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“EXECUTIVE AND OTHER COMMUNICATIONS” mentioning the Federal Reserve System was published in the Senate section on pages S12320-S12321 on Dec. 3, 2009.
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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-3855. A communication from the Program Analyst, Federal Aviation Administration, Department of Transportation, transmitting, pursuant to law, the report of a rule entitled
``Airworthiness Directives; SOCATA Model TBM 700 Airplanes''
((RIN2120-AA64)(Docket No. FAA-2009-0557)) as received during adjournment of the Senate in the Office of the President of the Senate on November 24, 2009; to the Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation.
EC-3856. A communication from the Program Analyst, Federal Aviation Administration, Department of Transportation, transmitting, pursuant to law, the report of a rule entitled
``Airworthiness Directives; Airbus Model A318-111, -112, A319, A320, and A321 Series Airplanes'' ((RIN2120-AA64)(Docket No. FAA-2008-1215)) as received during adjournment of the Senate in the Office of the President of the Senate on November 24, 2009; to the Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation.
EC-3857. A communication from the Program Analyst, Federal Aviation Administration, Department of Transportation, transmitting, pursuant to law, the report of a rule entitled
``Airworthiness Directives; Saab AB, Saab Aerosystems Model SAAB 340A (SAAB/SF340A) and SAAB 340B Airplanes'' ((RIN2120-AA64)(Docket No. FAA-2009-0134)) as received during adjournment of the Senate in the Office of the President of the Senate on November 24, 2009; to the Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation.
EC-3858. A communication from the Program Analyst, Federal Aviation Administration, Department of Transportation, transmitting, pursuant to law, the report of a rule entitled
``Airworthiness Directives; PIAGGIO AERO INDUSTRIES S.p.A Model PIAGGIO P-180 Airplanes'' ((RIN2120-AA64)(Docket No. FAA-2009-0699)) as received during adjournment of the Senate in the Office of the President of the Senate on November 24, 2009; to the Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation.
EC-3859. A communication from the Program Analyst, Federal Aviation Administration, Department of Transportation, transmitting, pursuant to law, the report of a rule entitled
``Airworthiness Directives; Hawker Beechcraft Corporation
(Type Certificate previously held by Raytheon Aircraft Company) Models 1900, 1900C, and 1900D Airplanes'' ((RIN2120-AA64)(Docket No. FAA-2009-0165)) as received during adjournment of the Senate in the Office of the President of the Senate on November 24, 2009; to the Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation.
EC-3860. A communication from the Program Analyst, Federal Aviation Administration, Department of Transportation, transmitting, pursuant to law, the report of a rule entitled
``Airworthiness Directives; Bombardier Model CL-600-2B19
(Regional Jet Series 100 & 440) Airplanes'' ((RIN2120-AA64)(Docket No. FAA-2009-0310)) as received during adjournment of the Senate in the Office of the President of the Senate on November 24, 2009; to the Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation.
EC-3861. A communication from the Regulatory Analyst, Grain Inspection, Packers and Stockyards Administration, Department of Agriculture, transmitting, pursuant to law, the report of a rule entitled ``Poultry Contracts; Initiation, Performance, and Termination'' (RIN0580-AA98) received in the Office of the President of the Senate on November 30, 2009; to the Committee on Agriculture, Nutrition, and Forestry.
EC-3862. A communication from the Administrator, Fruit and Vegetable Programs, Department of Agriculture, transmitting, pursuant to law, the report of a rule entitled ``Apricots Grown in Designated Counties in Washington; Decreased Assessment Rate'' (Docket No. AMS-FV-09-0038; FV09-922-1 FIR) received in the Office of the President of the Senate on November 30, 2009; to the Committee on Agriculture, Nutrition, and Forestry.
EC-3863. A communication from the Deputy Secretary of Defense, transmitting the report of (12) officers authorized to wear the insignia of the grade of major general in accordance with title 10, United States Code, section 777; to the Committee on Armed Services.
EC-3864. A communication from the Director of Defense Procurement and Acquisition Policy, Department of Defense, transmitting, pursuant to law, the report of a rule entitled
``Defense Federal Acquisition Regulation Supplement; Definitions of Component and Domestic Manufacture'' (DFARS Case 2005-D010) received in the Office of the President of the Senate on November 30, 2009; to the Committee on Armed Services.
EC-3865. A communication from the Under Secretary of Defense (Acquisition and Technology), transmitting, pursuant to law, an annual report on the Mentor-Protege Program for fiscal years 2007 and 2008; to the Committee on Armed Services.
EC-3866. A communication from the Regulatory Specialist, Office of the Comptroller of the Currency, Department of the Treasury, transmitting, pursuant to law, the report of a rule entitled ``Risk-Based Capital Guidelines; Capital Adequacy Guidelines; Capital Maintenance; Capital-Residential Mortgage Loans Modified Pursuant to the Home Affordable Mortgage Program'' (RIN1557-AD25) received in the Office of the President of the Senate on November 30, 2009; to the Committee on Banking, Housing, and Urban Affairs.
EC-3867. A communication from the Regulatory Specialist, Office of the Comptroller of the Currency, Department of the Treasury, transmitting, pursuant to law, the report of a rule entitled ``Final Model Privacy Form Under the Gramm-Leach-Bliley Act'' (RIN1557-AC80) received in the Office of the President of the Senate on November 30, 2009; to the Committee on Banking, Housing, and Urban Affairs.
EC-3868. A communication from the Assistant to the Board of Governors, Federal Reserve System, transmitting, pursuant to law, the report of a rule entitled ``Truth in Lending--Interim Final Rule; Request for Public Comment'' (Regulation Z; Docket No. R-1378) received in the Office of the President of the Senate on November 30, 2009; to the Committee on Banking, Housing, and Urban Affairs.
EC-3869. A communication from the Office Manager, Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services, Department of Health and Human Services, transmitting, pursuant to law, the report of a rule entitled ``Medicaid Program: State Flexibility for Medicaid Benefit Packages and Premiums and Cost Sharing''
(RIN0938-AP72 and RIN0938-AP73) received in the Office of the President of the Senate on November 30, 2009; to the Committee on Finance.
EC-3870. A communication from the Chairman of the U.S. International Trade Commission, transmitting, pursuant to law, a report relative to the Commission's Strategic Plan covering the period from fiscal year 2009 through fiscal year 2014; to the Committee on Finance.
EC-3871. A communication from the President of the United States, transmitting, pursuant to law, a report relative to an alternative plan for pay increases for civilian Federal employees covered by the General Schedule and certain other pay systems in January 2010; to the Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs.
EC-3872. A communication from the Director, Office of Management and Budget, Executive Office of the President, transmitting, pursuant to law, a report relative to unvouchered expenditures; to the Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs.
EC-3873. A communication from the Chairman of the Council of the District of Columbia, transmitting, pursuant to law, a report on D.C. Act 18-233, ``Neighborhood Supermarket Tax Relief Clarification Temporary Act of 2009''; to the Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs.
EC-3874. A communication from the Chairman of the Council of the District of Columbia, transmitting, pursuant to law, a report on D.C. Act 18-232, ``First Congregational United Church of Christ Property Tax Abatement Temporary Act of 2009''; to the Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs.
EC-3875. A communication from the Chairman of the Council of the District of Columbia, transmitting, pursuant to law, a report on D.C. Act 18-231, ``Police and Firefighter Post-Retirement Health Benefits Temporary Amendment Act of 2009''; to the Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs.
EC-3876. A communication from the Acting Director, U.S. Trade and Development Agency, transmitting, pursuant to law, the Agency's Performance and Accountability Report for fiscal year 2009; to the Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs.
EC-3877. A communication from the Chairman, Securities and Exchange Commission, transmitting, pursuant to law, the Office of Inspector General's Semiannual Report for the period of April 1, 2009, through September 30, 2009; to the Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs.
EC-3878. A communication from the Chairman, National Endowment for the Arts, transmitting, pursuant to law, the Office of Inspector General's Semiannual Report as well as the Chairman's Report on Final Action for the period of April 1, 2009 through September 30, 2009; to the Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs.
EC-3879. A communication from the Administrator, National Aeronautics and Space Administration, transmitting, pursuant to law, the Administration's Performance and Accountability Report for fiscal year 2009; to the Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs.
EC-3880. A communication from the Chairman, Board of Governors, U.S. Postal Service, transmitting, pursuant to law, the Semiannual Report on the Audit, Investigative, and Security Activities of the U.S. Postal Service for the period of April 1, 2009 through September 30, 2009; to the Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs.
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