[Congressional Record (Bound Edition), Volume 154 (2008), Part 6]
[House]
[Pages 8928-8930]
[From the U.S. Government Publishing Office, www.gpo.gov]




                     EXECUTIVE COMMUNICATIONS, ETC.

  Under clause 8 of rule XII, executive communications were taken from 
the Speaker's table and referred as follows:

       6518. A letter from the Director, U.S. Census Bureau, 
     Department of Commerce, transmitting a copy of two Bureau 
     publications entitled, ``Consolidated Federal Funds for 
     Fiscal Year 2006 (State and County Areas)'' and ``Federal Aid 
     to States for Fiscal Year 2006''; to the Committee on 
     Oversight and Government Reform.
       6519. A letter from the Under Secretary for Acquisition, 
     Technology and Logistics, Department of Defense, transmitting 
     in accordance with Section 647(b) of Division F of the 
     Consolidated Appropriations Act, FY 2004, Pub. L. 108-199, 
     the Department's report on competitive sourcing efforts for 
     FY 2007; to the Committee on Oversight and Government Reform.
       6520. A letter from the Presidential Appointments Officer, 
     Department of State, transmitting a report pursuant to the 
     Federal Vacancies Reform Act of 1998; to the Committee on 
     Oversight and Government Reform.
       6521. A letter from the Presidential Apppointments Officer, 
     Department of State, transmitting a report pursuant to the 
     Federal Vacancies Reform Act of 1998; to the Committee on 
     Oversight and Government Reform.
       6522. A letter from the Presidential Appointments Officer, 
     Department of State, transmitting a report pursuant to the 
     Federal Vacancies Reform Act of 1998; to the Committee on 
     Oversight and Government Reform.
       6523. A letter from the Presidential Appointments Officer, 
     Department of State, transmitting a report pursuant to the 
     Federal Vacancies Reform Act of 1998; to the Committee on 
     Oversight and Government Reform.
       6524. A letter from the Presidential Appointments Officer, 
     Department of State, transmitting a report pursuant to the 
     Federal Vacancies Reform Act of 1998; to the Committee on 
     Oversight and Government Reform.
       6525. A letter from the Presidential Appointments Officer, 
     Department of State, transmitting a report pursuant to the 
     Federal Vacancies Reform Act of 1998; to the Committee on 
     Oversight and Government Reform.
       6526. A letter from the Presidential Appointments Officer, 
     Department of State, transmitting a report pursuant to the 
     Federal Vacancies Reform Act of 1998; to the Committee on 
     Oversight and Government Reform.
       6527. A letter from the Presidential Appointments Officer, 
     Department of State, transmitting a report pursuant to the 
     Federal Vacancies Reform Act of 1998; to the Committee on 
     Oversight and Government Reform.
       6528. A letter from the Presidential Appointments Officer, 
     Department of State, transmitting a report pursuant to the 
     Federal Vacancies Reform Act of 1998; to the Committee on 
     Oversight and Government Reform.
       6529. A letter from the Presidential Appointments Officer, 
     Department of State, transmitting a report pursuant to the 
     Federal Vacancies Reform Act of 1998; to the Committee on 
     Oversight and Government Reform.
       6530. A letter from the Presidential Appointments Officer, 
     Department of State, transmitting a report pursuant to the 
     Federal Vacancies Reform Act of 1998; to the Committee on 
     Oversight and Government Reform.
       6531. A letter from the Presidential Appointments Officer, 
     Department of State, transmitting a report pursuant to the 
     Federal Vacancies Reform Act of 1998; to the Committee on 
     Oversight and Government Reform.
       6532. A letter from the Human Resources Management Office, 
     Federal Trade Commission, transmitting the Commission's 
     report on the use of the Category Rating System for calendar 
     year 2007, pursuant to 5 U.S.C. 3319(d); to the Committee on 
     Oversight and Government Reform.
       6533. A letter from the Administrator, Office of Management 
     and Budget, transmitting the Office's report on competitive 
     sourcing activities for FY 2007, in accordance with Section 
     647(b) of Division F of the Consolidated Appropriations Act, 
     Fiscal Year

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     2004, Pub. L. 108-199; to the Committee on Oversight and 
     Government Reform.
       6534. A letter from the Senior Vice President and Chief 
     Financial Officer, Potomac Electric Power Company, 
     transmitting a copy of the Balance Sheet of Potomac Electric 
     Power Company as of December 31, 2007, pursuant to D.C. Code 
     section 43-513; to the Committee on Oversight and Government 
     Reform.
       6535. A letter from the Inspector General, Railroad 
     Retirement Board, transmitting statement of concern regarding 
     the effectiveness of oversight for the National Railroad 
     Retirement Investment Trust; to the Committee on Oversight 
     and Government Reform.
       6536. A letter from the Director, U.S. Trade and 
     Development Agency, transmitting the Agency's Federal Entity 
     Annual Report for FY 2007, pursuant to 5 U.S.C. app. (Insp. 
     Gen. Act), section 5(b); to the Committee on Oversight and 
     Government Reform.
       6537. A letter from the Chief of Police, United States 
     Capitol Police, transmitting the semiannual report of 
     receipts and expenditures of appropriations and other funds 
     for the period October 1, 2007 through March 31, 2008, 
     pursuant to Public Law 109-55, section 1005; (H. Doc. No. 
     110-111); to the Committee on House Administration and 
     ordered to be printed.
       6538. A letter from the Assistant Secretary Legislative 
     Affairs, Department of State, transmitting a designation 
     pursuant to Section 219 of the Immigration and Nationality 
     Act, pursuant to 8 U.S.C. 1189; to the Committee on the 
     Judiciary.
       6539. A letter from the Chief Counsel, Office of the Chief 
     Counsel, Department of Transportation, transmitting the 
     Department's final rule -- Determination of Availability of 
     Coastwise-Qualified Launch Barges [Docket No. MARAD-2005-
     XXXXX] (RIN: 2133-AB67) received May 12, 2008, pursuant to 5 
     U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A); to the Committee on Transportation and 
     Infrastructure.
       6540. A letter from the Assistant Chief Counsel for 
     Hazardous Materials Safety, Department of Transportation, 
     transmitting the Department's final rule -- Hazardous 
     Materials: Enhancing Rail Transportation Safety and Security 
     for Hazardous Materials Shipments [Docket No. PHMSA-RSPA-
     2004-18730] (RIN: 2137-AE02) received May 12, 2008, pursuant 
     to 5 U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A); to the Committee on Transportation 
     and Infrastructure.
       6541. A letter from the Program Analyst, Department of 
     Transportation, transmitting the Department's final rule -- 
     Standard Instrument Approach Procedures, and Takeoff Minimums 
     and Obstacle Departure Procedures; Miscellaneous Amendments 
     [Docket No. 30597; Amdt. No. 3260] received May 12, 2008, 
     pursuant to 5 U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A); to the Committee on 
     Transportation and Infrastructure.
       6542. A letter from the Program Analyst, Department of 
     Transportation, transmitting the Department's final rule -- 
     Standard Instrument Approach Procedures; Miscellaneous 
     Amendments [Docket No. 30596; Amdt. No. 3259] received May 
     12, 2008, pursuant to 5 U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A); to the Committee 
     on Transportation and Infrastructure.
       6543. A letter from the Program Analyst, Department of 
     Transportation, transmitting the Department's final rule -- 
     Standard Instrument Approach Procedures; Miscellaneous 
     Amendments [Docket No. 30594; Amdt. No. 3257] received May 
     12, 2008, pursuant to 5 U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A); to the Committee 
     on Transportation and Infrastructure.
       6544. A letter from the Program Analyst, Department of 
     Transportation, transmitting the Department's final rule -- 
     Standard Instrument Approach Procedures, and Takeoff Minimums 
     and Obstacle Departure Procedures; Miscellaneous Amendments 
     [Docket No. 30591; Amdt. No. 3254] received May 12, 2008, 
     pursuant to 5 U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A); to the Committee on 
     Transportation and Infrastructure.
       6545. A letter from the Program Analyst, Department of 
     Transportation, transmitting the Department's final rule -- 
     Standard Instrument Approach Procedures, and Takeoff Minimums 
     and Obstacle Departure Procedures; Miscellaneous Amendments 
     [Docket No. 30593; Amdt. No. 3256] received May 12, 2008, 
     pursuant to 5 U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A); to the Committee on 
     Transportation and Infrastructure.
       6546. A letter from the Program Analyst, Department of 
     Transportation, transmitting the Department's final rule -- 
     Standard Instrument Approach Procedures, and Takeoff Minimums 
     and Obstacle Departure Procedures; Miscellaneous Amendments 
     [Docket No. 30587; Amdt. No. 3251] received May 12, 2008, 
     pursuant to 5 U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A); to the Committee on 
     Transportation and Infrastructure.
       6547. A letter from the Program Analyst, Department of 
     Transportation, transmitting the Department's final rule -- 
     Standard Instrument Approach Procedures, and Takeoff Minimums 
     and Obstacle Departure Procedures; Miscellaneous Amendments 
     [Docket No. 30605; Amdt. 3267] received May 12, 2008, 
     pursuant to 5 U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A); to the Committee on 
     Transportation and Infrastructure.
       6548. A letter from the Program Analyst, Department of 
     Transportation, transmitting the Department's final rule -- 
     Amendment of Using Agencies for Restricted Areas R-5303A, B, 
     C; R-5304A, B, C; and R-5306A, C, D, E; NC [Docket No. FAA-
     2008-0050; Airspace Docket No. 07-ASO-28] (RIN: 2120-AA66) 
     received May 12, 2008, pursuant to 5 U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A); to 
     the Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure.
       6549. A letter from the Program Analyst, Department of 
     Transportation, transmitting the Department's final rule -- 
     Establishment of Class E Airspace; Lexington, OK [Docket No. 
     FAA-2008-0003; Airspace Docket No. 08-ASW-1] received May 12, 
     2008, pursuant to 5 U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A); to the Committee on 
     Transportation and Infrastructure.
       6550. A letter from the Program Analyst, Department of 
     Transportation, transmitting the Department's final rule -- 
     Establishment of Class E Airspace; Rumford, ME. [Docket No. 
     FAA-2008-0063; Airspace Docket No. 08-ANE-94] received May 
     12, 2008, pursuant to 5 U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A); to the Committee 
     on Transportation and Infrastructure.
       6551. A letter from the Program Analyst, Department of 
     Transportation, transmitting the Department's final rule -- 
     Modification of Class E Airspace; Tucson, AZ [Docket No. FAA-
     2007-28529; Airspace Docket No. 07-ANM-12] received May 12, 
     2008, pursuant to 5 U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A); to the Committee on 
     Transportation and Infrastructure.
       6552. A letter from the Program Analyst, Department of 
     Transportation, transmitting the Department's final rule -- 
     Establishment of Class E Airspace; Farmington, ME [Docket No. 
     FAA-2007-0243] Airspace Docket No. 07-ANE-93] received May 
     12, 2008, pursuant to 5 U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A); to the Committee 
     on Transportation and Infrastructure.
       6553. A letter from the Program Analyst, Department of 
     Transportation, transmitting the Department's final rule -- 
     Airworthiness Directives; Przedsiebiorstwo Doswiadczalno-
     Produkcyjne Szybownictwa ``PZL-Bielsko'' Model SZD-50-3 
     ``Puchacz'' Gliders [Docket No. FAA-2008-0045; Directorate 
     Identifier 2007-CE-100-AD; Amendment 39-15339; AD 2008-02-09] 
     (RIN: 2120-AA64) received May 12, 2008, pursuant to 5 U.S.C. 
     801(a)(1)(A); to the Committee on Transportation and 
     Infrastructure.
       6554. A letter from the Program Analyst, Department of 
     Transportation, transmitting the Department's final rule -- 
     Airworthiness Directives; Eurocopter Model AS 332 L2 
     Helicopters [Docket No. FAA-2008-0100; Directorate Identifier 
     2007-SW-41-AD; Amendment 39-15356; AD 2008-03-07] (RIN: 2120-
     AA64) received May 12, 2008, pursuant to 5 U.S.C. 
     801(a)(1)(A); to the Committee on Transportation and 
     Infrastructure.
       6555. A letter from the Program Analyst, Department of 
     Transportation, transmitting the Department's final rule -- 
     IFR Altitudes; Miscellaneous Amendments [Docket No. 30590; 
     Amdt. No. 472] received May 12, 2008, pursuant to 5 U.S.C. 
     801(a)(1)(A); to the Committee on Transportation and 
     Infrastructure.
       6556. A letter from the Program Analyst, Department of 
     Transportation, transmitting the Department's final rule -- 
     Standard Instrument Approach Procedures, and Takeoff Minimums 
     and Obstacle Departure Procedures; Miscellaneous Amendments 
     [Docket No. 30588; Amdt. No. 3252] received May 12, 2008, 
     pursuant to 5 U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A); to the Committee on 
     Transportation and Infrastructure.
       6557. A letter from the Program Analyst, Department of 
     Transportation, transmitting the Department's final rule -- 
     Standard Instrument Approach Procedures; Miscellaneous 
     Amendments [Docket No. 30589; Amdt. No. 3253] received May 
     12, 2008, pursuant to 5 U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A); to the Committee 
     on Transportation and Infrastructure.
       6558. A letter from the Program Analyst, Department of 
     Transportation, transmitting the Department's final rule -- 
     Standard Instrument Approach Procedures, and Takeoff Minimums 
     and Obstacle Departure Procedures; Miscellaneous Amendments 
     [Docket No. 30595; Amdt. No. 3258] received May 12, 2008, 
     pursuant to 5 U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A); to the Committee on 
     Transportation and Infrastructure.
       6559. A letter from the Program Analyst, Department of 
     Transportation, transmitting the Department's final rule -- 
     Standard Instrument Approach Procedures, and Takeoff Minimums 
     and Obstacle Departure Procedures; Miscellaneous Amendments 
     [Docket No. 30598; Amdt. No. 3261] received May 12, 2008, 
     pursuant to 5 U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A); to the Committee on 
     Transportation and Infrastructure.
       6560. A letter from the Program Analyst, Department of 
     Transportation, transmitting the Department's final rule -- 
     IFR Altitudes; Miscellaneous Amendments [Docket No. 30599; 
     Amdt. No. 473] received May 12, 2008, pursuant to 5 U.S.C. 
     801(a)(1)(A); to the Committee on Transportation and 
     Infrastructure.
       6561. A letter from the Director of Legislative Affairs, 
     Railroad Retirement Board, transmitting the Board's 
     Congressional Justification of Budget Estimates for Fiscal 
     Year 2009, pursuant to 45 U.S.C. 231f(f); jointly to the 
     Committees on Appropriations, Transportation and 
     Infrastructure, and Ways and Means.
       6562. A letter from the Director of Legislative Affairs, 
     Railroad Retirement Board,

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     transmitting the budget justification for the Office of 
     Inspector General, Railroad Retirement Board, for fiscal year 
     2009, prepared in compliance with OMB Circular No. A-11; 
     jointly to the Committees on Appropriations, Transportation 
     and Infrastructure, and Ways and Means.

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