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“EXECUTIVE AND OTHER COMMUNICATIONS” mentioning the Department of Interior was published in the Senate section on pages S6187-S6188 on Sept. 17, 2018.
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 AND OTHER COMMUNICATIONS
The following communications were laid before the Senate, together with accompanying papers, reports, and documents, and were referred as indicated:
EC-6485. A communication from the Director of the Regulatory Management Division, Environmental Protection Agency, transmitting, pursuant to law, the report of a rule entitled ``Afidopyropen; Pesticide Tolerances'' (FRL No. 9976-65) received in the Office of the President of the Senate on September 12, 2018; to the Committee on Agriculture, Nutrition, and Forestry.
EC-6486. A communication from the Director of the Regulatory Management Division, Environmental Protection Agency, transmitting, pursuant to law, the report of a rule entitled ``Bacteriophage Active Against Erwinia amylovora; Exemption from the Requirement of a Tolerance'' (FRL No. 9983-18) received in the Office of the President of the Senate on September 12, 2018; to the Committee on Agriculture, Nutrition, and Forestry.
EC-6487. A communication from the Director of the Regulatory Management Division, Environmental Protection Agency, transmitting, pursuant to law, the report of a rule entitled ``Bacteriophage Active against Xanthomonas citri subsp. citri; Exemption from the Requirement of a Tolerance''
(FRL No. 9983-10) received in the Office of the President of the Senate on September 12, 2018; to the Committee on Agriculture, Nutrition, and Forestry.
EC-6488. A communication from the Director of the Regulatory Management Division, Environmental Protection Agency, transmitting, pursuant to law, the report of a rule entitled ``Pepino mosaic virus, strain CH2, isolate 1906; Exemption from the Requirement of a Tolerance'' (FRL No. 9983-31) received in the Office of the President of the Senate on September 12, 2018; to the Committee on Agriculture, Nutrition, and Forestry.
EC-6489. A communication from the Secretary of Energy, transmitting, pursuant to law, a report entitled ``Department of Energy Activities Relating to the Defense Nuclear Facilities Safety Board, Fiscal Year 2017''; to the Committees on Appropriations; Armed Services; and Energy and Natural Resources.
EC-6490. A communication from the Secretary of Veterans Affairs, transmitting, pursuant to law, a report relative to a violation of the Antideficiency Act; to the Committee on Appropriations.
EC-6491. A communication from the Secretary of Defense, transmitting a report on the approved retirement of General Carlton D. Everhart II, United States Air Force, and his advancement to the grade of general on the retired list; to the Committee on Armed Services.
EC-6492. A communication from the Director, Naval Reactors, Naval Nuclear Propulsion Program, transmitting, pursuant to law, the Naval Nuclear Propulsion Program's reports on environmental monitoring and radioactive waste disposal, radiation exposure, and occupational safety and health; to the Committee on Armed Services.
EC-6493. A communication from the Acting Director, Bureau of Consumer Financial Protection, transmitting, pursuant to law, a report entitled ``Truth in Lending (Regulation Z) Annual Threshold Adjustments (Credit Cards, HOEPA, and Qualified Mortgages)'' (12 CFR Part 1026) received during adjournment of the Senate in the Office of the President of the Senate on September 13, 2018; to the Committee on Banking, Housing, and Urban Affairs.
EC-6494. A communication from the Counsel, Legal Division, Bureau of Consumer Financial Protection, transmitting, pursuant to law, the report of a rule entitled ``Partial Exemptions from the Requirements of the Home Mortgage Disclosure Act under the Economic Growth, Regulatory Relief, and Consumer Protection Act (Regulation C)'' (RIN3170-AA81) received during adjournment of the Senate in the Office of the President of the Senate on September 7, 2018; to the Committee on Banking, Housing, and Urban Affairs.
EC-6495. A communication from the Principal Deputy Assistant Secretary for Water and Science, National Park Service, Department of the Interior, transmitting, pursuant to law, the report of a rule entitled ``Transporting Bows and Crossbows Across National Park System Units'' (RIN1024-AE44) received in the Office of the President of the Senate on September 12, 2018; to the Committee on Energy and Natural Resources.
EC-6496. A communication from the Administrator of the Environmental Protection Agency, transmitting, pursuant to law, a report entitled ``Implementing the BEACH Act of 2000: 2018 Report to Congress''; to the Committee on Environment and Public Works.
EC-6497. A communication from the Director of the Regulatory Management Division, Environmental Protection Agency, transmitting, pursuant to law, the report of a rule entitled ``Air Plan Approval; Oregon; Interstate Transport Requirements for the 2012 PM2.5 NAAQS'' (FRL No. 9983-95-Region 10) received in the Office of the President of the Senate on September 12, 2018; to the Committee on Environment and Public Works.
EC-6498. A communication from the Director of the Regulatory Management Division, Environmental Protection Agency, transmitting, pursuant to law, the report of a rule entitled ``Air Plan Approval; Tennessee: Knox County NSR Reform'' (FRL No. 9983-75-Region 4) received in the Office of the President of the Senate on September 12, 2018; to the Committee on Environment and Public Works.
EC-6499. A communication from the Director of the Regulatory Management Division, Environmental Protection Agency, transmitting, pursuant to law, the report of a rule entitled ``Air Plan Approval; Washington; Interstate Transport Requirements for the 2015 Ozone NAAQS'' (FRL No. 9983-83-Region 10) received in the Office of the President of the Senate on September 12, 2018; to the Committee on Environment and Public Works.
EC-6500. A communication from the Director of the Regulatory Management Division, Environmental Protection Agency, transmitting, pursuant to law, the report of a rule entitled ``Air Plan Approval; Wisconsin; Particulate Matter Standard'' (FRL No. 9982-61-Region 5) received in the Office of the President of the Senate on September 12, 2018; to the Committee on Environment and Public Works.
EC-6501. A communication from the Director of the Regulatory Management Division, Environmental Protection Agency, transmitting, pursuant to law, the report of a rule entitled ``National Oil and Hazardous Substances Pollution Contingency Plan National Priorities List: Partial Deletion of the Beloit Corporation Superfund Site'' (FRL No. 9983-84-Region 5) received in the Office of the President of the Senate on September 12, 2018; to the Committee on Environment and Public Works.
EC-6502. A communication from the Director of the Regulatory Management Division, Environmental Protection Agency, transmitting, pursuant to law, the report of a rule entitled ``National Oil and Hazardous Substances Pollution Contingency Plan; National Priorities List: Deletion of the Old Southington Landfill Superfund Site'' (FRL No. 9983-63-Region 1) received in the Office of the President of the Senate on September 12, 2018; to the Committee on Environment and Public Works.
EC-6503. A communication from the Director of the Regulatory Management Division, Environmental Protection Agency, transmitting, pursuant to law, the report of a rule entitled ``National Oil and Hazardous Substances Pollution Contingency Plan; National Priorities List: Deletion of the Recticon/Allied Steel Superfund Site'' (FRL No. 9983-74-Region 3) received in the Office of the President of the Senate on September 12, 2018; to the Committee on Environment and Public Works.
EC-6504. A communication from the Director of the Regulatory Management Division, Environmental Protection Agency, transmitting, pursuant to law, the report of a rule entitled ``National Priorities List'' (FRL No. 9983-69-OLEM) received in the Office of the President of the Senate on September 12, 2018; to the Committee on Environment and Public Works.
EC-6505. A communication from the Director of the Regulatory Management Division, Environmental Protection Agency, transmitting, pursuant to law, the report of a rule entitled ``New Source Performance Standards and National Emission Standards for Hazardous Air Pollutants; Delegation of Authority to New Mexico'' (FRL No. 9983-62-Region 6) received in the Office of the President of the Senate on September 12, 2018; to the Committee on Environment and Public Works.
EC-6506. A communication from the Director of the Regulatory Management Division, Environmental Protection Agency, transmitting, pursuant to law, the report of a rule entitled ``Significant New Use Rules on Certain Chemical Substances'' (FRL No. 9983-14) received in the Office of the President of the Senate on September 12, 2018; to the Committee on Environment and Public Works.
EC-6507. A communication from the Director of Congressional Affairs, Office of Nuclear Material Safety and Safeguards, Nuclear Regulatory Commission, transmitting, pursuant to law, the report of a rule entitled ``Management Directive 6.3, `The Rulemaking Process''' received during adjournment of the Senate in the Office of the President of the Senate on September 13, 2018; to the Committee on Environment and Public Works.
EC-6508. A communication from the Acting Commissioner, Social Security Administration, transmitting, pursuant to law, a report relative to Supplemental Security Income (SSI) non-medical redeterminations for fiscal year 2014; to the Committee on Finance.
EC-6509. A communication from the Acting Commissioner, Social Security Administration, transmitting, pursuant to law, a report relative to Supplemental Security Income (SSI) non-medical redeterminations for fiscal year 2013; to the Committee on Finance.
EC-6510. A communication from the Chief of the Publications and Regulations Branch, Internal Revenue Service, Department of the Treasury, transmitting, pursuant to law, the report of a rule entitled ``Section 965 Inclusions and RIC Excise Taxes'' (Notice 2018-47) received in the Office of the President of the Senate on September 12, 2018; to the Committee on Finance.
EC-6511. A communication from the Chief of the Publications and Regulations Branch, Internal Revenue Service, Department of the Treasury, transmitting, pursuant to law, the report of a rule entitled ``2018 Section 43 Inflation Adjustment'' (Notice 2018-49) received in the Office of the President of the Senate on September 12, 2018; to the Committee on Finance.
EC-6512. A communication from the Deputy Secretary of Defense, transmitting, pursuant to law, notification of the Department's intent to return the Bells of Balangiga to the Philippines (OSS-2018-1077); to the Committee on Foreign Relations.
EC-6513. A communication from the Acting Assistant Secretary, Legislative Affairs, Department of State, transmitting, pursuant to law, a report entitled ``Report to Congress on Global Trade Relating to Iran for 2016''; to the Committee on Foreign Relations.
EC-6514. A communication from the Acting Assistant Secretary for Legislation, Department of Health and Human Services, transmitting, pursuant to law, a report entitled
``Fiscal Year 2017 Annual Progress Report to Congress on the C.W. Bill Young Cell Transplantation Program and the National Cord Blood Inventory Program''; to the Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions.
EC-6515. A communication from the Acting Assistant Secretary for Legislation, Department of Health and Human Services, transmitting, pursuant to law, a report entitled
``2017 National Healthcare Quality and Disparities Report''; to the Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions.
EC-6516. A communication from the Librarian of Congress, transmitting, pursuant to law, the Annual Report of the Librarian of Congress for fiscal year 2017; to the Committee on Rules and Administration.
EC-6517. A communication from the Chair, Federal Election Commission, transmitting, pursuant to law, a report relative to its budget request for fiscal year 2020; to the Committee on Rules and Administration.
EC-6518. A communication from the Acting Executive Director, Consumer Product Safety Commission, transmitting, pursuant to law, the Commission's 2017 Annual Report to the President and Congress; to the Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation.
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