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“EXECUTIVE AND OTHER COMMUNICATIONS” mentioning the Department of Interior was published in the Senate section on pages S3502-S3504 on March 11, 2003.
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EXECUTIVE AND OTHER COMMUNICATIONS
The following communications were laid before the Senate, together with accompanying papers, reports, and documents, which were referred as indicated:
EC-1496. A communication from the Acting Deputy Principal Associate Administrator, Environmental Protection Agency, transmitting, pursuant to law, the report of a rule entitled
``National Emission Standards for Hazardous Air Pollutants: Rubber Tire Manufacturing (FRL 7463-2)'' received on March 6, 2003; to the Committee on Environment and Public Works.
EC-1497. A communication from the Acting Deputy Principal Associate Administrator, Environmental Protection Agency, transmitting, pursuant to law, the report of a rule entitled
``National Emission Standards for Hazardous Air Pollutants: Surface Coating of Metal Furniture (FRL 7462-1)'' received on March 6, 2003; to the Committee on Environment and Public Works.
EC-1498. A communication from the Acting Deputy Principal Associate Administrator, Environmental Protection Agency, transmitting, pursuant to law, the report of a rule entitled ``National Emission Standards for Hazardous Air Pollutants: Printing, Coating, and Dyeing of Fabrics and Other Textiles (FRL 7461-9)'' received on March 6, 2003; to the Committee on Environment and Public Works.
EC-1499. A communication from the Acting Deputy Principal Associate Administrator, Environmental Protection Agency, transmitting, pursuant to law, the report of a rule entitled
``National Emission Standards for Hazardous Air Pollutants: Asphalt Processing and Asphalt Roofing Manufacturing (FRL 7461-8)'' received on March 6, 2003; to the Committee on Environment and Public Works.
EC-1500. A communication from the Acting Deputy Principal Associate Administrator, Environmental Protection Agency, transmitting, pursuant to law, the report of a rule entitled
``National Emission Standards for Hazardous Air Pollutants for Semiconductor Manufacturing (FRL 7461-3)'' received on March 6, 2003; to the Committee on Environment and Public Works.
EC-1501. A communication from the Acting Deputy Principal Associate Administrator, Environmental Protection Agency, transmitting, pursuant to law, the report of a rule entitled
``National Emission Standards for Hazardous Air Pollutants for Refractory Products Manufacturing (FRL 7462-6)'' received on March 6, 2003; to the Committee on Environment and Public Works.
EC-1502. A communication from the Acting Deputy Principal Associate Administrator, Environmental Protection Agency, transmitting, pursuant to law, the report of a rule entitled
``Effluent Limitations Guidelines; Pretreatment Standards, and New Source Performance Standards for the Pharmaceutical Manufacturing Point Source Category (FRL 7462-8)'' received on March 6, 2003; to the Committee on Environment and Public Works.
EC-1503. A communication from the Acting Deputy Principal Associate Administrator, Environmental Protection Agency, transmitting, pursuant to law, the report of a rule entitled
``Modification of Nations Pollutant Discharge Elimination System (NPDES) Permit Deadline for Storm Water Discharges for Oil and Gas Construction Activity That Disturbs One to Five Acres of Land (FRL 7464-2)'' received on March 6, 2003; to the Committee on Environment and Public Works.
EC-1504. A communication from the Acting Principal Deputy Associate Administrator, Environmental Protection Agency, transmitting, pursuant to law, the report of a rule entitled
``National Emission Standards for Hazardous Air Pollutants for Brick and Structural Clay Products Manufacturing; and National Emission Standards for Hazardous Air Pollutants for Clay Ceramics Manufacturing (FRL 7459-9)'' received on March 5, 2003; to the Committee on Environment and Public Works.
EC-1505. A communication from the Acting Principal Deputy Associate Administrator, Environmental Protection Agency, transmitting, pursuant to law, the report of a rule entitled
``National Emission Standards for Hazardous Air Pollutants for Coke Ovens: Pushing, Quenching, and Battery Stacks (FRL 7462-3)'' received on March 5, 2003; to the Committee on Environment and Public Works.
EC-1506. A communication from the Acting Principal Deputy Associate Administrator, Environmental Protection Agency, transmitting, pursuant to law, the report of a rule entitled
``National Standards for Hazardous Air Pollutants: Engine Test Cells/Stands (FRL 7461-4)'' received on March 5, 2003; to the Committee on Environment and Public Works.
EC-1507. A communication from the Acting Principal Deputy Associate Administrator, Environmental Protection Agency, transmitting, pursuant to law, the report of a rule entitled
``National Emission Standards for Hazardous Air Pollutants: Reinforced Plastic Composites Production (FRL 7461-7)'' received on March 5, 2003; to the Committee on Environment and Public Works.
EC-1509. A communication from the Acting Principal Deputy Associate Administrator, Environmental Protection Agency, transmitting, pursuant to law, the report of a rule entitled
``Approval and Promulgation of State Plans For Designated Facilities and Pollutants; Rhode Island; Negative Declaration
(FRL 7458-3)'' received on March 5, 2003; to the Committee on Environment and Public Works.
EC-1510. A communication from the Acting Principal Deputy Associate Administrator, Environmental Protection Agency, transmitting, pursuant to law, the report of a document entitled ``Guidance for the Year 2003 Clean Water Act Recognition Awards'' received on March 4, 2003; to the Committee on Environment and Public Works.
EC-1511. A communication from the Acting Principal Deputy Associate Administrator, Environmental Protection Agency, transmitting, pursuant to law, the report of a document entitled ``MOU between EPA and the Nuclear Regulatory Commission: Consultation and Finality on Decommissioning and Decontamination of Contaminated Sites'' received on March 4, 2003; to the Committee on Environment and Public Works.
EC-1512. A communication from the Acting Principal Deputy Associate Administrator, Environmental Protection Agency, transmitting, pursuant to law, the report of a rule entitled
``Approval and Promulgation of Implementation Plans; Prevention of Significant Deterioration (FRL 7456-9)'' received on March 3, 2003; to the Committee on Environment and Public Works.
EC-1513. A communication from the Acting Principal Deputy Associate Administrator, Environmental Protection Agency, transmitting, pursuant to law, the report of a rule entitled
``Revisions to the California State Implementation Plan, Antelope Valley Air Pollution Control District, Imperial County Air Pollution Control District, and Monterey Bay Unified Air Pollution Control (FRL 7446-1)'' received on March 6, 2003; to the Committee on Environment and Public Works.
EC-1514. A communication from the Acting Principal Deputy Associate Administrator, Environmental Protection Agency, transmitting, pursuant to law, the report of a rule entitled
``National Emission Standards for Hazardous Air Pollutants: Flexible Polyurethane Foam Fabrication Operations (7461-1)'' received on March 5, 2003; to the Committee on Environment and Public Works.
EC-1515. A communication from the Acting Principal Deputy Associate Administrator, Environmental Protection Agency, transmitting, pursuant to law, the report of a rule entitled
``National Emission Standards for Hazardous Air Pollutants: Hydrochloric Acid Production (7460-1)'' received on March 6, 2003; to the Committee on Environment and Public Works.
EC-1516. A communication from the Acting Principal Deputy Associate Administrator, Environmental Protection Agency, transmitting, pursuant to law, the report of a rule entitled
``National Emission Standards for Hazardous Air Pollutants: Integrated Iron and Steel Manufacturing (FRL 7460-2)'' received on March 5, 2003; to the Committee on Environment and Public Works.
EC-1517. A communication from the Director, Office of Congressional Affairs, Nuclear Material Safety and Safeguards, Nuclear Regulatory Commission, transmitting, pursuant to law, the report of a rule entitled ``Source Material Reporting Under International Agreements (RIN 3150-AH10)'' received on March 7, 2003; to the Committee on Environment and Public Works.
EC-1518. A communication from the Director, Fish and Wildlife Service, Department of the Interior, transmitting, pursuant to law, the report of a rule entitled ``Endangered and Threatened Wildlife and Plants; Final Rule to List the Columbia Basin Pygmy Rabbit as Endangered (1080-AI17)'' received on March 7, 2003; to the Committee on Environment and Public Works.
EC-1519. A communication from the Deputy Associate Attorney General and White House Liaison, Department of Justice, transmitting, pursuant to law, the report of a vacancy and the designation of an acting officer for the position of Assistant Attorney General, received on March 3, 2003; to the Committee on the Judiciary.
EC-1520. A communication from the Assistant Legal Adviser for Treaty Affairs, Department of State, transmitting, pursuant to law, the report relative to international agreements other than treaties entered into by the United States under the Case-Zablocki Act with Japan and Paraguay; to the Committee on Foreign Relations.
EC-1521. A communication from the Legal Counsel, Community Development Financial Institutions Fund, Department of the Treasury, transmitting, pursuant to law, the report of a rule entitled ``Notices of Funds Availability Inviting Applications for the Community Development Financial Institutions Programs, the Native American CDFI Development Program and the Bank Enterprise Award Program'' received on March 7, 2003; to the Committee on Banking, Housing, and Urban Affairs.
EC-1522. A communication from the Legal Counsel, Community Development Financial Institutions Fund, Department of the Treasury, transmitting, pursuant to law, the report of a rule entitled ``Revised interim rule, Community Development Financial Institutions Program Revised interim rule, Bank Enterprise Award Program ((RIN1505-AA92)(1505-AA91))'' received on March 7, 2003; to the Committee on Banking, Housing, and Urban Affairs.
EC-1523. A communication from the Assistant General Counsel, Regulations, Office of the Assistant Secretary for Housing, Department of Housing and Urban Development, transmitting, pursuant to law, the report of a rule entitled
``FHA Approval of Condominium Development Located in the Commonwealth of Puerto Rico for Mortgage Insurance Under the Section 234(c) Program (RIN2502-AH80)'' received on March 7, 2003; to the Committee on Banking, Housing, and Urban Affairs.
EC-1524. A communication from the Chairman and President, Export-Import Bank of the United States, transmitting, pursuant to law, the report relative to exports made to Mexico, received on March 7, 2003; to the Committee on Banking, Housing, and Urban Affairs.
EC-1525. A communication from the Chair, Office of General Counsel, Federal Election Commission, transmitting, pursuant to law, the report of a rule entitled ``Administrative Fines'' received on March 7, 2003; to the Committee on Rules and Administration.
EC-1526. A communication from the Program Analyst, Federal Aviation Administration, Department of Transportation, transmitting, pursuant to law, the report of a rule entitled
``Airworthiness Directives: Boeing Model 747 Series Airplanes; docket no. 2002-N316 [2-5/3-3] (RIN2120-AA64)(2003-0130)'' received on March 7, 2003; to the Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation.
EC-1527. 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 2C10 Series Airplanes; Docket No. 2003-N-20 [2-5/3-3] (2120-AA64)
(2003-0129)'' received on March 7, 2003; to the Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation.
EC-1528. 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 A330-223, 321, 322, and 323 Series Airplanes Equipped with Pratt & Whitney Model PW 4164, 4168, or 4168A Engines; Docket No. 2002-NM-102
(2120-AA64)(2003-0128)'' received on March 7, 2003; to the Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation.
EC-1529. A communication from the Program Analyst, Federal Aviation Administration, Department of Transportation, transmitting, pursuant to law, the report of a rule entitled
``Airworthiness Directives: Pratt & Whitney Canada PW500 Series Turbofan Engines; Docket No. 2002-NE-45 (2120-AA64)(2003-0127)'' received on March 7, 2003; to the Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation.
EC-1530. A communication from the Program Analyst, Federal Aviation Administration, Department of Transportation, transmitting, pursuant to law, the report of a rule entitled
``Airworthiness Directives: Empresa Brasileria de Aeronautica SA Model EB 135 and 145 Series Airplanes Docket No. 2002-NM-326 (2120-AA64)(2003-0126)'' received on March 7, 2003; to the Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation.
EC-1531. A communication from the Program Analyst, Federal Aviation Administration, Department of Transportation, transmitting, pursuant to law, the report of a rule entitled
``Standard Instrument Approach Procedures; Miscellaneous Amendments (54); Amdt. No. 3045 (2120-AA65)(20030014)'' received on March 7, 2003; to the Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation.
EC-1532. A communication from the Program Analyst, Federal Aviation Administration, Department of Transportation, transmitting, pursuant to law, the report of a rule entitled
``Standard Instrument Approach Procedures; Miscellaneous Amendments (29); Amdt. No. 3044 (2120-AA65)(2003-0013)'' received on March 7, 2003; to the Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation.
EC-1533. A communication from the Program Analyst, Federal Aviation Administration, Department of Transportation, transmitting, pursuant to law, the report of a rule entitled
``Standard Instrument Approach Procedures; Miscellaneous Amendments (59); Amdt. No. 3043 (2120-AA65)(2003-0012)'' received on March 7, 2003; to the Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation.
EC-1534. A communication from the Program Analyst, Federal Aviation Administration, Department of Transportation, transmitting, pursuant to law, the report of a rule entitled
``Standard Instrument Approach Procedures; Miscellaneous Amendments (27); Amdt. No. 3046 (2120-AA65)(2003-0011)'' received on March 7, 2003; to the Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation.
EC-1535. A communication from the Program Analyst, Federal Aviation Administration, Department of Transportation, transmitting, pursuant to law, the report of a rule entitled
``Special Air Traffic Rules; Flight Restrictions in the Vicinity of Niagara Falls; Docket No. FAA 2002-13235 (2120-AH57)'' received on March 7, 2003; to the Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation.
EC-1536. A communication from the Program Analyst, Federal Aviation Administration, Department of Transportation, transmitting, pursuant to law, the report of a rule entitled
``Enhanced Security Procedures for Operations at Certain Airports in the Washington, D.C. Metropolitan Area Special Flight Rules Area; Docket No. FAA-2002-11580 (2120-AH62)'' received on March 7, 2003; to the Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation.
EC-1537. A communication from the Program Analyst, Federal Aviation Administration, Department of Transportation, transmitting, pursuant to law, the report of a rule entitled
``Modification of the Dimensions of the Grand Canyon National Park Special Flight Rules Area and Flight Free Zones; Docket No. FAA-2001-8690 (2120-AG74)(2003-0001)'' received on March 7, 2003; to the Committee on Commerce , Science, and Transportation.
EC-1538. A communication from the Acting Director, Office Sustainable Fisheries, National Marine Fisheries Service, Department of Commerce, transmitting, pursuant to law, the report of a rule entitled ``Season opening announcement for the sablefish with fixed gear managed under IFO program
(0679)'' received on March 7, 2003; to the Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation.
EC-1539. A communication from the Attorney/Advisor, Office of the Secretary, Department of Transportation, transmitting, pursuant to law, the report of the designation of an acting officer for the position Assistant Secretary for Governmental Affairs, received on March 7, 2003; to the Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation.
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