[Journal of the House of Representatives, 1998] [Tuesday, January 27, 1998 (1), Para 1.3 Communications] [Pages 1-27] [From the U.S. Government Publishing Office, www.gpo.gov] para.1.3 communications Executive and other communications, pursuant to clause 2, rule XXIV, were referred as follows: 5946. A letter from the Acting Administrator, Agricultural Marketing Service, transmitting the Service's final rule-- Fresh Bartlett Pears Grown in Oregon and Washington; Reduced Assessment Rate [Docket No. FV97-931-2 FIR] received November 24, 1997, pursuant to 5 U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A); to the Committee on Agriculture. 5947. A letter from the Acting Administrator, Agricultural Marketing Service, transmitting the Service's final rule-- Winter Pears Grown in Oregon, Washington, and California; Order Amending the Marketing Order [Docket Nos. AO-99-A7; FV96-927-1] received November 24, 1997, pursuant to 5 U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A); to the Committee on Agriculture. 5948. A letter from the Acting Administrator, Agricultural Marketing Service, transmitting the Service's final rule-- Revision to Part 46, Regulations Under the Perishable Agricultural Commodities Act [Docket No. FV97-355] received November 24, 1997, pursuant to 5 U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A); to the Committee on Agriculture. 5949. A letter from the Acting Administrator, Agricultural Marketing Service, transmitting the Service's final rule--Rai [[Page 2]] sins Produced From Grapes Grown in California; Modifications to the Raisin Diversion Program [Docket No. FV97-989-3 IFR] received November 24, 1997, pursuant to 5 U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A); to the Committee on Agriculture. 5950. A letter from the Acting Administrator, Agricultural Marketing Service, transmitting the Service's final rule-- Mushroom Promotion, Research, and Consumer Information Order; Referendum Procedures [FV-97-705IFR] received December 30, 1997, pursuant to 5 U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A); to the Committee on Agriculture. 5951. A letter from the Acting Administrator, Agricultural Marketing Service, transmitting the Service's final rule-- Irish Potatoes Grown in Colorado; Change in Handling Regulation for Area No. 2 [Docket No. FV97-948-1 FIR] received December 31, 1997, pursuant to 5 U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A); to the Committee on Agriculture. 5952. A letter from the Acting Administrator, Agricultural Marketing Service, transmitting the Service's final rule-- Winter Pears Grown in Oregon and Washington; Increased Assessment Rate [Docket No. FV97-927-1 FIR] received December 31, 1997, pursuant to 5 U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A); to the Committee on Agriculture. 5953. A letter from the Acting Administrator, Agricultural Marketing Service, transmitting the Service's final rule-- Grading and Inspection, General Specifications for Approved Plants and Standards for Grades of Dairy Product: Revision of User Fees [DA-97-13] (RIN: 0581-AB50) received December 31, 1997, pursuant to 5 U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A); to the Committee on Agriculture. 5954. A letter from the Congressional Review Coordinator, Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service, transmitting the Service's final rule--Pine Shoot Beetle; Quarantined Areas [Docket No. 97-100-1] received December 11, 1997, pursuant to 5 U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A); to the Committee on Agriculture. 5955. A letter from the Congressional Review Coordinator, Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service, transmitting the Service's final rule--Mediterranean Fruit Fly; Removal of an Area From Quarantine [Docket No. 97-056-8] received November 24, 1997, pursuant to 5 U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A); to the Committee on Agriculture. 5956. A letter from the Congressional Review Coordinator, Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service, transmitting the Service's final rule--Karnal Bunt; Approved Treatments [Docket No. 96-016-27] (RIN: 0579-AA83) received December 9, 1997, pursuant to 5 U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A); to the Committee on Agriculture. 5957. A letter from the Congressional Review Coordinator, Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service, transmitting the Service's final rule--Cattle Imported in Bond for Feeding and Return to Mexico [Docket No. 94-076-2] received December 9, 1997, pursuant to 5 U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A); to the Committee on Agriculture. 5958. A letter from the Congressional Review Coordinator, Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service, transmitting the Service's final rule--Importation of Sliced and Pre-Packaged Dry-Cured Pork Products [Docket No. 96-066-2] received November 17, 1997, pursuant to 5 U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A); to the Committee on Agriculture. 5959. A letter from the Congressional Review Coordinator, Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service, transmitting the Service's final rule--Import/Export User Fees; Exemptions [Docket No. 96-089-1] received November 17, 1997, pursuant to 5 U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A); to the Committee on Agriculture. 5960. A letter from the Congressional Review Coordinator, Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service, transmitting the Service's final rule--Removal of Mexican Border Regulations [Docket No. 97-037-2] received December 12, 1997, pursuant to 5 U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A); to the Committee on Agriculture. 5961. A letter from the Congressional Review Coordinator, Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service, transmitting the Service's final rule--Asian Longhorned Beetle; Quarantine Regulations [Docket No. 96-102-2] received November 17, 1997, pursuant to 5 U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A); to the Committee on Agriculture. 5962. A letter from the Congressional Review Coordinator, Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service, transmitting the Service's final rule--Mexican Fruit Fly Regulations; Addition of Regulated Area [Docket No. 97-113-1] received November 19, 1997, pursuant to 5 U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A); to the Committee on Agriculture. 5963. A letter from the Congressional Review Coordinator, Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service, transmitting the Service's final rule--Change in Disease Status of Belgium Because of BSE [Docket No. 97-115-1] received November 19, 1997, pursuant to 5 U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A); to the Committee on Agriculture. 5964. A letter from the Congressional Review Coordinator, Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service, transmitting the Service's final rule--Interstate Movement of Imported Plants and Plant Parts [Docket No. 96-061-2] (RIN: 0579-AA85) received November 19, 1997, pursuant to 5 U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A); to the Committee on Agriculture. 5965. A letter from the Congressional Review Coordinator, Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service, transmitting the Service's final rule--Change in Disease Status of Luxembourg Because of BSE [Docket No. 97-118-1] received December 17, 1997, pursuant to 5 U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A); to the Committee on Agriculture. 5966. A letter from the Congressional Review Coordinator, Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service, transmitting the Service's final rule--Karnal Bunt; Additions to Regulated Areas [Docket No. 96-016-26] (RIN: 0579-AA83) received December 1, 1997, pursuant to 5 U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A); to the Committee on Agriculture. 5967. A letter from the Congressional Review Coordinator, Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service, transmitting the Service's final rule--Brucellosis in Cattle; State and Area Classifications; Arkansas [Docket No. 97-108-1] received December 4, 1997, pursuant to 5 U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A); to the Committee on Agriculture. 5968. A letter from the Congressional Review Coordinator, Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service, transmitting the Service's final rule--Karnal Bunt; Compensation for Wheat Seed and Straw in the 1995-1996 Crop Season [Docket No. 96- 016-25] (RIN: 0579-AA83) received January 5, 1998, pursuant to 5 U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A); to the Committee on Agriculture. 5969. A letter from the Director, Office of Regulatory Management and Information, Environmental Protection Agency, transmitting the Agency's final rule--Cypermethrin; Pesticide Tolerance [OPP-300583; FRL-5755-3] (RIN: 2070-AB78) received November 24, 1997, pursuant to 5 U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A); to the Committee on Agriculture. 5970. A letter from the Director, Office of Regulatory Management and Information, Environmental Protection Agency, transmitting the Agency's final rule--Zeta-Cypermethrin; Pesticide Tolerance [OPP-300577; FRL-5754-8] (RIN: 2070-AB78) received November 24, 1997, pursuant to 5 U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A); to the Committee on Agriculture. 5971. A letter from the Director, Office of Regulatory Management and Information, Environmental Protection Agency, transmitting the Agency's final rule--Bifenthrin; Pesticide Tolerances [OPP-300579; FRL-5754-7] (RIN: 2070-AB78) received November 24, 1997, pursuant to 5 U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A); to the Committee on Agriculture. 5972. A letter from the Director, Office of Regulatory Management and Information, Environmental Protection Agency, transmitting the Agency's final rule--Lambda-cyhalothrin; Pesticide Tolerance [OPP-300581; FRL-5755-5] (RIN: 2070-AB78) received November 24, 1997, pursuant to 5 U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A); to the Committee on Agriculture. 5973. A letter from the Director, Office of Regulatory Management and Budget, Environmental Protection Agency, transmitting the Agency's final rule --Tefluthrin; Pesticide Tolerance [OPP-300576; FRL-5754-9] (RIN: 2070-AB78) received November 24, 1997, pursuant to 5 U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A); to the Committee on Agriculture. 5974. A letter from the Director, Office of Regulatory Management and Budget, Environmental Protection Agency, transmitting the Agency's final rule --Fipronil; Pesticide Tolerances [OPP-300587; FRL-5757-4] (RIN: 2070-AB78) received November 24, 1997, pursuant to 5 U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A); to the Committee on Agriculture. 5975. A letter from the Director, Office of Regulatory Management and Information, Environmental Protection Agency, transmitting the Agency's final rule--Fenarimol; Pesticide Tolerances for Emergency Exemptions [OPP-300559; FRL-5753-5] (RIN: 2070-AB78) received November 24, 1997, pursuant to 5 U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A); to the Committee on Agriculture. 5976. A letter from the Director, Office of Regulatory Management and Information, Environmental Protection Agency, transmitting the Agency's final rule--Methyl Salicylate; Establishment of an Exemption from Requirement of a Tolerance [OPP-300557; FRL-5746-1] received November 24, 1997, pursuant to 5 U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A); to the Committee on Agriculture. 5977. A letter from the Director, Office of Regulatory Management and Information, Environmental Protection Agency, transmitting the Agency's final rule--Fomesafen; Pesticide Tolerances for Emergency Exemptions [OPP-300571; FRL-5752-8] (RIN: 2070-AB78) received November 24, 1997, pursuant to 5 U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A); to the Committee on Agriculture. 5978. A letter from the Director, Office of Regulatory Management and Information, Environmental Protection Agency, transmitting the Agency's final rule--Cyromazine; Pesticide Tolerances for Emergency Exemptions [OPP-300588; FRL-5758-2] (RIN: 2070-AB78) received December 3, 1997, pursuant to 5 U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A); to the Committee on Agriculture. 5979. A letter from the Director, Office of Regulatory Management and Information, Environmental Protection Agency, transmitting the Agency's final rule--Revocation of Tolerances for Commodities No Longer Regulated for Pesticide Residues and Other Actions [OPP-300503A; FRL-5753-1] received December 3, 1997, pursuant to 5 U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A); to the Committee on Agriculture. 5980. A letter from the Director, Office of Regulatory Management and Information, Environmental Protection Agency, transmitting the Agency's final rule--Maleic Hydrazide; Pesticide Tolerances for Emergency Exemptions [OPP-300587; FRL-5754-5] (RIN: 2070-AB78) received December 3, 1997, pursuant to 5 U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A); to the Committee on Agriculture. 5981. A letter from the Director, Office of Regulatory Management and Information, Environmental Protection Agency, transmit [[Page 3]] ting the Agency's final rule--Sodium Chlorate; Exemption from Pesticide Tolerance for Emergency Exemptions [OPP-300574; FRL-5754-1] (RIN: 2070-AB78) received December 3, 1997, pursuant to 5 U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A); to the Committee on Agriculture. 5982. A letter from the Director, Office of Regulatory Management and Information, Environmental Protection Agency, transmitting the Agency's final rule--Pyrimethanil; Pesticide Tolerance [OPP-300589; FRL-5758-7] received December 3, 1997, pursuant to 5 U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A); to the Committee on Agriculture. 5983. A letter from the Director, Office of Regulatory Management and Information, Environmental Protection Agency, transmitting the Agency's final rule--Fluorine Compounds; Time-Limited Pesticide Tolerance [OPP-300586; FRL-5756-5] (RIN: 2070-AB78) received December 3, 1997, pursuant to 5 U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A); to the Committee on Agriculture. 5984. A letter from the Director, Office of Regulatory Management and Information, Environmental Protection Agency, transmitting the Agency's final rule--Tebufenozide; Pesticide Tolerances for Emergency Exemptions [OPP-300569; FRL-5751-1] (RIN: 2070-AB78) received November 25, 1997, pursuant to 5 U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A); to the Committee on Agriculture. 5985. A letter from the Director, Office of Regulatory Management and Information, Environmental Protection Agency, transmitting the Agency's final rule--Fenpropathrin; Pesticide Tolerance [OPP-300580; FRL-5755-1] (RIN: 2070-AB78) received November 25, 1997, pursuant to 5 U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A); to the Committee on Agriculture. 5986. A letter from the Director, Office of Regulatory Management and Information, Environmental Protection Agency, transmitting the Agency's final rule--Dipropylene Glycol Dimethyl Ether; Final Significant New Use Rule; Correction [OPPTS-50621C; FRL-5757-6] (RIN: 2070-AB27) received November 25, 1997, pursuant to 5 U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A); to the Committee on Agriculture. 5987. A letter from the Director, Office of Regulatory Management and Information, Environmental Protection Agency, transmitting the Agency's final rule--Cyfluthrin; Pesticide Tolerances [OPP-300582; FRL-5755-2] (RIN: 2070-AB78) received November 25, 1997, pursuant to 5 U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A); to the Committee on Agriculture. 5988. A letter from the Director, Office of Regulatory Management and Information, Environmental Protection Agency, transmitting the Agency's final rule--Fenvalerate; Pesticide Tolerances [OPP-300575; FRL-5754-6] (RIN: 2070-AB78) received November 25, 1997, pursuant to 5 U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A); to the Committee on Agriculture. 5989. A letter from the Director, Office of Regulatory Management and Information, Environmental Protection Agency, transmitting the Agency's final rule--Deltamethrin and Tralomethrin; Pesticide Tolerances [OPP-300584; FRL-5756-2] (RIN: 2070-AB78) received November 25, 1997, pursuant to 5 U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A); to the Committee on Agriculture. 5990. A letter from the Director, Office of Regulatory Management and Information, Environmental Protection Agency, transmitting the Agency's final rule--Hexythiazox; Pesticide Tolerances for Emergency Exemptions [OPP-300568; FRL-5750-9] (RIN: 2070-AB78) received November 25, 1997, pursuant to 5 U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A); to the Committee on Agriculture. 5991. A letter from the Director, Office of Regulatory Management and Information, Environmental Protection Agency, transmitting the Agency's final rule--Ethalfluralin; Pesticide Tolerances for Emergency Exemptions [OPP-300585; FRL-5756-4] (RIN: 2070-AB78) received December 12, 1997, pursuant to 5 U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A); to the Committee on Agriculture. 5992. A letter from the Director, Office of Regulatory Management and Information, Environmental Protection Agency, transmitting the Agency's final rule--Primisulfuron-methyl; Pesticide Tolerances for Emergency Exemptions [OPP-300573; FRL-5753-6] (RIN: 2070-AB78) received December 12, 1997, pursuant to 5 U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A); to the Committee on Agriculture. 5993. A letter from the Director, Office of Regulatory Management and Information, Environmental Protection Agency, transmitting the Agency's final rule--Chlorothalonil; Pesticide Tolerances for Emergency Exemptions [OPP-300590; FRL-5759-5] (RIN: 2070-AB78) received December 10, 1997, pursuant to 5 U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A); to the Committee on Agriculture. 5994. A letter from the Director, Office of Regulatory Management and Information, Environmental Protection Agency, transmitting the Agency's final rule--Imidacloprid; Tolerance Extension for Emergency Exemptions [OPP-300594; FRL-5760-9] (RIN: 2070-AB78) received December 10, 1997, pursuant to 5 U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A); to the Committee on Agriculture. 5995. A letter from the Director, Office of Regulatory Management and Information, Environmental Protection Agency, transmitting the Agency's final rule--Myclobutanil; Tolerance Extension for Emergency Exemptions [OPP-300591; FRL-5760-4] (RIN: 2070-AB780 received December 10, 1997, pursuant to 5 U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A); to the Committee on Agriculture. 5996. A letter from the Director, Office of Regulatory Management and Information, Environmental Protection Agency, transmitting the Agency's final rule--Fenoxaprop-ethyl; Pesticide Tolerance [OPP-300597; FRL-5764-1] (RIN: 2070-AB78) received January 7, 1998, pursuant to 5 U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A); to the Committee on Agriculture. 5997. A letter from the Director, Office of Regulatory Management and Information, Environmental Protection Agency, transmitting the Agency's final rule--Bifenthrin; Extension of Tolerance for Emergency Exemptions [OPP-300600; FRL-5764- 6] (RIN: 2070-AB78) received January 7, 1998, pursuant to 5 U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A); to the Committee on Agriculture. 5998. A letter from the Director, Office of Regulatory Management and Information, Environmental Protection Agency, transmitting the Agency's final rule--Bifenthrin; Pesticide Tolerances for Emergency Exemptions [OPP-300593; FRL-5760-8] (RIN: 2070-AB78) received January 7, 1998, pursuant to 5 U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A); to the Committee on Agriculture. 5999. A letter from the Director, Office of Regulatory Management and Information, Environmental Protection Agency, transmitting the Agency's final rule--Dicloran; Pesticide Tolerances for Emergency Exemptions [OPP-300596; FRL-5762-4] (RIN: 2070-AB78) received December 29, 1997, pursuant to 5 U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A); to the Committee on Agriculture. 6000. A letter from the Director, Office of Regulatory Management and Information, Environmental Protection Agency, transmitting the Agency's final rule--Hexythiazox; Pesticide Tolerances for Emergency Exemptions [OPP-300595; FRL-5762-1] (RIN: 2070-AB78) received December 29, 1997, pursuant to 5 U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A); to the Committee on Agriculture. 6001. A letter from the Chairman and Chief Executive Officer, Farm Credit Administration, transmitting the Administration's final rule--Loan Policies and Operations; Loan Sales Relief (RIN: 3052-AB78) received November 25, 1997, pursuant to 5 U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A); to the Committee on Agriculture. 6002. A letter from the Chairman and Chief Executive Officer, Farm Credit Administration, transmitting the Administration's final rule--Loan Policies and Operations; Interest Rates and Charges (RIN: 3052-AB81) received December 17, 1997, pursuant to 5 U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A); to the Committee on Agriculture. 6003. A letter from the Administrator, Farm Service Agency, transmitting the Agency's final rule--1997-Crop Peanuts; National Poundage Quota; National Average Support Level for Quota and Additional Peanuts; and Minimum Commodity Credit Corporation Export Edible Sales Price for Additional Peanuts (RIN: 0560-AF01) received November 19, 1997, pursuant to 5 U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A); to the Committee on Agriculture. 6004. A letter from the Manager, Federal Crop Insurance Corporation, Risk Management Agency, transmitting the Agency's final rule--Pea Crop Insurance Regulations; and Common Crop Insurance Regulations, Green Pea Crop Insurance Provisions [7 CFR Parts 416 and 457] received December 1, 1997, pursuant to 5 U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A); to the Committee on Agriculture. 6005. A letter from the Comptroller, Department of Defense, transmitting a report of a violation of the Anti-Deficiency Act by the Department of the Air Force, pursuant to 31 U.S.C. 1517(b); to the Committee on Appropriations. 6006. A letter from the Assistant Secretary (Force Management Policy), Department of Defense, transmitting the eighth Quadrennial Review of Military Compensation, pursuant to 37 U.S.C. 1008(b); to the Committee on National Security. 6007. A letter from the Acting Director, Defense Finance and Accounting Service, transmitting notification that the Defense Finance and Accounting Service is initiating a cost comparison study of the DoD Retired and Annuitant Payroll functions, pursuant to 10 U.S.C. 2304 nt.; to the Committee on National Security. 6008. A letter from the Acting Director, Defense Finance and Accounting Service, transmitting notification that the Defense Finance and Accounting Service is initiating a cost comparison study of the DoD Civilian Payroll functions, pursuant to 10 U.S.C. 2304 nt.; to the Committee on National Security. 6009. A letter from the Chief, Programs and Legislation Division, Department of the Air Force, transmitting notification that the Commander of Elmendorf Air Force Base, Alaska, has conducted a cost comparison to reduce the cost of the Central Heat and Power Plant function, pursuant to 10 U.S.C. 2304 nt.; to the Committee on National Security. 6010. A letter from the Secretary, Department of the Navy, transmitting a copy of the Agency's determination that it is in the public interest to use other than competitive procedures for awarding a proposed contract, pursuant to 10 U.S.C. 2304(c)(7); to the Committee on National Security. 6011. A letter from the Principal Deputy (Acquisition and Technology), Department of Defense, transmitting the Secretary's Selected Acquisition Reports (SARS) for the quarter ending September 30, 1997, pursuant to 10 U.S.C. 2432; to the Committee on National Security. 6012. A letter from the Director, Defense Procurement, Department of Defense, transmitting the Department's final rule--Defense Federal Acquisition Regulation Supplement; Allowability of Costs for Restructuring Bonuses [DFARS Case 97-D312] received November 21, 1997, pursuant to 5 U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A); to the Committee on National Security. [[Page 4]] 6013. A letter from the Director, Washington Headquarters Services, Department of Defense, transmitting the Department's final rule--Civilian Health and Medical program of the Uniformed Services; TRICARE Selected Reserve Dental Program [DoD 6010.8-R] (RIN: 0720-AA40) received December 31, 1997, pursuant to 5 U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A); to the Committee on National Security. 6014. A letter from the General Counsel, Department of Transportation, transmitting the Department's final rule-- Determination of Fair and Reasonable Guideline Rates for the Carriage of Less-Than-Shipload Lots of Bulk and Packaged Preference Cargoes on U.S.-Flag Commercial Liner Vessels; Removal of Part (Maritime Administration) [Docket No. R-156] (RIN: 2133-AB16) received November 17, 1997, pursuant to 5 U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A); to the Committee on National Security. 6015. A letter from the Director, Office of Regulations Management, Department of Veterans Affairs, transmitting the Department's final rule--Veterans Education: Increased Allowances for the Educational Assistance Test Program (RIN: 2900-AI94) received December 3, 1997, pursuant to 5 U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A); to the Committee on National Security. 6016. A letter from the Secretary of Defense, transmitting certification that the current Future Years Defense Program fully funds the support costs associated with the Apache Longbow radar program, pursuant to 10 U.S.C. 2306b(i)(1)(A); to the Committee on National Security. 6017. A letter from the Secretary of Defense, transmitting the Department's semiannual report on audit and investigative activities for the 6-month period ending September 30, 1997, pursuant to 5 U.S.C. app. (Insp. Gen. Act) section 5(b); to the Committee on National Security. 6018. A letter from the Deputy Congressional Liaison, Board of Governors of the Federal Reserve System, transmitting the Board's final rule--Truth in Lending [Regulation Z; Docket No. R-0960] received November 24, 1997, pursuant to 5 U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A); to the Committee on Banking and Financial Services. 6019. A letter from the Assistant to the Board, Board of Governors of the Federal Reserve System, transmitting the Board's final rule--Risk-Based Capital Standards: Market Risk [Regulations H and Y; Docket No. R-0996] received December 22, 1997, pursuant to 5 U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A); to the Committee on Banking and Financial Services. 6020. A letter from the Assistant to the Board, Board of Governors of the Federal Reserve System, transmitting the Board's final rule--Equal Credit Opportunity [Regulation B; Docket No. R-0955] received December 10, 1997, pursuant to 5 U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A); to the Committee on Banking and Financial Services. 6021. A letter from the Legal Counsel, Department of the Treasury, transmitting the Department's final rule--Bank Enterprise Award Program (Community Development Financial Institutions Fund) (RIN: 1505-AA71) received December 1, 1997, pursuant to 5 U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A); to the Committee on Banking and Financial Services. 6022. A letter from the Legal Counsel, Department of the Treasury, transmitting the Department's final rule--Bank Enterprise Award Program (Community Development Financial Institutions Fund) (RIN: 1505-AA71) received November 31, 1997, pursuant to 5 U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A); to the Committee on Banking and Financial Services. 6023. A letter from the Legal Counsel, Department of the Treasury, transmitting the Department's final rule--Community Development Financial Institutions Program (Community Development Financial Institutions Fund) (RIN: 1505-AA71) received November 31, 1997, pursuant to 5 U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A); to the Committee on Banking and Financial Services. 6024. A letter from the Legal Counsel, Department of the Treasury, transmitting the Department's final rule--Bank Enterprise Award Program (RIN: 1505-AA71) received December 10, 1997, pursuant to 5 U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A); to the Committee on Banking and Financial Services. 6025. A letter from the General Counsel, Department of Housing and Urban Development, transmitting the Department's ``Major'' final rule--Single Family Loss Mitigation Procedures [FR-4032] received November 25, 1997, pursuant to 5 U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A); to the Committee on Banking and Financial Services. 6026. A letter from the Acting General Counsel, Department of Housing and Urban Development, transmitting the Department's final rule--Snow Load Map for Manufactured Homes; Technical Correction [Docket No. FR-4276-F-01] received November 17, 1997, pursuant to 5 U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A); to the Committee on Banking and Financial Services. 6027. A letter from the Acting General Counsel, Department of Housing and Urban Development, transmitting the Department's final rule--Indian HOME Program [Docket No. FR- 3567-F-02] (RIN: 2577-AB35) received November 17, 1997, pursuant to 5 U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A); to the Committee on Banking and Financial Services. 6028. A letter from the General Counsel, Department of Housing and Urban Development, transmitting the Department's final rule--Termination of an Approved Mortgagee's Origination Approval Agreement [FR-4239] received January 7, 1998, pursuant to 5 U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A); to the Committee on Banking and Financial Services. 6029. A letter from the President and Chairman, Export- Import Bank of the United States, transmitting a report involving U.S. exports to Russia, pursuant to 12 U.S.C. 635(b)(3)(i); to the Committee on Banking and Financial Services. 6030. A letter from the President and Chairman, Export- Import Bank of the United States, transmitting a report involving U.S. exports to the People's Republic of China, pursuant to 12 U.S.C. 635(b)(3)(i); to the Committee on Banking and Financial Services. 6031. A letter from the President and Chairman, Export- Import Bank of the United States, transmitting a report involving U.S. exports to Indonesia, pursuant to 12 U.S.C. 635(b)(3)(i); to the Committee on Banking and Financial Services. 6032. A letter from the Director, Office of Legislative Affairs, Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation, transmitting the Corporation's final rule--Amendment to Part 363-- Independent Audits and Reporting Requirements-- received November 31, 1997, pursuant to 5 U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A); to the Committee on Banking and Financial Services. 6033. A letter from the Director, Federal Emergency Management Agency, transmitting the President's Report on the Modernization of the Authorities of the Defense Production Act, pursuant to Public Law 104--64, section 4; to the Committee on Banking and Financial Services. 6034. A letter from the Managing Director, Federal Housing Finance Board, transmitting the Board's final rule--Authority to Approve Federal Home Loan Bank Bylaws [No. 97-77] (RIN: 3069-AA70) received December 18, 1997, pursuant to 5 U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A); to the Committee on Banking and Financial Services. 6035. A letter from the Legislative and Regulatory Activities Division, Office of the Comptroller of the Currency, transmitting the Office's final rule--Assessment of Fees; National Banks; District of Columbia Banks [Docket No. 97-23] (RIN: 1557-AB41) received December 2, 1997, pursuant to 5 U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A); to the Committee on Banking and Financial Services. 6036. A letter from the Federal Register Liaison Officer, Office of Thrift Supervision, transmitting the Office's final rule--Liquidity [No. 97-116] (RIN: 1550-AA77) received November 20, 1997, pursuant to 5 U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A); to the Committee on Banking and Financial Services. 6037. A letter from the Federal Register Liaison Officer, Office of Thrift Supervision, transmitting the Office's final rule--Technical Amendments [No. 97-126] received December 17, 1997, pursuant to 5 U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A); to the Committee on Banking and Financial Services. 6038. A letter from the Federal Register Liaison Officer, Office of Thrift Supervision, transmitting the Office's final rule--Disclosures for Adjustable-rate Mortgage Loans, Adjustment Notices, and Interest-rate Caps [No. 97-130] (RIN: 1550-AB12) received January 5, 1998, pursuant to 5 U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A); to the Committee on Banking and Financial Services. 6039. A letter from the Federal Register Liaison Officer, Office of Thrift Supervision, transmitting the Office's final rule--Application Processing [No. 97-121] (RIN: 1550-AA83) received December 19, 1997, pursuant to 5 U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A); to the Committee on Banking and Financial Services. 6040. A letter from the Federal Register Liaison Officer, Office of Thrift Supervision, transmitting the Office's final rule--Fiduciary Powers; Community Reinvestment Act [No. 97- 129] (RIN: 1550-AB09) received December 29, 1997, pursuant to 5 U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A); to the Committee on Banking and Financial Services. 6041. A letter from the Secretary of the Treasury, transmitting a report entitled ``American Finance for the 21st Century,'' pursuant to Public Law 103--328, section 210; to the Committee on Banking and Financial Services. 6042. A letter from the Director, Office of Management and Budget, transmitting OMB's estimate of the amount of change in outlays or receipts, as the case may be, in each fiscal year through fiscal year 2003 resulting from passage of H.R. 867, H.R. 1377, H.R. 1787, H.R. 2367, S. 813, H.R. 2813, H.J.R. 91 and H.J.R. 92, pursuant to Public Law 101--508, section 13101(a) (104 Stat. 1388--582); to the Committee on the Budget. 6043. A letter from the Director, Office of Management and Budget, transmitting OMB's estimate of the amount of change in outlays or receipts, as the case may be, in each fiscal year through fiscal year 2003 resulting from passage of H.R. 1090, S. 714 and S. 923, pursuant to Public Law 101--508, section 13101(a) (104 Stat. 1388--582); to the Committee on the Budget. 6044. A letter from the Director, Office of Management and Budget, transmitting OMB's estimate of the amount of change in outlays or receipts, as the case may be, in each fiscal year through fiscal year 2003 resulting from passage of H.R. 2464, S. 587, S. 589, H.R. 79, H.R. 672 and H.R. 708, pursuant to Public Law 101--508, section 13101(a) (104 Stat. 1388--582); to the Committee on the Budget. 6045. A letter from the Director, Office of Management and Budget, transmitting OMB's estimate of the amount of change in outlays or receipts, as the case may be, in each fiscal year through fiscal year 2003 resulting from passage of H.R. 1119, pursuant to Public Law 101--508, section 13101(a) (104 Stat. 1388--582); to the Committee on the Budget. 6046. A letter from the Director, Office of Management and Budget, transmitting [[Page 5]] OMB's estimate of the amount of change in outlays or receipts, as the case may be, in each fiscal year through fiscal year 2003 resulting from passage of S. 1228, S. 1519, S. 156, S. 1139, and S. 1193, pursuant to Public Law 101-- 508, section 13101(a) (104 Stat. 1388--582); to the Committee on the Budget. 6047. A letter from the Director, Office of Management and Budget, transmitting OMB's estimate of the amount of change in outlays or receipts, as the case may be, in each fiscal year through fiscal year 2003 resulting from passage of H.R. 2979, H.R. 1658, H.R. 2265, and H.R. 3034, pursuant to Public Law 101--508, section 13101(a) (104 Stat. 1388--582); to the Committee on the Budget. 6048. A letter from the Acting Assistant Secretary for the Office of Vocational and Adult Education, Department of Education, transmitting notice of final funding priorities for the 21st Century Community Learning Centers Program, pursuant to 20 U.S.C. 1232(f); to the Committee on Education and the Workforce. 6049. A letter from the Acting Assistant Secretary for Educational Research and Improvement, Department of Education, transmitting Final Regulations----Standards of Conduct and Evaluations of Activities Carried out by the Office of Educational Research and Improvement: Designation of Exemplary and Promising Programs, pursuant to 20 U.S.C. 1232(f); to the Committee on Education and the Workforce. 6050. A letter from the Acting Assistant Secretary for Educational Research and Improvement, Department of Education, transmitting notice of final eligibility and selection criteria: National Awards Program for Model Professional Development, pursuant to 20 U.S.C. 1232(f); to the Committee on Education and the Workforce. 6051. A letter from the Secretary of Education, transmitting Final Regulations----Federal Work-Study Programs, pursuant to 20 U.S.C. 1232(f); to the Committee on Education and the Workforce. 6052. A letter from the Secretary of Education, transmitting Final Regulations----Federal Family Education Loan Program and William D. Ford Federal Direct Loan Program, pursuant to 20 U.S.C. 1232(f); to the Committee on Education and the Workforce. 6053. A letter from the Secretary of Education, transmitting the Nineteenth Annual Report on the progress being made toward the provision of a free appropriate public education for all handicapped children, pursuant to 20 U.S.C. 1418(f)(1); to the Committee on Education and the Workforce. 6054. A letter from the Secretary of Education, transmitting Final Regulations----Protection of Human Subjects, pursuant to 20 U.S.C. 1232(f); to the Committee on Education and the Workforce. 6055. A letter from the Secretary of Education, transmitting Final Regulations----Student Assistance General Provisions----Standards of Financial Responsibility, pursuant to 20 U.S.C. 1232(f); to the Committee on Education and the Workforce. 6056. A letter from the Secretary of Health and Human Services, transmitting the seventeenth annual report on the implementation of the Age Discrimination Act of 1975 by departments and agencies which administer programs of Federal financial assistance, pursuant to 42 U.S.C. 6106a(b); to the Committee on Education and the Workforce. 6057. A letter from the Secretary of Labor, transmitting the Department's annual report to Congress on the FY 1996 program operations of the Office of Workers' Compensation Programs (OWCP), the administration of the Black Lung Benefits Act (BLBA), the Longshore and Harbor Workers' Compensation Act (LHWCA), and the Federal Employees' Compensation Act for the period October 1, 1995, through September 30, 1996, pursuant to 30 U.S.C. 936(b); to the Committee on Education and the Workforce. 6058. A letter from the Chief Executive Officer, Corporation for National Service, transmitting the Corporation's Program Report and Financial Reports for 1995, pursuant to 31 U.S.C. 9101 and 9106; to the Committee on Education and the Workforce. 6059. A letter from the Assistant General Counsel for Regulations, Department of Education, transmitting a report on the final regulations for Federal Work-Study Programs, pursuant to 5 U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(B); to the Committee on Education and the Workforce. 6060. A letter from the Assistant General Counsel for Regulations, Department of Education, transmitting a report on the final regulations for Student Assistance General Provisions, pursuant to 5 U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(B); to the Committee on Education and the Workforce. 6061. A letter from the Assistant General Counsel for Regulations, Department of Education, transmitting the Department's final rule--Federal Family Education Loan Program and William D. Ford Federal Direct Loan Program (RIN: 1840-AC45) received December 15, 1997, pursuant to 5 U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A); to the Committee on Education and the Workforce. 6062. A letter from the Assistant General Counsel for Regulations, Department of Education, transmitting the report on the notice of final funding priorities for 21st Century Community Learning Centers Program (RIN: 1850-ZA01) received December 1, 1997, pursuant to 5 U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(B); to the Committee on Education and the Workforce. 6063. A letter from the Assistant General Counsel for Regulations, Department of Education, transmitting a report on the final regulations for Protection of Human Subjects (RIN: 1880-AA75) received November 24, 1997, pursuant to 5 U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(B); to the Committee on Education and the Workforce. 6064. A letter from the Assistant Secretary for Pension and Welfare Benefits, Department of Labor, transmitting the Department's final rule--Amendment to the Definition of Plan Assets; Participant Contributions (RIN: 1210-AA59) received December 8, 1997, pursuant to 5 U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A); to the Committee on Education and the Workforce. 6065. A letter from the Assistant Secretary for Employment Standards, Department of Labor, transmitting the Department's final rule--Employment of Student-Learners, Employment of Apprentices, Employment of Learners, Employment of Messengers, and Employment of Student Workers (RIN: 1215- AB10) received December 9, 1997, pursuant to 5 U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A); to the Committee on Education and the Workforce. 6066. A letter from the Assistant Secretary for Pension and Welfare Benefits, Department of Labor, transmitting the Department's ``Major'' final rule--Interim Rules for Mental Health Parity (RIN: 0938-AI05) received January 5, 1998, pursuant to 5 U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A); to the Committee on Education and the Workforce. 6067. A letter from the Chief, Regulations Unit, Internal Revenue Service, transmitting the Service's final rule-- Treatment of Shareholders of Certain Passive Foreign Investment Companies [TD 8701] (RIN: 1545-AC06) received November 24, 1997, pursuant to 5 U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A); to the Committee on Education and the Workforce. 6068. A letter from the Chairman, National Commission on the Cost of Higher Education, transmitting a report entitled ``Straight Talk About College Costs and Prices,'' pursuant to Public Law 105--18; to the Committee on Education and the Workforce. 6069. A letter from the Assistant Secretary, Occupational Safety and Health Administration, transmitting the Administration's ``Major'' final rule--Respiratory Protection [Docket No. H-049] (RIN: 1218-AA05) received January 5, 1998, pursuant to 5 U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A); to the Committee on Education and the Workforce. 6070. A letter from the Administrator, Energy Information Administration, transmitting the Energy Information Administration's ``Annual Energy Review 1996,'' pursuant to 15 U.S.C. 790f(a)(2); to the Committee on Commerce. 6071. A letter from the Secretary of Health and Human Services, transmitting the fifth annual report to Congress on progress in achieving the performance goals referenced in the Prescription Drug User Fee Act of 1992 (PDUFA), for the Fiscal Year 1997, pursuant to 21 U.S.C. 379g nt.; to the Committee on Commerce. 6072. A letter from the Chairman, Commission on Dietary Supplement Labels, transmitting the final report of the Commission, pursuant to 21 U.S.C. 343 nt.; to the Committee on Commerce. 6073. A letter from the Assistant Secretary for Communications and Information, Department of Commerce, transmitting the Department's final rule --Telecommunications and Information Infrastructure Assistance Program [Docket No. 970103002-7304-03] (RIN: 0660-ZA02) received December 29, 1997, pursuant to 5 U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A); to the Committee on Commerce. 6074. A letter from the Director, Office of Rulemaking Coordination, Department of Energy, transmitting the Department's final rule--Policy Statement for Electric Motors Covered Under the Energy Policy and Conservation Act-- received December 16, 1997, pursuant to 5 U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A); to the Committee on Commerce. 6075. A letter from the Deputy Assistant Secretary for Legislation, Department of Health and Human Services, transmitting the fourteenth annual report to Congress of the Orphan Products Board (OPB), pursuant to 42 U.S.C. 236(e); to the Committee on Commerce. 6076. A letter from the General Counsel, Department of Transportation, transmitting the Department's final rule--Air Bag On-Off Switches (National Highway Traffic Safety Administration) [Docket No. NHTSA-97-3111] (RIN: 2127-AG61) received November 24, 1997, pursuant to 5 U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A); to the Committee on Commerce. 6077. A letter from the Director, Office of Regulatory Management and Information, Environmental Protection Agency, transmitting the Agency's final rule--Approval and Promulgation of Implementation Plans; Illinois [IL162-1a; FRl-5926-6] received November 24, 1997, pursuant to 5 U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A); to the Committee on Commerce. 6078. A letter from the Director, Office of Regulatory Management and Information, Environmental Protection Agency, transmitting the Agency's final rule--Clean Air Act Approval and Promulgation of Title V Operating Permits Program Revisions; State Implementation Plan Revision, Santa Barbara County Air Pollution Control District, California [CA-002-PP; FRL-5926-2] received November 24, 1997, pursuant to 5 U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A); to the Committee on Commerce. 6079. A letter from the Director, Office of Regulatory Management and Information, Environmental Protection Agency, transmitting the Agency's final rule--Designation of Areas for Air Quality Planning Purposes Tennessee: Redesignation of the Polk County and New Johnsonville Sulfur Dioxide Nonattainment Areas to Attainment [TN 86-1-9802a; TN 127-1- 9803a; FRL-5923-2] received November 24, 1997, pursuant to 5 U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A); to the Committee on Commerce. 6080. A letter from the Director, Office of Regulatory Management and Information, [[Page 6]] Environmental Protection Agency, transmitting the Agency's final rule--Hydroprene Biochemical Pest Control Agent; Pesticide Tolerance [OPP-300475A; FRL-5746-5] (RIN: 2070- AC78) received November 24, 1997, pursuant to 5 U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A); to the Committee on Commerce. 6081. A letter from the Director, Office of Regulatory Management and Information, Environmental Protection Agency, transmitting the Agency's final rule--Final Determination to Extend Deadline for Promulgation of Action on Section 126 Petitions [FRL-5925-4] received November 19, 1997, pursuant to 5 U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A); to the Committee on Commerce. 6082. A letter from the Director, Office of Regulatory Management and Information, Environmental Protection Agency, transmitting the Agency's final rule--Alabama: Final Authorization of Revisions to State's Hazardous Waste Management Program [FRL-5925-8] received November 19, 1997, pursuant to 5 U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A); to the Committee on Commerce. 6083. A letter from the Director, Office of Regulatory Management and Information, Environmental Protection Agency, transmitting the Agency's final rule--Approval and Promulgation of Implementation Plans; Arizona--Maricopa County CO Nonattainment Area [AZ033-0007; FRL-5928-3] received November 24, 1997, pursuant to 5 U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A); to the Committee on Commerce. 6084. A letter from the Director, Office of Regulatory Management and Information, Environmental Protection Agency, transmitting the Agency's final rule--Approval and Promulgation of Implementation Plans; California State Implementation Plan Revision; Bay Area Air Quality Management District [CA 179-0061; FRL-5929-9] received December 9, 1997, pursuant to 5 U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A); to the Committee on Commerce. 6085. A letter from the Director, State and Site Identification Center, Environmental Protection Agency, transmitting the Agency's final rule--National Priorities List for Uncontrolled Hazardous Waste Sites [40 CFR Part 300] received December 2, 1997, pursuant to 5 U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A); to the Committee on Commerce. 6086. A letter from the Director, Office of Regulatory Management and Information, Environmental Protection Agency, transmitting the Agency's final rule--Designation of Areas for Air Quality Planning Purposes; State of Louisiana; Correction of the Designation for Lafourche Parish [LA-41-1- 7355, FRL-5899-8] received December 3, 1997, pursuant to 5 U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A); to the Committee on Commerce. 6087. A letter from the Director, Office of Regulatory Management and Information, Environmental Protection Agency, transmitting the Agency's final rule--Technical Amendments to Air Quality Implementation Plan for Connecticut; Correction [FRL-5931-8] received December 3, 1997, pursuant to 5 U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A); to the Committee on Commerce. 6088. A letter from the Director, Office of Regulatory Management and Information, Environmental Protection Agency, transmitting the Agency's final rule--National Emission Standards for Hazardous Air Pollutants for Ethylene Oxide Commercial Sterilization and Fumigation Operations [FRL-5933- 6] (RIN: 2060-AC28) received December 5, 1997, pursuant to 5 U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A); to the Committee on Commerce. 6089. A letter from the Director, Office of Regulatory Management and Information, Environmental Protection Agency, transmitting the Agency's final rule--Clean Air Act Reclassification; California--Santa Barbara Nonattainment Area; Ozone [CA-002-BU; FRL-5932-6] received December 5, 1997, pursuant to 5 U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A); to the Committee on Commerce. 6090. A letter from the Director, Office of Regulatory Management and Information, Environmental Protection Agency, transmitting the Agency's final rule--Approval of Section 112(1) Authority for Hazardous Air Pollutants; Perchloroethylene Air Emission Standards for Dry Cleaning Facilities; State of California; San Luis Obispo County Air Pollution Control District [FRL-5932-1] received December 5, 1997, pursuant to 5 U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A); to the Committee on Commerce. 6091. A letter from the Director, Office of Regulatory Management and Information, Environmental Protection Agency, transmitting the Agency's final rule--Approval and Promulgation of Air Quality Implementation Plans, Louisiana; Reasonable Available Control Technology for Emissions of Volatile Organic Compounds [LA35-1-7305a; FRL-5928-2] received November 25, 1997, pursuant to 5 U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A); to the Committee on Commerce. 6092. A letter from the Director, Office of Regulatory Management and Information, Environmental Protection Agency, transmitting the Agency's final rule--Approval and Promulgation of Implementation Plans; California State Implementation Plan Revision, Bay Area Air Quality Management District [CA 179-0057; FRL-5934-8] received December 17, 1997, pursuant to 5 U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A); to the Committee on Commerce. 6093. A letter from the Director, Office of Regulatory Management and Information, Environmental Protection Agency, transmitting the Agency's final rule--Approval and Promulgation of Implementation Plans; Illinois [IL158a; FRL- 5900-3] received December 17, 1997, pursuant to 5 U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A); to the Committee on Commerce. 6094. A letter from the Director, Office of Regulatory Management and Information, Environmental Protection Agency, transmitting the Agency's final rule--Clean Air Act Approval and Promulgation of State Implementation Plan for Colorado; Carbon Monoxide Contingency Measures for Colorado Springs and Fort Collins [CO-44-1-6866(a); FRL-5630-1] received December 17, 1997, pursuant to 5 U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A); to the Committee on Commerce. 6095. A letter from the Director, Office of Regulatory Management and Information, Environmental Protection Agency, transmitting the Agency's final rule--Approval and Promulgation of Implementation Plans; California State Implementation Plan Revision, Mojave Desert Air Quality Management District [CA179-0052a; FRL-5911-2] received December 17, 1997, pursuant to 5 U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A); to the Committee on Commerce. 6096. A letter from the Director, Office of Regulatory Management and Information, Environmental Protection Agency, transmitting the Agency's final rule--Approval and Promulgation of Implementation Plans; Revisions to the New York State Implementation Plan for Ozone [Region II Docket No. NY10-2-174; FRL-5934-7] received December 17, 1997, pursuant to 5 U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A); to the Committee on Commerce. 6097. A letter from the Director, Office of Regulatory Management and Information, Environmental Protection Agency, transmitting the Agency's final rule--Control of Air Pollution from New Motor Vehicles and New Motor Vehicle Engines: State Commitments to National Low Emission Vehicle Program [AMS-FRL-5938-8] (RIN: 2060-AF75) received December 17, 1997, pursuant to 5 U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A); to the Committee on Commerce. 6098. A letter from the Director, Office of Regulatory Management and Information, Environmental Protection Agency, transmitting the Agency's final rule--Polyalkylene Polyamine; Significant New Use Rule [OPPTS-50608E; FRL-57462] (RIN: 2070-AB27) received November 4, 1997, pursuant to 5 U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A); to the Committee on Commerce. 6099. A letter from the Director, Office of Regulatory Management and Information, Environmental Protection Agency, transmitting the Agency's final rule--Approval and Promulgation of Air Quality Implementation Plans, and Designation of Areas for Air Quality Planning Purposes; Indiana [IN77-2; FRL-5933-3] received November 4, 1997, pursuant to 5 U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A); to the Committee on Commerce. 6100. A letter from the Director, Office of Regulatory Management and Information, Environmental Protection Agency, transmitting the Agency's final rule--Approval and Promulgation of Air Quality Implementation Plans; Pennsylvania New Source Review and Emissions Registry Regulation [PA042-4065; FRL-5925-7] received November 4, 1997, pursuant to 5 U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A); to the Committee on Commerce. 6101. A letter from the Director, Office of Regulatory Management and Information, Environmental Protection Agency, transmitting the Agency's final rule--Clean Air Act Approval and Promulgation of State Implementation Plan for Colorado; Carbon Monoxide Contingency Measures for Colorado Springs and Fort Collins [CO-44-1-6866(a); FRL-5630-1] received December 12, 1997, pursuant to 5 U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A); to the Committee on Commerce. 6102. A letter from the Director, Office of Regulatory Management and Information, Environmental Protection Agency, transmitting the Agency's final rule--Approval and Promulgation of Implementation Plans; Colorado [CO47-1-6946 & CO-001-0020; FRL-5934-1] received December 12, 1997, pursuant to 5 U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A); to the Committee on Commerce. 6103. A letter from the Director, Office of Regulatory Management and Information, Environmental Protection Agency, transmitting the Agency's final rule--Clean Air Act Approval and Promulgation of PM10 Implementation Plan for Colorado; Designation of Areas for Air Quality Planning Purposes; Steamboat Springs [CO-001-0006a & CO-001-0021a; FRL-5934-2] received December 12, 1997, pursuant to 5 U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A); to the Committee on Commerce. 6104. A letter from the Director, Office of Regulatory Management and Information, Environmental Protection Agency, transmitting the Agency's final rule--Determination of Attainment of the One-Hour Ozone Standard for the Poughkeepsie, New York Ozone Nonattainment Area and Determination Regarding Applicability of Certain Reasonable Further Progress and Attainment Demonstration Requirements [Region 2 Docket No. NY 26-2-176a; FRL-5936-8] received December 16, 1997, pursuant to 5 U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A); to the Committee on Commerce. 6105. A letter from the Director, Office of Regulatory Management and Information, Environmental Protection Agency, transmitting the Agency's final rule--Acid Rain Program: Revisions to Permits, Allowance System, Sulfur Dioxide Opt- Ins, Continuous Emission Monitoring, Excess Emissions, and Appeal Procedures [FRL-5936-3] (RIN: 2060-AF43) received December 16, 1997, pursuant to 5 U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A); to the Committee on Commerce. 6106. A letter from the Director, Office of Regulatory Management and Information, Environmental Protection Agency, transmitting the Agency's final rule--Petition by the Commonwealth of the Northern Mariana Islands for Exemption from Anti-Dumping and Detergent Additization Requirements for Conventional Gasoline [FRL-5931-3] received December 2, 1997, pursuant to 5 U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A); to the Committee on Commerce. 6107. A letter from the Director, Office of Regulatory Management and Information, [[Page 7]] Environmental Protection Agency, transmitting the Agency's final rule--Clarification of Standards for Hazardous Waste Land Disposal Restriction Treatment Variances [FRL-5932-5] received December 2, 1997, pursuant to 5 U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A); to the Committee on Commerce. 6108. A letter from the Director, Office of Regulatory Management and Information, Environmental Protection Agency, transmitting the Agency's final rule--Hazardous Waste Treatment, Storage, and Disposal Facilities and Hazardous Waste Generators; Organic Air Emission Standards for Tanks, Surface Impoundments, and Containers [IL-64-2-5807; FRL-5931- 7] received December 2, 1997, pursuant to 5 U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A); to the Committee on Commerce. 6109. A letter from the Director, Office of Regulatory Management and Information, Environmental Protection Agency, transmitting the Agency's final rule--Georgia: Final Authorization of State Hazardous Waste Management Program Revisions [FRL-5924-5] received December 2, 1997, pursuant to 5 U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A); to the Committee on Commerce. 6110. A letter from the Director, Office of Regulatory Management and Information, Environmental Protection Agency, transmitting the Agency's final rule--Approval and Promulgation of State Plans for Designated Facilities and Pollutants; North Dakota; Control of Landfill Gas Emissions from Existing Municipal Solid Waste Landfills [ND-001-0003a; FRL-5933-8] received December 10, 1997, pursuant to 5 U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A); to the Committee on Commerce. 6111. A letter from the Director, Office of Regulatory Management and Information, Environmental Protection Agency, transmitting the Agency's final rule--Approval and Promulgation of Air Quality Implementation Plans; Montana; 1990 Base Year Emission Inventories for Montana [MT-001- 0002a, MT-001-0003a; FRL-5934-5] received December 10, 1997, pursuant to 5 U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A); to the Committee on Commerce. 6112. A letter from the Director, Office of Regulatory Management and Information, Environmental Protection Agency, transmitting the Agency's final rule--Approval and Promulgation of State Implementation Plan; Illinois [IL117-3; FRL-5935-2] received December 10, 1997, pursuant to 5 U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A); to the Committee on Commerce. 6113. A letter from the Director, Office of Regulatory Management and Information, Environmental Protection Agency, transmitting the Agency's final rule--Thiodicarb; Pesticide Tolerance; Correction [OPP-300541A; FRL-5761-9] (RIN: 2070- AB78) received January 5, 1998, pursuant to 5 U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A); to the Committee on Commerce. 6114. A letter from the Director, Office of Regulatory Management and Information, Environmental Protection Agency, transmitting the Agency's final rule--Glutamic Acid; Pesticide Tolerance Exemption [OPP-300598; FRL-5764-4] (RIN: 2070-AB78) received January 5, 1998, pursuant to 5 U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A); to the Committee on Commerce. 6115. A letter from the Director, Office of Regulatory Management and Information, Environmental Protection Agency, transmitting the Agency's final rule--Gamma Aminobutyric Acid; Pesticide Tolerance Exemption [OPP-300599; FRL-5764-5] (RIN: 2070-AB78) received January 5, 1998, pursuant to 5 U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A); to the Committee on Commerce. 6116. A letter from the Director, Office of Regulatory Management and Information, Environmental Protection Agency, transmitting the Agency's final rule--Minor Amendments to Inspection Maintenance Program Evaluation Requirements; Amendment to the Final Rule [FRL-5945-8] (RIN: 2060-AH61) received January 5, 1998, pursuant to 5 U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A); to the Committee on Commerce. 6117. A letter from the Director, Office of Regulatory Management and Information, Environmental Protection Agency, transmitting the Agency's final rule--Identification of Ozone Areas Attaining the 1-Hour Standard and to Which the 1-Hour Standard is No Longer Applicable [FRL-5945-7] received January 5, 1998, pursuant to 5 U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A); to the Committee on Commerce. 6118. A letter from the Director, Office of Regulatory Management and Information, Environmental Protection Agency, transmitting the Agency's final rule--Approval and Promulgation of Maintenance Plan Revision; Ohio [OH111-1a; FRL-5947-8] received January 5, 1998, pursuant to 5 U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A); to the Committee on Commerce. 6119. A letter from the Director, Office of Regulatory Management and Information, Environmental Protection Agency, transmitting the Agency's final rule--Approval and Promulgation of Implementation Plans: Revisions to Several Chapters of the Alabama Department of Environmental Management Administration Code for the Air Pollution Control Program [AL-045-1-9804a; FRL-5946-5] received January 5, 1998, pursuant to 5 U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A); to the Committee on Commerce. 6120. A letter from the Director, Office of Regulatory Management and Information, Environmental Protection Agency, transmitting the Agency's final rule--Approval and Promulgation of Air Quality Implementation Plans; Pennsylvania; Enhanced Motor Vehicle Inspection and Maintenance Program [PA 091-4050a; FRL-5918-2] received December 29, 1997, pursuant to 5 U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A); to the Committee on Commerce. 6121. A letter from the Director, Office of Regulatory Management and Information, Environmental Protection Agency, transmitting the Agency's final rule--Land Disposal Restrictions Phase III--Decharacterized Wastewaters, Carbamate Wastes, and Spent Potliners [FRL-5528-1] (RIN: 2050-AD38) received December 29, 1997, pursuant to 5 U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A); to the Committee on Commerce. 6122. A letter from the Director, Office of Regulatory Management and Information, Environmental Protection Agency, transmitting the Agency's final rule--List of Regulated Substances and Thresholds for Accidental Release Prevention; Amendments [FRL-5940-4] (RIN: 2050-AE35) received December 29, 1997, pursuant to 5 U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A); to the Committee on Commerce. 6123. A letter from the Director, Office of Regulatory Management and Information, Environmental Protection Agency, transmitting the Agency's final rule--Regulation of Fuels and Fuel Additives: Modifications to Standards and Requirements for Reformulated and Conventional Gasoline [FRL-5942-6] (RIN: 2060-AG76) received December 29, 1997, pursuant to 5 U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A); to the Committee on Commerce. 6124. A letter from the Director, Office of Regulatory Management and Information, Environmental Protection Agency, transmitting the Agency's final rule--Approval and Promulgation of State Plans For Designated Facilities and Pollutants: Illinois [IL159-1a; FRL-5938-4] received December 22, 1997, pursuant to 5 U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A); to the Committee on Commerce. 6125. A letter from the Director, Office of Regulatory Management and Information, Environmental Protection Agency, transmitting the Agency's final rule--Louisiana: Final Authorization of State Hazardous Waste Management Program Revisions [FRL-5937-2] received December 22, 1997, pursuant to 5 U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A); to the Committee on Commerce. 6126. A letter from the Director, Office of Regulatory Management and Information, Environmental Protection Agency, transmitting the Agency's final rule--Louisiana: Final Authorization and Incorporation By Reference of State Hazardous Waste Management Program [FRL-5935-7] received December 22, 1997, pursuant to 5 U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A); to the Committee on Commerce. 6127. A letter from the Director, Office of Regulatory Management and Information, Environmental Protection Agency, transmitting the Agency's final rule--Final Determination to Extend Deadline for Promulgation of Action on Section 126 Petitions [FRL-5937-7] received December 22, 1997, pursuant to 5 U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A); to the Committee on Commerce. 6128. A letter from the Director, Office of Regulatory Management and Information, Environmental Protection Agency, transmitting the Agency's final rule--Approval and Promulgation of State Implementation Plans: Washington; Correcting Amendments [WA 29-1-6724, WA 57-7132; FRL-5934-9] received December 22, 1997, pursuant to 5 U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A); to the Committee on Commerce. 6129. A letter from the Director, Office of Regulatory Management and Information, Environmental Protection Agency, transmitting the Agency's final rule--Control of Air Pollution: Emission Standards for New Nonroad Compression- Ignition Engines at or above 37 Kilowatts; Preemption of State Regulation for Nonroad Engine and Vehicle Standards; Amendments to Rules [AMS-FRL-5939-5] received December 22, 1997, pursuant to 5 U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A); to the Committee on Commerce. 6130. A letter from the Director, Office of Regulatory Management and Information, Environmental Protection Agency, transmitting the Agency's final rule--Protection of Stratospheric Ozone [FRL-5939-4] received December 22, 1997, pursuant to 5 U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A); to the Committee on Commerce. 6131. A letter from the Director, Office of Regulatory Management and Information, Environmental Protection Agency, transmitting the Agency's final rule--Significant New Uses of Certain Chemical Substances [OPPTS-50628; FRL-5720-3] (RIN: 2070-AB27) received January 12, 1998, pursuant to 5 U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A); to the Committee on Commerce. 6132. A letter from the Director, Office of Regulatory Management and Information, Environmental Protection Agency, transmitting the Agency's final rule--Significant New Uses of Certain Chemical Substances [OPPts-50628; FRL-5720-3] (RIN: 2070-AB27) received January 20, 1998, pursuant to 5 U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A); to the Committee on Commerce. 6133. A letter from the AMD--Performance Evaluation and Records Management, Federal Communications Commission, transmitting the Commission's ``Major'' final rule--Amendment of the Commission's Rules to Establish Competitive Service Safeguards for Local Exchange Carrier Provision of Commercial Mobile Radio Services; Implementation of Section 601(d) of the Telecommunications Act of 1996 [WT Docket No. 96-162] received December 11, 1997, pursuant to 5 U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A); to the Committee on Commerce. 6134. A letter from the AMD--Performance Evaluation and Records Management, Federal Communications Commission, transmitting the Commission's ``Major'' final rule-- Rulemaking to Amend Parts 1, 2, 21, and 25 of the Commission's Rules to Redesignate the 27.5-29.5 GHz Frequency Band, to Reallocate the 29.5-30.0 GHz Frequency Band, to Establish Rules and Policies for Local Multipoint Distribution Service and for Fixed Satellite Services [CC Docket No. 92-297] received November 18, 1997, pursuant to 5 U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A); to the Committee on Commerce. [[Page 8]] 6135. A letter from the AMD--Performance Evaluation and Records Management, Federal Communications Commission, transmitting the Commission's ``Major'' final rule--Amendment of the Commission's Regulatory Policies to Allow Non-U.S. Licensed Space Stations to Provide Domestic and International Satellite Service in the United States [IB Docket No. 96-111] received December 3, 1997, pursuant to 5 U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A); to the Committee on Commerce. 6136. A letter from the AMD--Performance Evaluation and Records Management, Federal Communications Commission, transmitting the Commission's ``Major'' final rule--Rules and Policies on Foreign Participation in the U.S. Telecommunications Market; Market Entry and Regulation of Foreign-Affiliated Entities [IB Docket No. 97-142; IB Docket No. 95-22] received December 1, 1997, pursuant to 5 U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A); to the Committee on Commerce. 6137. A letter from the AMD--Performance Evaluation and Records Management, Federal Communications Commission, transmitting the Commission's final rule--Access Charge Reform; Transport Rate Structure and Pricing [CC Docket No. 96-262; CC Docket No. 91-213] received December 10, 1997, pursuant to 5 U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A); to the Committee on Commerce. 6138. A letter from the AMD--Performance Evaluation and Records Management, Federal Communications Commission, transmitting the Commission's final rule--Telecommunications Services Inside Wiring; Customer Premises Equipment; Implementation of the Cable Television Consumer Protection and Competition Act of 1992: Cable Home Wiring [CS Docket No. 95-184; MM Docket No. 92-260] received November 19, 1997, pursuant to 5 U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A); to the Committee on Commerce. 6139. A letter from the AMD--Performance Evaluation and Records Management, Federal Communications Commission, transmitting the Commission's final rule--Amendment of Section 73.202(b), Table of Allotments, FM Broadcast Stations (Blue Lake, California) [MM Docket No. 97-124, RM-8851] received December 16, 1997, pursuant to 5 U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A); to the Committee on Commerce. 6140. A letter from the AMD--Performance Evaluation and Records Management, Federal Communications Commission, transmitting the Commission's final rule--Amendment of Section 73.202(b), Table of Allotments, FM Broadcast Stations (Saint Paul, Arkansas) [MM Docket No. 97-34, RM-8938] received December 16, 1997, pursuant to 5 U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A); to the Committee on Commerce. 6141. A letter from the AMD--Performance Evaluation and Records Management, Federal Communications Commission, transmitting the Commission's final rule--Amendment of Section 73.202(b), Table of Allotments, FM Broadcast Stations (Eckley, Colorado) [MM Docket No. 97-109, RM-9018] received December 16, 1997, pursuant to 5 U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A); to the Committee on Commerce. 6142. A letter from the AMD--Performance Evaluation and Records Management, Federal Communications Commission, transmitting the Commission's final rule--Amendment of Section 73.202(b), Table of Allotments, FM Broadcast Stations (Dassel and Hutchinson, Minnesota) [MM Docket No. 97-114, RM- 9059] received December 16, 1997, pursuant to 5 U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A); to the Committee on Commerce. 6143. A letter from the AMD--Performance Evaluation and Records Management, Federal Communications Commission, transmitting the Commission's final rule--Amendment of Section 73.202(b), Table of Allotments, FM Broadcast Stations (Anamosa and Asbury, Iowa) [MM Docket No. 96-215, RM-8898, RM-8924] received December 16, 1997, pursuant to 5 U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A); to the Committee on Commerce. 6144. A letter from the AMD--Performance Evaluation and Records Management, Federal Communications Commission, transmitting the Commission's final rule--Amendment of Section 73.202(b), Table of Allotments, FM Broadcast Stations (Lockport and Amherst, New York) [MM Docket No. 96-240; RM- 8946, RM-9019] received December 16, 1997, pursuant to 5 U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A); to the Committee on Commerce. 6145. A letter from the AMD--Performance Evaluation and Records Management, Federal Communications Commission, transmitting the Commission's final rule--Amendment of Section 73.202(b), Table of Allotments, FM Broadcast Stations (Calico Rock and Leslie, Arkansas) [MM Docket No. 97-32; RM- 8931, RM-9065] received December 16, 1997, pursuant to 5 U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A); to the Committee on Commerce. 6146. A letter from the AMD--Performance Evaluation and Records Management, Federal Communications Commission, transmitting the Commission's final rule--Amendment of Section 73.202(b), Table of Allotments, FM Broadcast Stations (Hutchinson, Kansas) [MM Docket No. 97-162, RM-9112] received December 16, 1997, pursuant to 5 U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A); to the Committee on Commerce. 6147. A letter from the AMD--Performance Evaluation and Records Management, Federal Communications Commission, transmitting the Commission's final rule--Amendment of Section 73.202(b), Table of Allotments, FM Broadcast Stations (Franklin and White Castle, Louisiana) [MM Docket No. 96-170; RM-8844, RM-9057] received December 16, 1997, pursuant to 5 U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A); to the Committee on Commerce. 6148. A letter from the AMD--Performance Evaluation and Records Management, Federal Communications Commission, transmitting the Commission's final rule--Amendment of Section 73.202(b), Table of Allotments, FM Broadcast Stations (Mesquite, Nevada) [MM Docket No. 97-132, RM-9081] received December 16, 1997, pursuant to 5 U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A); to the Committee on Commerce. 6149. A letter from the AMD--Performance Evaluation and Records Management, Federal Communications Commission, transmitting the Commission's final rule--Amendment of Section 73.202(b), Table of Allotments, FM Broadcast Stations (Waynesboro and Collinwood, Tennessee) [MM Docket No. 97-60, RM-8982] received November 18, 1997, pursuant to 5 U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A); to the Committee on Commerce. 6150. A letter from the AMD--Performance Evaluation and Records Management, Federal Communications Commission, transmitting the Commission's final rule--Federal-State Joint Board on Universal Service; Access Charge Reform, Price Cap Performance Review for Local Exchange Carriers, Transport Rate Structure and Pricing, End User Common Line Charge [CC Docket No. 96-45; CC Docket Nos. 96-262, 94-1, 91-213, 95-72] received January 9, 1998, pursuant to 5 U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A); to the Committee on Commerce. 6151. A letter from the AMD--Performance Evaluation and Records Management, Federal Communications Commission, transmitting the Commission's final rule--Implementation of the Telecommunications Act of 1996; Amendment of Rules Governing Procedures to Be Followed When Formal Complaints Are Filed Against Common Carriers [CC Docket No. 96-238] received December 22, 1997, pursuant to 5 U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A); to the Committee on Commerce. 6152. A letter from the AMD--Performance Evaluation and Records Management, Federal Communications Commission, transmitting the Commission's final rule--Amendment of Section 73.202(b), Table of Allotments, FM Broadcast Stations (Geneseo, Illinois and DeWitt, Iowa) [MM Docket No. 96-195, RM-8867] received December 23, 1997, pursuant to 5 U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A); to the Committee on Commerce. 6153. A letter from the AMD--Performace Evaluation and Records Management, Federal Communications Commission, transmitting the Commission's final rule--Amendment of Section 73.202(b), Table of Allotments, FM Broadcast Stations (Kaunakakai, Hawaii) [MM Docket No. 97-193, RM-9125] received December 23, 1997, pursuant to 5 U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A); to the Committee on Commerce. 6154. A letter from the AMD--Performance Evaluation and Records Management, Federal Communications Commission, transmitting the Commission's final rule--Amendment of Section 73.202(b), Table of Allotments, FM Broadcast Stations (Chugwater, Wyoming) [MM Docket No. 96-243, RM-8925] received December 30, 1997, pursuant to 5 U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A); to the Committee on Commerce. 6155. A letter from the AMD--Performance Evaluation and Records Management, Federal Communications Commission, transmitting the Commission's final rule--Amendment of Section 73.202(b), Table of Allotments, FM Broadcast Stations (Haiku, Hawaii) [MM Docket No. 97-195, RM-9126] received December 23, 1997, pursuant to 5 U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A); to the Committee on Commerce. 6156. A letter from the AMD--Performance Evaluation and Records Management, Federal Communications Commission, transmitting the Commission's final rule--Amendment of Section 73.202(b), Table of Allotments, FM Broadcast Stations (Glen Rose and Stamford, Texas) [MM Docket No. 97-145, RM- 9091] received December 23, 1997, pursuant to 5 U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A); to the Committee on Commerce. 6157. A letter from the AMD--Performance Evaluation and Records Management, Federal Communications Commission, transmitting the Commission's final rule--Amendment of Section 73.202(b), Table of Allotments, FM Broadcast Stations (Windsor, New York) [MM Docket No. 96-218, RM-8912] received December 23, 1997, pursuant to 5 U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A); to the Committee on Commerce. 6158. A letter from the AMD--Performance Evaluation and Records Management, Federal Communications Commission, transmitting the Commission's ``Major'' final rule--Amendment of Part 1 of the Commission's Rules--Competitive Bidding Procedures; Allocation of Spectrum Below 5 GHz Transferred from Federal Government Use [WT Docket No. 97-82; ET Docket No. 94-32] received January 8, 1998, pursuant to 5 U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A); to the Committee on Commerce. 6159. A letter from the AMD--Performance Evaluation and Records Management, Federal Communications Commission, transmitting the Commission's final rule--Revision of the Commission's Rules To Ensure Compatibility with Enhanced 911 Emergency Calling Systems [CC Docket No. 94-102, RM-8143] received January 8, 1998, pursuant to 5 U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A); to the Committee on Commerce. 6160. A letter from the Chairman, Federal Energy Regulatory Commission, transmitting the Commission's final rule-- Promoting Wholesale Competition Through Open Access Non- Discriminatory Transmission Services by Public Utilities; Recovery of Stranded Costs by Public Utilities and Transmitting Utilities [Docket Nos. RM95-8-003 and RM94-7- 004; Order No. 888-B] received December 2, [[Page 9]] 1997, pursuant to 5 U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A); to the Committee on Commerce. 6161. A letter from the Chairman, Federal Energy Regulatory Commission, transmitting the Commission's final rule--Open Access Same-Time Information System and Standards of Conduct [Docket No. RM95-9-002; Order No. 889-B] received December 2, 1997, pursuant to 5 U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A); to the Committee on Commerce. 6162. A letter from the Secretary, Federal Trade Commission, transmitting the Commission's final rule-- Enforcement Policy Statement on U.S. Origin Claims--received December 1, 1997, pursuant to 5 U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A); to the Committee on Commerce. 6163. A letter from the Secretary, Federal Trade Commission, transmitting the Commission's final rule-- Deceptive Use of ``Leakproof,'' ''Guaranteed Leakproof,`` Etc., as Descriptive of Dry Cell Batteries [16 CFR Part 403] received November 17, 1997, pursuant to 5 U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A); to the Committee on Commerce. 6164. A letter from the Secretary, Federal Trade Commission, transmitting the Commission's final rule-- Disclosures Regarding Energy Consumption and Water Use of Certain Home Appliances and Other Products Required Under the Energy Policy and Conservation Act [16 CFR Part 305] received January 6, 1998, pursuant to 5 U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A); to the Committee on Commerce. 6165. A letter from the Director, Regulations Policy and Management Staff, Office of Policy, Food and Drug Administration, transmitting the Administration's final rule--Food Labeling: Health Claims; Dietary Sugar Alcoholics and Dental Caries [Docket No. 97P-0206] received November 8, 1997, pursuant to 5 U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A); to the Committee on Commerce. 6166. A letter from the Director, Regulations Policy and Management Staff, Office of Policy, Food and Drug Administration, transmitting the Administration's final rule--Medical Devices; Classification/Reclassification; Restricted Devices; Analysis Specific Reagents [Docket No. 96N-0082] (RIN: 0910-ZA03) received November 31, 1997, pursuant to 5 U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A); to the Committee on Commerce. 6167. A letter from the Director, Regulations Policy and Management Staff, Office of Policy, Food and Drug Administration, transmitting the Administration's final rule--Food Labeling; Serving Sizes; Reference Amount for Salt, Salt Substitutes, Seasoning Salts [Docket No. 93P-0448] received December 8, 1997, pursuant to 5 U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A); to the Committee on Commerce. 6168. A letter from the Director, Regulations Policy and Management Staff, Office of Policy, Food and Drug Administration, transmitting the Administration's final rule--Quality Mammography Standards; Correction [Docket No. 95N-0192] (RIN: 0910-AA24) received November 17, 1997, pursuant to 5 U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A); to the Committee on Commerce. 6169. A letter from the Director, Regulations Policy and Management Staff, Office of Policy, Food and Drug Administration, transmitting the Administration's final rule--Irradiation in the Production, Processing and Handling of Food [Docket Nos. 86F-0507 and 86F-0509] received December 3, 1997, pursuant to 5 U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A); to the Committee on Commerce. 6170. A letter from the Director, Regulations Policy and Management Staff, Office of Policy, Food and Drug Administration, transmitting the Administration's final rule--Irradiation in the Production, Processing and Handling of Food [Docket No. 94F-0289] received December 3, 1997, pursuant to 5 U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A); to the Committee on Commerce. 6171. A letter from the Director, Regulations Policy and Management Staff, Office of Policy, Food and Drug Administration, transmitting the Administration's final rule--Exemption from Preemption of State and Local Cigarette and Smokeless Tobacco Requirements; Applications for Exemption Submitted by Various State Governments [Docket No. 96N-0249] (RIN: 0910-AB19) received December 3, 1997, pursuant to 5 U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A); to the Committee on Commerce. 6172. A letter from the Director, Regulations Policy and Management Staff, Office of Policy, Food and Drug Administration, transmitting the Administration's final rule--Carcinogenicity Testing of Compounds Used in Food- Producing Animals [Docket No. 95N-0417] received January 6, 1998, pursuant to 5 U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A); to the Committee on Commerce. 6173. A letter from the Director, Regulations Policy and Management Staff, Office of Policy, Food and Drug Administration, transmitting the Administration's final rule--Food Labeling; Statement of Identity, Nutrition Labeling and Ingredient Labeling of Dietary Supplements; Compliance Policy Guide, Revocation; Correction [Docket Nos. 95N-0245 and 94P-0110] (RIN: 0910-AA59) received December 30, 1997, pursuant to 5 U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A); to the Committee on Commerce. 6174. A letter from the Director, Regulations Policy and Management Staff, Office of Policy, Food and Drug Administration, transmitting the Administration's final rule--Revocation of Regulation on Positron Emission Tomography Drug Products [Docket No. 94N-0421] received December 22, 1997, pursuant to 5 U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A); to the Committee on Commerce. 6175. A letter from the Director, Regulations Policy and Management Staff, Office of Policy, Food and Drug Administration, transmitting the Administration's final rule--Medical Devices; Reclassification of Tumor-Associated Antigen Immunological Test Systems [Docket No. 95P-0136] received December 19, 1997, pursuant to 5 U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A); to the Committee on Commerce. 6176. A letter from the Director, Regulations Policy and Management Staff, Office of Policy, Food and Drug Administration, transmitting the Administration's final rule--New Animal Drugs for Use in Animal Feeds; Decoquinate and Bacitracin Zinc With Roxarsone [21 CFR Part 558] received January 6, 1998, pursuant to 5 U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A); to the Committee on Commerce. 6177. A letter from the Director, Regulations Policy and Management Staff, Office of Policy, Food and Drug Administration, transmitting the Administration's final rule--Delegations of Authority and Organization; Center for Devices and Radiological Health [21 CFR Part 5] received December 24, 1997, pursuant to 5 U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A); to the Committee on Commerce. 6178. A letter from the Director, Regulations Policy and Management Staff, Office of Policy, Food and Drug Administration, transmitting the Administration's final rule--Medical Devices; Reports of Corrections and Removals; Stay of Effective Date of Information Collection Requirements [Docket No. 91N-0396] received December 24, 1997, pursuant to 5 U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A); to the Committee on Commerce. 6179. A letter from the Director, Office of Congressional Affairs, Nuclear Regulatory Commission, transmitting the Commission's final rule--Criticality Accident Requirements (RIN: 3150-AF87) received December 8, 1997, pursuant to 5 U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A); to the Committee on Commerce. 6180. A letter from the Director, Office of Congressional Affairs, Nuclear Regulatory Commission, transmitting the Commission's final rule--Changes to Nuclear Power Plant Security Requirements (RIN: 3150-AF53) received December 8, 1997, pursuant to 5 U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A); to the Committee on Commerce. 6181. A letter from the Director, Office of Congressional Affairs, Nuclear Regulatory Commission, transmitting the Commission's final rule--Exempt Distribution of a Radioactive Drug Containing One Microcurie of Carbon-14 Urea (RIN: 3150- AF70) received December 8, 1997, pursuant to 5 U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A); to the Committee on Commerce. 6182. A letter from the Director, Office of Congressional Affairs, Nuclear Regulatory Commission, transmitting the Commission's final rule--Management of Radioactive Material Safety Programs at Medical Facilities [NUREG-1516] received November 17, 1997, pursuant to 5 U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A); to the Committee on Commerce. 6183. A letter from the Secretary of Energy, transmitting the 1996 annual report on Low-Level Radioactive Waste Management Progress, pursuant to Public Law 99--240, section 7(b); to the Committee on Commerce. 6184. A letter from the Secretary of Energy, transmitting the Department's Thirty-Eighth Quarterly Report on the Status of Exxon and Stripper Well Oil Overcharge funds as of March 31, 1997, pursuant to Public Law 100--202; to the Committee on Commerce. 6185. A letter from the Secretary of Health and Human Services, transmitting the ninth annual report of the Department's Council on Alzheimer's Disease, pursuant to Public Law 99--660, section 912(2) (100 Stat. 3805); to the Committee on Commerce. 6186. A letter from the Secretary of Health and Human Services, transmitting the Department's ''Major'' final rule--Quality Mammography Standards (Food and Drug Administration) [Docket No. 95N-0192] (RIN: 0910-AA24) received November 10, 1997, pursuant to 5 U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A); to the Committee on Commerce. 6187. A letter from the Secretary of Health and Human Services, transmitting the Department's ``Major'' final rule--Application of HIPAA Group Market Rules to Individuals Who Were Denied Coverage Due to a Health Status-Related Factor [45 CFR Subtitle A, Parts 144 and 146] received January 7, 1998, pursuant to 5 U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A); to the Committee on Commerce. 6188. A letter from the Secretary, Securities and Exchange Commission, transmitting the Commission's ``Major'' final rule--Technical Revisions to the Rules and Forms Regulating Money Market Funds [Release Nos. 33-7479; IC-22921; S7-29-96] (RIN: 3235-AE17) received December 3, 1997, pursuant to 5 U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A); to the Committee on Commerce. 6189. A letter from the Secretary, Securities and Exchange Commission, transmitting the Commission's final rule-- Technical Revisions to the Rules and Forms Regulating Money Market Funds [Release Nos. 33-7479; IC-22921; S7-29-96] (RIN: 3235-AE17) received December 3, 1997, pursuant to 5 U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A); to the Committee on Commerce. 6190. A communication from the President of the United States, transmitting a report on developments concerning the national emergency with respect to Burma that was declared in Executive Order 13047 of May 20, 1997, pursuant to 50 U.S.C. 1703(c); (H. Doc. No. 105--175); to the Committee on International Relations and ordered to be printed. 6191. A letter from the Director, Defense Security Assistance Agency, transmitting the Department of the Navy's proposed lease of defense articles to the Taipei Economic and Cultural Representative Office in the United States (Transmittal No. 04-98), pursuant to 22 U.S.C. 2796a(a); to the Committee on International Relations. 6192. A letter from the Director, Defense Security Assistance Agency, transmitting the Department of the Navy's proposed lease of defense articles to the Taipei Economic and Cultural Representative Office in the [[Page 10]] United States (Transmittal No. 02-98), pursuant to 22 U.S.C. 2796a(a); to the Committee on International Relations. 6193. A letter from the Director, Defense Security Assistance Agency, transmitting the Department of the Navy's proposed lease of defense articles to the Taipei Economic and Cultural Representative Office in the United States (Transmittal No. 03-98), pursuant to 22 U.S.C. 2796a(a); to the Committee on International Relations. 6194. A letter from the Acting Director, Defense Security Assistance Agency, transmitting a copy of Transmittal No. 03- 98 for a cooperative agreement with Sweden to develop an Automatic Ground Collision Avoidance System, pursuant to 22 U.S.C. 2767(f); to the Committee on International Relations. 6195. A letter from the Director, Defense Security Assistance Agency, transmitting a copy of Transmittal No. 01- 98 regarding an amendment to the agreement between the U.S./ Israel for the Arrow Deployability Program, pursuant to 22 U.S.C. 2767(f); to the Committee on International Relations. 6196. A letter from the Acting Director, Defense Security Assistance Agency, transmitting notification concerning the Department of the Air Force's proposed Letter(s) of Offer and Acceptance (LOA) to Israel for defense articles and services (Transmittal No. 98-23), pursuant to 22 U.S.C. 2776(b); to the Committee on International Relations. 6197. A letter from the Acting Director, Defense Security Assistance Agency, transmitting a copy of Transmittal No. 04- 98 constituting a request for final approval for the memorandum of understanding between the U.S. and the United Kingdom concerning cooperation in the development, production and follow-on support of the Armored Scout Reconnaissance Vehicle System, pursuant to 22 U.S.C. 2767(f); to the Committee on International Relations. 6198. A letter from the Director, Defense Security Assistance Agency, transmitting a copy of Transmittal No. 05- 98 which constitutes a Request for Final Approval for an amendment to the Memorandum of Understanding between the U.S. and Germany concerning cooperative production of the MK-31 Guided Missile Weapon System which is known as the Rolling Airframe Missile (RAM) Block 0, pursuant to 22 U.S.C. 2767(f); to the Committee on International Relations. 6199. A letter from the Director, Defense Security Assistance Agency, transmitting the listing of all outstanding Letters of Offer to sell any major defense equipment for $1 million or more; the listing of all Letters of Offer that were accepted, as of September 30, 1997, pursuant to 22 U.S.C. 2776(a); to the Committee on International Relations. 6200. A letter from the Assistant Secretary for Legislative Affairs, Department of State, transmitting certification of a proposed license for the export of defense articles or defense services sold commercially to Saudi Arabia (Transmittal No. DTC-3-98), pursuant to 22 U.S.C. 2776(c); to the Committee on International Relations. 6201. A letter from the Assistant Legal Adviser for Treaty Affairs, Department of State, transmitting copies of international agreements, other than treaties, entered into by the United States, pursuant to 1 U.S.C. 112b(a); to the Committee on International Relations. 6202. A letter from the Assistant Secretary for Legislative Affairs, Department of State, transmitting certifications and waivers and their justification under section 565(b) of the Foreign Relations Authorization Act, Fiscal Years 1994 and 1995 of the prohibition against contracting with firms that comply with the Arab League Boycott of the state of Israel contracting with firms that discriminate in the award of subcontracts on the basis of religion, pursuant to Public Law 103--236, section 565(b) (108 Stat. 845); to the Committee on International Relations. 6203. A letter from the Assistant Legal Adviser for Treaty Affairs, Department of State, transmitting copies of international agreements, other than treaties, entered into by the United States, pursuant to 1 U.S.C. 112b(a); to the Committee on International Relations. 6204. A letter from the Assistant Legal Adviser for Treaty Affairs, Department of State, transmitting copies of international agreements, other than treaties, entered into by the United States, pursuant to 1 U.S.C. 112b(a); to the Committee on International Relations. 6205. A letter from the Assistant Legal Adviser for Treaty Affairs, Department of State, transmitting copies of international agreements, other than treaties, entered into by the United States, pursuant to 1 U.S.C. 112b(a); to the Committee on International Relations. 6206. A letter from the Assistant Legal Adviser for Treaty Affairs, Department of State, transmitting copies of international agreements, other than treaties, entered into by the United States, pursuant to 1 U.S.C. 112b(a); to the Committee on International Relations. 6207. A letter from the Assistant Secretary for Legislative Affairs, Department of State, transmitting notification that three rewards have been paid, pursuant to 22 U.S.C. 2708(h); to the Committee on International Relations. 6208. A letter from the Assistant Secretary for Legislative Affairs, Department of State, transmitting notification that a reward has been paid, pursuant to 22 U.S.C. 2708(h); to the Committee on International Relations. 6209. A letter from the General Counsel, Arms Control and Disarmament Agency, transmitting copies of the English and Russian texts of the three joint statements negotiated by the Joint Compliance and Inspection Commission and concluded during JCIC-XVI; to the Committee on International Relations. 6210. A letter from the Assistant Secretary for Legislative Affairs, Department of State, transmitting the Secretary's determination that eight countries are not cooperating fully with U.S. antiterrorism efforts: Afghanistan, Cuba, Iran, Iraq, Libya, North Korea, Sudan, and Syria, pursuant to section 40A of the Arms Export Control Act; to the Committee on International Relations. 6211. A letter from the Assistant Secretary for Legislative Affairs, Department of State, transmitting notification that the Government of Egypt has requested that the United States Government permit the use of Foreign Military Financing for the sale and limited coproduction of 50 M88A2 tank recovery vehicle kits, pursuant to section 42(b) of the Arms Export Control Act; to the Committee on International Relations. 6212. A letter from the Assistant Secretary for Legislative Affairs, Department of State, transmitting the Department's final rule--Amendments to the International Traffic in Arms Regulations [Public Notice 2602] received December 4, 1997, pursuant to 5 U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A); to the Committee on International Relations. 6213. A letter from the Assistant Secretary for Legislative Affairs, Department of State, transmitting the President's determination and certification for fiscal year 1998 concerning Argentina's and Brazil's Ineligibility, pursuant to section 102(a)(2) of the Arms Export Control Act; to the Committee on International Relations. 6214. A letter from the Assistant Secretary for Legislative Affairs, Department of State, transmitting the ``Report on Withdrawal of Russian Armed Forces and Military Equipment''; to the Committee on International Relations. 6215. A letter from the Assistant Secretary for Legislative Affairs, Department of State, transmitting a report on determination and certification on a chemical weapons proliferation sanctions matter; to the Committee on International Relations. 6216. A letter from the Executive Director, Japan-United States Friendship Commission, transmitting the Commission's annual report for fiscal year 1997, pursuant to 22 U.S.C. 2904(b); to the Committee on International Relations. 6217. A communication from the President of the United States, transmitting a report on Negative Security Assurances; to the Committee on International Relations. 6218. A letter from the Director, Office of Administration, transmitting the White House personnel report for the fiscal year 1997, pursuant to 3 U.S.C. 113; to the Committee on Government Reform and Oversight. 6219. A letter from the Secretary of Agriculture, transmitting the semiannual report of the Inspector General for the period April 1, 1997 through September 30, 1997, pursuant to 5 U.S.C. app. (Insp. Gen. Act) section 5(b); to the Committee on Government Reform and Oversight. 6220. A letter from the Secretary of Commerce, transmitting the semiannual report on the activities of the Office of the Inspector General and the Secretary's semiannual report on final action taken on Inspector General audits for the period from April 1, 1997 through September 30, 1997, pursuant to 5 U.S.C. app. (Insp. Gen. Act) section 5(b); to the Committee on Government Reform and Oversight. 6221. A letter from the Secretary of Education, transmitting the semiannual report of the activities of the Office of Inspector General for the period April 1, 1997 through September 30, 1997, pursuant to 5 U.S.C. app. (Insp. Gen. Act) section 5(b); to the Committee on Government Reform and Oversight. 6222. A letter from the Secretary of Energy, transmitting the semiannual report on activities of the Inspector General for the period April 1, 1997, through September 30, 1997 and the Semiannual Report on Inspector General Audit Reports for the same period, pursuant to 5 U.S.C. app. (Insp. Gen. Act) section 5(b); to the Committee on Government Reform and Oversight. 6223. A letter from the Secretary of Health and Human Services, transmitting the semiannual report of the Inspector General for the period April 1, 1997 through September 30, 1997, and Management Report for the same period, pursuant to 5 U.S.C. app. (Insp. Gen. Act) section 5(b); to the Committee on Government Reform and Oversight. 6224. A letter from the Secretary of the Interior, transmitting the semiannual report of the Inspector General for the period April 1, 1997 through September 30, 1997, pursuant to 5 U.S.C. app. (Insp. Gen. Act) section 5(b); to the Committee on Government Reform and Oversight. 6225. A letter from the Secretary of Labor, transmitting the Semiannual Report of the Department of Labor's Inspector General and Management report covering the period April 1, 1997 through September 30, 1997, pursuant to 5 U.S.C. app. (Insp. Gen. Act) section 5(b); to the Committee on Government Reform and Oversight. 6226. A letter from the Secretary of Transportation, transmitting the semiannual report of the Office of Inspector General for the period ended September 30, 1997, pursuant to 5 U.S.C. app. (Insp. Gen. Act) section 5(b); to the Committee on Government Reform and Oversight. 6227. A letter from the Chairman, Council of the District of Columbia, transmitting a [[Page 11]] copy of D.C. Act 12-189, ``Police Officers, Fire Fighters, and Teachers Retirement Benefit Replacement Plan Temporary Act of 1997'' received November 21, 1997, pursuant to D.C. Code section 1--233(c)(1); to the Committee on Government Reform and Oversight. 6228. A letter from the Chairman, Council of the District of Columbia, transmitting a copy of D.C. Act 12-190, ``Fiscal Year 1998 Revised Budget Support Temporary Act of 1997'' received December 11, 1997, pursuant to D.C. Code section 1-- 233(c)(1); to the Committee on Government Reform and Oversight. 6229. A letter from the Chairman, Council of the District of Columbia, transmitting a copy of D.C. Act 12-191, ``Fiscal Year 1998 Revised Budget Support Act of 1997'' received December 11, 1997, pursuant to D.C. Code section 1-- 233(c)(1); to the Committee on Government Reform and Oversight. 6230. A letter from the Chairman, Council of the District of Columbia, transmitting a copy of D.C. Act 12-204, ``Comprehensive Merit Personnel Employee Viatical Settlement Amendment Act of 1997'' received December 18, 1997, pursuant to D.C. Code section 1--233(c)(1); to the Committee on Government Reform and Oversight. 6231. A letter from the Chairman, Council of the District of Columbia, transmitting a copy of D.C. Act 12-199, ``Check Identification Fraud Prevention Temporary Act of 1997'' received December 18, 1997, pursuant to D.C. Code section 1-- 233(c)(1); to the Committee on Government Reform and Oversight. 6232. A letter from the Chairman, Council of the District of Columbia, transmitting a copy of D.C. Act 12-211, ``District of Columbia Unemployment Compensation Federal Conformity Temporary Act of 1997'' received December 18, 1997, pursuant to D.C. Code section 1--233(c)(1); to the Committee on Government Reform and Oversight. 6233. A letter from the Chairman, Council of the District of Columbia, transmitting a copy of D.C. Act 12-210, ``Department of Corrections Criminal Background Investigation Authorization Temporary Act of 1997'' received December 18, 1997, pursuant to D.C. Code section 1--233(c)(1); to the Committee on Government Reform and Oversight. 6234. A letter from the Chairman, Council of the District of Columbia, transmitting a copy of D.C. Act 12-209, ``Chief Procurement Officer Qualification Temporary Amendment Act of 1997'' received December 18, 1997, pursuant to D.C. Code section 1--233(c)(1); to the Committee on Government Reform and Oversight. 6235. A letter from the Chairman, Council of the District of Columbia, transmitting a copy of D.C. Act 12-205, ``Comprehensive Merit Personnel Act Health and Life Insurance Clarification Amendment Act of 1997'' received December 18, 1997, pursuant to D.C. Code section 1--233(c)(1); to the Committee on Government Reform and Oversight. 6236. A letter from the Chairman, Council of the District of Columbia, transmitting a copy of D.C. Act 12-200, ``Collateral Reform Temporary Amendment Act of 1997'' received December 18, 1997, pursuant to D.C. Code section 1-- 233(c)(1); to the Committee on Government Reform and Oversight. 6237. A letter from the Chairman, Council of the District of Columbia, transmitting a copy of D.C. Act 12-198, ``Housing Authority Police Amendment Act of 1997'' received December 18, 1997, pursuant to D.C. Code section 1-- 233(c)(1); to the Committee on Government Reform and Oversight. 6238. A letter from the Chairman, Council of the District of Columbia, transmitting a copy of D.C. Act 12-223, ``Child Development Facilities Regulation Temporary Act of 1997'' received January 9, 1998, pursuant to D.C. Code section 1-- 233(c)(1); to the Committee on Government Reform and Oversight. 6239. A letter from the Chairman, Council of the District of Columbia, transmitting a copy of D.C. Act 12-224, ``Day Care Policy Temporary Amendment Act of 1997'' received January 9, 1998, pursuant to D.C. Code section 1--233(c)(1); to the Committee on Government Reform and Oversight. 6240. A letter from the Chairman, Council of the District of Columbia, transmitting a copy of D.C. Act 12-219, ``TANF and TANF-Related Medicaid Managed Care Program Temporary Amendment Act of 1997'' received January 9, 1998, pursuant to D.C. Code section 1--233(c)(1); to the Committee on Government Reform and Oversight. 6241. A letter from the Chairman, Council of the District of Columbia, transmitting a copy of D.C. Act 12-194, ``Real Property Tax Rates for Tax Year 1998 Temporary Amendment Act of 1997'' received January 9, 1998, pursuant to D.C. Code section 1--233(c)(1); to the Committee on Government Reform and Oversight. 6242. A letter from the Auditor, District of Columbia, transmitting a copy of a report entitled ``Evaluation of the Accounts and Operation of the Office of Tourism and Promotions for Fiscal Years 1996 and 1997,'' pursuant to D.C. Code section 47--117(d); to the Committee on Government Reform and Oversight. 6243. A letter from the Acting Comptroller General, General Accounting Office, transmitting a list of all reports issued or released in October 1997, pursuant to 31 U.S.C. 719(h); to the Committee on Government Reform and Oversight. 6244. A letter from the Acting Comptroller General, General Accounting Office, transmitting a list of all reports issued or released in November 1997, pursuant to 31 U.S.C. 719(h); to the Committee on Government Reform and Oversight. 6245. A letter from the Administrator, Agency for International Development, transmitting the semiannual report of the Agency's Inspector General for the period April 1, 1997, through September 30, 1997, and the semiannual report on audit management and resolution, pursuant to 5 U.S.C. app. (Insp. Gen. Act) section 5(b); to the Committee on Government Reform and Oversight. 6246. A letter from the Secretary, American Battle Monuments Commission, transmitting the 1997 annual consolidated report in compliance with the Inspector General Act and the Federal Managers' Financial Integrity Act, pursuant to 31 U.S.C. 3512(c)(3); to the Committee on Government Reform and Oversight. 6247. A letter from the Federal Co-Chairman, Appalachian Regional Commission, transmitting the semiannual report on the activities of the Office of Inspector General for the period April 1, 1997, through September 30, 1997; and the semiannual management report for the same period, pursuant to 5 U.S.C. app. (Insp. Gen. Act) section 5(b); to the Committee on Government Reform and Oversight. 6248. A letter from the Director, Office of Congressional Affairs, Arms Control and Disarmament Agency, transmitting a report of activities under the Freedom of Information Act for the reporting period January-September 1997, pursuant to 5 U.S.C. 552(d); to the Committee on Government Reform and Oversight. 6249. A letter from the President, Barry M. Goldwater Scholarship and Excellence in Education Foundation, transmitting the FY 1997 report pursuant to the Federal Managers' Financial Integrity Act, pursuant to 31 U.S.C. 3512(c)(3); to the Committee on Government Reform and Oversight. 6250. A letter from the President, Barry M. Goldwater Scholarship and Excellence in Education Foundation, transmitting the 1997 annual report in compliance with the Inspector General Act Amendments of 1988, pursuant to Public Law 100--504, section 104(a) (102 Stat. 2525); to the Committee on Government Reform and Oversight. 6251. A letter from the Chairman, Board of Governors of the Federal Reserve System, transmitting the semiannual report on the activities of the Office of Inspector General for the period April 1, 1997, through September 30, 1997; and the semiannual management report for the same period, pursuant to 5 U.S.C. app. (Insp. Gen. Act) section 5(b); to the Committee on Government Reform and Oversight. 6252. A letter from the Director, Bureau of the Census, transmitting the Bureau's final rule--Census County Division Program for Census 2000 [Docket No. 970501104-7271-02] received January 5, 1998, pursuant to 5 U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A); to the Committee on Government Reform and Oversight. 6253. A letter from the Director, Bureau of the Census, transmitting the Bureau's final rule--Block Group Program for Census 2000 [Docket No. 970408082-7273-02] received January 5, 1998, pursuant to 5 U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A); to the Committee on Government Reform and Oversight. 6254. A letter from the Chair, Christopher Columbus Fellowship Foundation, transmitting the FY 1997 report pursuant to the Federal Managers' Financial Integrity Act, pursuant to 31 U.S.C. 3512(c)(3); to the Committee on Government Reform and Oversight. 6255. A letter from the Secretary, Commission of Fine Arts, transmitting the semiannual report on the activities of the Office of Inspector General, pursuant to 5 U.S.C. app. (Insp. Gen. Act) section 5(b); to the Committee on Government Reform and Oversight. 6256. A letter from the Executive Director, Committee for Purchase from People Who Are Blind or Severely Disabled, transmitting the Committee's final rule--Additions to and Deletions from the Procurement List [97-020] received December 11, 1997, pursuant to 5 U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A); to the Committee on Government Reform and Oversight. 6257. A letter from the Executive Director, Committee for Purchase from People Who Are Blind or Severely Disabled, transmitting the Committee's final rule--Additions to and Deletions from the Procurement List [98-001] received January 12, 1998, pursuant to 5 U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A); to the Committee on Government Reform and Oversight. 6258. A letter from the Chairman, Consumer Product Safety Commission, transmitting the semiannual report on the activities of the Office of Inspector General for the period April 1, 1997, through September 30, 1997; and the semiannual management report for the same period, pursuant to 5 U.S.C. app. (Insp. Gen. Act) section 5(b); to the Committee on Government Reform and Oversight. 6259. A letter from the Chairman, Consumer Product Safety Commission, transmitting the FY 1997 report pursuant to the Federal Managers' Financial Integrity Act, pursuant to 31 U.S.C. 3512(c)(3); to the Committee on Government Reform and Oversight. 6260. A letter from the Chief Executive Officer, Corporation for National Service, transmitting the semiannual report on the activities of the Office of Inspector General for the period April 1, 1997, through September 30, 1997; and the semiannual management report for the same period, pursuant to 5 U.S.C. app. (Insp. Gen. Act) section 5(b); to the Committee on Government Reform and Oversight. 6261. A letter from the Chairman, Council of the District of Columbia, transmitting no [[Page 12]] tification of its intent with regard to the D.C. Financial Responsibility and Management Assistance Authority's Resolution and Recommendation Concerning Managed Medical Health Care for District of Columbia Medicaid Recipients, pursuant to Public Law 104--8, section 207; to the Committee on Government Reform and Oversight. 6262. A letter from the Acting Assistant Secretary (Civil Works), Department of the Army, transmitting the strategic plan for Arlington National Cemetary and Soldiers' and Airmen's Home National Cemetary, pursuant to Public Law 103-- 62; to the Committee on Government Reform and Oversight. 6263. A letter from the Deputy Assistant Secretary for Program Integration, Department of Defense, transmitting the fiscal year 1996 report on the actuarial status of the Military Retirement System, pursuant to 31 U.S.C. 9503(a)(1)(B); to the Committee on Government Reform and Oversight. 6264. A letter from the Director, Administration and Management, Department of Defense, transmitting the Department's final rule--Freedom of Information Act Program [DoD 5400.7] received November 17, 1997, pursuant to 5 U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A); to the Committee on Government Reform and Oversight. 6265. A letter from the Deputy Secretary, Department of Defense, transmitting the FY 1997 report pursuant to the Federal Managers' Financial Integrity Act, pursuant to 31 U.S.C. 3512(c)(3); to the Committee on Government Reform and Oversight. 6266. A letter from the Attorney General, Department of Justice, transmitting the semiannual report on activities of the Inspector General for the period April 1, 1997, through September 30, 1997, and the Management Report for the same period, pursuant to 5 U.S.C. app. (Insp. Gen. Act) section 5(b); to the Committee on Government Reform and Oversight. 6267. A letter from the Attorney General, Department of Justice, transmitting the FY 1997 report pursuant to the Federal Managers' Financial Integrity Act, pursuant to 31 U.S.C. 3512(c)(3); to the Committee on Government Reform and Oversight. 6268. A letter from the Acting Secretary, Department of Veterans Affairs, transmitting the semiannual report on activities of the Inspector General for the period April 1, 1997 through September 30, 1997, pursuant to 5 U.S.C. app. (Insp. Gen. Act) section 5(b); to the Committee on Government Reform and Oversight. 6269. A letter from the Administrator, Environmental Protection Agency, transmitting the semiannual report of the Office of Inspector General covering the period April 1, 1997 through September 30, 1997, and the semiannual Management report for the same period, pursuant to 5 U.S.C. app. (Insp. Gen. Act) section 5(b); to the Committee on Government Reform and Oversight. 6270. A letter from the Administrator, Environmental Protection Agency, transmitting the FY 1997 report pursuant to the Federal Managers' Financial Integrity Act, pursuant to 31 U.S.C. 3512(c)(3); to the Committee on Government Reform and Oversight. 6271. A letter from the Acting Director of Communications and Legislative Affairs, Equal Employment Opportunity Commission, transmitting a report of activities under the Freedom of Information Act for the calendar year 1997, pursuant to 5 U.S.C. 552(d); to the Committee on Government Reform and Oversight. 6272. A letter from the Chairman, Equal Employment Opportunity Commission, transmitting the FY 1997 report pursuant to the Federal Managers' Financial Integrity Act, pursuant to 31 U.S.C. 3512(c)(3); to the Committee on Government Reform and Oversight. 6273. A letter from the Acting Director of Communications and Legislative Affairs, Equal Employment Opportunity Commission, transmitting a copy of the EEOC's ``Annual Report on the Employment of Minorities, Women, and People with Disabilities in the Federal Government, FY 1996,'' pursuant to 42 U.S.C. 2000e--4(e); to the Committee on Government Reform and Oversight. 6274. A letter from the Chairman and Chief Executive Officer, Farm Credit Administration, transmitting the FY 1997 report pursuant to the Federal Managers' Financial Integrity Act, pursuant to 31 U.S.C. 3512(c)(3); to the Committee on Government Reform and Oversight. 6275. A letter from the Chairman and Chief Executive Officer, Farm Credit Administration, transmitting the report in compliance with the Government in the Sunshine Act for 1997, pursuant to 5 U.S.C. 552b(j); to the Committee on Government Reform and Oversight. 6276. A letter from the Chairman, Federal Communications Commission, transmitting the FY 1997 report pursuant to the Federal Managers' Financial Integrity Act, pursuant to 31 U.S.C. 3512(c)(3); to the Committee on Government Reform and Oversight. 6277. A letter from the Chairman, Federal Election Commission, transmitting the Commission's revised strategic plan for fiscal years 1998-2003 and its 1999 performance plan, pursuant to Public Law 103--62; to the Committee on Government Reform and Oversight. 6278. A letter from the Chairman, Federal Election Commission, transmitting the FY 1997 report pursuant to the Federal Managers' Financial Integrity Act, pursuant to 31 U.S.C. 3512(c)(3); to the Committee on Government Reform and Oversight. 6279. A letter from the Chairman, Federal Housing Finance Board, transmitting the semiannual report on the activities of the Office of Inspector General for the period April 1, 1997, through September 30, 1997; and the semiannual management report for the same period, pursuant to 5 U.S.C. app. (Insp. Gen. Act) section 5(b); to the Committee on Government Reform and Oversight. 6280. A letter from the Executive Director, Federal Labor Relations Authority, transmitting the reports in compliance with the Government in the Sunshine Act during the calendar years 1995 and 1996, pursuant to 5 U.S.C. 552b(j); to the Committee on Government Reform and Oversight. 6281. A letter from the Chair, Federal Labor Relations Authority, transmitting the FY 1997 report pursuant to the Federal Managers' Financial Integrity Act, pursuant to 31 U.S.C. 3512(c)(3); to the Committee on Government Reform and Oversight. 6282. A letter from the Chairman, Federal Maritime Commission, transmitting the semiannual report on the activities of the Office of Inspector General for the period April 1, 1997, through September 30, 1997; and the semiannual management report for the same period, pursuant to 5 U.S.C. app. (Insp. Gen. Act) section 5(b); to the Committee on Government Reform and Oversight. 6283. A letter from the Chairman, Federal Maritime Commission, transmitting the FY 1997 report pursuant to the Federal Managers' Financial Integrity Act, pursuant to 31 U.S.C. 3512(c)(3); to the Committee on Government Reform and Oversight. 6284. A letter from the Director, Federal Mediation and Conciliation Service, transmitting the FY 1997 report pursuant to the Federal Managers' Financial Integrity Act, pursuant to 31 U.S.C. 3512(c)(3); to the Committee on Government Reform and Oversight. 6285. A letter from the Chairman, Federal Trade Commission, transmitting the FY 1997 report pursuant to the Federal Managers' Financial Integrity Act, pursuant to 31 U.S.C. 3512(c)(3); to the Committee on Government Reform and Oversight. 6286. A letter from the Chairman, Federal Trade Commission, transmitting the semiannual report on the activities of the Office of Inspector General for the period April 1, 1997, through September 30, 1997; and the semiannual management report for the same period, pursuant to 5 U.S.C. app. (Insp. Gen. Act) section 5(b); to the Committee on Government Reform and Oversight. 6287. A letter from the Acting Comptroller General, General Accounting Office, transmitting a monthly listing of new investigations, audits, and evaluations; to the Committee on Government Reform and Oversight. 6288. A letter from the Acting Comptroller General, General Accounting Office, transmitting a monthly listing of new investigations, audits, and evaluations; to the Committee on Government Reform and Oversight. 6289. A letter from the Acting Comptroller General, General Accounting Office, transmitting a monthly listing of new investigations, audits, and evaluations; to the Committee on Government Reform and Oversight. 6290. A letter from the Acting Comptroller General, General Accounting Office, transmitting a monthly listing of new investigations, audits, and evaluations; to the Committee on Government Reform and Oversight. 6291. A letter from the Acting Comptroller General, General Accounting Office, transmitting the report on results of the audit of the Custodial Financial Statements of the Internal Revenue Service for fiscal year 1996, pursuant to 31 U.S.C. 9106; to the Committee on Government Reform and Oversight. 6292. A letter from the Administrator, General Services Administration, transmitting the semiannual report on activities of the Office of Inspector General for the period April 1, 1997, through September 30, 1997, and the management report for the same period, pursuant to 5 U.S.C. app. (Insp. Gen. Act) section 5(b); to the Committee on Government Reform and Oversight. 6293. A letter from the Inspector General, General Services Administration, transmitting the semiannual report on activities of the Office of Inspector General for the period April 1, 1997, through September 30, 1997, and the management report for the same period, pursuant to 5 U.S.C. app. (Insp. Gen. Act) section 5(b); to the Committee on Government Reform and Oversight. 6294. A letter from the Chairman, Legal Services Corporation, transmitting the Corporation's Strategic Plan for FY 1998--FY 2003, pursuant to Public Law 103--62; to the Committee on Government Reform and Oversight. 6295. A letter from the General Counsel and Corporate Secretary, Legal Services Corporation, transmitting the report in compliance with the Government in the Sunshine Act for 1997, pursuant to 5 U.S.C. 552b(j); to the Committee on Government Reform and Oversight. 6296. A letter from the FOIA Administrator, Office of the General Counsel, Legal Services Corporation, transmitting a report of activities under the Freedom of Information Act for the calendar year 1997, pursuant to 5 U.S.C. 552(d); to the Committee on Government Reform and Oversight. 6297. A letter from the Administrator, National Aeronautics and Space Administration, transmitting the semiannual report on activities of the Inspector General for the period ending September 30, 1997, and the semiannual management report on the status of audit followup for the same period, pursuant [[Page 13]] to 5 U.S.C. app. (Insp. Gen. Act) section 5(b); to the Committee on Government Reform and Oversight. 6298. A letter from the Director, Office of the Federal Register, National Archives and Records Administration, transmitting the Administration's final rule--Prices and Availability of Federal Register Publications; Acceptance of Digital Signatures--received December 1, 1997, pursuant to 5 U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A); to the Committee on Government Reform and Oversight. 6299. A letter from the Director, Policy and Communications Staff, National Archives and Records Administration, transmitting the FY 1997 report pursuant to the Federal Managers' Financial Integrity Act, pursuant to 31 U.S.C. 3512(c)(3); to the Committee on Government Reform and Oversight. 6300. A letter from the Chairman, National Credit Union Administration, transmitting the semiannual report on the activities of the Office of Inspector General for the period April 1, 1997, through September 30, 1997; and the semiannual management report for the same period, pursuant to 5 U.S.C. app. (Insp. Gen. Act) section 5(b); to the Committee on Government Reform and Oversight. 6301. A letter from the Deputy Financial Officer, National Credit Union Administration, transmitting the FY 1997 report pursuant to the Federal Managers' Financial Integrity Act, pursuant to 31 U.S.C. 3512(c)(3); to the Committee on Government Reform and Oversight. 6302. A letter from the Senior Deputy Chairman, National Endowment for the Arts, transmitting the semiannual report of the Inspector General for the period April 1, 1997 through September 30, 1997, pursuant to 5 U.S.C. app. (Insp. Gen. Act) section 8G(h)(2); to the Committee on Government Reform and Oversight. 6303. A letter from the Chairman, National Endowment for the Humanities, transmitting the FY 1997 report pursuant to the Federal Managers' Financial Integrity Act, pursuant to 31 U.S.C. 3512(c)(3); to the Committee on Government Reform and Oversight. 6304. A letter from the Chairman and General Counsel, National Labor Relations Board, transmitting the FY 1997 report pursuant to the Federal Managers' Financial Integrity Act, pursuant to 31 U.S.C. 3512(c)(3); to the Committee on Government Reform and Oversight. 6305. A letter from the Chairman, National Mediation Board, transmitting the FY 1997 report pursuant to the Federal Managers' Financial Integrity Act, pursuant to 31 U.S.C. 3512(c)(3); to the Committee on Government Reform and Oversight. 6306. A letter from the Chairman, President & Chief Executive Officer, National Railroad Passenger Corporation, transmitting the semiannual report on the activities of the Office of Inspector General for the period April 1, 1997, through September 30, 1997; and the semiannual management report for the same period, pursuant to 5 U.S.C. app. (Insp. Gen. Act) section 5(b); to the Committee on Government Reform and Oversight. 6307. A letter from the Chairman, National Science Board, transmitting the semiannual report on the activities of the Office of Inspector General for the period April 1, 1997, through September 30, 1997; and the semiannual management report for the same period, pursuant to 5 U.S.C. app. (Insp. Gen. Act) section 5(b); to the Committee on Government Reform and Oversight. 6308. A letter from the Chairman, Nuclear Regulatory Commission, transmitting a report of activities under the Freedom of Information Act for the calendar year 1997, pursuant to 5 U.S.C. 552(d); to the Committee on Government Reform and Oversight. 6309. A letter from the Chairman, Nuclear Waste Technical Review Board, transmitting the consolidated report in compliance with the Inspector General Act and the Federal Managers' Financial Integrity Act, pursuant to 5 U.S.C. app. (Insp. Gen. Act) section 5(b); to the Committee on Government Reform and Oversight. 6310. A letter from the Acting Director, Office of Federal Housing Enterprise Oversight, transmitting the FY 1997 report pursuant to the Federal Managers' Financial Integrity Act, pursuant to 31 U.S.C. 3512(c)(3); to the Committee on Government Reform and Oversight. 6311. A letter from the Office of Independent Counsel, transmitting the 1997 annual report in compliance with the Inspector General Act Amendments of 1988, pursuant to Public Law 100--504, section 104(a) (102 Stat. 2525); to the Committee on Government Reform and Oversight. 6312. A letter from the Office of Independent Counsel, transmitting the 1997 annual report in compliance with the Inspector General Act Amendments of 1988, pursuant to Public Law 100--504, section 104(a) (102 Stat. 2525); to the Committee on Government Reform and Oversight. 6313. A letter from the Office of Independent Counsel, transmitting the FY 1997 report pursuant to the Federal Managers' Financial Integrity Act, pursuant to 31 U.S.C. 3512(c)(3); to the Committee on Government Reform and Oversight. 6314. A letter from the Director, Office of Management and Budget, transmitting a report entitled ``Statistical Programs of the United States Government: Fiscal Year 1998,'' pursuant to 44 U.S.C. 3504(e)(2); to the Committee on Government Reform and Oversight. 6315. A letter from the Director, Office of Management and Budget, transmitting a report of activities under the Freedom of Information Act for the period January 1, 1997 through September 30, 1997, pursuant to 5 U.S.C. 552(d); to the Committee on Government Reform and Oversight. 6316. A letter from the Director, Office of Personnel Management, transmitting the Office's final rule--Pay Under the General Schedule; Locality Pay Areas for 1998 (RIN: 3206- AH65) received December 11, 1997, pursuant to 5 U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A); to the Committee on Government Reform and Oversight. 6317. A letter from the Acting Director, Office of Personnel Management, transmitting the Office's final rule-- Reduction in Force and Performance Management (RIN: 3206- AH32) received November 18, 1997, pursuant to 5 U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A); to the Committee on Government Reform and Oversight. 6318. A letter from the Director, Office of Personnel Management, transmitting the semiannual report on activities of the Inspector General for the period of April 1, 1997, through September 30, 1997, and the Management Response for the same period, pursuant to 5 U.S.C. app. (Insp. Gen. Act) section 5(b); to the Committee on Government Reform and Oversight. 6319. A letter from the Director, Office of Personnel Management, transmitting notification of an approved proposal for a personnel management demonstration project for the Department of Commerce, pursuant to 5 U.S.C. 4703(b)(4)(B); to the Committee on Government Reform and Oversight. 6320. A letter from the Director, Office of Personnel Management, transmitting the Office's final rule--Prevailing Rate Systems; Removal of Putnam, Richmond, and Rockland Counties, NY, and Monmouth County, NJ, from the New York, NY, Appropriated Fund Survey Area (RIN: 3206-AI06) received January 5, 1997, pursuant to 5 U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A); to the Committee on Government Reform and Oversight. 6321. A letter from the Director, Office of Personnel Management, transmitting the Office's final rule--Prevailing Rate Systems; Removal of Umatilla County, OR, from Spokane, WA, Nonappropriated Fund Wage Area (RIN: 3206-AI10) received January 5, 1998, pursuant to 5 U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A); to the Committee on Government Reform and Oversight. 6322. A letter from the Director, Office of Personnel Management, transmitting the Office's final rule--Procedures for Settling Claims (RIN: 3206-AH89) received January 6, 1998, pursuant to 5 U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A); to the Committee on Government Reform and Oversight. 6323. A letter from the Director, Office of Personnel Management, transmitting the FY 1997 report pursuant to the Federal Managers' Financial Integrity Act, pursuant to 31 U.S.C. 3512(c)(3); to the Committee on Government Reform and Oversight. 6324. A letter from the Director, Office of Personnel Management, transmitting notification of an approved proposal for a personnel management demonstration project for the Naval Surface Warfare Center and the Naval Undersea Warfare Center Science and Technology Reinvention Laboratories, pursuant to 5 U.S.C. 4703(b)(4)(B); to the Committee on Government Reform and Oversight. 6325. A letter from the Director, Office of Personnel Management, transmitting the Office's final rule--Cost-of- Living Allowance (Nonforeign Areas); Miscellaneous Changes (RIN: 3206-AH51) received December 3, 1997, pursuant to 5 U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A); to the Committee on Government Reform and Oversight. 6326. A letter from the Director, Office of Personnel Management, transmitting the Office's final rule--Student Educational Employment Program (RIN: 3206-AH82) received December 3, 1997, pursuant to 5 U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A); to the Committee on Government Reform and Oversight. 6327. A letter from the Chairman, Panama Canal Commission, transmitting the semiannual report on the activities of the Office of Inspector General for the period April 1, 1997, through September 30, 1997; and the semiannual management report for the same period, pursuant to 5 U.S.C. app. (Insp. Gen. Act) section 5(b); to the Committee on Government Reform and Oversight. 6328. A letter from the Administrator, Panama Canal Commission, transmitting the FY 1997 report pursuant to the Federal Managers' Financial Integrity Act, pursuant to 31 U.S.C. 3512(c)(3); to the Committee on Government Reform and Oversight. 6329. A letter from the Director, Peace Corps, transmitting the FY 1997 report pursuant to the Federal Managers' Financial Integrity Act, pursuant to 31 U.S.C. 3512(c)(3); to the Committee on Government Reform and Oversight. 6330. A letter from the Chairman, Pension Benefit Guaranty Corporation, transmitting the semiannual report on the activities of the Office of Inspector General for the period April 1, 1997, through September 30, 1997; and the semiannual management report for the same period, pursuant to 5 U.S.C. app. (Insp. Gen. Act) section 5(b); to the Committee on Government Reform and Oversight. 6331. A letter from the Chairman, Postal Rate Commission, transmitting the FY 1997 report pursuant to the Federal Managers' Financial Integrity Act, pursuant to 31 U.S.C. 3512(c)(3); to the Committee on Government Reform and Oversight. 6332. A letter from the Inspector General, Railroad Retirement Board, transmitting the semiannual report on activities of the Office of Inspector General for the period April 1, 1997, through September 30, 1997, pursuant to 5 U.S.C. app. (Insp. Gen. Act) sec [[Page 14]] tion 5(b); to the Committee on Government Reform and Oversight. 0634. A letter from the Board Members, Railroad Retirement Board, transmitting the Board's Strategic Plan for 1997-- 2002, pursuant to Public Law 103--62; to the Committee on Government Reform and Oversight. 6334. A letter from the Chairman, Railroad Retirement Board, transmitting the semiannual report on activities of the Office of Inspector General for the period April 1, 1997, through September 30, 1997, pursuant to 5 U.S.C. app. (Insp. Gen. Act) section 5(b); to the Committee on Government Reform and Oversight. 6335. A letter from the Secretary of the Treasury, transmitting the semiannual report on activities of the Inspector General for the period ending September 30, 1997, and the Secretary's semiannual report for the same period, pursuant to 5 U.S.C. app. (Insp. Gen. Act) section 5(b); to the Committee on Government Reform and Oversight. 6336. A letter from the Secretary of Agriculture, transmitting the 1997 annual report in compliance with the Inspector General Act Amendments of 1988, pursuant to Public Law 100--504, section 104(a) (102 Stat. 2525); to the Committee on Government Reform and Oversight. 6337. A letter from the Secretary of Agriculture, transmitting the FY 1997 report pursuant to the Federal Managers' Financial Integrity Act, pursuant to 31 U.S.C. 3512(c)(3); to the Committee on Government Reform and Oversight. 6338. A letter from the Secretary of Education, transmitting the Seventeenth Semiannual Report to Congress on Audit Follow-Up, covering the period from April 1, 1997 to September 30, 1997, pursuant to Public Law 100--504, section 106(b) (102 Stat. 2526); to the Committee on Government Reform and Oversight. 6339. A letter from the Secretary of Transportation, transmitting the Secretary's Management Report on Management Decisions and Final Actions on Office of Inspector General Audit Recommendations for the period ending September 30, 1997, pursuant to 31 U.S.C. 9106; to the Committee on Government Reform and Oversight. 6340. A letter from the Secretary of Transportation, transmitting the FY 1997 report pursuant to the Federal Managers' Financial Integrity Act, pursuant to 31 U.S.C. 3512(c)(3); to the Committee on Government Reform and Oversight. 6341. A letter from the Chairman, Securities and Exchange Commission, transmitting the semiannual report on the activities of the Office of Inspector General for the period April 1, 1997, through September 30, 1997; and the semiannual management report for the same period, pursuant to 5 U.S.C. app. (Insp. Gen. Act) section 5(b); to the Committee on Government Reform and Oversight. 6342. A letter from the Chairman, Securities and Exchange Commission, transmitting the FY 1997 report pursuant to the Federal Managers' Financial Integrity Act, pursuant to 31 U.S.C. 3512(c)(3); to the Committee on Government Reform and Oversight. 0655. A letter from the Secretary, Smithsonian Institution, transmitting the semiannual report on the activities of the Office of Inspector General for the period April 1, 1997, through September 30, 1997; and the semiannual management report for the same period, pursuant to 5 U.S.C. app. (Insp. Gen. Act) section 5(b); to the Committee on Government Reform and Oversight. 6344. A letter from the Executive Director, State Justice Institute, transmitting the 1997 annual consolidated report in compliance with the Inspector General Act and the Federal Managers' Financial Integrity Act, pursuant to 31 U.S.C. 3512(c)(3); to the Committee on Government Reform and Oversight. 6345. A letter from the Acting Chairman, Thrift Depositor Protection Oversight Board, transmitting the FY 1997 report pursuant to the Federal Managers' Financial Integrity Act, pursuant to 31 U.S.C. 3512(c)(3); to the Committee on Government Reform and Oversight. 6346. A letter from the Chairperson, U.S. Commodity Futures Trading Commission, transmitting the FY 1997 report pursuant to the Federal Managers' Financial Integrity Act, pursuant to 31 U.S.C. 3512(c)(3); to the Committee on Government Reform and Oversight. 6347. A letter from the Chairman, U.S. Equal Employment Opportunity Commission, transmitting the semiannual report on the activities of the Office of Inspector General for the period April 1, 1997, through September 30, 1997; and the semiannual management report for the same period, pursuant to 5 U.S.C. app. (Insp. Gen. Act) section 5(b); to the Committee on Government Reform and Oversight. 6348. A letter from the Chairman, U.S. Merit Systems Protection Board, transmitting the 1997 annual report in compliance with the Inspector General Act Amendments of 1988, pursuant to Public Law 100--504, section 104(a) (102 Stat. 2525); to the Committee on Government Reform and Oversight. 6349. A letter from the Chairman, U.S. Merit Systems Protection Board, transmitting the FY 1997 report pursuant to the Federal Managers' Financial Integrity Act, pursuant to 31 U.S.C. 3512(c)(3); to the Committee on Government Reform and Oversight. 6350. A letter from the Administrator, U.S. Small Business Administration, transmitting the FY 1997 report pursuant to the Federal Managers' Financial Integrity Act, pursuant to 31 U.S.C. 3512(c)(3); to the Committee on Government Reform and Oversight. 6351. A letter from the Clerk, United States Court of Appeals for the District of Columbia Circuit, transmitting two opinions of the Court; to the Committee on Government Reform and Oversight. 6352. A letter from the Public Printer, United States Government Printing Office, transmitting the semiannual report on the activities of the Office of Inspector General for the period April 1, 1997, through September 30, 1997; and the semiannual management report for the same period, pursuant to 5 U.S.C. app. (Insp. Gen. Act) section 5(b); to the Committee on Government Reform and Oversight. 6353. A letter from the Director, United States Information Agency, transmitting the semiannual report on activities of the Inspector General for the period April 1, 1997, through September 30, 1997, also the Management Report for the same period, pursuant to 5 U.S.C. app. (Insp. Gen. Act) section 5(b); to the Committee on Government Reform and Oversight. 6354. A letter from the Director, United States Information Agency, transmitting the FY 1997 report pursuant to the Federal Managers' Financial Integrity Act, pursuant to 31 U.S.C. 3512(c)(3); to the Committee on Government Reform and Oversight. 6355. A letter from the President, United States Institute of Peace, transmitting the 1995 and 1996 annual consolidated report in compliance with the Inspector General Act and the Federal Managers' Financial Integrity Act, pursuant to 31 U.S.C. 3512(c)(3); to the Committee on Government Reform and Oversight. 6356. A letter from the Chairman, United States International Trade Commission, transmitting the semiannual report on the activities of the Office of Inspector General for the period April 1, 1997, through September 30, 1997; and the semiannual management report for the same period, pursuant to 5 U.S.C. app. (Insp. Gen. Act) section 5(b); to the Committee on Government Reform and Oversight. 6357. A letter from the Chairman, United States Postal Service, transmitting the semiannual report on the activities of the Office of Inspector General for the period April 1, 1997, through September 30, 1997; and the semiannual management report for the same period, pursuant to 5 U.S.C. app. (Insp. Gen. Act) section 5(b); to the Committee on Government Reform and Oversight. 6358. A letter from the Deputy Associate Director for Royalty Management, Department of the Interior, transmitting notification of proposed refunds of excess royalty payments in OCS areas, pursuant to 43 U.S.C. 1339(b); to the Committee on Resources. 6359. A letter from the Assistant Secretary for Land and Minerals Management, Department of the Interior, transmitting the Department's final rule--Reclamation Projects, Grant of Lands in Reclamation Townsites for School Purposes (RIN: 1004-AC91) received November 19, 1997, pursuant to 5 U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A); to the Committee on Resources. 6360. A letter from the Assistant Secretary for Water and Science, Department of the Interior, transmitting the Department's final rule--Adjustments to 1998 Operating Criteria and Procedures for the Newlands Irrigation Project in Nevada (RIN: 1006-AA37) received December 11, 1997, pursuant to 5 U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A); to the Committee on Resources. 6361. A letter from the Acting Deputy Assistant Secretary for Fish and Wildlife and Parks, Department of the Interior, transmitting the Department's final rule--Safety Belt Use Within the NPS System (RIN: 1024-AC63) received December 5, 1997, pursuant to 5 U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A); to the Committee on Resources. 6362. A letter from the Acting Assistant Secretary for Fish and Wildlife and Parks, Department of the Interior, transmitting the Department's final rule--Migratory Bird Hunting: Revised Test Protocol for Nontoxic Approval Procedures for Shot and Shot Coatings (RIN: 1018-AB80) received November 24, 1997, pursuant to 5 U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A); to the Committee on Resources. 6363. A letter from the Assistant Secretary for Land and Minerals Management, Department of the Interior, transmitting the Department's final rule--Multiple Use, Mining; Mining Claims Under the General Mining Laws [WO-340-1220-00-24 1A] (RIN: 1004-AD05) received December 10, 1997, pursuant to 5 U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A); to the Committee on Resources. 6364. A letter from the Assistant Secretary for Land and Minerals Management, Department of the Interior, transmitting the Department's final rule--Geological and Geophysical Explorations of the Outer Continental Shelf (RIN: 1010-AC10) received December 16, 1997, pursuant to 5 U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A); to the Committee on Resources. 6365. A letter from the Assistant Secretary for Land and Minerals Management, Department of the Interior, transmitting the Department's final rule--Surety Bonds for Outer Continental Shelf Leases (RIN: 1010-AB92) received May 9, 1997, pursuant to 5 U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A); to the Committee on Resources. 6366. A letter from the Director, Fish and Wildlife Service, transmitting the Service's final rule--Endangered and Threatened Wildlife and Plants; Determination of Endangered Status for Two Tidal Marsh Plants from the San Francisco Bay Area of California (RIN: 1018-AD14) received November 24, 1997, pursuant to 5 U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A); to the Committee on Resources. 6367. A letter from the Director, Fish and Wildlife Service, transmitting the Service's [[Page 15]] final rule--Endangered and Threatened Wildlife and Plants; Determination of Endangered Status for the Callippe Silverspot Butterfly and the Behren's Silverspot Butterfly and Threatened Status for the Alameda Whipsnake (RIN: 1018- AC32) received December 9, 1997, pursuant to 5 U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A); to the Committee on Resources. 6368. A letter from the Director, Fish and Wildlife Service, transmitting the Service's final rule--Endangered and Threatened Wildlife and Plants; Endangered Status for Brother's Island Tuatara (RIN: 1018-AD06) received January 6, 1998, pursuant to 5 U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A); to the Committee on Resources. 6369. A letter from the Director, Fish and Wildlife Service, transmitting the Service's final rule--Endangered and Threatened Wildlife and Plants; Establishment of a Nonessential Experimental Population of the Mexican Gray Wolf in Arizona and New Mexico (RIN: 1018-AD07) received January 8, 1998, pursuant to 5 U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A); to the Committee on Resources. 6370. A letter from the Assistant Administrator for Fisheries, National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration, transmitting the Administration's final rule--Fisheries of the Exclusive Economic Zone Off Alaska; Improved Retention/ Improved Utilization [Docket No. 970806191-7279-02; I.D. 072297A] (RIN: 0648-AJ71) received December 11, 1997, pursuant to 5 U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A); to the Committee on Resources. 6371. A letter from the Assistant Administrator for Fisheries, National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration, transmitting the Administration's final rule--Atlantic Shark Fisheries; Quotas, Bag Limits, Prohibitions, and Requirements [Docket No. 961211348-7065-03; I.D. 0923968] (RIN: 0648-AH77) received December 2, 1997, pursuant to 5 U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A); to the Committee on Resources. 6372. A letter from the Acting Director, Office of Sustainable Fisheries, National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration, transmitting the Administration's final rule--Fisheries of the Caribbean, Gulf of Mexico, and South Atlantic; Coastal Migratory Pelagic Resources of the Gulf of Mexico and South Atlantic; Trip Limit Reduction [Docket No. 961204340-7087-02; I.D. 112597A] received December 3, 1997, pursuant to 5 U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A); to the Committee on Resources. 6373. A letter from the Director, Office of Sustainable Fisheries, National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration, transmitting the Administration's final rule--Fisheries of the Exclusive Economic Zone off Alaska; Allocations of Pacific Cod in the Bering Sea and Aleutian Islands Area [Docket No. 960815223-6315-02; I.D. 081296A] (RIN: 0648-AI70) received December 3, 1997, pursuant to 5 U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A); to the Committee on Resources. 6374. A letter from the Director, Office of Sustainable Fisheries, National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration, transmitting the Administration's final rule--Fisheries of the Exclusive Economic Zone Off Alaska; Groundfish of the Bering Sea and Aleutian Islands Area; Electronic Reporting [Docket No. 950815208-6299-02; I.D. 080295B] received December 3, 1997, pursuant to 5 U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A); to the Committee on Resources. 6375. A letter from the Acting Director, Office of Sustainable Fisheries, National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration, transmitting the Administration's final rule--Fisheries of the Economic Exclusive Zone Off Alaska; Trawl Gear in the Gulf of Alaska [Docket No. 961126334-7025- 02; I.D. 112597C] received December 3, 1997, pursuant to 5 U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A); to the Committee on Resources. 6376. A letter from the Acting Director, Office of Sustainable Fisheries, National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration, transmitting the Administration's final rule--Fisheries Off West Coast States and in the Western Pacific; West Coast Salmon Fisheries; Inseason Adjustments and Closures from the U.S.-Canadian Border to the U.S.- Mexican Border [Docket No. 970429101-7101-01; I.D. 111097A] received December 3, 1997, pursuant to 5 U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A); to the Committee on Resources. 6377. A letter from the Director, Office of Sustainable Fisheries, National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration, transmitting the Administration's final rule--Atlantic Tuna Fisheries; Atlantic Bluefin Tuna Effort Controls [Docket No. 970626157-7176-01; I.D. 041697C] (RIN: 0648-AJ65) received December 11, 1997, pursuant to 5 U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A); to the Committee on Resources. 6378. A letter from the Director, Office of Sustainable Fisheries, National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration, transmitting the Administration's final rule--Atlantic Tuna Fisheries; Regulatory Adjustments [Docket No. 960816226-7115- 02; I.D. 050797B] (RIN: 0648-AJ04) received December 11, 1997, pursuant to 5 U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A); to the Committee on Resources. 6379. A letter from the Director, Office of Sustainable Fisheries, National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration, transmitting the Administration's final rule--Atlantic Tuna Fisheries; Regulatory Adjustments [Docket No. 960416112-7026- 05; I.D. 020597C] (RIN: 0648-AJ04) received December 11, 1997, pursuant to 5 U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A); to the Committee on Resources. 6380. A letter from the Director, Office of Sustainable Fisheries, National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration, transmitting the Administration's final rule--Atlantic Tuna Fisheries; Regulatory Adjustments [Docket No. 960816226-7172- 05; I.D. 061897C] (RIN: 0648-AJ04) received December 11, 1997, pursuant to 5 U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A); to the Committee on Resources. 6381. A letter from the Acting Director, Office of Sustainable Fisheries, National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration, transmitting the Administration's final rule--Fisheries of the Northeastern United States; Atlantic Surf Clam and Ocean Quahog Fishery; Minimum Clam Size for 1998 [Docket No. 900124-0127; I.D. 112897E] received December 11, 1997, pursuant to 5 U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A); to the Committee on Resources. 6382. A letter from the Acting Director, Office of Sustainable Fisheries, National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration, transmitting the Administration's final rule--Fisheries off West Coast States and in the Western Pacific; Pacific Coast Groundfish Fishery; Trip Limit Changes [Docket No. 961227373-6373-01; I.D. 111297A] received November 19, 1997, pursuant to 5 U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A); to the Committee on Resources. 6383. A letter from the Acting Assistant Administrator for Fisheries, National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration, transmitting the Administration's final rule--Fisheries of the Exclusive Economic Zone Off Alaska; Gulf of Alaska; Interim 1998 Harvest Specifications [Docket No. 971208295- 7295-01; I.D. 111897A] received December 16, 1997, pursuant to 5 U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A); to the Committee on Resources. 6384. A letter from the Acting Assistant Administrator for Fisheries, National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration, transmitting the Administration's final rule--Fisheries of the Exclusive Economic Zone Off Alaska; Bering Sea and Aleutian Islands Area; Interim 1998 Harvest Specifications [Docket No. 971208296-7296-01; I.D. 111997A] received December 16, 1997, pursuant to 5 U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A); to the Committee on Resources. 6385. A letter from the Acting Director, Office of Sustainable Fisheries, National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration, transmitting the Administration's final rule--Scallop Fishery Off Alaska, Scallops in the Northeast District of Registration Area K [Docket No. 970613138-7138- 01; I.D. 120297A] received December 16, 1997, pursuant to 5 U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A); to the Committee on Resources. 6386. A letter from the Deputy Assistant Administrator for Fisheries, National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration, transmitting the Administration's final rule--Fisheries of the Exclusive Economic Zone Off Alaska; Improved Retention/ Improved Utilization [Docket No. 970611133-7263-02; I.D. 052997B] (RIN: 0648-AJ36) received December 4, 1997, pursuant to 5 U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A); to the Committee on Resources. 6387. A letter from the Assistant Administrator for Fisheries, National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration, transmitting the Administration's final rule--Fisheries of the Northeastern United States; Amendment 10 to the Summer Flounder, Scup, and Black Sea Bass Fishery Management Plan [Docket No. 970908229-7277-02; I.D. 082797A] (RIN: 0648-AJ55) received December 4, 1997, pursuant to 5 U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A); to the Committee on Resources. 6388. A letter from the Acting Director, Office of Sustainable Fisheries, National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration, transmitting the Administration's final rule--Fisheries of the Exclusive Economic Zone Off Alaska; Bycatch Rate Standards for the First Half of 1998 [Docket No. 961107312-7021-02; I.D. 112497E] received December 4, 1997, pursuant to 5 U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A); to the Committee on Resources. 6389. A letter from the Director, Office of Sustainable Fisheries, National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration, transmitting the Administration's final rule--Fisheries of the Exclusive Economic Zone Off Alaska; Correction [Docket No. 961119321-7071-02; I.D. 110796G] received December 3, 1997, pursuant to 5 U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A); to the Committee on Resources. 6390. A letter from the Director, Office of Sustainable Fisheries, National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration, transmitting the Administration's final rule--Fisheries of the Exclusive Economic Zone Off Alaska; Individual Fishing Quota Program; Sweep-up Adjustments [Docket No. 960918264- 6350-02; I.D. 091296A] (RIN: 0648-AI61) received December 3, 1997, pursuant to 5 U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A); to the Committee on Resources. 6391. A letter from the Assistant Administrator for Fisheries, National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration, transmitting the Administration's final rule--Fisheries of the Northeastern United States; Final 1998 Fishing Quotas for Atlantic Surf Clams and Ocean Quahogs [Docket No. 980107005- 8055-01; I.D. 102997E] received January 12, 1998, pursuant to 5 U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A); to the Committee on Resources. 6392. A letter from the Deputy Assistant Administrator for Fisheries, National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration, transmitting the Administration's final rule--Fisheries of the Northeastern United States; Atlantic Mackerel, Squid, and Butterfish Fisheries; 1998 Specifications [Docket No. 971107264-8001-02; I.D. 102297A] (RIN: 0648-AK47) received January 13, 1998, pursuant to 5 U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A); to the Committee on Resources. 6393. A letter from the Director, Office of Sustainable Fisheries, National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration, transmitting the Administration's final rule--Fisheries of the Exclusive Economic Zone Off Alaska; Groundfish of the Bering Sea and Aleutian Islands Area; Apportionment of Reserve [Docket No. 961107312-7021-02; I.D. 120897B] received December 19, 1997, pursuant to 5 U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A); to the Committee on Resources. 6394. A letter from the Deputy Assistant Administrator for Fisheries, National Oce [[Page 16]] anic and Atmospheric Administration, transmitting the Administration's final rule--Fisheries of the Exclusive Economic Zone Off Alaska; Individual Fishing Quota Program; Standard Allowances for Ice and Slime; Correction [Docket No. 870520118-7251-02; I.D. 050197A] (RIN: 0648-AJ00) received December 19, 1997, pursuant to 5 U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A); to the Committee on Resources. 6395. A letter from the Director, Office of Sustainable Fisheries, National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration, transmitting the Administration's final rule--Fisheries of the Caribbean, Gulf of Mexico, and South Atlantic; Coastal Migratory Pelagic Resources of the Gulf of Mexico and South Atlantic; Trip Limit Reduction [Docket No. 961204340-7087-02; I.D. 121297A] received December 19, 1997, pursuant to 5 U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A); to the Committee on Resources. 6396. A letter from the Deputy Assistant Administrator for Fisheries, National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration, transmitting the Administration's final rule--Fisheries of the Northeastern United States; Summer Flounder, Scup, and Black Sea Bass Fisheries [Docket No. 971015246-7293-02; I.D. 100897D] (RIN: 0648-AK44) received December 19, 1997, pursuant to 5 U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A); to the Committee on Resources. 6397. A letter from the Acting Director, Office of Sustainable Fisheries, National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration, transmitting the Administration's final rule--Fisheries of the Caribbean, Gulf of Mexico, and South Atlantic; Coastal Migratory Pelagic Resources of the Gulf of Mexico and South Atlantic; Closure [Docket No. 961204340- 7087-02; I.D. 010698A] received January 12, 1998, pursuant to 5 U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A); to the Committee on Resources. 6398. A letter from the Deputy Assistant Administrator for Fisheries, National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration, transmitting the Administration's final rule--Magnuson- Stevens Act Provisions; Essential Fish Habitat [Docket No. 961030300-7238-04; I.D. 120996A] (RIN: 0648-AJ30) received January 5, 1998, pursuant to 5 U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A); to the Committee on Resources. 6399. A letter from the Deputy Assistant Administrator for Fisheries, National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration, transmitting the Administration's final rule--Fisheries of the Exclusive Economic Zone Off Alaska; Scallop Fishery Off Alaska; Change in Season Dates [Docket No. 971110265-7306-02; I.D. 101797A] (RIN: 0648-AJ98) received January 6, 1998, pursuant to 5 U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A); to the Committee on Resources. 6400. A letter from the Deputy Assistant Administrator for Fisheries, National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration, transmitting the Administration's final rule--Fisheries of the Exclusive Economic Zone Off Alaska; Extension of the Interim Groundfish Observer Program through 1998 [Docket No. 970829216-7305-02; I.D. 073097B] (RIN: 0648-AK15) received January 6, 1998, pursuant to 5 U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A); to the Committee on Resources. 6401. A letter from the Director, Office of Sustainable Fisheries, National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration, transmitting the Administration's final rule--Fisheries of the Exclusive Economic Zone Off Alaska; Closures of Specified Groundfish Fisheries in the Bering Sea and Aleutian Islands [Docket No. 971208296-7296-01; I.D. 121997A] received January 6, 1998, pursuant to 5 U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A); to the Committee on Resources. 6402. A letter from the Acting Director, Office of Sustainable Fisheries, National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration, transmitting the Administration's final rule--Atlantic Tuna Fisheries; Atlantic Bluefin Tuna [I.D. 121597C] received January 5, 1998, pursuant to 5 U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A); to the Committee on Resources. 6403. A letter from the Assistant Administrator for Fisheries, National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration, transmitting the Administration's final rule--Fisheries of the Exclusive Economic Zone Off Alaska; Groundfish of the Bering Sea and Aleutian Islands Area; Prohibited Species Catch Limit for Chionoecetes opilio [Docket No. 970801188- 7288-02; I.D. 070797C] (RIN: 0648-AJ45) received December 22, 1997, pursuant to 5 U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A); to the Committee on Resources. 6404. A letter from the Acting Assistant Administrator for Fisheries, National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration, transmitting the Administration's final rule--Magnuson Act Provisions; Foreign Fishing; Fisheries off West Coast States and in the Western Pacific; Pacific Coast Groundfish Fishery; Annual Specifications and Management Measures [Docket No. 971229312-7312-01; I.D. 121697C] received January 8, 1998, pursuant to 5 U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A); to the Committee on Resources. 6405. A letter from the Acting Assistant Administrator for Fisheries, National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration, transmitting the Administration's final rule--Fisheries of the Caribbean, Gulf of Mexico, and South Atlantic; Reef Fish Fishery of the Gulf of Mexico; Red Snapper Minimum Size Limit [Docket No. 971205289-7313-02; I.D. 120497C] (RIN: 0648-AK28) received January 8, 1998, pursuant to 5 U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A); to the Committee on Resources. 6406. A letter from the Director, Office of Sustainable Fisheries, National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration, transmitting the Administration's final rule--Fisheries of the Exclusive Economic Zone Off Alaska; Closures of Specified Groundfish Fisheries in the Gulf of Alaska [Docket No. 961126334-7052-02; I.D. 122297A] received January 6, 1998, pursuant to 5 U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A); to the Committee on Resources. 6407. A letter from the Deputy Assistant Administrator for Fisheries, National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration, transmitting the Administration's final rule--Fisheries of the Exclusive Economic Zone Off Alaska; Allocation of Atka Mackerel to Vessels Using Jig Gear [Docket No. 970829216- 7305-02; I.D. 080597F] (RIN: 0648-AK14) received January 6, 1998, pursuant to 5 U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A); to the Committee on Resources. 6408. A letter from the Director, Office of Sustainable Fisheries, National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration, transmitting the Administration's final rule--Fisheries of the Northeastern United States; Summer Flounder Fishery; Commercial Quota Harvested for Virginia [Docket No. 961210346-7035-02; I.D. 122297F] received January 6, 1998, pursuant to 5 U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A); to the Committee on Resources. 6409. A letter from the Deputy Assistant Administrator for Fisheries, National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration, transmitting the Administration's ``Major'' final rule-- Fisheries of the Caribbean, Gulf of Mexico, and South Atlantic; Reef Fish Fishery of the Gulf of Mexico; Amendment 15; OMB Control Numbers; Removal of Expiration Date [Docket No. 971009242-7308-02; I.D. 091997B] (RIN: 0648-AJ14) received January 7, 1998, pursuant to 5 U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A); to the Committee on Resources. 6410. A letter from the Acting Director, Office of Sustainable Fisheries, National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration, transmitting the Administration's final rule--Fisheries of the Northeastern United States; Summer Flounder, Scup, and Black Sea Bass Fisheries: Summer Flounder Commercial Quota Transfer from New Jersey to Connecticut [I.D. 122997B] received January 7, 1998, pursuant to 5 U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A); to the Committee on Resources. 6411. A letter from the Deputy Assistant Administrator for Fisheries, National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration, transmitting the Administration's final rule--Financial Assistance for Research and Development Projects in the Gulf of Mexico and Off the U.S. South Atlantic Coastal States; Marine Fisheries Initiative [Docket No. 97-1114270-7270-01; I.D. 111397A] (RIN: 0648-ZA35) received January 6, 1998, pursuant to 5 U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A); to the Committee on Resources. 6412. A letter from the Director, Office of Surface Mining Reclamation and Enforcement, transmitting the Office's final rule--Alabama Regulatory Program [SPATS No. AL-067-FOR] received December 18, 1997, pursuant to 5 U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A); to the Committee on Resources. 6413. A letter from the Director, Office of Surface Mining Reclamation and Enforcement, transmitting the Office's final rule--Mississippi Regulatory Program [SPATS No. MS-012-FOR] received January 7, 1998, pursuant to 5 U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A); to the Committee on Resources. 6414. A letter from the Secretary of Commerce, transmitting the report on the contribution of bycatch to charitable organizations, pursuant to Public Law 104--297, section 208; to the Committee on Resources. 6415. A letter from the Attorney General, Department of Justice, transmitting the annual listing of all grants awarded pursuant to the DNA Identification Act of 1994, pursuant to 42 U.S.C. 3796kk--5; to the Committee on the Judiciary. 6416. A letter from the Assistant Attorney General, Department of Justice, transmitting the report on the administration of the Foreign Agents Registration Act covering the six months ended December 31, 1996, pursuant to 22 U.S.C. 621; to the Committee on the Judiciary. 6417. A letter from the General Counsel, Department of Housing and Urban Development, transmitting the Department's final rule--HUD's Regulation on Self-Testing Regarding Residential Real Estate-Related Lending Transactions and Compliance with the Fair Housing Act [FR-4160] received January 7, 1998, pursuant to 5 U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A); to the Committee on the Judiciary. 6418. A letter from the Deputy Assistant Administrator, Office of Diversion Control, Drug Enforcement Administration, transmitting the Administration's final rule--Implementation of the Comprehensive Methamphetamine Control Act of 1996; Possession of List I Chemicals, Definitions, Record Retention, and Temporary Exemption from Chemical Registration for Distributors of Combination Ephedrine Products [DEA No. 154F] (RIN: 1117-AA42) received November 18, 1997, pursuant to 5 U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A); to the Committee on the Judiciary. 6419. A letter from the Director, Federal Bureau of Prisons, transmitting the Bureau's final rule-- Correspondence: Pretrial Inmates [BOP-1054-F] (RIN: 1120- AA52) received December 8, 1997, pursuant to 5 U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A); to the Committee on the Judiciary. 6420. A letter from the Director, Federal Bureau of Prisons, transmitting the Bureau's final rule-- Correspondence: Restricted Special Mail Procedures [BOP-1048- F] (RIN: 1120-AA48) received December 9, 1997, pursuant to 5 U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A); to the Committee on the Judiciary. 6421. A letter from the Commissioner, Immigration and Naturalization Service, transmitting the Service's final rule--Adjustment of Status; Certain Nationals of the People's Republic of China [INS No. 1607-93] (RIN: 1115-AD33) received December 2, 1997, pursuant to 5 U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A); to the Committee on the Judiciary. [[Page 17]] 6422. A letter from the Commissioner, Immigration and Naturalization Service, transmitting the Service's final rule--Administrative Deportation Procedures for Aliens Convicted of Aggrevated Felonies Who Are Not Lawful Permanent Residents [INS No. 1827-96] (RIN: 1115-AE69) received December 2, 1997, pursuant to 5 U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A); to the Committee on the Judiciary. 6423. A letter from the Commissioner, Immigration and Naturalization Service, transmitting the Service's final rule--Periods of Lawful Temporary Resident Status and Lawful Permanent Resident Status to Establish Seven Years of Lawful Domicile [INS No. 1748-96] (RIN: 1115-AE27) received December 2, 1997, pursuant to 5 U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A); to the Committee on the Judiciary. 6424. A letter from the Commissioner, Immigration and Naturalization Service, transmitting the Service's final rule--Prima Facie Review of Form I-360 When Filed by Self- Petitioning Battered Spouse/Child [INS No. 1845-97] (RIN: 1115-AE77) received December 2, 1997, pursuant to 5 U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A); to the Committee on the Judiciary. 6425. A letter from the Director, Office for Victims of Crime, transmitting a report on the accomplishments of the Justice Department's Office for Victims of Crime during Fiscal Years 1995 and 1996, pursuant to section 1407(g) of the Victims of Crime Act of 1984; to the Committee on the Judiciary. 6426. A letter from the Director, Office of Surface Mining Reclamation and Enforcement, transmitting the Office's final rule--Implementation of the Debt Collection Improvement Act of 1996 (RIN: 1029-AB90) received November 24, 1997, pursuant to 5 U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A); to the Committee on the Judiciary. 6427. A letter from the Federal Register Liaison Officer, Office of Thrift Supervision, transmitting the Office's final rule--Civil Monetary Penalty Inflation Adjustment [96-102] (RIN: 1550-AB01) received November 25, 1997, pursuant to 5 U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A); to the Committee on the Judiciary. 6428. A letter from the Chief, Regulations Branch, U.S. Customs Service, transmitting the Service's final rule-- Anticounterfeiting Consumer Protection Act: Disposition of Merchandise Bearing Counterfeit American Trademarks; Civil Penalties [T.D. 97-90] (RIN: 1515-AC10) received November 14, 1997, pursuant to 5 U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A); to the Committee on the Judiciary. 6429. A letter from the Clerk, United States Court of Federal Claims, transmitting the court's report for the year ended September 30, 1997, pursuant to 28 U.S.C. 791(c); to the Committee on the Judiciary. 6430. A letter from the the Acting Assistant Secretary (Civil Works), the Department of the Army, transmitting a report on the authorization of an environmental restoration project for the Lower Savannah River, Georgia and South Carolina, pursuant to Public Law 104--303, section 101(a)(11); (H. Doc. No. 105--173); to the Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure and ordered to be printed. 6431. A letter from the the Acting Assistant Secretary (Civil Works), the Department of the Army, transmitting a report on the authorization of a deep draft navigation project for Charleston Harbor, South Carolina, pursuant to Public Law 104--303, section 101(a)(27); (H. Doc. No. 105-- 174); to the Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure and ordered to be printed. 6432. A letter from the Executive Director, Architectural and Transportation Barriers Compliance Board, transmitting the Board's final rule --Americans with Disabilities Act Accessibility Guidelines for Buildings and Facilities; State and Local Government Facilities [Docket No. 92-2] (RIN: 3014- AA12) received January 23, 1998, pursuant to 5 U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A); to the Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure. 6433. A letter from the Director, Bureau of Transportation Statistics, transmitting the Transportation Statistics Annual Report 1997, pursuant to Public Law 102--240, section 6006 (105 Stat. 2174); to the Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure. 6434. A letter from the Commandant, Coast Guard, transmitting the Addendum to the Report to Congress on the International Private-Sector Tug-of-Opportunity System for the waters of the Olympic Coast National Marine Sanctuary and the Strait of Juan de Fuca, pursuant to Public Law 104--58, section 401(a); to the Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure. 6435. A letter from the General Counsel, Department of Transportation, transmitting the Department's final rule-- Airworthiness Directives; British Aerospace BAe Model ATP Airplanes (Federal Aviation Administration) [Docket No. 96- NM-189-AD; Amdt. 39-10220; AD 97-24-13] (RIN: 2120-AA64) received December 11, 1997, pursuant to 5 U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A); to the Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure. 6436. A letter from the General Counsel, Department of Transportation, transmitting the Department's final rule-- Airworthiness Directives; Bombardier Model CL-44 Series Airplanes (Federal Aviation Administration) [Docket No. 97- NM-37-AD; Amdt. 39-10236; AD 97-25-12] (RIN: 2120-AA64) received December 11, 1997, pursuant to 5 U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A); to the Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure. 6437. A letter from the General Counsel, Department of Transportation, transmitting the Department's final rule-- Establishment of VOR Federal Airway; CA (Federal Aviation Administration) [Airspace Docket No. 97-AWP-17] (RIN: 2120- AA66) received December 11, 1997, pursuant to 5 U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A); to the Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure. 6438. A letter from the General Counsel, Department of Transportation, transmitting the Department's final rule-- Airworthiness Directives; Bombardier Model CL-600-2B16 Series Airplanes Modified in Accordance with Supplemental Type Certificate SA6003NM (Federal Aviation Administration) [Docket No. 97-NM-286-AD; Amdt. 39-10235; AD 97-25-11] (RIN: 2120-AA64) received December 11, 1997, pursuant to 5 U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A); to the Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure. 6439. A letter from the General Counsel, Department of Transportation, transmitting the Department's final rule-- Airworthiness Directives; Allison Engine Company Model 250- C40B Turboshaft Engines (Federal Aviation Administration) [Docket No. 97-ANE-31-AD; Amdt. 39-10233; AD 97-25-09] (RIN: 2120-AA64) received December 11, 1997, pursuant to 5 U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A); to the Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure. 6440. A letter from the General Counsel, Department of Transportation, transmitting the Department's final rule-- Airworthiness Directives; Pratt & Whitney JT9D Series Turbofan Engines (Federal Aviation Administration) [Docket No. 97-ANE-04; Amdt. 39-10234; AD 97-25-10] (RIN: 2120-AA64) received December 11, 1997, pursuant to 5 U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A); to the Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure. 6441. A letter from the General Counsel, Department of Transportation, transmitting the Department's final rule-- Airworthiness Directives; Robinson Helicopter Company Model R22 Helicopters (Federal Aviation Administration) [Docket No. 97-SW-04-AD; Amdt. 39-10228; AD 97-25-05] (RIN: 2120-AA64) received December 11, 1997, pursuant to 5 U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A); to the Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure. 6442. A letter from the General Counsel, Department of Transportation, transmitting the Department's final rule-- Drawbridge Operation Regulations; Pasquotank River, Elizabeth City, North Carolina (Coast Guard) [CGD05-97-009] (RIN: 2115- AE47) received December 11, 1997, pursuant to 5 U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A); to the Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure. 6443. A letter from the General Counsel, Department of Transportation, transmitting the Department's final rule-- Safety Zone: Los Angeles Harbor-San Pedro Bay, CA (Coast Guard) [COTP Los Angeles-Long-Beach, CA; 97-007] (RIN: 2115- AA97) received November 17, 1997, pursuant to 5 U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A); to the Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure. 6444. A letter from the General Counsel, Department of Transportation, transmitting the Department's final rule-- Standard Instrument Approach Procedures; Miscellaneous Amendments (Federal Aviation Administration) [Docket No. 29055; Amdt. No. 1834] (RIN: 2120-AA65) received November 17, 1997, pursuant to 5 U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A); to the Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure. 6445. A letter from the General Counsel, Department of Transportation, transmitting the Department's final rule-- Standard Instrument Approach Procedures; Miscellaneous Amendments (Federal Aviation Administration) [Docket No. 29054; Amdt. No. 1833] (RIN: 2120-AA65) received November 17, 1997, pursuant to 5 U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A); to the Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure. 6446. A letter from the General Counsel, Department of Transportation, transmitting the Department's final rule-- Standard Instrument Approach Procedures; Miscellaneous Amendments (Federal Aviation Administration) [Docket No. 29053; Amdt. No. 1832] (RIN: 2120-AA65) received November 17, 1997, pursuant to 5 U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A); to the Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure. 6447. A letter from the General Counsel, Department of Transportation, transmitting the Department's final rule-- Airworthiness Directives; Fairchild Model F-27 Series Airplanes (Federal Aviation Administration) [Docket No. 97- NM-35-AD; Amdt. 39-10204; AD 97-23-15] (RIN: 2120-AA64) received November 17, 1997, pursuant to 5 U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A); to the Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure. 6448. A letter from the General Counsel, Department of Transportation, transmitting the Department's final rule-- Airworthiness Directives; Fairchild Model FH-227 Series Airplanes (Federal Aviation Administration) [Docket No. 97- NM-34-AD; Amdt. 39-10203; AD 97-23-14] (RIN: 2120-AA64) received November 17, 1997, pursuant to 5 U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A); to the Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure. 6449. A letter from the General Counsel, Department of Transportation, transmitting the Department's final rule-- Airworthiness Directives; Avions Pierre Robin Model R3000 Airplanes (Federal Aviation Administration) [Docket No. 97- CE-89-AD; Amdt. 39-10196; AD 97-23-08] (RIN: 2120-AA64) received November 17, 1997, pursuant to 5 U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A); to the Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure. 6450. A letter from the General Counsel, Department of Transportation, transmitting the Department's final rule-- Airworthiness Directives; Airbus Model A320 and A321 Series Airplanes (Federal Aviation Administration) [Docket No. 97- NM-167-AD; Amdt. 39-10201; AD 97-23-13] (RIN: 2120-AA64) received November 17, 1997, pursuant to 5 U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A); to the Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure. 6451. A letter from the General Counsel, Department of Transportation, transmitting the Department's final rule-- Airworthiness [[Page 18]] Directives; Fokker Model F28 Mark 0100 and 0070 Series Airplanes (Federal Aviation Administration) [Docket No. 97- NM-165-AD; Amdt. 39-10200; AD 97-23-12] (RIN: 2120-AA64) received November 17, 1997, pursuant to 5 U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A); to the Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure. 6452. A letter from the General Counsel, Department of Transportation, transmitting the Department's final rule-- Airworthiness Directives; Dornier Model 328-100 Series Airplanes (Federal Aviation Administration) [Docket No. 96- NM-115-AD; Amdt. 39-10198; AD 97-23-10] (RIN: 2120-AA64) received November 17, 1997, pursuant to 5 U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A); to the Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure. 6453. A letter from the General Counsel, Department of Transportation, transmitting the Department's final rule-- Airworthiness Directives; Dornier Model 328-100 Series Airplanes (Federal Aviation Administration) [Docket No. 96- NM-219-AD; Amdt. 39-10199; AD 97-23-11] (RIN: 2120-AA64) received November 17, 1997, pursuant to 5 U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A); to the Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure. 6454. A letter from the General Counsel, Department of Transportation, transmitting the Department's final rule-- Amendment to Class E Airspace, Jefferson City, MO (Federal Aviation Administration) [Docket No. 97-ACE-17] November 17, 1997, pursuant to 5 U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A); to the Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure. 6455. A letter from the General Counsel, Department of Transportation, transmitting the Department's final rule-- Amendment to Class E Airspace, Eagle Grove, IA (Federal Aviation Administration) [Docket No. 97-ACE-19] (RIN: 2120- AA66) received November 17, 1997, pursuant to 5 U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A); to the Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure. 6456. A letter from the General Counsel, Department of Transportation, transmitting the Department's final rule-- Mandatory Participation in Qualified One-Call Systems by Pipeline Operators (Research and Special Programs Administration) [Docket No. PS-101A, Amdt. 192-82, 195-60] (RIN: 2137-AC57) received November 17, 1997, pursuant to 5 U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A); to the Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure. 6457. A letter from the General Counsel, Department of Transportation, transmitting the Department's final rule-- Pipeline Safety: Regulations Implementing Memorandum of Understanding with the Department of the Interior (Research and Special Programs Administration) [Docket No. RSPA 97- 2096; Amdt. Nos. 191-12; 192-81; 195-59] (RIN: 2137-AC99) received November 17, 1997, pursuant to 5 U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A); to the Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure. 6458. A letter from the General Counsel, Department of Transportation, transmitting the Department's final rule-- Establishment of Class E Airspace; Guntersville, AL (Federal Aviation Administration) [Airspace Docket No. 97-ASO-13] (RIN: 2120-AA66) received November 24, 1997, pursuant to 5 U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A); to the Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure. 6459. A letter from the General Counsel, Department of Transportation, transmitting the Department's final rule-- Revocation of Class E Airspace; Marietta Dobbins ARB (NAS Atlanta), GA (Federal Aviation Administration) [Airspace Docket No. 97-ASO-14] (RIN: 2120-AA66) received November 24, 1997, pursuant to 5 U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A); to the Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure. 6460. A letter from the General Counsel, Department of Transportation, transmitting the Department's final rule-- Airworthiness Directives; Boeing Model 777-200 Series Airplanes (Federal Aviation Administration) [Docket No. 97- NM-55-AD; Amdt. 39-10205; AD 97-23-16] (RIN: 2120-AA64) received November 24, 1997, pursuant to 5 U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A); to the Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure. 6461. A letter from the General Counsel, Department of Transportation, transmitting the Department's final rule-- Airworthiness Directives; McDonnell Douglas Helicopter Systems MD900 Helicopters (Federal Aviation Administration) [Docket No. 97-SW-17-AD; Amdt. 39-10206; AD 97-12-02] (RIN: 2120-AA64) received November 24, 1997, pursuant to 5 U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A); to the Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure. 6462. A letter from the General Counsel, Department of Transportation, transmitting the Department's final rule-- Airworthiness Directives; Allison Engine Company Model 250- C47B Turboshaft Engines (Federal Aviation Administration) [Docket No. 97-ANE-40-AD; Amdt. 39-10162; AD 97-21-09] (RIN: 2120-AA64) received November 24, 1997, pursuant to 5 U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A); to the Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure. 6463. A letter from the General Counsel, Department of Transportation, transmitting the Department's final rule-- Airworthiness Directives; Dornier Model 328-100 Series Airplanes (Federal Aviation Administration) [Docket No. 97- NM-284-AD; Amdt. 39-10208; AD 97-24-01] (RIN: 2120-AA64) received November 24, 1997, pursuant to 5 U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A); to the Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure. 6464. A letter from the General Counsel, Department of Transportation, transmitting the Department's final rule-- Airworthiness Directives; Bombardier Model CL-600-1A11, - 2A12, and -2B16 Series Airplanes (Federal Aviation Administration) [Docket No. 97-NM-285-AD; Amdt. 39-10209; AD 97-24-02] (RIN: 2120-AA64) received November 24, 1997, pursuant to 5 U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A); to the Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure. 6465. A letter from the General Counsel, Department of Transportation, transmitting the Department's final rule-- Truck Size and Weight; Office of Management and Budget Control Number and Expiration Date (Federal Highway Administration) (RIN: 2125-AE20) received November 24, 1997, pursuant to 5 U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A); to the Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure. 6466. A letter from the General Counsel, Department of Transportation, transmitting the Department's final rule-- Airworthiness Directives; Eurocopter France (Eurocopter) Model SE 3130, SE 313B, SA 3180, SA 318B, and SA 318C Helicopters (Federal Aviation Administration) [Docket No. 97- SW-22-AD; Amdt. 39-10211; AD 97-24-04] (RIN: 2120-AA64) received December 2, 1997, pursuant to 5 U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A); to the Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure. 6467. A letter from the General Counsel, Department of Transportation, transmitting the Department's final rule-- Airworthiness Directives; Dassault Model Falcon 2000 Series Airplanes (Federal Aviation Administration) [Docket No. 97- NM-198-AD; Amdt. 39-10210; AD 97-24-03] (RIN: 2120-AA64) received December 2, 1997, pursuant to 5 U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A); to the Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure. 6468. A letter from the General Counsel, Department of Transportation, transmitting the Department's final rule-- Revision of Class E Airspace; New Mexico, NM (Federal Aviation Administration) [Airspace Docket No. 96-ASW-28] received December 2, 1997, pursuant to 5 U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A); to the Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure. 6469. A letter from the General Counsel, Department of Transportation, transmitting the Department's final rule-- Revision of Class D and E Airspace: McKinney, TX (Federal Aviation Administration) [Airspace Docket No. 97-ASW-22] received December 2, 1997, pursuant to 5 U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A); to the Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure. 6470. A letter from the General Counsel, Department of Transportation, transmitting the Department's final rule-- Airworthiness Directives; Jetstream Aircraft Limited Jetstream Models 3101 and 3201 Airplanes (Federal Aviation Administration) [Docket No. 92-CE-46-AD; Amdt. 39-10214; AD 97-24-07] (RIN: 2120-AA64) received December 2, 1997, pursuant to 5 U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A); to the Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure. 6471. A letter from the General Counsel, Department of Transportation, transmitting the Department's final rule-- Airworthiness Directives; Aerospace Technologies of Australia Pty Ltd. (formerly Government Aircraft Factory) Models N22B, N22S, and N24A Airplanes (Federal Aviation Administration) [Docket No. 97-CE-34-AD; Amdt. 39-10212; AD 97-24-05] (RIN: 2120-AA64) received December 2, 1997, pursuant to 5 U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A); to the Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure. 6472. A letter from the General Counsel, Department of Transportation, transmitting the Department's final rule-- Airworthiness Directives; Burkhart Grob, Luft-und Raumfahrt, GmbH. Model G102 Astir CS Sailplanes (Federal Aviation Administration) [Docket No. 95-CE-95-AD; Amdt. 39-10215; AD 97-24-08] (RIN: 2120-AA64) received December 2, 1997, pursuant to 5 U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A); to the Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure. 6473. A letter from the General Counsel, Department of Transportation, transmitting the Department's final rule-- Airworthiness Directives; Burkhart Grob, Luft-und Raumfahrt, Model G 103 C Twin III SL Sailplanes (Federal Aviation Administration) [Docket No. 96-CE-37-AD; Amdt. 39-10216; AD 97-24-09] (RIN: 2120-AA64) received December 2, 1997, pursuant to 5 U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A); to the Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure. 6474. A letter from the General Counsel, Department of Transportation, transmitting the Department's final rule-- Airworthiness Directives; Burkhardt Grob Luft-und Raumfahrt, GmbH. Model G 103 Twin Astir Sailplanes (Federal Aviation Administration) [Docket No. 95-CE-96-AD; Amdt. 39-10217; AD 97-24-10] (RIN: 2120-AA64) received December 2, 1997, pursuant to 5 U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A); to the Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure. 6475. A letter from the General Counsel, Department of Transportation, transmitting the Department's final rule-- Primary Category Seaplanes (Federal Aviation Administration) [Docket No. 27641; Amdt. No. 21-75] (RIN: 2120-AG39) received December 2, 1997, pursuant to 5 U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A); to the Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure. 6476. A letter from the General Counsel, Department of Transportation, transmitting the Department's final rule-- Standard Instrument Approach Procedures; Miscellaneous Amendments (Federal Aviation Administration) [Docket No. 29065; Amdt. No. 1837] (RIN: 2120-AA65) received December 5, 1997, pursuant to 5 U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A); to the Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure. 6477. A letter from the General Counsel, Department of Transportation, transmitting the Department's final rule-- Standard Instrument Approach Procedures; Miscellaneous Amendments (Federal Aviation Administration) [Docket No. 29064; Amdt. No. 1836] (RIN: 2120-AA65) received December 5, 1997, pursuant to 5 U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A); to the [[Page 19]] Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure. 6478. A letter from the General Counsel, Department of Transportation, transmitting the Department's final rule-- Standard Instrument Approach Procedures; Miscellaneous Amendments (Federal Aviation Administration) [Docket No. 29063; Amdt. No. 1835] (RIN: 2120-AA65) received December 5, 1997, pursuant to 5 U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A); to the Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure. 6479. A letter from the General Counsel, Department of Transportation, transmitting the Department's final rule-- Airworthiness Directives; British Aerospace BAe Model ATP Airplanes (Federal Aviation Administration) [Docket No. 96- NM-189-AD; Amdt. 39-10220; AD 97-24-13] (RIN: 2120-AA64) received December 5, 1997, pursuant to 5 U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A); to the Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure. 6480. A letter from the General Counsel, Department of Transportation, transmitting the Department's final rule-- Airworthiness Directives; Fokker Model F28 Mark 0070 and 0100 Series Airplanes (Federal Aviation Administration) [Docket No. 95-NM-29-AD; Amdt. 39-10223; AD 97-24-16] (RIN: 2120- AA64) received December 5, 1997, pursuant to 5 U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A); to the Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure. 6481. A letter from the General Counsel, Department of Transportation, transmitting the Department's final rule-- Airworthiness Directives; British Aerospace Model BAC 1-11 200 and 400 Series Airplanes (Federal Aviation Administration) [Docket No. 96-NM-187-AD; Amdt. 39-10219; AD 97-24-12] (RIN: 2120-AA64) received December 5, 1997, pursuant to 5 U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A); to the Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure. 6482. A letter from the General Counsel, Department of Transportation, transmitting the Department's final rule-- Airworthiness Directives; Boeing Model 747 Series Airplanes (Federal Aviation Administration) [Docket No. 97-NM-271-AD; Amdt. 39-10230; AD 97-25-06] (RIN: 2120-AA64) received December 5, 1997, pursuant to 5 U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A); to the Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure. 6483. A letter from the General Counsel, Department of Transportation, transmitting the Department's final rule-- Fair Displays of Airline Services in Computer Reservations Systems [Docket OST-96-1639] (RIN: 2105-AC56) received December 5, 1997, pursuant to 5 U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A); to the Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure. 6484. A letter from the General Counsel, Department of Transportation, transmitting the Department's final rule-- Removal of Class D Airspace, Marshall Army Airfield, Ft. Riley, KS (Federal Aviation Administration) [Docket No. 97- ACE-05] (RIN: 2120-AA66) received December 8, 1997, pursuant to 5 U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A); to the Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure. 6485. A letter from the General Counsel, Department of Transportation, transmitting the Department's final rule-- Amendment to Class E Airspace; St. Louis, MO (Federal Aviation Administration) [Docket No. 97-ACE-22] (RIN: 2120- AA66) received December 8, 1997, pursuant to 5 U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A); to the Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure. 6486. A letter from the General Counsel, Department of Transportation, transmitting the Department's final rule-- Amendment to Class E Airspace; Crete, NE (Federal Aviation Administration) [Docket No. 97-ACE-23] (RIN: 2120-AA66) received December 8, 1997, pursuant to 5 U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A); to the Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure. 6487. A letter from the General Counsel, Department of Transportation, transmitting the Department's final rule-- Amendment to Class E Airspace; Atchison, KS (Federal Aviation Administration) [Airspace Docket No. 97-ACE-26] (RIN: 2120- AA66) received December 8, 1997, pursuant to 5 U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A); to the Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure. 6488. A letter from the General Counsel, Department of Transportation, transmitting the Department's final rule-- Amendment to Class E Airspace; Lexington, NE (Federal Aviation Administration) [Airspace Docket No. 97-ACE-27] (RIN: 2120-AA66) received December 8, 1997, pursuant to 5 U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A); to the Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure. 6489. A letter from the General Counsel, Department of Transportation, transmitting the Department's final rule-- Amendment to Class E Airspace; Belleville Municipal Airport; Belleville, KS (Federal Aviation Administration) [Airspace Docket No. 97-ACE-7] (RIN: 2120-AA66) received December 8, 1997, pursuant to 5 U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A); to the Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure. 6490. A letter from the General Counsel, Department of Transportation, transmitting the Department's final rule-- Establishment of Class E Airspace; Encino, TX (Federal Aviation Administration) [Airspace Docket No. 97-ASW-16] (RIN: 2120-AA66) received December 8, 1997, pursuant to 5 U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A); to the Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure. 6491. A letter from the General Counsel, Department of Transportation, transmitting the Department's final rule-- Amendment of Class E Airspace; Camden, AR (Federal Aviation Administration) [Airspace Docket No. 97-ASW-20] (RIN: 2120- AA66) received December 8, 1997, pursuant to 5 U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A); to the Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure. 6492. A letter from the General Counsel, Department of Transportation, transmitting the Department's final rule-- Amendment of Class E Airspace; New Braunels Municipal, TX (Federal Aviation Administration) [Airspace Docket No. 97- ASW-21] (RIN: 2120-AA66) received December 8, 1997, pursuant to 5 U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A); to the Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure. 6493. A letter from the General Counsel, Department of Transportation, transmitting the Department's final rule-- Amendment to Class E Airspace; Alliance, NE (Federal Aviation Administration) [Airspace Docket No. 97-ACE-29] (RIN: 2120- AA66) received December 8, 1997, pursuant to 5 U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A); to the Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure. 6494. A letter from the General Counsel, Department of Transportation, transmitting the Department's final rule-- Airworthiness Directives; Fokker Model F28 Mark 0100 Series Airplanes (Federal Aviation Administration) [Docket No. 96- NM-185-AD; Amdt. 39-10218; AD 97-24-11] (RIN: 2120-AA64) received December 8, 1997, pursuant to 5 U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A); to the Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure. 6495. A letter from the General Counsel, Department of Transportation, transmitting the Department's final rule-- Airworthiness Directives; Raytheon Aircraft Company 58, 60, 90, 100, 200, and 300 Series and Model 2000 Airplanes (Federal Aviation Administration) [Docket No. 97-CE-33-AD; Amdt. 39-10224; AD 97-25-01] (RIN: 2120-AA64) received December 8, 1997, pursuant to 5 U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A); to the Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure. 6496. A letter from the General Counsel, Department of Transportation, transmitting the Department's final rule-- Airworthiness Directives; Mitsubishi Heavy Industries MU-2B Series Airplanes (Federal Aviation Administration) [Docket No. 97-CE-22-AD; Amdt. 39-10225; AD 97-25-02] (RIN: 2120- AA64) received December 8, 1997, pursuant to 5 U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A); to the Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure. 6497. A letter from the General Counsel, Department of Transportation, transmitting the Department's final rule-- Airworthiness Directives; Cessna Aircraft Company Models 208, 208A, 208B, 425, and 441 Airplanes (Federal Aviation Administration) [Docket No. 97-CE-19-AD; Amdt. 39-10227; AD 97-25-04] (RIN: 2120-AA64) received December 8, 1997, pursuant to 5 U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A); to the Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure. 6498. A letter from the General Counsel, Department of Transportation, transmitting the Department's final rule-- Airworthiness Directives; Raytheon Aircraft Company 65, 90, 99, 100, 200, 300, 1900, and 2000 Series Airplanes (Federal Aviation Administration) [Docket No. 97-CE-20-AD; Amdt. 39- 10226; AD 97-25-03] (RIN: 2120-AA64) received December 8, 1997, pursuant to 5 U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A); to the Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure. 6499. A letter from the General Counsel, Department of Transportation, transmitting the Department's final rule-- Airworthiness Directives; The Don Luscombe Aviation History Foundation Models 8, 8A, 8B, 8C, 8D, 8E, 8F, T-8F Airplanes; Correction (Federal Aviation Administration) [Docket No. 95- CE-99-AD; Amdt. 39-10229; AD 96-24-17 R1] (RIN: 2120-AA64) received December 8, 1997, pursuant to 5 U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A); to the Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure. 6500. A letter from the General Counsel, Department of Transportation, transmitting the Department's final rule-- Airworthiness Directives; Dassault Model Falcon 2000 Series Airplanes (Federal Aviation Administration) [Docket No. 97- NM-198-AD; Amdt. 39-10210; AD 97-24-03] (RIN: 2120-AA64) received December 8, 1997, pursuant to 5 U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A); to the Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure. 6501. A letter from the General Counsel, Department of Transportation, transmitting the Department's final rule-- Annual Adjustment of Monetary Threshold for Reporting Rail Equipment Accidents/Incidents (Federal Railroad Administration) [FRA Docket No. RAR-5, Notice No. 1] (RIN: 2130-AB21) received December 8, 1997, pursuant to 5 U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A); to the Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure. 6502. A letter from the General Counsel, Department of Transportation, transmitting the Department's final rule-- Advance Notice of Arrival: Vessels bound for ports and places in the United States (Coast Guard) [CGD 97-067] (RIN: 2115- AF54) received December 8, 1997, pursuant to 5 U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A); to the Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure. 6503. A letter from the General Counsel, Department of Transportation, transmitting the Department's final rule-- Safety Zone Regulations; Bellingham Bay; Bellingham, WA (Coast Guard) [CGD13-96-028] (RIN: 2115-AA97) received December 8, 1997, pursuant to 5 U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A); to the Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure. 6504. A letter from the General Counsel, Department of Transportation, transmitting the Department's final rule-- Airworthiness Directives; Boeing Model 747 Series Airplanes (Federal Aviation Administration) [Docket No. 97-NM-295-AD; Amdt. 39-10250; AD 97-26-07] (RIN: 2120-AA64) received December 16, 1997, pursuant to 5 U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A); to the Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure. 6505. A letter from the General Counsel, Department of Transportation, transmitting the Department's final rule-- Airworthiness Directives; Boeing Model 727 Series Air [[Page 20]] planes (Federal Aviation Administration) [Docket No. 97-NM- 282-AD; Amdt. 39-10239; AD 97-25-15] (RIN: 2120-AA64) received December 16, 1997, pursuant to 5 U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A); to the Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure. 6506. A letter from the General Counsel, Department of Transportation, transmitting the Department's final rule-- Airworthiness Directives; Eurocopter Deutschland Model EC135 P1 and T1 Helicopters (Federal Aviation Administration) [Docket No. 97-SW-46-AD; Amdt. 39-10240; AD 97-20-13] (RIN: 2120-AA64) received December 16, 1997, pursuant to 5 U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A); to the Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure. 6507. A letter from the General Counsel, Department of Transportation, transmitting the Department's final rule-- Airworthiness Directives; British Aerospace BAe Model ATP Airplanes and Model HS 748 Series Airplanes (Federal Aviation Administration) [Docket No. 97-NM-104-AD; Amdt. 39-10237; AD 97-25-13] (RIN: 2120-AA64) received December 16, 1997, pursuant to 5 U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A); to the Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure. 6508. A letter from the General Counsel, Department of Transportation, transmitting the Department's final rule-- Airworthiness Directives; de Havilland Model DHC-8-100, -200, and -300 Series Airplanes (Federal Aviation Administration) [Docket No. 97-NM-120-AD; Amdt. 39-10238; AD 97-25-14] (RIN: 2120-AA64) received December 16, 1997, pursuant to 5 U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A); to the Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure. 6509. A letter from the General Counsel, Department of Transportation, transmitting the Department's final rule-- Special Flight Rules in the Vicinity of Grand Canyon National Park (Federal Aviation Administration) [Docket No. 28537; Amdt. Nos. 91-255, 93-75, 121-267, 135-71] (RIN: 2120-AG54) received December 16, 1997, pursuant to 5 U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A); to the Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure. 6510. A letter from the General Counsel, Department of Transportation, transmitting the Department's final rule-- Revisions to Digital Flight Data Recorder Rules; Correction (Federal Aviation Administration) [Docket No. 28109; Amdt. No. 121-266] (RIN: 2120-AF76) received December 16, 1997, pursuant to 5 U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A); to the Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure. 6511. A letter from the General Counsel, Department of Transportation, transmitting the Department's final rule-- Modification of the Legal Description of Class E Airspace; Akron, OH (Federal Aviation Administration) [Airspace Docket No. 97-AGL-39] (RIN: 2120-AA66) received December 16, 1997, pursuant to 5 U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A); to the Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure. 6512. A letter from the General Counsel, Department of Transportation, transmitting the Department's final rule-- Change Controlling Agency for Restricted Area R-5301, Albemarle Sound, NC; and Restricted Areas R-5302A, R-5302B, and R-5302C, Harvey Point, NC (Federal Aviation Administration) [Airspace Docket No. 97-ASO-24] (RIN: 2120- AA66) received December 16, 1997, pursuant to 5 U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A); to the Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure. 6513. A letter from the General Counsel, Department of Transportation, transmitting the Department's final rule-- Revision to Chicago Midway Airport Class C Airspace Area; IL (Federal Aviation Administration) [Airspace Docket No. 97- AGL-40] (RIN: 2120-AA66) received December 16, 1997, pursuant to 5 U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A); to the Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure. 6514. A letter from the General Counsel, Department of Transportation, transmitting the Department's final rule-- Modification of Class E Airspace; Coshocton, OH (Federal Aviation Administration) [Airspace Docket No. 97-AGL-36] (RIN: 2120-AA66) received December 16, 1997, pursuant to 5 U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A); to the Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure. 6515. A letter from the General Counsel, Department of Transportation, transmitting the Department's final rule-- Modification of the Legal Description of Class E Airspace; Dickinson, ND (Federal Aviation Administration) [Airspace Docket No. 97-AGL-38] (RIN: 2120-AA66) received December 16, 1997, pursuant to 5 U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A); to the Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure. 6516. A letter from the General Counsel, Department of Transportation, transmitting the Department's final rule-- Modification of the Legal Description of Class E Airspace; Hancock, MI (Federal Aviation Administration) [Airspace Docket No. 97-AGL-41] (RIN: 2120-AA66) received December 16, 1997, pursuant to 5 U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A); to the Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure. 6517. A letter from the General Counsel, Department of Transportation, transmitting the Department's final rule-- Amendment of Legal Description of Jet Routes and Federal Airways in the Vicinity of Indianapolis, IN (Federal Aviation Administration) [Airspace Docket No. 97-AGL-31] (RIN: 2120- AA66) received December 16, 1997, pursuant to 5 U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A); to the Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure. 6518. A letter from the General Counsel, Department of Transportation, transmitting the Department's final rule-- Modifications of the Legal Descriptions of Federal Airways in the Vicinity of Colorado Springs, CO (Federal Aviation Administration) [Airspace Docket No. 97-ANM-9] (RIN: 2120- AA66) received December 16, 1997, pursuant to 5 U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A); to the Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure. 6519. A letter from the General Counsel, Department of Transportation, transmitting the Department's final rule-- Name Change for Restricted Area 4007A (R-4007A); Patuxent River, MD (Federal Aviation Administration) [Airspace Docket No. 97-AEA-38] (RIN: 2120-AA66) received December 16, 1997, pursuant to 5 U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A); to the Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure. 6520. A letter from the General Counsel, Department of Transportation, transmitting the Department's final rule-- Modification of Jet Route J-46 (Federal Aviation Administration) [Airspace Docket No. 95-ASO-21] (RIN: 2120- AA66) received December 16, 1997, pursuant to 5 U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A); to the Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure. 6521. A letter from the General Counsel, Department of Transportation, transmitting the Department's final rule-- Computer Reservations System Regulations (Part 255) [Docket No. OST-97-3057] (RIN: 2105-AC67) received December 16, 1997, pursuant to 5 U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A); to the Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure. 6522. A letter from the General Counsel, Department of Transportation, transmitting the Department's final rule-- Hazardous Materials: Cargo Tank Motor Vehicles in Liquified Compressed Gas Service; Response to Petitions for Reconsideration; Editorial Revisions; and Rules Clarification (Research and Special Programs Administration) [Docket No. RSPA-97-2133 (HM-225)] (RIN: 2137-AC97) received December 16, 1997, pursuant to 5 U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A); to the Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure. 6523. A letter from the General Counsel, Department of Transportation, transmitting the Department's final rule-- Modification of VOR Federal Airway V-204; Yakima, WA (Federal Aviation Administration) [Airspace Docket No. 97-ANM-22] (RIN: 2120-AA66) received January 5, 1998, pursuant to 5 U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A); to the Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure. 6524. A letter from the General Counsel, Department of Transportation, transmitting the Department's final rule-- Change of Using Agency for Restricted Areas R-4105A and R- 4105B; No Man's Land Island, MA [Airspace Docket No. 97-ANE- 101] (RIN: 2120-AA66) received January 5, 1998, pursuant to 5 U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A); to the Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure. 6525. A letter from the General Counsel, Department of Transportation, transmitting the Department's final rule-- Realignment of Jet Routes; TX (Federal Aviation Administration) [Airspace Docket No. 97-ASW-4] (RIN: 2120- AA66) received January 5, 1998, pursuant to 5 U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A); to the Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure. 6526. A letter from the General Counsel, Department of Transportation, transmitting the Department's final rule-- Realignment of VOR Federal Airway; Dallas/Fort Worth, TX (Federal Aviation Administration) [Airspace Docket No. 97- ASW-13] (RIN: 2120-AA66) received January 5, 1998, pursuant to 5 U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A); to the Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure. 6527. A letter from the General Counsel, Department of Transportation, transmitting the Department's final rule-- Standard Instrument Approach Procedures; Miscellaneous Amendments (Federal Aviation Administration) [Docket No. 29074; Amdt. No. 1840] (RIN: 2120-AA65) received January 5, 1998, pursuant to 5 U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A); to the Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure. 6528. A letter from the General Counsel, Department of Transportation, transmitting the Department's final rule-- Standard Instrument Approach Procedures; Miscellaneous Amendments (Federal Aviation Administration) [Docket No. 29073; Amdt. No. 1839] (RIN: 2120-AA65) received January 5, 1998, pursuant to 5 U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A); to the Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure. 6529. A letter from the General Counsel, Department of Transportation, transmitting the Department's final rule-- Reduced Vertical Separation Operations (Federal Aviation Administration) [Docket No. 28870; Amdt. No. 91-254] (RIN: 2120-AE51) received January 5, 1998, pursuant to 5 U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A); to the Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure. 6530. A letter from the General Counsel, Department of Transportation, transmitting the Department's final rule-- Amendment of Legal Descriptions of Federal Airways; Porterville, CA (Federal Aviation Administration) [Airspace Docket No. 97-AWP-2] (RIN: 2120-AA66) received January 5, 1998, pursuant to 5 U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A); to the Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure. 6531. A letter from the General Counsel, Department of Transportation, transmitting the Department's final rule-- Standard Instrument Approach Procedures; Miscellaneous Amendments (Federal Aviation Administration) [Docket No. 29072; Amdt. No. 1838] (RIN: 2120-AA65) received January 5, 1998, pursuant to 5 U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A); to the Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure. 6532. A letter from the General Counsel, Department of Transportation, transmitting the Department's final rule-- Airworthiness Directives; Empresa Brasileira de Aeronautica S.A. (EMBRAER) Model EMB-120 Series Airplanes (Federal Aviation Administration) [Docket No. 97-NM-299-AD; Amdt. 39- 10265; AD 97-26-22] (RIN: 2120-AA64) received January 5, 1997, pursuant to 5 U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A); to the Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure. [[Page 21]] 6533. A letter from the General Counsel, Department of Transportation, transmitting the Department's final rule-- Airworthiness Directives; Boeing Model 747-100, 747-200, 747- 300, 747SR, and 747SP Series Airplanes (Federal Aviation Administration) [Docket No. 97-NM-294-AD; Amdt. 39-10264; AD 97-26-21] (RIN: 2120-AA64) received January 5, 1998, pursuant to 5 U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A); to the Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure. 6534. A letter from the General Counsel, Department of Transportation, transmitting the Department's final rule-- Airworthiness Directives; Fokker Model F27 Mark 050 Series Airplanes (Federal Aviation Administration) [Docket No. 97- NM-255-AD; Amdt. 39-10267; AD 98-01-03] (RIN: 2120-AA64) received January 5, 1998, pursuant to 5 U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A); to the Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure. 6535. A letter from the General Counsel, Department of Transportation, transmitting the Department's final rule-- Airworthiness Directives; British Aerospace Model HS 748 Series Airplanes (Federal Aviation Administration) [Docket No. 97-NM-224-AD; Amdt. 39-10269; AD 98-01-05] (RIN: 2120- AA64) received January 5, 1998, pursuant to 5 U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A); to the Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure. 6536. A letter from the General Counsel, Department of Transportation, transmitting the Department's final rule-- Airworthiness Directives; Aviat Aircraft Inc. Models S-2A, S- 2B, and S-2S Airplanes (formerly Pitts Models S-2A, S-2B, and S-2S airplanes) (Federal Aviation Administration) [Docket No. 97-CE-17-AD; Amdt. 39-10263; AD 97-26-20] (RIN: 2120-AA64) received January 5, 1998, pursuant to 5 U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A); to the Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure. 6537. A letter from the General Counsel, Department of Transportation, transmitting the Department's final rule-- Airworthiness Directives; McDonnell Douglas Model MD-90-30 Airplanes (Federal Aviation Administration) [Docket No. 96- NM-201-AD; Amdt. 39-10036; AD 97-11-07] (RIN: 2120-AA64) received December 18, 1997, pursuant to 5 U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A); to the Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure. 6538. A letter from the General Counsel, Department of Transportation, transmitting the Department's final rule-- Airworthiness Directives; Bombardier Model CL-415 Series Airplanes (Federal Aviation Administration) [Docket No. 97- NM-31-AD; Amdt. 39-10037; AD 97-11-08] (RIN: 2120-AA64) received December 18, 1997, pursuant to 5 U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A); to the Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure. 6539. A letter from the General Counsel, Department of Transportation, transmitting the Department's final rule-- Amendment to Class E Airspace, Staunton, VA [Airspace Docket No. 96-AEA-11] received December 18, 1997, pursuant to 5 U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A); to the Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure. 6540. A letter from the General Counsel, Department of Transportation, transmitting the Department's final rule-- Airworthiness Directives; Raytheon Aircraft Company Model 1900D Airplanes (Formerly Beech Aircraft Corporation) (Federal Aviation Administration) [Docket No. 96-CE-27-AD; Amdt. 39-10026; AD 97-10-14] (RIN: 2120-AA64) received December 18, 1997, pursuant to 5 U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A); to the Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure. 6541. A letter from the General Counsel, Department of Transportation, transmitting the Department's final rule-- Airworthiness Directives; Puritan Bennett Aero Systems Company Series 174290 Constant Flow Airline Portable Oxygen Masks, Part Numbers 174290-14, 174290-24, 174290-34, 174290- 44, and 174290-54 (Federal Aviation Administration) [Docket No. 97-CE-31-AD; Amdt. 39-10039; AD 97-11-10] (RIN: 2120- AA64) received December 18, 1997, pursuant to 5 U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A); to the Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure. 6542. A letter from the General Counsel, Department of Transportation, transmitting the Department's final rule-- Airworthiness Directives; Fairchild Aircraft, Inc. SA226 and SA227 Series Airplanes (Federal Aviation Administration) [Docket No. 96-CE-65-AD; Amdt. 39-10025; AD 97-10-13] (RIN: 2120-AA64) received December 18, 1997, pursuant to 5 U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A); to the Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure. 6543. A letter from the General Counsel, Department of Transportation, transmitting the Department's final rule-- Revision of Class E Airspace; Perry, OK (Federal Aviation Administration) [Airspace Docket No. 96-ASW-22] (RIN: 2120- AA66) received December 18, 1997, pursuant to 5 U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A); to the Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure. 6544. A letter from the General Counsel, Department of Transportation, transmitting the Department's final rule-- Revision of Class E Airspace; Socorro, NM (Federal Aviation Administration) [Airspace Docket No. 96-ASW-23] (RIN: 2120- AA66) received December 18, 1997, pursuant to 5 U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A); to the Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure. 6545. A letter from the General Counsel, Department of Transportation, transmitting the Department's final rule-- Revision of Class E Airspace; Jasper, TX (Federal Aviation Administration) [Airspace Docket No. 96-ASW-24] (RIN: 2120- AA66) received December 18, 1997, pursuant to 5 U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A); to the Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure. 6546. A letter from the General Counsel, Department of Transportation, transmitting the Department's final rule-- Airworthiness Directives; Boeing Model 737-100 and -200 Series Airplanes, and Model 747-100, -200, -300, and -SP Series Airplanes (Federal Aviation Administration) [Docket No. 96-NM-36-AD; Amdt. 39-9799; AD 96-22-11] (RIN: 2120-AA64) received December 18, 1997, pursuant to 5 U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A); to the Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure. 6547. A letter from the General Counsel, Department of Transportation, transmitting the Department's final rule-- Airworthiness Directives; Bell Helicopter Textron, A Division of Textron Canada, Ltd. Model 206L-1 Helicopters (Federal Aviation Administration) [Docket No. 95-SW-35-AD; Amdt. 39- 9806; AD 96-23-01] (RIN: 2120-AA64) received December 18, 1997, pursuant to 5 U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A); to the Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure. 6548. A letter from the General Counsel, Department of Transportation, transmitting the Department's final rule-- Amendment to Class D Airspace, Knob Noster, MO (Federal Aviation Administration) [Docket No. 96-ACE-13] received December 18, 1997, pursuant to 5 U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A); to the Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure. 6549. A letter from the General Counsel, Department of Transportation, transmitting the Department's final rule-- Airworthiness Directives; AlliedSignal Inc. GTCP85 Series Auxiliary Power Units (Federal Aviation Administration) [Docket No. 96-ANE-15; Amdt. 39-9927; AD 97-04-04] (RIN: 2120-AA64) received December 18, 1997, pursuant to 5 U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A); to the Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure. 6550. A letter from the General Counsel, Department of Transportation, transmitting the Department's final rule-- Establishment of Class E Airspace; Dexter, ME (Federal Aviation Administration) [Docket No. 96-ANE-23] received December 18, 1997, pursuant to 5 U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A); to the Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure. 6551. A letter from the General Counsel, Department of Transportation, transmitting the Department's final rule-- Airworthiness Directives; Diamond Aircraft Industries, Inc. Model DA 20-A1 Airplanes, serial numbers 10002 through 10287 (Federal Aviation Administration) [Docket No. 97-CE-36-AD; Amdt. 39-10062; AD 97-13-02] (RIN: 2120-AA64) received December 18, 1997, pursuant to 5 U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A); to the Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure. 6552. A letter from the General Counsel, Department of Transportation, transmitting the Department's final rule-- Establishment of Class E Airspace; Oxford, ME (Federal Aviation Administration) [Airspace Docket No. 96-ANE-22] received December 18, 1997, pursuant to 5 U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A); to the Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure. 6553. A letter from the General Counsel, Department of Transportation, transmitting the Department's final rule-- Airworthiness Directives; McDonnell Douglas Model DC-9-80 Series Airplanes, Model MD-88 Airplanes, and Model MD-90 Airplanes (Federal Aviation Administration) [Docket No. 96- NM-217-AD; Amdt. 39-9934; AD 97-04-10] (RIN: 2120-AA64) received December 18, 1997, pursuant to 5 U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A); to the Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure. 6554. A letter from the General Counsel, Department of Transportation, transmitting the Department's final rule-- Airworthiness Directives; Boeing Model 727 Series Airplanes (Federal Aviation Administration) [Docket No. 97-NM-32-AD; Amdt. 39-9952; AD 97-05-08] (RIN: 2120-AA64) received December 18, 1997, pursuant to 5 U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A); to the Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure. 6555. A letter from the General Counsel, Department of Transportation, transmitting the Department's final rule-- Airworthiness Directives; Boeing Model 737 Series Airplanes (Federal Aviation Administration) [Docket No. 96-NM-153-AD; Amdt. 39-9925; AD 97-04-01] (RIN: 2120-AA64) received December 18, 1997, pursuant to 5 U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A); to the Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure. 6556. A letter from the General Counsel, Department of Transportation, transmitting the Department's final rule-- Airworthiness Directives; McCauley Propeller Systems 1A103/ TCM Series Propellers (Federal Aviation Administration) [Docket No. 97-ANE-06; Amdt. 39-9973; AD 97-06-16] (RIN: 2120-AA64) received December 18, 1997, pursuant to 5 U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A); to the Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure. 6557. A letter from the General Counsel, Department of Transportation, transmitting the Department's final rule-- Special Flight Rules in the Vicinity of Grand Canyon National Park; Correction [Docket No. 28537; Amdt. No. 93-74, and SFAR No. 50-2] (RIN: 2120-AF93) received December 18, 1997, pursuant to 5 U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A); to the Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure. 6558. A letter from the General Counsel, Department of Transportation, transmitting the Department's final rule-- Airworthiness Directives; Boeing Model 747 Series Airplanes (Federal Aviation Administration) [Docket No. 96-NM-249-AD; Amdt. 39-9842; AD 96-25-01] (RIN: 2120-AA64) received December 18, 1997, pursuant to 5 U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A); to the Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure. 6559. A letter from the General Counsel, Department of Transportation, transmitting the Department's final rule-- Airworthiness Directives: Raytheon Aircraft Company (formerly Beech Aircraft Corporation) Model 1900 Series Airplanes (Federal Aviation Administration) [Docket No. 97-CE-47-AD; [[Page 22]] Amdt. 39-10074; AD 97-14-16] (RIN: 2120-AA64) received December 18, 1997, pursuant to 5 U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A); to the Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure. 6560. A letter from the General Counsel, Department of Transportation, transmitting the Department's final rule-- Airworthiness Directives; Lockheed Model 382 Series Airplanes (Federal Aviation Administration) [Docket No. 96-NM-35-AD; Amdt. 39-9951; AD 97-05-07] (RIN: 2120-AA64) received December 18, 1997, pursuant to 5 U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A); to the Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure. 6561. A letter from the General Counsel, Department of Transportation, transmitting the Department's final rule-- Airworthiness Directives; Pratt & Whitney Canada PT6 Series Turboprop Engines (Federal Aviation Administration) [Docket No. 97-ANE-01; Amdt. 39-9936; AD 97-04-12] (RIN: 2120-AA64) received December 18, 1997, pursuant to 5 U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A); to the Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure. 6562. A letter from the General Counsel, Department of Transportation, transmitting the Department's final rule-- Airworthiness Directives; AlliedSignal Avionics, Inc. Models GNS-XLS or GNS-XL Flight Management Systems (Federal Aviation Administration) [Docket No. 97-CE-07-AD; Amdt. 39-9947; AD 97-05-03] (RIN: 2120-AA64) received December 18, 1997, pursuant to 5 U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A); to the Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure. 6563. A letter from the General Counsel, Department of Transportation, transmitting the Department's final rule-- Standard Instrument Approach Procedures; Miscellaneous Amendments [Docket No. 28785; Amdt. 1779] (RIN: 2120-AA65) received December 18, 1997, pursuant to 5 U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A); to the Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure. 6564. A letter from the General Counsel, Department of Transportation, transmitting the Department's final rule-- Amendment to Class E Airspace; Hudson, NY [Airspace Docket No. 96-AEA-12] received December 18, 1997, pursuant to 5 U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A); to the Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure. 6565. A letter from the General Counsel, Department of Transportation, transmitting the Department's final rule-- Airworthiness Directives; Glasflugel Models H301 ``Libelle,'' H301B ''Libelle,'' Standard ''Libelle,'' Standard Libelle 201B, Club Libelle 205, and Kestrel Sailplanes (Federal Aviation Administration) [Docket No. 96-CE-38-AD; Amdt. 39- 9908; AD 97-03-02] (RIN: 2120-AA64) received December 18, 1997, pursuant to 5 U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A); to the Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure. 6566. A letter from the General Counsel, Department of Transportation, transmitting the Department's final rule-- Airworthiness Directives; Airbus Model A300-600 and A310 Series Airplanes Equipped with Pre-Modification 5844D4829 Rudders (Federal Aviation Administration) [Docket No. 96-NM- 65-AD; Amdt. 39-9931; AD 97-04-07] (RIN: 2120-AA64) received December 18, 1997, pursuant to 5 U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A); to the Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure. 6567. A letter from the General Counsel, Department of Transportation, transmitting the Department's final rule-- Airworthiness Directives; Air Tractor, Inc. AT-300, AT-400, and AT-500 Series Airplanes (Federal Aviation Administration) [Docket No. 96-CE-55-AD; Amdt. 39-9823; AD 96-23-19] (RIN: 2120-AA64) received December 18, 1997, pursuant to 5 U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A); to the Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure. 6568. A letter from the General Counsel, Department of Transportation, transmitting the Department's final rule-- Airworthiness Directives; Boeing Model 757 Series Airplanes (Federal Aviation Administration) [Docket No. 97-NM-73-AD; Amdt. 39-10002; AD 97-09-06] (RIN: 2120-AA64) received December 18, 1997, pursuant to 5 U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A); to the Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure. 6569. A letter from the General Counsel, Department of Transportation, transmitting the Department's final rule-- Airworthiness Directives; Fokker Model F28 Mark 0070 and 0100 Series Airplanes (Federal Aviation Administration) [Docket No. 96-NM-262-AD; Amdt. 39-9825; AD 96-23-16] (RIN: 2120- AA64) received December 18, 1997, pursuant to 5 U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A); to the Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure. 6570. A letter from the General Counsel, Department of Transportation, transmitting the Department's final rule-- Amendment of Class D Airspace; Jacksonville, Craig Municipal Airport, FL (Federal Aviation Administration) [Airspace Docket No. 96-ASO-21] received December 18, 1997, pursuant to 5 U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A); to the Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure. 6571. A letter from the General Counsel, Department of Transportation, transmitting the Department's final rule-- Airworthiness Directives; Dornier Model 328-100 Series Airplanes [Docket No. 96-NM-118-AD; Amdt. 39-9930; AD 97-04- 06] (RIN: 2120-AA64) received December 18, 1997, pursuant to 5 U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A); to the Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure. 6572. A letter from the General Counsel, Department of Transportation, transmitting the Department's final rule-- Airworthiness Directives; Aerospatiale Model ATR42-200, -300, and -320 Series Airplanes (Federal Aviation Administration) [Docket No. 97-NM-30-AD; Amdt. 39-9939; AD 97-04-14] (RIN: 2120-AA64) received December 18, 1997, pursuant to 5 U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A); to the Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure. 6573. A letter from the General Counsel, Department of Transportation, transmitting the Department's final rule-- Airworthiness Directives; Gulfstream Aerospace Corporation Model G-159 (G-I) Airplanes (Federal Aviation Administration) [Docket No. 97-NM-19-AD; Amdt. 39-10069; AD 97-14-13] (RIN: 2120-AA64) received December 18, 1997, pursuant to 5 U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A); to the Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure. 6574. A letter from the General Counsel, Department of Transportation, transmitting the Department's final rule-- Revision of Class E Airspace; Ardmore, OK (Federal Aviation Administration) [Airspace Docket No. 96-ASW-07] received December 18, 1997, pursuant to 5 U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A); to the Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure. 6575. A letter from the General Counsel, Department of Transportation, transmitting the Department's final rule-- Airworthiness Directives; Jetstream Aircraft Limited HP137 Mk1, Jetstream Series 200, and Jetstream Models 3101 and 3201 Airplanes (Federal Aviation Administration) [Docket No. 95- CE-44-AD; Amdt. 39-10017; AD 97-10-05] received December 18, 1997, pursuant to 5 U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A); to the Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure. 6576. A letter from the General Counsel, Department of Transportation, transmitting the Department's final rule-- Airworthiness Directives; CFM International CFM56-5C Series Turbofan Engines (Federal Aviation Administration) [Docket No. 95-ANE-64; Amdt. 39-9998; AD 97-09-02] (RIN: 2120-AA64) received December 18, 1997, pursuant to 5 U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A); to the Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure. 6577. A letter from the General Counsel, Department of Transportation, transmitting the Department's final rule-- Revision of Class E Airspace; Klawock, AK (Federal Aviation Administration) [Airspace Docket No. 96-AAL-31] received December 18, 1997, pursuant to 5 U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A); to the Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure. 6578. A letter from the General Counsel, Department of Transportation, transmitting the Department's final rule-- Establishment of Class E Airspace; Manilla, AR (Federal Aviation Administration) [Airspace Docket No. 96-ASW-11] received December 18, 1997, pursuant to 5 U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A); to the Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure. 6579. A letter from the General Counsel, Department of Transportation, transmitting the Department's final rule-- Airworthiness Directives; McDonnell Douglas Helicopter Systems Model 369D, E, F, FF, 500N, AH-6, and MH-6 Helicopters (Federal Aviation Administration) [Docket No. 97- SW-02-AD; Amdt. 39-10081; AD 97-15-08] (RIN: 2120-AA64) received December 18, 1997, pursuant to 5 U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A); to the Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure. 6580. A letter from the General Counsel, Department of Transportation, transmitting the Department's final rule-- Airworthiness Directives; Fokker Model F27 Mark 050, 100, 200, 300, 400, 600, and 700 Series Airplanes [Docket No. 96- NM-32-AD; Amdt. 39-9932; AD 97-04-08] (RIN: 2120-AA64) received December 18, 1997, pursuant to 5 U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A); to the Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure. 6581. A letter from the General Counsel, Department of Transportation, transmitting the Department's final rule-- Prohibition Against Certain Flights Within the Territory and Airspace of Iraq (Federal Aviation Administration) [Docket No. 28691; SFAR No. 77] (RIN: 2120-AG25) received December 18, 1997, pursuant to 5 U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A); to the Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure. 6582. A letter from the General Counsel, Department of Transportation, transmitting the Department's final rule-- Establishment of Class E Airspace; Nuiqsut, AK [Airspace Docket No. 96-AAL-10] received December 18, 1997, pursuant to 5 U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A); to the Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure. 6583. A letter from the General Counsel, Department of Transportation, transmitting the Department's final rule-- Removal of Class D Airspace, Marshall Army Airfield, Ft. Riley, KS (Federal Aviation Administration) [Docket No. 97- ACE-5] received December 18, 1997, pursuant to 5 U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A); to the Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure. 6584. A letter from the General Counsel, Department of Transportation, transmitting the Department's final rule-- Airworthiness Directives; HOAC Austria Model DV-20 Katana Airplanes [Docket No. 95-CE-62-AD; Amdt. 39-9832; AD 96-24- 07] (RIN: 2120-AA64) received December 18, 1997, pursuant to 5 U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A); to the Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure. 6585. A letter from the General Counsel, Department of Transportation, transmitting the Department's final rule-- Realignment of Jet Route J-522 [Airspace Docket No. 95-AGL- 16] (RIN: 2120-AA66) received December 18, 1997, pursuant to 5 U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A); to the Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure. 6586. A letter from the General Counsel, Department of Transportation, transmitting the Department's final rule-- Drawbridge Operation Regulations; Sturgeon Bay, WI (Coast Guard) [CGD09-94-029] (RIN: 2115-AE47) received December 18, 1997, pursuant to 5 U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A); to the Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure. 6587. A letter from the General Counsel, Department of Transportation, transmitting the Department's final rule-- Temporary [[Page 23]] Drawbridge Regulations: Mississippi River, Iowa and Illinois (Coast Guard) [CGD08-96-062] (RIN: 2115-AE47) received December 18, 1997, pursuant to 5 U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A); to the Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure. 6588. A letter from the General Counsel, Department of Transportation, transmitting the Department's final rule-- Uniform Procedures for State Highway Safety Programs (Federal Highway Administration) [NHTSA Docket No. 93-55, Notice 5] (RIN: 2127-AG69) received December 18, 1997, pursuant to 5 U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A); to the Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure. 6589. A letter from the General Counsel, Department of Transportation, transmitting the Department's final rule-- Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standards; Lamps, Reflective Devices and Associated Equipment (National Highway Traffic Safety Administration) [Docket No. 95-28; Notice 10] (RIN: 2127-AF73) received December 18, 1997, pursuant to 5 U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A); to the Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure. 6590. A letter from the General Counsel, Department of Transportation, transmitting the Department's final rule-- Revision of Miscellaneous Hazardous Materials Regulations; Regulatory Review; Responses to Petitions for Reconsideration [Docket HM-222B; Amdt. No. 172-149] (RIN: 2137-AC76) received December 18, 1997, pursuant to 5 U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A); to the Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure. 6591. A letter from the General Counsel, Department of Transportation, transmitting the Department's final rule-- Control of Drug Use and Alcohol Misuse in Natural Gas, Liquified Natural Gas, and Hazardous Liquid Pipeline Operations Alcohol Misuse Prevention Program (Research and Special Programs Administration) [Docket PS-150, Notice No. 6] received December 18, 1997, pursuant to 5 U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A); to the Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure. 6592. A letter from the General Counsel, Department of Transportation, transmitting the Department's final rule-- Hazardous Materials: Radiation Protection Program Requirement (Research and Special Programs Administration) [Docket No. RSPA-97-2850 (HM-169B)] (RIN: 2137-AD14) received December 18, 1997, pursuant to 5 U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A); to the Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure. 6593. A letter from the General Counsel, Department of Transportation, transmitting the Department's final rule-- Hazardous Materials: Radiation Protection Program Requirement (Research and Special Programs Administration) [Docket No. RSPA-97-2850 (HM-169B)] (RIN: 2137-AD14) received December 18, 1997, pursuant to 5 U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A); to the Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure. 6594. A letter from the General Counsel, Department of Transportation, transmitting the Department's final rule-- Alcohol/Drug Regulations: Technical Amendments; Qualifications for Locomotive Engineers: Correction (Federal Railroad Administration) [Docket No. RSOR-6, Notice No. 45; Docket No. RSOR-9, Notice No. 9] (RIN: 2130-AA63) received December 18, 1997, pursuant to 5 U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A); to the Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure. 6595. A letter from the General Counsel, Department of Transportation, transmitting the Department's final rule-- Airworthiness Directives; Aerospatiale Model ATR42-300 and ATR42-320 Series Airplanes (Federal Aviation Administration) [Docket No. 97-NM-283-AD; Amdt. 39-10262; AD 97-26-19] (RIN: 2120-AA64) received December 29, 1997, pursuant to 5 U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A); to the Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure. 6596. A letter from the General Counsel, Department of Transportation, transmitting the Department's final rule-- Establishment of Class D Airspace; Hickory, NC (Federal Aviation Administration) [Airspace Docket No. 97-ASO-22] received December 29, 1997, pursuant to 5 U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A); to the Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure. 6597. A letter from the General Counsel, Department of Transportation, transmitting the Department's final rule-- Amendment of Class E Airspace; Covington, KY (Federal Aviation Administration) [Airspace Docket No. 97-ASO-20] received December 29, 1997, pursuant to 5 U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A); to the Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure. 6598. A letter from the General Counsel, Department of Transportation, transmitting the Department's final rule-- Revocation and Modification of Restricted Areas; FL (Federal Aviation Administration) [Airspace Docket No. 97-ASO-8] (RIN: 2120-AA66) received December 29, 1997, pursuant to 5 U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A); to the Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure. 6599. A letter from the General Counsel, Department of Transportation, transmitting the Department's final rule-- Amendment to Time of Designation for Restricted Areas; GA (Federal Aviation Administration) [Airspace Docket No. 96- ASO-5] (RIN: 2120-AA66) received December 29, 1997, pursuant to 5 U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A); to the Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure. 6600. A letter from the General Counsel, Department of Transportation, transmitting the Department's final rule-- Pilot, Flight Instructor, Ground Instructor, and Pilot School Certification Rules (Federal Aviation Administration) [Docket No. 25910; Amdt. Nos. 91-255, 121-267, and 142-2] (RIN: 2120- AE71) received December 29, 1997, pursuant to 5 U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A); to the Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure. 6601. A letter from the General Counsel, Department of Transportation, transmitting the Department's final rule-- Modification of Class E Airspace; Grand Rapids, MI (Federal Aviation Administration) [Airspace Docket No. 97-AGL-44] received December 29, 1997, pursuant to 5 U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A); to the Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure. 6602. A letter from the General Counsel, Department of Transportation, transmitting the Department's final rule-- Amendment of Class E Airspace; Birmingham, AL (Federal Aviation Administration) [Airspace Docket No. 97-ASO-15] received December 29, 1997, pursuant to 5 U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A); to the Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure. 6603. A letter from the General Counsel, Department of Transportation, transmitting the Department's final rule-- International Management Code for the Safe Operation of Ships and for Pollution Prevention (Coast Guard) [CGD 95-073] (RIN: 2115-AF44) received December 29, 1997, pursuant to 5 U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A); to the Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure. 6604. A letter from the General Counsel, Department of Transportation, transmitting the Department's final rule-- Regattas and Marine Parades (Coast Guard) [CGD 95-054] (RIN: 2115-AF17) received December 29, 1997, pursuant to 5 U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A); to the Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure. 6605. A letter from the General Counsel, Department of Transportation, transmitting the Department's final rule-- Airworthiness Directives; Boeing Model 737-100, -200, -300, - 400, and -500 Series Airplanes (Federal Aviation Administration) [Docket No. 96-NM-147-AD; Amdt. 39-10244; AD 97-26-01] (RIN: 2120-AA64) received December 23, 1997, pursuant to 5 U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A); to the Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure. 6606. A letter from the General Counsel, Department of Transportation, transmitting the Department's final rule-- Airworthiness Directives; Aerospatiale Model ATR42-200, -300, and -320 Series Airplanes (Federal Aviation Administration) [Docket No. 95-NM-140-AD; Amdt. 39-10254; AD 97-26-11] (RIN: 2120-AA64) received December 23, 1997, pursuant to 5 U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A); to the Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure. 6607. A letter from the General Counsel, Department of Transportation, transmitting the Department's final rule-- Airworthiness Directives; Raytheon Model Hawker 1000 Series Airplanes (Federal Aviation Administration) [Docket No. 97- NM-140-AD; Amdt. 39-10253; AD 97-26-10] (RIN: 2120-AA64) received December 23, 1997, pursuant to 5 U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A); to the Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure. 6608. A letter from the General Counsel, Department of Transportation, transmitting the Department's final rule-- Airworthiness Directives; Boeing Model 737-100, -200, -300, - 400, and -500 Series Airplanes (Federal Aviation Administration) [Docket No. 97-NM-259-AD; Amdt. 39-10247; AD 97-26-04] (RIN: 2120-AA64) received December 23, 1997, pursuant to 5 U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A); to the Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure. 6609. A letter from the General Counsel, Department of Transportation, transmitting the Department's final rule-- Airworthiness Directives; Agusta S.p.A. Model A109K2 Helicopters (Federal Aviation Administration) [Docket No. 97- SW-54-AD; Amdt. 39-10252; AD 97-26-09] (RIN: 2120-AA64) received December 23, 1997, pursuant to 5 U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A); to the Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure. 6610. A letter from the General Counsel, Department of Transportation, transmitting the Department's final rule-- Airworthiness Directives; British Aerospace (Jetstream) Model HS 748 Series Airplanes (Federal Aviation Administration) [Docket No. 97-NM-222-AD; Amdt. 39-10248; AD 97-26-05] (RIN: 2120-AA64) received December 23, 1997, pursuant to 5 U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A); to the Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure. 6611. A letter from the General Counsel, Department of Transportation, transmitting the Department's final rule-- Airworthiness Directives; The New Piper Aircraft, Inc. Models PA-31T, PA-31T1, PA-31T2, PA-31T3, PA-42, PA-42720, and PA- 42-1000 Airplanes (Federal Aviation Administration) [Docket No. 97-CE-41-AD; Amdt. 39-10255; AD 97-26-12] (RIN: 2120- AA64) received December 23, 1997, pursuant to 5 U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A); to the Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure. 6612. A letter from the General Counsel, Department of Transportation, transmitting the Department's final rule-- Airworthiness Directives; Empresa Brasileira de Aeronautica S.A. Models EMB-110P1 and EMB-110P2 Airplanes (Federal Aviation Administration) [Docket No. 97-CE-39-AD; Amdt. 39- 10256; AD 97-26-13] (RIN: 2120-AA64) received December 23, 1997, pursuant to 5 U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A); to the Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure. 6613. A letter from the General Counsel, Department of Transportation, transmitting the Department's final rule-- Airworthiness Directives; MAULE Models MX-7-420 and MXT-7-420 Airplanes and Models M-7-235 and M-7-235A Airplanes Modified in Accordance With Maule Supplemental Type Certificate SA2661SO (Federal Aviation Administration) [Docket No. 97-CE- 40-AD; Amdt. 39-10257; AD 97-26-14] (RIN: 2120-AA64) received December 23, 1997, pursuant to 5 U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A); to the Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure. 6614. A letter from the General Counsel, Department of Transportation, transmitting the Department's final rule-- Airworthiness [[Page 24]] Directives; Raytheon Aircraft Company Models 1900, 1900C, and 1900D Airplanes (Federal Aviation Administration) [Docket No. 97-CE-13-AD; Amdt. 39-10258; AD 97-26-15] (RIN: 2120-AA64) received December 23, 1997, pursuant to 5 U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A); to the Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure. 6615. A letter from the General Counsel, Department of Transportation, transmitting the Department's final rule-- Airworthiness Directives; Cessna Aircraft Company Models 402C and 414A Airplanes (Federal Aviation Administration) [Docket No. 90-CE-28-AD; Amdt. 39-10259; AD 97-26-16] (RIN: 2120- AA64) received December 23, 1997, pursuant to 5 U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A); to the Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure. 6616. A letter from the General Counsel, Department of Transportation, transmitting the Department's final rule-- Airworthiness Directives; Teledyne Continental Motors IO-360, TSIO-360, LTSIO-360, IO-520, LIO-520, TSIO-520, LTSIO-520 Series, and Rolls-Royce plc IO-360 and TSIO-360 Series Reciprocating Engines (Federal Aviation Administration) [Docket No. 93-ANE-08; Amdt. 39-10260; AD 97-26-17] (RIN: 2120-AA64) received December 23, 1997, pursuant to 5 U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A); to the Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure. 6617. A letter from the General Counsel, Department of Transportation, transmitting the Department's final rule-- Airworthiness Directives; Mooney Aircraft Corporation Models M20F, M20J, and M20L Airplanes (Federal Aviation Administration) [Docket No. 96-CE-51-AD; Amdt. 39-10251; AD 97-26-08] (RIN: 2120-AA64) received December 23, 1997, pursuant to 5 U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A); to the Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure. 6618. A letter from the General Counsel, Department of Transportation, transmitting the Department's final rule-- Airworthiness Directives; Eurocopter France Model SA-360C Helicopters (Federal Aviation Administration) [Docket No. 97- SW-50-AD; Amdt. 39-10261; AD 97-26-18] (RIN: 2120-AA64) received December 23, 1997, pursuant to 5 U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A); to the Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure. 6619. A letter from the General Counsel, Department of Transportation, transmitting the Department's final rule-- Airworthiness Directives; British Aerospace (Jetstream) Model 4101 Airplanes (Federal Aviation Administration) [Docket No. 97-NM-146-AD; Amdt. 39-10241; AD 97-25-16] (RIN: 2120-AA64) received December 23, 1997, pursuant to 5 U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A); to the Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure. 6620. A letter from the General Counsel, Department of Transportation, transmitting the Department's final rule-- Airworthiness Directives; Aerospatiale Model ATR42 Series Airplanes (Federal Aviation Administration) [Docket No. 97- NM-161-AD; Amdt. 39-10243; AD 97-25-18] (RIN: 2120-AA64) received December 23, 1997, pursuant to 5 U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A); to the Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure. 6621. A letter from the General Counsel, Department of Transportation, transmitting the Department's final rule-- Airworthiness Directives; Airbus Model A320 and A321 Series Airplanes (Federal Aviation Administration) [Docket No. 97- NM-183-AD; Amdt. 39-10242; AD 97-25-17] (RIN: 2120-AA64) received December 23, 1997, pursuant to 5 U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A); to the Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure. 6622. A letter from the General Counsel, Department of Transportation, transmitting the Department's final rule-- Airworthiness Directives; Eurocopter Deutschland GmbH (ECD) Model BO-105A, BO-105C, BO-105S, BO-105LS A-1, and BO-105LS A-3 Helicopters and Eurocopters Canada Ltd. Model BO-105LS A- 3 Helicopters (Federal Aviation Administration) [Docket No. 97-SW-44-AD; Amdt. 39-10245; AD 97-26-02] (RIN: 2120-AA64) received December 23, 1997, pursuant to 5 U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A); to the Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure. 6623. A letter from the General Counsel, Department of Transportation, transmitting the Department's final rule-- Amendment of Class E Airspace; Birmingham, AL (Federal Aviation Administration) [Airspace Docket No. 97-ASO-15] (RIN: 2120-AA66) received December 23, 1997, pursuant to 5 U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A); to the Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure. 6624. A letter from the General Counsel, Department of Transportation, transmitting the Department's final rule-- Change Controlling Agency for Restricted Areas R-6412A and R- 6412B; Camp Williams, UT (Federal Aviation Administration) [Airspace Docket No. 97-ANM-10] (RIN: 2120-AA66) received December 23, 1997, pursuant to 5 U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A); to the Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure. 6625. A letter from the General Counsel, Department of Transportation, transmitting the Department's final rule-- Revision of Class E Airspace; Gallup, NM (Federal Aviation Administration) [Airspace Docket No. 97-ASW-25] (RIN: 2120- AA66) received December 23, 1997, pursuant to 5 U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A); to the Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure. 6626. A letter from the General Counsel, Department of Transportation, transmitting the Department's final rule-- Modification of Class E Airspace; Mason, MI (Federal Aviation Administration) [Airspace Docket No. 97-AGL-27] (RIN: 2120- AA66) received December 23, 1997, pursuant to 5 U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A); to the Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure. 6627. A letter from the Director, Office of Regulatory Management and Information, Environmental Protection Agency, transmitting the Agency's final rule--Marine Sanitation Device Standard--Establishment of Drinking Water Intake No Discharge Zone(s) Under Section 312(f)(4)(B) of the Clean Water Act [FRL-5942-4] (RIN: 2040-AC61) received January 5, 1998, pursuant to 5 U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A); to the Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure. 6628. A letter from the Administrator, Environmental Protection Agency, transmitting the Agency's report entitled ``The Superfund Innovative Technology Evaluation Program, Annual Report to Congress FY 1996,'' pursuant to 42 U.S.C. 9604; to the Committee on Science. 6629. A letter from the Director, Office of Regulations Management, Department of Veterans Affairs, transmitting the Department's final rule--Veterans Education: Approval of Correspondence Programs or Courses (RIN: 2900-AH91) received December 3, 1997, pursuant to 5 U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A); to the Committee on Veterans' Affairs. 6630. A letter from the Director, Office of Regulations Management, Department of Veterans Affairs, transmitting the Department's final rule--Loan Guaranty: Electronic Payment of Funding Fee (RIN: 2900-AH73) received November 19, 1997, pursuant to 5 U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A); to the Committee on Veterans' Affairs. 6631. A letter from the Director, Office of Regulations Management, Department of Veterans Affairs, transmitting the Department's final rule--Guidelines for Furnishing Sensori- neural Aids (RIN: 2900-AI60) received December 8, 1997, pursuant to 5 U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A); to the Committee on Veterans' Affairs. 6632. A letter from the Director, Office of Regulations Management, Department of Veterans Affairs, transmitting the Department's final rule--Schedule for Rating Disabilities; The Cardiovascular System (RIN: 2900-AE40) received December 8, 1997, pursuant to 5 U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A); to the Committee on Veterans' Affairs. 6633. A letter from the Director, Office of Regulations Management, Department of Veterans Affairs, transmitting the Department's final rule--Loan Guaranty: Requirements for Interest Rate Reduction Refinancing Loans (RIN: 2900-AI92) received November 31, 1997, pursuant to 5 U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A); to the Committee on Veterans' Affairs. 6634. A letter from the Director, Office of Regulations Management, Department of Veterans Affairs, transmitting the Department's final rule--Active Military Service Certified Under Section 401 of Public Law 95-202 (RIN: 2900-AI91) received January 5, 1998, pursuant to 5 U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A); to the Committee on Veterans' Affairs. 6635. A letter from the Secretary of Labor, transmitting the combined third and fourth quarter reports on the expenditure and need for worker adjustment assistance training funds under the Trade Act of 1974, pursuant to 19 U.S.C. 2296(a)(2); to the Committee on Ways and Means. 6636. A letter from the Chief, Regulations Unit, Internal Revenue Service, transmitting the Service's final rule-- Determination of Interest Rate [Rev. Rul. 97-53] received December 10, 1997, pursuant to 5 U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A); to the Committee on Ways and Means. 6637. A letter from the Chief, Regulations Unit, Internal Revenue Service, transmitting the Service's final rule-- Adoption Assistance [Notice 97-70] received November 24, 1997, pursuant to 5 U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A); to the Committee on Ways and Means. 6638. A letter from the Chief, Regulations Unit, Internal Revenue Service, transmitting the Service's final rule--IRS Adoption Taxpayer Identification Numbers [TD 8739] (RIN: 1545-AV09) received November 24, 1997, pursuant to 5 U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A); to the Committee on Ways and Means. 6639. A letter from the Chief, Regulations Unit, Internal Revenue Service, transmitting the Service's final rule-- Determination if Issue Price in the Case of Certain Debt Instruments Issued for Property [Rev. Rul. 97-49] received November 20, 1997, pursuant to 5 U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A); to the Committee on Ways and Means. 6640. A letter from the Chief, Regulations Unit, Internal Revenue Service, transmitting the Service's final rule-- Special Rules for Certain Transactions Where Stated Principal Amount Does Not Exceed $2,800,000 [Rev. Rul. 97-56] received December 16, 1997, pursuant to 5 U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A); to the Committee on Ways and Means. 6641. A letter from the Chief, Regulations Unit, Internal Revenue Service, transmitting the Service's final rule-- Simplified Exclusion Ratio [Notice 98-2] received December 16, 1997, pursuant to 5 U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A); to the Committee on Ways and Means. 6642. A letter from the Chief, Regulations Unit, Internal Revenue Service, transmitting the Service's final rule-- Treatment of Loans with Below-Market Interest Rates [Rev. Rul. 97-57] received December 16, 1997, pursuant to 5 U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A); to the Committee on Ways and Means. 6643. A letter from the Chief, Regulations Unit, Internal Revenue Service, transmitting the Service's final rule--Tax forms and instructions [Rev. Proc. 97-57] received December 16, 1997, pursuant to 5 U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A); to the Committee on Ways and Means. 6644. A letter from the Chief, Regulations Unit, Internal Revenue Service, transmitting the Service's final rule-- General Business Credit [Rev. Rul. 97-51] received December 8, 1997, pursuant to 5 U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A); to the Committee on Ways and Means. [[Page 25]] 6645. A letter from the Chief, Regulations Unit, Internal Revenue Service, transmitting the Service's final rule-- Minimum Distribution Requirements [Notice 97-75] received December 8, 1997, pursuant to 5 U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A); to the Committee on Ways and Means. 6646. A letter from the Assistant Commissioner (Examination), Internal Revenue Service, transmitting the Service's final rule--Market Segment Specialization Program Audit Techniques Guides--received December 17, 1997, pursuant to 5 U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A); to the Committee on Ways and Means. 6647. A letter from the Chief, Regulations Unit, Internal Revenue Service, transmitting the Service's final rule-- Income Tax Return Preparer Penalties--1997 Federal Income Tax Returns Due Dilligence Requirements for Earned Income Credit [Notice 97-65] received December 4, 1997, pursuant to 5 U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A); to the Committee on Ways and Means. 6648. A letter from the Chief, Regulations Unit, Internal Revenue Service, transmitting the Service's final rule--Tax Forms and Instructions [Rev. Proc. 97-60] received December 18, 1997, pursuant to 5 U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A); to the Committee on Ways and Means. 6649. A letter from the Chief, Regulations Unit, Internal Revenue Service, transmitting the Service's final rule-- Methods of Signing [TD 8689] (RIN: 1545-AT23) received November 24, 1997, pursuant to 5 U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A); to the Committee on Ways and Means. 6650. A letter from the Chief, Regulations Unit, Internal Revenue Service, transmitting the Service's final rule-- Presidentially Declared Disasters in North Dakota and Minnesota [Notice 97-62] received November 25, 1997, pursuant to 5 U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A); to the Committee on Ways and Means. 6651. A letter from the Chief, Regulations Unit, Internal Revenue Service, transmitting the Service's final rule-- Guidance on Making Payments for Charitable Remainder Trusts [Notice 97-68] received November 17, 1997, pursuant to 5 U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A); to the Committee on Ways and Means. 6652. A letter from the Chief, Regulations Unit, Internal Revenue Service, transmitting the Service's final rule--Grace Period Interest [Notice 97-67] received November 17, 1997, pursuant to 5 U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A); to the Committee on Ways and Means. 6653. A letter from the Chief, Regulations Unit, Internal Revenue Service, transmitting the Service's final rule-- Electronic Funds Transfer--Temporary Waiver of Failure to Deposit Penalty for Certain Taxpayers and Request for Comments on Future Guidance [Notice 97-43] received November 17, 1997, pursuant to 5 U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A); to the Committee on Ways and Means. 6654. A letter from the Chief, Regulations Unit, Internal Revenue Service, transmitting the Service's final rule-- Foreign Base Company Income [Rev. Rul. 97-48] received November 18, 1997, pursuant to 5 U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A); to the Committee on Ways and Means. 6655. A letter from the Chief, Regulations Unit, Internal Revenue Service, transmitting the Service's final rule-- Contracts with reserves based on segregated asset accounts [Rev. Rul. 97-46] received November 18, 1997, pursuant to 5 U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A); to the Committee on Ways and Means. 6656. A letter from the Chief, Regulations Unit, Internal Revenue Service, transmitting the Service's final rule-- Permitted disparity with respect to employer-provided contributions or benefits [Rev. Rul. 97-45] received November 18, 1997, pursuant to 5 U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A); to the Committee on Ways and Means. 6657. A letter from the Chief, Regulations Unit, Internal Revenue Service, transmitting the Service's final rule--Tax forms and instructions [Rev. Proc. 97-61] received December 18, 1997, pursuant to 5 U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A); to the Committee on Ways and Means. 6658. A letter from the Chief, Regulations Unit, Internal Revenue Service, transmitting the Service's final rule-- Determination of Issue Price in the Case of Certain Debt Instruments Issued for Property [Rev. Rul. 98-4] received December 18, 1997, pursuant to 5 U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A); to the Committee on Ways and Means. 6659. A letter from the Chief, Regulations Unit, Internal Revenue Service, transmitting the Service's final rule-- Partnership Magnetic Media Filing Requirements [Notice 97-77] received December 17, 1997, pursuant to 5 U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A); to the Committee on Ways and Means. 6660. A letter from the Chief, Regulations Unit, Internal Revenue Service, transmitting the Service's final rule-- Weighted Average Interest Rate Update [Notice 97-69] received December 2, 1997, pursuant to 5 U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A); to the Committee on Ways and Means. 6661. A letter from the Chief, Regulations Unit, Internal Revenue Service, transmitting the Service's final rule-- Taxation of DISC Income to Shareholders [Rev. Rul. 97-49] received December 2, 1997, pursuant to 5 U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A); to the Committee on Ways and Means. 6662. A letter from the Chief, Regulations Unit, Internal Revenue Service, transmitting the Service's final rule-- Interest on underpayments [Rev. Proc. 98-15] received January 9, 1998, pursuant to 5 U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A); to the Committee on Ways and Means. 6663. A letter from the Chief, Regulations Unit, Internal Revenue Service, transmitting the Service's final rule--Rules and regulations [Rev. Proc. 98-14] received January 9, 1998, pursuant to 5 U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A); to the Committee on Ways and Means. 6664. A letter from the Chief, Regulations Unit, Internal Revenue Service, transmitting the Service's final rule-- Rulings and determination letters [Rev. Proc. 98-11] received January 9, 1998, pursuant to 5 U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A); to the Committee on Ways and Means. 6665. A letter from the Chief, Regulations Unit, Internal Revenue Service, transmitting the Service's final rule-- Rulings and determination letters [Rev. Proc. 98-12] received January 9, 1998, pursuant to 5 U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A); to the Committee on Ways and Means. 6666. A letter from the Chief, Regulations Unit, Internal Revenue Service, transmitting the Service's final rule-- Consolidated returns--limitations on the use of certain losses and credits; overall foreign loss accounts [TD 8751] (RIN: 1545-AV30) received January 9, 1998, pursuant to 5 U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A); to the Committee on Ways and Means. 6667. A letter from the Assistant Commissioner (Examination), Internal Revenue Service, transmitting the Service's final rule--Petroleum Industry Coordinated Issue: Replacement of Underground Storage Tanks at Retail Gasoline Stations--received January 9, 1998, pursuant to 5 U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A); to the Committee on Ways and Means. 6668. A letter from the Chief, Regulations Unit, Internal Revenue Service, transmitting the Service's final rule-- Imposition and rates of tax; bows and arrows [Rev. Rul. 98-5] received January 13, 1998, pursuant to 5 U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A); to the Committee on Ways and Means. 6669. A letter from the Chief, Regulations Unit, Internal Revenue Service, transmitting the Service's final rule--Low- Income Housing Credit [Rev. Rul. 98-3] received January 13, 1998, pursuant to 5 U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A); to the Committee on Ways and Means. 6670. A letter from the Chief, Regulations Unit, Internal Revenue Service, transmitting the Service's final rule-- Election Not to Apply Look-Back Method in De Minimis Cases [TD 8756] (RIN: 1545-AV78) received January 13, 1998, pursuant to 5 U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A); to the Committee on Ways and Means. 6671. A letter from the Chief, Regulations Unit, Internal Revenue Service, transmitting the Service's ``Major'' final rule--Interim Rules for Mental Health Parity [T.D. 8741] (RIN: 1545-AV53) received December 22, 1997, pursuant to 5 U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A); to the Committee on Ways and Means. 6672. A letter from the Chief, Regulations Unit, Internal Revenue Service, transmitting the Service's final rule-- Rulings and determination letters [Rev. Proc. 98-4] received January 5, 1998, pursuant to 5 U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A); to the Committee on Ways and Means. 6673. A letter from the Chief, Regulations Unit, Internal Revenue Service, transmitting the Service's final rule--Cash or Deferred Arrangements; Nondiscrimination [Notice 98-1] received December 30, 1997, pursuant to 5 U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A); to the Committee on Ways and Means. 6674. A letter from the Chief, Regulations Unit, Internal Revenue Service, transmitting the Service's final rule-- Returns Relating to Interest on Education Loans [Notice 98-7] received December 33, 1997, pursuant to 5 U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A); to the Committee on Ways and Means. 6675. A letter from the Chief, Regulations Unit, Internal Revenue Service, transmitting the Service's final rule-- Limitations on Benefits and Contributions under Qualified Plans [Rev. Rul. 98-1] received December 33, 1997, pursuant to 5 U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A); to the Committee on Ways and Means. 6676. A letter from the Chief, Regulations Unit, Internal Revenue Service, transmitting the Service's final rule-- SIMPLE IRA Plan Guidance [Notice 98-4] received December 33, 1997, pursuant to 5 U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A); to the Committee on Ways and Means. 6677. A letter from the Chief, Regulations Unit, Internal Revenue Service, transmitting the Service's final rule-- Foreign Tax Credit Abuse [Notice 98-5] received December 33, 1997, pursuant to 5 U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A); to the Committee on Ways and Means. 6678. A letter from the Chief, Regulations Unit, Internal Revenue Service, transmitting the Service's final rule-- Rulings and determination letters [Rev. Proc. 98-8] received January 5, 1998, pursuant to 5 U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A); to the Committee on Ways and Means. 6679. A letter from the Chief, Regulations Unit, Internal Revenue Service, transmitting the Service's final rule-- Rulings and determination letters [Rev. Proc. 98-5] received January 5, 1998, pursuant to 5 U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A); to the Committee on Ways and Means. 6680. A letter from the Chief, Regulations Unit, Internal Revenue Service, transmitting the Service's final rule-- Rulings and determination letters [Rev. Proc. 98-7] received January 5, 1998, pursuant to 5 U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A); to the Committee on Ways and Means. 6681. A letter from the Chief, Regulations Unit, Internal Revenue Service, transmitting the Service's final rule-- Requirements Respecting the Adoption or Change of Accounting Method; Extensions of Time to Make Elections [TD 8742] (RIN: 1545-AU42 and 1545-AV20) received January 5, 1998, pursuant to 5 U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A); to the Committee on Ways and Means. 6682. A letter from the Chief, Regulations Unit, Internal Revenue Service, transmitting the Service's final rule-- Gasoline and Diesel Fuel Excise Tax; Special Rules for Alaska; [[Page 26]] Definitions [TD 8748] (RIN: 1545-AU53) received January 5, 1998, pursuant to 5 U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A); to the Committee on Ways and Means. 6683. A letter from the Chief, Regulations Unit, Internal Revenue Service, transmitting the Service's final rule-- Funding Method for Defined Benefit Pension Plan [Rev. Proc. 98-10] received December 33, 1997, pursuant to 5 U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A); to the Committee on Ways and Means. 6684. A letter from the Chief, Regulations Unit, Internal Revenue Service, transmitting the Service's final rule-- Disclaimer of Interest and Powers [TD 8744] (RIN: 1545-AR52) received December 30, 1997, pursuant to 5 U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A); to the Committee on Ways and Means. 6685. A letter from the Chief, Regulations Unit, Internal Revenue Service, transmitting the Service's final rule-- Weighted Average Interest Rate Update [Notice 97-74] received December 22, 1997, pursuant to 5 U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A); to the Committee on Ways and Means. 6686. A letter from the Chief, Regulations Unit, Internal Revenue Service, transmitting the Service's final rule-- Publicly Traded Partnerships [Notice 98-3] received December 22, 1997, pursuant to 5 U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A); to the Committee on Ways and Means. 6687. A letter from the Chief, Regulations Unit, Internal Revenue Service, transmitting the Service's final rule-- Examination of returns and claims for refund, credit, or abatement; determination of correct tax liability [Rev. Proc. 98-13] received January 8, 1998, pursuant to 5 U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A); to the Committee on Ways and Means. 6688. A letter from the Chief, Regulations Unit, Internal Revenue Service, transmitting the Service's final rule-- Pacific Enterprises and Subsidiaries v. Commissioner [T.C. Dkt. No. 5295-91] received January 5, 1998, pursuant to 5 U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A); to the Committee on Ways and Means. 6689. A letter from the Chief, Regulations Unit, Internal Revenue Service, transmitting the Service's final rule-- William R. Jackson v. Commissioner [T.C. Dkt. No. 23558-94] received January 5, 1998, pursuant to 5 U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A); to the Committee on Ways and Means. 6690. A letter from the Chief, Regulations Unit, Internal Revenue Service, transmitting the Service's final rule-- Rulings and determination letters [Rev. Proc. 98-1] received January 5, 1998, pursuant to 5 U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A); to the Committee on Ways and Means. 6691. A letter from the Chief, Regulations Unit, Internal Revenue Service, transmitting the Service's final rule-- Qualified Funeral Trusts [Notice 98-6] received January 5, 1998, pursuant to 5 U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A); to the Committee on Ways and Means. 6692. A letter from the Chief, Regulations Unit, Internal Revenue Service, transmitting the Service's final rule-- Transwestern Pipeline Co. v. United States--received January 5, 1998, pursuant to 5 U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A); to the Committee on Ways and Means. 6693. A letter from the Chief, Regulations Unit, Internal Revenue Service, transmitting the Service's final rule-- Deposits of Excise Taxes [TD 8740] (RIN: 1545-AV03) received January 5, 1998, pursuant to 5 U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A); to the Committee on Ways and Means. 6694. A letter from the Chief, Regulations Unit, Internal Revenue Service, transmitting the Service's final rule-- Examination of returns and claims for refund, credit, or abatement; determination of correct tax liability [Rev. Proc. 98-2] received January 5, 1998, pursuant to 5 U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A); to the Committee on Ways and Means. 6695. A letter from the Chief, Regulations Unit, Internal Revenue Service, transmitting the Service's final rule-- Qualified Small Business Stock (RIN: 1545-AU34) received January 5, 1998, pursuant to 5 U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A); to the Committee on Ways and Means. 6696. A letter from the Chief, Regulations Unit, Internal Revenue Service, transmitting the Service's final rule-- Application of HIPAA Group Market Rules to Individuals Who Were Denied Coverage Due to a Health Status-Related Factor [26 CFR Part 54] received January 5, 1998, pursuant to 5 U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A); to the Committee on Ways and Means. 6697. A letter from the Chief, Regulations Unit, Internal Revenue Service, transmitting the Service's final rule-- Application of HIPAA Group Market Portability Rules to Health Flexible Spending Arrangements [26 CFR Part 54] received January 5, 1998, pursuant to 5 U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A); to the Committee on Ways and Means. 6698. A letter from the Chief, Regulations Unit, Internal Revenue Service, transmitting the Service's final rule-- General Rules for Making and Maintaining Qualified Electing Fund Elections [TD 8750] (RIN: 1545-AV40) received January 5, 1998, pursuant to 5 U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A); to the Committee on Ways and Means. 6699. A letter from the Chief, Regulations Unit, Internal Revenue Service, transmitting the Service's final rule-- Rulings and determination letters [Rev. Proc. 97-55] received December 22, 1997, pursuant to 5 U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A); to the Committee on Ways and Means. 6700. A letter from the Chief, Regulations Unit, Internal Revenue Service, transmitting the Service's final rule--Sale of Residence from Qualified Personal Residence Trust [TD 8743] (RIN: 1545-AU12) received December 22, 1997, pursuant to 5 U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A); to the Committee on Ways and Means. 6701. A letter from the Chief, Regulations Unit, Internal Revenue Service, transmitting the Service's final rule--IRS Reassures Nursery Growers about Farming Exception [Announcement 97-120] received November 28, 1997, pursuant to 5 U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A); to the Committee on Ways and Means. 6702. A letter from the Chief, Regulations Unit, Internal Revenue Service, transmitting the Service's final rule-- Interim Guidance on Roth IRAs [Announcement 97-122] received December 3, 1997, pursuant to 5 U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A); to the Committee on Ways and Means. 6703. A letter from the Chief, Regulations Unit, Internal Revenue Service, transmitting the Service's final rule--Last- in, first-out inventories [Rev. Rul. 97-52] received December 3, 1997, pursuant to 5 U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A); to the Committee on Ways and Means. 6704. A letter from the Chief, Regulations Unit, Internal Revenue Service, transmitting the Service's final rule-- Substantial Modification of Rental Agreements [Notice 97-72] received December 3, 1997, pursuant to 5 U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A); to the Committee on Ways and Means. 6705. A letter from the Chief, Regulations Unit, Internal Revenue Service, transmitting the Service's final rule-- Returns Relating to Higher Education Tuition and Related Expenses [Notice 97-73] received December 3, 1997, pursuant to 5 U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A); to the Committee on Ways and Means. 6706. A letter from the Chief, Regulations Unit, Internal Revenue Service, transmitting the Service's final rule-- Rulings and determination letters [Rev. Proc. 98-6] received January 5, 1998, pursuant to 5 U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A); to the Committee on Ways and Means. 6707. A letter from the Chief, Regulations Unit, Internal Revenue Service, transmitting the Service's final rule-- Reorganizations/Treatment of Warrants as Securities [TD 8752] (RIN: 1545-AU67) received January 7, 1998, pursuant to 5 U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A); to the Committee on Ways and Means. 6708. A letter from the Chief, Regulations Unit, Internal Revenue Service, transmitting the Service's final rule-- Reorganizations; Nonqualified Preferred Stock [TD 8753] (RIN: 1545-AV85) received January 7, 1998, pursuant to 5 U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A); to the Committee on Ways and Means. 6709. A letter from the Chief, Regulations Unit, Internal Revenue Service, transmitting the Service's final rule--Debt Instruments with Original Issue Discount; Annuity Contracts [TD 8754] (RIN: 1545-AS76) received January 7, 1998, pursuant to 5 U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A); to the Committee on Ways and Means. 6710. A letter from the Chief, Regulations Unit, Internal Revenue Service, transmitting the Service's final rule-- Definition of structure [TD 8745] (RIN: 1545-AR63) received December 29, 1997, pursuant to 5 U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A); to the Committee on Ways and Means. 6711. A letter from the Chief, Regulations Unit, Internal Revenue Service, transmitting the Service's final rule-- Rulings and determination letters [Rev. Proc. 98-3] received December 29, 1997, pursuant to 5 U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A); to the Committee on Ways and Means. 6712. A letter from the Chief, Regulations Unit, Internal Revenue Service, transmitting the Service's final rule-- Rulings and determination letters [Rev. Proc. 98-10] received December 29, 1997, pursuant to 5 U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A); to the Committee on Ways and Means. 6713. A letter from the Chief, Regulations Unit, Internal Revenue Service, transmitting the Service's final rule-- Certain Cost-sharing Payments [Rev. Rul. 97-55] received December 29, 1997, pursuant to 5 U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A); to the Committee on Ways and Means. 6714. A letter from the Chief, Regulations Unit, Internal Revenue Service, transmitting the Service's final rule-- Amortizable Bond Premium [TD 8746] (RIN: 1545-AU09) received December 30, 1997, pursuant to 5 U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A); to the Committee on Ways and Means. 6715. A letter from the Chief, Regulations Unit, Internal Revenue Service, transmitting the Service's final rule-- Empowerment Zone Employment Credit [TD 8747] (RIN: 1545-AU30) received December 29, 1997, pursuant to 5 U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A); to the Committee on Ways and Means. 6716. A letter from the Chief, Regulations Unit, Internal Revenue Service, transmitting the Service's final rule-- Qualified Zone Academy Bonds [TD 8755] (RIN: 1545-AV74) received January 6, 1998, pursuant to 5 U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A); to the Committee on Ways and Means. 6717. A letter from the Chief, Regulations Unit, Internal Revenue Service, transmitting the Service's final rule--Rules and regulations [Rev. Proc. 98-9] received January 6, 1998, pursuant to 5 U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A); to the Committee on Ways and Means. 6718. A letter from the Chief of Staff, Social Security Administration, transmitting the Administration's final rule--Definition of United States Resident; Religious Record of Birth or Baptism as Evidence of Citizenship; Plan to Help Blind and Disabled Individuals Achieve Self-Support [Regulations No. 16] (RIN: 0960-AE05) received November 26, 1997, pursuant to 5 U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A); to the Committee on Ways and Means. 6719. A letter from the Chief, Regulations Branch, U.S. Customs Service, transmitting the Service's final rule-- Technical Change Regarding Duty Free Entry of Metal Articles [T.D. 98-4] received December 31, 1997, pursuant to 5 U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A); to the Committee on Ways and Means. [[Page 27]] 6720. A letter from the Acting Associate Chief, Forest Service, transmitting annual report covering major accomplishments of the Forest Service for fiscal year 1996, pursuant to 16 U.S.C. 1674(c); jointly to the Committees on Agriculture and Resources. 6721. A letter from the Administrator, U.S. Agency for International Development, transmitting the Agency's annual report on activities under the Denton Program for the period July 1, 1996 through June 30, 1997; jointly to the Committees on National Security and International Relations. 6722. A letter from the Chairperson, United States Commission on Civil Rights, transmitting the Commission's report entitled ``Equal Educational Opportunity and Nondiscrimination for Students with Disabilities: Federal Enforcement of Section 504,'' pursuant to 42 U.S.C. 1975; jointly to the Committees on Education and the Workforce and the Judiciary. 6723. A letter from the Chairman, National Transportation Safety Board, transmitting a copy of the Board's request for supplemental appropriations, pursuant to 49 U.S.C. app. 1903(b)(7); jointly to the Committees on Transportation and Infrastructure and Appropriations.