[Congressional Record (Bound Edition), Volume 158 (2012), Part 12]
[Senate]
[Pages 16610-16612]
[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-8509. A communication from the Chief of Staff, Media 
     Bureau, Federal Communications Commission, transmitting, 
     pursuant to law, the report of a rule entitled ``Creation of 
     a Low Power Radio Service'' (MM Docket No. 99-25; FCC 12-144) 
     received in the Office of the President of the Senate on 
     December 5, 2012; to the Committee on Commerce, Science, and 
     Transportation.
        EC-8510. A communication from the Attorney-Advisor, U.S. 
     Coast Guard, Department of Homeland Security, transmitting, 
     pursuant to law, the report of a rule entitled ``Shipping and 
     Transportation; Technical, Organizational, and Conforming 
     Amendments'' (RIN1625-AB87) received in the Office of the 
     President of the Senate on December 5, 2012; to the Committee 
     on Commerce, Science, and Transportation.
        EC-8511. A communication from the Attorney-Advisor, U.S. 
     Coast Guard, Department of Homeland Security, transmitting, 
     pursuant to law, the report of a rule entitled ``Drawbridge 
     Operation Regulation; Schuylkill River, Philadelphia, PA'' 
     ((RIN1625-AA09) (Docket No. USCG-2012-0625)) received in the 
     Office of the President of the Senate on December 5, 2012; to 
     the Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation.
        EC-8512. A communication from the Attorney-Advisor, U.S. 
     Coast Guard, Department of Homeland Security, transmitting, 
     pursuant to law, the report of a rule entitled ``Drawbridge 
     Operation Regulation; Atlantic Intracoastal Waterway (AIWW), 
     Newport River, Morehead City, NC'' ((RIN1625-AA09) (Docket 
     No. USCG-2012-0628)) received in the Office of the President 
     of the Senate on December 5, 2012; to the Committee on 
     Commerce, Science, and Transportation.
        EC-8513. A communication from the Attorney-Advisor, U.S. 
     Coast Guard, Department of Homeland Security, transmitting, 
     pursuant to law, the report of a rule entitled ``Special 
     Local Regulations; Palm Beach World Championship, Atlantic 
     Ocean; Jupiter, FL'' ((RIN1625-AA08) (Docket No. USCG-2012-
     0721)) received in the Office of the President of the Senate 
     on December 5, 2012; to the Committee on Commerce, Science, 
     and Transportation.
        EC-8514. A communication from the Attorney-Advisor, U.S. 
     Coast Guard, Department of Homeland Security, transmitting, 
     pursuant to law, the report of a rule entitled ``Special 
     Local Regulation Clearwater Super Boat National Championship 
     Race, Gulf of Mexico; Clearwater, FL'' ((RIN1625-AA08) 
     (Docket No. USCG-2012-0452)) received in the Office of the 
     President of the Senate on December 5, 2012; to the Committee 
     on Commerce, Science, and Transportation.
        EC-8515. A communication from the Attorney-Advisor, U.S. 
     Coast Guard, Department of Homeland Security, transmitting, 
     pursuant to law, the report of a rule entitled ``Special 
     Local Regulations; Red Bull Flugtag Miami, Biscayne Bay; 
     Miami, FL'' ((RIN1625-AA08) (Docket No. USCG-2012-0728)) 
     received in the Office of the President of the Senate on 
     December 5, 2012; to the Committee on Commerce, Science, and 
     Transportation.
        EC-8516. A communication from the Attorney-Advisor, U.S. 
     Coast Guard, Department of Homeland Security, transmitting, 
     pursuant to law, the report of a rule entitled ``Special 
     Local Regulations; 2012 Ironman 70.3 Miami, Biscayne Bay, 
     Miami, FL'' ((RIN1625-AA08) (Docket No. USCG-2012-0559)) 
     received in the Office of the President of the Senate on 
     December 5, 2012; to the Committee on Commerce, Science, and 
     Transportation.
        EC-8517. A communication from the Attorney-Advisor, U.S. 
     Coast Guard, Department of Homeland Security, transmitting, 
     pursuant to law, the report of a rule entitled ``Regulated 
     Navigation Area; Columbus Day Weekend, Biscayne Bay, Miami, 
     FL'' ((RIN1625-AA11) (Docket No. USCG-2012-0191)) received in 
     the Office of the President of the Senate on December 5, 
     2012; to the Committee on Commerce, Science, and 
     Transportation.
        EC-8518. A communication from the Attorney-Advisor, U.S. 
     Coast Guard, Department of Homeland Security, transmitting, 
     pursuant to law, the report of a rule entitled ``Regulated 
     Navigation Area; Thames River Degaussing Range Replacement 
     Operations; New London, CT'' ((RIN1625-AA11) (Docket No. 
     USCG-2012-0623)) received in the Office of the President of 
     the Senate on December 5, 2012; to the Committee on Commerce, 
     Science, and Transportation.
        EC-8519. A communication from the Attorney-Advisor, U.S. 
     Coast Guard, Department of Homeland Security, transmitting, 
     pursuant to law, the report of a rule entitled ``Regulated 
     Navigation Area; East River, Flushing and Gowanus Bays, and 
     Red Hook and Buttermilk Channels; New York, NY'' ((RIN1625-
     AA11) (Docket No. USCG-2012-0950)) received in the Office of 
     the President of the Senate on December 5, 2012; to the 
     Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation.
        EC-8520. A communication from the Attorney-Advisor, U.S. 
     Coast Guard, Department of Homeland Security, transmitting, 
     pursuant to law, the report of a rule entitled ``Inland 
     Waterways Navigation Regulations'' ((RIN1625-AB84) (Docket 
     No. USCG-2011-1086)) received in the Office of the President 
     of the Senate on December 5, 2012; to the Committee on 
     Commerce, Science, and Transportation.
        EC-8521. A communication from the Attorney-Advisor, U.S. 
     Coast Guard, Department of Homeland Security, transmitting, 
     pursuant to law, the report of a rule entitled ``Security 
     Zone; Cruise Ships, Santa Barbara Harbor, Santa Barbara, 
     California'' ((RIN1625-AA87) (Docket No. USCG-2011-0906)) 
     received in the Office of the President of the Senate on 
     December 5, 2012; to the Committee on Commerce, Science, and 
     Transportation.
        EC-8522. A communication from the Attorney-Advisor, U.S. 
     Coast Guard, Department

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     of Homeland Security, transmitting, pursuant to law, the 
     report of a rule entitled ``Security Zones; USCGC WILLIAM 
     FLORES Commissioning Ceremony, Ybor Channel; Tampa, FL'' 
     ((RIN1625-AA87) (Docket No. USCG-2012-0885)) received in the 
     Office of the President of the Senate on December 5, 2012; to 
     the Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation.
        EC-8523. A communication from the Attorney-Advisor, U.S. 
     Coast Guard, Department of Homeland Security, transmitting, 
     pursuant to law, the report of a rule entitled ``Security 
     Zone; James River, Kingsmill Resort, Williamsburg, VA'' 
     ((RIN1625-AA00) (Docket No. USCG-2012-0931)) received in the 
     Office of the President of the Senate on December 5, 2012; to 
     the Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation.
        EC-8524. A communication from the Attorney-Advisor, U.S. 
     Coast Guard, Department of Homeland Security, transmitting, 
     pursuant to law, the report of a rule entitled ``Fixed and 
     Moving Safety Zone; Around the USACE Bank Grading Units, Mat 
     Sinking Unit, and the M/V Harrison and M/V William James'' 
     ((RIN1625-AA00) (Docket No. USCG-2012-0738)) received in the 
     Office of the President of the Senate on December 5, 2012; to 
     the Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation.
        EC-8525. A communication from the Attorney-Advisor, U.S. 
     Coast Guard, Department of Homeland Security, transmitting, 
     pursuant to law, the report of a rule entitled ``Safety Zone; 
     Bridge Demolition Project; Indiana Harbor Canal, East 
     Chicago, Indiana'' ((RIN1625-AA00) (Docket No. USCG-2012-
     0904)) received in the Office of the President of the Senate 
     on December 5, 2012; to the Committee on Commerce, Science, 
     and Transportation.
        EC-8526. A communication from the Attorney-Advisor, U.S. 
     Coast Guard, Department of Homeland Security, transmitting, 
     pursuant to law, the report of a rule entitled ``Safety Zone; 
     2012 Head of the South Regatta, Savannah River, Augusta, GA'' 
     ((RIN1625-AA00) (Docket No. USCG-2012-0913)) received in the 
     Office of the President of the Senate on December 5, 2012; to 
     the Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation.
        EC-8527. A communication from the Attorney-Advisor, U.S. 
     Coast Guard, Department of Homeland Security, transmitting, 
     pursuant to law, the report of a rule entitled ``Safety Zone; 
     Wounded Warriors Benefit, Lake Erie, Huron, OH'' ((RIN1625-
     AA00) (Docket No. USCG-2012-0889)) received in the Office of 
     the President of the Senate on December 5, 2012; to the 
     Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation.
        EC-8528. A communication from the Attorney-Advisor, U.S. 
     Coast Guard, Department of Homeland Security, transmitting, 
     pursuant to law, the report of a rule entitled ``Safety Zone; 
     Sea World San Diego Fireworks, Mission Bay; San Diego, CA'' 
     ((RIN1625-AA00) (Docket No. USCG-2012-0874)) received in the 
     Office of the President of the Senate on December 5, 2012; to 
     the Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation.
        EC-8529. A communication from the Attorney-Advisor, U.S. 
     Coast Guard, Department of Homeland Security, transmitting, 
     pursuant to law, the report of a rule entitled ``Safety Zone; 
     Submarine Cable Installation Project; Chicago River, Chicago, 
     Illinois'' ((RIN1625-AA00) (Docket No. USCG-2012-0886)) 
     received in the Office of the President of the Senate on 
     December 5, 2012; to the Committee on Commerce, Science, and 
     Transportation.
        EC-8530. A communication from the Attorney-Advisor, U.S. 
     Coast Guard, Department of Homeland Security, transmitting, 
     pursuant to law, the report of a rule entitled ``Safety Zone, 
     Changes to Original Rule; Boston Harbor's Rock Removal 
     Project, Boston Inner Harbor, Boston, MA'' ((RIN1625-AA00) 
     (Docket No. USCG-2012-0767)) received in the Office of the 
     President of the Senate on December 5, 2012; to the Committee 
     on Commerce, Science, and Transportation.
        EC-8531. A communication from the Attorney-Advisor, U.S. 
     Coast Guard, Department of Homeland Security, transmitting, 
     pursuant to law, the report of a rule entitled ``Safety Zone; 
     Water Main Crossing; Choctawhatchee Bay; Santa Rosa Beach, 
     FL'' ((RIN1625-AA00) (Docket No. USCG-2012-0518)) received in 
     the Office of the President of the Senate on December 5, 
     2012; to the Committee on Commerce, Science, and 
     Transportation.
        EC-8532. A communication from the Attorney-Advisor, U.S. 
     Coast Guard, Department of Homeland Security, transmitting, 
     pursuant to law, the report of a rule entitled ``Safety Zone; 
     Alliance Road Bridge Demolition; Black Warrior River, Locust 
     Fork; Birmingham, AL'' ((RIN1625-AA00) (Docket No. USCG-2012-
     0902)) received in the Office of the President of the Senate 
     on December 5, 2012; to the Committee on Commerce, Science, 
     and Transportation.
        EC-8533. A communication from the Attorney-Advisor, U.S. 
     Coast Guard, Department of Homeland Security, transmitting, 
     pursuant to law, the report of a rule entitled ``Safety Zone; 
     Atlantic Intracoastal Waterway; Oak Island, NC'' ((RIN1625-
     AA00) (Docket No. USCG-2012-0811)) received in the Office of 
     the President of the Senate on December 5, 2012; to the 
     Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation.
        EC-8534. A communication from the Attorney-Advisor, U.S. 
     Coast Guard, Department of Homeland Security, transmitting, 
     pursuant to law, the report of a rule entitled ``Safety Zone; 
     Atlantic Intracoastal Waterway; Carolina Beach, NC'' 
     ((RIN1625-AA00) (Docket No. USCG-2012-0741)) received in the 
     Office of the President of the Senate on December 5, 2012; to 
     the Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation.
        EC-8535. A communication from the Attorney-Advisor, U.S. 
     Coast Guard, Department of Homeland Security, transmitting, 
     pursuant to law, the report of a rule entitled ``Safety Zone; 
     Bridge Demolition Project; Indiana Harbor Canal, East 
     Chicago, Indiana'' ((RIN1625-AA00) (Docket No. USCG-2012-
     0904)) received in the Office of the President of the Senate 
     on December 5, 2012; to the Committee on Commerce, Science, 
     and Transportation.
        EC-8536. A communication from the Attorney-Advisor, U.S. 
     Coast Guard, Department of Homeland Security, transmitting, 
     pursuant to law, the report of a rule entitled ``Safety Zone; 
     Large Cruise Ships; Lower Mississippi River, Southwest Pass 
     Sea Buoy to Mile Marker 96.0; New Orleans, LA'' ((RIN1625-
     AA00) (Docket No. USCG-2010-0012)) received in the Office of 
     the President of the Senate on December 5, 2012; to the 
     Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation.
        EC-8537. A communication from the Attorney-Advisor, U.S. 
     Coast Guard, Department of Homeland Security, transmitting, 
     pursuant to law, the report of a rule entitled ``Safety Zone; 
     Coast Guard Exercise, Hood Canal, Washington'' ((RIN1625-
     AA00) (Docket No. USCG-2012-0822)) received in the Office of 
     the President of the Senate on December 5, 2012; to the 
     Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation.
        EC-8538. A communication from the Attorney-Advisor, U.S. 
     Coast Guard, Department of Homeland Security, transmitting, 
     pursuant to law, the report of a rule entitled ``Safety Zone; 
     Oregon City Bridge Grand Opening Fireworks Display; 
     Willamette River, Oregon City, OR'' ((RIN1625-AA00) (Docket 
     No. USCG-2012-0805)) received in the Office of the President 
     of the Senate on December 5, 2012; to the Committee on 
     Commerce, Science, and Transportation.
        EC-8539. A communication from the Attorney-Advisor, U.S. 
     Coast Guard, Department of Homeland Security, transmitting, 
     pursuant to law, the report of a rule entitled ``Safety Zone; 
     DeStefano Wedding Fireworks Display, Patchogue Bay, 
     Patchogue, NY'' ((RIN1625-AA00) (Docket No. USCG-2012-0571)) 
     received in the Office of the President of the Senate on 
     December 5, 2012; to the Committee on Commerce, Science, and 
     Transportation.
        EC-8540. A communication from the Attorney-Advisor, U.S. 
     Coast Guard, Department of Homeland Security, transmitting, 
     pursuant to law, the report of a rule entitled ``Safety Zone; 
     Research Vessel SIKULIAQ Launch, Marinette, Wisconsin'' 
     ((RIN1625-AA00) (Docket No. USCG-2012-0896)) received in the 
     Office of the President of the Senate on December 5, 2012; to 
     the Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation.
        EC-8541. A communication from the Attorney-Advisor, U.S. 
     Coast Guard, Department of Homeland Security, transmitting, 
     pursuant to law, the report of a rule entitled ``Safety Zone; 
     Battle of Queenstown Heights Bicentennial, Niagara River, 
     Lewiston, NY'' ((RIN1625-AA00) (Docket No. USCG-2012-0849)) 
     received in the Office of the President of the Senate on 
     December 5, 2012; to the Committee on Commerce, Science, and 
     Transportation.
        EC-8542. A communication from the Attorney-Advisor, U.S. 
     Coast Guard, Department of Homeland Security, transmitting, 
     pursuant to law, the report of a rule entitled ``Safety Zone; 
     America's Cup World Series Finish-line, San Francisco, CA'' 
     ((RIN1625-AA00) (Docket No. USCG-2012-0884)) received in the 
     Office of the President of the Senate on December 5, 2012; to 
     the Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation.
        EC-8543. A communication from the Attorney-Advisor, U.S. 
     Coast Guard, Department of Homeland Security, transmitting, 
     pursuant to law, the report of a rule entitled ``Safety Zone; 
     Atlantic Intracoastal Waterway; Emerald Isle, NC'' ((RIN1625-
     AA00) (Docket No. USCG-2012-0812)) received in the Office of 
     the President of the Senate on December 5, 2012; to the 
     Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation.
        EC-8544. A communication from the Attorney-Advisor, U.S. 
     Coast Guard, Department of Homeland Security, transmitting, 
     pursuant to law, the report of a rule entitled ``Safety Zone; 
     Leukemia and Lymphoma Light the Night Walk Fireworks Display; 
     Willamette River, Portland, OR'' ((RIN1625-AA00) (Docket No. 
     USCG-2012-0803)) received in the Office of the President of 
     the Senate on December 5, 2012; to the Committee on Commerce, 
     Science, and Transportation.
        EC-8545. A communication from the Attorney-Advisor, U.S. 
     Coast Guard, Department of Homeland Security, transmitting, 
     pursuant to law, the report of a rule entitled ``Safety Zone; 
     Steam Ship Col. James M. Schoonmaker Relocation Project, 
     Maumee River, Toledo, OH'' ((RIN1625-AA00) (Docket No. USCG-
     2012-0939)) received in the Office of

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     the President of the Senate on December 5, 2012; to the 
     Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation.
        EC-8546. A communication from the Attorney-Advisor, U.S. 
     Coast Guard, Department of Homeland Security, transmitting, 
     pursuant to law, the report of a rule entitled ``Safety Zone; 
     Cooper T. Smith Fireworks Event; Mobile River; Mobile, AL'' 
     ((RIN1625-AA00) (Docket No. USCG-2012-0869)) received in the 
     Office of the President of the Senate on December 5, 2012; to 
     the Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation.

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