“EXECUTIVE COMMUNICATIONS, ETC.” published by Congressional Record on Jan. 20, 2004

“EXECUTIVE COMMUNICATIONS, ETC.” published by Congressional Record on Jan. 20, 2004

ORGANIZATIONS IN THIS STORY

Volume 150, No. 1 covering the of the 108th Congress (2003 - 2004) was published by the Congressional Record.

The Congressional Record is a unique source of public documentation. It started in 1873, documenting nearly all the major and minor policies being discussed and debated.

“EXECUTIVE COMMUNICATIONS, ETC.” mentioning the Department of Interior was published in the House of Representatives section on pages H24-H35 on Jan. 20, 2004.

The publication is reproduced in full below:

EXECUTIVE COMMUNICATIONS, ETC.

Under clause 8 of rule XII, executive communications were taken from the Speaker's table and referred as follows:

5945. A letter from the Congressional Review Coordinator, APHIS, Department of Agriculture, transmitting the Department's final rule--Ports of Entry for Certain Plants and Plants Products [Docket No. 03-067-1] received December 19, 2003, pursuant to 5 U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A); to the Committee on Agriculture.

5946. A letter from the Congressional Review Coordinator, APHIS, Department of Agriculture, transmitting the Department's final rule--Pine Shoot Beetle; Additions to Quarantined Areas [Docket No. 03-120-1] received January 13, 2004, pursuant to 5 U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A); to the Committee on Agriculture.

5947. A letter from the Congressional Review Coordinator, APHIS, Department of Agriculture, transmitting the Department's final rule--Golden Nematode; Regulated Areas

[Docket No. 03-082-1] received January 13, 2004, pursuant to 5 U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A); to the Committee on Agriculture.

5948. A letter from the Congressional Review Coordinator, APHIS, Department of Agriculture, transmitting the Department's final rule--Karnal Bunt; Regulated Areas [Docket No. 03-047-1] received January 13, 2004, pursuant to 5 U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A); to the Committee on Agriculture.

5949. A letter from the Administrator, Agricultural Marketing Service, Science & Technology, Department of Agriculture, transmitting the Department's final rule--Removal of Cottonseed Chemist Licensing Program, Updating of Commodity Laboratory and Office Addresses, and Adoption of Information Symbols [Docket Number ST02-03] (RIN: 0581-AC18) received January 5, 2004, pursuant to 5 U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A); to the Committee on Agriculture.

5950. A letter from the Administrator, Agriculture Marketing Service, Department of Agriculture, transmitting the Department's final rule--Tomatoes Grown in Florida; Increased Assessment Rate [Docket No. FV03-966-4 FR] received January 5, 2004, pursuant to 5 U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A); to the Committee on Agriculture.

5951. A letter from the Deputy Associate Administrator, Environmental Protection Agency, transmitting the Agency's final rule--Fluroxypyr; Pesticide Tolerance [OPP-2003-0377; FRL-7340-5] received December 29, 2003, pursuant to 5 U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A); to the Committee on Agriculture.

5952. A letter from the Deputy Associate Administrator, Environmental Protection Agency, transmitting the Agency's final rule--Cyprodinil; Time-Limited Pesticide Tolerance

[OPP-2003-0394; FRL-7337-5] received December 29, 2003, pursuant to 5 U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A); to the Committee on Agriculture.

5953. A letter from the Deputy Associate Administrator, Environmental Protection Agency, transmitting the Agency's final rule--Vinclozolin; Time-Limited Pesticide Tolerances Technical Correction [OPP-2003-0311; FRL-7337-7] received December 9, 2003, pursuant to 5 U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A); to the Committee on Agriculture.

5954. A letter from the Deputy Associate Administrator, Environmental Protection Agency, transmitting the Agency's final rule--Extension of Tolerances for Emergency Exemptions Multiple Chemicals [OPP-2003-0402; FRL-7339-8] received January 8, 2004, pursuant to 5 U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A); to the Committee on Agriculture.

5955. A communication from the President of the United States, transmitting the request and availability of funds for the Department of the Treasury's Counterterrorism Fund, pursuant to Public Law 106--554; (H. Doc. No. 108--148); to the Committee on Appropriations and ordered to be printed.

5956. A communication from the President of the United States, transmitting a request to make the subsidy budget authority necessary to support a $30 million Federal credit instrument for World Airways, Inc.; (H. Doc. No. 108--150); to the Committee on Appropriations and ordered to be printed.

5957. A communication from the President of the United States, transmitting in accordance with provisions of the

``1997 Emergency Supplemental Appropriations Act for Recovery from Natural Disasters, and for Overseas Peacekeeping Efforts, Including those in Bosnia'' (Public Law 105-18), a request to make available emergency funding for the Department of the Interior's National Park Service; (H. Doc. No. 108--151); to the Committee on Appropriations and ordered to be printed.

5958. A letter from the Comptroller, Department of Defense, transmitting a report of a violation of the Antideficiency Act by the Department of the Navy, Case Number 02-11, pursuant to 31 U.S.C. 1517(b); to the Committee on Appropriations.

5959. A letter from the Comptroller, Department of Defense, transmitting a report of a violation of the Antideficiency Act by the Department of the Navy, Case Number 02-10, pursuant to 31 U.S.C. 1517(b); to the Committee on Appropriations.

5960. A letter from the Chairman, National Transportation Safety Board, transmitting a report of a violation of the Antideficiency Act, pursuant to 31 U.S.C. 1351; to the Committee on Appropriations.

5961. A letter from the Acting Under Secretary of Defense, Department of Defense, transmitting a report on the Evaluation of Training, Knowledge, and Resources Regarding Negotiation of Intellectual Property Arrangements, pursuant to Section 821 of the Bob Stump National Defense Authorization Act for FY 2003 (Pub. L. 107-314); to the Committee on Armed Services.

5962. A letter from the Deputy Secretary, Department of Defense, transmitting as required by 41 U.S.C. 253(c)(7) and 10 U.S.C. 2304(c)(7), notice of determination that it is in the public interest that only firms from the United States, Iraq, and Coalition partners and force contributing nations should be eligible to compete for prime contracts for Iraq relief and reconstruction; to the Committee on Armed Services.

5963. A letter from the Comptroller, Department of Defense, transmitting a notice that the Department of the Navy is pursing a multiyear procurement (MYP) for the fiscal year 2004 through fiscal year 2007; to the Committee on Armed Services.

5964. A letter from the Comptroller, Department of Defense, transmitting the Department's quarterly report as of September 30, 2003, entitled, ``Acceptance of contributions for defense programs, projects and activities; Defense Cooperation Account,'' pursuant to 10 U.S.C. 2608; to the Committee on Armed Services.

5965. A letter from the Comptroller, Department of Defense, transmitting a notice that the Department of the Navy is pursing a multiyear procurement(MYP) for the fiscal year 2005 through fiscal year 2009 with advance procurement in FY 2004; to the Committee on Armed Services.

5966. A letter from the Assistant Secretary for Legislative Affairs, Department of State, transmitting a copy of Presidential Determination No. 2004-10 on Waiver of Conditions on Obligation and Expenditure of Funds for Planning, Design, and Construction of a Chemical Weapons Destruction Facility in Russia; to the Committee on Armed Services.

5967. A letter from the Assistant to the Board, Board of Governors of the Federal Reserve System, transmitting the Board's final rule--Home Mortage Disclosure [Regulation C; Docket No. R-1178] received January 14, 2004, pursuant to 5 U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A); to the Committee on Financial Services.

5968. A letter from the Assistant Director, Legislative and Regulatory Activities Division, Comptroller of the Currency, Department of the Treasury, transmitting the Department's final rule--Reporting and Disclosure Requirements for National Banks with Securities Registered Under the Securities Exchange Act of 1934; Securities Offering Disclsoure Rules [Docket No. 03-25] (RIN: 1557-AC12) received December 11, 2003, pursuant to 5 U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A); to the Committee on Financial Services.

5969. A letter from the Acting General Counsel/FEMA, Department of Homeland Security, transmitting the Department's final rule--Suspension of Community Eligibility

[Docket No. FEMA-7823] received Janaury 15, 2004, pursuant to 5 U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A); to the Committee on Financial Services.

5970. A letter from the Acting General Counsel/FEMA, Department of Homeland Security, transmitting the Department's final rule--Changes in Flood Elevation Determinations--received January 15, 2004, pursuant to 5 U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A); to the Committee on Financial Services.

5971. A letter from the Acting General Counsel/FEMA, Department of Homeland Security, transmitting the Department's final rule--Changes in Flood Elevation Determinations [Docket No. FEMA-D-7549] received January 15, 2004, pursuant to 5 U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A); to the Committee on Financial Services.

5972. A letter from the Acting General Counsel/FEMA, Department of Homeland Security, transmitting the Department's final rule--Final Flood Elevation Determinations--received January 15, 2004, pursuant to 5 U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A); to the Committee on Financial Services.

5973. A letter from the Acting General Counsel/FEMA, Department of Homeland Security, transmitting the Department's final rule--Final Flood Elevation Determinations--received January 15, 2004, pursuant to 5 U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A); to the Committee on Financial Services.

5974. A letter from the Acting General Counsel/FEMA, Department of Homeland Security, transmitting the Department's final rule--Final Flood Elevation Determinations--received January 15, 2004, pursuant to 5 U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A); to the Committee on Financial Services.

5975. A letter from the Acting General Counsel/FEMA, Department of Homeland Security, transmitting the Department's final rule--Changes in Flood Elevation Determinations--received January 15, 2004, pursuant to 5 U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A); to the Committee on Financial Services.

5976. A letter from the Acting General Counsel/FEMA, Department of Homeland Security, transmitting the Department's final rule--Changes in Flood Elevation Determinations [Docket No. FEMA-P-7630] received January 8, 2004, pursuant to 5 U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A); to the Committee on Financial Services.

5977. A letter from the Acting General Counsel/FEMA, Department of Homeland Security, transmitting the Department's final rule--Changes in Flood Elevation Determinations--received January 8, 2004, pursuant to 5 U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A); to the Committee on Financial Services.

5978. A letter from the Acting General Counsel/FEMA, Department of Homeland Security, transmitting the Department's final rule--Final Flood Elevation Determinations--received January 8, 2004, pursuant to 5 U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A); to the Committee on Financial Services.

5979. A letter from the Assistant General Counsel for Regulations, Department of Housing and Urban Development, transmitting the Department's final rule--FHA TOTAL Mortgage Scorecard [Docket No. FR-4835-C-02] (RIN: 2502-AI00) received January 14, 2004, pursuant to 5 U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A); to the Committee on Financial Services.

5980. A letter from the President and Chairman, Export-Import Bank of the United States, transmitting a report involving U.S. exports to Thailand, pursuant to 12 U.S.C. 635(b)(3)(i); to the Committee on Financial Services.

5981. A letter from the Secretary, Department of Education, transmitting the Department's final rule--Title I--Improving the Academic Achievement of the Disadvantaged (RIN: 1810-AA95) received January 8, 2004, pursuant to 5 U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A); to the Committee on Education and the Workforce.

5982. A letter from the Administrator, Energy Information Administration, transmitting a copy of the Executive Summary to the Energy Information Administration's (EIA) eleventh annual report, entitled ``Emissions of Greenhouse Gasses in the United States 2002,'' pursuant to 15 U.S.C. 790f(a)(2); to the Committee on Energy and Commerce.

5983. A letter from the General Counsel, Consumer Product Safety Commission, transmitting the Commission's final rule--Confirmation of Effective Date of Rules Declaring Metal-Cored Candlewicks Containing Lead and Candles With Such Wicks To Be Hazardous Substances and Banning Them--received September 16, 2003, pursuant to 5 U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A); to the Committee on Energy and Commerce.

5984. A letter from the Assistant General Counsel for Regulatory Law, Department of Energy, transmitting the Department's final rule--Acquisition Regulations; Conditional Payment of Fee, Profit, and Other Incentives (RIN: 1991-AB54) received January 14, 2004, pursuant to 5 U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A); to the Committee on Energy and Commerce.

5985. A letter from the Director, Regulations Policy and Management Sta., FDA, Department of Health and Human Services, transmitting the Department's final rule--Skin Protectant Drug Products for Over-the-Counter Human Use; Final Monograph; Technical Amendment [Docket Nos. 78N-0021 and 78N-021P] (RIN: 0910-AA01) received December 18, 2003, pursuant to 5 U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A); to the Committee on Energy and Commerce.

5986. A letter from the Regulations Coordinator, Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services, Department of Health and Human Services, transmitting the Department's final rule--Medicaid Program; Time Limitation on Recordkeeping Requirements Under the Drug Rebate Program [CMS-2175-IFC]

(RIN: 0938-AM20) received December 31, 2003, pursuant to 5 U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A); to the Committee on Energy and Commerce.

5987. A letter from the Secretary, Department of Health and Human Services, transmitting the report entitled ``Increasing Access to Health Care for Certain Non-elderly, Low-Income Populations Who Were Not Otherwise Qualified to Receive Medicaid Benefits,'' submitted in response to section 4745 of the Omnibus Budget Reconciliation Act (OBRA) of 1990, Public Law 101-508; to the Committee on Energy and Commerce.

5988. A letter from the Secretary, Department of Health and Human Services, transmitting the report entitled ``Study of the Impact of Boren Amendment Repeal,'' in response to the requirements of Public Law 105-33, the Balanced Budget Act of 1997; to the Committee on Energy and Commerce.

5989. A letter from the Secretary, Department of Health and Human Services, transmitting as required by Sections 913(b)(2) and Section 902(g) of the Healthcare Research and Quality Act of 1999 (Pub. L. 1066-129), reports entitled

``The National Healthcare Quality Report'' (NHQR) and ``The National Healthcare Disparities Report'' (NHDR); to the Committee on Energy and Commerce.

5990. A letter from the Deputy Associate Administrator, Environmental Protection Agency, transmitting the Agency's final rule--Revisions to the California State Implementation Plan, San Joaquin Valley Unified, Ventura County, Santa Barbara County, and Monteray Bay Unified Air Pollution Control Districts and Yolo Solano, Bay Area, and Mojave Desert Air Quality Management Districts [CA 259-0425; FRL-7598-1] received Decemeber 29, 2003, pursuant to 5 U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A); to the Committee on Energy and Commerce.

5991. A letter from the Deputy Associate Administrator, Environmental Protection Agency, transmitting the Agency's final rule--Control of Emissions from Highway Motorcycles [AMS-FRL-7604-8] received Decemeber 29, 2003, pursuant to 5 U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A); to the Committee on Energy and Commerce.

5992. A letter from the Deputy Associate Administrator, Environmental Protection Agency, transmitting the Agency's final rule--Approval and Promulgation of Operating Permits Program; San Diego County Air Pollution Control District [CA 110-OPPa; FRL-7603-1] received December 29, 2003, pursuant to 5 U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A); to the Committee on Energy and Commerce.

5993. A letter from the Deputy Associate Administrator, Environmental Protection Agency, transmitting the Agency's final rule--Amendments to Standards of Performance for New Stationary Sources; Monitoring Requirements [OAR-2003-0009; FRL-7604-9] received Decemeber 29, 2003, pursuant to 5 U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A); to the Committee on Energy and Commerce.

5994. A letter from the Deputy Associate Administrator, Environmental Protection Agency, transmitting the Agency's final rule--Approval and Promulgation of Air Quality Implementation Plans; Delaware; MOBILE6-Based Motor Vehicle Emission Budgets for the Delaware Portion of the Philadelphia-Wilmingtion-Trenton 1-Hour Ozone Nonattainment Area [DE072-1042a; FRL-7593-5] received December 9, 2003, pursuant to 5 U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A); to the Committee on Energy and Commerce.

5995. A letter from the Deputy Associate Administrator, Environmental Protection Agency, transmitting the Agency's final rule--Approval and Promulgation of Air Quality Implementation Plans; Indiana; Oxides of Nitrogen Regulations

[IN159-1a; FRL-7598-6] received December 9, 2003, pursuant to 5 U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A); to the Committee on Energy and Commerce.

5996. A letter from the Deputy Associate Administrator, Environmental Protection Agency, transmitting the Agency's final rule--Approval and Promulgation of Air Quality Implementation Plans; State of Utah; State Implementation Plan Corrections [SIP NO. UT-001-0048, UT-001-0049, FRL-7593-2] received December 9, 2003, pursuant to 5 U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A); to the Committee on Energy and Commerce.

5997. A letter from the Deputy Associate Administrator, Environmental Protection Agency, transmitting the Agency's final rule--Approval and Promulgation of Air Quality Implementation Plas; Maryland; Control of Emissions of Volatile Organic Compounds from Consumer Products [MD152-3105a; FRL-7596-4] received December 9, 2003, pursuant to 5 U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A); to the Committee on Energy and Commerce.

5998. A letter from the Deputy Associate Administrator, Environmental Protection Agency, transmitting the Agency's final rule--Approval and Promulgation of State Air Quality Plans for Designated Facilities and Pollutants; Control of Emissions From Existing Commercial/Industrial Solid Waste Incinerator Units; Nevada [NV108-SWIa; FRL-7595-5] received December 9, 2003, pursuant to 5 U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A); to the Committee on Energy and Commerce.

5999. A letter from the Deputy Associate Administrator, Environmental Protection Agency, transmitting the Agency's final rule--Final Approval of Revision of 34 Clean Air Act Title V Operating Permits Programs [CA107-OPP--FRL-7589-8] received December 9, 2003, pursuant to 5 U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A); to the Committee on Energy and Commerce.

6000. A letter from the Deputy Associate Administrator, Environmental Protection Agency, transmitting the Agency's final rule--Interim Final Determination to Stay and Defer Sanctions, South Coast Air Quality Management District [CA 296-0427; FRL-7594-2] received December 9, 2003, pursuant to 5 U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A); to the Committee on Energy and Commerce.

6001. A letter from the Deputy Associate Administrator, Environmental Protection Agency, transmitting the Agency's final rule--Louisiana: Final Authorization of State Hazardous Waste Management Program Revisions [FRL-7597-5] received December 9, 2003, pursuant to 5 U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A); to the Committee on Energy and Commerce.

6002. A letter from the Deputy Associate Administrator, Environmental Protection Agency, transmitting the Agency's final rule--New Source Performance Standards and National Emission Standards for Hazardous Air Pollutants; Delegation of Authority to New Mexico [NM-40-2-744a; FRL-7598-8] received December 9, 2003, pursuant to 5 U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A); to the Committee on Energy and Commerce.

6003. A letter from the Deputy Associate Administrator, Environmental Protection Agency, transmitting the Agency's final rule--Revisions to the California State Implementation Plan, San Joaquin Valley Unified Air Pollution Control District [CA255-0426; FRL-7597-4] received Decmeber 9, 2003, pursuant to 5 U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A); to the Committee on Energy and Commerce.

6004. A letter from the Deputy Associate Adminstrator, Environmental Protection Agency, transmitting the Agency's final rule--Revisions to the California State Implementation Plan, South Coast Air Quality Management District [CA 259-0421; FRL-7588-7] received December 9, 2003, pursuant to 5 U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A); to the Committee on Energy and Commerce.

6005. A letter from the Deputy Associate Administrator, Environmental Protection Agency, transmitting the Agency's final rule--Revisions to the California State Implementation Plan, South Coast Air Quality Management District [CA 296-0427a; FRL-7593-9] received December 9, 2003, pursuant to 5 U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A); to the Committee on Energy and Commerce.

6006. A letter from the Deputy Associate Administrator, Environmental Protection Agency, transmitting the Agency's final rule--Revisions to the California State Implementation Plan, Ventura County Air Pollution Control District [CA 291-0424a; FRL-7590-7] received December 9, 2003, pursuant to 5 U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A); to the Committee on Energy and Commerce.

6007. A letter from the Deputy Associate Administrator, Environmental Protection Agency, transmitting the Agency's final rule--Approval and Promulgation of Implementation Plans; Connecticut; Motor Vehicle Emissions Budgets for 2005 and 2007 using MOBILE6.2 for the Connecticut portion of the New York-New Jersey-Long Island nonattainment area and for 2007 for the Greater Connecticut nonattainment area [CT-057-7216e; A-1-FRL-7600-2] received December 15, 2003, pursuant to 5 U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A); to the Committee on Energy and Commerce.

6008. A letter from the Deputy Associate Administrator, Environmental Protection Agency, transmitting the Agency's final rule--Significant New Uses of Certain Chemical Substances [OPPT-2002-0078; FRL-7307-3] (RIN: 2070-AB27) received December 15, 2003, pursuant to 5 U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A); to the Committee on Energy and Commerce.

6009. A letter from the Deputy Associate Administrator, Environmental Protection Agency, transmitting the Agency's final rule--National Emission Standards for Gasoline Distribution Facilities (Bulk Gasoline Terminals and Pipeline Breakout Stations) [OAR-2002-0029, FRL-7599-9] (RIN: 2060-AJ42) received December 15, 2003, pursuant to 5 U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A); to the Committee on Energy and Commerce.

6010. A letter from the Deputy Associate Administrator, Environmental Protection Agency, transmitting the Agency's final rule--Approval and Promulgation of Air Quality Implementation Plans; Memphis-Shelby County; Revised Format for Materials Being Incorporated by Reference [TN-200328; FRL-7596-6] received December 19, 2003, pursuant to 5 U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A); to the Committee on Energy and Commerce.

6011. A letter from the Deputy Associate Administrator, Environmental Protection Agency, transmitting the Agency's final rule--Approval and Promulgation of Implementation Plans for Kentucky: Permit Provisions for Jefferson County, Kentucky; Partial Withdrawl of Dierct Final Rule [KY-145-200339(w); FRL-7600-4] received December 19, 2003, pursuant to 5 U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A); to the Committee on Energy and Commerce.

6012. A letter from the Deputy Associate Administrator, Environmental Protection Agency, transmitting the Agency's final rule--Approval and Promulgation of Implementation Plans; Prevention of Significant Deterioration (PSD) [AD-FRL-7601-5] (RIN: 2050-AK28) received December 19, 2003, pursuant to 5 U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A); to the Committee on Energy and Commerce.

6013. A letter from the Deputy Associate Administrator, Environmental Protection Agency, transmitting the Agency's final rule--Delegation of National Emission Standards for Hazardous Air Pollutants for Source Categories; State of California [CARB-106-DELa; FRL-7600-5] received December 19, 2003, pursuant to 5 U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A); to the Committee on Energy and Commerce.

6014. A letter from the Deputy Associate Administrator, Environmental Protection Agency, transmitting the Agency's final rule--Revisions to the Regional Haze Rule to Correct Mobile Source Provisions in Optional Program for Nine Western States and Eligible Indian Tribes Within that Geographic Area

[FRL-7601-4] (RIN: 2060-AL80) received December 19, 2003, pursuant to 5 U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A); to the Committee on Energy and Commerce.

6015. A letter from the Deputy Associate Administrator, Environmental Protection Agency, transmitting the Agency's final rule--Amendments to the Phase 2 Requirements for Spark-Ignition Nonroad Engines at or below 19 Kilowatts [AMS-FRL-7606-1] (RIN: 2060-AL80) received January 8, 2004, pursuant to 5 U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A); to the Committee on Energy and Commerce.

6016. A letter from the Deputy Associate Administrator, Environmental Protection Agency, transmitting the Agency's final rule--Approval and Promulgation of Air Quality Implementation Plans; Kentucky Update to Materials Incorporated by Reference [KY-200404; FRL-7601-2] received Janaury 8, 2004, pursuant to 5 U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A); to the Committee on Energy and Commerce.

6017. A letter from the Deputy Associate Administrator, Environmental Protection Agency, transmitting the Agency's final rule--Approval and Promulgation of Implementation Plans; State of Iowa; Correction [IA 200-1200; FRL-7608-3] received January 8, 2004, pursuant to 5 U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A); to the Committee on Energy and Commerce.

6018. A letter from the Deputy Associate Administrator, Environmental Protection Agency, transmitting the Agency's final rule--Approval and Promulgation of Implementation Plans; State of Kansas [KS 202-1202; FRL-7608-9] received January 8, 2004, pursuant to 5 U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A); to the Committee on Energy and Commerce.

6019. A letter from the Deputy Associate Administrator, Environmental Protection Agency, transmitting the Agency's final rule--Approval and Promulgation of Implementation Plans; State of Missouri [Mo 201-1201; FRL-7608-8] received January 8, 2004, pursuant to 5 U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A); to the Committee on Energy and Commerce.

6020. A letter from the Deputy Associate Administrator, Environmental Protection Agency, transmitting the Agency's final rule--Disapproval of State Implementation Plan Revisions, San Joaquin Valley Unified Air Pollution Control District [CA255-0431; FRL-7607-6] received January 8, 2004, pursuant to 5 U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A); to the Committee on Energy and Commerce.

6021. A letter from the Deputy Associate Administrator, Environmental Protection Agency, transmitting the Agency's final rule--Revisions to the California State Implementation Plan, Monterey Bay Unified Air Pollution Control District [CA 289-0418a; FRL-7600-9] received January 8, 2004, pursuant to 5 U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A); to the Committee on Energy and Commerce.

6022. A letter from the Deputy Associate Administrator, Environmental Protection Agency, transmitting the Agency's final rule--State Implementation Plans; States of Arizona, California, and Nevada; Correction [CA 105-CORR FRL-7609-4] received January 8, 2004, pursuant to 5 U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A); to the Committee on Energy and Commerce.

6023. A letter from the Chief, Policy and Rules Division, OET, Federal Communication Commission, transmitting the Commission's final rule--Revision of Part 2 and 15 of the Commission's Rules to Permit Unlicensed National Information Infrastructure (U-NII) devices in the 5 GHz Band [ET Docket No. 03-122; RM-10371] received January 5, 2003, pursuant to 5 U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A); to the Committee on Energy and Commerce.

6024. A letter from the Legal Advisor, Media Bureau, Federal Communication Commission, transmitting the Commission's final rule--Elimination of Experimental Broadcast Ownership Restrictions [MM Docket No. 00-105] received January 5, 2003, pursuant to 5 U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A); to the Committee on Energy and Commerce.

6025. A letter from the Senior Legal Advisor to the Chief, Media Bureau, Federal Communication Commission, transmitting the Commission's final rule--Amendment of Section 73.202(b), Table of Allotments, FM Broadcast Stations. (Springfield, Tennessee, Oak Grove and Trenton, Kentucky) [MB Docket No. 03-132; RM-10709] received January 5, 2004, pursuant to 5 U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A); to the Committee on Energy and Commerce.

6026. A letter from the Senior Legal Advisor to Chief, Media Bureau, Federal Communication Commission, transmitting the Commission's final rule--Amendment of Section 73.622(b), Table of Allotments, Digital Television Broadcast Stations.

(Corpus Christi, Texas) [MM Docket No. 00-198; RM-9980] received January 5, 2004, pursuant to 5 U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A); to the Committee on Energy and Commerce.

6027. A letter from the Senior Legal Advisor to Chief, Media Bureau, Federal Communication Commission, transmitting the Commission's final rule--Amendment of Section 73.622(b), Table of Allotments, Digital Television Broadcast Stations.

(Juneau, Alaska) [MB Docket No. 03-97; RM-10683] received January 5, 2004, pursuant to 5 U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A); to the Committee on Energy and Commerce.

6028. A letter from the Senior Legal Advisor, Media Bureau, Federal Communication Commission, transmitting the Commission's final rule--Amendment of Section 73.202(b), Table of Allotments, FM Broadcast Stations. (Marble Falls and Dripping Springs, Texas) [MB Docket No. 03-195; RM-10745] received December 19, 2003, pursuant to 5 U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A); to the Committee on Energy and Commerce.

6029. A letter from the Senior Legal Advisor to the Bureau Chief, Media Bureau, Federal Communication Commission, transmitting the Commission's final rule--Amendment of Section 73.202(b), Table of Allotments, FM Broadcast Stations. (Worchester and Westborough, Massachusetts) [MM Docket No. 02-49; RM-10220] received January 5, 2004, pursuant to 5 U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A); to the Committee on Energy and Commerce.

6030. A letter from the Senior Legal Advisor to the Bureau Chief, Media Bureau, Federal Communication Commission, transmitting the Commission's final rule--Amendment of Section 73.202(b), FM Table of Allotments, FM Broadcast Stations. (Conway and Vilonia, Arkansas) [MB Docket No. 03-23; RM-10633] received January 5, 2004, pursuant to 5 U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A); to the Committee on Energy and Commerce.

6031. A letter from the Senior Legal Advisor to the Bureau Chief, Media Bureau, Federal Communication Commission, transmitting the Commission's final rule--Amendment of Section 73.202(b), FM Table of Allotments, FM Broadcast Stations. (Ravenwood, West Virginia and Racine, Ohio) [MB Docket No. 03-22; RM-10597] received January 5, 2004, pursuant to 5 U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A); to the Committee on Energy and Commerce.

6032. A letter from the Senior Legal Advisor to the Bureau Chief, Media Bureau, Federal Communication Commission, transmitting the Commission's final rule--Amendment of Section 73.202(b), Table of Allotments, FM Broadcast Stations. (Ash Fork, Chino Valley, Dolan Springs, Fredonia, Gilbert, Peach Springs, Seligman, and Tusayan, Arizona; Moapa Valley, Nevada; Beaver and Cedar City Utah) [MM Docket No. 02-12; RM-10356; RM-10551; RM-10553; RM-10554] received January 5, 2004, pursuant to 5 U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A); to the Committee on Energy and Commerce.

6033. A letter from the Deputy Division Chief, WTB/Broadband Div., Federal Communications Commission, transmitting the Commission's final rule--Service Rules for Advanced Wireless Services in the 1.7 GHz and 2.1 GHz Bands

[WT Docket No. 02-353] received January 14, 2004, pursuant to 5 U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A); to the Committee on Energy and Commerce.

6034. A letter from the Deputy Division Chief, Competition Policy Div., Federal Communications Commission, transmitting the Commission's final rule--Revision of the Commission's Rules to Ensure Compatibility With Enhanced 911 Emergency Calling Systems [CC Docket No. 94-102]; Amendment of Parts 2 and 25 to Implement the Global Mobile Personal Communications by Satellite (GMPCS) Memorandum of Understanding and Arrangements; Petition of the National Telecommunications and Information Administration to Amend Parts 25 of the Commission's Rules to Establish Emissions Limits for Mobile and Portable Earth Stations Operating in the 1610-1660.5 MHz Band [IB Docket No. 99-67] Received January 14, 2004, pursuant to 5 U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A); to the Committee on Energy and Commerce.

6035. A letter from the Chief, WTB/Broadband Division, Federal Communications Commission, transmitting the Commission's final rule--Revision of the Commission's Rules to Ensure Compatibility with Enhanced 911 Emergency Calling Systems Non-Initialized Phones [CC Docket No. 94-102; RM-8143] received January 14, 2004, pursuant to 5 U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A); to the Committee on Energy and Commerce.

6036. A letter from the Senior Legal Advisor, International Bureau, Federal Communications Commission, transmitting the Commission's final rule--Allocation and Designation of Spectrum for Fixed-Satellite Services in the 37.5-38.5 GHz, 40.5-41.5 GHz and 48.2-50.2 Ghz Frequency Bands; Allocation of Spectrum to Upgrade Fixed and Mobile Allocation in the 40.5-42.5 GHz Frequency Band; Allocation of Spectrum in the 46.9-47.0 GHz Frequency Band for Wireless Services; and Allocation of Spectrum in the 37.0-38.0 GHz and 40.0-40.5 GHz for Government Operations [IB Docket No. 97-95] received January 14, 2004, pursuant to 5 U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A); to the Committee on Energy and Commerce.

6037. A letter from the Deputy Chief, WCB/TAPD, Federal Communications Commission, transmitting the Commission's final rule--Schools and Libraries Universal Service Support Mechanism [CC Docket No. 02-6] received January 14, 2004, pursuant to 5 U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A); to the Committee on Energy and Commerce.

6038. A letter from the Senior Legal Advisor to the Bureau Chief, Media Bureau, Federal Communications Commission, transmitting the Commission's final rule--Amendment of Section 73.202(b), Table of Allotments, FM Broadcast Station.

(Carrizozo, New Mexico) [MB Docket No. 03-69; RM-10664] received January 14, 2004, pursuant to 5 U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A); to the Committee on Energy and Commerce.

6039. A letter from the Senior Legal Advisor to the Bureau Chief, Media Bureau, Federal Communications Commission, transmitting the Commission's final rule--Amendment of Section 73.202(b), Table of Allotments, FM Broadcast Stations. (Salina, Utah) [MB Docket No. 02-166; RM-10478] received January 14, 2004, pursuant to 5 U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A); to the Committee on Energy and Commerce.

6040. A letter from the Senior Legal Advisor to the Bureau Chief, Media Bureau, Federal Communications Commission, transmitting the Commission's final rule--Amendment of Section 73.202(b), Table of Allotments, FM Broadcast Stations. (Centerville, Texas) [MB Docket No. 02-128; RM-10450] received January 14, 2004, pursuant to 5 U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A); to the Committee on Energy and Commerce.

6041. A letter from the Senior Legal Advisor to the Bureau Chief, Media Bureau, Federal Communications Commission, transmitting the Commission's final rule--Amendment of Section 73.202(b), Table of Allotments, FM Broadcast Stations. (Hartigton, Nebraska) [MB Docket No. 02-121; RM-10443; RM-10665] received January 14, 2004, pursuant to 5 U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A); to the Committee on Energy and Commerce.

6042. A letter from the Senior Legal Advisor to the Bureau Chief, Media Bureau, Federal Communications Commission, transmitting the Commission's final rule--Amendment of Section 73.202(b) Table of Allotments, FM Broadcast Stations.

(Alpine and Presidio, Texas) [MB Docket No. 02-239; RM-10529; RM-10711] received January 14, 2004, pursuant to 5 U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A); to the Committee on Energy and Commerce.

6043. A letter from the Senior Legal Advisor to the Bureau Chief, Media Bureau, Federal Communications Commission, transmitting the Commission's final rule--Amendment of Section 73.202(b), Table of Allotments, FM Broadcast Stations. (Silverton, Texas) [MB Docket No. 03-72; RM-10674];

(Leedey, Oklahoma) [MB Docket No. 03-73; RM-10675]; (Memphis, Texas) [MB Docket No. 03-75; RM-10677] received January 14, 2004, pursuant to 5 U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A); to the Committee on Energy and Commerce.

6044. A letter from the Senior Legal Advisor to the Bureau Chief, Media Bureau, Federal Communications Commission, transmitting the Commission's final rule--Amendment of Section 73.202(b), FM Table of Allotments, FM Broadcast Stations.

(Meridianville, Tuscumbia, Carrolton, and Gurley, Alabama)

[MB Docket No. 02-114; RM-10426] received January 14, 2004, pursuant to 5 U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A); to the Committee on Energy and Commerce.

6045. A letter from the Senior Legal Advisor, Chief Media Bureau, Federal Communications Commission, transmitting the Commission's final rule--Implementation of Section 304 of the Telecommunications Act of 1996 [CS Docket No. 97-80]; Commercial Availability of Navigation Devices; Compatibility Between Cable Systems and Consumer Electronics Equipment [PP Docket No. 00-67] received January 14, 2004, pursuant to 5 U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A); to the Committee on Energy and Commerce.

6046. A letter from the Sr. Legal Advisor to the Chief, Media Bureau, Federal Communications Commission, transmitting the Commission's final rule--Reexamination of the Comparative Standard for Noncommercial Educational Applicants; Association of America's Public Television Stations' Motion for Stay of Low Power Television Auction (No.81) [MM Docket No. 95-31] received January 14, 2004, pursuant to 5 U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A); to the Committee on Energy and Commerce.

6047. A letter from the Chairman, Nuclear Waste Technical Review Board, transmitting the second report of 2003 as required by the Nuclear Waste Policy Amendments Act of 1987, Public Law 100-203, pursuant to 42 U.S.C. 10268; to the Committee on Energy and Commerce.

6048. A communication from the President of the United States, transmitting notification that the Libya emergency is to continue in effect beyond January 7, 2004, pursuant to 50 U.S.C. 1622(d); (H. Doc. No. 108--147); to the Committee on International Relations and ordered to be printed.

6049. A communication from the President of the United States, transmitting notification stating that the emergency declared with respect to foreign terrorists who threaten to disrupt the Middle East peace process is to continue in effect beyond January 23, 2004, pursuant to 50 U.S.C. 1622(d); (H. Doc. No. 108--152); to the Committee on International Relations and ordered to be printed.

6050. A communication from the President of the United States, transmitting notification to terminate the national emergency with respect to Sierra Leone in Executive Order 13194 of January 18, 2001, and expanded in scope with respect to Liberia by Executive Order 13213 of May 22, 2001, pursuant to 50 U.S.C. 1622(a); (H. Doc. No. 108--153); to the Committee on International Relations and ordered to be printed.

6051. A letter from the Deputy Director, Defense Security Cooperation Agency, transmitting the Department of the Defense's proposed lease of defense articles to the Government of Tajikistan (Transmittal No. 01-04), pursuant to 22 U.S.C. 2796a(a); to the Committee on International Relations.

6052. A letter from the Director, International Cooperation, Department of Defense, transmitting a copy of Transmittal No. 27-03 which informs you of our intent to sign a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) for Maritime Missile Defense Projects between the United States, Australia, Canada, Germany, Italy, Spain, The Netherlands, and the United Kingdom, pursuant to 22 U.S.C. 2767(f); to the Committee on International Relations.

6053. A letter from the Director, International Cooperation, Department of Defense, transmitting a copy of Transmittal No. 25-03 which informs you of our intent to sign a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) concerning Standard Missile Upgrades and Improvements between the United States, Canada, Germany, and The Netherlands, pursuant to 22 U.S.C. 2767(f); to the Committee on International Relations.

6054. A letter from the Director, International Cooperation, Department of Defense, transmitting a copy of Transmittal No. 24-03 which informs you of our intent to sign a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) between the United States and The Netherlands Concerning Test and Evaluation Program Cooperation (TEP MOU), pursuant to 22 U.S.C. 2767(f); to the Committee on International Relations.

6055. A letter from the Director, International Cooperation, Department of Defense, transmitting a copy of Transmittal No. 26-03 which informs of an intent to sign a Project Agreement concerning Nonacoustic Sensing Aid and Nonlinear Dynamics between the United States and Sweden, pursuant to 22 U.S.C. 2767(f); to the Committee on International Relations.

6056. A letter from the Assistant Legal Adviser for Treaty Affairs, Department of State, transmitting copies of international agreements, other than treaties, entered into by the United States, pursuant to 1 U.S.C. 112b(a); to the Committee on International Relations.

6057. A letter from the Assistant Legal Adviser for Treaty Affairs, Department of State, transmitting copies of international agreements, other than treaties, entered into by the United States, pursuant to 1 U.S.C. 112b(a); to the Committee on International Relations.

6058. A letter from the Assistant Legal Adviser for Treaty Affairs, Department of State, transmitting copies of international agreements, other than treaties, entered into by the United States, pursuant to 1 U.S.C. 112b(a); to the Committee on International Relations.

6059. A letter from the Assistant Secretary for Legislative Affairs, Department of State, transmitting certification for FY 2003 that no United Nations organization or United Nations affiliated agency grants and official status, accreditation, or recognition to any organization which promotes, condones, or seeks the legalization of pedophilia, or which includes as a subsidiary or member anysuch organization, pursuant to Public Law 103--236, section 565(b) (108 Stat. 845); to the Committee on International Relations.

6060. A communication from the President of the United States, transmitting a report on additional steps taken with respect to the national emergency declared in Proclamation 7463 of September 14, 2001 and consistent with Executive Order 12396 of December 9, 1982, pursuant to 50 U.S.C. 1631 10 U.S.C. 603; (H. Doc. No. 108--149); to the Committee on International Relations and ordered to be printed.

6061. A letter from the Secretary, Department of the Treasury, transmitting as required by section 401(c) of the National Emergencies Act, 50 U.S.C. 1641(c), and section 204(c) of the International Emergency Economic Powers Act, 50 U.S.C. 1703(c), and pursuant to Executive Order 13313 of July 31, 2003, a six-month periodic report of the national emergency with respect to the Western Balkans that was declared in Executive Order 13219 of June 26, 2001; to the Committee on International Relations.

6062. A letter from the Secretary, Department of the Treasury, transmitting as required by section 401(c) of the National Emergencies Act, 50 U.S.C. 1641(c), and section 204(c) of the International Economic Powers Act, 50 U.S.C. 1703(c), and pursuant to Executive Order 13313 of July 31, 2003, a six-month periodic report on the national emergency with respect to the risk of nuclear proliferation created by the accumulation of weapons-usable fissile material in the territory of the Russian Federation that was declared in Executive Order 13159 of June 21, 2000; to the Committee on International Relations.

6063. A letter from the Assistant Secretary for Legislative Affairs, Department of the Treasury, transmitting Pursuant to the Vietnam Education Foundation Act of 2000 (title II of division B of H.R. 5666, as enacted by section 1(a)(4) of Public Law 106-554 and contained in appendix D of that Act; 114 Stat. 2763A-255) as amended, a report on the financial balances of the Vietnam Education Foundation for 2003; to the Committee on International Relations.

6064. A letter from the Acting Assistant Secretary for Legislative Affairs, Department of State, transmitting Report on Withdrawl of Russian Armed Forces and Military Equipment, pursuant to paragraph 5(D) of the Senate's resolution of advice and consent of the ratification of the CFE Flank Document; to the Committee on International Relations.

6065. A letter from the Assistant Secretary for Legislative Affairs, Department of State, transmitting pursuant to Section 620C(c) of the Foreign Assistance Act of 1961, as amended, and in accordance with section 1(a)(6) of Executive Order 13313, a report prepared by the Department of State and the National Security Council on the progress toward a negotiated solution of the Cyprus question covering the period October 1 through November 30, 2003; to the Committee on International Relations.

6066. A letter from the Assistant Secretary for Legislative Affairs, Department of State, transmitting the Department's final rule--Amendment to the International Traffic in Arms Regulations: United States Munitions List--received December 10, 2003, pursuant to 5 U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A); to the Committee on International Relations.

6067. A letter from the Assistant Secretary for Legislative Affairs, Department of State, transmitting notification of intent to obligate funds for purposes of Nonproliferation and Disarmament Fund (NDF) activities, pursuant to Public Law 102--511, section 508(a) Public Law 108--7, section 515; to the Committee on International Relations.

6068. A letter from the Assistant Secretary for Legislative Affairs, Department of State, transmitting notification of export of Items to Iraq in the National Interest of the United States pursuant to section 1504 of the Emergency Wartime Supplemental Appropriation Act, 2003 (Transmittal No. DTC 04IZ-03); to the Committee on International Relations.

6069. A letter from the Assistant Secretary for Legislative Affairs, Department of State, transmitting a copy of Presidential Determination No. 2004-09 on Waiving Prohibition on United States Military Assistance to Parties to the Rome Statute Establishing the International Criminal Court, pursuant to Public Law 107--206; to the Committee on International Relations.

6070. A letter from the Assistant Secretary for Legislative Affairs, Department of State, transmitting a copy of the Presidential Determination No. 2004-14, Imposition and Waiver of Sanctions Under Section 604 of the Foreign Relations Authorization Act, Fiscal Year 2003; to the Committee on International Relations.

6071. A letter from the Assistant Secretary for Legislative Affairs, Department of State, transmitting notification of intent to obligate funds for purposes of Nonproliferation and Disarmament Fund (NDF) activities; to the Committee on International Relations.

6072. A letter from the Assistant Secretary for Legislative Affairs, Department of State, transmitting a report pursuant to the Cooperative Threat Reduction Act of 1993 and the FREEDOM Support Act; to the Committee on International Relations.

6073. A letter from the Director, Office of Personnel Management, President's Pay Agent, transmitting a report justifying the reasons for the extension of locality-based comparability payments to categories of positions that are in more than oneexecutive agency, pursuant to 5 U.S.C. 5304(h)(2)(C); to the Committee on Government Reform.

6074. A letter from the Secretary, Department of Education, transmitting the semiannual report of the activities of the Office of Inspector Generalduring the six month period ending September 30, 2003, pursuant to 5 U.S.C. app. (Insp. Gen. Act) section 5(b); to the Committee on Government Reform.

6075. A letter from the Inspector General, Department of Education, transmitting a corrected semiannual report of the activities of the Office of Inspector General during the six month period ending September 30, 2003, pursuant to 5 U.S.C. app. (Insp. Gen. Act) section 5(b); to the Committee on Government Reform.

6076. A letter from the Secretary, Department of Health and Human Services, transmitting a report of surplus real property transferred for public health purposes for October 1, 2002, through September 30, 2003, pursuant to Public Law 100--77, section 601 (101 Stat. 515); to the Committee on Government Reform.

6077. A letter from the Inspector General, Department of the Interior, transmitting the semiannual report on the activities of the Office of Inspector General for the period April 1, 2003, through September 30, 2003, pursuant to 5 U.S.C. app. (Insp. Gen. Act) section 5(b); to the Committee on Government Reform.

6078. A letter from the Chairman of the Board, Pension Benefit Guaranty Corporation, transmitting the semiannual report on activities of the Inspector General of the Pension Benefit Guaranty Corporation for the period April 1, 2003 through September 30, 2003, pursuant to 5 U.S.C. app. (Insp. Gen. Act) section 8G(h)(2); to the Committee on Government Reform.

6079. A letter from the Chairman, Council of the District of Columbia, transmitting a copy of D.C. ACT 15-255,

``Elimination of Outdated Crimes Amendment Act of 2003,'' pursuant to D.C. Code section 1--233(c)(1); to the Committee on Government Reform.

6080. A letter from the Chairman, Council of the District of Columbia, transmitting a copy of D.C. ACT 15-256,

``Marriage and Family Therapy Amendment Act of 2003,'' pursuant to D.C. Code section 1--233(c)(1); to the Committee on Government Reform.

6081. A letter from the Chairman, Council of the District of Columbia, transmitting a copy of D.C. ACT 15-251, ``Income From Discrimination Exclusion Temporary Amendment Act of 2003,'' pursuant to D.C. Code section 1--233(c)(1); to the Committee on Government Reform.

6082. A letter from the Chairman, Council of the District of Columbia, transmitting a copy of D.C. ACT 15-254,

``Certified Capital Companies Act of 2003,'' pursuant to D.C. Code section 1--233(c)(1); to the Committee on Government Reform.

6083. A letter from the Chairman, Council of the District of Columbia, transmitting a copy of D.C. ACT 15-250,

``Charity Auction Sales Tax Exemption Temporary Act of 2003,'' pursuant to D.C. Code section 1--233(c)(1); to the Committee on Government Reform.

6084. A letter from the Chairman, Council of the District of Columbia, transmitting a copy of D.C. ACT 15-249,

``Medical Support Establishment and Enforcement Temporary Amendment Act of 2003,'' pursuant to D.C. Code section 1--233(c)(1); to the Committee on Government Reform.

6085. A letter from the Chairman, Council of the District of Columbia, transmitting a copy of D.C. ACT 15-247,

``Eastern Avenue Tour Bus Parking Temporary Amendment Act of 2003,'' pursuant to D.C. Code section 1--233(c)(1); to the Committee on Government Reform.

6086. A letter from the Chairman, Council of the District of Columbia, transmitting a copy of D.C. ACT 15-248,

``Freedom of Information Legislative Records Clarification Temporary Amendment Act of 2003,'' pursuant to D.C. Code section 1--233(c)(1); to the Committee on Government Reform.

6087. A letter from the Chairman, Council of the District of Columbia, transmitting a copy of D.C. ACT 15-246,

``Unemployment Compensation Funds Appropriation Authorization Temporary Act of 2003,'' pursuant to D.C. Code section 1--233(c)(1); to the Committee on Government Reform.

6088. A letter from the Chairman, Council of the District of Columbia, transmitting a copy of D.C. ACT 15-245,

``Presidential Primary Petition and Filing Waiver Temporary Act of 2003,'' pursuant to D.C. Code section 1--233(c)(1); to the Committee on Government Reform.

6089. A letter from the Chairman, Council of the District of Columbia, transmitting a copy of D.C. ACT 15-244, ``PSA Restructuring Council Review Temporary Act of 2003,'' pursuant to D.C. Code section 1--233(c)(1); to the Committee on Government Reform.

6090. A letter from the Chairman, Council of the District of Columbia, transmitting a copy of D.C. ACT 15-243, ``Emmaus Rehabilitation Project Real Property Exemption Temporary Act of 2003,'' pursuant to D.C. Code section 1--233(c)(1); to the Committee on Government Reform.

6091. A letter from the Chairman, Council of the District of Columbia, transmitting a copy of D.C. ACT 15-242, ``Tax Increment Financing Reauthorization Date Temporary Act of 2003,'' pursuant to D.C. Code section 1--233(c)(1); to the Committee on Government Reform.

6092. A letter from the Chairman, Council of the District of Columbia, transmitting a copy of D.C. ACT 15-241,

``Freedom Forum Newseum Real Property Tax Exemption and Equitable Real Property Tax Relief Temporary Act of 2003,'' pursuant to D.C. Code section 1--233(c)(1); to the Committee on Government Reform.

6093. A letter from the Chairman, Council of the District of Columbia, transmitting a copy of D.C. ACT 15-240,

``Authorization of the Spending of the Commerical Trust Fund Temporary Act of 2003,'' pursuant to D.C. Code section 1--233(c)(1); to the Committee on Government Reform.

6094. A letter from the Chairman, Council of the District of Columbia, transmitting a copy of D.C. ACT 15-239, ``Nurse Staffing Agency Act of 2003,'' pursuant to D.C. Code section 1--233(c)(1); to the Committee on Government Reform.

6095. A letter from the Chairman, Council of the District of Columbia, transmitting a copy of D.C. ACT 15-238,

``Comprehensive Housing Strategy Act of 2003,'' pursuant to D.C. Code section 1--233(c)(1); to the Committee on Government Reform.

6096. A letter from the Chairman, Council of the District of Columbia, transmitting a copy of D.C. ACT 15-259,

``Utility Rate Payers Amendment Act of 2003,'' pursuant to D.C. Code section 1--233(c)(1); to the Committee on Government Reform.

6097. A letter from the Chairman, Council of the District of Columbia, transmitting a copy of D.C. ACT 15-260,

``Closing of a Portion of a Public Alley in Square 2677, S.O. 03-0208, Act of 2003,'' pursuant to D.C. Code section 1--233(c)(1); to the Committee on Government Reform.

6098. A letter from the Chairman, Council of the District of Columbia, transmitting a copy of D.C. ACT 15-261,

``Housing and Community Development Reform Advisory Commission Temporary Amendment Act of 2003,'' pursuant to D.C. Code section 1--233(c)(1); to the Committee on Government Reform.

6099. A letter from the Chairman, Council of the District of Columbia, transmitting a copy of D.C. ACT 15-262,

``Washington Convention Center Authority Term Limit Temporary Amendment Act of 2003,'' pursuant to D.C. Code section 1--233(c)(1); to the Committee on Government Reform.

6100. A letter from the Chairman, Council of the District of Columbia, transmitting a copy of D.C. ACT 15-263, ``Towing Regulation and Enforcement Authority Temporary Act of 2003,'' pursuant to D.C. Code section 1--233(c)(1); to the Committee on Government Reform.

6101. A letter from the Chairman, Council of the District of Columbia, transmitting a copy of D.C. ACT 15-264,

``Parking Meter Fee Moratorium Temporary Act of 2003,'' pursuant to D.C. Code section 1--233(c)(1); to the Committee on Government Reform.

6102. A letter from the Chairman, Council of the District of Columbia, transmitting a copy of D.C. ACT 15-265, ``Real Property Classification Clarification Temporary Act of 2003,'' pursuant to D.C. Code section 1--233(c)(1); to the Committee on Government Reform.

6103. A letter from the Chairman, Council of the District of Columbia, transmitting a copy of D.C. ACT 15-266,

``National Capital Medical Center Negotiation Temporary Act of 2003,'' pursuant to D.C. Code section 1--233(c)(1); to the Committee on Government Reform.

6104. A letter from the Chairman, Council of the District of Columbia, transmitting a copy of D.C. ACT 15-267,

``Presidential Primary State Committee Elections Temporary Amendment Act of 2003,'' pursuant to D.C. Code section 1--233(c)(1); to the Committee on Government Reform.

6105. A letter from the Chairman, Council of the District of Columbia, transmitting a copy of D.C. ACT 15-268,

``Citizens with Mental Retardation Substituted Consent for Health Care Decisions Temporary Amendment Act of 2003,'' pursuant to D.C. Code section 1--233(c)(1); to the Committee on Government Reform.

6106. A letter from the Chairman, Council of the District of Columbia, transmitting a copy of D.C. ACT 15-269,

``Rehabilitation Services Program Establishment Temporary Act of 2003,'' pursuant to D.C. Code section 1--233(c)(1); to the Committee on Government Reform.

6107. A letter from the Chairman, Council of the District of Columbia, transmitting a copy of D.C. ACT 15-270,

``Procurement Practices Vendor Payment Revised Approval Authorization Temporary Amendment Act of 2003,'' pursuant to D.C. Code section 1--233(c)(1); to the Committee on Government Reform.

6108. A letter from the Chairman, Council of the District of Columbia, transmitting a copy of D.C. ACT 15-271,

``Inspector General Appointment and Term Clarification Temporary Amendment Act of 2003,'' pursuant to D.C. Code section 1--233(c)(1); to the Committee on Government Reform.

6109. A letter from the Chairman, Council of the District of Columbia, transmitting a copy of D.C. ACT 15-272, ``Board of Education Campaign Contribution Clarification Temporary Amendment Act of 2003,'' pursuant to D.C. Code section 1--233(c)(1); to the Committee on Government Reform.

6110. A letter from the Chairman, Council of the District of Columbia, transmitting a copy of D.C. ACT 15-274,

``Automated Traffic Enforcement Fund Temporary Amendment Act of 2003,'' pursuant to D.C. Code section 1--233(c)(1); to the Committee on Government Reform.

6111. A letter from the Chairman, Council of the District of Columbia, transmitting a copy of D.C. ACT 15-286,

``Uniform Trust Act of 2003,'' pursuant to D.C. Code section 1--233(c)(1); to the Committee on Government Reform.

6112. A letter from the Federal Co-Chair, Appalachian Regional Commission, transmitting the semiannual report on the activities of the Office of Inspector General for the period April 1, 2003, through September 30, 2003, pursuant to 5 U.S.C. app. (Insp. Gen. Act) section 8G(h)(2); to the Committee on Government Reform.

6113. A letter from the Chairman, Broadcasting Board of Governors, transmitting the semiannual report on the activities of the Office of Inspector General for the period from April 1, 2003 to September 30, 2003, pursuant to 5 U.S.C. app. (Insp. Gen. Act) section 5(b); to the Committee on Government Reform.

6114. A letter from the Chairman, Consumer Product Safety Commission, transmitting the semiannual report on the activities of the Office of Inspector General for the period April 1, 2003 through September 30, 2003, pursuant to 5 U.S.C. app. (Insp. Gen. Act) section 5(b); to the Committee on Government Reform.

6115. A letter from the Acting Chief Executive Officer, Corporation for National and Community Service, transmitting the semiannual report of the Office of the Inspector General for the period from April 1, 2003 through October 31, 2003, pursuant to 5 U.S.C. app. (Insp. Gen. Act) section 5(b); to the Committee on Government Reform.

6116. A letter from the Acting Chief Executive Officer, Corporation for National and Community Service, transmitting a report pursuant to the Federal Vacancies Reform Act of 1998; to the Committee on Government Reform.

6117. A letter from the Acting Chief Executive Officer, Corporation for National and Community Service, transmitting a report pursuant to the Federal Vacancies Reform Act of 1998; to the Committee on Government Reform.

6118. A letter from the Chair, CPB Board of Directors, Corporation for Public Broadcasting, transmitting the semiannual report of the Office of the Inspector General for the period ending September 30, 2003, pursuant to 5 U.S.C. app. (Insp. Gen. Act) section 5(b); to the Committee on Government Reform.

6119. A letter from the Assistant Director, Executive & Political Personnel, Department of the Army, transmitting a report pursuant to the Federal Vacancies Reform Act of 1998; to the Committee on Government Reform.

6120. A letter from the Secretary, Mississippi River Commission, Department of the Army, transmitting a copy of the annual report in compliance with the Government in the Sunshine Act covering the calendar year 2003, pursuant to 5 U.S.C. 552b(j); to the Committee on Government Reform.

6121. A letter from the Assistant Director, Executive & Political Personnel, Department of Defense, transmitting a report pursuant to the Federal Vacancies Reform Act of 1998; to the Committee on Government Reform.

6122. A letter from the Secretary, Department of Education, transmitting the twenty-ninth Semiannual Report to Congress on Audit Follow-Up, covering the period April 1, 2003 through September 30, 2003, pursuant to 5 U.S.C. app. (Insp. Gen. Act) section 5(b); to the Committee on Government Reform.

6123. A letter from the Secretary, Department of Education, transmitting the annual report concerning surplus Federal real property disposed of to educational institutions, pursuant to 40 U.S.C. 484(o); to the Committee on Government Reform.

6124. A letter from the Secretary, Department of Homeland Security, transmitting the semiannual report of the Inspector General for the period April 1, 2003 through September 30, 2003, pursuant to Public Law 95--452, section 5(b) (102 Stat. 2526); to the Committee on Government Reform.

6125. A letter from the General Counsel, Department of Housing and Urban Development, transmitting a report pursuant to the Federal Vacancies Reform Act of 1998; to the Committee on Government Reform.

6126. A letter from the Inspector General, Department of Justice, transmitting the semiannual report on the activities of the Office of Inspector General for the period April 1, 2003 through September 30, 2003, pursuant to 5 U.S.C. app.

(Insp. Gen. Act) section 5(b); to the Committee on Government Reform.

6127. A letter from the Human Resources Specialist, Department of Labor, transmitting a report pursuant to the Federal Vacancies Reform Act of 1998; to the Committee on Government Reform.

6128. A letter from the Human Resources Specialist, Department of Labor, transmitting a report pursuant to the Federal Vacancies Reform Act of 1998; to the Committee on Government Reform.

6129. A letter from the Human Resources Specialist, Department of Labor, transmitting a report pursuant to the Federal Vacancies Reform Act of 1998; to the Committee on Government Reform.

6130. A letter from the Human Resources Specialist, Department of Labor, transmitting a report pursuant to the Federal Vacancies Reform Act of 1998; to the Committee on Government Reform.

6131. A letter from the Human Resources Specialist, Department of Labor, transmitting a report pursuant to the Federal Vacancies Reform Act of 1998; to the Committee on Government Reform.

6132. A letter from the Human Resources Specialist, Department of Labor, transmitting a report pursuant to the Federal Vacancies Reform Act of 1998; to the Committee on Government Reform.

6133. A letter from the Human Resources Specialist, Department of Labor, transmitting a report pursuant to the Federal Vacancies Reform Act of 1998; to the Committee on Government Reform.

6134. A letter from the Human Resources Specialist, Department of Labor, transmitting a report pursuant to the Federal Vacancies Reform Act of 1998; to the Committee on Government Reform.

6135. A letter from the Human Resources Specialist, Department of Labor, transmitting a report pursuant to the Federal Vacancies Reform Act of 1998; to the Committee on Government Reform.

6136. A letter from the Attorney Advisor, Department of Transportation, transmitting a report pursuant to the Federal Vacancies Reform Act of 1998; to the Committee on Government Reform.

6137. A letter from the Attorney Advisor, Department of Transportation, transmitting a report pursuant to the Federal Vacancies Reform Act of 1998; to the Committee on Government Reform.

6138. A letter from the Attorney Advisor, Department of Transportation, transmitting a report pursuant to the Federal Vacancies Reform Act of 1998; to the Committee on Government Reform.

6139. A letter from the Attorney Advisor, Department of Transportation, transmitting a report pursuant to the Federal Vacancies Reform Act of 1998; to the Committee on Government Reform.

6140. A letter from the Administrator, Environmental Protection Agency, transmitting the Fiscal Year 2003 Annual Report; to the Committee on Government Reform.

6141. A letter from the Acting Director of Communications and Legislative Affairs, Equal Employment Opportunity Commission, transmitting the Office of Management and Budget's (OMB's) review of the Equal Employment Opportunity Commission's (EEOC's) Year 2003 Inventories of Commercial and Inherently Governmental Activities in accordance with the Federal Activities Inventory Reform (FAIR) Act of 1998; to the Committee on Government Reform.

6142. A letter from the Chair, Equal Employment Opportunity Commission, transmitting the semiannual report on the activities of the Inspector General and management's report for the period ending September 30, 2003, pursuant to 5 U.S.C. app. (Insp. Gen. Act) section 5(b); to the Committee on Government Reform.

6143. A letter from the Chief of Staff, Federal Mediation and Conciliation Service, transmitting the FY 2003 annual report under the Federal Managers' Financial Integrity Act

(FMFIA) of 1982, pursuant to 31 U.S.C. 3512(c)(3); to the Committee on Government Reform.

6144. A letter from the Director, Financial Management, General Accounting Office, transmitting the FY 2003 annual report of the Comptroller General's Retirement System, pursuant to 31 U.S.C. 9503(a)(1)(B); to the Committee on Government Reform.

6145. A letter from the Comptroller General, General Accounting Office, transmitting information concerning GAO employees who were assigned to congressional committees during fiscal year 2003, pursuant to 31 U.S.C. 719(b)(1)(C); to the Committee on Government Reform.

6146. A letter from the Administrator, General Services Administration, transmitting the FY 2003 Annual Performance and Accountability Report in accordance with the Report Consolidation Act of 2000; to the Committee on Government Reform.

6147. A letter from the Administrator, General Services Administration, transmitting notification of the new mileage reimbursement rates for Federal employees who use privately owned vehicles while on official travel, pursuant to 5 U.S.C. 5707(b)(1)(A); to the Committee on Government Reform.

6148. A letter from the President, James Madison Memorial Fellowship Foundation, transmitting the consolidated annual reports under the Federal Managers Financial Integrity Act of 1982, pursuant to 31 U.S.C. 3512(c)(3); to the Committee on Government Reform.

6149. A letter from the Chairman, National Credit Union Administration, transmitting the semiannual report on the activities of the Inspector General for April 1, 2003, through September 30, 2003, pursuant to 5 U.S.C. app. (Insp. Gen. Act) section 8G(h)(2); to the Committee on Government Reform.

6150. A letter from the Chairman and General Counsel, National Labor Relations Board, transmitting the semiannual report on the activities of the Office of Inspector General of the National Labor Relations Board for the period April 1, 2003 through September 30, 2003, pursuant to 5 U.S.C. app.

(Insp. Gen. Act) section 8G(h)(2); to the Committee on Government Reform.

6151. A letter from the Chairman, National Mediation Board, transmitting the FY 2003 report pursuant to the Federal Managers' Financial Integrity Act, pursuant to 31 U.S.C. 3512(c)(3); to the Committee on Government Reform.

6152. A letter from the Chairman, National Science Board, transmitting the semiannual report on the activities of the Office of Inspector General for the period April 1, 2003 through September 30, 2003, pursuant to 5 U.S.C. app. (Insp. Gen. Act) section 5(b); to the Committee on Government Reform.

6153. A letter from the Chairman, National Science Board, transmitting the semiannual report on the activities of the Office of Inspector General for the period April 1, 2003 through September 30, 2003, pursuant to 5 U.S.C. app. (Insp. Gen. Act) section 5(b); to the Committee on Government Reform.

6154. A letter from the Chairman, National Transportation Safety Board, transmitting the FY 2003 annual report under the Federal Managers' Financial Integrity Act (FMFIA) of 1982, pursuant to 31 U.S.C. 3512(c)(3); to the Committee on Government Reform.

6155. A letter from the Deputy Director for Admin. & Info. Mgmt., Office of Government Ethics, transmitting a report pursuant to the Federal Vacancies Reform Act of 1998; to the Committee on Government Reform.

6156. A letter from the Director, Office of Transition Administration, Panama Canal Commission, transmitting the FY 2003 annual report under the Federal Managers' Financial Integrity Act, pursuant to 31 U.S.C. 3512(c)(3); to the Committee on Government Reform.

6157. A letter from the Director, Peace Corps, transmitting the semiannual report on the activities of the Office of Inspector General for the period April 1, 2003 through September 30, 2003, pursuant to 5 U.S.C. app. (Insp. Gen. Act) section 5(b); to the Committee on Government Reform.

6158. A letter from the Inspector General, Railroad Retirement Board, transmitting the semiannual report on activities of the Office of Inspector General for the period April 1, 2003, through September 30, 2003, pursuant to 5 U.S.C. app. (Insp. Gen. Act) section 5(d); to the Committee on Government Reform.

6159. A letter from the Chairman, Securities and Exchange Commission, transmitting a report on the management controls of the Commission for the fiscal year ending September 30, 2003, pursuant to 31 U.S.C. 3512(c)(3); to the Committee on Government Reform.

6160. A letter from the Administrator, Small Business Administration, transmitting the semiannual report of the Office of Inspector General for the period April 1, through September 30, 2003, pursuant to 5 U.S.C. app. (Insp. Gen. Act) section 5(b); to the Committee on Government Reform.

6161. A letter from the Chairman, U.S. International Trade Commission, transmitting the semiannual report on the activities of the Office of Inspector General for the period April 1, 2003 through September 30, 2003, pursuant to 5 U.S.C. app. (Insp. Gen. Act) section 8G(h)(2); to the Committee on Government Reform.

6162. A letter from the Chair, United States Access Board, transmitting the Board's consolidated report for the Inspector General Act and the Federal Fiancial Manager's Integrity Act, pursuant to 31 U.S.C. 3512(c)(3) 5 app.

#Public Law 100--504, section 104(a) (102 Stat. 2525); to the Committee on Government Reform.

6163. A letter from the Chairman, Board of Governors, United States Postal Service, transmitting a copy of the annual report in compliance with the Government in the Sunshine Act during the calendar year 2003, pursuant to 5 U.S.C. 552b(j); to the Committee on Government Reform.

6164. A letter from the Chair, Office of the General Counsel, Federal Election Commission, transmitting the Commission's final rule--Statement of Policy Regarding Disclosure of Closed Enforcement and Related Files [Notice 2003-25] received December 15, 2003, pursuant to 5 U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A); to the Committee on House Administration.

6165. A letter from the Director, Fish and Wildlife Service, Department of the Interior, transmitting the 1998, 1999, and 2000 annual reports of the Fish and Wildlife Service on the reasonably identifiable expenditures for the conservation of endangered or threatened species by Federal and State agencies, pursuant to 16 U.S.C. 1544; to the Committee on Resources.

6166. A letter from the Secretary, Department of the Interior, transmitting the Final Engineering Report (FER) and incorporated Water Conservation Plan for the Perkins County Rural Water System, pursuant to Public Law 106--136, section 4(b)(2); to the Committee on Resources.

6167. A letter from the Director, Office of Surface Mining, Department of the Interior, transmitting the Department's final rule--Kentucky Regulatory Program [KY-245-FOR] received December 29, 2003, pursuant to 5 U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A); to the Committee on Resources.

6168. A letter from the Director, Office of Surface Mining, Department of the Interior, transmitting the Department's final rule--Indiana Regulatory Program [IN-153-FOR; Administrative Cause No. 02-034R] received December 29, 2003, pursuant to 5 U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A); to the Committee on Resources.

6169. A letter from the Principal Deputy Assistant Secretary for Indian Affairs, Department of the Interior, transmitting a proposed plan under the Indian Tribal Judgment Funds Act, 25 U.S.C. 1401 et seq., as amended, for the use and distribution of the Mescalero Apache Tribe judgment funds in Docket 92-403L; to the Committee on Resources.

6170. A letter from the Director, Office of Hearings and Appeals, Department of the Interior, transmitting the Department's final rule--Special Rules Applicable to Public Land Hearings and Appeals (RIN: 1090-AA84) received December 18, 2003, pursuant to 5 U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A); to the Committee on Resources.

6171. A letter from the Chairman, National Indian Gaming Commission, transmitting the Commission's final rule--Amendment of fee regulations (RIN: 3141-AA16) received January 14, 2004, pursuant to 5 U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A); to the Committee on Resources.

6172. A letter from the Acting Director, Office of Sustainable Fisheries, NMFS, National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration, transmitting the Administration's final rule--Fisheries of the Northeastern United States; Summer Flounder Fishery; Commercial Quota Transfer [Docket No. 021122284-2323-02; I.D. 121803C] received January 14, 2004, pursuant to 5 U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A); to the Committee on Resources.

6173. A letter from the Acting Director, Office of Sustainable Fisheries, NMFS, National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration, transmitting the Administration's final rule--Fisheries of the Northeastern United States; Summer Flounder Fishery; Commercial Quota Harvested for New Jersey

[Docket No. 021122284-2323-02; I.D. 121803A] received January 14, 2004, pursuant to 5 U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A); to the Committee on Resources.

6174. A letter from the Acting Director, Office of Sustainable Fisheries, NMFS, National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration, transmitting the Administration's final rule--Fisheries of the Exclusive Economic Zone off Alaska; Shortraker/Rougheye and Northern Rockfish in the Bering Sea Subarea and ``Other Species'' in the Bering Sea and Aleutian Islands Mangement Area [Docket No. 031126295-3295-01; I.D. 121703A] received January 8, 2004, pursuant to 5 U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A); to the Committee on Resources.

6175. A letter from the Acting Director, Office of Sustainable Fisheries, NMFS, National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration, transmitting the Administration's final rule--Fisheries of the Exclusive Economic Zone off Alaska; North Pacific Halibut and Sablefish IFQ Coast Recovery Program [Docket No. 991207325-0063-02; I.D. 100699A] received January 9, 2004, pursuant to 5 U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A); to the Committee on Resources.

6176. A letter from the Acting Director, Office of Sustainable Fisheries, NMFS, National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration, transmitting the Administration's final rule--Fisheries of the Exclusive Economic Zone Off Alaska; Reallocation of Pollock in the Bering Sea subarea [Docket No. 021212307-3037-02; I.D.092603C] received December 11, 2003, pursuant to 5 U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A); to the Committee on Resources.

6177. A letter from the Director, Office of Sustainable Fisheries, NMFS, National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration, transmitting the Administration's final rule--Atlantic Highly Migratory Species; Bluefin Tuna Fisheries [I.D. 120903A] received January 8, 2004, pursuant to 5 U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A); to the Committee on Resources.

6178. A letter from the Director, Office of Sustainable Fisheries, NMFS, National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration, transmitting the Administration's final rule--Atlantic Highly Migratory Species; Bluefin Tuna Fisheries [I.D. 122303H] received January 14, 2004, pursuant to 5 U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A); to the Committee on Resources.

6179. A letter from the Acting Director, Office of Sustainable Fisheries, NMFS, National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration, transmitting the Administration's final rule--Fisheries of the Exclusive Economic Zone off Alaska; Groundfish of the Bering Sea and Aleutian Islands Area

[Docket No. 021212307-3037-02; I.D. 120303A] received January 8, 2004, pursuant to 5 U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A); to the Committee on Resources.

6180. A letter from the Assistant Administrator, National Marine Fisheries Service, National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration, transmitting the Administration's final rule--Atlantic Highly Migratory Species; Atlantic Shark Management Measures [Docket No. 030721180-3315-02; I.D. 010903D] received January 9, 2004, pursuant to 5 U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A); to the Committee on Resources.

6181. A letter from the Assistant Administrator for Fisheries, NMFS, National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration, transmitting the Administration's final rule--Fisheries of the Exclusive Economic Zone Off Alaska; Bering Sea and Aleutian Islands Area; Interim 2004 Harvest Specifications for Groundfis [Docket No. 031126295-3295-01; I.D. 111703B] received December 11, 2003, pursuant to 5 U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A); to the Committee on Resources.

6182. A letter from the Assistant Administrator for Regulatory Programs, National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration, transmitting the Administration's final rule--Taking of Threatened or Endangered Species Incidental to Commercial Fishing Operations; Atlantic Large Whale Take Reduction Plan [Docket No. 030221039-3309-04; I.D. 120903E]

(RIN: 0648-AQ04) received January 14, 2004, pursuant to 5 U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A); to the Committee on Resources.

6183. A letter from the Deputy Assistant Administrator for Regulatory Programs, National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration, transmitting the Administration's final rule--Fisheries of the Caribbean, Gulf of Mexico, and South Atlantic; Shrimp Fishery of the Gulf of Mexico; Amendment 10

[Docket No. 030908224-3325-02; I.D. 080403B] (RIN: 0648-AM23) received January 14, 2004, pursuant to 5 U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A); to the Committee on Resources.

6184. A letter from the Deputy Assistant Administrator for Regulatory Programs, National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration, transmitting the Administration's final rule--Fisheries of the Exclusive Economic Zone (EEZ) Off Alaska; Salmon Fisheries off the Coast of Alaska [Docket No. 030314059-3326-03; I.D. 062003A] (RIN: 0648-AQ48) received January 14, 2004, pursuant to 5 U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A); to the Committee on Resources.

6185. A letter from the Deputy Assistant Administrator for Regulatory Programs, National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration, transmitting the Administration's final rule--Fisheries of the Northeastern United States; 2004 Fishing Quotas for Atlantic Surfclams, Ocean Quahogs, and Maine Mahogany Ocean Quahogs [Docket No. 031015257-3308-02; I.D. 101603A] (RIN: 0648-AQ79) received January 8, 2004, pursuant to 5 U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A); to the Committee on Resources.

6186. A letter from the Deputy Assistant Administrator for Regulatory Programs, National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration, transmitting the Administration's final rule--International Fisheries; Pacific Tuna Fisheries [Docket No.; 031022265-3298-02; I.D. 092203E] (RIN: 0648-AQ93) received December 10, 2003, pursuant to 5 U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A); to the Committee on Resources.

6187. A letter from the Solicitor General, Department of Justice, transmitting Notice that the government will not intervene in Tennessee Student Assistance Corp. v. Hood, S. Ct. No. 02-1606; to the Committee on the Judiciary.

6188. A letter from the Assistant Attorney General, Office of Legislative Affairs, Department of Justice, transmitting the 2002 Annual Report of the National Institute of Justice

(NIJ); to the Committee on the Judiciary.

6189. A letter from the Assistant Secretary of Legislative Affairs, Department of State, transmitting the redesignation as ``foreign terrorist organizations'' pursuant to Section 219 of the Immigration and Nationality Act, as added by the Antiterrorism and Effective Death Penalty Act of 1996, and amended by the Illegal Immigration Reform and Immigrant Responsibility Act of 1996, and by the Uniting and Strengthening America by Providing Appropriate Tools Required to Intercept and Obstruct Terrorism (USA PATRIOT ACT) of 2001; to the Committee on the Judiciary.

6190. A letter from the Acting President and Chief of Sport Performance, Olympic Committee, transmitting the 2002 Annual Report of the United States Olympic Committee; to the Committee on the Judiciary.

6191. A letter from the Chair, Sentencing Commission, transmitting a report responding to the congressional directive on downwards departures in the Prosecutorial Remedies and Other Tools to end the Exploitation of Children Today Act of 2003, Pub. L. 108-21 (the PROTECT Act); to the Committee on the Judiciary.

6192. A letter from the Architect of the Capitol, transmitting In accordance with Conference Report, H. Rpt. 108-279, ``Making Appropriations for the Legislative Branch for the fiscal year 2004, and for other purposes,'' notification of intent (30 days in advance) to start the eastern portion of the Library of Congress (LOC) tunnel excavation; to the Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure.

6193. A letter from the Chief, Regulations and Administrative Law, USCG, Department of Homeland Security, transmitting the Department's final rule--Drawbridge Operation Regulation Change, St. Croix River, Minnesota and Wisconsin [CGD08-02-035] (RIN: 1626-AA09) received January 9, 2004, pursuant to 5 U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A); to the Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure.

6194. A letter from the Chief, Regulations and Administrative Law, USCG, Department of Homeland Security, transmitting the Department's final rule--Drawbridge Operation Regulation; Biscayne Bay, Atlantic Intracoastal Waterway, Miami River, Miami-Dade County, Florida [CGD07-03-141] (RIN: 1625-AA09) received January 9, 2004, pursuant to 5 U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A); to the Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure.

6195. A letter from the Chief, Regulations and Administrative Law, USCG, Department of Homeland Security, transmitting the Department's final rule--Drawbridge Operation Regulations; Rice Creek, Putnam County, FL [CGD07-03-094] (RIN: 1625-AA09) received January 9, 2004, pursuant to 5 U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A); to the Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure.

6196. A letter from the Chief, Regulations and Administrative Law, USCG, Department of Homeland Security, transmitting the Department's final rule--Security Zone; Port Hueneme Harbor, Ventura County, CA [COTP Los Angeles-Long Beach 01-013] (RIN: 1625-AA00) received January 9, 2004, pursuant to 5 U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A); to the Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure.

6197. A letter from the Chief, Regulations and Administrative Law, USCG, Department of Homeland Security, transmitting the Department's final rule--Safety and Security Zone; Cove Point Liquefied Natural Gas Terminal, Chesapeake Bay, MD [CGD05-03-023] (RIN: 1625-AA00) received January 9, 2004, pursuant to 5 U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A); to the Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure.

6198. A letter from the Chief, Regulations and Administrative Law, USCG, Department of Homeland Security, transmitting the Department's final rule--Safety/Security Zone; Cove Point Liquefied Natural Gas Terminal, Chesapeake Bay, Maryland [CGD05-03-204] (RIN: 1625-AA00) received January 9, 2004, pursuant to 5 U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A); to the Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure.

6199. A letter from the Chief, Regulations and Administrative Law, USCG, Department of Homeland Security, transmitting the Department's final rule--Security Zone; Suisan Bay, Concord, California [COTP San Francisco Bay 03-027] (RIN: 1625-AA00) received January 9, 2004, pursuant to 5 U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A); to the Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure.

6200. A letter from the Chief, Regulations and Administrative Law, USCG, Department of Homeland Security, transmitting the Department's final rule--Safety Zone; Lockwood Folly Inlet, NC [CGD05-03-199] (RIN: 1625-AA00) received January 9, 2004, pursuant to 5 U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A); to the Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure.

6201. A letter from the Chief, Regulations and Administrative Law, USCG, Department of Homeland Security, transmitting the Department's final rule--Safety Zone; Gulf Intracoastal Waterway, Mile 134 West of the Harvey Locks, Louisa, LA [COTP Morgan City-03-011] (RIN: 1625-AA00) received January 9, 2004, pursuant to 5 U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A); to the Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure.

6202. A letter from the Chief, Regulations and Administrative Law, USCG, Department of Homeland Security, transmitting the Department's final rule--Security Zone; Suisan Bay, Concord, California [COTP San Francisco Bay 03-030] (RIN: 1625-AA00) received January 9, 2004, pursuant to 5 U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A); to the Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure.

6203. A letter from the Chief, Regulations and Administrative Law, USCG, Department of Homeland Security, transmitting the Department's final rule--Security Zones; Charleston Harbor, Cooper River, SC [COTP CHarleston-03-171]

(RIN: 1625-AA00) received January 9, 2004, pursuant to 5 U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A); to the Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure.

6204. A letter from the Chief, Regulations and Administrative Law, USCG, Department of Homeland Security, transmitting the Department's final rule--Security Zone; Renaissance Center, Cobo Hall, North American International Auto Show, Detroit River, Detroit, MI [CGD09-03-289] (RIN: 2115-AA00) received January 9, 2004, pursuant to 5 U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A); to the Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure.

6205. A letter from the Chief, Regulations and Administrative Law, USCG, Department of Homeland Security, transmitting the Department's final rule--Rates for Pilotage on the Great Lakes [USCG-2002-11288] (RIN: 1625-AA38) received December 29, 2003, pursuant to 5 U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A); to the Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure.

6206. A letter from the Chief, Regulations and Administrative Law, USCG, Department of Homeland Security, transmitting the Department's final rule--Anchorage Grounds; Delaware Bay and River [CGD05-03-195] (RIN: 1625-AA01) received December 29, 2003, pursuant to 5 U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A); to the Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure.

6207. A letter from the Chief, Regulations and Administrative Law, USCG, Department of Homeland Security, transmitting the Department's final rule--Drawbridge Operations; Inner Harbor Navigation Canal, New Orleans, LA

[CGD08-03-030] (RIN: 1625-AA09) received December 29, 2003, pursuant to 5 U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A); to the Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure.

6208. A letter from the Chief, Regulations and Administrative Law, USCG, Department of Homeland Security, transmitting the Department's final rule--Drawbridge Operation Regulation; Mississippi River, Dubuque, Iowa

[CGD08-03-048] (RIN: 1625-AA09) received January 9, 2004, pursuant to 5 U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A); to the Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure.

6209. A letter from the Chief, Regulations and Administrative Law, USCG, Department of Homeland Security, transmitting the Department's final rule--Validation of merchant mariners' vital information and issuance of Coast Guard Merchant Mariner's Documents (MMDs) [USCG-2003-14500]

(RIN: 1625-AA81) received January 9, 2004, pursuant to 5 U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A); to the Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure.

6210. A letter from the Chief, Regulations and Administrative Law, USCG, Department of Homeland Security, transmitting the Department's final rule--Deepwater Ports

[USCG-1998-3884] (RIN: 1625-AA20) received January 9, 2004, pursuant to 5 U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A); to the Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure.

6211. A letter from the Secretary, Department of Transportation, transmitting a report on the results of a study on the effects of Motor Carrier Safety Assistance Program (MCSAP) grant reductions, pursuant to Public Law 105--178, section 4032; to the Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure.

6212. A letter from the Program Analyst, FAA, Department of Transportation, transmitting the Department's final rule--Airworthiness Directives; Airbus Model A330-301, -321, -322,

-341, and -342 Airplanes [Docket No. 2001-NM-353-AD; Amendment 39-13341; AD 2003-21-06] (RIN: 2120-AA64) received December 19, 2003, pursuant to 5 U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A); to the Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure.

6213. A letter from the Paralegal Specialist, FAA, Department of Transportation, transmitting the Department's final rule--Establishment of Class E Airspace; Manokotak, AK

[Docket No. FAA-2003-16083; Airspace Docket No. 03-AAL-19] received December 29, 2003, pursuant to 5 U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A); to the Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure.

6214. A letter from the Paralegal Specialist, FAA, Department of Transportation, transmitting the Department's final rule--Airworthiness Directives; Eurocopter France Model AS332C, C1, L, L1, AS350B, BA, B1, B2, B3 and D, and AS355E, F, F1, F2 and N Helicopters [Docket No. 2003-SW-15-AD; Amendment 39-13384; AD 2003-25-01] (RIN: 2120-AA64) received December 29, 2003, pursuant to 5 U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A); to the Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure.

6215. A letter from the Paralegal Specialist, FAA, Department of Transportation, transmitting the Department's final rule--Airworthiness Directives; Rolls-Royce Corporation

(Formerly Allison Engine Company) AE 3007A1, AE 3007A1/1, AE 3007A1/3, AE 3007A3, AE 3007 A1E, and AE 3007A1P Turbofan Engines [Docket No. 2003-NE-19-AD; Amendment 39-13391; AD 2003-25-08] (RIN: 2120-AA64) received December 29, 2003, pursuant to 5 U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A); to the Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure.

6216. A letter from the Paralegal Specialist, FAA, Department of Transportation, transmitting the Department's final rule--Modification of Class E Airspace; York, PA; Correction [Docket No. FAA-2003-16291; Airspace Docket No. 03-AEA-08] received December 29, 2003, pursuant to 5 U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A); to the Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure.

6217. A letter from the Paralegal Specialist, FAA, Department of Transportation, transmitting the Department's final rule--Establishment of Class E Airspace; Gettysburg, PA; Correction [Docket No. FAA-2003-15228; Airspace Docket No. 03-AEA-04] received December 29, 2003, pursuant to 5 U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A); to the Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure.

6218. A letter from the Paralegal Specialist, Department of Transportation, transmitting the Department's final rule--Amendment of Class E Airspace; Charlottesville, VA; Correction [Docket No. FAA-2003-15789; Airspace Docket No. 03-AEA-09] received December 29, 2003, pursuant to 5 U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A); to the Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure.

6219. A letter from the Paralegal Specialist, FAA, Department of Transportation, transmitting the Department's final rule--Amendment of Class E Airspace; New York, NY

[Docket No. FAA-2003-16180; Airspace Docket No. 03-AEA-14] received December 29, 2003, pursuant to 5 U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A); to the Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure.

6220. A letter from the Paralegal Specialist, FAA, Department of Transportation, transmitting the Department's final rule--Amendment of Class E Airspace; New York, and New Jersey [Docket No. FAA-2003-16614; Airspace Docket No. 03-AEA-17] received December 29, 2003, pursuant to 5 U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A); to the Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure.

6221. A letter from the Paralegal Specialist, FAA, Department of Transportation, transmitting the Department's final rule--Establishment of Class E Airspace; Mentasta Lake/Mountains Area, AK [Docket No. FAA-2003-16075; Airspace Docket No. 03-AAL-18] received December 29, 2003, pursuant to 5 U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A); to the Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure.

6222. A letter from the Secretary, Department of Transportation, transmitting the Federal Transit Administration's Study and Report to Congress: Applicability of Maximum Axle Weight Limitations to Over-the-Road and Public Transit Buses, submitted pursuant to Section 339 of Senate Report No. 107-38 regarding the Department of Transportation's appropriations for FY 2002; to the Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure.

6223. A letter from the Senior Attorney, RSPA, Department of Transportation, transmitting the Department's final rule--Pipeline Safety: Hazardous Liquid Pipeline Operator Annual Reports [Docket No. RSPA-01-9832; Amdt. 195-80] (RIN: 2137-AD59) received January 9, 2004, pursuant to 5 U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A); to the Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure.

6224. A letter from the Trial Attorney, Department of Transportation, transmitting the Department's final rule--Computer Reservations System (CRS) Regulations [Dockets Nos. OST-97-2881, OST-97-3014, OST-98-4775, and OST-99-5888] (RIN: 2105-AC65) received January 9, 2004, pursuant to 5 U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A); to the Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure.

6225. A letter from the Paralegal Specialist, FAA, Department of Transportation, transmitting the Department's final rule--Modification of Class E Airspace; Greenfield, IA

[Docket No. FAA-2003-16504; Airspace Docket No. 03-ACE-88] received December 19, 2003, pursuant to 5 U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A); to the Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure.

6226. A letter from the Paralegal Specialist, FAA, Department of Transportation, transmitting the Department's final rule--Modification of Class E Airspace, Kingman, KS

[Docket No. FAA-2003-16081-; Airspace Docket No. 03-ACE-73] received December 19, 2003, pursuant to 5 U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A); to the Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure.

6227. A letter from the Paralegal Specialist, FAA, Department of Transportation, transmitting the Department's final rule--Modification of Class E Airspace; Great Bend, KS

[Docket No. FAA-2003-16080; Airspace Docket No. 03-ACE-72] received December 19, 2003, pursuant to 5 U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A); to the Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure.

6228. A letter from the Paralegal Specialist, FAA, Department of Transportation, transmitting the Department's final rule--Establishment of Class D and E Airpsace; Ormond Beach, FL [Docket No. FAA-2003-15466; Airpsace Docket No. 03-ASO-9] received December 19, 2003, pursuant to 5 U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A); to the Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure.

6229. A letter from the Paralegal Specialist, FAA, Department of Transportation, transmitting the Department's final rule--Modification of Class E Airspace; Cherokee, IA

[Docket No. FAA-2003-16505; Airspace Docket No. 03-ACE-89] received December 19, 2003, pursuant to 5 U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A); to the Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure.

6230. A letter from the Paralegal Specialist, FAA, Department of Transportation, transmitting the Department's final rule--Aging Airplane Safety [Docket No. 1999-5401; Amendment No. 135-92] (RIN: 2120-AE42) received December 19, 2003, pursuant to 5 U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A); to the Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure.

6231. A letter from the Paralegal Specialist, FAA, Department of Transportation, transmitting the Department's final rule--Modification of Class E Airspace; Winterset, IA

[Docket No. FAA-2003-16503; Airspace Docket No. 03-ACE-87] received December 19, 2003, pursuant to 5 U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A); to the Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure.

6232. A letter from the Program Analyst, FAA, Department of Transportation, transmitting the Department's final rule--Establishment of Class E Airspace; Gettysburg, PA [Docket No. FAA-2003-15228; Airspace Docket No. 03-AEA-04] received December 19, 2003, pursuant to 5 U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A); to the Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure.

6233. A letter from the Program Analyst, FAA, Department of Transportation, transmitting the Department's final rule--Modification of Class D Airspace; Minot, ND [Docket No. FAA-2003-16057; Airspace Docket No. 03-AGL-07] received December 19, 2003, pursuant to 5 U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A); to the Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure.

6234. A letter from the Program Analyst, FAA, Department of Transportation, transmitting the Department's final rule--Modification of Class E Airspace; New Richmond, WI [Docket No. FAA-2003-16056; Airspace Docket No. 03-AGL-08] received December 19, 2003, pursuant to 5 U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A); to the Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure.

6235. A letter from the Program Analyst, FAA, Department of Transportation, transmitting the Department's final rule--Airworthiness Directives; Pratt & Whitney JT9D-3A, -7, -7A, -7F, -7H, -7AH, and -7J Turbofan Engines [Docket No. 2003-NE-52-AD; Amendment 39-13381; AD 2003-24-12] (RIN: 2120-AA64) received December 19, 2003, pursuant to 5 U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A); to the Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure.

6236. A letter from the Program Analyst, FAA, Department of Transportation, transmitting the Department's final rule--Airworthiness Directives; The New Piper Aircraft, Inc. Models PA-31, PA-31-300, PA-31-325, PA-31-350, PA-31P, PA-31T, PA-31T1, PA-31T2, PA-31T3, and PA-31P-350 Airplanes [Docket No. 2003-CE-03-AD; Amendment 39-13376; AD 2003-24-07] (RIN: 2120-AA64) received December 19, 2003, pursuant to 5 U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A); to the Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure.

6237. A letter from the Program Analyst, FAA, Department of Transportation, transmitting the Department's final rule--Airworthiness Directives; Eurocopter France Model EC120B Helicopters [Docket No. 2003-SW-07-AD; Amendment 39-13358; AD 2003-22-10] (RIN: 2120-AA64) received December 19, 2003, pursuant to 5 U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A); to the Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure.

6238. A letter from the Program Analyst, FAA, Department of Transportation, transmitting the Department's final rule--Airworthiness Directives; MD Helicopters, Inc. Model 369A, H, HE, HM, HS, D, and E Helicopters [Docket No. 2003-SW-16-AD; Amendment 39-13370; AD 2003-24-01] (RIN: 2120-AA64) received December 19, 2003, pursuant to 5 U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A); to the Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure.

6239. A letter from the Program Analyst, FAA, Department of Transportation, transmitting the Department's final rule--Airworthiness Directives; Pratt & Whitney PW4074, PW4074D, PW4077, PW4077D, PW4084, PW4084D, PW4090, PW4090D, PW4090-3, and PW4098 Turbofan Engines [Docket No. 2003-NE-40-AD; Amendment 39-13357; AD 2003-22-09] (RIN: 2120-AA64) received December 19, 2003, pursuant to 5 U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A); to the Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure.

6240. A letter from the Program Analyst, FAA, Department of Transportation, transmitting the Department's final rule--Airworthiness Directives; Rolls-Royce plc Trent 556-61 Turbofan Engines [Docket No. 2003-NE-42-AD; Amendment 39-13349; AD 2003-22-02] (RIN: 2120-AA64) received December 19, 2003, pursuant to 5 U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A); to the Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure.

6241. A letter from the Program Analyst, FAA, Department of Transportation, transmitting the Department's final rule--Airworthiness Directives; Eurocopter France Model AS350B, B1, B2, B3, BA, C, D, D1, and AS355E, F, F1, F2, and N Helicopters [Docket No. 2003-SW-18-AD; Amendment 39-13359; AD 2003-22-11] (RIN: 1220-AA64) received December 19, 2003, pursuant to 5 U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A); to the Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure.

6242. A letter from the Program Analyst, FAA, Department of Transportation, transmitting the Department's final rule--Airworthiness Directives; Rolls-Royce plc Trent 768-60 and Trent 772-60 Turbofan Engines [Docket No. 2003-NE-37-AD; Amendment 39-13350; AD 2003-22-03] (RIN: 2120-AA64) received December 19, 2003, pursuant to 5 U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A); to the Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure.

6243. A letter from the Program Analyst, FAA, Department of Transportation, transmitting the Department's final rule--Airworthiness Directives; Eurocopter France Model AS350B, B1, B2, B3, BA, C, D, D1, and AS355E, F, F1, F2, and N Helicopters [Docket No. 2000-SW-12-AD; Amendment 39-13354; AD 2003-22-06] (RIN: 2120-AA64) received December 19, 2003, pursuant to 5 U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A); to the Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure.

6244. A letter from the Program Analyst, FAA, Department of Transportation, transmitting the Department's final rule--Airworthiness Directives; Hartzell Propeller Inc. Model HC-A6A-3 Series Propellers. [Docket No. 2003-NE-47-AD; Amendment 39-13352; AD 2003-22-05] (RIN: 2120-AA64) received December 19, 2003, pursuant to 5 U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A); to the Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure.

6245. A letter from the Program Analyst, FAA, Department of Transportation, transmitting the Department's final rule--Airworthiness Directives; Mitsubishi Heavy Industries, Ltd., MU-2B Series Airplanes [Docket No. 2003-CE-22-AD; Amendment 39-13355; AD 2003-22-07] (RIN: 2120-AA64) received December 19, 2003, pursuant to 5 U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A); to the Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure.

6246. A letter from the Senior Attorney, Research and Special Programs Administration, Department of Transportation, transmitting the Department's final rule--Hazardous Materials Regulations; Compatibility with the Regulations of the International Atomic Energy Agency [Docket No. RSPA-99-6283(HM-230)] (RIN: 2137-AD40) received January 8, 2004, pursuant to 5 U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A); to the Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure.

6247. A letter from the Deputy Associate Administrator, Environmental Protection Agency, transmitting the Agency's final rule--Notice of Request for Initial Porposals (IPs) for Projects to be Funded from the Water Quality Coorperative Agreement Allocation (CFDA 66.463--Water Quality Coorperative Agreements)--received December 15, 2003, pursuant to 5 U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A); to the Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure.

6248. A letter from the Deputy Associate Administrator, Environmental Protection Agency, transmitting the Agency's final rule--Effluent Limitations Guidelines, Pretreatment Standards, and New Sources Performance Standards for the Centralized Waste Treatment Point Source Categary [FRL-7601-3] (RIN: 2040-AD95) received December 19, 2003, pursuant to 5 U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A); to the Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure.

6249. A letter from the Chair, Barry Goldwater Scholarship and Excellence in Education Foundation, transmitting the annual report of the activities of the Goldwater Foundation, pursuant to 20 U.S.C. 4710(b); to the Committee on Science.

6250. A letter from the Secretary, Department of Health and Human Services, transmitting the interim report on the Implementation of the Performance-Based Incentive System, submitted in compliance with Section 201 of the Child Support Performance and Incentive Act of 1998 (CSPIA); to the Committee on Ways and Means.

6251. A letter from the Assistant Secretary for Legislative Affairs, Department of State, transmitting a semi-annual report concerning emigration laws and policies of Armenia, Azerbaijan, Kazakhstan, Moldova, the Russian Federation, Tajikistan, Ukraine, and Uzbekistan, as required by Sections 402 and 409 of the 1974 Trade Act, as amended; to the Committee on Ways and Means.

6252. A letter from the Chief, Regulations Unit, Internal Revenue Service, transmitting the Service's final rule--Weighted Average Interest Rate Update [Notice 2004-3] received January 8, 2004, pursuant to 5 U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A); to the Committee on Ways and Means.

6253. A letter from the Acting Chief, Publications and Regulations Br., Internal Revenue Service, transmitting the Service's final rule--Guidance Under Section 1502; Application of Section 108 to Members of a Consolidated Group

[TD 9098] (RIN: 1545-BC77) received December 12, 2003, pursuant to 5 U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A); to the Committee on Ways and Means.

6254. A letter from the Acting Chief, Publications and Regulations Br., Internal Revenue Service, transmitting the Service's final rule--Hedging Transactions--received December 12, 2003, pursuant to 5 U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A); to the Committee on Ways and Means.

6255. A letter from the Acting Chief, Publications and Regulations Br., Internal Revenue Service, transmitting the Service's final rule--Disclosure of Relative Values of Optional Forms of Benefit [TD 9099] (RIN: 1545-BA78) received December 19, 2003, pursuant to 5 U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A); to the Committee on Ways and Means.

6256. A letter from the Acting Chief, Publications and Regulations, Internal Revenue Service, transmitting the Service's final rule--Determination of Issue Price in the Case of Certain Debt Instruments Issued for Property (Rev. Rul. 2004-2) received December 19, 2003, pursuant to 5 U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A); to the Committee on Ways and Means.

6257. A letter from the Acting Chief, Publications and Regulations Br., Internal Revenue Service, transmitting the Service's final rule--Rulings and determination letters (Rev. Proc. 2004-9) received December 29, 2003, pursuant to 5 U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A); to the Committee on Ways and Means.

6258. A letter from the Acting Chief, Publications and Regulations Br., Internal Revenue Service, transmitting the Service's final rule--Rulings and determination letters (Rev. Proc. 2004-10) received December 29, 2003, pursuant to 5 U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A); to the Committee on Ways and Means.

6259. A letter from the Acting Chief, Publications and Regulations Br., Internal Revenue Service, transmitting the Service's final rule--Guidance Necessary to Facilitate Business Electronic Filing [TD 9100] (RIN: 154-BC62) received December 2, 2003, pursuant to 5 U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A); to the Committee on Ways and Means.

6260. A letter from the Acting Chief, Publications and Regulations Br., Internal Revenue Service, transmitting the Service's final rule--Interpretation of Section 301.6109(d)(3)(ii) of the Procedures and Administration Regulations [Notice 2004-1] received December 22, 2003, pursuant to 5 U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A); to the Committee on Ways and Means.

6261. A letter from the Acting Chief, Publications and Regulations Br., Internal Revenue Service, transmitting the Service's final rule--Information Statements for Certain Substitute Payments [TD 9103] (RIN: 1545-BC97) received January 5, 2004, pursuant to 5 U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A); to the Committee on Ways and Means.

6262. A letter from the Acting Chief, Publications and Regulations Br., Internal Revenue Service, transmitting the Service's final rule--Awards of attorney's fees and other costs based upon qualified offers [TD 9106] (RIN: 1545-AW99) received January 5, 2004, pursuant to 5 U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A); to the Committee on Ways and Means.

6263. A letter from the Acting Chief, Publications and Regulations Br., Internal Revenue Service, transmitting the Service's final rule--Confidential Transactions [TD 9108]

(RIN: 1545-BC76) received January 5, 2004, pursuant to 5 U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A); to the Committee on Ways and Means.

6264. A letter from the Acting Chief, Publications and Regulations Br., Internal Revenue Service, transmitting the Service's final rule--Information Reporting Relating to Taxable Stock Transactions [TD 9101] (RIN: 1545-BC79) received January 5, 2004, pursuant to 5 U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A); to the Committee on Ways and Means.

6265. A letter from the Acting Chief, Publications and Regulations Br., Internal Revenue Service, transmitting the Service's final rule--Establishing Defenses to the Imposition of the Accuracy-Related Penalty [TD 9109] (RIN: 1545-AY97) received January 5, 2004, pursuant to 5 U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A); to the Committee on Ways and Means.

6266. A letter from the Acting Chief, Publications and Regulations Br., Internal Revenue Service, transmitting the Service's final rule--Political Organizations (Rev. Rul. 2004-6) received January 5, 2004, pursuant to 5 U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A); to the Committee on Ways and Means.

6267. A letter from the Acting Chief, Publications and Regulations Br., Internal Revenue Service, transmitting the Service's final rule--Administrative, Procedural, and Miscellaneous [Notice 2004-2] received January 5, 2004, pursuant to 5 U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A); to the Committee on Ways and Means.

6268. A letter from the SSA Regulations Officer, Social Security Administration, transmitting the Administration's final rule--Federal Old-Age, Survivors, and Disbility Insurance and Supplemental Security Income; Collection of Overdue Program and Administrative Debts Using Administrative Wage Garnishment (RIN: 0960-AE92) received December 18, 2003, pursuant to 5 U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A); to the Committee on Ways and Means.

6269. A letter from the Chairman, Advisory Panel to Assess Domestic Response Capabilities For Terrorism Involving Weapons of Mass Destruction, transmitting the Panel's fifth annual report entitled, ``America's New Normalcy''; jointly to the Committees on Armed Services and Transportation and Infrastructure.

6270. A letter from the Regulations Coordiator, Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services, Department of Health and Human Services, transmitting the Department's ``Major'' final rule--Medicare Program; Changes to Medicare Payment for Drugs and Physician Fee Schedule Payments for Calendar Year 2004

[CMS-1372-IFC] (RIN: 0938-AM97) received December 31, 2003, pursuant to 5 U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A); jointly to the Committees on Energy and Commerce and Ways and Means.

6271. A letter from the Assistant Secretary for Legislative Affairs, Department of State, transmitting a report entitled, ``Suspension of Limitations Under the Jerusalem Embassy Act'' (Presidential Determination No. 2004-12), pursuant to Public Law 104--45, section 6 (109 Stat. 400); jointly to the Committees on International Relations and Appropriations.

6272. A letter from the Chair, Office of Compliance, transmitting a Notice for publication in the Congressional Record withdrawing notice of proposed substantive rule making, and advance notice of proposed rule making, pursuant to 2 U.S.C. 1384(b), 2 U.S.C. 1316a(4); jointly to the Committees on House Administration and Education and the Workforce.

6273. A letter from the Assistant Secretary for Legislative Affairs, Department of State, transmitting Pursuant to Section 428 of the Homeland Security Act of 2002, a report of the status of implementation of that section of the law, which related to the Department of State and Department of Homeland Security's joint role in the visa process; jointly to the Committees on the Judiciary and Homeland Security

(Select).

6274. A letter from the Chairman, National Transportation Safety Board, transmitting a copy of the Board's appeal letter to OMB regarding the initial determination of the FY 2005 budget request, pursuant to 49 U.S.C. 1113; jointly to the Committees on Transportation and Infrastructure and Appropriations.

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SOURCE: Congressional Record Vol. 150, No. 1

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