Congressional Record publishes “EXECUTIVE COMMUNICATIONS, ETC.” on Jan. 8, 2020

Volume 166, No. 4 covering the 2nd Session of the 116th Congress (2019 - 2020) was published by the Congressional Record.

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“EXECUTIVE COMMUNICATIONS, ETC.” mentioning the Department of Interior was published in the House of Representatives section on pages H61-H62 on Jan. 8, 2020.

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:

3423. A letter from the Acting Under Secretary, Personnel and Readiness, Department of Defense, transmitting a report titled ``Current Challenges in Recruiting and Retaining Mental Health Professionals'', pursuant to Senate Report 115-290, page 211; to the Committee on Armed Services.

3424. A letter from the Secretary, Department of Commerce, transmitting a Periodic Report on the National Emergency Caused by the Lapse of the Export Administration Act of 1979 for February 26, 2019 -- August 25, 2019, pursuant to 50 U.S.C. 1703(c); Public Law 95-223, Sec 204(c); (91 Stat. 1627) and 50 U.S.C. 1641(c); Public Law 94-412, Sec. 401(c);

(90 Stat. 1257); to the Committee on Foreign Affairs.

3425. A letter from the Assistant Secretary, Bureau of Legislative Affairs, Department of State, transmitting Transmittal No. DDTC 19-067, pursuant to the reporting requirements of Section 36(c) of the Arms Export Control Act; to the Committee on Foreign Affairs.

3426. A letter from the Chief Executive Officer and Chief Operating Officer, Department of Defense, Armed Forces Retirement Home, transmitting the Performance and Accountability Report and Senior Medial Advisor Report for fiscal year 2019, pursuant to 24 U.S.C. 411(h); Public Law 101-510, Sec. 1511 (as added by Public Law 107-107, Sec. 1403); (115 Stat. 1259); to the Committee on Oversight and Reform.

3427. A letter from the Chairman, Council of the District of Columbia, transmitting D.C. Act 23-189, ``Medical Marijuana Plant Count Elimination Temporary Amendment Act of 2019'', pursuant to Public Law 93-198, Sec. 602(c)(1); (87 Stat. 814); to the Committee on Oversight and Reform.

3428. A letter from the Chairman, Council of the District of Columbia, transmitting D.C. ACT 23-184, ``Alcoholic Beverage Enforcement Amendment Act of 2019'', pursuant to Public Law 93-198, Sec. 602(c)(1); (87 Stat. 814); to the Committee on Oversight and Reform.

3429. A letter from the Chairman, Council of the District of Columbia, transmitting D.C. ACT 23-185, ``Alcoholic Beverage Control Board License Categories, Endorsements, and Hourly and Percentage Rate Amendment Act of 2019'', pursuant to Public Law 93-198, Sec. 602(c)(1); (87 Stat. 814); to the Committee on Oversight and Reform.

3430. A letter from the Chairman, Council of the District of Columbia, transmitting D.C. ACT 23-186, ``Alcoholic Beverage Procedural and Technical Amendment Act of 2019'', pursuant to Public Law 93-198, Sec. 602(c)(1); (87 Stat. 814); to the Committee on Oversight and Reform.

3431. A letter from the Chairman, Council of the District of Columbia, transmitting D.C. ACT 23-187, ``Charter School Property Tax Clarification Amendment Act of 2019'', pursuant to Public Law 93-198, Sec. 602(c)(1); (87 Stat. 814); to the Committee on Oversight and Reform.

3432. A letter from the Chairman, Council of the District of Columbia, transmitting D.C. ACT 23-188, ``Manufacturer and Pub Permit Parity Amendment Act of 2019'', pursuant to Public Law 93-198, Sec. 602(c)(1); (87 Stat. 814); to the Committee on Oversight and Reform.

3433. A letter from the Senior Advisor, Office of Assistant Secretary for Legislation, Department of Health and Human Services, transmitting a notification of a federal vacancy, designation of acting officer, and change in previously submitted reported information, pursuant to 5 U.S.C. 3349(a); Public Law 105-277, 151(b); (112 Stat. 2681-614); to the Committee on Oversight and Reform.

3434. A letter from the Chief Administrative Officer, transmitting the quarterly report of receipts and expenditures of appropriations and other funds for the period October 1, 2019, to December 31, 2019, pursuant to 2 U.S.C. 104a (H. Doc. No. 116--93); to the Committee on House Administration and ordered to be printed.

3435. A letter from the Secretary, Department of the Interior, transmitting the Annual Operating Plan for Colorado River System Reservoirs for 2020, pursuant to the Colorado River Basin Project Act of September 30, 1968; to the Committee on Natural Resources.

3436. A letter from the Director, Administrative Office of the United States Courts, transmitting a compilation and summary of reports received from chief district judges detailing each public event conducted in accordance with the law's requirements during the previous fiscal year, pursuant to Public Law 115-237, Sec. 4(b)(1); (132 Stat. 2449); to the Committee on the Judiciary.

3437. A letter from the Senior Attorney, Office of Chief Counsel, Department of Transportation, transmitting the Department's final rule -- Training, Qualification, and Oversight for Safety-Related Railroad Employees [Docket No.: FRA-2019-0095, Notice No.: 2] (RIN: 2130-AC86) received December 30, 2019, pursuant to 5 U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A); Public Law 104-121, Sec. 251; (110 Stat. 868); to the Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure.

3438. A letter from the Management and Program Analyst, FAA, Department of Transportation, transmitting the Department's final rule -- Amendment of Class E Airspace; Grove City, PA [Docket No.: FAA-2019-0590; Airspace Docket No.: 19-AEA-10] (RIN: 2120-AA66) received January 2, 2020, pursuant to 5 U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A); Public Law 104-121, Sec. 251; (110 Stat. 868); to the Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure.

3439. A letter from the Management and Program Analyst, FAA, Department of Transportation, transmitting the Department's final rule -- Amendment of Class E Airspace; Pittsfield, MA [Docket No.: FAA-2019-0563; Airspace Docket No.: 19-ANE-4] (RIN: 2120-AA66) received January 2, 2020, pursuant to 5 U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A); Public Law 104-121, Sec. 251; (110 Stat. 868); to the Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure.

3440. A letter from the Management and Program Analyst, FAA, Department of Transportation, transmitting the Department's final rule -- Establishment of Class E Airspace, St. Simons, GA, and Brunswick, GA; Revocation of Class E Airspace, Brunswick, GA; and, Amendment of Class E Airspace, Brunswick, GA [Docket No.: FAA-2019-0591; Airspace Docket No.: 19-ASO-15] (RIN: 2120-AA66) received January 2, 2020, pursuant to 5 U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A); Public Law 104-121, Sec. 251; (110 Stat. 868); to the Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure.

3441. A letter from the Management and Program Analyst, FAA, Department of Transportation, transmitting the Department's final rule -- Revocation and Amendment of the Class E Airspace; Lafayette, LA [Docket No.: FAA-2019-0613; Airspace Docket No.: 19-ASW-9] (RIN: 2120-AA66) received January 2, 2020, pursuant to 5 U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A); Public Law 104-121, Sec. 251; (110 Stat. 868); to the Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure.

3442. A letter from the Management and Program Analyst, FAA, Department of Transportation, transmitting the Department's final rule -- Standard Instrument Approach Procedures, and Takeoff Minimums and Obstacle Departure Procedures; Miscellaneous Amendments [Docket No.: 31287; Amdt. No.: 3883] received January 2, 2019, pursuant to 5 U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A); Public Law 104-121, Sec. 251; (110 Stat. 868); to the Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure.

3443. A letter from the Management and Program Analyst, FAA, Department of Transportation, transmitting the Department's final rule -- Standard Instrument Approach Procedures, and Takeoff Minimums and Obstacle Departure Procedures; Miscellaneous Amendments [Docket No.: 31288; Amdt. No.: 3884] received January 2, 2020, pursuant to 5 U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A); Public Law 104-121, Sec. 251; (110 Stat. 868); to the Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure.

3444. A letter from the Management and Program Analyst, FAA, Department of Transportation, transmitting the Department's final rule -- Airworthiness Directives; The Boeing Company Airplanes [Docket No.: FAA-2019-0992; Product Identifier 2019-NM-197-AD; Amendment 39-21016; AD 2019-25-17]