[Congressional Record (Bound Edition), Volume 154 (2008), Part 2]
[Senate]
[Pages 1569-1571]
[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-4961. A communication from the Director, Regulatory 
     Review Group, Department of Agriculture, transmitting, 
     pursuant to law, the report of a rule entitled ``2005-2007 
     Livestock Compensation and Catfish Grant Programs'' (RIN0560-
     AH72) received on January 29, 2008; to the Committee on 
     Agriculture, Nutrition, and Forestry.
       EC-4962. A communication from the Director, Regulatory 
     Review Group, Department of Agriculture, transmitting, 
     pursuant to law, the report of a rule entitled ``Regulatory 
     Streamlining of the Farm Service Agency's Direct Farm Loan 
     Programs; Correction'' (RIN0560-AF60) received on January 29, 
     2008; to the Committee on Agriculture, Nutrition, and 
     Forestry.
       EC-4963. A communication from the Director, Regulatory 
     Review Group, Department of Agriculture, transmitting, 
     pursuant to law, the report of a rule entitled ``Emergency 
     Agricultural Assistance, 2007; Crop Disaster and Livestock 
     Indemnity Programs'' (RIN0560-AH76) received on January 29, 
     2008; to the Committee on Agriculture, Nutrition, and 
     Forestry.
       EC-4964. A communication from the Director, Defense 
     Procurement and Acquisition Policy, Department of Defense, 
     transmitting, pursuant to law, the report of a rule entitled 
     ``Payment Withholding--Deletion of Duplicative Text'' (DFARS 
     Case 2007-D010) received on January 29, 2008; to the 
     Committee on Armed Services.
       EC-4965. A communication from the Director, Defense 
     Procurement and Acquisition Policy, Department of Defense, 
     transmitting, pursuant to law, the report of a rule entitled 
     ``Combating Trafficking in Persons'' (DFARS Case 2004-D017) 
     received on January 29, 2008; to the Committee on Armed 
     Services.
       EC-4966. A communication from the Director, Defense 
     Procurement and Acquisition Policy, Department of Defense, 
     transmitting, pursuant to law, the report of a rule entitled 
     ``Closeout of Contract Files'' (DFARS Case 2006-D045) 
     received on January 29, 2008; to the Committee on Armed 
     Services.
       EC-4967. A communication from the Director, Defense 
     Procurement and Acquisition Policy, Department of Defense, 
     transmitting, pursuant to law, the report of a rule entitled 
     ``Commercial Item Determinations'' (DFARS Case 2007-D005) 
     received on January 29, 2008; to the Committee on Armed 
     Services.
       EC-4968. A communication from the Under Secretary of 
     Defense (Personnel and Readiness), transmitting, pursuant to 
     law, a report relative to the needs of members of the 
     National Guard and Reserve returning from deployment; to the 
     Committee on Armed Services.
       EC-4969. A communication from the Secretary of Commerce, 
     transmitting, pursuant to law, a report relative to the 
     Department's foreign policy-based controls; to the Committee 
     on Banking, Housing, and Urban Affairs.
       EC-4970. A communication from the Legal Information 
     Assistant, Office of Thrift Supervision, transmitting, 
     pursuant to law, the report of a rule entitled ``Identity 
     Theft Red Flags and Address Discrepancies Under the Fair and 
     Accurate Credit Transactions Act of 2003'' (RIN1550-AC04) 
     received on January 29, 2008; to the Committee on Banking, 
     Housing, and Urban Affairs.
       EC-4971. 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 ``FHA Appraiser Roster Requirements'' 
     (RIN2502-AI53) received on January 29, 2008; to the Committee 
     on Banking, Housing, and Urban Affairs.
       EC-4972. A communication from the Director, Office of 
     Legislative Affairs, Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation, 
     transmitting, pursuant to law, the report of a rule entitled 
     ``Rules of Practice and Procedure'' (RIN3064-AD22) received 
     on January 29, 2008; to the Committee on Banking, Housing, 
     and Urban Affairs.
       EC-4973. A communication from the Director, Office of 
     Legislative Affairs, Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation, 
     transmitting, pursuant to law, the report of a rule entitled 
     ``Community Reinvestment Act Regulations'' (RIN1157-AD05) 
     received on January 29, 2008; to the Committee on Banking, 
     Housing, and Urban Affairs.
       EC-4974. A communication from the Deputy Assistant 
     Administrator for Operations, National Marine Fisheries 
     Service, Department of Commerce, transmitting, pursuant to 
     law, the report of a rule entitled ``Magnuson-Stevens Fishery 
     Conservation and Management Act Provisions; Fisheries of the 
     Northeastern United States; Specifications for the 2008-2010 
     Surfclam and Ocean Quahog Fisheries'' (RIN0648-AV42) received 
     on January 29, 2008; to the Committee on Commerce, Science, 
     and Transportation.
       EC-4975. A communication from the Acting General Counsel, 
     Federal Energy Regulatory Commission, transmitting, pursuant 
     to law, the report of a rule entitled ``Facilities Design, 
     Connections and Maintenance Reliability Standards'' (Docket 
     No. RM07-3-000) received on January 29, 2008; to the 
     Committee on Energy and Natural Resources.
       EC-4976. A communication from the Assistant Administrator, 
     Office of Administration and Resources Management, 
     Environmental Protection Agency, transmitting, pursuant to 
     law, a report relative to the Agency's competitive sourcing 
     efforts during fiscal year 2007; to the Committee on 
     Environment and Public Works.
       EC-4977. A communication from the Director, Regulatory 
     Management Division, Environmental Protection Agency, 
     transmitting, pursuant to law, the report of a rule entitled 
     ``Adequacy of Nebraska Municipal Solid Waste Landfill 
     Program'' (FRL No. 8523-2) received on January 28, 2008; to 
     the Committee on Environment and Public Works.
       EC-4978. A communication from the Director, Regulatory 
     Management Division, Environmental Protection Agency, 
     transmitting, pursuant to law, the report of a rule entitled 
     ``Approval and Promulgation of Air Quality Implementation 
     Plans; Ohio; Clean Air Interstate Rule'' (FRL No. 8519-6) 
     received on January 28, 2008; to the Committee on Environment 
     and Public Works.
       EC-4979. A communication from the Director, Regulatory 
     Management Division, Environmental Protection Agency, 
     transmitting, pursuant to law, the report of a rule entitled 
     ``Clothianidin; Pesticide Tolerance'' (FRL No. 8346-9) 
     received on January 28, 2008; to the Committee on Environment 
     and Public Works.
       EC-4980. A communication from the Director, Regulatory 
     Management Division, Environmental Protection Agency, 
     transmitting, pursuant to law, the report of a rule entitled 
     ``Final Rule; Ohio; Revised Oxides of Nitrogen Regulation, 
     Phase II, and Revised NOx Trading Rule'' (FRL No. 8519-1) 
     received on January 28, 2008; to the Committee on Environment 
     and Public Works.
       EC-4981. A communication from the Assistant Secretary of 
     the Army (Civil Works), transmitting, pursuant to law, a 
     report relative to a hurricane and storm damage risk 
     reduction system; to the Committee on Environment and Public 
     Works.
       EC-4982. A communication from the Director, Regulatory 
     Management Division, Environmental Protection Agency, 
     transmitting,

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     pursuant to law, the report of a rule entitled ``Approval and 
     Promulgation of Air Quality Implementation Plans; Maine; 
     Transportation Conformity'' (FRL No. 8524-9) received on 
     February 4, 2008; to the Committee on Environment and Public 
     Works.
       EC-4983. A communication from the Director, Regulatory 
     Management Division, Environmental Protection Agency, 
     transmitting, pursuant to law, the report of a rule entitled 
     ``Approval and Promulgation of Implementation Plans and 
     Operating Permits Program; State of Kansas'' (FRL No. 8526-2) 
     received on February 4, 2008; to the Committee on Environment 
     and Public Works.
       EC-4984. A communication from the Director, Regulatory 
     Management Division, Environmental Protection Agency, 
     transmitting, pursuant to law, the report of a rule entitled 
     ``North Dakota: Final Authorization of State Hazardous Waste 
     Management Program Revision and Incorporation by Reference of 
     Approved Hazardous Waste Program'' (FRL No. 8524-7) received 
     on February 4, 2008; to the Committee on Environment and 
     Public Works.
       EC-4985. A communication from the Program Manager, 
     Administration for Children and Families, Department of 
     Health and Human Services, transmitting, pursuant to law, the 
     report of a rule entitled ``Reauthorization of Temporary 
     Assistance for Needy Families Program--Corrected Version'' 
     (RIN0970-AC27) received on January 31, 2008; to the Committee 
     on Finance.
       EC-4986. A communication from the Acting Regulations 
     Officer, Social Security Administration, transmitting, 
     pursuant to law, the report of a rule entitled ``Methods for 
     Conducting Personal Conferences When Waiver of a Recovery of 
     a Title II or Title XVI Overpayment Cannot Be Approved'' 
     (RIN0960-AG40) received on January 29, 2008; to the Committee 
     on Finance.
       EC-4987. A communication from the Acting Regulations 
     Officer, Social Security Administration, transmitting, 
     pursuant to law, the report of a rule entitled ``Private 
     Printing of Prescribed Applications, Forms, and Other 
     Publications'' (RIN0960-AG36) received on January 29, 2008; 
     to the Committee on Finance.
       EC-4988. A communication from the Secretary of Labor, 
     transmitting, pursuant to law, a report relative to the 
     effect of the implementation of the Andean Trade Preference 
     Act on labor in the United States; to the Committee on 
     Finance.
       EC-4989. A communication from the Secretary of Health and 
     Human Services, transmitting, pursuant to law, an annual 
     report on the Child Support Enforcement Program for fiscal 
     year 2005; to the Committee on Finance.
       EC-4990. 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 ``Nuclear Decommissioning Costs'' ((RIN1505-
     BF09)(TD 9374)) received on January 31, 2008; to the 
     Committee on Finance.
       EC-4991. 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 ``Revenue Procedure: Reduction of Penalty for 
     Understating Tax by Adequate Disclosure of an Item on 
     Return'' (Rev. Proc. 2008-14) received on January 31, 2008; 
     to the Committee on Finance.
       EC-4992. 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 ``Uniform Effective Date of Certain Funding 
     Regulations and 2008 Transitional Rule for Certain Small 
     Plans'' (Notice 2008-21) received on February 4, 2008; to the 
     Committee on Finance.
       EC-4993. 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 ``Rates of Accrual in Cash Balance Defined 
     Benefit Pension Plans'' (Rev. Rul. 2008-7) received on 
     February 4, 2008; to the Committee on Finance.
       EC-4994. 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 ``Release of Lien or Discharge of Property'' 
     ((RIN1545-BE35)(TD 9378)) received on February 4, 2008; to 
     the Committee on Finance.
       EC-4995. 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 
     Claimed and Income to be Reported From Sale In/Lease Out 
     Transactions'' (UIL: 9300.38-00) received on February 4, 
     2008; to the Committee on Finance.
       EC-4996. A communication from the Assistant Secretary, 
     Office of Legislative Affairs, Department of State, 
     transmitting, pursuant to law, a report relative to U.S. 
     military personnel and civilian contractors involved in the 
     anti-narcotics campaign in Colombia; to the Committee on 
     Foreign Relations.
       EC-4997. A communication from the President of the United 
     States, transmitting, pursuant to law, a report relative to 
     the interdiction of aircraft engaged in illicit drug 
     trafficking; to the Committee on Foreign Relations.
       EC-4998. 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 to Japan 
     relative to the co-development of the Galaxy Express space 
     launch vehicle upgrade program; to the Committee on Foreign 
     Relations.
       EC-4999. 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 to 
     Russia, Ukraine and Norway relative to the launch of all 
     commercial and foreign non-commercial satellites from the 
     Pacific Ocean; to the Committee on Foreign Relations.
       EC-5000. 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 to 
     Kazakhstan relative to the launch of satellites; to the 
     Committee on Foreign Relations.
       EC-5001. A communication from the Global AIDS Coordinator, 
     President's Emergency Plan for AIDS Relief, transmitting, 
     pursuant to law, a report entitled ``The Power of 
     Partnerships''; to the Committee on Foreign Relations.
       EC-5002. A communication from the Human Resources 
     Specialist, Office of the Assistant Secretary for 
     Administration and Management, Department of Labor, 
     transmitting, pursuant to law, (2) reports relative to 
     vacancy announcements within the Department, received on 
     January 29, 2008; to the Committee on Health, Education, 
     Labor, and Pensions.
       EC-5003. A communication from the Director, Regulations 
     Policy and Management Staff, Department of Health and Human 
     Services, transmitting, pursuant to law, the report of a rule 
     entitled ``Index of Legally Marketed Unapproved New Animal 
     Drugs for Minor Species'' ((RIN0910-AF67) (Docket No. 2006N-
     0067)) received on January 29, 2008; to the Committee on 
     Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions.
       EC-5004. A communication from the Assistant General Counsel 
     for Regulatory Services, Office of Special Education and 
     Rehabilitative Services, Department of Education, 
     transmitting, pursuant to law, the report of a rule entitled 
     ``National Institute on Disability and Rehabilitation 
     Research--Disability Rehabilitation Research Projects, 
     Rehabilitation Research and Training Centers, and 
     Rehabilitation Engineering Research Centers--Notice of Final 
     Priorities'' (72 FR 6132) received on February 4, 2008; to 
     the Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions.
       EC-5005. A communication from the Secretary of Health and 
     Human Services, transmitting, pursuant to law, an annual 
     report relative to the Assets for Independence Program; to 
     the Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions.
       EC-5006. A communication from the White House Liaison, 
     Office of Special Education and Rehabilitative Services, 
     Department of Education, transmitting, pursuant to law, (2) 
     reports relative to vacancy announcements within the 
     Department, received on January 31, 2008; to the Committee on 
     Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions.
       EC-5007. A communication from the Inspector General, 
     Railroad Retirement Board, transmitting, pursuant to law, 
     budget justification for the Board for fiscal year 2009; to 
     the Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions.
       EC-5008. A communication from the White House Liaison, 
     Department of Health and Human Services, transmitting, 
     pursuant to law, the report of action on a nomination for the 
     position of Assistant Secretary for Planning and Evaluation, 
     received on January 31, 2008; to the Committee on Health, 
     Education, Labor, and Pensions.
       EC-5009. A communication from the White House Liaison, 
     Department of Health and Human Services, transmitting, 
     pursuant to law, the report of action on a nomination and 
     discontinuation of service in an acting role for the position 
     of Assistant Secretary for Public Affairs, received on 
     January 31, 2008; to the Committee on Health, Education, 
     Labor, and Pensions.
       EC-5010. A communication from the Administrator, 
     Environmental Protection Agency, transmitting, pursuant to 
     law, a report entitled ``2007 Annual Report to Congress on 
     Implementation of Public Law 106-107''; to the Committee on 
     Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs.
       EC-5011. A communication from the Secretary of Labor, 
     transmitting, pursuant to law, a report entitled 
     ``Performance and Accountability Report Highlights 2007''; to 
     the Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs.
       EC-5012. A communication from the Assistant Secretary, 
     Office of Legislative Affairs, Department of State, 
     transmitting, pursuant to law, an annual report relative to 
     the implementation of Public Law 106-107 during fiscal year 
     2007; to the Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental 
     Affairs.
       EC-5013. A communication from the Chairman and Chief 
     Executive Officer, Farm Credit Administration, transmitting, 
     pursuant to

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     law, a report relative to the Administration's compliance 
     with the Sunshine Act during calendar year 2007; to the 
     Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs.
       EC-5014. A communication from the Secretary, Mississippi 
     River Commission, Department of the Army, transmitting, 
     pursuant to law, a report relative to the Commission's 
     compliance with the Sunshine Act during calendar year 2007; 
     to the Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental 
     Affairs.
       EC-5015. A communication from the Director, Office of 
     Personnel Management, transmitting, pursuant to law, an 
     annual report for fiscal year 2007 relative to the Federal 
     Equal Opportunity Recruitment Program; to the Committee on 
     Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs.
       EC-5016. A communication from the White House Liaison, 
     Department of Justice, transmitting, pursuant to law, the 
     report of a change in previously submitted reported 
     information and discontinuation of service in an acting role 
     for the position of U.S. Attorney, Eastern District of Texas, 
     received on January 29, 2008; to the Committee on the 
     Judiciary.
       EC-5017. A communication from the White House Liaison, 
     Department of Justice, transmitting, pursuant to law, the 
     report of a vacancy and designation of an acting officer for 
     the position of U.S. Attorney, District of Minnesota, 
     received on January 29, 2008; to the Committee on the 
     Judiciary.
       EC-5018. A communication from the White House Liaison, 
     Department of Justice, transmitting, pursuant to law, the 
     report of a vacancy and designation of an acting officer for 
     the position of U.S. Attorney, Eastern District of Kentucky, 
     received on January 29, 2008; to the Committee on the 
     Judiciary.
       EC-5019. A communication from the White House Liaison, 
     Department of Justice, transmitting, pursuant to law, the 
     report of a change in previously submitted information and 
     discontinuation of service in the acting role of U.S. 
     Attorney, Eastern District of Arkansas, received on January 
     29, 2008; to the Committee on the Judiciary.
       EC-5020. A communication from the Deputy General Counsel 
     and Designated Reporting Official, Office of National Drug 
     Control Policy, Executive Office of the President, 
     transmitting, pursuant to law, the report of a vacancy and 
     designation of an acting officer for the position of Deputy 
     Director for Supply Reduction, received on January 29, 2008; 
     to the Committee on the Judiciary.
       EC-5021. A communication from the Assistant Secretary, 
     Office of Legislative Affairs, Department of State, 
     transmitting, pursuant to law, the report of a rule entitled 
     ``Visas: Documentation of Immigrants Under the Immigration 
     and Nationality Act, as amended'' (22 CFR Part 42) received 
     on January 31, 2008; to the Committee on the Judiciary.
       EC-5022. A communication from the White House Liaison, 
     Department of Justice, transmitting, pursuant to law, the 
     report of a change in previously submitted reported 
     information and discontinuation of service in the acting role 
     of U.S. Attorney, District of Wyoming, received on January 
     29, 2008; to the Committee on the Judiciary.

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