[Pages S3789-S3791]
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EXECUTIVE AND OTHER COMMUNICATIONS

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

EC-6984. A communication from the Secretary of Agriculture,
transmitting, a draft of proposed legislation relative to
prescribing, adjusting, and collecting fees incurred for
activities under the Animal Welfare Act; to the Committee on
Agriculture, Nutrition, and Forestry.
EC-6985. A communication from the Executive Director,
Commodity Futures Trading Commission, transmitting, pursuant
to law, the report of a rule entitled ``17 CFR Part 1,
Investment of Customer Funds (69 FR 6140, February 10,
2004)'' (RIN3038-AC01) received on April 5, 2004; to the
Committee on Agriculture, Nutrition, and Forestry.
EC-6986. A communication from the Principal Deputy, Office
of the Under Secretary of Defense for Personnel and
Readiness, Department of Defense, transmitting, pursuant to
law, the report of the authorization of officers to wear the
insignia of brigadier general; to the Committee on Armed
Services.
EC-6987. A communication from the Register Liaison Officer,
Department of Defense, transmitting, pursuant to law, the
report of a rule entitled ``Appeals and Hearings Procedures''
(RIN0729-AA74) received on April 5, 2004; to the Committee on
Armed Services.

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EC-6988. A communication from the Chairman and President,
Export-Import Bank of the United States, transmitting,
pursuant to law, a report involving exports to Mexico; to the
Committee on Banking, Housing, and Urban Affairs.
EC-6989. A communication from the Chairman and President,
Export-Import Bank of the United States, transmitting,
pursuant to law, the Bank's Annual Report to Congress; to the
Committee on Banking, Housing, and Urban Affairs.
EC-6990. A communication from the General Counsel, National
Credit Union Administration, transmitting, pursuant to law,
the report of a rule entitled ``12 C.F.R 702 Prompt
Corrective Action'' received on April 5, 2004; to the
Committee on Banking, Housing, and Urban Affairs.
EC-6991. A communication from the Secretary of the
Treasury, transmitting, pursuant to law, a report on the
national emergency declared in Executive Order 13224 of
September 23, 2001, with respect to persons who commit,
threaten to commit, or support terrorism; to the Committee on
Banking, Housing, and Urban Affairs.
EC-6992. A communication from the Under Secretary for
Industry and Security, Department of Commerce, transmitting,
pursuant to law, a report relative to new foreign policy-
based regional stability export controls on certain items on
the Commerce Control List; to the Committee on Banking,
Housing, and Urban Affairs.
EC-6993. A communication from the Trial Attorney, Federal
Railroad Administration, Department of Transportation,
transmitting, pursuant to law, the report of a rule entitled
``Railroad Locomotive Safety Standards: Clarifying
Amendments; Headlights and Auxiliary Lights'' (RIN2130-AB58)
received on April 5, 2004; to the Committee on Commerce,
Science, and Transportation.
EC-6994. A communication from the Attorney, Office of the
Chief Counsel, Transportation Security Administration,
transmitting, pursuant to law, the report of a rule entitled
``Security Threat Assessment for Individuals Applying for a
Hazardous Materials Endorsement for a Commercial Drivers
License'' (RIN1652-AA17) received on April 5, 2004; to the
Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation.
EC-6995. A communication from the Senior Attorney, Research
and Special Programs Administration, Department of
Transportation, transmitting, pursuant to law, the report of
a rule entitled ``Pipeline Integrity Management in High
Consequence Areas (Gas Transmission Pipelines); Corrections
to Final Rule'' (RIN2137-AD54) received on April 5, 2004; to
the Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation.
EC-6996. A communication from the Regulations Officer,
Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration, Department of
Transportation, transmitting, pursuant to law, the report of
a rule entitled ``Safety Performance History of New Drivers''
(RIN2126-AA17) received on April 5, 2004; to the Committee on
Commerce, Science, and Transportation.
EC-6997. A communication from the Regulations Officer,
Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration, Department of
Transportation, transmitting, pursuant to law, the report of
a rule entitled ``Minimum Training Requirements for Longer
Combination Vehicle (LCV) Operators and LCV Driver-Instructor
Requirements'' (RIN2126-AA08) received on April 5, 2004; to
the Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation.
EC-6998. A communication from the Regulations Officer,
Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration, Department of
Transportation, transmitting, pursuant to law, the report of
a rule entitled ``Transportation of Household Goods; Consumer
Protection Regulations'' (RIN2126-AA32) received on April 5,
2004; to the Committee on Commerce, Science, and
Transportation.
EC-6999. A communication from the Regulations Officer,
Federal Highway Administration, Department of Transportation,
transmitting, pursuant to law, the report of a rule entitled
``Federal Lands Highway Program; Transportation Planning
Procedures and Management Systems Pertaining to the National
Park Service, Including the Park Roads and Parkways
Programs'' (RIN2125-AE52) received on April 5, 2004; to the
Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation.
EC-7000. A communication from the Chief, Regulations and
Administrative Law, Coast Guard, transmitting, pursuant to
law, the report of a rule entitled ``Safety/Security Zone
Regulations: Suisun Bay, Concord California [COTP San
Francisco Bay 04-006]'' (RIN1625-AA00) received on April 5,
2004; to the Committee on Commerce, Science, and
Transportation.
EC-7001. A communication from the Chief, Regulations and
Administrative Law, Coast Guard, transmitting, pursuant to
law, the report of a rule entitled ``Drawbridge Regulations
(Including 7 Regulations): [CGD07-04-033], [CGD08-04-008],
[CGD08-04-007], [CGD01-04-008], [CGD01-04-022], [CGD01-04-
018], [CGD07-04-035]'' (RIN1625-AA09) received on April 5,
2004; to the Committee on Commerce, Science, and
Transportation.
EC-7002. A communication from the Assistant Administrator
for Fisheries, National Marine Fisheries Service, Department
of Commerce, transmitting, pursuant to law, the report of a
rule entitled ``Final Rule to Establish Referendum Procedures
and a Vote-Weighting Formula for a Gulf of Mexico Red Snapper
Individual Fishing Quota Program'' (RIN0648-AR48) received on
April 5, 2004; to the Committee on Commerce, Science, and
Transportation.
EC-7003. A communication from the Assistant Administrator
for Fisheries, National Marine Fisheries Service, Department
of Commerce, transmitting, pursuant to law, the report of a
rule entitled ``Final Rule to Remove Expiration Date of
Regulations Implemented Under the AFA'' (RIN0648-AR13)
received on April 5, 2004; to the Committee on Commerce,
Science, and Transportation.
EC-7004. A communication from the Director, Office of White
House Liaison, Department of Commerce, transmitting, pursuant
to law, the report of a vacancy and nomination for the
position of Deputy Secretary, Department of Commerce,
received on April 5, 2004; to the Committee on Commerce,
Science, and Transportation.
EC-7005. A communication from the Assistant Administrator
for Fisheries, National Marine Fisheries Service, Department
of Commerce, transmitting, pursuant to law, the report of a
rule entitled ``Final Rule; Final 2004 Specifications for the
Atlantic Deep-Sea Red Crab Fishery'' (RIN0648-AR58) received
on April 5, 2004; to the Committee on Commerce, Science, and
Transportation.
EC-7006. A communication from the Assistant Administrator
for Fisheries, National Marine Fisheries Service, Department
of Commerce, transmitting, pursuant to law, the report of a
rule entitled ``Prohibiting Directed Fishing for Pacific Cod
by Vessels Catching Pacific Cod for Processing by the
Offshore Component in the Western Regulatory Area of the Gulf
of Alaska'' received on April 5, 2004; to the Committee on
Commerce, Science, and Transportation.
EC-7007. A communication from the Assistant Administrator
for 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 for Quarter I'' received on April
5, 2004; to the Committee on Commerce, Science, and
Transportation.
EC-7008. A communication from the Director, National
Institute of Standards and Technology, Department of
Commerce, transmitting, pursuant to law, the report of a rule
entitled ``Advanced Technology Program'' (RIN0693-ZA56)
received on April 5, 2004; to the Committee on Commerce,
Science, and Transportation.
EC-7009. A communication from the Director, National
Institute of Standards and Technology, Department of
Commerce, transmitting, pursuant to law, the report of a rule
entitled ``Procedures for Implementation of the National
Construction Safety Team Act'' (RIN0693-AB53) received on
April 5, 2004; to the Committee on Commerce, Science, and
Transportation.
EC-7010. A communication from the Director, National
Institute of Standards and Technology, Department of
Commerce, transmitting, pursuant to law, the report of a rule
entitled ``Summer Undergraduate Research Fellowships (SURF)
Gaithersburg and Boulder Programs; Availability of Funds''
(RIN0693-ZA53) received on April 5, 2004; to the Committee on
Commerce, Science, and Transportation.
EC-7011. A communication from the Administrator, Federal
Aviation Administration, Department of Transportation,
transmitting, pursuant to law, the Administration's report
required by the FAA Reauthorization Act of 1996; to the
Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation.
EC-7012. A communication from the Secretary of Energy,
transmitting, pursuant to law, a report relative to the Exxon
and Stripper Well oil overcharge funds; to the Committee on
Energy and Natural Resources.
EC-7013. A communication from the Assistant Secretary for
Policy, Management, and Budget, Department of the Interior,
transmitting, pursuant to law, the Department's revised
Strategic Plan for Fiscal Years 2003 through 2008; to the
Committee on Energy and Natural Resources.
EC-7014. A communication from the Chairman, Nuclear
Regulatory Commission, transmitting, pursuant to law, a
report relative to the status of the Commission's latest
monthly report on the status of its licensing and regulatory
duties; to the Committee on Environment and Public Works.
EC-7015. A communication from the Chairman, Nuclear
Regulatory Commission, transmitting, pursuant to law, a
report relative to the status of the Commission's latest
monthly report on the status of its licensing and regulatory
duties; to the Committee on Environment and Public Works.
EC-7016. A communication from the Assistant Secretary,
Legislative Affairs, Department of State, transmitting,
pursuant to law, the report of a rule entitled ``Passport
Procedures--Amendment to Passport Regulations'' (RIN1400-
ZA05) received on April 5, 2004; to the Committee on Foreign
Relations.
EC-7017. A communication from the Assistant Secretary,
Legislative Affairs, Department of State, transmitting,
pursuant to law, the report of a rule entitled ``Department
of State Acquisition Regulation'' (RIN1400-AB06) received on
April 5, 2004; to the Committee on Foreign Relations.
EC-7018. A communication from the Assistant Secretary,
Legislative Affairs, Department of State, transmitting,
pursuant to law, a report relative to the prevention of
nuclear proliferation; to the Committee on Foreign Relations.
EC-7019. A communication from the Assistant Secretary,
Legislative Affairs, Department of State, transmitting,
pursuant to the

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Arms Export Control Act, the certification of a proposed
license for the export of defense articles or defense
services sold commercially under a contract in the amount of
$100,000,000 or more to Japan; to the Committee on Foreign
Relations.
EC-7020. A communication from the Assistant Secretary,
Legislative Affairs, Department of State, transmitting,
pursuant to law, the Department's Inventory for Fiscal Year
2003; to the Committee on Governmental Affairs.
EC-7021. A communication from the Deputy Archivist of the
United States, National Archives and Records Administration,
transmitting, pursuant to law, the report of a rule entitled
``Publication of Revised Bylaws of the Interagency Security
Classification Appeals Panel'' received on April 5, 2004; to
the Committee on Governmental Affairs.
EC-7022. A communication from the Secretary, Postal Rate
Commission, transmitting, pursuant to law, a report of
activities under the Government in Sunshine Act for calendar
year 2003; to the Committee on Governmental Affairs.
EC-7023. A communication from the Acting Director, Office
of Government Ethics, transmitting, pursuant to law, the
Office's audited financial statements for Fiscal Year 2003;
to the Committee on Governmental Affairs.
EC-7024. A communication from the Acting Director, Office
of Government Ethics, transmitting, pursuant to law, the
Office's Annual Program Performance Report for Fiscal Year
2003; to the Committee on Governmental Affairs.
EC-7025. A communication from the Chairman, Federal
Communications Commission, transmitting, pursuant to law, the
Commission's Annual Program Performance Report for Fiscal
Year 2003; to the Committee on Governmental Affairs.
EC-7026. A communication from the Auditor of the District
of Columbia, transmitting, pursuant to law, a report entitled
``Audit of Advisory Neighborhood Commission 1D for Fiscal
Years 2000 through 2003, as of June 30, 2003''; to the
Committee on Governmental Affairs.
EC-7027. A communication from the Auditor of the District
of Columbia, transmitting, pursuant to law, a report entitled
``Certification of the Fiscal Year 2004 Revenue Estimate in
Support of the District's $173,995,000 General Obligation
Bonds (Series 2003B) and $140,325,000 Multimodal General
Obligation Bonds (Series 2003C and 2003D)''; to the Committee
on Governmental Affairs.
EC-7028. A communication from the Secretary of Health and
Human Services, transmitting, pursuant to law, a report
relative to child welfare outcomes; to the Committee on
Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions.
EC-7029. A communication from the Director, Regulations
Policy and Management Staff, Food and Drug Administration,
transmitting, pursuant to law, the report of a rule entitled
``Prescription Drug Marketing Act of 1987; Prescription Drug
Amendments of 1992; Policies, Requirements, and
Administrative Procedures; Delay of Effective Date''
(RIN0905-AC81) received on April 5, 2004; to the Committee on
Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions.
EC-7030. A communication from the Director, Regulations
Policy and Management Staff, Food and Drug Administration,
transmitting, pursuant to law, the report of a rule entitled
``Skin Protectant Drug Products for Over-the-Counter Human
Use, Astringent Drug Products; Final Monograph, Direct Final
Rule; and Confirmation of Effective Date; Correction''
(RIN0910-AA01) received on April 5, 2004; to the Committee on
Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions.
EC-7031. A communication from the Director, Regulations
Policy and Management Staff, Food and Drug Administration,
transmitting, pursuant to law, the report of a rule entitled
``Prior Notice of Imported Food Under the Public Health
Security and Bioterrorism Preparedness and Response Act of
2002; Correction'' (Doc. No. 2002N-0278) received on April 5,
2004; to the Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and
Pensions.
EC-7032. A communication from the Director, Regulations
Policy and Management Staff, Food and Drug Administration,
transmitting, pursuant to law, the report of a rule entitled
``Prior Notice of Imported Food Under the Public Health
Security and Bioterrorism Preparedness and Response Act of
2002; Correction'' (Doc. No. 2002N-0278) received on April 5,
2004; to the Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and
Pensions.
EC-7033. A communication from the Deputy General Counsel,
Small Business Administration, transmitting, pursuant to law,
the report of a rule entitled ``Small Business Size
Standards; Testing Laboratories'' (RIN3245-AE78) received on
April 5, 2004; to the Committee on Small Business and
Entrepreneurship.
EC-7034. A communication from the Deputy General Counsel,
Small Business Administration, transmitting, pursuant to law,
the report of a rule entitled ``Small Business Size
Standards; Information Technology Value Added Reseller''
(RIN3245-AE80) received on April 5, 2004; to the Committee on
Small Business and Entrepreneurship.
EC-7035. A communication from the Director, Regulations
Management, National Cemetery Administration, transmitting,
pursuant to law, the report of a rule entitled ``State
Cemetery Grants'' (RIN2900-AH46) received on April 5, 2004;
to the Committee on Veterans' Affairs.

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