[Congressional Record (Bound Edition), Volume 161 (2015), Part 4]
[Senate]
[Pages 5740-5745]
[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-1384. A communication from the Director of the 
     Regulatory Management Division, Environmental Protection 
     Agency, transmitting, pursuant to law, the report of a rule 
     entitled ``Safludenacil; Pesticide Tolerances'' (FRL No. 
     9923-57) received in the Office of the President of the 
     Senate on April 22, 2015; to the Committee on Agriculture, 
     Nutrition, and Forestry.
       EC-1385. A communication from the Director of the 
     Regulatory Management Division, Environmental Protection 
     Agency, transmitting, pursuant to law, the report of a rule 
     entitled ``Bicyclopyrone; Pesticide Tolerances'' (FRL No. 
     9926-66) received in the Office of the President of the 
     Senate on April 22, 2015; to the Committee on Agriculture, 
     Nutrition, and Forestry.
       EC-1386. 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 ``Importation of Apples From 
     China'' ((RIN0579-AD89) (Docket No. APHIS-2014-0003)) 
     received during adjournment of the Senate in the Office of 
     the President of the Senate on April 24, 2015; to the 
     Committee on Agriculture, Nutrition, and Forestry.
       EC-1387. 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 ``Importation of Papayas From 
     Peru'' ((RIN0579-AD68) (Docket No. APHIS-2012-0014)) received 
     during adjournment of the Senate in the Office of the 
     President of the Senate on April 24, 2015; to the Committee 
     on Agriculture, Nutrition, and Forestry.
       EC-1388. A communication from the Assistant Director, 
     Executive and Political Personnel, Department of Defense, 
     transmitting, a report relative to a vacancy in the position 
     of Under Secretary of the Air Force, received in the Office 
     of the President of the Senate on April 22, 2015; to the 
     Committee on Armed Services.
       EC-1389. A communication from the Assistant Director, 
     Senior Executive Management Office, Department of Defense, 
     transmitting, pursuant to law, a report relative to a vacancy 
     in the position of Assistant Secretary of the Navy (Manpower 
     and Reserve Affairs), Department of the Navy, received in the 
     Office of the President of the Senate on April 22, 2015; to 
     the Committee on Armed Services.
       EC-1390. A communication from the Assistant Director, 
     Senior Executive Management Office, Department of Defense, 
     transmitting, pursuant to law, a report relative to a vacancy 
     in the position of Under Secretary of Defense (Personnel and 
     Readiness), Department of Defense, received in the Office of 
     the President of the Senate on April 22, 2015; to the 
     Committee on Armed Services.
       EC-1391. A communication from the Assistant Director, 
     Senior Executive Management Office, Department of Defense, 
     transmitting, pursuant to law, a report relative to a vacancy 
     in the position of Under Secretary of

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     Defense (Personnel and Readiness), Department of Defense, 
     received in the Office of the President of the Senate on 
     April 22, 2015; to the Committee on Armed Services.
       EC-1392. A communication from the Under Secretary of 
     Defense (Personnel and Readiness), Department of Defense, 
     transmitting, pursuant to law, a report entitled ``2015 
     Report to Congress on Sustainable Ranges''; to the Committee 
     on Armed Services.
       EC-1393. A communication from the Chief Counsel, Federal 
     Emergency Management Agency, Department of Homeland Security, 
     transmitting, pursuant to law, the report of a rule entitled 
     ``Suspension of Community Eligibility'' ((44 CFR Part 64) 
     (Docket No. FEMA-2015-0001)) received in the Office of the 
     President of the Senate on April 23, 2015; to the Committee 
     on Banking, Housing, and Urban Affairs.
       EC-1394. A communication from the Chief Counsel, Federal 
     Emergency Management Agency, Department of Homeland Security, 
     transmitting, pursuant to law, the report of a rule entitled 
     ``Suspension of Community Eligibility'' ((44 CFR Part 64) 
     (Docket No. FEMA-2015-0001)) received in the Office of the 
     President of the Senate on April 22, 2015; to the Committee 
     on Banking, Housing, and Urban Affairs.
       EC-1395. A communication from the Secretary of the 
     Treasury, transmitting, pursuant to law, a six-month periodic 
     report on the national emergency declared in Executive Order 
     12978 of October 21, 1995, with respect to significant 
     narcotics traffickers centered in Colombia; to the Committee 
     on Banking, Housing, and Urban Affairs.
       EC-1396. A communication from the Secretary of the 
     Treasury, transmitting, pursuant to law, a six-month periodic 
     report on the national emergency with respect to the 
     situation in or in relation to the Democratic Republic of the 
     Congo that was declared in Executive Order 13413 of October 
     27, 2006; to the Committee on Banking, Housing, and Urban 
     Affairs.
       EC-1397. A communication from the Secretary of Commerce, 
     transmitting, pursuant to law, a report relative to the 
     export to the People's Republic of China of items not 
     detrimental to the U.S. space launch industry; to the 
     Committee on Banking, Housing, and Urban Affairs.
       EC-1398. A communication from the Principal Deputy 
     Assistant Secretary for Fish and Wildlife and Parks, National 
     Park Service, Department of the Interior, transmitting, 
     pursuant to law, the report of a rule entitled ``Special 
     Regulations, Areas of the National Park System, Bryce Canyon 
     National Park, Bicycling'' (RIN1024-AE23) received in the 
     Office of the President of the Senate on April 27, 2015; to 
     the Committee on Energy and Natural Resources.
       EC-1399. A communication from the Assistant Secretary, 
     Bureau of Political-Military Affairs, Department of State, 
     transmitting, pursuant to law, an addendum to a certification 
     of the proposed sale or export of defense articles and/or 
     defense services to a Middle East country (OSS-2015-0468); to 
     the Committee on Foreign Relations.
       EC-1400. A communication from the Assistant Secretary, 
     Bureau of Political-Military Affairs, Department of State, 
     transmitting, pursuant to law, an addendum to a certification 
     of the proposed sale or export of defense articles and/or 
     defense services to a Middle East country (OSS-2015-0467); to 
     the Committee on Foreign Relations.
       EC-1401. A communication from the Assistant Secretary, 
     Bureau of Political-Military Affairs, Department of State, 
     transmitting, pursuant to law, an addendum to a certification 
     of the proposed sale or export of defense articles and/or 
     defense services to a Middle East country (OSS-2015-0466); to 
     the Committee on Foreign Relations.
       EC-1402. A communication from the Assistant Secretary, 
     Bureau of Political-Military Affairs, Department of State, 
     transmitting, pursuant to law, an addendum to a certification 
     of the proposed sale or export of defense articles and/or 
     defense services to a Middle East country (OSS-2015-0465); to 
     the Committee on Foreign Relations.
       EC-1403. A communication from the Assistant Secretary, 
     Bureau of Political-Military Affairs, Department of State, 
     transmitting, pursuant to law, an addendum to a certification 
     of the proposed sale or export of defense articles and/or 
     defense services to a Middle East country (OSS-2015-0470); to 
     the Committee on Foreign Relations.
       EC-1404. A communication from the Assistant Secretary, 
     Bureau of Political-Military Affairs, Department of State, 
     transmitting, pursuant to law, an addendum to a certification 
     of the proposed sale or export of defense articles and/or 
     defense services to a Middle East country (OSS-2015-0469); to 
     the Committee on Foreign Relations.
       EC-1405. A communication from the Assistant Secretary, 
     Legislative Affairs, Department of State, transmitting, 
     pursuant to law, a report relative to a strategy for Support 
     for Russia Democracy and Civil Society Organizations; a 
     strategy for Assistance to Civil Society in Ukraine; and a 
     strategy for Anticipated Defense Articles, Defense Services, 
     and Training to Ukraine (OSS-2015-0471); to the Committee on 
     Foreign Relations.
       EC-1406. A communication from the Assistant Secretary, 
     Legislative Affairs, Department of State, transmitting, 
     pursuant to law, a report relative to sections 36(c) and 
     36(d) of the Arms Export Control Act (DDTC 14-129); to the 
     Committee on Foreign Relations.
       EC-1407. A communication from the Assistant Legal Adviser 
     for Treaty Affairs, Department of State, transmitting, 
     pursuant to the Case-Zablocki Act, 1 U.S.C. 112b, as amended, 
     the report of the texts and background statements of 
     international agreements, other than treaties (List 2015-
     0032--2015-0035); to the Committee on Foreign Relations.
       EC-1408. A communication from the Assistant Secretary, 
     Legislative Affairs, Department of State, transmitting, 
     pursuant to law, a report relative to the activities of the 
     Millennium Challenge Corporation during fiscal year 2014; to 
     the Committee on Foreign Relations.
       EC-1409. A communication from the Acting Director, National 
     Marine Fisheries Service, Department of Commerce, 
     transmitting, pursuant to law, the report of a rule entitled 
     ``Fisheries of the Exclusive Economic Zone Off Alaska: 
     Sablefish Managed Under the Individual Fishing Quota 
     Program'' (RIN0648-XD818) received in the Office of the 
     President of the Senate on April 22, 2015; to the Committee 
     on Commerce, Science, and Transportation.
       EC-1410. 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 ``Pacific 
     Halibut Fisheries; Catch Sharing Plan'' (RIN0648-BE69) 
     received in the Office of the President of the Senate on 
     April 22, 2015; to the Committee on Commerce, Science, and 
     Transportation.
       EC-1411. 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 
     ``International Fisheries; Western and Central Pacific 
     Fisheries for Highly Migratory Species; Fishing Restrictions 
     Regarding the Oceanic Whitetip Shark, the Whale Shark, and 
     the Silky Shark'' (RIN0648-BD44) received in the Office of 
     the President of the Senate on April 22, 2015; to the 
     Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation.
       EC-1412. 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; Highly Migratory Fisheries; California 
     Swordfish Drift Gillnet Fishery; Vessel Monitoring System and 
     Pre-Trip Notification Requirements'' (RIN0648-BE25) received 
     in the Office of the President of the Senate on April 22, 
     2015; to the Committee on Commerce, Science, and 
     Transportation.
       EC-1413. 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 of 
     the Exclusive Economic Zone Off Alaska; Bering Sea and 
     Aleutian Islands Crab Rationalization Program'' (RIN0648-
     BA61) received in the Office of the President of the Senate 
     on April 22, 2015; to the Committee on Commerce, Science, and 
     Transportation.
       EC-1414. 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 ``Magnuson-
     Stevens Fishery Conservation and Management Act Provisions 
     Fisheries of the Northeastern United States; Black Sea Bass 
     Fishery; Framework Adjustment 8'' (RIN0648-BE60) received in 
     the Office of the President of the Senate on April 23, 2015; 
     to the Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation.
       EC-1415. A communication from the Acting Director, National 
     Marine Fisheries Service, Department of Commerce, 
     transmitting, pursuant to law, the report of a rule entitled 
     ``Fisheries of the Caribbean, Gulf of Mexico, and South 
     Atlantic; 2015 Commercial Accountability Measure and Closure 
     for South Atlantic Vermilion Snapper'' (RIN0648-XD734) 
     received in the Office of the President of the Senate on 
     April 23, 2015; to the Committee on Commerce, Science, and 
     Transportation.
       EC-1416. 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 of 
     the Caribbean, Gulf of Mexico, and South Atlantic; Snapper-
     Grouper Fishery Off the Southern Atlantic States; Amendment 
     32'' (RIN0648-BE20) received in the Office of the President 
     of the Senate on April 23, 2015; to the Committee on 
     Commerce, Science, and Transportation.
       EC-1417. A communication from the Acting Director, National 
     Marine Fisheries Service, Department of Commerce, 
     transmitting, pursuant to law, the report of a rule entitled 
     ``Fisheries of the Exclusive Economic Zone Off Alaska; 
     Northern Rockfish in the Bering Sea and Aleutian Islands 
     Management Area'' (RIN0648-XD844) received in the Office of 
     the President of the Senate on April 23, 2015; to the 
     Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation.

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       EC-1418. A communication from the Acting Director, National 
     Marine Fisheries Service, Department of Commerce, 
     transmitting, pursuant to law, the report of a rule entitled 
     ``Fisheries of the Northeastern United States; Summer 
     Flounder Fishery; Quota Transfer'' (RIN0648-XD874) received 
     in the Office of the President of the Senate on April 23, 
     2015; to the Committee on Commerce, Science, and 
     Transportation.
       EC-1419. 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; 
     Xterra Swim, Myrtle Beach, SC'' ((RIN1625-AA00) (Docket No. 
     USCG-2015-0019)) received in the Office of the President of 
     the Senate on April 23, 2015; to the Committee on Commerce, 
     Science, and Transportation.
       EC-1420. 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; 
     Sabine River, Orange, TX'' ((RIN1625-AA00) (Docket No. USCG-
     2015-0236)) received in the Office of the President of the 
     Senate on April 23, 2015; to the Committee on Commerce, 
     Science, and Transportation.
       EC-1421. 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; 
     Eastern Branch Elizabeth River; Norfolk, VA'' ((RIN1625-AA00) 
     (Docket No. USCG-2015-0202)) received in the Office of the 
     President of the Senate on April 23, 2015; to the Committee 
     on Commerce, Science, and Transportation.
       EC-1422. 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; 
     Barge-based Fireworks, Sturgeon Bay, Wisconsin'' ((RIN1625-
     AA00) (Docket No. USCG-2015-0213)) received in the Office of 
     the President of the Senate on April 23, 2015; to the 
     Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation.
       EC-1423. 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; 
     Naval Helicopter Association (NHA) Red Bull Helicopter 
     Demonstration; San Diego Bay, San Diego, CA'' ((RIN1625-AA00) 
     (Docket No. USCG-2015-0137)) received in the Office of the 
     President of the Senate on April 23, 2015; to the Committee 
     on Commerce, Science, and Transportation.
       EC-1424. 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; 
     Rock and Roll Hall of Fame and Museum Fireworks Display; Lake 
     Erie, Cleveland, OH'' ((RIN1625-AA00) (Docket No. USCG-2015-
     0186)) received in the Office of the President of the Senate 
     on April 23, 2015; to the Committee on Commerce, Science, and 
     Transportation.
       EC-1425. 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; 
     Marina del Rey Fireworks Show, Santa Monica Bay; Marina del 
     Rey, California'' ((RIN1625-AA00) (Docket No. USCG-2015-
     0155)) received in the Office of the President of the Senate 
     on April 23, 2015; to the Committee on Commerce, Science, and 
     Transportation.
       EC-1426. 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; 
     Sellwood Bridge Construction, Willamette River, Portland, 
     OR'' ((RIN1625-AA00) (Docket No. USCG-2015-0187)) received in 
     the Office of the President of the Senate on April 23, 2015; 
     to the Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation.
       EC-1427. 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; 
     Naval Helicopter Association (NHA) Red Bull Helicopter 
     Demonstration; San Diego Bay, San Diego, CA'' ((RIN1625-AA00) 
     (Docket No. USCG-2015-0137)) received in the Office of the 
     President of the Senate on April 23, 2015; to the Committee 
     on Commerce, Science, and Transportation.
       EC-1428. 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; 
     Vessel Fire and Escort, Port of New York, NJ, NY'' ((RIN1625-
     AA00) (Docket No. USCG-2015-0189)) received in the Office of 
     the President of the Senate on April 23, 2015; to the 
     Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation.
       EC-1429. 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; 
     Delaware River; Marcus Hook, PA'' ((RIN1625-AA00) (Docket No. 
     USCG-2015-0129)) received in the Office of the President of 
     the Senate on April 23, 2015; to the Committee on Commerce, 
     Science, and Transportation.
       EC-1430. 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; 
     Tesoro Terminal Protest: Port of Long Beach Harbor; Pacific 
     Ocean, California'' ((RIN1625-AA00) (Docket No. USCG-2015-
     0163)) received in the Office of the President of the Senate 
     on April 23, 2015; to the Committee on Commerce, Science, and 
     Transportation.
       EC-1431. 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; Mantua Creek, Paulsboro, NJ'' 
     ((RIN1625-AA09) (Docket No. USCG-2014-0807)) received in the 
     Office of the President of the Senate on April 23, 2015; to 
     the Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation.
       EC-1432. 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; Coquille River, Bandon, OR'' ((RIN1625-
     AA09) (Docket No. USCG-2014-0213)) received in the Office of 
     the President of the Senate on April 23, 2015; to the 
     Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation.
       EC-1433. 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; Hoquiam River, Hoquiam, WA'' ((RIN1625-
     AA09) (Docket No. USCG-2014-1029)) received in the Office of 
     the President of the Senate on April 23, 2015; to the 
     Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation.
       EC-1434. 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; Ontonagon River, Ontonagon, MI'' 
     ((RIN1625-AA09) (Docket No. USCG-2015-0082)) received in the 
     Office of the President of the Senate on April 23, 2015; to 
     the Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation.
       EC-1435. 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; Taylor Bayou Outfall Canal (Joint 
     Outfall Canal), TX'' ((RIN1625-AA09) (Docket No. USCG-2014-
     0386)) received in the Office of the President of the Senate 
     on April 23, 2015; to the Committee on Commerce, Science, and 
     Transportation.
       EC-1436. 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; Hebda Cup Rowing Regatta; Detroit River, 
     Wyandotte, MI'' ((RIN1625-AA08) (Docket No. USCG-2015-0190)) 
     received in the Office of the President of the Senate on 
     April 23, 2015; to the Committee on Commerce, Science, and 
     Transportation.
       EC-1437. 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; Glass City Scrimmage; Maumee River, Toledo, 
     OH'' ((RIN1625-AA08) (Docket No. USCG-2015-0185)) received in 
     the Office of the President of the Senate on April 23, 2015; 
     to the Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation.
       EC-1438. 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 and Safety Zones; Recurring Marine Events 
     and Fireworks Displays within the Fifth Coast Guard 
     District'' ((RIN1625-AA08) (Docket No. USCG-2014-1011)) 
     received in the Office of the President of the Senate on 
     April 23, 2015; to the Committee on Commerce, Science, and 
     Transportation.
       EC-1439. 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; Charleston Race Week, Charleston Harbor; 
     Charleston, SC'' ((RIN1625-AA08) (Docket No. USCG-2015-0018)) 
     received in the Office of the President of the Senate on 
     April 23, 2015; to the Committee on Commerce, Science, and 
     Transportation.
       EC-1440. 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; San Salvador Launch and Procession; San 
     Diego Bay, San Diego, CA'' ((RIN1625-AA08) (Docket No. USCG-
     2015-0138)) received in the Office of the President of the 
     Senate on April 23, 2015; to the Committee on Commerce, 
     Science, and Transportation.
       EC-1441. A communication from the Attorney-Advisor, U.S. 
     Coast Guard, Department of Homeland Security, transmitting, 
     pursuant to law, the report of a rule entitled 
     ``Consolidation of Officer in Charge, Marine Inspection for 
     Outer Continental Shelf Activities; Eighth Coast Guard 
     District; Technical, Organizational, and Conforming 
     Amendments'' ((RIN1625-AB88) (Docket No. USCG-2013-0491)) 
     received in the Office of the President of the Senate on 
     April 23, 2015; to

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     the Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation.
       EC-1442. A communication from the Attorney-Advisor, U.S. 
     Coast Guard, Department of Homeland Security, transmitting, 
     pursuant to law, the report of a rule entitled ``Electrical 
     Equipment in Hazardous Locations'' ((RIN1625-AC00) (Docket 
     No. USCG-2012-0850)) received in the Office of the President 
     of the Senate on April 23, 2015; to the Committee on 
     Commerce, Science, and Transportation.
       EC-1443. A communication from the Chief of Staff, Media 
     Bureau, Federal Communications Commission, transmitting, 
     pursuant to law, the report of a rule entitled ``Amendment of 
     Section 73.202(b), FM Table of Allotments, FM Broadcast 
     Stations (Sagaponack, New York)'' ((MB Docket No. 14-253) (DA 
     15-441)) received in the Office of the President of the 
     Senate on April 22, 2015; to the Committee on Commerce, 
     Science, and Transportation.
       EC-1444. A communication from the Secretary of the 
     Commission, Bureau of Consumer Protection, Federal Trade 
     Commission, transmitting, pursuant to law, the report of a 
     rule entitled ``Energy and Water Use Labeling for Consumer 
     Products Under the Energy Policy and Conservation Act (Energy 
     Labeling Rule)'' (RIN3084-AB15) received in the Office of the 
     President of the Senate on April 22, 2015; to the Committee 
     on Commerce, Science, and Transportation.
       EC-1445. A communication from the Secretary of the 
     Commission, Bureau of Consumer Protection, Federal Trade 
     Commission, transmitting, pursuant to law, the report of a 
     rule entitled ``Energy Labeling Rule'' (RIN3084-AB03) 
     received in the Office of the President of the Senate on 
     April 22, 2015; to the Committee on Commerce, Science, and 
     Transportation.
       EC-1446. A communication from the Secretary of the 
     Commission, Bureau of Consumer Protection, Federal Trade 
     Commission, transmitting, pursuant to law, the report of a 
     rule entitled ``Trade Regulation Rule Concerning Cooling-Off 
     Period for Sales Made at Homes or at Certain Other 
     Locations'' (RIN3084-AB10) received in the Office of the 
     President of the Senate on April 22, 2015; to the Committee 
     on Commerce, Science, and Transportation.
       EC-1447. A communication from the Secretary of the 
     Commission, Bureau of Consumer Protection, Federal Trade 
     Commission, transmitting, pursuant to law, the report of a 
     rule entitled ``Energy Labeling Rule'' (RIN3084-AB03) 
     received in the Office of the President of the Senate on 
     April 27, 2015; to the Committee on Commerce, Science, and 
     Transportation.
       EC-1448. A communication from the Secretary of the 
     Commission, Bureau of Consumer Protection, Federal Trade 
     Commission, transmitting, pursuant to law, the report of a 
     rule entitled ``Revisions to Rules of Practice'' (16 CFR Part 
     4) received in the Office of the President of the Senate on 
     April 27, 2015; to the Committee on Commerce, Science, and 
     Transportation.
       EC-1449. A communication from the Secretary of the 
     Commission, Bureau of Consumer Protection, Federal Trade 
     Commission, transmitting, pursuant to law, the report of a 
     rule entitled ``Revisions to Rules of Practice'' (16 CFR 
     Parts 2, 3, and 4) received in the Office of the President of 
     the Senate on April 27, 2015; to the Committee on Commerce, 
     Science, and Transportation.
       EC-1450. A communication from the Management and Program 
     Analyst, Federal Aviation Administration, Department of 
     Transportation, transmitting, pursuant to law, the report of 
     a rule entitled ``Amendment of Restricted Area Boundary 
     Descriptions; Joint Base Lewis-McChord, WA'' ((RIN2120-AA66) 
     (Docket No. FAA-2015-0618)) received during adjournment of 
     the Senate in the Office of the President of the Senate on 
     April 24, 2015; to the Committee on Commerce, Science, and 
     Transportation.
       EC-1451. A communication from the Management and Program 
     Analyst, Federal Aviation Administration, Department of 
     Transportation, transmitting, pursuant to law, the report of 
     a rule entitled ``Standard Instrument Approach Procedures, 
     and Takeoff Minimums and Obstacle Departure Procedures; 
     Miscellaneous Amendments (81); Amdt. No. 3635'' (RIN2120-
     AA65) received during adjournment of the Senate in the Office 
     of the President of the Senate on April 24, 2015; to the 
     Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation.
       EC-1452. A communication from the Management and Program 
     Analyst, Federal Aviation Administration, Department of 
     Transportation, transmitting, pursuant to law, the report of 
     a rule entitled ``Standard Instrument Approach Procedures, 
     and Takeoff Minimums and Obstacle Departure Procedures; 
     Miscellaneous Amendments (119); Amdt. No. 3638'' (RIN2120-
     AA65) received during adjournment of the Senate in the Office 
     of the President of the Senate on April 24, 2015; to the 
     Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation.
       EC-1453. A communication from the Management and Program 
     Analyst, Federal Aviation Administration, Department of 
     Transportation, transmitting, pursuant to law, the report of 
     a rule entitled ``Standard Instrument Approach Procedures, 
     and Takeoff Minimums and Obstacle Departure Procedures; 
     Miscellaneous Amendments (62); Amdt. No. 3637'' (RIN2120-
     AA65) received during adjournment of the Senate in the Office 
     of the President of the Senate on April 24, 2015; to the 
     Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation.
       EC-1454. A communication from the Management and Program 
     Analyst, Federal Aviation Administration, Department of 
     Transportation, transmitting, pursuant to law, the report of 
     a rule entitled ``Standard Instrument Approach Procedures, 
     and Takeoff Minimums and Obstacle Departure Procedures; 
     Miscellaneous Amendments (84); Amdt. No. 3636'' (RIN2120-
     AA65) received during adjournment of the Senate in the Office 
     of the President of the Senate on April 24, 2015; to the 
     Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation.
       EC-1455. A communication from the Management and Program 
     Analyst, Federal Aviation Administration, Department of 
     Transportation, transmitting, pursuant to law, the report of 
     a rule entitled ``Airworthiness Directives; Airbus 
     Airplanes'' ((RIN2120-AA64) (Docket No. FAA-2014-0123)) 
     received during adjournment of the Senate in the Office of 
     the President of the Senate on April 24, 2015; to the 
     Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation.
       EC-1456. A communication from the Management and Program 
     Analyst, Federal Aviation Administration, Department of 
     Transportation, transmitting, pursuant to law, the report of 
     a rule entitled ``Airworthiness Directives; Agusta S.p.A. 
     Helicopters'' ((RIN2120-AA64) (Docket No. FAA-2015-0908)) 
     received during adjournment of the Senate in the Office of 
     the President of the Senate on April 24, 2015; to the 
     Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation.
       EC-1457. A communication from the Management and Program 
     Analyst, Federal Aviation Administration, Department of 
     Transportation, transmitting, pursuant to law, the report of 
     a rule entitled ``Airworthiness Directives; Lockheed Martin 
     Corporation/Lockheed Martin Aeronautics Company Airplanes'' 
     ((RIN2120-AA64) (Docket No. FAA-2014-0627)) received during 
     adjournment of the Senate in the Office of the President of 
     the Senate on April 24, 2015; to the Committee on Commerce, 
     Science, and Transportation.
       EC-1458. A communication from the Management and Program 
     Analyst, Federal Aviation Administration, Department of 
     Transportation, transmitting, pursuant to law, the report of 
     a rule entitled ``Airworthiness Directives; BAE Systems 
     (Operations) Limited Airplanes'' ((RIN2120-AA64) (Docket No. 
     FAA-2014-0621)) received during adjournment of the Senate in 
     the Office of the President of the Senate on April 24, 2015; 
     to the Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation.
       EC-1459. A communication from the Management and Program 
     Analyst, Federal Aviation Administration, Department of 
     Transportation, transmitting, pursuant to law, the report of 
     a rule entitled ``Airworthiness Directives; Dassault Aviation 
     Airplanes'' ((RIN2120-AA64) (Docket No. FAA-2015-0825)) 
     received during adjournment of the Senate in the Office of 
     the President of the Senate on April 24, 2015; to the 
     Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation.
       EC-1460. A communication from the Management and Program 
     Analyst, Federal Aviation Administration, Department of 
     Transportation, transmitting, pursuant to law, the report of 
     a rule entitled ``Airworthiness Directives; PILATUS Aircraft 
     Limited Airplanes'' ((RIN2120-AA64) (Docket No. FAA-2015-
     0132)) received during adjournment of the Senate in the 
     Office of the President of the Senate on April 24, 2015; to 
     the Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation.
       EC-1461. A communication from the Management and Program 
     Analyst, Federal Aviation Administration, Department of 
     Transportation, transmitting, pursuant to law, the report of 
     a rule entitled ``Airworthiness Directives; The Boeing 
     Company Airplanes'' ((RIN2120-AA64) (Docket No. FAA-2014-
     0920)) received during adjournment of the Senate in the 
     Office of the President of the Senate on April 24, 2015; to 
     the Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation.
       EC-1462. A communication from the Management and Program 
     Analyst, Federal Aviation Administration, Department of 
     Transportation, transmitting, pursuant to law, the report of 
     a rule entitled ``Airworthiness Directives; Rolls-Royce plc 
     Turbofan Engines'' ((RIN2120-AA64) (Docket No. FAA-2014-
     0904)) received during adjournment of the Senate in the 
     Office of the President of the Senate on April 24, 2015; to 
     the Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation.
       EC-1463. A communication from the Management and Program 
     Analyst, Federal Aviation Administration, Department of 
     Transportation, transmitting, pursuant to law, the report of 
     a rule entitled ``Airworthiness Directives; Cessna Aircraft 
     Company Airplanes'' ((RIN2120-AA64) (Docket No. FAA-2015-
     0839)) received during adjournment of the Senate in the 
     Office of the President of the Senate on April 24, 2015; to 
     the Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation.
       EC-1464. A communication from the Management and Program 
     Analyst, Federal

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     Aviation Administration, Department of Transportation, 
     transmitting, pursuant to law, the report of a rule entitled 
     ``IFR Altitudes; Miscellaneous Amendments'' (RIN2120-AA63) 
     received during adjournment of the Senate in the Office of 
     the President of the Senate on April 24, 2015; to the 
     Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation.
       EC-1465. A communication from the Attorney-Advisor, Office 
     of the General Counsel, Department of Transportation, 
     transmitting, pursuant to law, a report relative to a vacancy 
     in the position of Administrator, Federal Highway 
     Administration, Department of Transportation, received during 
     adjournment of the Senate in the Office of the President of 
     the Senate on April 24, 2015; to the Committee on Commerce, 
     Science, and Transportation.
       EC-1466. A communication from the Attorney-Advisor, Office 
     of the General Counsel, Department of Transportation, 
     transmitting, pursuant to law, a report relative to a vacancy 
     in the position of Administrator, Federal Motor Carrier 
     Safety Administration, Department of Transportation, received 
     during adjournment of the Senate in the Office of the 
     President of the Senate on April 24, 2015; to the Committee 
     on Commerce, Science, and Transportation.
       EC-1467. A communication from the Director of the 
     Regulatory Management Division, Environmental Protection 
     Agency, transmitting, pursuant to law, the report of a rule 
     entitled ``Revisions to the California State Implementation 
     Plan, Yolo-Solano Air Quality Management District'' (FRL No. 
     9926-19-Region 9) received in the Office of the President of 
     the Senate on April 22, 2015; to the Committee on Environment 
     and Public Works.
       EC-1468. A communication from the Director of the 
     Regulatory Management Division, Environmental Protection 
     Agency, transmitting, pursuant to law, the report of a rule 
     entitled ``Revisions to the California State Implementation 
     Plan, Feather River Air Quality Management District'' (FRL 
     No. 9924-77-Region 9) received in the Office of the President 
     of the Senate on April 22, 2015; to the Committee on 
     Environment and Public Works.
       EC-1469. A communication from the Director of the 
     Regulatory Management Division, Environmental Protection 
     Agency, transmitting, pursuant to law, the report of a rule 
     entitled ``Approval and Promulgation of Implementation Plans; 
     Washington: Prevention of Significant Deterioration and 
     Visibility Protection'' (FRL No. 9926-95-Region 10) received 
     in the Office of the President of the Senate on April 22, 
     2015; to the Committee on Environment and Public Works.
       EC-1470. A communication from the Director of the 
     Regulatory Management Division, Environmental Protection 
     Agency, transmitting, pursuant to law, the report of a rule 
     entitled ``Approval and Promulgation of Air Quality 
     Implementation Plans; Pennsylvania; Redesignation of the 
     Harrisburg-Lebanon-Carlisle-York Nonattainment Areas to 
     Attainment for the 1997 Annual and the 2006 24-Hour Fine 
     Particulate Matter Standard; Correction'' (FRL No. 9926-79-
     Region 3) received in the Office of the President of the 
     Senate on April 22, 2015; to the Committee on Environment and 
     Public Works.
       EC-1471. A communication from the Director of the 
     Regulatory Management Division, Environmental Protection 
     Agency, transmitting, pursuant to law, the report of a rule 
     entitled ``Approval and Promulgation of Air Quality 
     Implementation Plans; Montana; Revised Format for Materials 
     Being Incorporated by Reference for Montana'' (FRL No. 9924-
     80-Region 8) received in the Office of the President of the 
     Senate on April 22, 2015; to the Committee on Environment and 
     Public Works.
       EC-1472. A communication from the Director of Congressional 
     Affairs, Nuclear Regulatory Commission, transmitting, 
     pursuant to law, the report of a rule entitled ``Managing the 
     Safety/Security Interface'' (Regulatory Guide 5.74, Revision 
     1) received in the Office of the President of the Senate on 
     April 23, 2015; to the Committee on Environment and Public 
     Works.
       EC-1473. A communication from the Assistant Secretary for 
     Legislation, Department of Health and Human Services, 
     transmitting, pursuant to law, a report entitled ``Finalizing 
     Medicare Rules under Section 902 of the Medicare Prescription 
     Drug, Improvement, and Modernization Act of 2003 (MMA) for 
     Calendar Year (CY) 2014''; to the Committee on Finance.
       EC-1474. A communication from the Assistant Secretary for 
     Legislation, Department of Health and Human Services, 
     transmitting, pursuant to law, a report entitled ``Open 
     Payments Program Report to Congress''; to the Committee on 
     Finance.
       EC-1475. 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 ``IRC Section 5000C--Qualified Income Tax 
     Treaty Countries'' (Notice 2015-35) received during 
     adjournment of the Senate in the Office of the President of 
     the Senate on April 24, 2015; to the Committee on Finance.
       EC-1476. 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--May 2015'' (Rev. 
     Rul. 2015-8) received during adjournment of the Senate in the 
     Office of the President of the Senate on April 24, 2015; to 
     the Committee on Finance.
       EC-1477. 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 the General Welfare 
     Exclusion to Indian Tribal Government Programs That Provide 
     Benefits to Tribal Members'' (Notice 2015-34) received during 
     adjournment of the Senate in the Office of the President of 
     the Senate on April 24, 2015; to the Committee on Finance.
       EC-1478. A communication from the Secretary of Education, 
     transmitting, pursuant to law, the report of a rule entitled 
     ``Assistance to States for the Education of Children with 
     Disabilities'' ((RIN1820-AB65) (Docket ID ED-2012-OSERS-
     0020)) received in the Office of the President of the Senate 
     on April 22, 2015; to the Committee on Health, Education, 
     Labor, and Pensions.
       EC-1479. A communication from the General Counsel, Pension 
     Benefit Guaranty Corporation, transmitting, pursuant to law, 
     the report of a rule entitled ``Allocation of Assets in 
     Single-Employer Plans; Benefits Payable in Terminated Single-
     Employer Plans; Interest Assumptions for Valuing and Paying 
     Benefits'' (29 CFR Part 4022 and 29 CFR Part 4044) received 
     during adjournment of the Senate in the Office of the 
     President of the Senate on April 24, 2015; to the Committee 
     on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions.
       EC-1480. A communication from the Secretary of Health and 
     Human Services, transmitting, pursuant to law, a financial 
     report relative to the Medical Device User Fee Amendments of 
     2012 for fiscal year 2014; to the Committee on Health, 
     Education, Labor, and Pensions.
       EC-1481. A communication from the Director of Regulations 
     Policy and Management Staff, Food and Drug Administration, 
     Department of Health and Human Services, transmitting, 
     pursuant to law, the report of a rule entitled 
     ``Administrative Detention of Drugs Intended for Human or 
     Animal Use; Correction'' (Docket No. FDA-2013-N-0365) 
     received in the Office of the President of the Senate on 
     April 27, 2015; to the Committee on Health, Education, Labor, 
     and Pensions.
       EC-1482. A communication from the Chief of Staff, Media 
     Bureau, Federal Communications Commission, transmitting, 
     pursuant to law, the report of a rule entitled ``Amendment of 
     Section 73.202(b), FM Table of Allotments, FM Broadcast 
     Stations (Shelter Island, New York)'' ((MB Docket No. 14-255) 
     (DA 15-442)) received in the Office of the President of the 
     Senate on April 22, 2015; to the Committee on Commerce, 
     Science, and Transportation.
       EC-1483. A communication from the Chairman of the Council 
     of the District of Columbia, transmitting, pursuant to law, a 
     report on D.C. Act 20-596, ``Limitations on the Use of 
     Restraints Amendment Act of 2014''; to the Committee on 
     Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs.
       EC-1484. A communication from the Chairman of the Council 
     of the District of Columbia, transmitting, pursuant to law, a 
     report on D.C. Act 21-48, ``Reproductive Health Non-
     Discrimination Clarification Temporary Amendment Act of 
     2015''; to the Committee on Homeland Security and 
     Governmental Affairs.
       EC-1485. A communication from the Chairman of the Council 
     of the District of Columbia, transmitting, pursuant to law, a 
     report on D.C. Act 21-49, ``Marijuana Possession 
     Decriminalization Clarification Temporary Amendment Act of 
     2015''; to the Committee on Homeland Security and 
     Governmental Affairs.
       EC-1486. A communication from the Assistant Attorney 
     General, Office of Legislative Affairs, Department of 
     Justice, transmitting, pursuant to law, three (3) reports 
     relative to vacancies in the Department of Justice, received 
     in the Office of the President of the Senate on April 23, 
     2015; to the Committee on the Judiciary.
       EC-1487. A communication from the Chief Impact Analyst, 
     Veterans Health Administration, Department of Veterans 
     Affairs, transmitting, pursuant to law, the report of a rule 
     entitled ``Updating Certain Delegations of Authority in VA 
     Medical Regulations'' (RIN2900-AP17) received in the Office 
     of the President of the Senate on April 23, 2015; to the 
     Committee on Veterans' Affairs.
       EC-1488. A communication from the Chairman of the Council 
     of the District of Columbia, transmitting, pursuant to law, a 
     report on D.C. Act 20-492, ``Student Nutrition on Winter 
     Weather Days Act of 2014''; to the Committee on Homeland 
     Security and Governmental Affairs.
       EC-1489. A communication from the Chairman of the Council 
     of the District of Columbia, transmitting, pursuant to law, a 
     report on D.C. Act 21-37, ``H Street, N.E., Retail Priority 
     Area Clarification Temporary Amendment Act of 2015''; to the 
     Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs.
       EC-1490. A communication from the Chairman of the Council 
     of the District of Columbia, transmitting, pursuant to law, a 
     report

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     on D.C. Act 21-38, ``Wage Theft Prevention Clarification 
     Temporary Amendment Act of 2015''; to the Committee on 
     Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs.
       EC-1491. A communication from the Chairman of the Council 
     of the District of Columbia, transmitting, pursuant to law, a 
     report on D.C. Act 21-39, ``Public Charter School Priority 
     Enrollment Temporary Amendment Act of 2015''; to the 
     Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs.
       EC-1492. A communication from the Chairman of the Council 
     of the District of Columbia, transmitting, pursuant to law, a 
     report on D.C. Act 21-40, ``Chancellor of the District of 
     Columbia Public Schools Salary Adjustment Temporary Amendment 
     Act of 2015''; to the Committee on Homeland Security and 
     Governmental Affairs.
       EC-1493. A communication from the Chairman of the Council 
     of the District of Columbia, transmitting, pursuant to law, a 
     report on D.C. Act 21-41, ``Health Benefit Exchange Authority 
     Financial Sustainability Temporary Amendment Act of 2015''; 
     to the Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental 
     Affairs.
       EC-1494. A communication from the Chairman of the Council 
     of the District of Columbia, transmitting, pursuant to law, a 
     report on D.C. Act 21-42, ``Educator Evaluation Data 
     Protection Temporary Amendment Act of 2015''; to the 
     Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs.
       EC-1495. A communication from the Chairman of the Council 
     of the District of Columbia, transmitting, pursuant to law, a 
     report on D.C. Act 21-43, ``At-Risk Funding Temporary 
     Amendment Act of 2015''; to the Committee on Homeland 
     Security and Governmental Affairs.
       EC-1496. A communication from the Chairman of the Council 
     of the District of Columbia, transmitting, pursuant to law, a 
     report on D.C. Act 21-44, ``Vending Regulations Temporary 
     Amendment Act of 2015''; to the Committee on Homeland 
     Security and Governmental Affairs.
       EC-1497. A communication from the Chairman of the Council 
     of the District of Columbia, transmitting, pursuant to law, a 
     report on D.C. Act 21-47, ``Testing Integrity Temporary 
     Amendment Act of 2015''; to the Committee on Homeland 
     Security and Governmental Affairs.

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