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“EXECUTIVE AND OTHER COMMUNICATIONS” mentioning the Department of Interior was published in the Senate section on pages S2966-S2968 on June 4, 2018.
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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-5327. A communication from the Chairman and Chief Executive Officer, Farm Credit Administration, transmitting, pursuant to law, the report of a rule entitled ``Standards of Conduct and Referral of Known or Suspected Criminal Violations; Standards of Conduct'' (RIN3052-AC44) received in the Office of the President pro tempore of the Senate; to the Committee on Agriculture, Nutrition, and Forestry.
EC-5328. A communication from the Director of the Regulatory Management Division, Environmental Protection Agency, transmitting, pursuant to law, the report of a rule entitled ``Defensin Proteins Derived from Spinach in Citrus Plants; Temporary Exemption from the Requirement of a Tolerance'' (FRL No. 9977-62) received during adjournment of the Senate in the Office of the President of the Senate on May 25, 2018; to the Committee on Agriculture, Nutrition, and Forestry.
EC-5329. A communication from the Congressional Review Coordinator, Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service, Department of Agriculture, transmitting, pursuant to law, the report of a rule entitled ``National Environmental Policy Act Implementing Procedures'' (RIN0579-AC60) received in the Office of the President of the Senate on May 24, 2018; to the Committee on Agriculture, Nutrition, and Forestry.
EC-5330. A communication from the Under Secretary of Defense (Acquisition and Sustainment), transmitting, pursuant to law, the Department of Defense Biennial Core Report to Congress; to the Committee on Armed Services.
EC-5331. A communication from the Senior Official performing the duties of the Under Secretary of Defense
(Personnel and Readiness) transmitting, pursuant to law, a report relative to Reserve Component Equipment Procurement and Military Construction for fiscal year 2018; to the Committee on Armed Services.
EC-5332. A communication from the Director of Defense Pricing and Procurement and Acquisition Policy, Department of Defense, transmitting, pursuant to law, the report of a rule entitled ``Defense Federal Acquisition Regulation Supplement: Repeal of DFARS Clause `Right of First Refusal of Employment-Closure of Military Installations' '' ((RIN0750-AJ54) (DFARS Case 2018-D002)) received in the Office of the President of the Senate on May 23, 2018; to the Committee on Armed Services.
EC-5333. A communication from the Director of Defense Pricing and Procurement and Acquisition Policy, Department of Defense, transmitting, pursuant to law, the report of a rule entitled ``Defense Federal Acquisition Regulation Supplement: Repeal of DFARS Provision `Representation Regarding Combating Trafficking in Persons' '' ((RIN0750-AJ67) (DFARS Case 2018-D003)) received in the Office of the President of the Senate on May 23, 2018; to the Committee on Armed Services.
EC-5334. A communication from the Director of Defense Pricing and Procurement and Acquisition Policy, Department of Defense, transmitting, pursuant to law, the report of a rule entitled ``Defense Federal Acquisition Regulation Supplement: Repeal of Restrictions on Chemical Weapons Antidote''
((RIN0750-AJ70) (DFARS Case 2018-D006)) received in the Office of the President of the Senate on May 23, 2018; to the Committee on Armed Services.
EC-5335. A communication from the Director of Defense Pricing and Procurement and Acquisition Policy, Department of Defense, transmitting, pursuant to law, the report of a rule entitled ``Defense Federal Acquisition Regulation Supplement: Delegation of Special Emergency Procurement Authority''
((RIN0750-AJ86) (DFARS Case 2018-D024)) received in the Office of the President of the Senate on May 23, 2018; to the Committee on Armed Services.
EC-5336. A communication from the Director of Defense Pricing and Procurement and Acquisition Policy, Department of Defense, transmitting, pursuant to law, the report of a rule entitled ``Defense Federal Acquisition Regulation Supplement: Modification of DFARS Clause `Riding Gang Member Requirements' '' ((RIN0750-AJ88) (DFARS Case 2018-D026)) received in the Office of the President of the Senate on May 23, 2018; to the Committee on Armed Services.
EC-5337. A communication from the Director of Defense Pricing and Procurement and Acquisition Policy, Department of Defense, transmitting, pursuant to law, the report of a rule entitled ``Defense Federal Acquisition Regulation Supplement: Micro-Purchase Threshold'' ((RIN0750-AJ34) (DFARS Case 2018-D027)) received in the Office of the President of the Senate on May 23, 2018; to the Committee on Armed Services.
EC-5338. A communication from the Director of Defense Pricing and Procurement and Acquisition Policy, Department of Defense, transmitting, pursuant to law, the report of a rule entitled ``Defense Federal Acquisition Regulation Supplement: Repeal of DFARs Provision `Alternative Line Item Structure'
'' ((RIN0750-AJ67) (DFARS Case 2018-D045)) received in the Office of the President of the Senate on May 23, 2018; to the Committee on Armed Services.
EC-5339. A communication from the Director of Defense Pricing and Procurement and Acquisition Policy, Department of Defense, transmitting, pursuant to law, the report of a rule entitled ``Defense Federal Acquisition Regulation Supplement: Repeal of DFARS Provision `Alternate A, System for Award Management' '' ((RIN0750-AJ54) (DFARS Case 2018-D044)) received in the Office of the President of the Senate on May 23, 2018; to the Committee on Armed Services.
EC-5340. A communication from the General Counsel, Government Accountability Office, transmitting, pursuant to law, a report relative to the Impoundment Control Act of 1974 and the Release of Certain Withheld Amounts; to the Committees on Appropriations; and the Budget.
EC-5341. A communication from the General Counsel, Government Accountability Office, transmitting, pursuant to law, a report relative to the Impoundment Control Act of 1974 and a Review of the President's Special Message of May 8, 2018; to the Committees on Appropriations; and the Budget.
EC-5342. A communication from the Secretary of Commerce, transmitting, pursuant to law, a report relative to violations of the Antideficiency Act; to the Committee on Appropriations.
EC-5343. A communication from the Secretary of the Treasury, transmitting, pursuant to law, 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; to the Committee on Banking, Housing, and Urban Affairs.
EC-5344. A communication from the Secretary of the Treasury, transmitting, pursuant to law, a six-month periodic report on the national emergency with respect to the Western Balkans that was declared in Executive Order 13219 of June 26, 2001; to the Committee on Banking, Housing, and Urban Affairs.
EC-5345. A communication from the Assistant Secretary for Legislative Affairs, Department of the Treasury, transmitting, pursuant to law, a report relative to material violations or suspected material violations of regulations relating to Treasury auctions and other Treasury securities offerings for the period of January 1, 2017 through December 31, 2017; to the Committee on Banking, Housing, and Urban Affairs.
EC-5346. A communication from the Secretary of Commerce, transmitting, pursuant to law, a report relative to the continuation of a national emergency declared in Executive Order 13222 with respect to the lapse of the Export Administration Act of 1979; to the Committee on Banking, Housing, and Urban Affairs.
EC-5347. A communication from the Acting Director, Bureau of Ocean Energy Management, Department of the Interior, transmitting, pursuant to law, a report entitled ``Report to Congress: The Comprehensive Inventory of U.S. Outer Continental Shelf Oil and Natural Gas Resources--2018 Update''; to the Committee on Energy and Natural Resources.
EC-5348. A communication from the General Counsel, Federal Energy Regulatory Commission, transmitting, pursuant to law, the report of a rule entitled ``Reform of Generator Interconnection Procedures and Agreements'' ((RIN1902-AF33)
(Docket No. RM17-8-000)) received in the Office of the President of the Senate on May 24, 2018; to the Committee on Energy and Natural Resources.
EC-5349. 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; Michigan; Regional Haze Progress Report'' (FRL No. 9978-61-Region 5) received during adjournment of the Senate in the Office of the President of the Senate on May 25, 2018; to the Committee on Environment and Public Works.
EC-5350. 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; New Hampshire; Nonattainment Plan for the Central New Hampshire Sulfur Dioxide Nonattainment Area'' (FRL No. 9978-27-Region 1) received during adjournment of the Senate in the Office of the President of the Senate on May 25, 2018; to the Committee on Environment and Public Works.
EC-5351. A communication from the Director of the Regulatory Management Division, Environmental Protection Agency, transmitting, pursuant to law, the report of a rule entitled ``Approval and Promulgation of Air Quality Implementation Plans; Maryland; Continuous Opacity Monitoring Requirements for Municipal Waste Combustors'' (FRL No. 9978-56-Region 3) received during adjournment of the Senate in the Office of the President of the Senate on May 25, 2018; to the Committee on Environment and Public Works.
EC-5352. A communication from the Director of the Regulatory Management Division, Environmental Protection Agency, transmitting, pursuant to law, the report of a rule entitled ``Approval and Promulgation of Air Quality Implementation Plans; Virginia; Emissions Statement Rule Certification for the 2008 Ozone National Ambient Air Quality Standard'' (FRL No. 9978-57-Region 3) received during adjournment of the Senate in the Office of the President of the Senate on May 25, 2018; to the Committee on Environment and Public Works.
EC-5353. A communication from the Director of the Regulatory Management Division, Environmental Protection Agency, transmitting, pursuant to law, the report of a rule entitled ``Approval of California Air Plan Revisions; Butte County Air Quality Management District; Stationary Source Permits'' (FRL No. 9978-18-Region 9) received during adjournment of the Senate in the Office of the President of the Senate on May 25, 2018; to the Committee on Environment and Public Works.
EC-5354. A communication from the Director of the Regulatory Management Division, Environmental Protection Agency, transmitting, pursuant to law, the report of a rule entitled ``Delegation of Authority to the States of Iowa; Kansas; Missouri; Nebraska; Lincoln-Lancaster County, NE; and City of Omaha, NE, for New Source Performance Standards
(NSPS), National Emission Standards for Hazardous Air Pollutants (NESHAP) Including Maximum Achievable Control Technology (MACT) Standards ``(FRL No. 9978-80-Region 7) received during adjournment of the Senate in the Office of the President of the Senate on May 25, 2018; to the Committee on Environment and Public Works.
EC-5355. A communication from the Acting Assistant Secretary for Legislation, Department of Health and Human Services, transmitting, pursuant to law, a report entitled
``Child Welfare Outcomes 2015: Report to Congress''; to the Committee on Finance.
EC-5356. 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 ``Indexing Adjustments for Certain Provisions under Section 36B of the Internal Revenue Code'' (Rev. Proc. 2018-34) received in the Office of the President of the Senate on May 24, 2018; to the Committee on Finance.
EC-5357. 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 ``Guidance on Certain Payments Made in Exchange for State and Local Tax Credits'' (Notice 2018-54) received during adjournment of the Senate in the Office of the President of the Senate on May 25, 2018; to the Committee on Finance.
EC-5358. 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 ``Credit for Renewable Electricity Production and Refined Coal Production, and Publication of Inflation Adjustment Factor and Reference Prices for Calendar Year 2018'' (Notice 2018-50) received during adjournment of the Senate in the Office of the President of the Senate on May 29, 2018; to the Committee on Finance.
EC-5359. 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 ``Update of 2018 Standard Mileage Rates Notice'' (Notice 2018-42) received during adjournment of the Senate in the Office of the President of the Senate on May 29, 2018; to the Committee on Finance.
EC-5360. A communication from the Assistant Secretary for Legislation, Department of Health and Human Services, transmitting, pursuant to law, a report entitled ``Report in Response to the Sunscreen Innovation Act (P.L. 113-195) Section 586G''; to the Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions.
EC-5361. A communication from the Assistant Attorney General, Office of Legislative Affairs, Department of Justice, transmitting, pursuant to law, a report relative to a fiscal year 2019 estimate for the Volunteers at Federally Supported Health Centers Assistant Act; to the Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions.
EC-5362. A communication from the Assistant Attorney General, Office of Legislative Affairs, Department of Justice, transmitting, pursuant to law, a report relative to a fiscal year 2019 estimate for the Free Clinic Program; to the Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions.
EC-5363. A communication from the Deputy White House Liaison, Department of Education, transmitting, pursuant to law, two (2) reports relative to vacancies in the Department of Education, received in the Office of the President of the Senate on May 23, 2018; to the Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions.
EC-5364. A communication from the Regulations Coordinator, Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, Department of Health and Human Services, transmitting, pursuant to law, the report of a rule entitled ``Control of Communicable Diseases; Technical Correction'' (RIN0920-AA63) received during adjournment of the Senate in the Office of the President of the Senate on May 29, 2018; to the Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions.
EC-5365. A communication from the Acting Director, Office of Communications and Legislative Affairs, Equal Employment Opportunity Commission, transmitting, pursuant to law, the Commission's Annual Sunshine Act Report for 2017; to the Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs.
EC-5366. A communication from the Federal Co-Chair, Appalachian Regional Commission, transmitting, pursuant to law, the Commission's Semiannual Report of the Inspector General for the period from October 1, 2017 through March 31, 2018; to the Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs.
EC-5367. A communication from the Secretary of Agriculture, transmitting, pursuant to law, the Semiannual Report of the Inspector General for the period from October 1, 2017 through March 31, 2018; to the Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs.
EC-5368. A communication from the Administrator of the U.S. Agency for International Development, transmitting, pursuant to law, the Semiannual Report of the Inspector General for the period from October 1, 2017 through March 31, 2018; to the Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs.
EC-5369. A joint communication from the Chairman and the General Counsel, National Labor Relations Board, transmitting, pursuant to law, the Office of Inspector General Semiannual Report for the period of October 1, 2017 through March 31, 2018; to the Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs.
EC-5370. A communication from the Chairperson of the District of Columbia Judicial Nomination Commission, transmitting, pursuant to D.C. Code 1-204.34(d)(1), the nomination of Melissa Felder Zappala to be an Associate Judge for the Superior Court of the District of Columbia; to the Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs.
EC-5371. A communication from the Deputy Archivist of the United States, National Archives and Records Administration, transmitting, pursuant to law, the report of a rule entitled
``National Industrial Security Program'' ((RIN3095-AB79) (32 CFR 2004)) received in the Office of the President of the Senate on May 24, 2018; to the Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs.
EC-5372. A communication from the Director, Administrative Office of the United States Courts, transmitting, pursuant to law, an annual report on crime victims' rights; to the Committee on the Judiciary.
EC-5373. A communication from the Assistant General Counsel, Office of Justice Programs, Department of Justice, transmitting, pursuant to law, the report of a rule entitled
``Public Safety Officers' Benefits Program'' (RIN1121-AA85) received during adjournment of the Senate in the Office of the President of the Senate on May 29, 2018; to the Committee on the Judiciary.
EC-5374. A communication from the Administrator of the General Services Administration, transmitting, pursuant to law, a report entitled ``GSA Fiscal Year 2017 Goaling Without Exclusions Report Required by Section 15(h)(3)(A)(ii) of the Small Business Act''; to the Committee on Small Business and Entrepreneurship.
EC-5375. A communication from the Deputy General Counsel, Office of Financial Assistance, Small Business Administration, transmitting, pursuant to law, the report of a rule entitled ``Debt Refinancing in 504 Loan Program''
(RIN3245-AG79) received in the Office of the President of the Senate on May 23, 2018; to the Committee on Small Business and Entrepreneurship.
EC-5376. A communication from the Attorney-Advisor, U.S. Coast Guard, Department of Homeland Security, transmitting, pursuant to law, the report of a rule entitled ``Safety Zone; Tuskegee Airmen River Days Air Show, Detroit River, Detroit, MI'' ((RIN1625-AA00) (Docket No. USCG-2018-0368)) received during adjournment of the Senate in the Office of the President of the Senate on May 25, 2018; to the Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation.
EC-5377. A communication from the Attorney-Advisor, U.S. Coast Guard, Department of Homeland Security, transmitting, pursuant to law, the report of a rule entitled ``Safety Zone; Algonac Fireworks, St. Clair River, Algonac, MI'' ((RIN1625-AA00) (Docket No. USCG-2018-0248)) received during adjournment of the Senate in the Office of the President of the Senate on May 25, 2018; to the Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation.
EC-5378. A communication from the Attorney-Advisor, U.S. Coast Guard, Department of Homeland Security, transmitting, pursuant to law, the report of a rule entitled ``Safety Zone; Neches River, Beaumont, TX'' ((RIN1625-AA00) (Docket No. USCG-2018-0376)) received during adjournment of the Senate in the Office of the President of the Senate on May 25, 2018; to the Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation.
EC-5379. A communication from the Attorney-Advisor, U.S. Coast Guard, Department of Homeland Security, transmitting, pursuant to law, the report of a rule entitled ``Safety Zone; Ohio River, Metropolis, IL'' ((RIN1625-AA00) (Docket No. USCG-2018-0077)) received during adjournment of the Senate in the Office of the President of the Senate on May 25, 2018; to the Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation.
EC-5380. A communication from the Attorney-Advisor, U.S. Coast Guard, Department of Homeland Security, transmitting, pursuant to law, the report of a rule entitled ``Safety Zone; Upper Mississippi River, St. Louis, MO'' ((RIN1625-AA00)
(Docket No. USCG-2018-0430)) received during adjournment of the Senate in the Office of the President of the Senate on May 25, 2018; to the Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation.
EC-5381. A communication from the Attorney-Advisor, U.S. Coast Guard, Department of Homeland Security, transmitting, pursuant to law, the report of a rule entitled ``Safety Zone; Navy Underwater Detonation (UNDET) Exercises, GU'' ((RIN1625-AA00) (Docket No. USCG-2017-0651)) received during adjournment of the Senate in the Office of the President of the Senate on May 25, 2018; to the Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation.
EC-5382. A communication from the Attorney-Advisor, U.S. Coast Guard, Department of Homeland Security, transmitting, pursuant to law, the report of a rule entitled ``Safety Zone; St. Clair Shore Fireworks, Lake St. Clair, St. Clair Shores, MI'' ((RIN1625-AA00) (Docket No. USCG-2018-0384)) received during adjournment of the Senate in the Office of the President of the Senate on May 25, 2018; to the Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation.
EC-5383. A communication from the Attorney-Advisor, U.S. Coast Guard, Department of Homeland Security, transmitting, pursuant to law, the report of a rule entitled ``Safety Zone; Grosse Point War Memorial Red, White, and Blue Gala Fireworks, Lake St. Clair, Grosse Pointe'' ((RIN1625-AA00)
(Docket No. USCG-2018-0266)) received during adjournment of the Senate in the Office of the President of the Senate on May 25, 2018; to the Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation.
EC-5384. A communication from the Attorney-Advisor, U.S. Coast Guard, Department of Homeland Security, transmitting, pursuant to law, the report of a rule entitled ``Safety Zone; Bay-Rama Fish Fly Festival, Lake St. Clair, New Baltimore, MI'' ((RIN1625-AA00) (Docket No. USCG-2018-0425)) received during adjournment of the Senate in the Office of the President of the Senate on May 25, 2018; to the Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation.
EC-5385. A communication from the Attorney-Advisor, U.S. Coast Guard, Department of Homeland Security, transmitting, pursuant to law, the report of a rule entitled ``Safety Zone; Ohio River mile mark 27.8 to mile marker 28.2, Vanport, PA''
((RIN1625-AA00) (Docket No. USCG-2018-0441)) received during adjournment of the Senate in the Office of the President of the Senate on May 25, 2018; to the Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation.
EC-5386. A communication from the Attorney-Advisor, U.S. Coast Guard, Department of Homeland Security, transmitting, pursuant to law, the report of a rule entitled ``Safety Zone; Laguna Madre, South Padre Island, TX'' ((RIN1625-AA00)
(Docket No. USCG-2018-0444)) received during adjournment of the Senate in the Office of the President of the Senate on May 25, 2018; to the Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation.
EC-5387. A communication from the Attorney-Advisor, U.S. Coast Guard, Department of Homeland Security, transmitting, pursuant to law, the report of a rule entitled ``Safety Zone; Ohio Street Beach Swim Course, Lake Michigan, Chicago Harbor, Chicago, IL'' ((RIN1625-AA00) (Docket No. USCG-2017-1066)) received during adjournment of the Senate in the Office of the President of the Senate on May 25, 2018; to the Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation.
EC-5388. A communication from the Attorney-Advisor, U.S. Coast Guard, Department of Homeland Security, transmitting, pursuant to law, the report of a rule entitled ``Safety Zone; Bath Creek, Bath, NC'' ((RIN1625-AA00) (Docket No. USCG-2018-0416)) received during adjournment of the Senate in the Office of the President of the Senate on May 25, 2018; to the Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation.
EC-5389. A communication from the Attorney-Advisor, U.S. Coast Guard, Department of Homeland Security, transmitting, pursuant to law, the report of a rule entitled ``Safety Zone; Corpus Christi Ship Channel, Corpus Christi, TX'' ((RIN1625-AA00) (Docket No. USCG-2018-0339)) received during adjournment of the Senate in the Office of the President of the Senate on May 25, 2018; to the Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation.
EC-5390. A communication from the Attorney-Advisor, U.S. Coast Guard, Department of Homeland Security, transmitting, pursuant to law, the report of a rule entitled ``Safety Zone; SF State University Graduation Fireworks Display, San Francisco Bay, San Francisco, CA'' ((RIN1625-AA00) (Docket No. USCG-2018-0420)) received during adjournment of the Senate in the Office of the President of the Senate on May 25, 2018; to the Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation.
EC-5391. A communication from the Attorney-Advisor, U.S. Coast Guard, Department of Homeland Security, transmitting, pursuant to law, the report of a rule entitled ``Special Local Regulation; Monongahela, Allegheny, and Ohio Rivers, Pittsburg Pennsylvania'' ((RIN1625-AA00) (Docket No. USCG-2018-0224)) received during adjournment of the Senate in the Office of the President of the Senate on May 25, 2018; to the Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation.
EC-5392. A communication from the Attorney-Advisor, U.S. Coast Guard, Department of Homeland Security, transmitting, pursuant to law, the report of a rule entitled ``Special Local Regulation; Monongahela, Allegheny, and Ohio Rivers, Pittsburg Pennsylvania'' ((RIN1625-AA00) (Docket No. USCG-2018-0320)) received during adjournment of the Senate in the Office of the President of the Senate on May 25, 2018; to the Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation.
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