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“EXECUTIVE COMMUNICATIONS, ETC.” mentioning the Department of Interior was published in the House of Representatives section on pages H4309-H4310 on Aug. 28, 2020.
The Department oversees more than 500 million acres of land. Downsizing the Federal Government, a project aimed at lowering taxes and boosting federal efficiency, said the department has contributed to a growing water crisis and holds many lands which could be better managed.
The publication is reproduced in full below:
EXECUTIVE COMMUNICATIONS, ETC.
Under clause 2 of rule XIV, executive communications were taken from the Speaker's table and referred as follows:
5105. A letter from the Under Secretary, Personnel and Readiness, Department of Defense, transmitting a report; to the Committee on Armed Services.
5106. A letter from the Congressional Assistant II, Board of Governors few the Federal Reserve System, transmitting the Board's Major final rule -- Prohibitions and Restrictions on Proprietary Trading and Certain Interests in, and Relationships With, Hedge Funds and Private Equity Funds
[Docket No.: R-1694] (RIN: 7100-AF70) received August 21, 2020, pursuant to 5 U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A); Public Law 104-121, Sec. 251; (110 Stat. 868); to the Committee on Financial Services.
5107. A letter from the Congressional Assistant II, Board of Governors of the Federal Reserve System, transmitting the Board's Major interim final rule -- Regulatory Capital Rule: Money Market Mutual Fund Liquidity Facility [Regulation Q; Docket No.: R-1705] (RIN: 7100-AF79) received August 21, 2020, pursuant to 5 U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A); Public Law 104-121, Sec. 251; (110 Stat. 868); to the Committee on Financial Services.
5108. A letter from the Congressional Assistant II, Board of Governors of the Federal Reserve System, transmitting the Board's Major interim final rule -- Regulatory Capital Rule: Paycheck Protection Program Lending Facility and Paycheck Protection Program Loans [Regulations Q; Docket No.: R-1712]
(RIN: 7100-AF86) received August 21, 2020, pursuant to 5 U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A); Public Law 104-121, Sec. 251; (110 Stat. 868); to the Committee on Financial Services.
5109. A letter from the Program Specialist, Chief Counsel's Office, Office of the Comptroller of the Currency, Department of the Treasury, transmitting the Department's final rule -- Collective Investment Funds: Prior Notice Period for Withdrawals [Docket ID: OCC-2020-0031] (RIN: 1557-AE99) received August 18, 2020, pursuant to 5 U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A); Public Law 104-121, Sec. 251; (110 Stat. 868); to the Committee on Financial Services.
5110. A letter from the Director, Office of Legislative Affairs, Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation, transmitting the Corporation's final rule -- Federal Interest Rate Authority (RIN: 3064-AF21) received August 18, 2020, pursuant to 5 U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A); Public Law 104-121, Sec. 251; (110 Stat. 868); to the Committee on Financial Services.
5111. A letter from the Director, Office of Legislative Affairs, Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation, transmitting the Corporation's Major final rule -- Prohibitions and Restrictions on Proprietary Trading and Certain Interests in, and Relationships With, Hedge Funds and Private Equity Funds
(RIN: 3064-AF17) August 18, 2020, pursuant to 5 U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A); Public Law 104-121, Sec. 251; (110 Stat. 868); to the Committee on Financial Services.
5112. A letter from the Director, Office of Legislative Affairs, Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation, transmitting the Corporation's interim final rule -- Margin and Capital Requirements for Covered Swap Entities (RIN: 3064-AF55) received July 22, 2020, pursuant to 5 U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A); Public Law 104-121, Sec. 251; (110 Stat. 868); to the Committee on Financial Services.
5113. A letter from the Director, Office of Legislative Affairs, Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation, transmitting the Corporation's final rule -- Margin and Capital Requirements for Covered Swap Entities (RIN: 3064-AF08) received July 21, 2020, pursuant to 5 U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A); Public Law 104-121, Sec. 251; (110 Stat. 868); to the Committee on Financial Services.
5114. A letter from the Secretary, Securities and Exchange Commission, transmitting the Commission's Major final rule -- Covered Broker-Dealer Provisions under Title II of the Dodd-Frank Wall Street Reform and Consumer Protection Act [Release No.: 34-89394; File No.: S7-02-16] (RIN: 3235-AL51) received August 18, 2020, pursuant to 5 U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A); Public Law 104-121, Sec. 251; (110 Stat. 868); to the Committee on Financial Services.
5115. A letter from the Secretary, Securities and Exchange Commission, transmitting the Commission's Major final rule -- Exemptions from the Proxy Rules for Proxy Voting Advice
[Release No.: 34-89372] received August 18, 2020, pursuant to 5 U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A); Public Law 104-121, Sec. 251; (110 Stat. 868); to the Committee on Financial Services.
5116. A letter from the Deputy Director, Office of Standards, Regulations, and Variances, Mine Safety and Health Administration, Department of Labor, transmitting the Department's final action -- Refuge Alternatives for Underground Coal Mines [Docket No.: MSHA-2013-0032] (RIN: 1219-AB84) received July 21, 2020, pursuant to 5 U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A); Public Law 104-121, Sec. 251; (110 Stat. 868); to the Committee on Education and Labor.
5117. A letter from the Acting Assistant General Counsel, Regulatory Affairs Division, Consumer Product Safety Commission, transmitting the Commission's direct final rule
-- Safety Standard for Hand-Held Infant Carriers [Docket No.: CPSC-2012-0068] received July 30, 2020, pursuant to 5 U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A); Public Law 104-121, Sec. 251; (110 Stat. 868); to the Committee on Energy and Commerce.
5118. A letter from the Acting Assistant General Counsel, Regulatory Affairs Division, Consumer Product Safety Commission, transmitting the Commission's direct final rule
-- Revisions to Safety Standard for Sling Carriers [Docket No.: CPSC-2014-0018] received July 22, 2020, pursuant to 5 U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A); Public Law 104-121, Sec. 251; (110 Stat. 868); to the Committee on Energy and Commerce.
5119. A letter from the Regulations Coordinator, Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services, Department of Health and Human Services, transmitting the Department's Major final rule -- Medicare Program; Inpatient Rehabilitation Facility Prospective Payment System for Federal Fiscal Year 2021 [CMS-1729-F] (RIN: 0938-AU05) received August 18, 2020, pursuant to 5 U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A); Public Law 104-121, Sec. 251; (110 Stat. 868); jointly to the Committees on Energy and Commerce and Ways and Means.
5120. A letter from the Executive Director, Federal Retirement Investment Board, transmitting the Board's final rule -- Automatic Enrollment Program received August 18, 2020, pursuant to 5 U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A); Public Law 104-121, Sec. 251; (110 Stat. 868); to the Committee on Oversight and Reform.
5121. A letter from the Director, Office Acquisition Policy, Office of Government-wide Policy, General Services Administration, transmitting the Administration's summary presentation of an interim rule -- Federal Acquisition Regulation; Federal Acquisition Circular 2020-08; Introduction [Docket No.: FAR-2020-0051, Sequence No. 5] received July 21, 2020, pursuant to 5 U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A); Public Law 104-121, Sec. 251; (110 Stat. 868); to the Committee on Oversight and Reform.
5122. A letter from the Director, Office of Acquisition Policy, Office of Government-wide Policy, General Services Administration, transmitting the Administration's small entity compliance guide -- Federal Acquisition Regulation; Federal Acquisition Circular 2020-08; Introduction [Docket No. FAR-2020-0051, Sequence No. 4] received July 21, 2020, pursuant to 5 U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A); Public Law 104-121, Sec. 251; (110 Stat. 868); to the Committee on Oversight and Reform.
5123. A letter from the Acting Director, Office of Personnel Management, transmitting the Office's final rule -- Federal Employees Health Benefits Acquisition Regulations: Self Plus One and Contract Matrix Update (RIN: 3206-AN56) received July 25, 2020, pursuant to 5 U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A); Public Law 104-121, Sec. 251; (110 Stat. 868); to the Committee on Oversight and Reform.
5124. A letter from the Program Manager, Federal Duck Stamp Office, Migratory Bird Office, U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service, Department of the Interior, transmitting the Department's final rule -- Revision of Federal Migratory Bird Hunting and Conservation Stamp (Duck Stamp) Contest Regulations [Docket No.: FWS-HQ-MB-2019-0105; FXMB 12330900000//201//FF09M13200] (RIN: 1018-BE20) received July 21, 2020, pursuant to 5 U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A); Public Law 104-121, Sec. 251; (110 Stat. 868); to the Committee on Natural Resources.
5125. A letter from the Director, Office of Regulation Policy and Management, Office of the Secretary (00REG), Department of Veterans Affairs, transmitting the Department's interim final rule -- Home Visits in Program of Comprehensive Assistance for Family Caregivers During COVID-19 National Emergency (RIN: 2900-AQ96) received July 23, 2020, pursuant to 5 U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A); Public Law 104-121, Sec. 251; (110 Stat. 868); to the Committee on Veterans' Affairs.
5126. A letter from the Director, Office of Regulation Policy and Management, Office of the Secretary (00REG), Department of Veterans Affairs, transmitting the Department's interim final rule -- Informed Consent and Advance Directives
(RIN: 2900-AQ97) received July 23, 2020, pursuant to 5 U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A); Public Law 104-121, Sec. 251; (110 Stat. 868); to the Committee on Veterans' Affairs.
5127. A letter from the Director, Office of Regulation Policy and Management, Office of the Secretary (00REG), Department of Veterans Affairs, transmitting the Department's final rule -- Health Professional Scholarship Program (RIN: 2900-AQ62) received July 29, 2020, pursuant to 5 U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A); Public Law 104-121, Sec. 251; (110 Stat. 868); to the Committee on Veterans' Affairs.
5128. A letter from the Supervisor, Regulations and Dissemination Team, Employment and Training Administration, Department of Labor, transmitting the Department's final rule
-- Trade Adjustment Assistance for Workers [Docket No.: ETA-2019-0009] (RIN: 1205-AB78) received August 21, 2020, pursuant to 5 U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A); Public Law 104-121, Sec. 251; (110 Stat. 868); to the Committee on Ways and Means.
5129. A letter from the Chief, Publications and Regulations Branch, Internal Revenue Service, transmitting the Service's Major final rule -- Guidance under Sections 951A and 954 Regarding Income Subject to a High Rate of Foreign Tax [TD 9902] (RIN: 1545-BP15) received August 18, 2020, pursuant to 5 U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A); Public Law 104-121, Sec. 251; (110 Stat. 868); to the Committee on Ways and Means.
5130. A letter from the Chief, Publications and Regulations Branch, Internal Revenue Service, transmitting the Service's IRB only rule -- Relief for Qualified Opportunity Funds and Investors Affected by Ongoing COVID-19 Pandemic [Notice 2020-39] received July 22, 2020, pursuant to 5 U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A); Public Law 104-121, Sec. 251; (110 Stat. 868); to the Committee on Ways and Means.
5131. A letter from the Chief, Publications and Regulations Branch, Internal Revenue Service, transmitting the Service's IRB only rule -- Adjusted Applicable Dollar Amount for Fee Imposed by Sections 4375 and 4376 [Notice 2020-44] received July 22, 2020, pursuant to 5 U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A); Public Law 104-121, Sec. 251; (110 Stat. 868); to the Committee on Ways and Means.
5132. A letter from the Chief, Publications and Regulations Branch, Internal Revenue Service, transmitting the Service's IRB only rule -- Treatment of amounts paid to section 170(c) organizations under employer leave-based donation programs to aid victims of the ongoing Coronavirus Disease 2019 [Notice 2020-46] received July 22, 2020, pursuant to 5 U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A); Public Law 104-121, Sec. 251; (110 Stat. 868); to the Committee on Ways and Means.
5133. A letter from the Regulations Coordinator, Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services, Department of Health and Human Services, transmitting the Department's Major final rule -- Medicare Program; FY 2021 Inpatient Psychiatric Facilities Prospective Payment System (IPF PPS) and Special Requirements for Psychiatric Hospitals for Fiscal Year Beginning October 1, 2020 (FY 2021) [CMS-1731-F and CMS-1744-F] (RIN: 0938-AU07; 0938-AU31) received August 18, 2020, pursuant to 5 U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A); Public Law 104-121, Sec. 251; (110 Stat. 868); jointly to the Committees on Energy and Commerce and Ways and Means.
5134. A letter from the Regulations Coordinator, Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services, Department of Health and Human Services, transmitting the Department's Major final rule -- Medicare Program; Prospective Payment System and Consolidated Billing for Skilled Nursing Facilities; Updates to the Value-Based Purchasing Program for Federal Fiscal Year 2021 [CMS-1737-F] (RIN: 0938-AU13) received August 18, 2020, pursuant to 5 U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A); Public Law 104-121, Sec. 251; (110 Stat. 868); jointly to the Committees on Energy and Commerce and Ways and Means.
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