act 16-654, ``Mayor and Council Compensation 
     Adjustment and Compensation Advisory Commission Establishment 
     Amendment Act of 2006'' received on January 24, 2007; to the 
     Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs.
       EC-485. A communication from the Chairman, Council of the 
     District of Columbia, transmitting, pursuant to law, a report 
     on D.C. Act 16-646, ``National Capital Revitalization 
     Corporation Asset Transfer Clarification Amendment Act of 
     2006'' received on January 24, 2007; to the Committee on 
     Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs.
       EC-486. A communication from the Chairman, Council of the 
     District of Columbia, transmitting, pursuant to law, a report 
     on D.C. Act 16-643, ``Rebuttable Presumption to Detain 
     Robbery and Handgun Violation Suspects Act of 2006'' received 
     on January 24, 2007; to the Committee on Homeland Security 
     and Governmental Affairs.
       EC-487. A communication from the Chairman, Council of the 
     District of Columbia, transmitting, pursuant to law, a report 
     on D.C. Act 16-642, ``Use of Closed Circuit Television to 
     Combat Crime Amendment Act of 2006'' received on January 24, 
     2007; to the Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental 
     Affairs.
       EC-488. A communication from the Chairman, Council of the 
     District of Columbia, transmitting, pursuant to law, a report 
     on D.C. Act 16-650, ``Closing of a Public Alley in Square 
     375, S.O. 06-656, Act of 2006'' received on January 24, 2007; 
     to the Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental 
     Affairs.
       EC-489. A communication from the Chairman, Council of the 
     District of Columbia, transmitting, pursuant to law, a report 
     on D.C. Act 16-648, ``Closing of a Portion of a Public Alley 
     in Square 85, S.O. 06-8859, Act of 2006'' received on January 
     24, 2007; to the Committee on Homeland Security and 
     Governmental Affairs.
       EC-490. A communication from the Chairman, Council of the 
     District of Columbia, transmitting, pursuant to law, a report 
     on D.C. Act 16-647, ``Community Access to Health Care 
     Amendment Act of 2006'' received on January 24, 2007; to the 
     Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs.

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