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“EXECUTIVE COMMUNICATIONS, ETC.” mentioning the Department of Interior was published in the House of Representatives section on pages H613-H614 on Feb. 24.
The Department oversees more than 500 million acres of land. Downsizing the Federal Government, a project aimed at lowering taxes and boosting federal efficiency, said the department has contributed to a growing water crisis and holds many lands which could be better managed.
The publication is reproduced in full below:
EXECUTIVE COMMUNICATIONS, ETC.
Under clause 2 of rule XIV, executive communications were taken from the Speaker's table and referred as follows:
EC-373. A letter from the OSD Federal Register Liaison Officer, Department of Defense, transmitting the Department's Major final rule -- National Industrial Security Program Operating Manual (NISPOM) [Docket ID: DOD-2020-OS-0045] (RIN: 0790-AK85) received February 2, 2021, pursuant to 5 U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A); Public Law 104-121, Sec. 251; (110 Stat. 868); to the Committee on Armed Services.
EC-374. A letter from the Secretary, Division of Investment Management, U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission, transmitting the Commission's Major final rule -- Investment Adviser Marketing [Release No.: IA-5653; File No.: S7-21-19]
(RIN: 3235-AM08) received February 2, 2021, pursuant to 5 U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A); Public Law 104-121, Sec. 251; (110 Stat. 868); to the Committee on Financial Services.
EC-375. A letter from the Director, Office of Legislative Affairs, Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation, transmitting the Corporation's Major final rule -- Unsafe and Unsound Banking Practices: Brokered Deposits and Interest Rate Restrictions (RIN: 3064-AE94; 3064-AF02) received February 2, 2021, pursuant to 5 U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A); Public Law 104-121, Sec. 251; (110 Stat. 868); to the Committee on Financial Services.
EC-376. A letter from the Secretary, Division of Trading and Markets, Securities and Exchange Commission, transmitting the Commission's Major statement -- Custody of Digital Asset Securities by Special Purpose Broker-Dealers [Release No.: 34-90788; File No.: S7-25-20] received February 2, 2021, pursuant to 5 U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A); Public Law 104-121, Sec. 251; (110 Stat. 868); to the Committee on Financial Services.
EC-377. A letter from the Compliance Specialist, Wage and Hour Division, Department of Labor, transmitting the Department's Major final rule -- Tip Regulations Under the Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA) (RIN: 1235-AA21) received February 2, 2021, pursuant to 5 U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A); Public Law 104-121, Sec. 251; (110 Stat. 868); to the Committee on Education and Labor.
EC-378. A letter from the Solicitor, National Labor Relations Board, transmitting two (2) notices of a vacancy, and a designation of acting officer, pursuant to 5 U.S.C. 3349(a); Public Law 105-277, Sec. 151(b); (112 Stat. 2681-614); to the Committee on Education and Labor.
EC-379. A letter from the Regulations Coordinator, Center for Medicaid and Chip Services, Department of Health and Human Services, transmitting the Department's Major final rule -- Medicaid Program; Establishing Minimum Standards in Medicaid State Drug Utilization Review (DUR) and Supporting Value-Based Purchasing (VBP) for Drugs Covered in Medicaid, Revising Medicaid Drug Rebate and Third Party Liability (TPL) Requirements [CMS-2482-F] (RIN: 0938-AT82) received February 2, 2021, pursuant to 5 U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A); Public Law 104-121, Sec. 251; (110 Stat. 868); to the Committee on Energy and Commerce.
EC-380. A letter from the Regulations Coordinator, Center for Clinical Standards and Quality, Department of Health and Human Services, transmitting the Department's Major final rule -- Medicare Program; Medicare Coverage of Innovative Technology (MCIT) and Definition of ``Reasonable and Necessary'' [CMS-3372-F] (RIN: 0938-AT88) received February 2, 2021, pursuant to 5 U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A); Public Law 104-121, Sec. 251; (110 Stat. 868); jointly to the Committees on Energy and Commerce and Ways and Means.
EC-381. A letter from the Acting Chief, Office of Engineering and Technology, Federal Communications Commission, transmitting the Commission's Major final rule -- Use of the 5.850-5.925 GHz Band [ET Docket No.: 19-138] received February 2, 2021, pursuant to 5 U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A); Public Law 104-121, Sec. 251; (110 Stat. 868); to the Committee on Energy and Commerce.
EC-382. A letter from the Deputy Division Chief, Competition Policy Division, Wireline Competition Bureau, Federal Communications Commission, transmitting the Commission's Major final rule -- Protecting Against National Security Threats to the Communications Supply Chain Through FCC Programs [WC Docket No.: 18-89] received February 2, 2021, pursuant to 5 U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A); Public Law 104-121, Sec. 251; (110 Stat. 868); to the Committee on Energy and Commerce.
EC-383. A letter from the Assistant Secretary for Legislation, Office of the Secretary, Department of Health and Human Services, transmitting the Transformed Medicaid Statistical Information System (T-MSIS) Substance Use Disorder (SUD) Data Book, pursuant to Public Law 115-271; to the Committee on Energy and Commerce.
EC-384. A letter from the Secretary, Department of the Treasury, transmitting a six-month periodic report on the national emergency with respect to the situation in Hong Kong that was declared in Executive Order 13936 of July 14, 2020, pursuant to 50 U.S.C. 1703(b); Public Law 95-223, Sec. 204(b); (91 Stat. 1627) and 50 U.S.C. 1641(b); Public Law 94-412, Sec. 401(b); (90 Stat. 1257); to the Committee on Foreign Affairs.
EC-385. A letter from the Secretary, Department of the Treasury, transmitting a six-month periodic report on the national emergency with respect to North Korea that was declared in Executive Order 13466 of June 26, 2008, pursuant to 50 U.S.C. 1641(c); Public Law 94-412, Sec. 401(c); (90 Stat. 1257) and 50 U.S.C. 1703(c); Public Law 95-223, Sec 204(c); (91 Stat. 1627); to the Committee on Foreign Affairs.
EC-386. A letter from the Director, Office of Management and Budget, Executive Office of The President, transmitting the 2018, 2019, and 2020 Report to Congress on the Benefits and Costs of Federal Regulations and Agency Compliance with the Unfunded Mandates Reform Act, pursuant to 31 U.S.C. 1105 note; Public Law 106-554, Sec. 624(a); (114 Stat. 2763A-161) and 2 U.S.C. 1538; Public Law 104-4, Sec. 208; (109 Stat. 67); to the Committee on Oversight and Reform.
EC-387. A letter from the Associate General Counsel for General Law, Office of the Secretary, Department of Homeland Security, transmitting two (2) notifications of designation of acting officer, and discontinuation of service in acting role, pursuant to 5 U.S.C. 3349(a); Public Law 105-277, Sec. 151(b); (112 Stat. 2681-614); to the Committee on Oversight and Reform.
EC-388. A letter from the Associate General Counsel for General Law, Office of the Secretary, Department of Homeland Security, transmitting two (2) notifications of nomination, action on nomination, and discontinuation of service in acting role, pursuant to 5 U.S.C. 3349(a); Public Law 105-277, Sec. 151(b); (112 Stat. 2681-614); to the Committee on Oversight and Reform.
EC-389. A letter from the Secretary, Department of the Interior, transmitting the Annual Operating Plan for Colorado River System Reservoirs for 2021; to the Committee on Natural Resources.
EC-390. A letter from the Attorney Advisor, U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services, Department of Homeland Security, transmitting the Department's Major final rule -- Modification of Registration Requirement for Petitioners Seeking To File Cap-Subject H-1B Petitions [CIS No.: 2679-21; DHS Docket No.: USCIS-2020-0019] (RIN: 1615-AC61) received February 2, 2021, pursuant to 5 U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A); Public Law 104-121, Sec. 251; (110 Stat. 868); to the Committee on the Judiciary.
EC-391. A letter from the Chief Counsel, FEMA, Department of Homeland Security, transmitting the Department's Major final rule -- Emergency Management Priorities and Allocations System (EMPAS) [Docket ID: FEMA-2020-0019] (RIN: 1660-AB04) received February 2, 2021, pursuant to 5 U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A); Public Law 104-121, Sec. 251; (110 Stat. 868); to the Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure.
EC-392. A letter from the Chief Counsel, FEMA, Department of Homeland Security, transmitting the Department's Major temporary final rule -- Prioritization and Allocation of Certain Scarce and Critical Health and Medical Resources for Domestic Use [Docket ID: FEMA-2020-0018] (RIN: 1660-AB01) received February 2, 2021, pursuant to 5 U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A); Public Law 104-121, Sec. 251; (110 Stat. 868); to the Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure.
EC-393. A letter from the Management and Program Analyst, Federal Aviation Administration, Department of Transportation, transmitting the Department's Major final rule -- Remote Identification of Unmanned Aircraft [Docket No.: FAA-2019-1100; Amdt. Nos. 1-75, 11-63, 47-31, 48-3, 89-1, 91-361, and 107-7] (RIN: 2120-AL31) received February 2, 2021, pursuant to 5 U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A); Public Law 104-121, Sec. 251; (110 Stat. 868); to the Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure.
EC-394. A letter from the Chairman, Federal Maritime Commission, transmitting the Commission's 2020 21st Century Integrated Digital Experience Act Report, pursuant to 44 U.S.C. 3501 note; Public Law 115-336, Sec. 3(b)(2); (132 Stat. 5026); to the Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure.
EC-395. A letter from the Assistant Chief Counsel for Regulatory Affairs, Office of Chief Counsel, Pipeline and Hazardous Material Safety Administration, transmitting the Administration's Major final rule -- Pipeline Safety: Gas Pipeline Regulatory Reform [Docket No.: PHMSA-2018-0046; Amdt Nos.: 191-29; 192-128] (RIN: 2137-AF36) received February 2, 2021, pursuant to 5 U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A); Public Law 104-121, Sec. 251; (110 Stat. 868); to the Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure.
EC-396. A letter from the Assistant Secretary for Legislation, Office of the Secretary, Department of Health and Human Services, transmitting the Department's FY 2018 Annual Report to Congress on the Child Support Program, pursuant to 42 U.S.C. 652(a)(10); Aug. 14, 1935, ch. 531, title IV, Sec. 452 (as amended by Public Law 93-647, Sec. 101(a)); (88 Stat. 2352); to the Committee on Ways and Means.
EC-397. A letter from the Chief, Legal Processing Division, Internal Revenue Service, transmitting the Service's Major final regulations -- Additional Guidance Regarding Limitation on Deduction for Business Interest Expense [TD 9943] (RIN: 1545-BP73) received February 2, 2021, pursuant to 5 U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A); Public Law 104-121, Sec. 251; (110 Stat. 868); to the Committee on Ways and Means.
EC-398. A letter from the Director, Legal Processing Division, Internal Revenue Service, transmitting the Service's Major final regulations -- Taxable Year of Income Inclusion under an Accrual Method of Accounting and Advance Payments for Goods, Services, and Other Items [TD 9941] (RIN: 1545-BO68 and 1545-BO78) received February 2, 2021, pursuant to 5 U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A); Public Law 104-121, Sec. 251; (110 Stat. 868); to the Committee on Ways and Means.
EC-399. A letter from the Director, Legal Processing Division, Internal Revenue Service, transmitting the Service's Major final regulations -- Tax on Excess Tax-Exempt Organization Executive Compensation [TD 9938] (RIN: 1545-BO99) received February 2, 2021, pursuant to 5 U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A); Public Law 104-121, Sec. 251; (110 Stat. 868); to the Committee on Ways and Means.
EC-400. A letter from the Secretary, Office of the Secretary, Department of Health and Human Services, transmitting the Review of Medicare's Program for Oversight of Accrediting Organizations and the Clinical Laboratory Improvement Validation Program, FY 2019, pursuant to 42 U.S.C. 1383f(a); Aug. 14, 1935, ch. 531, title XVIII, Sec. 1875 (as amended by Public Law 104-193, Sec. 231); (110 Stat. 2197); jointly to the Committees on Energy and Commerce and Ways and Means.
EC-401. A letter from the Regulations Coordinator, Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services, Department of Health and Human Services, transmitting the Department's Major final rule -- Medicare Program; Secure Electronic Prior Authorization For Medicare Part D [CMS-4189-F] (RIN: 0938-AT94) received February 2, 2021, pursuant to 5 U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A); Public Law 104-121, Sec. 251; (110 Stat. 868); jointly to the Committees on Energy and Commerce and Ways and Means.
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