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EXECUTIVE AND OTHER COMMUNICATIONS

The following communications were laid before the Senate, together
with accompanying papers, reports, and documents, which were referred
as indicated:

EC-1. A communication from the Under Secretary of Defense,
Acquisition, Technology and Logistics, transmitting, pursuant
to law, the National Defense Stockpile (NDS) Annual Materials
Plan (AMP) to increase the quantities of celestite and
quinidine available for disposal; to the Committee on Armed
Services.
EC-2. A communication from the Under Secretary of Defense,
transmitting, the report entitled Selected Acquisition
Reports for the quarter ending September 30, 2002; to the
Committee on Armed Services.
EC-3. A communication from the Deputy Secretary of Defense,
transmitting, pursuant to law, a report relative to the
transportation of Chemical Warfare Agent from Pine Bluff
Arsenal, Arkansas, to Aberdeen Proving Grounds, Maryland; to
the Committee on Armed Services.
EC-4. A communication from the Deputy Assistant Secretary
for Program Operations, PWBA, Department of Labor,
transmitting, pursuant to law, the report of a rule entitled
``Class Exemption to Permit Certain Transactions Identified
in the Voluntary Fiduciary Correction Program'' received on
November 25, 2002; to the Committee on Health, Education,
Labor, and Pensions.
EC-5. A communication from the Under Secretary of Defense,
transmitting, pursuant to law, the report entitled
``Department of Defense Annual Implementation Report''; to
the Committee on Governmental Affairs.
EC-6. A communication from the Director, Office of
Personnel Management, transmitting, pursuant to law, a report
entitled ``U.S.

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Office of Personnel Management's Annual Report to Congress on
Veterans' Employment in the Federal Government''; to the
Committee on Veterans' Affairs.
EC-7. A communication from the Assistant Secretary of
Commerce for Export Administration, Bureau of Industry and
Security, Department of Commerce, transmitting, pursuant to
law, the report of a rule entitled ``Exports and Re-exports
to the Federal Republic of Yugoslavia: Lifting of U.N. Arms
Embargo-Based Contents; Clarification of U.N. Arms Embargo-
Based Controls on Rewards'' received on November 18, 2002; to
the Committee on Banking, Housing, and Urban Affairs.
EC-8. A communication from the President, transmitting,
pursuant to law, the report relative to the aggregate number,
locations, activities, and lengths of assignment for all U.S.
military personnel and civilians retained as contractors
involved in the anti narcotics campaign in Columbia; received
on November 14, 2002; to the Committee on Appropriations.
EC-9. A communication from the Director of Congressional
Affairs, Central Intelligence Agency, transmitting, pursuant
to law, the report of a nomination confirmed for the position
of General Counsel of the Central Intelligence Agency,
received on November 25, 2002; to the Committee on Indian
Affairs.
EC-10. A communication from the White House Liaison,
Department of the Treasury, transmitting, pursuant to law,
the report of a nomination confirmed for the position of
Assistant Secretary, Tax Policy, received on November 18,
2002; to the Committee on Finance.
EC-11. A communication from the Attorney/Advisor, Bureau of
Transportation Statistics, transmitting, pursuant to law, the
report of vacancy of the position of Director, received on
December 1, 2002; to the Committee on Commerce, Science, and
Transportation.
EC-12. A communication from the General Counsel, Department
of Commerce, transmitting, the report relative to the
reauthorizing the programs of the Technology Administration
and the National Institute of Standards and Technology and to
make a number of improvements to the Advanced Technology
Program and the Manufacturing Extension Partnership Program
and Technical Amendments, received on October 28, 2002; to
the Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation.
EC-13. A communication from the General Counsel, Department
of Commerce, transmitting, the report of a draft bill
entitled ``The Hydrographic Services Amendments Act of 2002''
received on October 28, 2002; to the Committee on Commerce,
Science, and Transportation.
EC-14. A communication from the Director, Office of
Personnel Manager, transmitting, the report of a legislative
proposal entitled ``Postal Civil Service Retirement System
Funding Reform Act of 2002'' received on November 12, 2002;
to the Committee on Governmental Affairs.
EC-15. A communication from the Secretary of the Interior,
transmitting, the report of a bill ``to authorize the
Secretary of the Interior to assist in the implementation of
fish passage and screening facilities and habitat
improvements at non-Federal water projects and on non-Federal
lands when required for a Federal reclamation project in the
Columbia River Basin to comply with the Endangered Species
Act'' received on October 30, 2002; to the Committee on
Energy and Natural Resources.
EC-16. A communication from the President, transmitting,
pursuant to law, the report relative to the Reorganization
Plan for the Department of Homeland Security providing
information concerning the elements identified in section
1502(b), received on December 2, 2002; to the Committee on
Governmental Affairs.
EC-17. A communication from the Special Assistant to the
President and Director, Office of Administration,
transmitting, pursuant to law, the report of personnel
employed in the White House Office, the executive Residence
at the White House, the Office of the Vice-President, the
Office of the Policy Development (Domestic Policy Staff) and
the Office of Administration, received on December 2, 2002;
to the Committee on Governmental Affairs.
EC-18. A communication from the Chairman, Securities and
Exchange Commission, transmitting, pursuant to law, the
report entitled Inspector General Semiannual Report to
Congress and Management Response, received on December 1,
2002; to the Committee on Governmental Affairs.
EC-19. A communication from the Chair, Farm Credit System
Insurance Corporation, transmitting, pursuant to law, the
report addressing the Federal Managers' Financial Integrity
Act, received on November 25, 2002; to the Committee on
Governmental Affairs.
EC-20. A communication from the Executive Director, Office
of Navajo and Hopi Indian Relocation, transmitting, pursuant
to law, the report of the Agency in accordance with the
requirements of the Federal Manager's Fiscal Integrity Act of
1982, and the Inspector General Act of 1988, received on
November 25, 2002; to the Committee on Governmental Affairs.
EC-21. A communication from the Chair, Christopher Columbus
Fellowship Foundation, transmitting, pursuant to law, the
report relative to the Fiscal Year 2002 on the Foundations'
Audit and Investigative Activities; to the Committee on
Governmental Affairs.
EC-22. A communication from the Senior Deputy Chairman,
National Endowment of the Arts, transmitting, pursuant to
law, the Semiannual Report of the Inspector General and the
Chairman's Semiannual report on the final action for the
National Endowment of the Arts for the period of April 1,
2002 through September 30, 2002; to the Committee on
Governmental Affairs.
EC-23. A communication from the Senior Deputy Chairman,
National Endowment of the Arts, transmitting, pursuant to
law, the report entitled National Endowment for the Arts 2002
FAIR Act inventory of activities; to the Committee on
Governmental Affairs.
EC-24. A communication from the Secretary of Treasury,
transmitting, pursuant to law, the Department of Treasury's
Performance and Accountability Report for Fiscal Year 2002,
received on December 1, 2002; to the Committee on
Governmental Affairs.
EC-25. A communication from the Chairman of the Council,
Council of the District of Columbia, transmitting, pursuant
to law, the report of a bill entitled ``Carl Wilson
Basketball Court Designation Act of 2002''; to the Committee
on Governmental Affairs.
EC-26. A communication from the Chairman of the Council,
Council of the District of Columbia, transmitting, pursuant
to law, the report of a bill entitled ``Mandarin Oriental
Hotel Project Tax Deferral Act of 2002''; to the Committee on
Governmental Affairs.
EC-27. A communication from the Chairman of the Council,
Council of the District of Columbia, transmitting, pursuant
to law, the report of a bill entitled ``Government Sport
Utility Vehicle Purchasing Amendment Act of 2002''; to the
Committee on Governmental Affairs.
EC-28. A communication from the Chairman of the Council,
Council of the District of Columbia, transmitting, pursuant
to law, the report of a bill entitled ``Prostate Cancer
Screening Insurance Coverage Requirement Act of 2002''; to
the Committee on Governmental Affairs.
EC-29. A communication from the Chairman of the Council,
Council of the District of Columbia, transmitting, pursuant
to law, the report of a bill entitled ``Square 456 Payment in
Lieu of Taxes Act of 2002'', to the Committee on Government
Affairs.
EC-30. A communication from the Chairman of the Council,
Council of the District of Columbia, transmitting, pursuant
to law, the report of a bill entitled ``Department of
Insurance and Securities Regulation Procurement Amendment Act
of 2002''; to the Committee on Governmental Affairs.
EC-31. A communication from the Chairman of the Council,
Council of the District of Columbia, transmitting, pursuant
to law, the report of a bill entitled ``Motor Vehicle
Definition Electric Personal Assistive Mobility Device
Exemption Amendment Act of 2002; to the Committee on
Governmental Affairs.
EC-32. A communication from the Chairman of the Council,
Council of the District of Columbia, transmitting, pursuant
to law, the report of a bill entitled ``District of Columbia
Flag Adoption and Design Act of 2002''; to the Committee on
Governmental Affairs.
EC-33. A communication from the Chairman of the Council,
Council of the District of Columbia, transmitting, pursuant
to law, the report of a bill entitled ``Medical Support
Establishment and Enforcement Temporary Amendment Act of
2002; to the Committee on Governmental Affairs.
EC-34. A communication from the Executive Director, Federal
Retirement Thrift Investment Board, transmitting, pursuant to
law, the report of a bill entitled ``The Audit Report Issued
During the Fiscal Year 2002 Regarding the Thrift Savings
Plan''; to the Committee on Governmental Affairs.
EC-35. A communication from the Acting Special Counsel,
transmitting pursuant to law, the report on Agency Management
of Commercial Activities; to the Committee on Governmental
Affairs.
EC-36. A communication from the Director, Trade and
Development Agency, transmitting, the report relative to the
audit and internal management activities; to the Committee on
Governmental Affairs.
EC-37. A communication from the Administrator, National
Aeronautics and Space Administration, transmitting, pursuant
to law, the report relative to the Annual Inventory of the
Commercial Activities of NASA; to the Committee on
Governmental Affairs.
EC-38. A communication from the Administrator, National
Aeronautics and Space Administration, transmitting, pursuant
to law, the report relative to the Annual Inventory of the
Commercial Activities of NASA; to the Committee on
Governmental Affairs.
EC-39. A communication from the Employment Service, Office
of Personnel Management, transmitting, pursuant to law, the
report of a rule entitled ``Excepted Service--Schedule A
Authority for Nontemporary Part-Time of Intermittent
Positions''; to the Committee On Governmental Affairs.
EC-40. A communication from the Acting Principal Deputy
Associate Administrator, Environmental Protection Agency,
transmitting, pursuant to law, the report of a rule entitled
``Revisions to the California State Implementation Plan,
Monterey Bay Unified Air Pollution District, Ventra County
Air Pollution Control District'' received on December 4,
2002; to the Committee on Environment and Public Works.
EC-41. A communication from the Acting Principal Deputy
Associate Administrator, Environmental Protection Agency,
transmitting, pursuant to law, the report of a bill entitled
``National Emission Standards for Hazardous Air Pollutants:
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Waste Landfills'' received on December 4, 2002; to the
Committee on Environment and Public Works.
EC-42. A communication from the Acting Principal Deputy
Associate Administrator, Environmental Protecting Agency,
transmitting, pursuant to law, the report of a rule entitled
``New Jersey: Final Authorization of State Hazardous Waste
Program Revision'' received on December 4, 2002; to the
Committee on Environment and Public Works.
EC-43. A communication from the Acting Principal Deputy
Associate Administrator, Environmental Protection Agency,
transmitting, pursuant to law, the report of a bill entitled
``Prevention of Significant Deterioration (PSB) and
Nonattianment New Source Review (NRS): Baseline Emissions
Determination, Actual-to-future-actual Methodology, Plantwide
Applicability Limitations, Clean Units, Pollution Control
Projects'' received on December 4, 2002; to the Committee on
Environment and Public Works.
EC-44. A communication from the Acting Principal Deputy
Associate Administrator, Environmental Protection Agency,
transmitting, pursuant to law, the report of a rule entitled
``Approval and Promulgation of Air Quality Implementation on
Plans for the State of Montana; Revisions to the
Administration Rules of Montana'' received on November 18,
2002; to the Committee on Environmental and Public Works.
EC-45. A communication from the Acting Principal Deputy
Associate Administrator, Environmental Protection Agency,
transmitting, pursuant to law, the report of a rule entitled
``Approval and Promulgation of Implementation Plans;
Indiana'' received on November 18, 2002; to the Committee on
Environmental and Public Works.
EC-46. A communication from the Acting Principal Deputy
Associate Administrator, Environmental Protection Agency,
transmitting, pursuant to law, the report of a rule entitled
``Approval and Promulgation of State Plan for Designated
Facilities and Pollutants; State of Mississippi'' received on
November 18, 2002; to the Committee on Environment and Public
Works.
EC-47. A communication from the Acting Principal Deputy
Associate Administrator, Environmental Protection Agency,
transmitting, pursuant to law, the report of a bill entitled
``Revisions to the California State Implementation Plan,
Imperial County Air Pollution Control District'' received on
November 18, 2002; to the Committee on Environment and Public
Works.
EC-48. A communication from the Acting Principal Deputy
Associate Administrator, Environmental Protection Agency,
transmitting, pursuant to law, the report of a rule entitled
``Approval and Promulgation of Air Quality Implementation
Plans; Massachusetts; One Hour Ozone Attainment Demonstration
for the Massachusetts portion of the Boston-Lawrence-
Worchester, MA-NH Ozone Nonattianment Area'' received on
November 18, 2002; to the Committee on Environment and Public
Works.
EC-49. A communication from the Acting Principal Deputy
Associate Administrator, Environmental Protection Agency,
transmitting, pursuant to law, the report of a rule entitled
``Approval and Promulgation of Air Quality Implementation
Plans; New Hampshire; One-hour Ozone Attainment Demonstration
for the New Hampshire Portion of the Boston-Lawrence-
Worcester, MA-NH Ozone Nonattainment Area'' received on
December 2002; to the Committee on Environmental and Public
Works.
EC-50. A communication from the Acting Principal Deputy
Associate Administrator, Environmental Protection Agency,
transmitting, pursuant to law, the report of a bill entitled
``Approval and Promulgation of the Implementation Plans for
Texas: Transportation Control Measures Rule'' received on
December 2, 2002; to the Committee on Environment and Public
Works.
EC-51. A communication from the Acting Principal Deputy
Associate Administrator, Environmental Protection Agency,
transmitting, pursuant to law, the report of a rule entitled
``Control of Air Pollution from New Motor Vehicles:
Amendments to the Tier 2 Motor Vehicle Emission Regulations''
received on December 2, 2002; to the Committee on Environment
and Public Works.
EC-52. A communication from the Acting Principal Deputy
Associate Administrator, Environmental Protection Agency,
transmitting, pursuant to law, the report of a bill entitled
``National Emission Standards for Hazardous Air Pollutants
from the Portland Cement Manufacturing Industry'' received on
December 2, 2002; to the Committee on Environment and Public
Works.
EC-53. A communication from the Acting Principal Deputy
Associate Administrator, Environmental Protection Agency,
transmitting, pursuant to law, the report of a rule entitled
``Revisions to the California State Implementation Plan, San
Joaquin Valley Unified Air Pollution Control District''
received on December 2, 2002; to the Committee on Environment
and Public Works.
EC-54. A communication from the Acting Principal Deputy
Associate Administrator, Environmental Protection Agency,
transmitting, pursuant to law, the report of a rule entitled
``Withdrawal of Certain Federal Human and Health and Aquatic
Life Water Quality Criteria Applicable to Vermont, the
District of Columbia, Kansas and New Jersey'' received on
December 2, 2002; to the Committee on Environment and Public
Works.
EC-55. A communication from the Acting Principal Deputy
Associate Administrator, Environmental Protection Agency,
transmitting, pursuant to law, the report of a rule entitled
``Approval and Promulgation of Air Quality Implementation
Plans; Montana; State of Implementation Plan Correction''
received on December 2, 2002; to the Committee on Environment
and Public Works.
EC-56. A communication from the Acting Principal Deputy
Associate Administrator, Environmental Protection Agency,
transmitting, pursuant to law, the report of a rule entitled
``Approval and Promulgation of Air Quality Implementation
Plans; Six Control Measures to meet EPA-Identified Shortfalls
in Delaware's One-Hour Ozone Attainment Demonstration''
received on December 2, 2002; to the Committee on Environment
and Public Works.
EC-57. A communication from the Acting Principal Deputy
Associate Administrator, Environmental Protection Agency,
transmitting, pursuant to law, the report of a rule entitled
``Approval and Promulgation of Implementation Plans and
Operating Permits Programs; State of Missouri'' received on
December 2, 2002; to the Committee on Environment and Public
Works.
EC-58. A communication from the Acting Principal Deputy
Associate Administrator, Environmental Protection Agency,
transmitting, pursuant to law, the report of a rule entitled
``Approval and Promulgation Plans; State of Missouri''
received on December 2, 2002; to the Committee on Environment
and Public Works.
EC-59. A communication from the Acting Principal Deputy
Associate Administrator, Environmental Protection Agency,
transmitting, pursuant to law, the report of a rule entitled
``Notice of Halting the Sanctions Clocks for the commonwealth
of Virginia's Failure to Submit Required State Implementation
Plan for the NOX SIP Call'' received on December 2, 2002; to
the Committee on Environment and Public Works.
EC-60. A communication from the Acting Principal Deputy
Associate Administrator, Environmental Protection Agency,
transmitting, pursuant to law, the report of a rule entitled
``Approval and Promulgation of Air Quality Implementation
Plans; Designation of Areas for Air Quality Planning
Purposes; Pennsylvania; Redesignation of the Allegheny County
Carbon Monoxide Nonattainment Area and Approval of
Miscellaneous Revisions'' received on December 2, 2002; to
the Committee on Environment and Public Works.
EC-61. A communication from the Acting Principal Deputy
Associate Administrator, Environmental Protection Agency,
transmitting, pursuant to law, the report of a rule entitled
``Approval and Promulgation of State Plan Designated
Facilities and Pollutants; State of Mississippi'' received on
December 2, 2002; to the Committee on Environment and Public
Works.
EC-62. A communication from the Acting Principal Deputy
Associate Administrator, Environmental Protection Agency,
transmitting, pursuant to law, the report of a rule entitled
``national Emission Standards for Hazardous Air Pollutants
for Secondary Aluminum Production'' received on December 2,
2002; to the Committee on Environment and Public Works.
EC-63. A communication from the Acting Principal Deputy
Associate Administrator, Environmental Protection Agency,
transmitting, pursuant to law, the report of a rule entitled
``National Emission Standard Benzene Waste Operations''
received on December 2, 2002; to the Committee on Environment
and Public Works.
EC-64. A communication from the Acting Principal Deputy
Associate Administrator, Environmental Protection Agency,
transmitting, pursuant to law, the report of the rule
entitled ``Notice of Request for Initial Proposals (IPs) for
Projects to be funded from the Water quality Cooperation
Agreement allocation (CFDA 66.463--Water Quality Cooperation
Agreements)'' received on December 2, 2002; to the Committee
on Environment and Public Works.
EC-65. A communication from the Acting Principal Deputy
Associate Administrator, Environmental Protection Agency,
transmitting, pursuant to law, the report of a rule entitled
``Revised Freedom of Information Act Regulations'' received
on December 2, 2002; to the Committee on Environment and
Public Works.
EC-66. A communication from the Acting Principal Deputy
Associate Administrator, Environmental Protection Agency,
transmitting, pursuant to law, the report of a rule entitled
``Revisions to the Arizona State Implementation Plan, Pinal
County Air Quality County Control district'' received on
December 2, 2002; to the Committee on Environment and Public
works.
EC-67. A communication from the Acting Principal Deputy
Associate Administrator, Environmental Protection Agency,
transmitting, pursuant to law, the report of a rule entitled
``Withdrawal of Federal Human Health and Aquatic Life Water
Quality Criteria for Toxic Pollutants Applicable to
Michigan'' received on December 2, 2002; to the Committee on
Environment and Public Works.
EC-68. A communication from the Acting Principal Deputy
Associate Administrator, Environmental Protection Agency,
transmitting, pursuant to law, the report of a rule entitled
``Revised Settlement Policy and Contribution Waiver Language
Regarding Exempt De Micromis and Non-Exempt De Micromis
Parties'' received on December 2, 2002; to the Committee on
Environment and Public Works.
EC-69. A communication from the Acting Principal Deputy
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Environmental Protection Agency, transmitting, pursuant to
law, the report of a rule entitled ``Approval and
Promulgation of Air Quality Implementation Plans;
Commonwealth of Virginia; Repeal of Emission Standards for
Perchloroethylene Dry Cleaning Systems'' received on December
2, 2002; to the Committee on Environment and Public Works.
EC-70. A communication from the Acting Principal Deputy
Associate Administrator, Environmental Protection Agency,
transmitting, pursuant to law, the report of a rule entitled
``Approval and Promulgation of Implementation Plans;
Revisions to the Alabama Nitrogen Oxides Budget and Allowance
Trading Program'' received on December 2, 2002; to the
Committee on environment and Public Works.
EC-71. A communication from the Acting Principal Deputy
Associate Administrator, Environmental Protection Agency,
transmitting, pursuant to law, the report of a rule entitled
``Approval and Promulgation of State Plans for Designated
Facilities; Virgin Islands'' received on December 2, 2002; to
the Committee on Environment and Public Works.
EC-72. A communication from the Acting Principal Deputy
Associate Administrator, Environmental Protection Agency,
transmitting, pursuant to law, the report of a rule entitled
``National Primary Drinking Water Regulations: Minor
Revisions to Public Notification Rule, Consumer Confidence
Report Rule and Primary Rule'' received on December 2, 2002;
to the Committee on Environment and Public Works.
EC-73. A communication from the Acting Principal Deputy
Associate Administrator, Environmental Protection Agency,
transmitting, pursuant to law, the report of a rule entitled
Revisions to Operating Permits Program in Washington''
received on December 2, 2002; to the Committee on Environment
and Public Works.
EC-74. A communication from the Director, Office of
Congressional Affairs, Nuclear Regulatory Commission,
transmitting, pursuant to law, the report a rule entitled
``List of Approval Spent Fuel Storage Casks: VSC-24
Revision'' (RIN 3150-AH05) received on November 18, 2002; to
the Committee on Environment and Public Works.
EC-75. A communication from Regulations Officer, Federal
Highway Administration, Department of Transportation,
transmitting, pursuant to law, the report of a rule entitled
``Metropolitan Transportation Planning and Programming''
received on October 15, 2002; to the Committee on Environment
and Public works.
EC-76. A communication from Regulations Officer, Federal
Highway Administration, Department of Transportation,
transmitting, pursuant to law, the report of a rule entitled
``Design Build Contracting'' received on October 15, 2002; to
the Committee on Environment and Public Works.
EC-77. A communication from the Trial Attorney, Federal
Railroad Administration, Department of Transportation,
transmitting, pursuant to law, the report of a rule entitled
``Locational Requirements for Dispatching of United States
Rail Operations'' received on December 17, 2002; to the
Committee on Environment and Public works.
EC-78. A communication from the Assistant Secretary for
Fish and Wildlife Service, Department of the Interior,
transmitting, pursuant to law, the report of a rule entitled
``Endangered and Threatened Wildlife and Plants; Designation
of Critical Habitat for Five Carbonate Plants from the San
Bernardino Mountains in Southern California'' received on
December 17, 2002; to the Committee on Environment and Public
Works.
EC-79. A communication from A communication from the
Chairman of the Nuclear Regulatory Commission, transmitting,
pursuant to law, the commission's monthly report on the
status of licensing and regulatory duties for September 2002;
to the committee on Environment and Public Works.
EC-80. A communication from A communication from the
Director, Fish and Wildlife Service, Department of the
Interior, transmitting, pursuant to law, the report of a rule
entitled ``Endangered and Threatened Wildlife and Plants;
Determination of Endangered Status for Lomatium cooki (Cook's
Lomatium) and Limnanthes floccosa ssp. grandiflora (Large-
flowered Wooly Meadowfoam) from Southern Oregon; Final
Rule''; to the Committee on Environment and Public Works.
EC-81. A communication from the Director, Fish and wildlife
Service, Department of Interior, transmitting, pursuant to
law, the report of a rule entitled ``Endangered and
Threatened Wildlife and Plants; Designation of Critical
Habitat for Deindra Conjugens (Otay tarplant)'' received on
December 17, 2002; to the Committee on Environment and Public
Works.
EC-82. A communication from the Administrator,
Environmental Protection Agency, transmitting, pursuant to
law, the Superfund Five Year Review Report to Congress for
Fiscal Years 1999-2001, received on November 25, 2002; to the
Committee on Environment and Public Works.
EC-83. A communication from the Deputy Administrator,
General Services Administration, transmitting, pursuant to
law, the report entitled ``Reports of Building Building
Projects Survey for the Federal Trade Commission building in
Washington, DC''; to the Committee on Environment and Public
Works.
EC-84. A communication from the Chairman, Commission on the
Future of the United States Aerospace Industry, transmitting,
pursuant to law, the report entitled ``Final Report of the
Commission on the Future of the United States Aerospace
Industry''; to the Committee on Commerce, Science, and
Transportation.
EC-85. A communication from the Acting Director, Office of
Sustainable Fisheries National Marine Fisheries Service,
Department of Commerce, transmitting, pursuant to law, the
report of a rule entitled ``Fisheries off West Coast States
and in the Western Pacific; Pacific Coast Groundfish Fishery;
Annual Specifications and Management Measures; Trip limit
Adjustments; Correction'' received on December 12, 2002; to
the Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation.
EC-86. A communication from the Acting Director, Office of
Sustainable Fisheries National Marine Fisheries Service,
Department of Commerce, transmitting, pursuant to law, the
report of a rule entitled ``Fisheries Off West Coast States
and in the Western Pacific; West Coast Salmon Fisheries;
Inseason Action 8-Closure of the Commercial Fishery from
Humbug Mountain, OR, to the Oregon-California Border''
received on November 25, 2002; to the Committee on Commerce,
Science, and Transportation.
EC-87. A communication from the Acting Director, Office of
Sustainable Fisheries National Marine Fisheries Service,
Department of Commerce, transmitting, pursuant to law, the
report of a rule entitled ``Fisheries off West Coast States
and in the Western Pacific; West Coast Salmon Fisheries;
Inseason Action 12-Adjustment of the Recreational fishery
from the Queets River to Leadbetter point, WA (Westport
Area)'' received on November 25, 2002; to the Committee on
Commerce, Science, and Transportation.
EC-88. A communication from the Acting Director, Office of
Sustainable Fisheries National Marine Fisheries Service,
Department of Commerce, transmitting, pursuant to law, the
report of a rule entitled ``Fisheries Off West Coast and in
the Western Pacific; West Coast Salmon Fisheries; Inseason
Action 10-Adjustment of the Commercial Fishery from the U.S.-
Canada Border to Cape Falcon, OR'' received on November 25,
2002; to the Committee on Commerce, Science, and
Transportation.
EC-89. A communication from the Acting Director, Office of
Sustainable Fisheries National Marine Fisheries Service,
Department of Commerce, transmitting, pursuant to law, the
report of a rule entitled ``Fisheries Off the West Coast and
in the Western Pacific; West Coast Salmon Fisheries; Inseason
Action 9-Closure and Reopening of the Recreational Fishery
from Cape Falcon to Humbug Mountain, OR'' received on
November 25, 2002; to the Committee on Commerce, Science, and
Transportation.
EC-90. A communication from the Acting Director, Office of
Sustainable Fisheries National Marine Fisheries Service,
Department of Commerce, transmitting, pursuant to law, the
report of a rule entitled ``Fisheries Off the West Coast and
in the Western Pacific; West Coast Salmon Fisheries; Inseason
Action 13-Adjustment of the Commercial Fishery from the U.S.-
Canada border to Cape Falcon, OR'' received on November 25,
2002; to the Committee on Commerce, Science, and
Transportation.
EC-91. A communication from the Acting Director, Office of
Sustainable Fisheries National Marine Fisheries Service,
Department of Commerce, transmitting, pursuant to law, the
report of a rule entitled ``Modification of a closure--re-
opening of directed fishing by vessels using trawl gear in
the Gulf of Alaska (GOA)'' received on November 1, 2002; to
the Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation.
EC-92. A communication from the Acting Director, Office of
Sustainable Fisheries National Marine Fisheries Service,
Department of Commerce, transmitting, pursuant to law, the
report of a rule entitled ``Closure Notice for Maine Mahogany
Fishery; Commercial Quota Harvested for 2002 fishing year''
received on November 25, 2002; to the Committee on Commerce,
Science, and Transportation.
EC-93. A communication from the Acting Director, Office of
Sustainable Fisheries National Marine Fisheries Service,
Department of Commerce, transmitting, pursuant to law, the
report of a rule entitled ``Fisheries of the Northeastern
United States; Atlantic Mackerel, Squid, and Butterfish
Fisheries; Closure of Fishery for Loligo Squid'' received on
November 25, 2002; to the Committee on Commerce, Science, and
Transportation.
EC-94. A communication from the Acting Director, Office of
Sustainable Fisheries National Marine Fisheries Service,
Department of Commerce, transmitting, pursuant to law, the
report of a rule entitled ``Fraser River Sockeye and Pink
Salmon Fisheries; Inseason Orders'' received on November 25,
2002; to the Committee on Commerce, Science, and
Transportation.
EC-95. A communication from the Acting Director, Office of
Sustainable Fisheries National Marine Fisheries Service,
Department of Commerce, transmitting, pursuant to law, the
report of a rule entitled ``Closure of the commercial fishery
for king mackerel in the exclusive economic zone in the
western zone of the Gulf of Mexico'' received on November 25,
2002; to the Committee on Commerce, Science, and
Transportation.
EC-96. A communication from the Acting Director, Office of
Sustainable Fisheries National Marine Fisheries Service,
Department of Commerce, transmitting, pursuant to law, the
report of a rule entitled ``NMFS is closing directed fishing
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using trawl gear in the Bering Sea and Aleutian Islands
management area (BSAI). This Action is necessary to prevent
exceeding the 2002 Pacific halibut bycatch allowance
specified for the trawl Pacific cod fishery'' received on
November 25, 2002; to the Committee on Commerce, Science, and
Transportation.
EC-97. A communication from the Acting Director, Office of
Sustainable Fisheries National Marine Fisheries Service,
Department of Commerce, transmitting, pursuant to law, the
report of a rule entitled ``Fisheries Off West Coast and in
the Western Pacific; West Coast Salmon Fisheries; Inseason
Action 14-Adjustment of the Recreational Fishery from
Leadbetter Point, WA to Cape Falcon, OR (Columbia River
Area)'' received on November 25, 2002; to the Committee on
Commerce, Science, and Transportation.
EC-98. A communication from the Acting Director, Office of
Sustainable Fisheries National Marine Fisheries Service,
Department of Commerce, transmitting, pursuant to law, the
report of a rule entitled ``Fisheries off the West Coast
States and in the Western Pacific; West Coast Salmon
Fisheries; Inseason Action 17-Adjustment of the Ceremonial
and subsistence Harvest Regulations for the Ocean Salmon
Fisheries of the Quileute Tribe'' received on November 25,
2002; to the Committee on Commerce, Science, and
Transportation.
EC-99. A communication from the Acting Director, Office of
Sustainable Fisheries National Marine Fisheries Service,
Department of Commerce, transmitting, pursuant to law, the
report of a rule entitled ``Fisheries off the West Coast and
in the Western Pacific; West Coast Salmon Fisheries; Inseason
Action 16-Adjustment of the Commercial Fishery from the
Oregon-California Border to the Humboldt South Jetty''
received on November 25, 2002; to the Committee on Commerce,
Science, and Transportation.
EC-100. A communication from the Acting Director, Office of
Sustainable Fisheries National Marine Fisheries Service,
Department of Commerce, transmitting, pursuant to law, the
report of a rule entitled ``Fisheries off the West Coast and
in the Western Pacific; West Coast Salmon Fisheries; Inseason
Action 15-Closure of the Commercial Fishery from Humbug
Mountain, OR to the Oregon-California Border'' received on
November 25, 2002; to the Committee on Commerce, Science, and
Transportation.
EC-101. A communication from the Acting Director, Office of
Sustainable Fisheries National Marine Fisheries Service,
Department of Commerce, transmitting, pursuant to law, the
report of a rule entitled ``Fisheries off the West Coast and
in the Western Pacific; West Coast Salmon Fisheries; Inseason
Action 4-Adjustment of the Commercial fishery from the U.S.-
Canada Border to Cape Falcon, OR'' received on November 25,
2002; to the Committee on Commerce, Science, and
Transportation.
EC-102. A communication from the Chief, Regulations and
Administration Law, United States Coast Guard, Department of
Transportation, transmitting, pursuant to law, the report of
a rule entitled ``Regulated Navigation Areas: Long Island
Sound Marine Inspection and Captain of the Port Zone (CGD01-
01-187)'' received on November 18, 2002; to the Committee on
Commerce, Science, and Transportation.
EC-103. A communication from the Chief, Regulations and
Administration Law, United States Coast Guard, Department of
Transportation, transmitting, pursuant to law, the report of
a rule entitled ``Drawbridge Regulations (Including 2
regulations) [CGD08-02-030] [CGD08-02-031]'' received on
November 18, 2002; to the Committee on Commerce, Science, and
Transportation.
EC-104. A communication from the Chief, Regulations and
Administration Law, United States Coast Guard, Department of
Transportation, transmitting, pursuant to law, the report of
a rule entitled ``Safety and Security Zone Regulations; Lower
Mississippi River, Miles 87.2 to 91.2, above Head of Passes,
New Orleans, LA (COTP New Orleans 02-002)'' received on
November 18, 2002; to the Committee on Commerce, Science, and
Transportation.
EC-105. A communication from the Chief, Regulations and
Administration Law, United States Coast Guard, Department of
Transportation, transmitting, pursuant to law, the report of
a rule entitled ``Drawbridge Regulations [including 7
regulations] ((RIN2115-AE47) (2002-0098))'' received on
December 4, 2002; to the Committee on Commerce, Science, and
Transportation.
EC-106. A communication from the Chief, Regulations and
Administration Law, United States Coast Guard, Department of
Transportation, transmitting, pursuant to law, the report of
a rule entitled ``Drawbridge Regulations: Northeast Cape Fear
River, Wilmington, NC (CGD05-02-014]'' received on December
4, 2002; to the Committee on Commerce, Science, and
Transportation.
EC-107. A communication from the Chief, Regulations and
Administration Law, United States Coast Guard, Department of
Transportation, transmitting, pursuant to law, the report of
a rule entitled ``Drawbridge Regulations; Including 2
regulations [CGD07-02-144] [CGD07-021-45]'' received on
December 4, 2002; to the Committee on Commerce, Science, and
Transportation.
EC-108. A communication from the Chief, Regulations and
Administration Law, United States Coast Guard, Department of
Transportation, transmitting, pursuant to law, the report of
a rule entitled ``Safety/Security Zone Regulations: Ports of
Jacksonville and Canaveral, FL (CGD07-02-148)'' received on
December 4, 2002; to the Committee on Commerce, Science, and
Transportation.
EC-109. A communication from the Chief, Regulations and
Administration Law, United States Coast Guard, Department of
Transportation, transmitting, pursuant to law, the report of
a rule entitled ``Drawbridge Regulations: Harlem River
(CGD01-02-135)'' received on December 4, 2002; to the
Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation.
EC-110. A communication from the Chief, Regulations and
Administration Law, United States Coast Guard, Department of
Transportation, transmitting, pursuant to law, the report of
a rule entitled ``Safety/Security Zone Regulations:
Charleston Harbor, Cooper River, S.C. [COTP Charleston-02-
146]'' received on December 17, 2002; to the Committee on
Commerce, Science, and Transportation.
EC-111. A communication from the Chief, Regulations and
Administration Law, United States Coast Guard, Department of
Transportation, transmitting, pursuant to law, the report of
a rule entitled ``Safety/Security Zone Regulations: Drilling
and Blasting Operations, Hubline Project, Captain of the Port
Boston, Massachusetts [CGD01-02-131]'' received on December
10, 2002; to the Committee on Commerce, Science, and
Transportation.
EC-112. A communication from the Chief, Regulations and
Administration Law, United States Coast Guard, Department of
Transportation, transmitting, pursuant to law, the report of
a rule entitled ``Drawbridge Regulations: New Rochelle
Harbor, NY [CGD01-02-134]'' received on December 10, 2002; to
the Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation.
EC-113. A communication from the Chief, Regulations and
Administration Law, United States Coast Guard, Department of
Transportation, transmitting, pursuant to law, the report of
a rule entitled ``Safety/Security Zone Regulations: San Pedro
Bay, CA [COPT Los Angeles-Long Beach 02-004]'' received on
December 12, 2002; to the Committee on Commerce, Science, and
Transportation.
EC-114. A communication from the Chief, Regulations and
Administration Law, United States Coast Guard, Department of
Transportation, transmitting, pursuant to law, the report of
a rule entitled ``Regatta Regulations: Winterfest Boat
Parade, Broward County, Fort Lauderdale, Florida [CGD07-02-
122]'' received on December 17, 2002; to the Committee on
Commerce, Science, and Transportation.
EC-115. A communication from the Chief, Regulations and
Administration Law, United States Coast Guard, Department of
Transportation, transmitting, pursuant to law, the report of
a rule entitled ``Drawbridge Regulations: Mississippi River,
Clinton IA [CGD08-02-027]'' received on December 17, 2002; to
the Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation.
EC-116. A communication from the Chief, Regulations and
Administration Law, United States Coast Guard, Department of
Transportation, transmitting, pursuant to law, the report of
a rule entitled ``Drawbridge Regulations: Hutchinson River,
Eastchester Creek, NY [CGD01-02-138]'' received on December
17, 2002; to the Committee on Commerce, Science, and
Transportation.
EC-117. A communication from the Chief, Regulations and
Administration Law, United States Coast Guard, Department of
Transportation, transmitting, pursuant to law, the report of
a rule entitled ``Safety/Security Zone Regulations:
(Including 2 regulations) [CDG07-02-042] [COPT Los Angeles-
Long Beach 02-006]'' received on December 17, 2002; to the
Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation.
EC-118. A communication from the Assistant Administrator,
Office of Oceanic and Atmospheric Research, Department of
Commerce, transmitting, pursuant to law, the report of a rule
entitled ``NOAA Ocean Exploration Initiative, Fiscal Year
2003'' received on December 12, 2002; to the Committee on
Commerce, Science, and Transportation.
EC-119. A communication from the Assistant Administrator,
Office of Oceanic and Atmospheric Research, Department of
Commerce, transmitting pursuant to law, the report of a rule
entitled ``Joint Program Announcement on Climate Variability
and Human Health for 2003'' received on December 12, 2002; to
the Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation.
EC-120. A communication from the Attorney Advisor, National
Highway Traffic Safety Administration, Department of
Transportation, transmitting, pursuant to law, the report of
a rule entitled ``Tire Safety Information; Final Rule''
received on November 25, 2002; to the Committee on Commerce,
Science, and Transportation.
EC-121. A communication from the Attorney-Advisor, Bureau
of Transportation Statistics, Department of Transportation,
transmitting, pursuant to law, the report of a rule entitled
``Reporting the causes of Airline Delays and Cancellations
under 14 CFR Part 234'' received on November 25, 2002; to the
Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation.
EC-122. A communication from the Trial Attorney, National
Highway Traffic Safety Administration, Department of
Transportation, transmitting, pursuant to law, the report of
a rule entitled ``Acceleration of Manufacturer's Remedy
Program'' received on December 4, 2002; to the Committee on
Commerce, Science, and Transportation.
EC-123. A communication from the Director, Office of
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Marine Fisheries Service, Department of Commerce,
transmitting, pursuant to law, the report of a rule entitled
``Atlantic Highly Migratory Species Fisheries; Atlantic
Bluefin Tuna; General category closure'' received on November
25, 2002; to the Committee on Commerce, Science, and
Transportation.
EC-124. A communication from the Director, Office of
Sustainable Fisheries, National Marine Fisheries Service,
Department of Commerce, transmitting, pursuant to law, the
report of a rule entitled ``Atlantic Highly Migratory Species
NOAA Information, Collection Requirements; Regulatory
Adjustments; Technical Amendment'' received on November 25,
2002; to the Committee on Commerce, Science, and
Transportation.
EC-125. A communication from the Director, Office of
Sustainable Fisheries, National Marine Fisheries Service,
Department of Commerce, transmitting, pursuant to law, the
report of a rule entitled ``Atlantic Highly Migratory Species
Fisheries; Atlantic Bluefin Tuna; Quota transfers General
category daily retention limit adjustment'' received on
November 25, 2002; to the Committee on Commerce, Science, and
Transportation.
EC-126. A communication from the Director, Office of
Sustainable Fisheries, National Marine Fisheries Service,
Department of Commerce, transmitting, pursuant to law, the
report of a rule entitled ``Atlantic Highly Migratory Species
Fisheries; Atlantic Bluefin Tuna Opening of General category
Atlantic Bluefin tuna New York Bight set-aside fishery''
received on November 15, 2002; to the Committee on Commerce,
Science, and Transportation.
EC-127. A communication from the Program Analyst, Federal
Aviation Administration, Department of Transportation,
transmitting, pursuant to law, the report of rule entitled
``National Parks Air Tour Management; Doc. No. FAA-2001-8690
[10-25/12-2]'' received on December 4, 2002; to the Committee
on Commerce, Science, and Transportation.
EC-128. A communication from the Deputy Assistant
Administrator for Regulatory Programs, National Marine
Fisheries Service, Department of Commerce, transmitting,
pursuant to law, the report of a rule entitled ``Magnuson-
Stevens Act Provisions; Fisheries off West Coast States and
in the Western Pacific; Pacific Coast Groundfish Fishery;
Experimental Setnet Sablefish landing to Qualify Limited
Entry Sablefish Endorsed Permits for Tier Assignments''
received on November 25, 2002; to the Committee on Commerce,
Science, and Transportation.
EC-129. A communication from the Deputy Assistant
Administrator for Regulatory Programs, National Marine
Fisheries Service, Department of Commerce, transmitting,
pursuant to law, the report of a rule entitled ``Monkfish
Fishery Management Plan; Emergency Rule Extension'' received
on December 1, 2002; to the Committee on Commerce, Science,
and Transportation.
EC-130. A communication from the Paralegal Specialist,
Federal Aviation Administration, Department of
Transportation, transmitting, pursuant to law, the report of
a rule entitled ``Airworthiness Directives: Bell Helicopters
Textron, Inc. Model 204B, 205A, 212, 214B, and 214B-1
Helicopters Doc. No. 2001-SW-42 [11-08-11-14]'' received on
November 18, 2002; to the Committee on Commerce, Science, and
Transportation.
EC-131. A communication from the Paralegal Specialist,
Federal Aviation Administration, Department of
Transportation, transmitting, pursuant to law, the report of
a rule entitled ``Airworthiness Directives: Cessna Aircraft
Company Models 208 and 208B Airplanes Doc. No. 2002-CE-23
[11-12-11-14]'' received on November 18, 2002; to the
Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation.
EC-132. A communication from the Paralegal Specialist,
Federal Aviation Administration, Department of
Transportation, transmitting, pursuant to law, the report of
a rule entitled ``Airworthiness Directives: Textron Lycoming
AEIO-540, IO-540, LTIO-540, O-540, and TIO-540 Series
Reciprocating Engines Doc. No. 2002-NE-31 [11-14-11-14]''
received on November 18, 2002; to the Committee on Commerce,
Science, and Transportation.
EC-133. A communication from the Paralegal Specialist,
Federal Aviation Administration, Department of
Transportation, transmitting, pursuant to law, the report of
a rule entitled ``Airworthiness Directives: Tubomeca Artouste
III Series Turboshaft Engines Docket No. 99-NE-33 ((RIN 2120-
AA64)(2002-0482))'' received on November 18, 2002; to the
Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation.
EC-134. A communication from the Paralegal Specialist,
Federal Aviation Administration, Department of
Transportation, transmitting, pursuant to law, the report of
a rule entitled ``Airworthiness Directives: Titeflex
Corporation Doc. No. 2000 NE57 ((RIN 2120-AA64)(2002-0481))''
received on November 18, 2002; to the Committee on Commerce,
Science, and Transportation.
EC-135. A communication from the Paralegal Specialist,
Federal Aviation Administration, Department of
Transportation, transmitting, pursuant to law, the report of
a rule entitled ``Airworthiness Directives: Gulfstream
Aerospace LP Model Galaxy and Gulfstream 200 Airplanes Doc.
No. 2002-NM-265((2120-AA64)(11-13/11-14))'' received on
November 18, 2002; to the Committee on Commerce, Science, and
Transportation.
EC-136. A communication from the Paralegal Specialist,
Federal Aviation Administration, Department of
Transportation, transmitting, pursuant to law, the report of
a rule entitled ``Airworthiness Directives: Moravan a.s.
Models Z-243L and Z-242L, Airplanes CORRECTION Doc. No. 99-
CE-71((RIN 2120-AA64)(2002-0476))'' received on November 18,
2002; to the Committee on Commerce, Science, and
Transportation.
EC-137. A communication from the Paralegal Specialist,
Federal Aviation Administration, Department of
Transportation, transmitting, pursuant to law, the report of
a rule entitled ``Airworthiness Directives: Eurocopter France
model AS355N Helicopters Doc. No. 2002-SW-32 ((RIN 21220-
AA64)(2002-0477))'' received on November 18, 2002; to the
Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation.
EC-138. A communication from the Paralegal Specialist,
Federal Aviation Administration, Department of
Transportation, transmitting, pursuant to law, the report of
a rule entitled ``Airworthiness Directives: Eurocopter France
model EC 155B Helicopters Doc. No. 2002-SW-26((RIN212-
AA64)(2002-0478))'' received on November 18, 2002; to the
Committee on Commerce, Science and Transportation.
EC-139. A communication from the Paralegal Specialist,
Federal Aviation Administration, Department of
Transportation, transmitting, pursuant to law, the report of
a rule entitled ``Airworthiness Directives: Request for
Comments PIAGGIO Aero Industries S.P.A. Model P-180 Airplanes
Doc. No. 2002-CE-48 ((RIN 2120-AA64)(2002-0484))'' received
on December 18, 2002; to the Committee on Commerce, Science
and Transportation.
EC-140. A communication from the Paralegal Specialist,
Federal Aviation Administration, Department of
Transportation, transmitting, pursuant to law, the report of
a rule entitled ``Standard Instrument Approach Procedures;
Miscellaneous Amendments (23) Amendment No. 3032 ((RIN2120-
AA65)(2002-0061))'' received on December 17, 2002; to the
Committee on Commerce, Science and Transportation.
EC-141. A communication from the Paralegal Specialist,
Federal Aviation Administration, Department of
Transportation, transmitting, pursuant to law, the report of
a rule entitled ``Standard Instrument Approach Procedures;
Miscellaneous Amendments (51) Amendment No. 3031 ((RIN2120-
AA645)(2002-0060))'' received on December 17, 2002; to the
Committee on Commerce, Science and Transportation.
EC-142. A communication from the Paralegal Specialist,
Federal Aviation Administration, Department of
Transportation, transmitting, pursuant to law, the report of
a rule entitled ``Modification of Class E Airspace; Needles
Airport; Needles, CA; Doc. No. 010-AWP-15 ((RIN2120-
AA66)(2002-0181))'' received on November 18, 2002; to the
Committee on Commerce, Science and Transportation.
EC-143. A communication from the Paralegal Specialist,
Federal Aviation Administration, Department of
Transportation, transmitting, pursuant to law, the report of
a rule entitled ``Revocation of restricted Area R-5207,
Romulus, NY Doc. No. 02-AEA-17 ((RIN2120-AA66)(2002-0180))''
received on November 18, 2002; to the Committee on Commerce,
Science and Transportation.
EC-144. A communication from the Paralegal Specialist,
Federal Aviation Administration, Department of
Transportation, transmitting, pursuant to law, the report of
a rule entitled ``Amendment to using Agency for Restricted
Area 2301W Ajo West, AZ Doc. No. 02-AWP-08 ((RIN 2120-
AA66)(2002-0179))'' received on November 18, 2002; to the
Committee on Commerce, Science and Transportation.
EC-145. A communication from the Paralegal Specialist,
Federal Aviation Administration, Department of
Transportation, transmitting, pursuant to law, the report of
a rule entitled ``Amendment to Ulyssess, KS Class E Airspace
Area Doc. No. 02-ACE-11((RIN 2120-AA66)(2002-0182))''
received on November 18, 2002; to the Committee on Commerce,
Science and Transportation.
EC-146. A communication from the Acting Under Secretary of
Transportation for Security, Department of Transportation,
transmitting, pursuant to law, the report relative to Federal
Requirements concerning Federal Screening and Airport
Security; to the Committee on Commerce, Science, and
Transportation.
EC-147. A communication from the Acting Chairman, National
Transportation Safety Board transmitting, pursuant to law,
the report entitled ``2000-2001 National Transportation
Safety Board Annual Report to Congress''; to the Committee on
Commerce, Science, and Transportation.
EC-148. A communication from the Assistant Administrator
for Procurement, National Aeronautics and Space
Administration, transmitting pursuant to law, the report of
an interm rule relative to the Federal Acquisition Regulation
(FAR) Supplement to revise the instructions for preparing
NASA Form 1018, received on November 25, 2002; to the
Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation.
EC-149. A communication from the Assistant Administrator
for Procurement, National Aeronautics and Space
Administration, transmitting, pursuant to law, the report of
a rule relative to Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR)
Supplement to require internal Agency clearance before
authorizing contractor use of interagency fleet management
system vehicle; to the Committee on Commerce, Science, and
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EC-150. A communication from the Chief, Regulatory Review
Group, Farm Service Agency, Department of Agriculture,
transmitting, pursuant to law, the report of a rule entitled
``Marketing Assistance Loans and Loan Deficiency Payments for
Peanuts, Pulse Crops, Wheat, Feed Grains, Soybeans and Other
Oilseeds (RIN0560-AG72)'' received on December 12, 2002; to
the Committee on Agriculture, Nutrition, and Forestry.
EC-151. A communication from the Chief, Regulatory Review
Group, Farm Service Agency, Department of Agriculture,
transmitting, pursuant to law, the report of a rule entitled
``7 CFR 1412-Direct and Counter-Cyclical Payments (RIN0560-
AG71)'' received on November 25, 2002; to the Committee on
Agriculture, Nutrition, and Forestry.
EC-152. A communication from the Chief, Regulatory Review
Group, Farm Service Agency, Department of Agriculture,
transmitting, pursuant to law, the report of a rule entitled
``2002 Farm Bill Regulations--Cooperative Marketing
Associations; Cotton; Dairy; Honey (RIN0560-AG72)'' received
on December 12, 2002; to the Committee on Agriculture,
Nutrition, and Forestry.
EC-153. A communication from the Chief, Regulatory Review
Group, Farm Service Agency, Department of Agriculture,
transmitting, pursuant to law, the report of a rule entitled
``2002 Farm Bill Regulations--Cooperative Marketing
Associations; Cotton; Dairy; Honey (RIN0560-AG72)'' received
on December 12, 2002; to the Committee on Agriculture,
Nutrition, and Forestry.
EC-154. A communication from the Administrator, Food and
Nutrition Service, Department of Agriculture, transmitting,
pursuant to law, the report of a rule entitled ``Special
Supplement Nutrition Program for Women, Infants and Children
(WIC): Exclusion of Military Housing Payments, State Agency
option to exclude housing allowances paid to military
personnel for privatized on-base or off-base housing
(RIN0584-AD34)'' received on November 25, 2002; to the
Committee on Agriculture, Nutrition, and Forestry.
EC-155 A communication from the Congressional Review
Coordinator, Department of Agriculture, transmitting,
pursuant to law, the report of a rule entitle ``Brucellosis:
Testing of Rodeo Bulls--Doc. No. 01-095-2'' received on
November 25, 2002; to the Committee on Agriculture,
Nutrition, and Forestry.
EC-156. A communication from the Congressional Review
Coordinator, Department of Agriculture, transmitting,
pursuant to law, the report of a rule entitled ``Exotic
Newcastle Disease: Designation of Quarantined Area--Doc. No.
02-117-1'' received on December 10, 2002; to the Committee on
Agriculture, Nutrition, and Forestry.
EC-157. A communication from the Congressional Review
Coordinator, Department of Agriculture, transmitting,
pursuant to law, the report of a rule entitled ``Stall
Reservations at Import Quarantine Facilities--Doc. No. 02-
024-1'' received on December 10, 2002; to the Committee on
Agriculture, Nutrition, and Forestry.
EC-158. A communication from the Chief, Regulations Unit,
Internal Revenue Service, Department of Treasury, the report
of a rule entitle ``Coordinated Issue `Basis Shifting' Tax
Shelter'' received on December 4, 2002; to the Committee on
Finance.
EC-159. A communication from the Chief, Regulations Unit,
Internal Revenue Service, Department of Treasury, the report
of a rule entitled ``Rev. Proc. 2003-2'' received on December
17, 2002; to the
EC-160. A communication from the Chief, Regulations Unit,
Internal Revenue Service, Department of Treasury, the report
of a rule entitled ``Revenue Ruling 2003-3--Accrual of State
Tax Refunds'' received on December 17, 2002; to the Committee
on Finance.
EC-161. A communication from the Chief, Regulations Unit,
Internal Revenue Service, Department of Treasury, the report
of a rule entitled ``Captive Insurance--Group Captive''
received on December 17, 2002; to the Committee on Finance.
EC-162. A communication from the Chief, Regulations Unit,
Internal Revenue Service, Department of Treasury, the report
of a rule entitled ``Deductibility of Insurance Premiums Paid
to Brother-Sister Captive Insurance Company'' received on
December 17, 2002; to the Committee on Finance.
EC-163. A communication from the Chief, Regulations Unit,
Internal Revenue Service, Department of Treasury, the report
of a rule entitled ``Intercompany Transactions; Conforming
Amendments to 446'' received on December 17, 2002; to the
Committee on Finance.
EC-164. A communication from the Chief, Regulations Unit,
Internal Revenue Service, Department of Treasury, the report
of a rule entitled ``Appeals Settlement Guidelines: Mining--
Receding Face Deduction'' received on December 17, 2002; to
the Committee on Finance.
EC-165. A communication from the Chief, Regulations Unit,
Internal Revenue Service, Department of Treasury, the report
of a rule entitled ``Allocation of National Limitation for
Qualified Zone Academy Bonds for Year 2003'' received on
December 12, 2002; to the Committee on Finance.
EC-166. A communication from the Chief, Regulations Unit,
Internal Revenue Service, Department of Treasury, the report
of a rule entitled ``D plus A Drop--Rev. Rul. 2002-85, 2002-
52'' received on December 17, 2002; to the Committee on
Finance.
EC-167. A communication from the Chief, Regulations Unit,
Internal Revenue Service, Department of Treasury, the report
of a rule entitled ``Indirect Stock Transfer Notice--Rev.
Rul. 2002-77, 2002-52'' received on December 17, 2002; to the
Committee on Finance.
EC-168. A communication from the Chief, Regulations Unit,
Internal Revenue Service, Department of Treasury, the report
of a rule entitled ``Modification of Revenue Procedure 2002-
3--Rev. Rul. 2002-75'' received on December 17, 2002; to the
Committee on Finance.
EC-169. A communication from the Chief, Regulations Unit,
Internal Revenue Service, Department of Treasury, the report
of a rule entitled ``Captive Insurance--Rev. Rul. 2002-89''
received on December 17, 2002; to the Committee on Finance.
EC-170. A communication from the Chief, Regulations Unit,
Internal Revenue Service, Department of Treasury, the report
of a rule entitled ``Notice 2003-1--Treatment of Certain
Amounts Paid to 170(c) Organization Under Employer Leave-
Based Donation Program'' received on December 17, 2002; to
the Committee on Finance.
EC-171. A communication from the Chief, Regulations Unit,
Internal Revenue Service, Department of Treasury, the report
of a rule entitled ``Licensing of Viatical Settlement
Providers--Rev. Rul 2002-82'' received on December 9, 2002;
to the Committee on Finance.
EC-172. A communication from the Chief, Regulations Unit,
Internal Revenue Service, Department of Treasury, the report
of a rule entitled ``Revenue Ruling 2002-70'' received on
December 4, 2002; to the Committee on Finance.
EC-173. A communication from the Chief, Regulations Unit,
Internal Revenue Service, Department of Treasury, the report
of a rule entitled ``Weighted Average Interest Rate Update
Notice'' received on December 4, 2002; to the Committee on
Finance.
EC-174. A communication from the Chief, Regulations Unit,
Internal Revenue Service, Department of Treasury, the report
of a rule entitled ``T.D. 9021--Loans From a Qualified Plan
to Plan Participants and Beneficiaries'' received on December
4, 2002; to the Committee on Finance.
EC-175. A communication from the Chief, Regulations Unit,
Internal Revenue Service, Department of Treasury, the report
of a rule entitled ``Composite method for loss discounting--
Rev. Rul 2002-74'' received on December 4, 2002; to the
Committee on Finance.
EC-176. A communication from the Regulations Coordinator,
Department of Health and Human Services, transmitting,
pursuant to law, the report of a rule entitled ``Medicare
Program; Application of Inherent Reasonableness to all
Medicare Part B Services (other than Physical Services)(CMS-
1908-F)'' received on December 12, 2002; to the Committee on
Finance
EC-177. A communication from the Secretary of Health and
Human Services, transmitting, pursuant to law, the report of
a rule entitled ``The State Children's Health Insurance
Program; a Summary Evaluation of States' Early Experience
with SCHIP'' received on December 2, 2002; to the Committee
on Finance.
EC-178. A communication from the Assistant Secretary of the
Treasury, transmitting, pursuant to law, the report of a rule
entitled ``Liability for Insurance Premium Excise Tax''
received on December 2, 2002; to the Committee on Finance.
EC-179. A communication from the Assistant Secretary,
Department of the Treasury, transmitting, pursuant to law,
the second annual report of the Task Force on the Prohibition
of Importation of Products of Forced or Prison Labor,
received on December 12, 2002; to the Committee on Finance.
EC-180. A communication from the Chief, Regulations
Division, Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco and Firearms, Department
of Treasury, the report of a rule entitled ``Yadkin Valley
Viticultural Area (2001R-88P)'' received on December 12,
2002; to the Committee on Finance.
EC-181. A communication from the Chairman, United States
International Trade Commission, transmitting, pursuant to
law, the Semi-annual Report of the Inspector General of the
U.S. International Trade Commission for the period April 1,
2002 through September 30, 2002; to the Committee on Finance.
EC-182. A communication from the Assistant Legal Adviser
for Treaty Affairs, Department of State, transmitting,
pursuant to law, agreements relative to treaties entered into
by the United States under the Case-Zablocki Act; to the
Committee on Foreign Relations.
EC-183. A communication from the Assistant Legal Adviser
for Treaty Affairs, Department of State, transmitting,
pursuant to law, the fiftieth report on the extent and
disposition of the United States contributions to
international organizations; to the Committee on Foreign
Relations.
EC-184. A communication from the Assistant Attorney
General, Office of Legislative Affairs, Department of
Justice, transmitting, pursuant to law, the report entitled
``Report of the Attorney General to the Congress of the
United States on the Administration of the Foreign Agent
Registration Act of 1938, as amended for the six months
ending June 30, 2002'' received on December 6, 2002; to the
Committee on Foreign Relations.
EC-185. A communication from the Deputy Congressional
Liaison, Federal Reserve Board, transmitting, pursuant to
law, the report of a rule entitled ``Regulations W--
Transactions Between Member Banks and Their Affiliates''
received on December 2, 2002; to the Committee on Banking,
Housing, and Urban Affairs.

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EC-186. A communication from the Deputy Secretary, Division
of Investment Management, Office of Investment Advisor
Regulations, Securities and Exchange Commission,
transmitting, pursuant to law, the report of a rule entitled
``Exemption for Certain Investment Advisors Operating Through
the Internet'' received on December 17, 2002; to the
Committee on Banking, Housing, and Urban Affairs.
EC-187. A communication from the Chairman, Board of
Governors, Federal Reserve System, transmitting, pursuant to
law, the Semiannual Report to Congress by the Board's
Inspector General, to the Committee on Banking, Housing, and
Urban Affairs.
EC-188. A communication from the Administrator, Office of
Information and Regulatory Affairs, Office of Management and
Budget, Executive Office of the President, transmitting,
pursuant to law, the report entitled ``Stimulating Smarter
Regulations: 2002 Report to Congress on the Costs and
Benefits of the Federal Regulations and Unfunded Mandates on
State, Local, and Tribal Entitles'' received on December 20,
2002; to the Committee on Governmental Affairs.
EC-189. A communication from the Chairman, Office of the
General Counsel, Federal Election Commission, transmitting,
pursuant to law, the report of rule entitled ``Disclaimers,
Fraudulent Solicitations, Civil Penalties, and Personal use
of Campaign Funds'' received on December 10, 2002; to the
Committee on Rules and Administration.
EC-190. A communication from the Acting Principal Deputy
Associate Administrator, Office of the Administratior,
Environmental Protection Agency, transmitting, pursuant to
law, the report of a rule entitled ``Approval and
Promulgation of Air Quality Implementation Plans, State of
Utah; Utah County PM10, State Implementation Plan Revisions''
received on December 20, 2002; to the Committee on
Environment and Public Works.
EC-191. A communication from the Acting Principal Deputy
Associate Administrator, Office of the Administrator,
Environmental Protection Agency, transmitting, pursuant to
law, the report of a rule entitled ``Approval and
Promulgation of Air Quality Implementation Plans; Virginia:
Reorganization of and Revisions to Administrative and General
Conformity Provisions; Documents Incorporated by Reference;
Recodification of Existing SIP Provisions'' received on
December 20, 2002; to the Committee on Environment and Public
Works.
EC-192. A communication from the Acting Principal Deputy
Associate Administrator, Office of the Administrator,
Environmental Protection Agency, transmitting, pursuant to
law, the report of a rule entitled ``National Air Quality
Standard, Particulate Matter'' received on December 20, 2002;
to the Committee on Environment and Public Works.
EC-193. A communication from the Acting Principal Deputy
Associate Administrator, Office of the Administrator,
Environmental Protection Agency, transmitting, pursuant to
law, the report of a rule entitled ``National Pollutant
Discharge Elimination System Permit Regulations and Effluent
Limitations Guidelines and Standards for Concentrated Animal
Feeding Operations (CAFOs)'' received on December 20, 2002;
to the Committee on Environment and Public Works.
EC-194. A communication from the Acting Principal Deputy
Associate Administrator, Office of the Administrator,
Environmental Protection Agency, transmitting, pursuant to
law, the report of a rule entitled ``Protection of
Stratospheric Ozone: Additional Reconsideration of Petition
Criteria and Incorporation of Montreal Protocol Decisions''
received on December 20, 2002; to the Committee on
Environment and Public Works.
EC-195. A communication from the Acting Principal Deputy
Associate Administrator, Office of the Administrator,
Environmental Protection Agency, transmitting, pursuant to
law, the report of a rule entitled ``Approval and
Promulgation of Implementation Plans for Kentucky: Air Permit
Regulations'' received on January 2, 2002; to the Committee
on Environment and Public Works.
EC-196. A communication from the Acting Principal Deputy
Associate Administrator, Office of the Administrator,
Environmental Protection Agency, transmitting, pursuant to
law, the report of a rule entitled ``Approval and
Promulgation of Implementation Plans North Carolina: Approval
of Revisions top North Carolina State Implementation Plan:
Transportation Conformity Rule and Interagency Memorandum of
Agreements'' received on January 2, 2002; to the Committee on
Environment and Public Works.
EC-197. A communication from the Acting Principal Deputy
Associate Administrator, Office of the Administrator,
Environmental Protection Agency, transmitting, pursuant to
law, the report of a rule entitled ``Approval and
Promulgation of Implementation Plans; North Carolina:
Nitrogen Oxides Budget and Allowance Trading Program''
received on January 2, 2002; to the Committee on Environment
and Public Works.
EC-198. A communication from the Acting Principal Deputy
Associate Administrator, Office of the Administrator,
Environmental Protection Agency, transmitting, pursuant to
law, the report of a rule entitled ``National Pollutants
Discharge Elimination System--Amendment of Final Regulations
Addressing Cooling Water Intake Structures for New
Facilities'' received on January 2, 2002; to the Committee on
Environmental and Public Works.
EC-199. A communication from the Acting Principal Deputy
Associate Administrator, Office of the Administrator,
Environmental Protection Agency, transmitting, pursuant to
law, the report of a rule entitled ``National Emission
Standards for Hazardous Air Pollutants for Secondary Aluminum
Production'' received on January 2, 2002; to the Committee on
Environment and Public Works.
EC-200. A communication from the Acting Principal Deputy
Associate Administrator, Office of the Administrator,
Environmental Protection Agency, transmitting, pursuant to
law, the report of a rule entitled ``National Ambient Air
Quality Standards for Ozone: Final Response to Remand''
received on January 2, 2002; to the Committee on Environment
and Public Works.
EC-201. A communication from the Acting Principal Deputy
Associate Administrator, Office of the Administrator,
Environmental Protection Agency, transmitting, pursuant to
law, the report of a rule entitled ``Federal Plan
Requirements for Small Municipal Waste Combustion Units
Constructed on or Before August 30, 1999'' received on
January 2, 2002; to the Committee on Environment and Public
Works.
EC-202. A communication from the Acting Principal Deputy
Associate Administrator, Office of the Administrator,
Environmental Protection Agency, transmitting, pursuant to
law, the report of a rule entitled ``Protection of
Stratospheric Ozone: Allocation of Essential Use Allowances
for Calendar Year 2003'' received on January 2, 2002; to the
Committee on Environment and Public Works.
EC-203. A communication from the Acting Principal Deputy
Associate Administrator, Office of the Administrator,
Environmental Protection Agency, transmitting, pursuant to
law, the report of a rule entitled ``Protection of
Stratospheric Ozone: Allowance System for Controlling HCFC
Production, Import and Export'' received on January 2, 2002;
to the Committee on Environment and Public Works.
EC-204. A communication from the Acting Principal Deputy
Associate Administrator, Office of the Administrator,
Environmental Protection Agency, transmitting, pursuant to
law, the report of a rule entitled ``Prevention of
Significant Deterioration (PSD) and Nonattainment New Source
Review (NRS): Baseline Emissions Determination, Actual-to-
Future-actual Methodology, Plantwide Applicability
Limitations, Clean Units, Pollution Control Projects''
received on January 2, 2002; to the Committee on Environment
and Public Works.
EC-205. A communication from the Acting Principal Deputy
Associate Administrator, Office of the Administrator,
Environmental Protection Agency, transmitting, pursuant to
law, the report of a rule entitled ``Regulatory Innovations:
Pilot-Specific Rule for Electronic Materials in the EPA
Region III Mid-Atlantic States; Hazardous Waste Management
System; Modification of the Hazardous Waste Program; Cathode
Ray Tubes'' received on January 2, 2002; to the Committee on
Environment and Public Works.

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