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“EXECUTIVE COMMUNICATIONS, ETC.” mentioning the Department of Interior was published in the House of Representatives section on pages H20-H23 on Jan. 31, 2006.
The publication is reproduced in full below:
EXECUTIVE COMMUNICATIONS, ETC.
Under clause 8 of rule XII, executive communications were taken from the Speaker's table and referred as follows:
5955. A letter from the Administrator, AMS, Department of Agriculture, transmitting the Department's final rule -- Revision of Fees for the Fresh Fruit and Vegtables Terminal Market Inspection Services [Docket Number FV-04-310] (RIN: 0581-AC46) received January 3, 2006, pursuant to 5 U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A); to the Committee on Agriculture.
5956. A letter from the Administrator, AMS, Department of Agriculture, transmitting the Department's final rule -- Fresh Bartlett Pears Grown in Oregon and Washington; Termination of Marketing Order No. 931 [Docket No. FV05-931-1 FR] received January 3, 2006, pursuant to 5 U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A); to the Committee on Agriculture.
5957. A letter from the Administrator, AMS, Department of Agriculture, transmitting the Department's final rule -- USDA Farmers Market Operating Procedures [Docket No. TM-04-09]
(RIN: 0581-AC39) received January 3, 2006, pursuant to 5 U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A); to the Committee on Agriculture.
5958. A letter from the Administrator, AMS, Department of Agriculture, transmitting the Department's final rule -- Dried Prunes Produced in California; Decreased Assessment Rate [Docket No. FV05-993-5 FIR] received January 3, 2006, pursuant to 5 U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A); to the Committee on Agriculture.
5959. A letter from the Administrator, FSIS, Department of Agriculture, transmitting the Department's final rule -- Addition of Chile to the List of Countries Eligible to Export Meat and Meat Products to the United States [Docket No. 02-019F] (RIN: 0583-AD16) received January 6, 2006, pursuant to 5 U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A); to the Committee on Agriculture.
5960. A letter from the Director, Regulations Policy and Management Staff, Food and Drug Administration, transmitting the Administration's final rule -- Biological Products; Bacterial Vaccines and Toxoids; Implementation of Efficacy Review [Docket No. 1980N-0208] received January 6, 2006, pursuant to 5 U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A); to the Committee on Agriculture.
5961. A communication from the President of the United States, transmitting a request for an emergency designation for FY 2006 budget amendments for the Department of Veterans Affairs; (H. Doc. No. 109-86); to the Committee on Appropriations and ordered to be printed.
5962. A letter from the Acting Director, DPAP, Department of Defense, transmitting the Department's final rule -- Defense Federal Acquisition Regulation Supplement; Contract Financing [DFARS Case 2003-D043] received January 3, 2006, pursuant to 5 U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A); to the Committee on Armed Services.
5963. A letter from the Assistant to the Board, Board of Governors of the Federal Reserve System, transmitting the Board's final rule -- Home Mortgage Disclosure [Regulation C; Docket No. R-1245] received January 3, 2006, pursuant to 5 U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A); to the Committee on Financial Services.
5964. A letter from the General Counsel, FEMA, Department of Homeland Security, transmitting the Department's final rule -- Changes in Flood Elevation Determinations -- received January 6, 2006, pursuant to 5 U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A); to the Committee on Financial Services.
5965. A letter from the General Counsel, FEMA, Department of Homeland Security, transmitting the Department's final rule -- Changes in Flood Elevation Determinations -- received January 6, 2006, pursuant to 5 U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A); to the Committee on Financial Services.
5966. A letter from the General Counsel, FEMA, Department of Homeland Security, transmitting the Department's final rule -- Changes in Flood Elevation Determinations [Docket No. FEMA-D-7579] received January 6, 2006, pursuant to 5 U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A); to the Committee on Financial Services.
5967. A letter from the General Counsel, FEMA, Department of Homeland Security, transmitting the Department's final rule -- Changes in Flood Elevation Determinations [Docket No. FEMA-P-7646] received January 6, 2005, pursuant to 5 U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A); to the Committee on Financial Services.
5968. A letter from the General Counsel, FEMA, Department of Homeland Security, transmitting the Department's final rule -- Final Flood Elevation Determinations -- received January 6, 2006, pursuant to 5 U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A); to the Committee on Financial Services.
5969. A letter from the General Counsel, FEMA, Department of Homeland Security, transmitting the Department's final rule -- Final Flood Elevation Determinations -- received January 6, 2006, pursuant to 5 U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A); to the Committee on Financial Services.
5970. A letter from the General Counsel, FEMA, Department of Homeland Security, transmitting the Department's final rule -- Suspension of Community Eligibility [Docket No. FEMA-7895] received January 6, 2006, pursuant to 5 U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A); to the Committee on Financial Services.
5971. A letter from the General Counsel, FEMA, Department of Homeland Security, transmitting the Department's final rule -- List of Communities Eligible for the Sale of Flood Insurance [Docket No. FEMA-7782] received January 6, 2006, pursuant to 5 U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A); to the Committee on Financial Services.
5972. A letter from the General Counsel, FEMA, Department of Homeland Security, transmitting the Department's final rule -- Changes in Flood Elevation Determinations [Docket No. FEMA-B-7455] received January 6, 2006, pursuant to 5 U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A); to the Committee on Financial Services.
5973. A letter from the General Counsel, FEMA, Department of Homeland Security, transmitting the Department's final rule -- Suspension of Community Eligibility [Docket No. FEMA-7899] received January 6, 2006, pursuant to 5 U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A); to the Committee on Financial Services.
5974. A letter from the General Counsel, FEMA, Department of Homeland Security, transmitting the Department's final rule -- Suspension of Community Eligibility [Docket No. FEMA-7903] received January 4, 2006, pursuant to 5 U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A); to the Committee on Financial Services.
5975. A letter from the Counsel for Legislation and Regulations, Department of Housing and Urban Development, transmitting the Department's final rule -- Electronic Submission of Applications for Grants and Other HUD Financial Assistance [Docket No. FR-4875-F-02] (RIN: 2501-AD02) received January 3, 2006, pursuant to 5 U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A); to the Committee on Financial Services.
5976. A letter from the Secretary, Federal Trade Commission, transmitting the Commission's final rule -- Notice Regarding Charges for Certain Disclosures -- received January 6, 2006, pursuant to 5 U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A); to the Committee on Financial Services.
5977. A letter from the Secretary, Securities and Exchange Commission, transmitting the Commission's final rule -- Revisions to Accelerated Filer Definition and Accelerated Deadlines for Filing Periodic Reports [Release Nos. 33-8644; 34-52989; File No. S7-08-05] (RIN: 3235-AJ29) received December 27, 2005, pursuant to 5 U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A); to the Committee on Financial Services.
5978. A letter from the Assistant Deputy Secretary for Innovation and Improvement, Department of Education, transmitting the Department's final rule -- State Charter School Facilities Incentive Program -- received January 4, 2006, pursuant to 5 U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A); to the Committee on Education and the Workforce.
5979. A letter from the Deputy Executive Director, Pension Benefit Guaranty Corporation, transmitting the Corporation's final rule -- Benefits Payable in Terminated Single-Employer Plans; Allocation of Assets in Single-Employer Plans; Interest Assumptions for Valuing and Paying Benefits -- received December 27, 2005, pursuant to 5 U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A); to the Committee on Education and the Workforce.
5980. A letter from the Secretary, Federal Trade Commission, transmitting the Commission's final rule -- Rules and Regulations Under the Textile Fiber Products Identification Act -- received January 3, 2006, pursuant to 5 U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A); to the Committee on Energy and Commerce.
5981. A communication from the President of the United States, transmitting notification stating that the emergency declared with respect to foreign terrorists who threaten to disrupt the Middle East peace process is to continue in effect beyond January 23, 2006, pursuant to 50 U.S.C. 1622(d); (H. Doc. No. 109-84); to the Committee on International Relations and ordered to be printed.
5982. A letter from the Assistant Secretary for Legislative Affairs, Department of State, transmitting pursuant to section 36(c) of the Arms Export Control Act, certification regarding the proposed license for the export of defense articles and services to the Republic of Korea (Transmittal No. DDTC 043-05); to the Committee on International Relations.
5983. A letter from the Assistant Secretary for Legislative Affairs, Department of State, transmitting pursuant to section 36(c) of the Arms Export Control Act, certification regarding the proposed license for the export of defense articles and services to the Government of the United Kingdom
(Transmittal No. DDTC 069-05); to the Committee on International Relations.
5984. A letter from the Assistant Secretary for Legislative Affairs, Department of State, transmitting pursuant to section 36(c) and (d) of the Arms Export Control Act, certification of a proposed manufacturing license agreement for the manufacture of military equipment abroad and the export of defense articles and services to the Government of Japan (Transmittal No. DDTC 065-05); to the Committee on International Relations.
5985. A letter from the Assistant Secretary for Legislative Affairs, Department of State, transmitting pursuant to section 36(c) and (d) of the Arms Export Control Act, certification of a proposed manufacturing license agreement for the manufacture of military equipment abroad and the export of defense articles and services to the Government of Japan (Transmittal No. DDTC 066-05); to the Committee on International Relations.
5986. A letter from the Assistant Secretary for Legislative Affairs, Department of State, transmitting pursuant to section 36(d) of the Arms Export Control Act, certification regarding the proposed license for the manufacture of defense equipment from the Government of the United Kingdom to the Government of the Netherlands
(Transmittal No. DDTC 068-05); to the Committee on International Relations.
5987. A letter from the Assistant Secretary for Legislative Affairs, Department of State, transmitting pursuant to section 36(c) of the Arms Export Control Act, certification regarding the proposed license for the export of defense articles and services to the Government of Japan (Transmittal No. DDTC 061-05); to the Committee on International Relations.
5988. A letter from the Assistant Secretary for Legislative Affairs, Department of State, transmitting pursuant to section 36(c) of the Arms Export Control Act, certification regarding the proposed license for the export of defense equipment and articles to the Government of Switzerland
(Transmittal No. DDTC 047-05); to the Committee on International Relations.
5989. A letter from the Assistant Secretary for Legislative Affairs, Department of State, transmitting pursuant to section 36(c) and (d) of the Arms Export Control Act, certification of a proposed manufacturing license agreement for the export of defense articles and services to the Government of Japan (Transmittal No. DDTC 060-05); to the Committee on International Relations.
5990. A letter from the Assistant Secretary for Legislative Affairs, Department of State, transmitting pursuant to section 36(c) of the Arms Export Control Act, certification regarding the proposed license for the export of defense articles and services to the Government of Taiwan
(Transmittal No. DDTC 067-05); to the Committee on International Relations.
5991. A letter from the Assistant Secretary for Legislative Affairs, Department of State, transmitting pursuant to section 36(c) of the Arms Export Control Act, certification regarding the proposed license for the export of defense articles and services to the Government of the Netherlands
(Transmittal No. DDTC 063-05); to the Committee on International Relations.
5992. A letter from the Assistant Secretary for Legislative Affairs, Department of State, transmitting pursuant to Section 620C(c) of the Foreign Assistance Act of 1961, as amended, and in accordance with section 1(a)(6) of Executive Order 13313, a report prepared by the Department of State and the National Security Council on the progress toward a negotiated solution of the Cyprus questioncovering the period October 1, 2005 through November 30, 2005; to the Committee on International Relations.
5993. A letter from the Assistant Secretary for Legislative Affairs, Department of State, transmitting a Memorandum of Justification for a drawdown to provide international disaster relief assistance to Pakistan, pursuant to Sections 506 and 652 of the Foreign Assistance Act of 1961, as amended; to the Committee on International Relations.
5994. A letter from the Assistant Secretary for Legislative Affairs, Department of State, transmitting pursuant to section 3(d) of the Arms Export Control Act, certification regarding the proposed transfer of major defense equipment from the Government of the Australia (Transmittal No. RSAT-04-05); to the Committee on International Relations.
5995. A letter from the Assistant Secretary for Legislative Affairs, Department of State, transmitting pursuant to Section 620C(c) of the Foreign Assistance Act of 1961, as amended, and in accordance with section 1(a)(6) of Executive Order 13313, a report prepared by the Department of State and the National Security Council on the progress toward a negotiated solution of the Cyprus question covering the period June 1, 2005 through July 31, 2005 and August 1, 2005 through September 30,2005; to the Committee on International Relations.
5996. A letter from the Assistant Secretary for Legislative Affairs, Department of State, transmitting pursuant to Section 620C(c) of the Foreign Assistance Act of 1961, as amended, and in accordance with section 1(a)(6) of Executive Order 13313, a report prepared by the Department of State and the National Security Council on the progress toward a negotiated solution of the Cyprus question covering the period June 1, 2005 through July 31, 2005 and August 1, 2005 through September 30, 2005; to the Committee on International Relations.
5997. A letter from the Assistant Secretary for Legislative Affairs, Department of State, transmitting a copy of a determination pursuant to Section 1306 of the National Defense Authorization Act for FY 2003; to the Committee on International Relations.
5998. A letter from the Assistant Secretary for Legislative Affairs, Department of State, transmitting a report pursuant to Paragraph (5)(D) of the Senate's May 1997 resolution of advice and consent to the ratification of the Conventional Armed Forces in Europe Treaty Flank Document of May 31, 1996; to the Committee on International Relations.
5999. A letter from the Assistant Secretary for Legislative Affairs, Department of State, transmitting the Department's report on CWC Compliance; to the Committee on International Relations.
6000. A letter from the Secretary, Department of Commerce, transmitting the semiannual report on the activities of the Inspector General for the period March 31 through September 30, 2005, pursuant to 5 U.S.C. app. (Insp. Gen. Act) section 5(b); to the Committee on Government Reform.
6001. A letter from the Chairman, Council of the District of Columbia, transmitting a copy of D.C. ACT 16-248,
``Vending Licensing Moratorium Amendment Act of 2005,'' pursuant to D.C. Code section 1-233(c)(1); to the Committee on Government Reform.
6002. A letter from the Chairman, Council of the District of Columbia, transmitting a copy of D.C. ACT 16-233,
``District of Columbia Health Professional Recruitment Program Act of 2005,'' pursuant to D.C. Code section 1-233(c)(1); to the Committee on Government Reform.
6003. A letter from the Chairman, Council of the District of Columbia, transmitting a copy of D.C. ACT 16-232,
``Dedication of Portions of the Alley System in Square 5252, S.O. 03-1707, Act of 2005,'' pursuant to D.C. Code section 1-233(c)(1); to the Committee on Government Reform.
6004. A letter from the Chairman, Council of the District of Columbia, transmitting a copy of D.C. ACT 16-230, ``Stevie Sellows Intermediate Care Facility for the Mentally Retarded Quality Improvement Act of 2005,'' pursuant to D.C. Code section 1-233(c)(1); to the Committee on Government Reform.
6005. A letter from the Chairman, Council of the District of Columbia, transmitting a copy of D.C. ACT 16-231,
``Grandparent Caregivers Pilot Program Establishment Act of 2005,'' pursuant to D.C. Code section 1-233(c)(1); to the Committee on Government Reform.
6006. A letter from the Chairman, Council of the District of Columbia, transmitting a copy of D.C. ACT 16-299, ``Karyn Barquin Adult Protective Services Self-Neglect Expansion Amendment Act of 2005,'' pursuant to D.C. Code section 1-233(c)(1); to the Committee on Government Reform.
6007. A letter from the Chairman, Council of the District of Columbia, transmitting a copy of D.C. ACT 16-228,
``Highway Trust Fund and District Department of Transportation Temporary Amendment Act of 2005,'' pursuant to D.C. Code section 1-233(c)(1); to the Committee on Government Reform.
6008. A letter from the Chairman, Council of the District of Columbia, transmitting a copy of D.C. ACT 16-226,
``Operation Enduring Freedom and Operation Iraqi Freedom Active Duty Pay Differential Extension Temporary Amendment Act of 2005,'' pursuant to D.C. Code section 1-233(c)(1); to the Committee on Government Reform.
6009. A letter from the Chairman, Council of the District of Columbia, transmitting a copy of D.C. ACT 16-224, ``Estate and Inheritance Tax Clarification Temporary Act of 2005,'' pursuant to D.C. Code section 1-233(c)(1); to the Committee on Government Reform.
6010. A letter from the Chairman, Council of the District of Columbia, transmitting a copy of D.C. ACT 16-225, ``Public Assistance Confidentiality of Information Temporary Amendment Act of 2005,'' pursuant to D.C. Code section 1-233(c)(1); to the Committee on Government Reform.
6011. A letter from the Chairman, Council of the District of Columbia, transmitting a copy of D.C. ACT 16-222,
``National Community Reinvestment Coalition Real Property Tax Exemption Act of 2005,'' pursuant to D.C. Code section 1-233(c)(1); to the Committee on Government Reform.
6012. A letter from the Chairman, Council of the District of Columbia, transmitting a copy of D.C. ACT 16-223, ``Real Property Disposition Economic Analysis Temporary Amendment Act of 2005,'' pursuant to D.C. Code section 1-233(c)(1); to the Committee on Government Reform.
6013. A letter from the Chairman, Council of the District of Columbia, transmitting a copy of D.C. ACT 16-219, ``Water Pollution Control Amendment Act of 2005,'' pursuant to D.C. Code section 1-233(c)(1); to the Committee on Government Reform.
6014. A letter from the Chairman, Council of the District of Columbia, transmitting a copy of D.C. ACT 16-220, ``Human Rights Clarification Amendment Act of 2005,'' pursuant to D.C. Code section 1-233(c)(1); to the Committee on Government Reform.
6015. A letter from the Chairman, Council of the District of Columbia, transmitting a copy of D.C. ACT 16-221,
``Domestic Partner Health Care Benefits Tax Exemption Act of 2005,'' pursuant to D.C. Code section 1-233(c)(1); to the Committee on Government Reform.
6016. A letter from the Chairman, Council of the District of Columbia, transmitting a copy of D.C. ACT 16-215, ``Full Service Grocery Store Alcohol License Exception Act of 2005,'' pursuant to D.C. Code section 1-233(c)(1); to the Committee on Government Reform.
6017. A letter from the Chairman, Council of the District of Columbia, transmitting a copy of D.C. ACT 16-216, ``Walt Whitman Designation Act of 2005,'' pursuant to D.C. Code section 1-233(c)(1); to the Committee on Government Reform.
6018. A letter from the Chairman, Council of the District of Columbia, transmitting a copy of D.C. ACT 16-217,
``Producer Summary Suspension Amendment Act of 2005,'' pursuant to D.C. Code section 1-233(c)(1); to the Committee on Government Reform.
6019. A letter from the Chairman, Council of the District of Columbia, transmitting a copy of D.C. ACT 16-218, ``Adams Morgan Business Improvement District Amendment Act of 2005,'' pursuant to D.C. Code section 1-233(c)(1); to the Committee on Government Reform.
6020. A letter from the Chairman, Council of the District of Columbia, transmitting a copy of D.C. ACT 16-214, ``Old Morgan School Place Designation Act of 2005,'' pursuant to D.C. Code section 1-233(c)(1); to the Committee on Government Reform.
6021. A letter from the Chairman, Council of the District of Columbia, transmitting a copy of D.C. ACT 16-227,
``Criminal Background Checks for the Protection of Children Clarification Temporary Amendment Act of 2005,'' pursuant to D.C. Code section 1-233(c)(1); to the Committee on Government Reform.
6022. A letter from the Federal Co-Chair, Appalachian Regional Commission, transmitting the semiannual report on the activities of the Office of Inspector General for the period April 1, 2005, through September 30, 2005, pursuant to 5 U.S.C. app. (Insp. Gen. Act) section 8G(h)(2); to the Committee on Government Reform.
6023. A letter from the Chairman, Broadcasting Board of Governors, transmitting in accordance with the requirements of the Accountability of Tax Dollars Act of 2002 (Pub. L. 107-289), the Board's FY 2005 Performance and Accountability Report; to the Committee on Government Reform.
6024. A letter from the Chairman, Broadcasting Board of Governors, transmitting the semiannual report on the activities of the Office of Inspector General for the period from April 1, 2005 to September 30, 2005, pursuant to 5 U.S.C. app. (Insp. Gen. Act) section 5(b); to the Committee on Government Reform.
6025. A letter from the General Manager, Defense Nuclear Facilities Safety Board, transmitting in accordance with Section 647(b) of Title VI of the Consolidated Appropriations Act, FY 2004, Pub. L. 108-199, the Board's Report to Congress on FY 2005 Competitive Sourcing Efforts; to the Committee on Government Reform.
6026. A letter from the Secretary, Department of Energy, transmitting the Department's Performance and Accountability Report for FY 2005; to the Committee on Government Reform.
6027. A letter from the Secretary, Department of Labor, transmitting in accordance with Section 647(b) of Title VI of the Consolidated Appropriations Act, FY 2004, Pub. L. 108-199, the Department's Report to Congress on FY 2005 Competitive Sourcing Efforts; to the Committee on Government Reform.
6028. A letter from the Inspector General, Department of Labor, transmitting in accordance with Section 647(b) of Title VI of the Consolidated Appropriations Act, FY 2004, Pub. L. 108-199, the Department's Report to Congress on FY 2005 Competitive Sourcing Efforts; to the Committee on Government Reform.
6029. A letter from the Chairman and Chief Executive Officer, Farm Credit Administration, transmitting the semiannual report on the activities of the Office of Inspector General for the period April 1, 2005 through September 30, 2005, pursuant to 5 U.S.C. app. (Insp. Gen. Act) section 8G(h)(2); to the Committee on Government Reform.
6030. A letter from the Acting Chief Financial Officer, Federal Trade Commission, transmitting the Commission's FY 2005 Performance and Accountability Report, as requiredby The Government Performance and Results Act of 1993 and The Accountability of Tax Dollars Act of FY 2002; to the Committee on Government Reform.
6031. A letter from the Assistant Administrator, Office of Legislative Affairs, National Aeronautics and Space Administration, transmitting in accordance with Section 647(b) of Division F of the Consolidated Appropriations Act, FY 2004, Pub. L. 108-199, and the Office of Management and Budget Memorandum 06-01, the Administration's report on competitive sourcing efforts for FY 2005; to the Committee on Government Reform.
6032. A letter from the Director, Office of Personnel Management, transmitting in accordance with Section 647(b) of Division F of the Consolidated Appropriations Act, FY 2004, Pub. L. 108-199, and the Office of Management and Budget Memorandum 05-01, the Office's report on competitive sourcing efforts for FY 2005; to the Committee on Government Reform.
6033. A letter from the Director, SHRP, Office of Personnel Management, transmitting the Office's final rule -- General Schedule Locality Pay Areas (RIN: 3206-AK78) received January 6, 2006, pursuant to 5 U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A); to the Committee on Government Reform.
6034. A letter from the Chief Administrative Officer, transmitting the quarterly report of receipts and expenditures of appropriations and other funds for the period October 1, 2005 through December 31, 2005 as compiled by the Chief Administrative Officer, pursuant to 2 U.S.C. 104a Public Law 88-454; (H. Doc. No. 109-83); to the Committee on House Administration and ordered to be printed.
6035. A letter from the Clerk, U.S. House of Representatives, transmitting list of reports pursuant to clause 2, Rule II of the Rules of the House of Representatives, pursuant to Rule II, clause 2(b), of the Rules of the House; (H. Doc. No. 109-81); to the Committee on House Administration and ordered to be printed.
6036. A letter from the Director, Office of Surface Mining, Department of the Interior, transmitting the Department's final rule -- West Virginia Regulatory Program [WV-108-FOR] received December 27, 2005, pursuant to 5 U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A); to the Committee on Resources.
6037. A letter from the Director, Office of Sustainable Fisheries, National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration, transmitting the Administration's final rule -- Atlantic Highly Migratory Species; Atlantic Bluefin Tuna Fisheries
[I.D. 121205F] received January 6, 2006, pursuant to 5 U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A); to the Committee on Resources.
6038. 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; Specifications and Management Measures; Inseason Adjustments [Docket No. 040830250-5062-03; I.D. 112305B] received January 3, 2006, pursuant to 5 U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A); to the Committee on Resources.
6039. A letter from the Deputy Assistant Administrator for Regulatory Programs, NMFS, National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration, transmitting the Administration's final rule
-- Fisheries Off West Coast States and in the Western Pacific; Western Pacific Pelagic Fisheries; Sea Turtle Mitigation Measures [Docket No. 050801214-5283-02; I.D. 072105D] (RIN: 0648-AQ91) received January 3, 2006, pursuant to 5 U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A); to the Committee on Resources.
6040. A letter from the Deputy Assistant Administrator for Regulatory Programs, NMFS, National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration, transmitting the Administration's final rule
-- Fisheries Off West Coast States and in the Western Pacific; Pelagic Fisheries; Additional Measures to Reduce the Incidental Catch of Seabirds in the Hawaii Pelagic Longline Fishery [Docket No. 050620162-5326-02; I.D. 061505D] (RIN: 0648-AS30) received January 6, 2006, pursuant to 5 U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A); to the Committee on Resources.
6041. A letter from the Chief, Regulations and Administrative Law, USCG, Department of Homeland Security, transmitting the Department's final rule -- Anchorage Regulations; Mississippi River Below Baton Rouge, LA, Including South and Southwest Passes [CGD08-05-016] (RIN: 1625-AA01) received December 28, 2005, pursuant to 5 U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A); to the Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure.
6042. A letter from the Chief, Regulations and Administrative Law, USCG, Department of Homeland Security, transmitting the Department's final rule -- Security Zones; Oahu, Maui, Hawaii, and Kauai, HI [CGD14-04-116] (RIN: 1625-AA87) received December 28, 2005, pursuant to 5 U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A); to the Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure.
6043. A letter from the Attorney, USCG, Department of Homeland Security, transmitting the Department's final rule
-- Marine Casualties and Investigations; Chemical Testing Following Serious Marine Incidents [USCG-2001-8773] (RIN: 1625-AA27) (Formerly RIN: 2115-AG07) received December 28, 2005, pursuant to 5 U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A); to the Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure.
6044. A letter from the Attorney-Advisor, USCG, Department of Homeland Security, transmitting the Department's final rule -- Reporting Marine Casualties [USCG-2000-6927] (RIN: 1625-AA04) (Formerly RIN: 2115-AD98) received December 28, 2005, pursuant to 5 U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A); to the Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure.
6045. A letter from the Chief, Regulations and Administrative Law, USCG, Department of Homeland Security, transmitting the Department's final rule -- Regulated Navigation Area; East Rockaway Inlet to Atlantic Beach Bridge, Nassau County, Long Island, New York [CGD01-05-106]
(RIN: 1625-AA11) received December 28, 2005, pursuant to 5 U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A); to the Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure.
6046. A letter from the Assistant Administrator for Procurement, National Aeronautics and Space Administration, transmitting the Administration's final rule -- NASA Research Announcements -- Small Business Subcontracting Plans and Publication Acknowledgements and Disclaimers (RIN: 2700-AD03) received January 3, 2006, pursuant to 5 U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A); to the Committee on Science.
6047. A letter from the Assistant Administrator for Procurement, National Aeronautics and Space Administration, transmitting the Administration's final rule -- Property Administration and Reporting for Interagency Acquisitions
(RIN: 2700-AD20) received January 3, 2006, pursuant to 5 U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A); to the Committee on Science.
6048. A letter from the National Adjutant, Disabled American Veterans, transmitting 2005 National Convention Proceedings Of The Disabled American Veterans, pursuant to 36 U.S.C. 90i and 44 U.S.C. 1332; (H. Doc. No. 109-77); to the Committee on Veterans' Affairs and ordered to be printed.
6049. A letter from the Office of Regulation Policy and Management, Veterans Benefits Administration, Department of Veterans' Affairs, transmitting the Department's final rule
-- Use of Diagnostic Code Numbers; Schedule of Ratings-Neurological Conditions and Convulsive Disorders (RIN: 2900-AM32) received January 3, 2006, pursuant to 5 U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A); to the Committee on Veterans' Affairs.
6050. A letter from the Director, Office of Personnel Management, transmitting the Office's Fiscal Year 2004 annual report on Veteran's Employment in the Federal Government, pursuant to 38 U.S.C. 4214(e)(1); to the Committee on Veterans' Affairs.
6051. A letter from the Acting Chief, Publications and Regulations Branch, Internal Revenue Service, transmitting the Service's final rule -- Information Reporting and Other Guidelines Regarding Distributions With Respect to Securities Issued by Foreign Corporations [Notice 2006-3] received December 28, 2005, pursuant to 5 U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A); to the Committee on Ways and Means.
6052. A letter from the Acting Chief, Publications and Regulations Branch, Internal Revenue Service, transmitting the Service's final rule -- Administrative, Procedural, and Miscellaneous (Rev. Proc. 2006-3) received December 28, 2005, pursuant to 5 U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A); to the Committee on Ways and Means.
6053. A letter from the Acting Chief, Publications and Regulations Branch, Internal Revenue Service, transmitting the Service's final rule -- Uniform Capitalization of Costs
(temporary), (Rev. Proc. 2006-11) received December 28, 2005, pursuant to 5 U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A); to the Committee on Ways and Means.
6054. A letter from the Acting Chief, Publications and Regulations Branch, Internal Revenue Service, transmitting the Service's final rule -- Changes in Accounting Periods and in Methods of Accounting (Rev. Proc. 2006-12) received December 28, 2005, pursuant to 5 U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A); to the Committee on Ways and Means.
6055. A letter from the Acting Chief, Publications and Regulations Branch, Internal Revenue Service, transmitting the Service's final rule -- Guidance Under Section 7874 for Determining Ownership by Former Shareholders or Partners of Domestic Entities [TD 9238] (RIN: 1545-BE94) received December 28, 2005, pursuant to 5 U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A); to the Committee on Ways and Means.
6056. A letter from the Acting Chief, Publications and Regulations Branch, Internal Revenue Service, transmitting the Service's final rule -- Weighted Average Interest Rates Update [Notice 2005-96] received December 28, 2005, pursuant to 5 U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A); to the Committee on Ways and Means.
6057. A letter from the Acting Chief, Publications and Regulations Branch, Internal Revenue Service, transmitting the Service's final rule -- Administrative, Procedural, and Miscellaneous (Rev. Proc. 2006-13) received December 28, 2005, pursuant to 5 U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A); to the Committee on Ways and Means.
6058. A letter from the Acting Chief, Publications and Regulations Branch, Internal Revenue Service, transmitting the Service's final rule -- 2005 Cumulative List of Changes in Plan Qualification Requirements [Notice 2005-101] received December 28, 2005, pursuant to 5 U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A); to the Committee on Ways and Means.
6059. A letter from the Regulations Officer, Social Security Administration, transmitting the Administration's final rule -- Medicare Part D Subsidies (RIN: 0960-AG03) received December 28, 2005, pursuant to 5 U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A); jointly to the Committees on Energy and Commerce and Ways and Means.
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