[Congressional Record (Bound Edition), Volume 154 (2008), Part 6]
[Senate]
[Pages 8526-8528]
[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-6133. A communication from the Director, Regulatory 
     Management Division, Environmental Protection Agency, 
     transmitting, pursuant to law, the report of a rule entitled 
     ``Tebuconazole; Pesticide Tolerances'' (FRL No. 8364-6) 
     received on May 12, 2008; to the Committee on Agriculture, 
     Nutrition, and Forestry.
       EC-6134. 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 ``Interstate Movement of Fruit from 
     Hawaii'' (Docket No. APHIS-2007-0050) received on May 7, 
     2008; to the Committee on Agriculture, Nutrition, and 
     Forestry.
       EC-6135. A communication from the Director, Regulatory 
     Management Division, Environmental Protection Agency, 
     transmitting, pursuant to law, the report of a rule entitled 
     ``Bacillus firmus isolate 1582; Exemption from the 
     Requirement of a Tolerance'' (FRL No. 8362-7) received on May 
     7, 2008; to the Committee on Agriculture, Nutrition, and 
     Forestry.
       EC-6136. A communication from the Under Secretary of 
     Defense (Personnel and Readiness), transmitting a report on 
     the approved retirement of Lieutenant General Robert D. 
     Bishop, Jr., United States Air Force, and his advancement to 
     the grade of lieutenant general on the retired list; to the 
     Committee on Armed Services.
       EC-6137. A communication from the Under Secretary of 
     Defense (Personnel and Readiness), transmitting a report on 
     the approved retirement of Lieutenant General Christopher A. 
     Kelly, United States Air Force, and his advancement to the 
     grade of lieutenant general on the retired list; to the 
     Committee on Armed Services.
       EC-6138. A communication from the Under Secretary of 
     Defense (Personnel and Readiness), transmitting a report on 
     the approved retirement of Vice Admiral Kevin J. Cosgriff, 
     United States Navy, and his advancement to the grade of vice 
     admiral on the retired list; to the Committee on Armed 
     Services.
       EC-6139. A communication from the Secretary of Defense, 
     transmitting a report on the approved retirement of Vice 
     Admiral Mark J . Edwards, United States Navy, and his 
     advancement to the grade of vice admiral on the retired list; 
     to the Committee on Armed Services.
       EC-6140. A communication from the Principal Deputy, Under 
     Secretary of Defense (Personnel and Readiness), transmitting, 
     pursuant to law, a report on the use of Aviation Continuation 
     Pay during fiscal year 2007; to the Committee on Armed 
     Services.
       EC-6141. A communication from the Director, Defense 
     Procurement, Acquisition Policy, and Strategic Sourcing, 
     Department of Defense, transmitting, pursuant to law, the 
     report of a rule entitled ``Excessive Pass-Through Charges'' 
     (DFARS Case 2006-D057) received on May 12, 2008; to the 
     Committee on Armed Services.
       EC-6142. A communication from the Assistant Secretary of 
     Defense (Reserve Affairs), transmitting, pursuant to law, an 
     annual report on the National Guard Challenge Program for 
     fiscal year 2007; to the Committee on Armed Services.
       EC-6143. A communication from the Secretary of Defense, 
     transmitting a report on the approved retirement of 
     Lieutenant General Bruce A. Wright, United States Air Force, 
     and his advancement to the grade of lieutenant general on the 
     retired list; to the Committee on Armed Services.
       EC-6144. A communication from the Assistant Secretary of 
     Defense (Health Affairs), transmitting, pursuant to law, a 
     report relative to the Department's evaluation of the TRICARE 
     Program Fiscal Year 2008 Report; to the Committee on Armed 
     Services.
       EC-6145. A communication from the Assistant Secretary of 
     State, transmitting, pursuant to law, a report relative to 
     the measures that are being taken to successfully complete 
     the mission in Iraq; to the Committee on Armed Services.
       EC-6146. A communication from the Acting General Counsel of 
     the Department of Defense, transmitting legislative proposals 
     relative to military spousal benefits; to the Committee on 
     Armed Services.
       EC-6147. A communication from the General Counsel, 
     Department of Housing and Urban Development, transmitting, 
     pursuant to law, the report of a vacancy in the position of 
     Secretary, received on May 12, 2008; to the Committee on 
     Banking, Housing, and Urban Affairs.
       EC-6148. A communication from the General Counsel, 
     Department of Housing and Urban Development, transmitting, 
     pursuant to law, the report of the designation of an acting 
     officer for the position of President of the Government 
     National Mortgage Association, received on May 12, 2008; to 
     the Committee on Banking, Housing, and Urban Affairs.
       EC-6149. A communication from the Chairman and President, 
     Export-Import Bank of the United States, transmitting, 
     pursuant to law, a report relative to Pemex projects in 
     Mexico; to the Committee on Banking, Housing, and Urban 
     Affairs.
       EC-6150. A communication from the Chairman and President, 
     Export-Import Bank of the United States, transmitting, 
     pursuant to law, a report relative to an export to Mexico; to 
     the Committee on Banking, Housing, and Urban Affairs.
       EC-6151. A communication from the Secretary of the 
     Treasury, transmitting, pursuant to law, a six-month periodic 
     report on the national emergency with respect to 
     stabilization of Iraq that was declared in Executive Order 
     13303 of May 22, 2003; to the Committee on Banking, Housing, 
     and Urban Affairs.

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       EC-6152. A communication from the General Counsel, 
     Department of Housing and Urban Development, transmitting, 
     pursuant to law, the report of the designation of an acting 
     officer for the position of Secretary, received on May 7, 
     2008; to the Committee on Banking, Housing, and Urban 
     Affairs.
       EC-6153. A communication from the Chief Counsel, Federal 
     Emergency Management Agency, Department of Homeland Security, 
     transmitting, pursuant to law, the report of a rule entitled 
     ``Changes in Flood Elevation Determinations'' (73 FR 20807) 
     received on May 2, 2008; to the Committee on Banking, 
     Housing, and Urban Affairs.
       EC-6154. 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 ``Final Rule for Amendment 
     11 to the Atlantic Sea Scallop Fishery Management Plan'' 
     (RIN0648-AU32) received on May 12, 2008; to the Committee on 
     Commerce, Science, and Transportation.
       EC-6155. A communication from the Director, Office of 
     Sustainable Fisheries, Department of Commerce, transmitting, 
     pursuant to law, the report of a rule entitled ``Closure of 
     the Recreational Red Snapper Fishery in the Gulf of Mexico'' 
     (RIN0648-XG40) received on May 12, 2008; to the Committee on 
     Commerce, Science, and Transportation.
       EC-6156. A communication from the Director, Office of 
     Sustainable Fisheries, Department of Commerce, transmitting, 
     pursuant to law, the report of a rule entitled ``Withdrawal 
     of Inseason Trip Limit Reduction for the Commercial Fishery 
     for Golden Tilefish for the 2008 Fishing Year'' (RIN0648-
     XG34) received on May 12, 2008; to the Committee on Commerce, 
     Science, and Transportation.
       EC-6157. A communication from the Acting Administrator for 
     Fisheries, National Marine Fisheries Service, Department of 
     Commerce, transmitting, pursuant to law, the report of a rule 
     entitled ``Approval of Georges Bank Cod Fixed Gear Sector 
     Operations Plan and Agreement, and Allocation of GB Cod Total 
     Allowable Catch'' (RIN0648-AW17) received on May 12, 2008; to 
     the Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation.
       EC-6158. A communication from the Acting Director, Office 
     of Sustainable Fisheries, Department of Commerce, 
     transmitting, pursuant to law, the report of a rule entitled 
     ``Fisheries of the Economic Exclusive Zone Off Alaska; Deep-
     Water Species Fishery by Vessels Using Trawl Gear in the Gulf 
     of Alaska'' (RIN0648-XH35) received on May 12, 2008; to the 
     Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation.
       EC-6159. A communication from the Acting Director, Office 
     of Sustainable Fisheries, Department of Commerce, 
     transmitting, pursuant to law, the report of a rule entitled 
     ``Fisheries of the Economic Exclusive Zone Off Alaska; 
     Pacific Cod in the Bering Sea and Aleutian Islands'' 
     (RIN0648-XH36) received on May 12, 2008; to the Committee on 
     Commerce, Science, and Transportation.
       EC-6160. A communication from the Director, Office of 
     Sustainable Fisheries, Department of Commerce, transmitting, 
     pursuant to law, the report of a rule entitled ``Pacific 
     Coast Groundfish; Biennial Specifications and Management 
     Measures; Inseason Adjustments'' (RIN0648-AW58) received on 
     May 12, 2008; to the Committee on Commerce, Science, and 
     Transportation.
       EC-6161. A communication from the Acting Director, Office 
     of Sustainable Fisheries, Department of Commerce, 
     transmitting, pursuant to law, the report of a rule entitled 
     ``Trip Limit Reduction for Georges Bank Yellowtail Flounder 
     in the U.S./Canada Management Area'' (RIN0648-XH45) received 
     on May 12, 2008; to the Committee on Commerce, Science, and 
     Transportation.
       EC-6162. A communication from the Acting Director, Office 
     of Sustainable Fisheries, Department of Commerce, 
     transmitting, pursuant to law, the report of a rule entitled 
     ``Closure of Tilefish Permit Category C to Directed Tilefish 
     Fishing'' (RIN0648-XF92) received on May 12, 2008; to the 
     Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation.
       EC-6163. 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 ``Postponement 
     of Effective Date of Portions of Amendment 11 to the Atlantic 
     Sea Scallop Fishery Management Plan'' (RIN0648-AU32) received 
     on May 12, 2008; to the Committee on Commerce, Science, and 
     Transportation.
       EC-6164. 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 ``Framework 
     Adjustment 5 to the Monkfish Fishery Management Plan'' 
     (RIN0648-AW33) received on May 12, 2008; to the Committee on 
     Commerce, Science, and Transportation.
       EC-6165. 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 
     Off West Coast States and in the Western Pacific; West Coast 
     Salmon Fisheries; 2008 Management Measures and a Temporary 
     Rule for Emergency Action'' (RIN0648-AW60) received on May 
     12, 2008; to the Committee on Commerce, Science, and 
     Transportation.
       EC-6166. A communication from the Deputy Assistant 
     Administrator for Regulatory Programs, National Marine 
     Fisheries Service, Department of Commerce, transmitting, 
     pursuant to law, the report of a rule entitled ``Final List 
     of Fisheries for 2008'' (RIN0648-AV54) received on May 12, 
     2008; to the Committee on Commerce, Science, and 
     Transportation .
       EC-6167. A communication from the Chairman, Federal Energy 
     Regulatory Commission, transmitting, pursuant to law, the 
     Commission's annual report for calendar year 2007; to the 
     Committee on Energy and Natural Resources.
       EC-6168. A communication from the Chairman, Defense Nuclear 
     Facilities Safety Board, transmitting, pursuant to law, the 
     Board's Annual Report relative to its health and safety 
     activities during calendar year 2007; to the Committee on 
     Energy and Natural Resources.
       EC-6169. 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-6170. A communication from the Assistant Secretary of 
     the Army (Civil Works), transmitting, pursuant to law, a 
     report relative to the status of the reports of the Chief of 
     Engineers that have not received recommendations from the 
     Secretary yet; to the Committee on Environment and Public 
     Works.
       EC-6171. A communication from the Assistant Secretary of 
     Commerce (Legislative and Intergovernmental Affairs), 
     transmitting a draft bill entitled, ``Economic Development 
     Administration Reauthorization Act of 2008''; to the 
     Committee on Environment and Public Works.
       EC-6172. A communication from the Director, Regulatory 
     Management Division, Environmental Protection Agency, 
     transmitting, pursuant to law, the report of a rule entitled 
     ``Control of Hazardous Air Pollutants from Mobile Sources: 
     Early Credit Technology Requirement Revision'' ((RIN2060-
     AO89)(FRL No. 8564-3)) received on May 7, 2008; to the 
     Committee on Environment and Public Works.
       EC-6173. 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 State Implementation Plans; 
     States of South Dakota and Wyoming; Interstate Transport of 
     Pollution'' (FRL No. 8563-6) received on May 7, 2008; to the 
     Committee on Environment and Public Works.
       EC-6174. 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 ``Update of Weighted Average Interest Rates, 
     Yield Curves, and Segment Rates'' (Notice 2008-50) received 
     on May 12, 2008; to the Committee on Finance.
       EC-6175. 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 ``Amendment to Transfers of Assets or Stock 
     Following a Reorganization'' ((RIN1545-BH52)(TD 9396)) 
     received on May 12, 2008; to the Committee on Finance.
       EC-6176. A communication from the Assistant Secretary, 
     Office of Legislative Affairs, Department of State, 
     transmitting, pursuant to law, the certification of an 
     application for a license for the export of defense articles 
     to India to provide Operational Support and Maintenance of 
     F404 Aircraft Engines; to the Committee on Foreign Relations.
       EC-6177. A communication from the Director, Office of 
     Standards, Regulations and Variations, Department of Labor, 
     transmitting, pursuant to law, the report of a rule entitled 
     ``Sealing of Abandoned Areas'' (RIN1219-AB52) received on May 
     12, 2008; to the Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and 
     Pensions.
       EC-6178. A communication from the Commissioner of Food and 
     Drugs, Department of Health and Human Services, transmitting, 
     pursuant to law, a report relative to a study on the 
     inclusion of toll-free adverse event reporting numbers in 
     advertisements; to the Committee on Health, Education, Labor, 
     and Pensions.
       EC-6179. A communication from the Administrator, Office of 
     Foreign Labor Certification, Employment and Training 
     Administration, Department of Labor, transmitting, pursuant 
     to law, the report of a rule entitled ``Labor Condition 
     Applications for E-3 Visas in Specialty Occupations for 
     Australian Nonimmigrants'' (RIN1205-AB43) received on May 12, 
     2008; to the Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and 
     Pensions.
       EC-6180. A communication from the Administrator, Office of 
     Workforce Security, Department of Labor, transmitting, 
     pursuant to law, the report of a rule entitled ``Publication 
     of UIPL 9-08 in the Federal Register'' (UIPL-9-08) received 
     on May 12, 2008; to the Committee on Health, Education, 
     Labor, and Pensions.
       EC-6181. A communication from the Director, Regulations 
     Policy and Management

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     Staff, Department of Health and Human Services, transmitting 
     , pursuant to law, the report of a rule entitled ``Use of 
     Materials Derived from Cattle in Human Food and Cosmetics'' 
     ((RIN0910-AF47)(Docket No. 2004N-0081)) received on May 7, 
     2008; to the Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and 
     Pensions.
       EC-6182. A communication from the Administrator, Office of 
     Workforce Security, Department of Labor, transmitting, 
     pursuant to law, the report of a rule entitled ``Publication 
     of UIPL 14-08 in the Federal Register'' (UIPL 14-08) received 
     on May 12, 2008; to the Committee on Health, Education, 
     Labor, and Pensions.
       EC-6183. A communication from the General Counsel, Office 
     of Compliance, transmitting, pursuant to law, two reports on 
     Occupational Safety and Health Inspections; to the Committee 
     on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs.
       EC-6184. A communication from the Secretary of Commerce, 
     transmitting a draft bill relative to the 2010 Decennial 
     Census; to the Committee on Homeland Security and 
     Governmental Affairs.
       EC-6185. 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 the designation 
     of an acting officer for the position of Deputy Director for 
     State, Local and Tribal Affairs, received on May 12 , 2008; 
     to the Committee on the Judiciary.
       EC-6186. A communication from the White House Liaison, 
     Department of Justice, transmitting, pursuant to law, the 
     report of a change in previously submitted reported 
     information for the position of U.S. Attorney (Southern 
     District of Indiana), received on May 12, 2008; to the 
     Committee on the Judiciary.
       EC-6187. A communication from the Principal Deputy Under 
     Secretary (Policy), transmitting, pursuant to law, a report 
     relative to National Guard Counterdrug Schools Activities; to 
     the Committee on the Judiciary.
       EC-6188. A communication from the White House Liaison, 
     Department of Justice, transmitting, pursuant to law, the 
     report of a nomination for the position of Assistant Attorney 
     General, received on May 12, 2008; to the Committee on the 
     Judiciary.
       EC-6189. A communication from the White House Liaison, 
     Department of Justice, transmitting, pursuant to law, the 
     report of the designation of an acting officer for the 
     position of U.S. Marshal (Eastern District of Wisconsin), 
     received on May 12, 2008; to the Committee on the Judiciary.
       EC-6190. A communication from the Principal Deputy 
     Assistant Attorney General, Office of Legislative Affairs, 
     Department of Justice, transmitting, pursuant to law, the 
     Annual Report of the Office of Community Oriented Policing 
     Services for fiscal year 2007; to the Committee on the 
     Judiciary.
       EC-6191. A communication from the Director of Regulations 
     Management, Office of Small and Disadvantaged Business 
     Utilization, Department of Veterans Affairs, transmitting, 
     pursuant to law, the report of a rule entitled ``VA Veteran-
     Owned Small Business Verification Guidelines'' (RIN2900-AM78) 
     received on May 12, 2008; to the Committee on Small Business 
     and Entrepreneurship.
       EC-6192. A communication from the Deputy General Counsel, 
     Small Business Administration, transmitting, pursuant to law, 
     the report of a rule entitled ``Seal and Insignia'' (RIN3245-
     AF68) received on April 29, 2008; to the Committee on Small 
     Business and Entrepreneurship.
       EC-6193. A communication from the Director, Regulations 
     Management, Department of Veterans Affairs, transmitting, 
     pursuant to law, the report of a rule entitled ``Provision of 
     Hospital Care and Medical Services During Certain Disasters 
     or Emergencies'' (RIN2900-AM40) received on May 12, 2008; to 
     the Committee on Veterans' Affairs.

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