[Congressional Record (Bound Edition), Volume 163 (2017), Part 1]
[Senate]
[Pages 118-130]
[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-1. A communication from the Director of the Regulatory 
     Management Division, Environmental Protection Agency, 
     transmitting, pursuant to law, the report of a rule entitled 
     ``Bifenthrin; Pesticide Tolerances for Emergency Exemptions'' 
     (FRL No. 9954-47) received during adjournment of the Senate 
     in the Office of the President of the Senate on December 14, 
     2016; to the Committee on Agriculture, Nutrition, and 
     Forestry.
       EC-2. A communication from the Director of the Regulatory 
     Management Division, Environmental Protection Agency, 
     transmitting, pursuant to law, the report of a rule entitled 
     ``Pesticides; Certification of Pesticide Applicators'' (FRL 
     No. 9956-70) received during adjournment of the Senate in the 
     Office of the President of the Senate on December 14, 2016; 
     to the Committee on Agriculture, Nutrition, and Forestry.
       EC-3. A communication from the Administrator of the 
     Specialty Crops Program, Agricultural Marketing Service, 
     Department of Agriculture, transmitting, pursuant to law, the 
     report of a rule entitled ``Changes to Reporting and 
     Notification Requirements and Other Clarifying Changes for 
     Imported Fruits, Vegetables, and Specialty Crops'' (Docket 
     No. AMS-SC-16-0083) received during adjournment of the Senate 
     in the Office of the President of the Senate on December 16, 
     2016; to the Committee on Agriculture, Nutrition, and 
     Forestry.
       EC-4. A communication from the Secretary of the Commodity 
     Futures Trading Commission, transmitting, pursuant to law, 
     the report of a rule entitled ``Aggregation of Positions'' 
     (RIN3038-AD82) received during adjournment of the Senate in 
     the Office of the President of the Senate on December 16, 
     2016; to the Committee on Agriculture, Nutrition, and 
     Forestry.
       EC-5. A communication from the Chief of the Planning and 
     Regulatory Affairs Branch, Food and Nutrition Service, 
     Department of

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     Agriculture, transmitting, pursuant to law, the report of a 
     rule entitled ``Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program: 
     Photo Electronic Benefit Transfer (EBT) Card Implementation 
     Requirements'' (RIN0584-AE45) received during adjournment of 
     the Senate in the Office of the President of the Senate on 
     December 20, 2016; to the Committee on Agriculture, 
     Nutrition, and Forestry.
       EC-6. A communication from the Chief of the Planning and 
     Regulatory Affairs Branch, Food and Nutrition Service, 
     Department of Agriculture, transmitting, pursuant to law, the 
     report of a rule entitled ``Enhancing Retailer Standards in 
     the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP)'' 
     (RIN0584-AE27) received during adjournment of the Senate in 
     the Office of the President of the Senate on December 20, 
     2016; to the Committee on Agriculture, Nutrition, and 
     Forestry.
       EC-7. A communication from the Director of the Regulatory 
     Management Division, Environmental Protection Agency, 
     transmitting, pursuant to law, the report of a rule entitled 
     ``Flumioxazin; Pesticide Tolerances'' (FRL No. 9955-45) 
     received during adjournment of the Senate in the Office of 
     the President of the Senate on December 20, 2016; to the 
     Committee on Agriculture, Nutrition, and Forestry.
       EC-8. A communication from the Management and Program 
     Analyst, Forest Service, Department of Agriculture, 
     transmitting, pursuant to law, the report of a rule entitled 
     ``National Forest System Land Management Planning'' (RIN0596-
     AD28) received during adjournment of the Senate in the Office 
     of the President of the Senate on December 20, 2016; to the 
     Committee on Agriculture, Nutrition, and Forestry.
       EC-9. A communication from the Director of Defense 
     Procurement and Acquisition Policy, Department of Defense, 
     transmitting, pursuant to law, the report of a rule entitled 
     ``Defense Federal Acquisition Regulation Supplement: New 
     Qualifying Country--Estonia'' ((RIN0750-AJ18) (DFARS Case 
     2017-D001)) received during adjournment of the Senate in the 
     Office of the President of the Senate on December 15, 2016; 
     to the Committee on Armed Services.
       EC-10. A communication from the Director of Defense 
     Procurement and Acquisition Policy, Department of Defense, 
     transmitting, pursuant to law, the report of a rule entitled 
     ``Defense Federal Acquisition Regulation Supplement: Contract 
     Financing'' ((RIN0750-AI90) (DFARS Case 2015-D026)) received 
     during adjournment of the Senate in the Office of the 
     President of the Senate on December 15, 2016; to the 
     Committee on Armed Services.
       EC-11. A communication from the Alternate Federal Register 
     Liaison Officer, Office of the Secretary, Department of 
     Defense, transmitting, pursuant to law, the report of a rule 
     entitled ``Interstate Compact on Educational Opportunity for 
     Military Children'' (RIN0790-AJ33) received during 
     adjournment of the Senate in the Office of the President of 
     the Senate on December 20, 2016; to the Committee on Armed 
     Services.
       EC-12. A communication from the Chairman of the Federal 
     Maritime Commission, transmitting, pursuant to law, a report 
     relative to a violation of the Antideficiency Act; to the 
     Committee on Appropriations.
       EC-13. A communication from the Assistant Secretary, 
     Legislative Affairs, Department of State, transmitting, 
     pursuant to law, a report entitled ``Iran-Related 
     Multilateral Sanctions Regime Efforts'' covering the period 
     February 7, 2016 to August 6, 2016; to the Committees on 
     Banking, Housing, and Urban Affairs; Finance; and Foreign 
     Relations.
       EC-14. A communication from the Administrator of the 
     Specialty Crops Program, Agricultural Marketing Service, 
     Department of Agriculture, transmitting, pursuant to law, the 
     report of a rule entitled ``Domestic Dates Produced or Packed 
     in Riverside County, California; Decreased Assessment Rate'' 
     (Docket No. AMS-SC-16-0084) received during adjournment of 
     the Senate in the Office of the President of the Senate on 
     December 29, 2016; to the Committee on Agriculture, 
     Nutrition, and Forestry.
       EC-15. A communication from the Administrator of the 
     Specialty Crops Program, Agricultural Marketing Service, 
     Department of Agriculture, transmitting, pursuant to law, the 
     report of a rule entitled ``Almonds Grown in California; 
     Increased Assessment Rate'' (Docket No. AMS-SC-16-0045) 
     received during adjournment of the Senate in the Office of 
     the President of the Senate on December 29, 2016; to the 
     Committee on Agriculture, Nutrition, and Forestry.
       EC-16. A communication from the Administrator of the 
     Specialty Crops Program, Agricultural Marketing Service, 
     Department of Agriculture, transmitting, pursuant to law, the 
     report of a rule entitled ``Cherries Grown in Designated 
     Counties in Washington; Increased Assessment Rate'' (Docket 
     No. AMS-SC-16-0077) received during adjournment of the Senate 
     in the Office of the President of the Senate on December 29, 
     2016; to the Committee on Agriculture, Nutrition, and 
     Forestry.
       EC-17. A communication from the Administrator of the 
     Specialty Crops Program, Agricultural Marketing Service, 
     Department of Agriculture, transmitting, pursuant to law, the 
     report of a rule entitled ``Walnuts Grown in California; 
     Increased Assessment Rate'' (Docket No. AMS-SC-16-0062) 
     received during adjournment of the Senate in the Office of 
     the President of the Senate on December 29, 2016; to the 
     Committee on Agriculture, Nutrition, and Forestry.
       EC-18. A communication from the Chief of the Planning and 
     Regulatory Affairs Branch, Food and Nutrition Service, 
     Department of Agriculture, transmitting, pursuant to law, the 
     report of a rule entitled ``Supplemental Nutrition Assistance 
     Program Promotion'' (RIN0584-AE44) received during 
     adjournment of the Senate in the Office of the President of 
     the Senate on December 28, 2016; to the Committee on 
     Agriculture, Nutrition, and Forestry.
       EC-19. A communication from the Under Secretary of Defense 
     (Comptroller), transmitting, pursuant to law, a report 
     relative to violations of the Antideficiency Act that 
     involved fiscal years 2004 and 2005 Operations and 
     Maintenance, Army, and was assigned case number 15-03; to the 
     Committee on Appropriations.
       EC-20. A communication from the Under Secretary of Defense 
     (Comptroller), transmitting, pursuant to law, a semiannual 
     report entitled, ``Acceptance of Contributions for Defense 
     Programs, Projects, and Activities; Defense Cooperation 
     Account'' and a semiannual listing of personal property 
     contributed by coalition partners; to the Committee on Armed 
     Services.
       EC-21. A communication from the Assistant Secretary of 
     Defense (Special Operations/Low-Intensity Conflict), 
     transmitting, pursuant to law, the fiscal year 2014 annual 
     report on the Regional Defense Combating Terrorism Fellowship 
     Program; to the Committee on Armed Services.
       EC-22. A communication from the Director of Legislative 
     Affairs, Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation, transmitting, 
     pursuant to law, the report of a rule entitled ``Expanded 
     Examination Cycle for Certain Small Insured Depository 
     Institutions and U.S. Branches and Agencies of Foreign 
     Banks'' (RIN3064-AE42) received during adjournment of the 
     Senate in the Office of the President of the Senate on 
     December 22, 2016; to the Committee on Banking, Housing, and 
     Urban Affairs.
       EC-23. 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; (Chambers and Harris 
     Counties, TX, et al.)'' ((44 CFR Part 64) (Docket No. FEMA-
     2016-0002)) during adjournment of the Senate in the Office of 
     the President of the Senate on December 30, 2016; to the 
     Committee on Banking, Housing, and Urban Affairs.
       EC-24. A communication from the Chief Counsel, Federal 
     Emergency Management Agency, Department of Homeland Security, 
     transmitting, pursuant to law, the report of a rule entitled 
     ``National Flood Insurance Program (NFIP): Financial 
     Assistance/Subsidy Arrangement'' ((RIN1660-AA86) (Docket No. 
     FEMA-2016-0012)) received during adjournment of the Senate in 
     the Office of the President of the Senate on December 30, 
     2016; to the Committee on Banking, Housing, and Urban 
     Affairs.
       EC-25. A communication from the Acting Assistant Secretary 
     for Export Administration, Bureau of Industry and Security, 
     Department of Commerce, transmitting, pursuant to law, the 
     report of a rule entitled ``Russian Sanctions: Addition of 
     Certain Entities to the Entity List, and Clarification of 
     License Review Policy'' (RIN0694-AH25) received during 
     adjournment of the Senate in the Office of the President of 
     the Senate on December 29, 2016; to the Committee on Banking, 
     Housing, and Urban Affairs.
       EC-26. A communication from the Associate General Counsel 
     for Legislation and Regulations, Office of the Secretary, 
     Department of Housing and Urban Development, transmitting, 
     pursuant to law, the report of a rule entitled ``Narrowing 
     the Digital Divide Through Installation of Broadband 
     Infrastructure in HUD-Funded New Construction and Substantial 
     Rehabilitation of Multifamily Rental Housing'' (RIN2501-AD75) 
     received during adjournment of the Senate in the Office of 
     the President of the Senate on December 29, 2016; to the 
     Committee on Banking, Housing, and Urban Affairs.
       EC-27. A communication from the Senior Counsel, Legal 
     Division, Bureau of Consumer Financial Protection, 
     transmitting, pursuant to law, the report of a rule entitled 
     ``Safe Harbors From Liability Under the Fair Debt Collection 
     Practices Act for Certain Actions Taken in Compliance with 
     Mortgage Servicing Rules Under the Real Estate Settlement 
     Procedures Act (Regulation X) and the Truth in Lending Act 
     (Regulation Z)'' (RIN3170-AA49) received during adjournment 
     of the Senate in the Office of the President of the Senate on 
     December 28, 2016; to the Committee on Banking, Housing, and 
     Urban Affairs.
       EC-28. A communication from the Senior Counsel, Legal 
     Division, Bureau of Consumer Financial Protection, 
     transmitting, pursuant to law, the report of a rule entitled 
     ``Amendments to the 22013 Mortgage Rules Under the Real 
     Estate Settlement Procedures'' (RIN3170-AA49) received during 
     adjournment of the Senate in the Office of the

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     President of the Senate on December 28, 2016; to the 
     Committee on Banking, Housing, and Urban Affairs.
       EC-29. 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 Western Balkans 
     that was declared in Executive Order 13219 of June 26, 2001; 
     to the Committee on Banking, Housing, and Urban Affairs.
       EC-30. A communication from the Assistant to the Board of 
     Governors of the Federal Reserve System, transmitting, 
     pursuant to law, the report of a rule entitled ``Appraisals 
     for Higher-Priced Mortgage Loans Exemption Threshold'' 
     (RIN7100-AD90) received during adjournment of the Senate in 
     the Office of the President of the Senate on December 28, 
     2016; to the Committee on Banking, Housing, and Urban 
     Affairs.
       EC-31. A communication from the Assistant to the Board of 
     Governors of the Federal Reserve System, transmitting, 
     pursuant to law, the report of a rule entitled ``Consumer 
     Leasing (Regulation M)'' (RIN3170-AA66) received during 
     adjournment of the Senate in the Office of the President of 
     the Senate on December 28, 2016; to the Committee on Banking, 
     Housing, and Urban Affairs.
       EC-32. A communication from the Assistant to the Board of 
     Governors of the Federal Reserve System, transmitting, 
     pursuant to law, the report of a rule entitled ``Liquidity 
     Coverage Ratio: Public Disclosure Requirements; Extension of 
     Compliance Period for Certain Companies to Meet the Liquidity 
     Coverage Ratio Requirements'' (RIN7100-AE39) received during 
     adjournment of the Senate in the Office of the President of 
     the Senate on December 28, 2016; to the Committee on Banking, 
     Housing, and Urban Affairs.
       EC-33. A communication from the Assistant to the Board of 
     Governors of the Federal Reserve System, transmitting, 
     pursuant to law, the report of a rule entitled ``Truth in 
     Lending (Regulation Z)'' (RIN7100-AA67) received during 
     adjournment of the Senate in the Office of the President of 
     the Senate on December 28, 2016; to the Committee on Banking, 
     Housing, and Urban Affairs.
       EC-34. A communication from the Secretary of the Treasury, 
     transmitting, pursuant to law, a six-month periodic report on 
     the national emergency with respect to terrorists who 
     threaten to disrupt the Middle East peace process that was 
     declared in Executive Order 12947 of January 23, 1995; to the 
     Committee on Banking, Housing, and Urban Affairs.
       EC-35. A communication from the Associate General Counsel 
     for Legislation and Regulations, Office of Community Planning 
     and Development , Department of Housing and Urban 
     Development, transmitting, pursuant to law, the report of a 
     rule entitled ``Modernizing HUD's Consolidated Planning 
     Process to Narrow the Digital Divide and Increase Resilience 
     to Natural Hazards'' (RIN2506-AC41) received during 
     adjournment of the Senate in the Office of the President of 
     the Senate on December 28, 2016; to the Committee on Banking, 
     Housing, and Urban Affairs.
       EC-36. A communication from the Secretary of the Treasury, 
     transmitting, pursuant to law, a six-month periodic report on 
     the national emergency that was declared in Executive Order 
     13405 of June 16, 2006, with respect to Belarus; to the 
     Committee on Banking, Housing, and Urban Affairs.
       EC-37. A communication from the Secretary of the Treasury, 
     transmitting, pursuant to law, a six-month periodic report on 
     the national emergency with respect to North Korea that was 
     declared in Executive Order 13466 of June 26, 2008; to the 
     Committee on Banking, Housing, and Urban Affairs.
       EC-38. 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 (Walton County, GA, et 
     al.)'' ((44 CFR Part 64) (Docket No. FEMA-2016-0002)) 
     received during adjournment of the Senate in the Office of 
     the President of the Senate on December 28, 2016; to the 
     Committee on Banking, Housing, and Urban Affairs.
       EC-39. 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 (McKean County, PA, et 
     al.)'' ((44 CFR Part 64) (Docket No. FEMA-2016-0002)) 
     received during adjournment of the Senate in the Office of 
     the President of the Senate on December 28, 2016; to the 
     Committee on Banking, Housing, and Urban Affairs.
       EC-40. A communication from the Counsel, Legal Division, 
     Bureau of Consumer Financial Protection, transmitting, 
     pursuant to law, the report of a rule entitled ``Home 
     Mortgage Disclosure (Regulation C) Adjustment to Asset-Size 
     Exemption Threshold'' (12 CFR Part 1003) received during 
     adjournment of the Senate in the Office of the President of 
     the Senate on December 20, 2016; to the Committee on Banking, 
     Housing, and Urban Affairs.
       EC-41. A communication from the President of the United 
     States, transmitting, pursuant to law, a report relative to 
     the issuance of an Executive Order that takes additional 
     steps to address the increasing use of significant malicious 
     cyber-enabled activities to undermine democratic processes or 
     institutions with respect to the national emergency 
     originally declared in Executive Order 13694 of April 1, 
     2015; to the Committee on Banking, Housing, and Urban 
     Affairs.
       EC-42. A communication from the General Counsel of the 
     Federal Housing Finance Agency, transmitting, pursuant to 
     law, the report of a rule entitled ``Acquired Member Assets'' 
     (RIN2590-AA80) received during adjournment of the Senate in 
     the Office of the President of the Senate on December 13, 
     2016; to the Committee on Banking, Housing, and Urban 
     Affairs.
       EC-43. A communication from the Associate General Counsel 
     for Legislation and Regulations, Office of Public and Indian 
     Housing, Department of Housing and Urban Development, 
     transmitting, pursuant to law, the report of a rule entitled 
     ``Instituting Smoke-Free Public Housing'' (RIN2577-AC97) 
     received during adjournment of the Senate in the Office of 
     the President of the Senate on December 13, 2016; to the 
     Committee on Banking, Housing, and Urban Affairs.
       EC-44. A communication from the General Counsel of the 
     Federal Housing Finance Agency, transmitting, pursuant to 
     law, the report of a rule entitled ``Federal Home Loan Bank 
     New Business Activities Final Rule'' (RIN2590-AA84) received 
     during adjournment of the Senate in the Office of the 
     President of the Senate on December 14, 2016; to the 
     Committee on Banking, Housing, and Urban Affairs.
       EC-45. A communication from the Secretary of Commerce, 
     transmitting, pursuant to law, the Department of Commerce's 
     Bureau of Industry and Security Annual Report for fiscal year 
     2016; to the Committee on Banking, Housing, and Urban 
     Affairs.
       EC-46. A communication from the General Counsel of the 
     Federal Housing Finance Agency, transmitting, pursuant to 
     law, the report of a rule entitled ``Enterprise Duty to Serve 
     Underserved Markets'' (RIN2590-AA27) received during 
     adjournment of the Senate in the Office of the President of 
     the Senate on December 14, 2016; to the Committee on Banking, 
     Housing, and Urban Affairs.
       EC-47. A communication from the Assistant Director for 
     Legislative Affairs, Consumer Financial Protection Bureau, 
     transmitting, pursuant to law, the Annual Report of the 
     Consumer Financial Protection Bureau on College Credit Cards; 
     to the Committee on Banking, Housing, and Urban Affairs.
       EC-48. A communication from the Regulatory Specialist of 
     the Legislative and Regulatory Activities Division, Office of 
     the Comptroller of the Currency, Department of the Treasury, 
     transmitting, pursuant to law, the report of a rule entitled 
     ``Expanded Examination Cycle for Certain Small Insured 
     Depository Institutions and U.S. Branches and Agencies of 
     Foreign Banks'' (RIN1557-AE01) received during adjournment of 
     the Senate in the Office of the President of the Senate on 
     December 16, 2016; to the Committee on Banking, Housing, and 
     Urban Affairs.
       EC-49. A communication from the Assistant Director for 
     Legislative Affairs, Consumer Financial Protection Bureau, 
     transmitting, pursuant to law, the Semiannual Report of the 
     Bureau for the period from April 1, 2016 through September 
     30, 2016; to the Committee on Banking, Housing, and Urban 
     Affairs.
       EC-50. A communication from the Associate General Counsel 
     for Legislation and Regulations, Office of the Secretary, 
     Department of Housing and Urban Development, transmitting, 
     pursuant to law, the report of a rule entitled ``Housing 
     Counseling: New Certification Requirements'' (RIN2502-AI94) 
     received during adjournment of the Senate in the Office of 
     the President of the Senate on December 20, 2016; to the 
     Committee on Banking, Housing, and Urban Affairs.
       EC-51. A communication from the Director of Legislative 
     Affairs, Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation, transmitting, 
     pursuant to law, the report of a rule entitled 
     ``Recordkeeping for Timely Deposit Insurance Determination'' 
     (RIN3064-AE33) received during adjournment of the Senate in 
     the Office of the President of the Senate on December 20, 
     2016; to the Committee on Banking, Housing, and Urban 
     Affairs.
       EC-52. A communication from the Assistant Secretary for 
     Export Administration, Bureau of Industry and Security, 
     Department of Commerce, transmitting, pursuant to law, the 
     report of a rule entitled ``Addition of Certain Persons to 
     the Entity List'' (RIN0694-AH21) received during adjournment 
     of the Senate in the Office of the President of the Senate on 
     December 20, 2016; to the Committee on Banking, Housing, and 
     Urban Affairs.
       EC-53. A communication from the Director, Office of 
     Management and Budget, Executive Office of the President, 
     transmitting, pursuant to law, a report relative to 
     discretionary appropriations legislation; to the Committee on 
     the Budget.
       EC-54. A communication from the Assistant General Counsel 
     for Legislation, Regulation and Energy Efficiency, Department 
     of Energy, transmitting, pursuant to law, the report of a 
     rule entitled ``Inflation Adjustment of Civil Monetary 
     Penalties'' (RIN1990-

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     AA46) received during adjournment of the Senate in the Office 
     of the President of the Senate on December 30, 2016; to the 
     Committee on Energy and Natural Resources.
       EC-55. A communication from the Assistant General Counsel 
     for Legislation, Regulation and Energy Efficiency, Department 
     of Energy, transmitting, pursuant to law, the report of a 
     rule entitled ``Energy Conservation Program: Test Procedure 
     for Walk-in Coolers and Walk-in Freezers'' (RIN1904-AD72) 
     received during adjournment of the Senate in the Office of 
     the President of Senate on December 29, 2016; to the 
     Committee on Energy and Natural Resources.
       EC-56. A communication from the Departmental Freedom of 
     Information Act Officer, Office of the Secretary, Department 
     of the Interior, transmitting, pursuant to law, the report of 
     a rule entitled ``Freedom of Information Act Regulations'' 
     (RIN1093-AA21) received during adjournment of the Senate in 
     the Office of the President of the Senate on December 20, 
     2016; to the Committee on Energy and Natural Resources.
       EC-57. A communication from the Division Chief of 
     Regulatory Affairs, Bureau of Land Management, Department of 
     the Interior, transmitting, pursuant to law, the report of a 
     rule entitled ``Resource Management Planning'' (RIN1004-AE39) 
     received during adjournment of the Senate in the Office of 
     the President of the Senate on December 12, 2016; to the 
     Committee on Energy and Natural Resources.
       EC-58. A communication from the Assistant General Counsel 
     for Legislation, Regulation and Energy Efficiency, Department 
     of Energy, transmitting, pursuant to law, the report of a 
     rule entitled ``Energy Conservation Program: Test Procedure 
     for Uninterruptible Power Supplies'' (RIN1904-AD68) received 
     during adjournment of the Senate in the Office of the 
     President of Senate on December 13, 2016; to the Committee on 
     Energy and Natural Resources.
       EC-59. A communication from the Assistant General Counsel 
     for Legislation, Regulation and Energy Efficiency, Department 
     of Energy, transmitting, pursuant to law, the report of a 
     rule entitled ``Energy Conservation Program: Test Procedure 
     for Commercial Packaged Boilers'' (RIN1904-AD16) received 
     during adjournment of the Senate in the Office of the 
     President of Senate on December 13, 2016; to the Committee on 
     Energy and Natural Resources.
       EC-60. A communication from the Assistant General Counsel 
     for Legislation, Regulation and Energy Efficiency, Department 
     of Energy, transmitting, pursuant to law, the report of a 
     rule entitled ``Energy Conservation Program: Energy 
     Conservation Standards for Residential Dishwashers'' 
     (RIN1904-AD24) received during adjournment of the Senate in 
     the Office of the President of Senate on December 13, 2016; 
     to the Committee on Energy and Natural Resources.
       EC-61. 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, Cape Hatteras National 
     Seashore--Off-Road Vehicle Management'' (RIN1024-AE33) 
     received during adjournment of the Senate in the Office of 
     the President of the Senate on December 16, 2016; to the 
     Committee on Energy and Natural Resources.
       EC-62. A communication from the Assistant General Counsel 
     for Legislation, Regulation and Energy Efficiency, Department 
     of Energy, transmitting, pursuant to law, the report of a 
     rule entitled ``Energy Conservation Program: Test Procedures 
     for Cooking Products'' (RIN1904-AC71) received during 
     adjournment of the Senate in the Office of the President of 
     Senate on December 16, 2016; to the Committee on Energy and 
     Natural Resources.
       EC-63. A communication from the General Counsel, Federal 
     Energy Regulatory Commission, transmitting, pursuant to law, 
     the report of a rule entitled ``Reliability Standard for 
     Transmission System Planned Performance for Geomagnetic 
     Disturbance Events'' ((RIN1902-AF25 and RIN1902-AF11) (Docket 
     Nos. RM16-15-000 and RM15-25-001)) received during 
     adjournment of the Senate in the Office of the President of 
     the Senate on December 20, 2016; to the Committee on Energy 
     and Natural Resources.
       EC-64. A communication from the Division Chief of 
     Regulatory Affairs, Bureau of Land Management, Department of 
     the Interior, transmitting, pursuant to law, the report of a 
     rule entitled ``Competitive Processes, Terms, and Conditions 
     for Leasing Public Lands for Solar and Wind Energy 
     Development and Technical Changes and Corrections'' (RIN1004-
     AE24) received during adjournment of the Senate in the Office 
     of the President of the Senate on December 20, 2016; to the 
     Committee on Energy and Natural Resources.
       EC-65. A communication from the Assistant General Counsel 
     for Legislation, Regulation and Energy Efficiency, Department 
     of Energy, transmitting, pursuant to law, the report of a 
     rule entitled ``Procedural Rules for DOE Nuclear Activities'' 
     (RIN1992-AA52) received during adjournment of the Senate in 
     the Office of the President of Senate on December 29, 2016; 
     to the Committee on Energy and Natural Resources.
       EC-66. A communication from the Assistant General Counsel 
     for Legislation, Regulation and Energy Efficiency, Department 
     of Energy, transmitting, pursuant to law, the report of a 
     rule entitled ``Revision of the Department of Energy's 
     Freedom of Information Act (FOIA) Regulations'' (RIN1901-
     AB41) received during adjournment of the Senate in the Office 
     of the President of Senate on December 29, 2016; to the 
     Committee on Energy and Natural Resources.
       EC-67. A communication from the Counsel, Legal Division, 
     Bureau of Consumer Financial Protection, transmitting, 
     pursuant to law, the report of a rule entitled ``Truth in 
     Lending Act (Regulation Z) Adjustment to Asset-Size Exemption 
     Threshold'' (12 CFR Part 1026) received during adjournment of 
     the Senate in the Office of the President of the Senate on 
     December 20, 2016; to the Committee on Banking, Housing, and 
     Urban Affairs.
       EC-68. A communication from the Director of Congressional 
     Affairs, Office of General Counsel, Nuclear Regulatory 
     Commission, transmitting, pursuant to law, the report of a 
     rule entitled ``Increase in the Maximum Amount of Primary 
     Nuclear Liability Insurance'' ((RIN3150-AJ71) (NRC-2016-
     0164)) received during adjournment of the Senate in the 
     Office of the President of the Senate on December 30, 2016; 
     to the Committee on Environment and Public Works.
       EC-69. A communication from the Director of Congressional 
     Affairs, Office of General Counsel, Nuclear Regulatory 
     Commission, transmitting, pursuant to law, the report of a 
     rule entitled ``Withdrawal of Regulatory Guides 1.3, 1.4, and 
     1.5'' (NRC-2016-0246) received during adjournment of the 
     Senate in the Office of the President of the Senate on 
     December 30, 2016; to the Committee on Environment and Public 
     Works.
       EC-70. A communication from the Assistant Secretary of the 
     Army (Civil Works), transmitting, pursuant to law, the 2016 
     Project Deauthorization list; to the Committee on Environment 
     and Public Works.
       EC-71. A communication from the Administrator of the 
     Environmental Protection Agency, transmitting, pursuant to 
     law, a report entitled ``Fiscal Year 2014 Superfund Five-Year 
     Review Report to Congress''; to the Committee on Environment 
     and Public Works.
       EC-72. A communication from the Director of Congressional 
     Affairs, Office of New Reactors, Nuclear Regulatory 
     Commission, transmitting, pursuant to law, the report of a 
     rule entitled ``Changes to Aging Management Guidance for 
     Various Steam Generator Components'' (LR-ISG-2016-01) 
     received during adjournment of the Senate in the Office of 
     the President of the Senate on December 12, 2016; to the 
     Committee on Environment and Public Works.
       EC-73. A communication from the Director, Office of 
     Congressional Affairs, Nuclear Regulatory Agency, 
     transmitting, pursuant to law, the report of a rule entitled 
     ``Assessing the Technical Adequacy of the Advanced Light-
     Water Reactor Probabilistic Risk Assessment for the Design 
     Certification Application and Combined License Application'' 
     (DC/COL-ISG-028) received during adjournment of the Senate in 
     the Office of the President of the Senate on December 12, 
     2016; to the Committee on Environment and Public Works.
       EC-74. 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 Unregulated Contaminant Monitoring Rule 
     (UCMR 4) for Public Water Systems and Announcement of Public 
     Meeting'' ((RIN2040-AF49) (FRL-9956-71-OW)) received during 
     adjournment of the Senate in the Office of the President of 
     the Senate on December 14, 2016; to the Committee on 
     Environment and Public Works.
       EC-75. A communication from the Director of the Regulatory 
     Management Division, Environmental Protection Agency, 
     transmitting, pursuant to law, the report of a rule entitled 
     ``Reclassification of the Sheboygan, Wisconsin Area to 
     Moderate Nonattainment for the 2008 Ozone National Ambient 
     Air Quality Standards'' (FRL-9956-95-Region 5) received 
     during adjournment of the Senate in the Office of the 
     President of the Senate on December 14, 2016; to the 
     Committee on Environment and Public Works.
       EC-76. A communication from the Director of the Regulatory 
     Management Division, Environmental Protection Agency, 
     transmitting, pursuant to law, the report of a rule entitled 
     ``Promulgation of Certain Federal Water Quality Standards 
     Applicable to Maine'' ((RIN2040-AF59) (FRL-9952-99-OW)) 
     received during adjournment of the Senate in the Office of 
     the President of the Senate on December 14, 2016; to the 
     Committee on Environment and Public Works.
       EC-77. A communication from the Director of the Regulatory 
     Management Division, Environmental Protection Agency, 
     transmitting, pursuant to law, the report of a rule entitled 
     ``Determination of Nonattainment and Reclassification of the 
     Houston-Galveston-Brazoria 2008 8-hour Ozone Nonattainment 
     Area; Texas'' (FRL-9956-08-Region 6) received during 
     adjournment of the Senate in the Office of the President of 
     the Senate on December 14, 2016; to the Committee on 
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       EC-78. A communication from the Director of the Regulatory 
     Management Division, Environmental Protection Agency, 
     transmitting, pursuant to law, the report of a rule entitled 
     ``Credit Assistance for Water Infrastructure Projects'' 
     ((RIN2040-AF63) (FRL-9953-24-OW)) received during adjournment 
     of the Senate in the Office of the President of the Senate on 
     December 14, 2016; to the Committee on Environment and Public 
     Works.
       EC-79. 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 Limited Approval and Limited Disapproval of 
     Air Quality Implementation Plans; California; Northern Sonoma 
     County Air Pollution Control District; Stationary Source 
     Permits; Correcting Amendment'' (FRL-9956-65-Region 9) 
     received during adjournment of the Senate in the Office of 
     the President of the Senate on December 14, 2016; to the 
     Committee on Environment and Public Works.
       EC-80. A communication from the Director of the Regulatory 
     Management Division, Environmental Protection Agency, 
     transmitting, pursuant to law, the report of a rule entitled 
     ``Air Plan Approval; TN; Revisions to the Knox County Portion 
     of the TN SIP'' (FRL-9956-63-Region 4) received during 
     adjournment of the Senate in the Office of the President of 
     the Senate on December 14, 2016; to the Committee on 
     Environment and Public Works.
       EC-81. A communication from the Director of the Regulatory 
     Management Division, Environmental Protection Agency, 
     transmitting, pursuant to law, the report of a rule entitled 
     ``Air Plan Approval; Tennessee; Regional Haze Progress 
     Report'' (FRL-9956-90-Region 4) received during adjournment 
     of the Senate in the Office of the President of the Senate on 
     December 14, 2016; to the Committee on Environment and Public 
     Works.
       EC-82. A communication from the Director of the Regulatory 
     Management Division, Environmental Protection Agency, 
     transmitting, pursuant to law, the report of a rule entitled 
     ``Air Plan Approval; Ohio; Redesignation of the Ohio portion 
     of the Cincinnati, Ohio-Kentucky-Indiana Area to Attainment 
     of the 2008 Ozone Standard'' (FRL-9956-60-Region 5) received 
     during adjournment of the Senate in the Office of the 
     President of the Senate on December 14, 2016; to the 
     Committee on Environment and Public Works.
       EC-83. A communication from the Director of the Regulatory 
     Management Division, Environmental Protection Agency, 
     transmitting, pursuant to law, the report of a rule entitled 
     ``Air Plan Approval; Ohio; Redesignation of the Columbus, 
     Ohio Area to Attainment of the 2008 Ozone Standard'' (FRL-
     9956-59-Region 5) received during adjournment of the Senate 
     in the Office of the President of the Senate on December 14, 
     2016; to the Committee on Environment and Public Works.
       EC-84. A communication from the Director of the Regulatory 
     Management Division, Environmental Protection Agency, 
     transmitting, pursuant to law, the report of a rule entitled 
     ``Air Plan Approval; Michigan; Part 9 Miscellaneous Rules'' 
     (FRL-9956-62-Region 5) received during adjournment of the 
     Senate in the Office of the President of the Senate on 
     December 14, 2016; to the Committee on Environment and Public 
     Works.
       EC-85. A communication from the Eagle Program Manager, Fish 
     and Wildlife Service, Department of the Interior, 
     transmitting, pursuant to law, the report of a rule entitled 
     ``Eagle Permits; Revisions to Regulations for Eagle 
     Incidental Take and Take of Eagle Nests'' (RIN1018-AY30) 
     received during adjournment of the Senate in the Office of 
     the President of the Senate on December 16, 2016; to the 
     Committee on Environment and Public Works.
       EC-86. A communication from the Director, Office of 
     Congressional Affairs, Nuclear Regulatory Agency, 
     transmitting, pursuant to law, the report of a rule entitled 
     ``Fitness for Duty--Operational Program'' (NUREG-0800) 
     received during adjournment of the Senate in the Office of 
     the President of the Senate on December 20, 2016; to the 
     Committee on Environment and Public Works.
       EC-87. A communication from the Director of the Regulatory 
     Management Division, Environmental Protection Agency, 
     transmitting, pursuant to law, the report of a rule entitled 
     ``Protection of Visibility: Amendments to Requirements for 
     State Plans'' ((RIN2060-AS55) (FRL No. 9957-05-OAR)) received 
     during adjournment of the Senate in the Office of the 
     President of the Senate on December 20, 2016; to the 
     Committee on Environment and Public Works.
       EC-88. 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 and 
     Designation of Areas for Air Quality Planning Purposes; 
     Louisiana; Redesignation of Baton Rouge 2008 8-Hour Ozone 
     Nonattainment Area to Attainment'' (FRL No. 9956-92-Region 6) 
     received during adjournment of the Senate in the Office of 
     the President of the Senate on December 20, 2016; to the 
     Committee on Environment and Public Works.
       EC-89. A communication from the Director of the Regulatory 
     Management Division, Environmental Protection Agency, 
     transmitting, pursuant to law, the report of a rule entitled 
     ``Determination of Attainment of the 2008 Ozone National 
     Ambient Air Quality Standards; Eastern San Luis Obispo, 
     California'' (FRL No. 9956-98-Region 9) received during 
     adjournment of the Senate in the Office of the President of 
     the Senate on December 20, 2016; to the Committee on 
     Environment and Public Works.
       EC-90. 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; Maryland; Control of Volatile Organic Compounds 
     Emissions from Fiberglass Boat Manufacturing Materials'' (FRL 
     No. 9957-20-Region 3) received during adjournment of the 
     Senate in the Office of the President of the Senate on 
     December 20, 2016; to the Committee on Environment and Public 
     Works.
       EC-91. 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 Limited Approval and Limited Disapproval of 
     California State Implementation Plan Revisions; Butte County 
     Air Quality Management District; Stationary Source Permits'' 
     (FRL No. 9955-16-Region 9) received during adjournment of the 
     Senate in the Office of the President of the Senate on 
     December 20, 2016; to the Committee on Environment and Public 
     Works.
       EC-92. A communication from the Director of the Regulatory 
     Management Division, Environmental Protection Agency, 
     transmitting, pursuant to law, the report of a rule entitled 
     ``Air Plan Approval; Mississippi; Interstate Transport 
     (Prongs 1 and 2) for the 2010 1-hour NO2 Standard'' (FRL No. 
     9957-09-Region 4) received during adjournment of the Senate 
     in the Office of the President of the Senate on December 20, 
     2016; to the Committee on Environment and Public Works.
       EC-93. A communication from the Director of the Regulatory 
     Management Division, Environmental Protection Agency, 
     transmitting, pursuant to law, the report of a rule entitled 
     ``Air Plan Approval; MA; Infrastructure State Implementation 
     Plan Requirements'' (FRL No. 9952-94-Region 1) received 
     during adjournment of the Senate in the Office of the 
     President of the Senate on December 20, 2016; to the 
     Committee on Environment and Public Works.
       EC-94. A communication from the Director of the Regulatory 
     Management Division, Environmental Protection Agency, 
     transmitting, pursuant to law, the report of a rule entitled 
     ``Addition of a Subsurface Intrusion Component to the Hazard 
     Ranking System'' ((RIN2050-AG67) (FRL No. 9956-58-OLEM)) 
     received during adjournment of the Senate in the Office of 
     the President of the Senate on December 20, 2016; to the 
     Committee on Environment and Public Works.
       EC-95. A communication from the Director of the Regulatory 
     Management Division, Environmental Protection Agency, 
     transmitting, pursuant to law, the report of a rule entitled 
     ``Significant New Use Rules on Certain Chemical Substances; 
     Technical Correction'' ((RIN2070-AB27) (FRL No. 9956-13)) 
     received during adjournment of the Senate in the Office of 
     the President of the Senate on December 20, 2016; to the 
     Committee on Environment and Public Works.
       EC-96. A communication from the Director of the Regulatory 
     Management Division, Environmental Protection Agency, 
     transmitting, pursuant to law, the report of a rule entitled 
     ``Determination of Attainment of the 2008 Ozone National 
     Ambient Air Quality Standards; Mariposa County, California'' 
     (FRL No. 9956-66-Region 9) received during adjournment of the 
     Senate in the Office of the President of the Senate on 
     December 20, 2016; to the Committee on Environment and Public 
     Works.
       EC-97. A communication from the Secretary of 
     Transportation, transmitting, pursuant to law, a report 
     entitled ``2015 Status of the Nation's Highways, Bridges, and 
     Transit: Conditions and Performance''; to the Committee on 
     Environment and Public Works.
       EC-98. A communication from the Chief of the Trade and 
     Commercial Regulations Branch, Bureau of Customs and Border 
     Protection, Department of Homeland Security, transmitting, 
     pursuant to law, the report of a rule entitled ``Toxic 
     Substance Control Act Chemical Substance Import Certification 
     Process Revisions'' (RIN1515-AE13) received during 
     adjournment of the Senate in the Office of the President of 
     the Senate on December 20, 2016; to the Committee on Finance.
       EC-99. A communication from the Chief of the Trade and 
     Commercial Regulations Branch, Bureau of Customs and Border 
     Protection, Department of Homeland Security, transmitting, 
     pursuant to law, the report of a rule entitled ``Importations 
     of Certain Vehicles and Engines Subject to Federal 
     Antipollution Emission Standards'' (RIN1515-AE11) received 
     during adjournment of the Senate in the Office of the 
     President of the Senate on December 20, 2016; to the 
     Committee on Finance.
       EC-100. 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

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     Rates--January 2017'' (Rev. Rul. 2017-2) received during 
     adjournment of the Senate in the Office of the President of 
     the Senate on December 20, 2016; to the Committee on Finance.
       EC-101. A communication from the Chief of the Publications 
     and Regulations Branch, Internal Revenue Service, Department 
     of the Treasury, transmitting, pursuant to law, the report of 
     a rule entitled ``Revenue Ruling: 2016 Base Period T-Bill 
     Rate'' (Rev. Rul. 2017-01) received during adjournment of the 
     Senate in the Office of the President of the Senate on 
     December 22, 2016; to the Committee on Finance.
       EC-102. 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 ``Medicare Program; Conditions for Coverage 
     for End-Stage Renal Disease Facilities--Third Party Payment'' 
     ((RIN0938-AT11) (CMS-3337-IFC)) received during adjournment 
     of the Senate in the Office of the President of the Senate on 
     December 13, 2016; to the Committee on Finance.
       EC-103. 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 ``Eligibility for Exemption from User Fee 
     Requirement for Employee Plans Determination Letter 
     Applications Filed on or After January 1, 2017'' (Notice 
     2017-1) received during adjournment of the Senate in the 
     Office of the President of the Senate on December 20, 2016; 
     to the Committee on Finance.
       EC-104. 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 ``Beginning of Construction for Sections 45 
     and 48'' (Notice 2017-04) received during adjournment of the 
     Senate in the Office of the President of the Senate on 
     December 20, 2016; to the Committee on Finance.
       EC-105. 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 ``2016 Required Amendments List for Qualified 
     Retirement Plans'' (Notice 2016-80) received during 
     adjournment of the Senate in the Office of the President of 
     the Senate on December 20, 2016; to the Committee on Finance.
       EC-106. 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 ``Standard Mileage Rate'' (Notice 2016-79) 
     received during adjournment of the Senate in the Office of 
     the President of the Senate on December 20, 2016; to the 
     Committee on Finance.
       EC-107. 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 ``Extension of Eligibility Rule Waivers for 
     Certain Automatic Changes Made to comply with the Final 
     Tangible Property Regulations'' (Notice 2017-6) received 
     during adjournment of the Senate in the Office of the 
     President of the Senate on December 22, 2016; to the 
     Committee on Finance.
       EC-108. 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 ``Premium Tax Credit Regulation VI'' 
     ((RIN1545-BN50) (TD 9804)) received during adjournment of the 
     Senate in the Office of the President of the Senate on 
     December 20, 2016; to the Committee on Finance.
       EC-109. 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 ``Guidance Regarding Predecessors and 
     Successors Under Section 355(e); Limitation on Gain 
     Recognition; Guidance Under Section 355(f)'' ((RIN1545-BN18) 
     (TD 9805)) received during adjournment of the Senate in the 
     Office of the President of the Senate on December 20, 2016; 
     to the Committee on Finance.
       EC-110. 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 ``Treatment of Certain Transfers of Property 
     to Foreign Corporations'' ((RIN1545-BL87) (TD 9803)) received 
     during adjournment of the Senate in the Office of the 
     President of the Senate on December 20, 2016; to the 
     Committee on Finance.
       EC-111. 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 ``Treatment of Certain Domestic Entities 
     Disregarded as Separate from Their Owners as Corporations for 
     Purposes of Section 6038A'' ((RIN1545-BM94) (TD 9796)) 
     received during adjournment of the Senate in the Office of 
     the President of the Senate on December 20, 2016; to the 
     Committee on Finance.
       EC-112. 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 ``Disclosures of Return Information Reflected 
     on Returns to Officers and Employees of the Department of 
     Commerce for Certain Statistical Purposes and Related 
     Activities'' ((RIN1545-BN64) (TD 9802)) received during 
     adjournment of the Senate in the Office of the President of 
     the Senate on December 14, 2016; to the Committee on Finance.
       EC-113. 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 ``Issue Price Definition for Tax-Exempt 
     Bonds'' ((RIN1545-BM46) (TD 9801)) received during 
     adjournment of the Senate in the Office of the President of 
     the Senate on December 14, 2016; to the Committee on Finance.
       EC-114. A communication from the Director, Office of 
     Regulations and Reports Clearance, Social Security 
     Administration, transmitting, pursuant to law, the report of 
     a rule entitled ``Implementation of the NICS Improvement 
     Amendments Act of 2007'' (RIN0960-AH95) received during 
     adjournment of the Senate in the Office of the President of 
     the Senate on December 20, 2016; to the Committee on Finance.
       EC-115. A communication from the Director, Office of 
     Regulations and Reports Clearance, Social Security 
     Administration, transmitting, pursuant to law, the report of 
     a rule entitled ``Ensuring Program Uniformity at the Hearing 
     and Appeals Council Levels of the Administrative Review 
     Process'' (RIN0960-AH71) received during adjournment of the 
     Senate in the Office of the President of the Senate on 
     December 15, 2016; to the Committee on Finance.
       EC-116. A communication from the Regulations Coordinator, 
     Administration for Children and Families, Department of 
     Health and Human Services, transmitting, pursuant to law, the 
     report of a rule entitled ``Flexibility, Efficiency, and 
     Modernization in Child Support Enforcement Programs'' 
     (RIN0970-AC50 and RIN0938-AR92) received during adjournment 
     of the Senate in the Office of the President of the Senate on 
     December 20, 2016; to the Committee on Finance.
       EC-117. A communication from the Regulations Coordinator, 
     Administration for Children and Families, Department of 
     Health and Human Services, transmitting, pursuant to law, the 
     report of a rule entitled ``Adoption and Foster Care Analysis 
     and Reporting System'' (RIN0970-AC47) received during 
     adjournment of the Senate in the Office of the President of 
     the Senate on December 13, 2016; to the Committee on Finance.
       EC-118. 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 ``Total Loss-Absorbing Capacity Instruments'' 
     (Rev. Proc. 2017-12) received during adjournment of the 
     Senate in the Office of the President of the Senate on 
     December 20, 2016; to the Committee on Finance.
       EC-119. A communication from the Attorney, International 
     Trade Administration, Department of Commerce, transmitting, 
     pursuant to law, the report of a rule entitled ``Correction 
     to Applicability Date for Modification of Regulations 
     Regarding Price Adjustments in Antidumping Duty Proceedings'' 
     (RIN0625-AB02) received during adjournment of the Senate in 
     the Office of the President of the Senate on December 15, 
     2016; to the Committee on Finance.
       EC-120. A communication from the Assistant Secretary for 
     Legislation, Department of Health and Human Services, 
     transmitting, pursuant to law, a report entitled ``Report to 
     Congress: Results and Performance of the Hospital Value-Based 
     Purchasing Program''; to the Committee on Finance.
       EC-121. A communication from the Assistant Secretary, 
     Legislative Affairs, Department of State, transmitting, 
     pursuant to law, the report of a rule entitled ``Amendment to 
     the International Traffic in Arms Regulations: Revision of 
     U.S. Munitions List Category XV'' (RIN1400-AD33) received 
     during adjournment of the Senate in the Office of the 
     President of the Senate on December 30, 2016; to the 
     Committee on Foreign Relations.
       EC-122. 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 2016-
     0178--2016-0182); to the Committee on Foreign Relations.
       EC-123. 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 2016-
     0169--2016-0177); to the Committee on Foreign Relations.
       EC-124. A communication from the Director, Defense Security 
     Cooperation Agency, Department of Defense, transmitting, 
     pursuant to law, the report of Presidential Determination No. 
     2013-06 relative to defense services to France in their 
     efforts to secure Mali from terrorists and violent extremists 
     and Presidential Determination No. 2014-13 relative to 
     defense services to France for continued support efforts in 
     Mali, Niger, and

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     Chad; to the Committee on Foreign Relations.
       EC-125. A communication from the Assistant Attorney 
     General, Office of Legislative Affairs, Department of 
     Justice, transmitting, pursuant to law, a report entitled 
     ``Report of the Attorney General to the Congress of the 
     United States on the Administration of the Foreign Agents 
     Registration Act of 1938, as amended, for the six months 
     ending December 31, 2015''; to the Committee on Foreign 
     Relations.
       EC-126. A communication from the Assistant Secretary, 
     Legislative Affairs, Department of State, transmitting, 
     pursuant to law, a report relative to section 36(c) and 36(d) 
     of the Arms Export Control Act (DDTC 16-102); to the 
     Committee on Foreign Relations.
       EC-127. A communication from the Assistant Secretary, 
     Legislative Affairs, Department of State, transmitting, 
     pursuant to law, a report relative to the Chemical Weapons 
     Convention and the Australia Group; to the Committee on 
     Foreign Relations.
       EC-128. A communication from the Assistant Attorney 
     General, Office of Legislative Affairs, Department of 
     Justice, transmitting, pursuant to law, a report entitled 
     ``Report of the Attorney General to the Congress of the 
     United States on the Administration of the Foreign Agents 
     Registration Act of 1938, as amended, for the six months 
     ending December 31, 2015''; to the Committee on Foreign 
     Relations.
       EC-129. A communication from the Regulations Coordinator, 
     Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services, Department of 
     Health and Human Services, transmitting, pursuant to law, the 
     report of a rule entitled ``Patient Protection and Affordable 
     Care Act; HHS Notice of Benefit Payment Parameters for 2018; 
     Amendments to Special Enrollment Periods and the Consumer 
     Operated and Oriented Plan Program'' ((RIN0938-AS95 and 
     RIN0938-AS87) (CMS-9934-F)) received during adjournment of 
     the Senate in the Office of the President of the Senate on 
     December 16, 2016; to the Committee on Health, Education, 
     Labor, and Pensions.
       EC-130. A communication from the Director of Regulations 
     and Policy Management Staff, Food and Drug Administration, 
     Department of Health and Human Services, transmitting, 
     pursuant to law, the report of a rule entitled ``Refuse to 
     Accept Procedures for Premarket Tobacco Product Submissions'' 
     (Docket No. FDA-2016-N-1555) received during adjournment of 
     the Senate in the Office of the President of the Senate on 
     December 30, 2016; to the Committee on Health, Education, 
     Labor, and Pensions.
       EC-131. A communication from the Assistant Secretary for 
     Occupational Safety and Health, Department of Labor, 
     transmitting, pursuant to law, the report of a rule entitled 
     ``Procedures for Handling Retaliation Complaints Under 
     Section 31307 of the Moving Ahead for Progress in the 21st 
     Century Act (MAP-21)'' (RIN1218-AC88) received during 
     adjournment of the Senate in the Office of the President of 
     the Senate on December 28, 2016; to the Committee on Health, 
     Education, Labor, and Pensions.
       EC-132. A communication from the Deputy Assistant 
     Secretary, Employee Benefits Security Administration, 
     Department of Labor, transmitting, pursuant to law, the 
     report of a rule entitled ``Interpretive Bulletin Relating to 
     the Exercise of Shareholder Rights and Written Statements of 
     Investment Policy, Including Proxy Voting Policies or 
     Guidelines'' (RIN1210-AB78) received during adjournment of 
     the Senate in the Office of the President of the Senate on 
     December 29, 2016; to the Committee on Health, Education, 
     Labor, and Pensions.
       EC-133. A communication from the Assistant General Counsel 
     for Regulatory Affairs, Pension Benefit Guaranty Corporation, 
     transmitting, pursuant to law, the report of a rule entitled 
     ``Benefits Payable in Terminated Single-Employer Plans; 
     Interest Assumptions for Valuing and Paying Benefits'' (29 
     CFR Part 4022) received during adjournment of the Senate in 
     the Office of the President of the Senate on December 29, 
     2016; to the Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and 
     Pensions.
       EC-134. A communication from the Assistant General Counsel 
     for Regulatory Affairs, Pension Benefit Guaranty Corporation, 
     transmitting, pursuant to law, the report of a rule entitled 
     ``Allocation of Assets in Single-Employer Plans; Interest 
     Assumptions for Valuing Benefits'' (29 CFR Part 4044) 
     received during adjournment of the Senate in the Office of 
     the President of the Senate on December 29, 2016; to the 
     Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions.
       EC-135. A communication from the Secretary of Health and 
     Human Services, transmitting, pursuant to law, the report of 
     a petition to add workers who were employed at the 
     Westinghouse Electric Corporation in Bloomfield, New Jersey, 
     to the Special Exposure Cohort; to the Committee on Health, 
     Education, Labor, and Pensions.
       EC-136. A communication from the Secretary of Health and 
     Human Services, transmitting, pursuant to law, the report of 
     a petition to add workers who were employed at the Bliss and 
     Laughlin Steel site in Buffalo, New York, to the Special 
     Exposure Cohort; to the Committee on Health, Education, 
     Labor, and Pensions.
       EC-137. A communication from the Secretary of Health and 
     Human Services, transmitting, pursuant to law, the report of 
     a petition to add workers who were employed at the Blockson 
     Chemical Company site in Joliet, Illinois, to the Special 
     Exposure Cohort; to the Committee on Health, Education, 
     Labor, and Pensions.
       EC-138. A communication from the Director of Regulations 
     and Policy Management Staff, Food and Drug Administration, 
     Department of Health and Human Services, transmitting, 
     pursuant to law, the report of a rule entitled ``Food 
     Additives Permitted in Feed and Drinking Water of Animals; 
     Feed Grade Sodium Formate'' (Docket No. FDA-2015-F-4282) 
     received during adjournment of the Senate in the Office of 
     the President of the Senate on December 29, 2016; to the 
     Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions.
       EC-139. A communication from the Director of Regulations 
     and Policy Management Staff, Food and Drug Administration, 
     Department of Health and Human Services, transmitting, 
     pursuant to law, the report of a rule entitled 
     ``Postmarketing Safety Reporting for Combination Products'' 
     ((RIN0910-AF82) (Docket No. FDA-2008-N-0424)) received during 
     adjournment of the Senate in the Office of the President of 
     the Senate on December 28, 2016; to the Committee on Health, 
     Education, Labor, and Pensions.
       EC-140. A communication from the Assistant Secretary, 
     Employee Benefits Security Administration, Department of 
     Labor, transmitting, pursuant to law, the report of a rule 
     entitled ``Claims Procedure for Plans Providing Disability 
     Benefits'' (RIN1210-AB39) received during adjournment of the 
     Senate in the Office of the President of the Senate on 
     December 20, 2016; to the Committee on Health, Education, 
     Labor, and Pensions.
       EC-141. A communication from the Regulations Coordinator, 
     Division of Select Agents and Toxins, Centers for Disease 
     Control and Prevention, transmitting, pursuant to law, the 
     report of a rule entitled ``World Trade Center Health 
     Program; Amendments to Definitions, Appeals, and Other 
     Requirements'' (RIN0920-AA56, RIN0920-AA44, RIN0920-AA48, and 
     RIN0920-AA50) received during adjournment of the Senate in 
     the Office of the President of the Senate on December 13, 
     2016; to the Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and 
     Pensions.
       EC-142. A communication from the Director of Regulations 
     and Policy Management Staff, Food and Drug Administration, 
     Department of Health and Human Services, transmitting, 
     pursuant to law, the report of a rule entitled ``Requirements 
     for Foreign and Domestic Establishment Registration and 
     Listing for Human Drugs, Including Drugs That Are Regulated 
     Under a Biologics License Application, and Animal Drugs; 
     Correction'' ((RIN0910-AA49) (Docket No. FDA-2005-N-0464)) 
     received during adjournment of the Senate in the Office of 
     the President of the Senate on December 14, 2016; to the 
     Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions.
       EC-143. A communication from the Secretary of Education, 
     transmitting, pursuant to law, the report of a rule entitled 
     ``Title I--Improving the Academic Achievement of the 
     Disadvantaged--Academic Assessments'' (RIN1810-AB32) received 
     in the Office of the President pro tempore of the Senate; to 
     the Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions.
       EC-144. A communication from the Secretary of Education, 
     transmitting, pursuant to law, the report of a rule entitled 
     ``Program Integrity and Improvement'' (RIN1810-AD20) received 
     in the Office of the President pro tempore of the Senate; to 
     the Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions.
       EC-145. A communication from the Secretary of Education, 
     transmitting, pursuant to law, the report of a rule entitled 
     ``Elementary and Secondary Education Act of 1965, As Amended 
     By the Every Student Succeeds Act--Innovative Assessment 
     Demonstration Authority'' (RIN1810-AB31) received in the 
     Office of the President pro tempore of the Senate; to the 
     Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions.
       EC-146. A communication from the Assistant Secretary for 
     Legislation, Department of Health and Human Services, 
     transmitting, pursuant to law, a report entitled ``2012 and 
     2014 Regional Partnership Grants to Increase the Well-Being 
     of and to Improve the Permanency Outcomes for Children 
     Affected by Substance Abuse: Third Annual Report to 
     Congress''; to the Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and 
     Pensions.
       EC-147. A communication from the Deputy Assistant General 
     Counsel for Regulatory Services, Office of Postsecondary 
     Education, Department of Education, transmitting, pursuant to 
     law, the report of a rule entitled ``Program Integrity and 
     Improvement'' (RIN1840-AD20) received during adjournment of 
     the Senate in the Office of the President of the Senate on 
     December 13, 2016; to the Committee on Health, Education, 
     Labor, and Pensions.
       EC-148. A communication from the Regulations Coordinator, 
     Office of the Assistant Secretary for Public Affairs, 
     Department of Health and Human Services, transmitting, 
     pursuant to law, the report of a rule entitled ``Health and 
     Human Services Grants Regulation'' (RIN0991-AC06) received 
     during adjournment of the Senate in the Office of the

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     President of the Senate on December 13, 2016; to the 
     Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions.
       EC-149. A joint communication from the Secretary of 
     Agriculture and the Secretary of Health and Human Services, 
     transmitting, pursuant to law, a report relative to Thefts, 
     Losses, or Releases of Select Agents and Toxins for Calendar 
     Year 2015; to the Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and 
     Pensions.
       EC-150. A communication from the Assistant Secretary for 
     Legislation, Department of Health and Human Services, 
     transmitting, pursuant to law, a report entitled ``Report to 
     Congress on Coordination of Federal HIV Programs for Fiscal 
     Years 2014-2015''; to the Committee on Health, Education, 
     Labor, and Pensions.
       EC-151. A communication from the Regulations Coordinator, 
     Division of Select Agents and Toxins, Centers for Disease 
     Control and Prevention, transmitting, pursuant to law, the 
     report of a rule entitled ``World Trade Center Health 
     Program; Amendments to Definitions, Appeals, and Other 
     Requirements'' (RIN0920-AA56, RIN0920-AA44, RIN0920-AA48, and 
     RIN0920-AA50) received during adjournment of the Senate in 
     the Office of the President of the Senate on December 16, 
     2016; to the Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and 
     Pensions.
       EC-152. A communication from the Regulations Coordinator, 
     Office of the Assistant Secretary for Health, Department of 
     Health and Human Services, transmitting, pursuant to law, the 
     report of a rule entitled ``Compliance with Title X 
     Requirements by Project Recipients in Selecting 
     Subrecipients'' (RIN0937-AA04) received during adjournment of 
     the Senate in the Office of the President of the Senate on 
     December 16, 2016; to the Committee on Health, Education, 
     Labor, and Pensions.
       EC-153. A communication from the Regulations Coordinator, 
     Administration for Community Living, Department of Health and 
     Human Services, transmitting, pursuant to law, the report of 
     a rule entitled ``State Long-Term Care Ombudsman Programs'' 
     (RIN0985-AA08) received during adjournment of the Senate in 
     the Office of the President of the Senate on December 20, 
     2016; to the Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and 
     Pensions.
       EC-154. A communication from the Director of Regulations 
     and Policy Management Staff, Food and Drug Administration, 
     Department of Health and Human Services, transmitting, 
     pursuant to law, the report of a rule entitled ``Amendments 
     to Accreditation of Third-Party Certification Bodies to 
     Conduct Food Safety Audits and to Issue Certifications to 
     Provide for the User Fee Program'' ((RIN0910-AH23) (Docket 
     No. FDA-2011-N-0146)) received during adjournment of the 
     Senate in the Office of the President of the Senate on 
     December 16, 2016; to the Committee on Health, Education, 
     Labor, and Pensions.
       EC-155. A communication from the Regulations Coordinator, 
     Administration for Children and Families, Department of 
     Health and Human Services, transmitting, pursuant to law, the 
     report of a rule entitled ``Runaway and Homeless Youth'' 
     (RIN0970-AC43) received during adjournment of the Senate in 
     the Office of the President of the Senate on December 20 , 
     2016; to the Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and 
     Pensions.
       EC-156. A communication from the Assistant Secretary, 
     Employee Benefits Security Administration, Department of 
     Labor, transmitting, pursuant to law, the report of a rule 
     entitled ``Savings Arrangements Established by Qualified 
     State Political Subdivisions for Non-Governmental Employees'' 
     (RIN1210-AB76) received during adjournment of the Senate in 
     the Office of the President of the Senate on December 20, 
     2016; to the Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and 
     Pensions.
       EC-157. A communication from the Assistant Secretary for 
     Employment and Training, Department of Labor, transmitting, 
     pursuant to law, the report of a rule entitled 
     ``Apprenticeship Programs: Equal Employment Opportunity'' 
     (RIN1205-AB59) received during adjournment of the Senate in 
     the Office of the President of the Senate on December 20, 
     2016; to the Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and 
     Pensions.
       EC-158. A communication from the Assistant Secretary for 
     Occupational Safety and Health, Department of Labor, 
     transmitting, pursuant to law, the report of a rule entitled 
     ``Clarification of Employer's Continuing Obligation To Make 
     and Maintain an Accurate Record of Each Recordable Injury and 
     Illness'' (RIN1218-AC84) received during adjournment of the 
     Senate in the Office of the President of the Senate on 
     December 20, 2016; to the Committee on Health, Education, 
     Labor, and Pensions.
       EC-159. A communication from the Director of Regulations 
     and Policy Management Staff, Food and Drug Administration, 
     Department of Health and Human Services, transmitting, 
     pursuant to law, the report of a rule entitled ``Food 
     Labeling: Health Claims; Dietary Saturated Fat and 
     Cholesterol and Risk of Coronary Heart Disease'' ((RIN0910-
     AH43) (Docket No. FDA-2013-P-0047)) received in the Office of 
     the President of the Senate on December 20, 2016; to the 
     Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions.
       EC-160. A communication from the Director of Regulations 
     and Policy Management Staff, Food and Drug Administration, 
     Department of Health and Human Services, transmitting, 
     pursuant to law, the report of a rule entitled ``General 
     Hospital and Personal Use Devices: Renaming of Pediatric 
     Hospital Bed Classification and Designation of Special 
     Controls for Pediatric Medical Crib; Classification of 
     Medical Bassinet'' (Docket No. FDA-2015-N-0701) received 
     during adjournment of the Senate in the Office of the 
     President of the Senate on December 20, 2016; to the 
     Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions.
       EC-161. A communication from the Director of Regulations 
     and Policy Management Staff, Food and Drug Administration, 
     Department of Health and Human Services, transmitting, 
     pursuant to law, the report of a rule entitled ``Banned 
     Devices; Powdered Surgeon's Gloves, Powdered Patient 
     Examination Gloves, and Absorbable Powder for Lubricating a 
     Surgeon's Glove'' ((RIN0910-AH02) (Docket No. FDA-2015-N-
     5017)) received during adjournment of the Senate in the 
     Office of the President of the Senate on December 20, 2016; 
     to the Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions.
       EC-162. 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; Preschool Grants for Children with 
     Disabilities'' ((RIN1820-AB73) (Docket ID ED-2015-OSERS-
     0132)) received in the Office of the President pro tempore of 
     the Senate; to the Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and 
     Pensions.
       EC-163. A communication from the Board Members, Railroad 
     Retirement Board, transmitting, pursuant to law, the Board's 
     Performance and Accountability Report for fiscal year 2016, 
     including the Office of Inspector General's Auditor's Report; 
     to the Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental 
     Affairs.
       EC-164. A communication from the Senior Procurement 
     Executive, Office of Acquisition Policy, General Services 
     Administration, transmitting, pursuant to law, the report of 
     a rule entitled ``Federal Acquisition Regulation; Payment of 
     Subcontractors'' ((RIN9000-AM98) (FAC 2005-94)) received 
     during adjournment of the Senate in the Office of the 
     President of the Senate on December 22, 2016; to the 
     Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs.
       EC-165. A communication from the Senior Procurement 
     Executive, Office of Acquisition Policy, General Services 
     Administration, transmitting, pursuant to law, the report of 
     a rule entitled ``Federal Acquisition Regulation; Privacy 
     Training'' ((RIN9000-AM06) (FAC 2005-94)) received during 
     adjournment of the Senate in the Office of the President of 
     the Senate on December 22, 2016; to the Committee on Homeland 
     Security and Governmental Affairs.
       EC-166. A communication from the Senior Procurement 
     Executive, Office of Acquisition Policy, General Services 
     Administration, transmitting, pursuant to law, the report of 
     a rule entitled ``Federal Acquisition Regulation; Federal 
     Acquisition Circular 2005-94; Introduction'' (FAC 2005-94) 
     received during adjournment of the Senate in the Office of 
     the President of the Senate on December 22, 2016; to the 
     Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs.
       EC-167. A communication from the Director, Office of 
     Government Ethics, transmitting, pursuant to law, the Annual 
     Financial Report for the Office of Government Ethics for 
     fiscal year 2016; to the Committee on Homeland Security and 
     Governmental Affairs.
       EC-168. A communication from the Acting Director, Office of 
     Personnel Management, transmitting, pursuant to law, the 
     report of a rule entitled ``Personnel Management in 
     Agencies'' (RIN3206-AL98) received during adjournment of the 
     Senate in the Office of the President of the Senate on 
     December 22, 2016; to the Committee on Homeland Security and 
     Governmental Affairs.
       EC-169. A communication from the Senior Procurement 
     Executive, Office of Acquisition Policy, General Services 
     Administration, transmitting, pursuant to law, the report of 
     a rule entitled ``General Services
     Administration Acquisition Regulation (GSAR); Update Contract 
     Reporting Responsibilities'' (RIN3090-AJ80) received during 
     adjournment of the Senate in the Office of the President of 
     the Senate on December 30, 2016; to the Committee on Homeland 
     Security and Governmental Affairs.
       EC-170. A communication from the Secretary of Housing and 
     Urban Development, transmitting, pursuant to law, the 
     Department of Housing and Urban Development Semiannual Report 
     of the Inspector General for the period from April 1, 2016, 
     through September 30, 2016; to the Committee on Homeland 
     Security and Governmental Affairs.
       EC-171. A communication from the Chief of the Trade and 
     Commercial Regulations Branch, Bureau of Customs and Border 
     Protection, Department of Homeland Security, transmitting, 
     pursuant to law, the report of a rule entitled ``Regulatory 
     Implementation of the Centers of Excellence and Expertise'' 
     (RIN1650-AB02) received during adjournment

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     of the Senate in the Office of the President of the Senate on 
     December 20, 2016; to the Committee on Homeland Security and 
     Governmental Affairs.
       EC-172. A communication from the Director, Office of 
     Government Ethics, transmitting, pursuant to law, the report 
     of a rule entitled ``Post-Employment Conflict of Interest 
     Restrictions; Revision of Departmental Component 
     Designations'' (RIN3209-AA14) received during adjournment of 
     the Senate in the Office of the President of the Senate on 
     December 28, 2016; to the Committee on Homeland Security and 
     Governmental Affairs.
       EC-173. A communication from the Director, Office of 
     Government Ethics, transmitting, pursuant to law, the report 
     of a rule entitled ``Post-Employment Conflict of Interest 
     Restrictions; Revision of Departmental Component 
     Designations'' (RIN3209-AA14) received during adjournment of 
     the Senate in the Office of the President of the Senate on 
     December 28, 2016; to the Committee on Homeland Security and 
     Governmental Affairs.
       EC-174. A communication from the Vice President (Acting) 
     for Congressional and Public Affairs, Millennium Challenge 
     Corporation, transmitting, pursuant to law, the Corporation's 
     Agency Financial Report for fiscal year 2016; to the 
     Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs.
       EC-175. A communication from the Inspector General of the 
     Pension Benefit Guaranty Corporation, transmitting, pursuant 
     to law, the Inspector General's Semiannual Report to Congress 
     for the period from April 1, 2016, through September 30, 
     2016; to the Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental 
     Affairs.
       EC-176. A communication from the Chair of the Equal 
     Employment Opportunity Commission, transmitting, pursuant to 
     law, the Commission's Semiannual Report of the Inspector 
     General and the Semiannual Management Report for the period 
     from April 1, 2016 through September 30, 2016; to the 
     Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs.
       EC-177. A communication from the Chairman of the Federal 
     Energy Regulatory Commission, transmitting, pursuant to law, 
     the Commission's Agency Financial Report for fiscal year 
     2016; to the Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental 
     Affairs.
       EC-178. A communication from the Acting Director, 
     Employment Services, Office of Personnel Management, 
     transmitting, pursuant to law, the report of a rule entitled 
     ``Recruitment, Selection, and Placement (General) And 
     Suitability'' (RIN3206-AN25) received in the Office of the 
     President of the Senate on December 9, 2016; to the Committee 
     on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs.
       EC-179. A communication from the Acting Director, Office of 
     Personnel Management, the President's Pay Agent, 
     transmitting, pursuant to law, a report relative to the 
     extension of locality based comparability payments; to the 
     Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs.
       EC-180. A communication from the Acting Director, Planning 
     and Policy Analysis, Office of Personnel Management, 
     transmitting, pursuant to law, the report of a rule entitled 
     ``Removal of Eligible Family Members from Existing Self and 
     Family Enrollments'' (RIN3206-AN43) received in the Office of 
     the President of the Senate on December 9, 2016; to the 
     Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs.
       EC-181. A communication from the Acting Director, Office of 
     Personnel Management, transmitting, pursuant to law, the 
     report of a rule entitled ``Prevailing Rate Systems; 
     Redefinition of the New York, NY, and Philadelphia, PA, 
     Appropriated Fund Federal Wage System Wage Areas'' (RIN3206-
     AN29) received in the Office of the President of the Senate 
     on December 9, 2016; to the Committee on Homeland Security 
     and Governmental Affairs.
       EC-182. A communication from the Acting Director, Planning 
     and Policy Analysis, Office of Personnel Management, 
     transmitting, pursuant to law, the report of a rule entitled 
     ``Federal Employees Health Benefits Program: Removal of 
     Ineligible Individuals from Existing Enrollments'' (RIN3206-
     AN09) received in the Office of the President of the Senate 
     on December 9, 2016; to the Committee on Homeland Security 
     and Governmental Affairs.
       EC-183. A communication from the Acting Director, Office of 
     Personnel Management, transmitting, pursuant to law, the 
     report of a rule entitled ``Employment in the Excepted 
     Service'' (RIN3206-AN30) received in the Office of the 
     President of the Senate on December 9, 2016; to the Committee 
     on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs.
       EC-184. A communication from the Acting Director, Office of 
     Personnel Management, transmitting, pursuant to law, the 
     report of a rule entitled ``Prevailing Rate Systems; 
     Redefinition of Certain Appropriated Fund Federal Wage System 
     Wage Areas'' (RIN3206-AN38) received in the Office of the 
     President of the Senate on December 9, 2016; to the Committee 
     on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs.
       EC-185. A communication from the Acting Director, Planning 
     and Policy Analysis, Office of Personnel Management, 
     transmitting, pursuant to law, the report of a rule entitled 
     ``Federal Employees Health Benefits And Federal Employees 
     Dental And Vision Insurance Programs' Coverage Exception For 
     Children Of Same-Sex Domestic Partners'' (RIN3206-AN34) 
     received in the Office of the President of the Senate on 
     December 9, 2016; to the Committee on Homeland Security and 
     Governmental Affairs.
       EC-186. A communication from the Director, Office of 
     Administration, Executive Office of the President, 
     transmitting, pursuant to law, a report relative to 
     transactions from the Unanticipated Needs Account for fiscal 
     year 2016; to the Committee on Homeland Security and 
     Governmental Affairs.
       EC-187. A communication from the Chairman of the Merit 
     Systems Protection Board, transmitting, pursuant to law, a 
     report entitled ``The Merit System Principles: Guiding the 
     Fair and Effective Management of the Federal Workforce''; to 
     the Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs.
       EC-188. A communication from the Acting Chief Privacy 
     Officer, Department of Homeland Security, transmitting, 
     pursuant to law, a report entitled ``Department of Homeland 
     Security Privacy Office 2016 Annual Report to Congress''; to 
     the Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs.
       EC-189. A communication from the Secretary of Education, 
     transmitting, pursuant to law, the Department's Semiannual 
     Report of the Office of the Inspector General for the period 
     from April 1, 2016 through September 30, 2016; to the 
     Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs.
       EC-190. A communication from the Director, Congressional, 
     Legislative, and Intergovernmental Affairs, Office of 
     Personnel Management, transmitting, pursuant to law, a report 
     entitled ``Agency Financial Report, Fiscal Year 2016''; to 
     the Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs.
       EC-191. A communication from the Chairwoman of the Federal 
     Trade Commission, transmitting, pursuant to law, the 
     Semiannual Report of the Inspector General for the period 
     from April 1, 2016 through September 30, 2016 and the Uniform 
     Resource Locator (URL) for the report; to the Committee on 
     Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs.
       EC-192. A communication from the Executive Director, 
     Council of the Inspectors General on Integrity and 
     Efficiency, transmitting, pursuant to law, the report of a 
     rule entitled ``Privacy Act Regulations'' (RIN3219-AA00) 
     received during adjournment of the Senate in the Office of 
     the President of the Senate on December 14, 2016; to the 
     Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs.
       EC-193. A communication from the General Manager, Defense 
     Nuclear Facilities Safety Board, transmitting, pursuant to 
     law, the Board's fiscal years 2014 and 2015 inventories and 
     the Uniform Resource Locator (URL) for the reports; to the 
     Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs.
       EC-194. A communication from the Director, Office of 
     Management and Budget, Executive Office of the President, 
     transmitting, pursuant to law, reports entitled ``2015 
     Information Collection Budget of the United States 
     Government'' and ``2016 Information Collection Budget of the 
     United States Government''; to the Committee on Homeland 
     Security and Governmental Affairs.
       EC-195. A communication from the Senior Procurement 
     Executive, Office of Acquisition Policy, General Services 
     Administration, transmitting, pursuant to law, the report of 
     a rule entitled ``Federal Acquisition Regulation; Federal 
     Acquisition Circular 2005-93; Small Entity Compliance Guide'' 
     (FAC 2005-93) received during adjournment of the Senate in 
     the Office of the President of the Senate on December 16, 
     2016; to the Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental 
     Affairs.
       EC-196. A communication from the Senior Procurement 
     Executive, Office of Acquisition Policy, General Services 
     Administration, transmitting, pursuant to law, the report of 
     a rule entitled ``Federal Acquisition Regulation; Fair Pay 
     and Safe Workplaces; Injunction'' ((RIN9000-AN30) (FAC 2005-
     93)) received during adjournment of the Senate in the Office 
     of the President of the Senate on December 16, 2016; to the 
     Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs.
       EC-197. A communication from the Senior Procurement 
     Executive, Office of Acquisition Policy, General Services 
     Administration, transmitting, pursuant to law, the report of 
     a rule entitled ``Federal Acquisition Regulation; Paid Sick 
     Leave for Federal Contractors'' ((RIN9000-AN27) (FAC 2005-
     93)) received during adjournment of the Senate in the Office 
     of the President of the Senate on December 16, 2016; to the 
     Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs.
       EC-198. A communication from the Senior Procurement 
     Executive, Office of Acquisition Policy, General Services 
     Administration, transmitting, pursuant to law, the report of 
     a rule entitled ``Federal Acquisition Regulation; Federal 
     Acquisition Circular 2005-93; Introduction'' (FAC 2005-93) 
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     during adjournment of the Senate in the Office of the 
     President of the Senate on December 16, 2016; to the 
     Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs.
       EC-199. A communication from the Special Counsel, Office of 
     the Special Counsel, transmitting, pursuant to law, a report 
     entitled ``Annual Report to Congress for Fiscal Year 2016'' 
     and the Uniform Resource Locator (URL) for the report; to the 
     Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs.
       EC-200. A communication from the Secretary of Education, 
     transmitting, pursuant to law, the Department of Education 
     Agency Financial Report for fiscal year 2016; to the 
     Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs.
       EC-201. A communication from the Senior Procurement 
     Executive, Office of Acquisition Policy, General Services 
     Administration, transmitting, pursuant to law, the report of 
     a rule entitled ``Federal Acquisition Regulation; Fair Pay 
     and Safe Workplaces; Injunction'' ((RIN9000-AN30) (FAC 2005-
     93)) received during adjournment of the Senate in the Office 
     of the President of the Senate on December 20, 2016; to the 
     Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs.
       EC-202. A communication from the Assistant General Counsel, 
     General Law, Ethics, and Regulation, Department of the 
     Treasury, transmitting, pursuant to law, a report relative to 
     a vacancy in the position of Assistant Secretary 
     (Intelligence and Analysis), Department of the Treasury, 
     received during adjournment of the Senate in the Office of 
     the President of the Senate on December 14, 2016; to the 
     Select Committee on Intelligence.
       EC-203. A communication from the Deputy General Counsel, 
     Executive Office for Immigration Review, Department of 
     Justice, transmitting, pursuant to law, the report of a rule 
     entitled ``Recognition of Organizations and Accreditation of 
     Non-Attorney Representatives'' (RIN1125-AA72) received during 
     adjournment of the Senate in the Office of the President of 
     the Senate on December 22, 2016; to the Committee on the 
     Judiciary.
       EC-204. A communication from the Senior Counsel, Civil 
     Rights Division, Department of Justice, transmitting, 
     pursuant to law, the report of a rule entitled ``Standards 
     and Procedures for the Enforcement of the Immigration and 
     Nationality Act'' (RIN1190-AA71) received during adjournment 
     of the Senate in the Office of the President of the Senate on 
     December 28, 2016; to the Committee on the Judiciary.
       EC-205. A communication from the Supervisory Attorney-
     Advisor, Office on Violence Against Women, Department of 
     Justice, transmitting, pursuant to law, the report of a rule 
     entitled ``Conforming STOP Violence Against Women Formula 
     Grant Program Regulations to Statutory Change; Definitions 
     and Confidentiality Requirements Applicable to All OVW Grant 
     Programs'' (RIN1105-AB46) received during adjournment of the 
     Senate in the Office of the President of the Senate on 
     December 28, 2016; to the Committee on the Judiciary.
       EC-206. A communication from the Senior Counsel, Executive 
     Office for Immigration Review, Department of Justice, 
     transmitting, pursuant to law, the report of a rule entitled 
     ``Recognition of Organizations and Accreditation of Non-
     Attorney Representatives'' (RIN1125-AA72) received during 
     adjournment of the Senate in the Office of the President of 
     the Senate on December 28, 2016; to the Committee on the 
     Judiciary.
       EC-207. A communication from the Assistant Attorney 
     General, Office of Legislative Affairs, Department of 
     Justice, transmitting, pursuant to law, a report entitled 
     ``Report of the Attorney General to Congress Pursuant to the 
     Death in Custody Reporting Act''; to the Committee on the 
     Judiciary.
       EC-208. A communication from the Assistant Secretary, 
     Legislative Affairs, Department of State, transmitting, 
     pursuant to law, the report of a rule entitled ``Visas: 
     Classification of Immediate Family Members as A, C-3, G, and 
     NATO Nonimmigrants'' (RIN1400-AD96) received during 
     adjournment of the Senate in the Office of the President of 
     the Senate on December 12, 2016; to the Committee on the 
     Judiciary.
       EC-209. A communication from the Chief of the Border 
     Security Regulations Branch, Customs and Border Protection, 
     Department of Homeland Security, transmitting, pursuant to 
     law, the report of a rule entitled ``Definition of Form I-94 
     to Include Electronic Format'' ((RIN1651-AA96) (CBP Dec. 16-
     27)) received during adjournment of the Senate in the Office 
     of the President of the Senate on December 15, 2016; to the 
     Committee on the Judiciary.
       EC-210. A communication from the Chief of the Regulatory 
     Coordination Division, Citizenship and Immigration Services, 
     Department of Homeland Security, transmitting, pursuant to 
     law, the report of a rule entitled ``Classification for 
     Victims of Severe Forms of Trafficking in Persons; 
     Eligibility for `T' Nonimmigrant Status'' (RIN1615-AA59) 
     received during adjournment of the Senate in the Office of 
     the President of the Senate on December 20, 2016; to the 
     Committee on the Judiciary.
       EC-211. A communication from the Chief of the Regulatory 
     Coordination Division, Citizenship and Immigration Services, 
     Department of Homeland Security, transmitting, pursuant to 
     law, the report of a rule entitled ``Classification for 
     Victims of Severe Forms of Trafficking in Persons; 
     Eligibility for `T' Nonimmigrant Status'' (RIN1615-AA59) 
     received during adjournment of the Senate in the Office of 
     the President of the Senate on December 20, 2016; to the 
     Committee on the Judiciary.
       EC-212. A communication from the Director, Office of 
     Congressional Affairs, Federal Election Commission, 
     transmitting, pursuant to law, a report relative to the 
     Commission's competitive sourcing efforts during fiscal year 
     2016; to the Committee on Rules and Administration.
       EC-213. A communication from the Librarian of Congress, 
     transmitting, pursuant to law, the Annual Report of the 
     Librarian of Congress for fiscal year 2015; to the Committee 
     on Rules and Administration.
       EC-214. A communication from the Acting Director of 
     Regulation Policy and Management, Department of Veterans 
     Affairs, transmitting, pursuant to law, the report of a rule 
     entitled ``Tiered Pharmacy Copayments for Medications'' 
     (RIN2900-AP35) received during adjournment of the Senate in 
     the Office of the President of the Senate on December 20, 
     2016; to the Committee on Veterans' Affairs.
       EC-215. A communication from the President of the United 
     States, transmitting, pursuant to law, the Economic Report of 
     the President together with the 2017 Annual Report of the 
     Council of Economic Advisers; to the Joint Economic 
     Committee.
       EC-216. A communication from the Assistant General Counsel 
     for Legislation, Regulation and Energy Efficiency, Loan 
     Programs Office, Department of Energy, transmitting, pursuant 
     to law, the report of a rule entitled ``Loan Guarantees for 
     Projects That Employ Innovative Technologies'' (RIN1901-AB38) 
     received during adjournment of the Senate in the Office of 
     the President of the Senate on December 16, 2016; to the 
     Committee on Energy and Natural Resources.
       EC-217. A communication from the Management and Program 
     Analyst, Business Operations, Forest Service, Department of 
     Agriculture, transmitting, pursuant to law, the report of a 
     rule entitled ``Roadless Area Conservation; National Forest 
     System Lands in Colorado'' (RIN0596-AD26) received during 
     adjournment of the Senate in the Office of the President of 
     the Senate on December 20, 2016; to the Committee on Energy 
     and Natural Resources.
       EC-218. A communication from the Director, Office of 
     Surface Mining Reclamation and Enforcement, Department of the 
     Interior, transmitting, pursuant to law, the report of a rule 
     entitled ``Stream Protection Rule'' ((RIN1029-AC93) (Docket 
     ID OSM-2010-0018)) received during adjournment of the Senate 
     in the Office of the President of the Senate on December 20, 
     2016; to the Committee on Energy and Natural Resources.
       EC-219. 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-2016-
     6669)) received during adjournment of the Senate in the 
     Office of the President of the Senate on December 14, 2016; 
     to the Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation.
       EC-220. 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-2016-
     9306)) received during adjournment of the Senate in the 
     Office of the President of the Senate on December 14, 2016; 
     to the Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation.
       EC-221. 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-2016-
     0462)) received during adjournment of the Senate in the 
     Office of the President of the Senate on December 14, 2016; 
     to the Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation.
       EC-222. 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-2016-
     5041)) received during adjournment of the Senate in the 
     Office of the President of the Senate on December 14, 2016; 
     to the Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation.
       EC-223. 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-2016-
     6672)) received during adjournment of the Senate in the 
     Office of the President of

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     the Senate on December 14, 2016; to the Committee on 
     Commerce, Science, and Transportation.
       EC-224. 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-2016-
     5034)) received during adjournment of the Senate in the 
     Office of the President of the Senate on December 14, 2016; 
     to the Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation.
       EC-225. 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-2016-
     5597)) received during adjournment of the Senate in the 
     Office of the President of the Senate on December 14, 2016; 
     to the Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation.
       EC-226. 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-2015-
     5809)) received during adjournment of the Senate in the 
     Office of the President of the Senate on December 14, 2016; 
     to the Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation.
       EC-227. 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-2015-
     7527)) received during adjournment of the Senate in the 
     Office of the President of the Senate on December 14, 2016; 
     to the Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation.
       EC-228. 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; Sikorsky Aircraft 
     Corporation Helicopters'' ((RIN2120-AA64) (Docket No. FAA-
     2016-9281)) received during adjournment of the Senate in the 
     Office of the President of the Senate on December 14, 2016; 
     to the Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation.
       EC-229. 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 
     Helicopters (Previously Eurocopter France)'' ((RIN2120-AA64) 
     (Docket No. FAA-2016-9396)) received during adjournment of 
     the Senate in the Office of the President of the Senate on 
     December 14, 2016; to the Committee on Commerce, Science, and 
     Transportation.
       EC-230. 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; Various Aircraft 
     Equipped with BRP-Powertrain GmbH and Company KG 912 A Series 
     Engine'' ((RIN2120-AA64) (Docket No. FAA-2016-9000)) received 
     during adjournment of the Senate in the Office of the 
     President of the Senate on December 14, 2016; to the 
     Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation.
       EC-231. 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; Bombardier, Inc. 
     Airplanes'' ((RIN2120-AA64) (Docket No. FAA-2016-7427)) 
     received during adjournment of the Senate in the Office of 
     the President of the Senate on December 14, 2016; to the 
     Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation.
       EC-232. 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; Bombardier, Inc. 
     Airplanes'' ((RIN2120-AA64) (Docket No. FAA-2016-7421)) 
     received during adjournment of the Senate in the Office of 
     the President of the Senate on December 14, 2016; to the 
     Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation.
       EC-233. 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; Bombardier, Inc. 
     Airplanes'' ((RIN2120-AA64) (Docket No. FAA-2016-5044)) 
     received during adjournment of the Senate in the Office of 
     the President of the Senate on December 14, 2016; to the 
     Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation.
       EC-234. 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; Bombardier, Inc. 
     Airplanes'' ((RIN2120-AA64) (Docket No. FAA-2016-5593)) 
     received during adjournment of the Senate in the Office of 
     the President of the Senate on December 14, 2016; to the 
     Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation.
       EC-235. 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-2015-5466)) 
     received during adjournment of the Senate in the Office of 
     the President of the Senate on December 28, 2016; to the 
     Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation.
       EC-236. 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-2015-3985)) 
     received during adjournment of the Senate in the Office of 
     the President of the Senate on December 14, 2016; to the 
     Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation.
       EC-237. 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-2016-3701)) 
     received during adjournment of the Senate in the Office of 
     the President of the Senate on December 14, 2016; to the 
     Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation.
       EC-238. 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-2015-5596)) 
     received during adjournment of the Senate in the Office of 
     the President of the Senate on December 14, 2016; to the 
     Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation.
       EC-239. 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-2015-4228)) 
     received during adjournment of the Senate in the Office of 
     the President of the Senate on December 14, 2016; to the 
     Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation.
       EC-240. 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; BRP-Powertrain 
     GmbH and Co KG Reciprocating Engines'' ((RIN2120-AA64) 
     (Docket No. FAA-2016-9103)) received during adjournment of 
     the Senate in the Office of the President of the Senate on 
     December 14, 2016; to the Committee on Commerce, Science, and 
     Transportation.
       EC-241. 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 
     Ltd. Airplanes'' ((RIN2120-AA64) (Docket No. FAA-2016-9356)) 
     received during adjournment of the Senate in the Office of 
     the President of the Senate on December 14, 2016; to the 
     Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation.
       EC-242. 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; Diamond Aircraft 
     Industries GmbH Airplanes'' ((RIN2120-AA64) (Docket No. FAA-
     2016-9369)) received during adjournment of the Senate in the 
     Office of the President of the Senate on December 14, 2016; 
     to the Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation.
       EC-243. 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; Gulfstream 
     Aerospace Corporation Airplanes'' ((RIN2120-AA64) (Docket No. 
     FAA-2016-4223)) received during adjournment of the Senate in 
     the Office of the President of the Senate on December 14, 
     2016; to the Committee on Commerce, Science, and 
     Transportation.
       EC-244. 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; Saab AB, Saab 
     Aeronautics (Formerly Known as Saab AB, Saab Aerosystems) 
     Airplanes'' ((RIN2120-AA64) (Docket No. FAA-2015-6544)) 
     received during adjournment of the Senate in the Office of 
     the President of the Senate on December 14, 2016; to the 
     Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation.
       EC-245. A communication from the Management and Program 
     Analyst, Federal Aviation Administration, Department of

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     Transportation, transmitting, pursuant to law, the report of 
     a rule entitled ``Airworthiness Directives; Various 
     Restricted Category Helicopters'' ((RIN2120-AA64) (Docket No. 
     FAA-2015-3820)) received during adjournment of the Senate in 
     the Office of the President of the Senate on December 14, 
     2016; to the Committee on Commerce, Science, and 
     Transportation.
       EC-246. 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; Fokker Services 
     B.V. Airplanes'' ((RIN2120-AA64) (Docket No. FAA-2016-6895)) 
     received during adjournment of the Senate in the Office of 
     the President of the Senate on December 14, 2016; to the 
     Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation.
       EC-247. 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 (42); Amdt. No. 3719'' (RIN2120-
     AA65) received during adjournment of the Senate in the Office 
     of the President of the Senate on December 14, 2016; to the 
     Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation.
       EC-248. 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 (31); Amdt. No. 3721'' (RIN2120-
     AA65) received during adjournment of the Senate in the Office 
     of the President of the Senate on December 14, 2016; to the 
     Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation.
       EC-249. A communication from the Management and Program 
     Analyst, Federal Aviation Administration, Department of 
     Transportation, transmitting, pursuant to law, the report of 
     a rule entitled ``Establishment of Class E Airspace; Camden, 
     AL'' ((RIN2120-AA66) (Docket No. FAA-2012-1308)) received 
     during adjournment of the Senate in the Office of the 
     President of the Senate on December 14, 2016; to the 
     Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation.
       EC-250. A communication from the Management and Program 
     Analyst, Federal Aviation Administration, Department of 
     Transportation, transmitting, pursuant to law, the report of 
     a rule entitled ``Establishment of Class E Airspace; Murray, 
     KY'' ((RIN2120-AA66) (Docket No. FAA-2016-6775)) received 
     during adjournment of the Senate in the Office of the 
     President of the Senate on December 14, 2016; to the 
     Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation.
       EC-251. A communication from the Management and Program 
     Analyst, Federal Aviation Administration, Department of 
     Transportation, transmitting, pursuant to law, the report of 
     a rule entitled ``Establishment of Class E Airspace; Silver 
     Springs, NV'' ((RIN2120-AA66) (Docket No. FAA-2016-6413)) 
     received during adjournment of the Senate in the Office of 
     the President of the Senate on December 14, 2016; to the 
     Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation.
       EC-252. 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 Class E Airspace for the 
     following Illinois Towns; Carmi, IL; De Kalb, IL; Harrisburg, 
     IL; Kewanee, IL; Litchfield, IL; Paris, IL; and Taylorville, 
     IL'' ((RIN2120-AA66) (Docket No. FAA-2016-6985)) received 
     during adjournment of the Senate in the Office of the 
     President of the Senate on December 14, 2016; to the 
     Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation.
       EC-253. 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 Class E Airspace for the 
     following Arkansas Towns; Blytheville, AR; Brinkley, AR; 
     Clarksville, AR; and DeQueen, AR'' ((RIN2120-AA66) (Docket 
     No. FAA-2016-4172)) received during adjournment of the Senate 
     in the Office of the President of the Senate on December 14, 
     2016; to the Committee on Commerce, Science, and 
     Transportation.
       EC-254. 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 Class E Airspace for the 
     following Ohio Towns; Marion, OH; Portsmouth, OH; Van Wert, 
     OH; and Versailles, OH'' ((RIN2120-AA66) (Docket No. FAA-
     2016-8840)) received during adjournment of the Senate in the 
     Office of the President of the Senate on December 14, 2016; 
     to the Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation.
       EC-255. 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 Class E Airspace; Albany, OR'' 
     ((RIN2120-AA66) (Docket No. FAA-2015-3992)) received during 
     adjournment of the Senate in the Office of the President of 
     the Senate on December 14, 2016; to the Committee on 
     Commerce, Science, and Transportation.
       EC-256. 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 Class E Airspace for the 
     following Texas Towns; Levelland, TX; Vernon, TX; and 
     Winters, TX'' ((RIN2120-AA66) (Docket No. FAA-2016-8828)) 
     received during adjournment of the Senate in the Office of 
     the President of the Senate on December 14, 2016; to the 
     Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation.
       EC-257. 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 Class D and Class E Airspace 
     for the following Texas Towns; Georgetown, TX; Corpus 
     Christi, TX; Dallas/Fort Worth, TX; Gainesville, TX; Graford, 
     TX; Hebbronville, TX; and Jasper, TX'' ((RIN2120-AA66) 
     (Docket No. FAA-2016-8827)) received during adjournment of 
     the Senate in the Office of the President of the Senate on 
     December 14, 2016; to the Committee on Commerce, Science, and 
     Transportation.
       EC-258. 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 Class D and Class E Airspace; 
     Savannah, GA'' ((RIN2120-AA66) (Docket No. FAA-2016-9101)) 
     received during adjournment of the Senate in the Office of 
     the President of the Senate on December 14, 2016; to the 
     Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation.
       EC-259. 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 Class D and Class E Airspace; 
     Eugene, OR, and Corvallis, OR'' ((RIN2120-AA66) (Docket No. 
     FAA-2015-3991)) received during adjournment of the Senate in 
     the Office of the President of the Senate on December 14, 
     2016; to the Committee on Commerce, Science, and 
     Transportation.
       EC-260. 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 and Establishment of Restricted 
     Areas; Chincoteague Inlet, VA'' ((RIN2120-AA66) (Docket No. 
     FAA-2015-2776)) received during adjournment of the Senate in 
     the Office of the President of the Senate on December 14, 
     2016; to the Committee on Commerce, Science, and 
     Transportation.
       EC-261. A communication from the Management and Program 
     Analyst, Federal Aviation Administration, Department of 
     Transportation, transmitting, pursuant to law, the report of 
     a rule entitled ``Establishment of and Modification to 
     Restricted Areas; Fort Sill, OK'' ((RIN2120-AA66) (Docket No. 
     FAA-2015-3680)) received during adjournment of the Senate in 
     the Office of the President of the Senate on December 14, 
     2016; to the Committee on Commerce, Science, and 
     Transportation.
       EC-262. A communication from the Regulatory Ombudsman, 
     Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration, Department of 
     Transportation, transmitting, pursuant to law, the report of 
     a rule entitled ``Minimum Training Requirements for Entry-
     Level Commercial Motor Vehicle Operators'' (RIN2126-AB66) 
     received during adjournment of the Senate in the Office of 
     the President of the Senate on December 14, 2016; to the 
     Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation.
       EC-263. A communication from the Regulatory Ombudsman, 
     Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration, Department of 
     Transportation, transmitting, pursuant to law, the report of 
     a rule entitled ``Commercial Driver's License Drug and 
     Alcohol Clearinghouse'' (RIN2126-AB18) received during 
     adjournment of the Senate in the Office of the President of 
     the Senate on December 14, 2016; to the Committee on 
     Commerce, Science, and Transportation.
       EC-264. A communication from the Management and Program 
     Analyst, Federal Aviation Administration, Department of 
     Transportation, transmitting, pursuant to law, the report of 
     a rule entitled ``Update of Overflight Fees'' ((RIN2120-AK53) 
     (Docket No. FAA-2015-3597)) received during adjournment of 
     the Senate in the Office of the President of the Senate on 
     December 14, 2016; to the Committee on Commerce, Science, and 
     Transportation.
       EC-265. A communication from the Director, Contract and 
     Grant Policy Division, National Aeronautics and Space 
     Administration, transmitting, pursuant to law, the report of 
     a rule entitled ``NASA Federal Acquisition Regulation 
     Supplement: Contractor Financial Reporting of Property'' 
     (RIN2700-AE33) received during adjournment of the Senate in 
     the Office of the President of the Senate on December 28, 
     2016; to the Committee on Commerce, Science, and 
     Transportation.

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       EC-266. A communication from the Trial Attorney, Federal 
     Railroad Administration, Department of Transportation, 
     transmitting, pursuant to law, the report of a rule entitled 
     ``Railroad Police Officers'' (RIN2130-AC62) received during 
     adjournment of the Senate in the Office of the President of 
     the Senate on December 14, 2016; to the Committee on 
     Commerce, Science, and Transportation.
       EC-267. A communication from the Deputy Assistant 
     Administrator for Regulatory Programs, Office of Sustainable 
     Fisheries, Department of Commerce, transmitting, pursuant to 
     law, the report of a rule entitled ``Fisheries Off West Coast 
     States; Coastal Pelagic Species Fisheries; Annual 
     Specifications'' (RIN0648-XE695) received during adjournment 
     of the Senate in the Office of the President of the Senate on 
     December 20, 2016; to the Committee on Commerce, Science, and 
     Transportation.
       EC-268. A communication from the Deputy Assistant 
     Administrator for Regulatory Programs, Office of Sustainable 
     Fisheries, Department of Commerce, transmitting, pursuant to 
     law, the report of a rule entitled ``Revisions to Framework 
     Adjustment 55 to the Northeast Multispecies Fishery 
     Management Plan and Sector Annual Catch Entitlements; Updates 
     Annual Catch Limits for Sectors and the Common Pool for 
     Fishing Year 2016'' (RIN0648-XE632) received during 
     adjournment of the Senate in the Office of the President of 
     the Senate on December 20, 2016; to the Committee on 
     Commerce, Science, and Transportation.
       EC-269. A communication from the Deputy Assistant 
     Administrator for Regulatory Programs, Office of Sustainable 
     Fisheries, Department of Commerce, transmitting, pursuant to 
     law, the report of a rule entitled ``Fisheries of the 
     Northeastern United States; Atlantic Bluefish Fishery; 2016-
     2018 Atlantic Bluefish Specifications'' (RIN0648-XE336) 
     received during adjournment of the Senate in the Office of 
     the President of the Senate on December 20, 2016; to the 
     Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation.
       EC-270. A communication from the Administrator, 
     Transportation Security Administration, Department of 
     Homeland Security, transmitting, pursuant to law, a report 
     relative to the Administration's decision to enter into a 
     contract with a private security screening company to provide 
     screening services at Bozeman Yellowstone International 
     Airport (BZN), Glacier Park International Airport (FCA), and 
     Yellowstone Airport (WYS); to the Committee on Commerce, 
     Science, and Transportation.
       EC-271. A communication from the Acting Deputy Chief 
     Financial Officer, National Environmental Satellite, Data, 
     and Information Service, Department of Commerce, 
     transmitting, pursuant to law, the report of a rule entitled 
     ``Schedule of Fees for Access to NOAA Environmental Data, 
     Information, and Related Products and Services'' (RIN0648-
     BG39) received during adjournment of the Senate in the Office 
     of the President of the Senate on December 20, 2016; to the 
     Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation.
       EC-272. A communication from the Deputy Chief Financial 
     Officer and Director for Financial Management, Office of the 
     Chief Financial Officer and Assistant Secretary for 
     Administration, Department of Commerce, transmitting, 
     pursuant to law, the report of a rule entitled ``Civil 
     Monetary Penalty Adjustments for Inflation'' (RIN0605-AA47) 
     received during adjournment of the Senate in the Office of 
     the President of the Senate on December 28, 2016; to the 
     Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation.

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