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“EXECUTIVE COMMUNICATIONS, ETC.” mentioning the Department of Interior was published in the House of Representatives section on pages H6617 on Aug. 25, 2017.
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:
2314. A letter from the Secretary, Department of Defense, transmitting a letter on the approved retirement of Admiral Michelle J. Howard, United States Navy, and her advancement to the grade of admiral on the retired list, pursuant to 10 U.S.C. 1370(c)(1); Public Law 96-513, Sec. 112 (as amended by Public Law 104-106, Sec. 502(b)); (110 Stat. 293); to the Committee on Armed Services.
2315. A letter from the Director, Office of Congressional Affairs, Nuclear Regulatory Commission, transmitting the Commission's NUREG -- Volumes 1 and 2, NUREG-2192, Generic Aging Lessons Learned for Subsequent License Renewal (GALL-SLR) Report and Standard Review Plan for Review of Subsequent License Renewal Applications for Nuclear Power Plants received August 15, 2017, 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.
2316. A letter from the Director, International Cooperation, Acquisition, Technology, and Logistics, Office of the Under Secretary, Department of Defense, transmitting Transmittal No. 06-17, pursuant to the reporting requirements of Section 27(f) of the Arms Export Control Act and Executive Order 13637; to the Committee on Foreign Affairs.
2317. A letter from the Deputy Assistant Secretary, Bureau of Legislative Affairs, Department of State, transmitting the Department's annual report for 2016 on Voting Practices in the United Nations, pursuant to Sec. 406 of Public Law 101-246, as amended by Public Law 108-447; to the Committee on Foreign Affairs.
2318. A letter from the Auditor, Office of the District of Columbia Auditor, transmitting a report entitled, ``Fiscal Year 2016 Annual Report on Advisory Neighborhood Commissions''; to the Committee on Oversight and Government Reform.
2319. A letter from the Associate General Counsel for General Law, Office of the Secretary, Department of Homeland Security, transmitting a notification of a vacancy and designation of acting officer, pursuant to 5 U.S.C. 3349(a); Public Law 105-277, 151(b); (112 Stat. 2681-614); to the Committee on Oversight and Government Reform.
2320. A letter from the Director, Office of Regulatory Affairs and Collaborative Action, Department of the Interior, transmitting the Department's final rule -- Waiving Departmental Review of Appraisals and Valuations of Indian Property [167A2100DD/AAKC001030/A0A501010.999900] (RIN: 1093-AA20) received August 16, 2017, pursuant to 5 U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A); Public Law 104-121, Sec. 251; (110 Stat. 868); to the Committee on Natural Resources.
2321. A letter from the Deputy Assistant Secretary, Bureau of Legislative Affairs, Department of State, transmitting the Department's final rule -- Visas: Documentation of Nonimmigrants Under the Immigration and Nationality Act, as Amended (RIN: 1400-AD30) received August 15, 2017, 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.
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