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“AUTHORITY FOR COMMITTEES TO MEET” mentioning the U.S. Dept. of Transportation was published in the Senate section on pages S8425 on Sept. 12, 2000.
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AUTHORITY FOR COMMITTEES TO MEET
committee on agriculture, nutrition and forestry
Mr. ROTH. Mr. President, I ask unanimous consent that the Committee on Agriculture, Nutrition, and Forestry be authorized to meet during the session of the Senate on Tuesday, September 12, 2000. The purpose of this hearing will be to review the operation of the Office of Civil Rights, USDA, and the role of the Office of General Counsel, USDA.
The PRESIDING OFFICER. Without objection, it is so ordered.
committee on commerce, science, and transportation
Mr. ROTH. Mr. President, I ask unanimous consent that the Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation be authorized to meet on Tuesday, September 12, 2000, at 9:30 a.m. on Firestone tire recall.
The PRESIDING OFFICER. Without objection, it is so ordered.
committee on environment and public works
Mr. ROTH. Mr. President, I ask unanimous consent that the Committee on Environment and Public Works be authorized to meet during the session of the Senate on Tuesday, September 12, at 9:30 a.m. to conduct a hearing on proposed U.S. Department of Transportation regulations on planning and environment.
The PRESIDING OFFICER. Without objection, it is so ordered.
committee on foreign relations
Mr. ROTH. Mr. President, I ask unanimous consent that the Committee on Foreign Relations be authorized to meet during the session of the Senate on Tuesday, September 12, 2000 at 9:30 a.m. to hold a hearing
(agenda attached).
The PRESIDING OFFICER. Without objection, it is so ordered.
subcommittee on housing and transportation
Mr. ROTH. Mr. President, I ask unanimous consent that the Subcommittee on Housing and Transportation of the Committee on Banking, Housing, and Urban Affairs be authorized to meet during the session of the Senate on Tuesday, September 12, 2000, to conduct a hearing on
``congressional proposals impacting F.H.A. reserves.''
The PRESIDING OFFICER. Without objection, it is so ordered.
subcommittee on water and power
Mr. ROTH. Mr. President, I ask unanimous consent that the Subcommittee on Water and Power of the Committee on Energy and Natural Resources be authorized to meet during the session of the Senate on Tuesday, September 12 at 2:30 p.m. to conduct an oversight hearing. The subcommittee will receive testimony on the status of the Biological Opinions of the National Marine Fisheries Service and the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service on the operations of the Federal hydropower system of the Columbia River.
The PRESIDING OFFICER. Without objection, it is so ordered.
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