February 12, 2019 - Issue: Vol. 165, No. 27 — Daily Edition116th Congress (2019 - 2020) - 1st Session
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EXECUTIVE AND OTHER COMMUNICATIONS; Congressional Record Vol. 165, No. 27
(Senate - February 12, 2019)
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[Pages S1272-S1275] From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov] 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-251. A communication from the Director of the Regulatory Management Division, Environmental Protection Agency, transmitting, pursuant to law, the report of a rule entitled ``Trifloxystrobin; Pesticide Tolerances'' (FRL No. 9985-23-OCSPP) received during adjournment of the Senate in the Office of the President of the Senate on February 8, 2019; to the Committee on Agriculture, Nutrition, and Forestry. EC-252. A communication from the Director of the Regulatory Management Division, Environmental Protection Agency, transmitting, pursuant to law, the report of a rule entitled ``Trifluralin; Pesticide Tolerances'' (FRL No. 9983- 89-OCSPP) received during adjournment of the Senate in the Office of the [[Page S1273]] President of the Senate on February 8, 2019; to the Committee on Agriculture, Nutrition, and Forestry. EC-253. A communication from the Acting Secretary of Defense, transmitting a report on the approved retirement of General Joseph L. Votel, United States Army, and his advancement to the grade of general on the retired list; to the Committee on Armed Services. EC-254. A communication from the Acting Secretary of Defense, transmitting a report on the approved retirement of General Raymond A. Thomas III, United States Army, and his advancement to the grade of general on the retired list; to the Committee on Armed Services. EC-255. A communication from the Acting Secretary of Defense, transmitting the report of an officer authorized to wear the insignia of the grade of lieutenant general in accordance with title 10, United States Code, section 777a, for a period not to exceed 14 days before assuming the duties of the position for which the higher grade is authorized, this will not cause the Department to exceed the number of frocked officers authorized; to the Committee on Armed Services. EC-256. A communication from the Assistant Secretary of the Navy (Research, Development and Acquisition), transmitting, pursuant to law, a report entitled ``Report to Congress on Repair of Naval Vessels in Foreign Shipyards''; to the Committee on Armed Services. EC-257. A communication from the Chief Counsel, Federal Emergency Management Agency, Department of Homeland Security, transmitting, pursuant to law, the report of a rule entitled ``Suspension of Community Eligibility; Alaska: Vadez'' ((44 CFR Part 64) (Docket No. FEMA-2018-0002)) received in the Office of the President of the Senate on February 6, 2019; to the Committee on Banking, Housing, and Urban Affairs. EC-258. A communication from the Director of the Regulatory Management Division, Environmental Protection Agency, transmitting, pursuant to law, the report of a rule entitled ``Air Plan Approval; South Carolina; Revisions to Prevention of Significant Deterioration Rules'' (FRL No. 9989-22-Region 4) received during adjournment of the Senate in the Office of the President of the Senate on February 8, 2019; to the Committee on Environment and Public Works. EC-259. A communication from the Director of the Regulatory Management Division, Environmental Protection Agency, transmitting, pursuant to law, the report of a rule entitled ``Air Plan Approval; Wisconsin; Reasonable Further Progress Plan and Other Plan Elements for the Moderate Nonattainment Chicago Area for the 2008 Ozone Standards'' (FRL No. 9989-23-Region 5) received during adjournment of the Senate in the Office of the President of the Senate on February 8, 2019; to the Committee on Environment and Public Works. EC-260. A communication from the Director of the Regulatory Management Division, Environmental Protection Agency, transmitting, pursuant to law, the report of a rule entitled ``Approval and Promulgation of Air Quality Implementation Plans; Maryland; Reasonably Available Control Technology (RACT) State Implementation Plan (SIP) Under the 2008 Ozone National Ambient Air Quality Standard (NAAQS)'' (FRL No. 9989-15-Region 3) received during adjournment of the Senate in the Office of the President of the Senate on February 8, 2019; to the Committee on Environment and Public Works. EC-261. A communication from the Director of the Regulatory Management Division, Environmental Protection Agency, transmitting, pursuant to law, the report of a rule entitled ``Approval and Promulgation of Implementation Plans; California; South Coast Serious Area Plan for the 2006 PM2.5 NAAQS'' (FRL No. 9988-60-Region 9) received during adjournment of the Senate in the Office of the President of the Senate on February 8, 2019; to the Committee on Environment and Public Works. EC-262. A communication from the Director of the Regulatory Management Division, Environmental Protection Agency, transmitting, pursuant to law, the report of a rule entitled ``Approval and Promulgation of Implementation Plans; Texas; Reasonable Further Progress Plan for the Houston- Galveston-Brazoria Ozone Nonattainment Area'' (FRL No. 9988- 61-Region 6) received during adjournment of the Senate in the Office of the President of the Senate on February 8, 2019; to the Committee on Environment and Public Works. EC-263. A communication from the Director of the Regulatory Management Division, Environmental Protection Agency, transmitting, pursuant to law, the report of a rule entitled ``Clean Air Plans; 2008 8-Hour Ozone Nonattainment Area Requirements; San Joaquin Valley, California'' (FRL No. 9988-40-Region 9) received during adjournment of the Senate in the Office of the President of the Senate on February 8, 2019; to the Committee on Environment and Public Works. EC-264. A communication from the Director of the Regulatory Management Division, Environmental Protection Agency, transmitting, pursuant to law, the report of a rule entitled ``National Emission Standards for Hazardous Air Pollutants: Surface Coating of Wood Building Products Residual Risk and Technology Review'' (FRL No. 9988-71-OAR) received during adjournment of the Senate in the Office of the President of the Senate on February 8, 2019; to the Committee on Environment and Public Works. EC-265. A communication from the Director of the Regulatory Management Division, Environmental Protection Agency, transmitting, pursuant to law, the report of a rule entitled ``National Emission Standards for Hazardous Air Pollutants: Wet-Formed Fiberglass Mat Production Residual Risk and Technology Review'' (FRL No. 9988-91-OAR) received during adjournment of the Senate in the Office of the President of the Senate on February 8, 2019; to the Committee on Environment and Public Works. EC-266. A communication from the Director of Congressional Affairs, Office of Nuclear Reactor Regulation, Nuclear Regulatory Commission, transmitting, pursuant to law, the report of a rule entitled ``Adjustment of Civil Penalties for Inflation for Fiscal Year 2019'' (RIN3150-AK02) received in the Office of the President of the Senate on February 6, 2019; to the Committee on Environment and Public Works. EC-267. A communication from the Chief of the Publications and Regulations Branch, Internal Revenue Service, Department of the Treasury, transmitting, pursuant to law, the report of a rule entitled ``Public Approval of Tax-Exempt Private Activity Bonds'' (RIN1545-BG91) received during adjournment of the Senate in the Office of the President of the Senate on February 8, 2019; to the Committee on Finance. EC-268. A communication from the Assistant Secretary, Legislative Affairs, Department of State, transmitting, pursuant to section 36(c) and (d) of the Arms Export Control Act, the certification of a proposed license for the manufacture of significant military equipment and the export of firearms, parts, and components, including technical data and defense services, abroad controlled under Category I of the U.S. Munitions Lists to Canada to support the manufacture, integration, installation, operation, training, and testing of small caliber weapons parts in the amount of $1,000,000 or more (Transmittal No. DDTC 18-078); to the Committee on Foreign Relations. EC-269. A communication from the Assistant Secretary, Bureau of Legislative Affairs, Department of State, transmitting, pursuant to law, the report of a rule entitled ``Regulatory Reform Revisions to the Internal Traffic in Arms Regulations'' (RIN1400-AE52) received during adjournment of the Senate in the Office of the President of the Senate on February 1, 2019; to the Committee on Foreign Relations. EC-270. A communication from the Assistant General Counsel, Federal Retirement Thrift Investment Board, transmitting, pursuant to law, the report of a rule entitled ``TSP Loan Eligibility During Government Shutdowns'' (5 CFR Part 1655) received in the Office of the President of the Senate on February 7, 2019; to the Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs. EC-271. A communication from the Chief Operating Officer of the Federal Mediation and Conciliation Service, transmitting, pursuant to law, a report entitled ``Analysis of Entity's Systems, Controls, and Legal Compliance''; to the Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs. EC-272. A communication from the Chairman of the Council of the District of Columbia, transmitting, pursuant to law, a report on D.C. Act 22-592, ``Fare Evasion Decriminalization Amendment Act of 2018''; to the Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs. EC-273. A communication from the Chairman of the Council of the District of Columbia, transmitting, pursuant to law, a report on D.C. Act 22-593, ``Sexual Abuse Statute of Limitations Amendment Act of 2018''; to the Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs. EC-274. A communication from the Chairman of the Council of the District of Columbia, transmitting, pursuant to law, a report on D.C. Act 22-594, ``Sports Wagering Lottery Amendment Act of 2018''; to the Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs. EC-275. A communication from the Chairman of the Council of the District of Columbia, transmitting, pursuant to law, a report on D.C. Act 22-579, ``Foster Parent Training Regulation Amendment Act of 2018''; to the Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs. EC-276. A communication from the Chairman of the Council of the District of Columbia, transmitting, pursuant to law, a report on D.C. Act 22-580, ``Foreign-Government-Owned Vacant and Blighted Building Amendment Act of 2018''; to the Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs. EC-277. A communication from the Chairman of the Council of the District of Columbia, transmitting, pursuant to law, a report on D.C. Act 22-581, ``Women, Infants, and Children Program Expansion Act of 2018''; to the Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs. EC-278. A communication from the Chairman of the Council of the District of Columbia, transmitting, pursuant to law, a report on D.C. Act 22-582, ``Medical Necessity Review Criteria Amendment Act of 2018''; to the Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs. EC-279. A communication from the Chairman of the Council of the District of Columbia, transmitting, pursuant to law, a report on D.C. Act 22-583, ``CleanEnergy DC Omnibus Amendment Act of 2018''; to the Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs. EC-280. A communication from the Chairman of the Council of the District of Columbia, transmitting, pursuant to law, a report [[Page S1274]] on D.C. Act 22-584, ``Internet Sales Tax Amendment Act of 2018''; to the Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs. EC-281. A communication from the Chairman of the Council of the District of Columbia, transmitting, pursuant to law, a report on D.C. Act 22-585, ``Northwest One Surplus and Disposition Approval Omnibus Act of 2018''; to the Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs. EC-282. A communication from the Chairman of the Council of the District of Columbia, transmitting, pursuant to law, a report on D.C. Act 22-586, ``Rental Housing Smoke-Free Common Area Amendment Act of 2018''; to the Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs. EC-283. A communication from the Chairman of the Council of the District of Columbia, transmitting, pursuant to law, a report on D.C. Act 22-587, ``Breast Density Screening and Notification Amendment Act of 2018''; to the Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs. EC-284. A communication from the Chairman of the Council of the District of Columbia, transmitting, pursuant to law, a report on D.C. Act 22-588, ``Hidden Figures Way Designation Act of 2018''; to the Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs. EC-285. A communication from the Chairman of the Council of the District of Columbia, transmitting, pursuant to law, a report on D.C. Act 22-589, ``Rhode Island Avenue (RIA) Tax Increment Financing Act of 2018''; to the Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs. EC-286. A communication from the Chairman of the Council of the District of Columbia, transmitting, pursuant to law, a report on D.C. Act 22-590, ``Paperwork Reduction and Data Collection Act of 2018''; to the Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs. EC-287. A communication from the Chairman of the Council of the District of Columbia, transmitting, pursuant to law, a report on D.C. Act 22-591, ``Fair Condominium Withdrawal Amendment Act of 2018''; to the Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs. EC-288. A communication from the Chairman of the Council of the District of Columbia, transmitting, pursuant to law, a report on D.C. Act 22-595, ``Health Insurance Marketplace Improvement Amendment Act of 2018''; to the Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs. EC-289. A communication from the Management and Program Analyst, Federal Aviation Administration, Department of Transportation, transmitting, pursuant to law, the report of a rule entitled ``Amendment of VOR Federal Airways V-170 and V-219 in the Vicinity of Fairmont, MN'' ((RIN2120-AA66) (Docket No. FAA-2018-0280)) received during adjournment of the Senate in the Office of the President of the Senate on February 8, 2019; to the Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation. EC-290. A communication from the Management and Program Analyst, Federal Aviation Administration, Department of Transportation, transmitting, pursuant to law, the report of a rule entitled ``Establishment of Class E Airspace; Engelhard, NC'' ((RIN2120-AA66) (Docket No. FAA-2018-0626)) received during adjournment of the Senate in the Office of the President of the Senate on February 8, 2019; to the Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation. EC-291. A communication from the Management and Program Analyst, Federal Aviation Administration, Department of Transportation, transmitting, pursuant to law, the report of a rule entitled ``Establishment of Class E Airspace; Glen Ullin, ND'' ((RIN2120-AA66) (Docket No. FAA-2018-0312)) received during adjournment of the Senate in the Office of the President of the Senate on February 8, 2019; to the Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation. EC-292. A communication from the Management and Program Analyst, Federal Aviation Administration, Department of Transportation, transmitting, pursuant to law, the report of a rule entitled ``Establishment of Class E Airspace and Amendment of Class D and E Airspace; Olympia, WA'' ((RIN2120- AA66) (Docket No. FAA-2017-1012)) received during adjournment of the Senate in the Office of the President of the Senate on February 8, 2019; to the Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation. EC-293. A communication from the Management and Program Analyst, Federal Aviation Administration, Department of Transportation, transmitting, pursuant to law, the report of a rule entitled ``Amendment of Class E Airspace; Atqasuk, AK'' ((RIN2120-AA66) (Docket No. FAA-2018-0577)) received during adjournment of the Senate in the Office of the President of the Senate on February 8, 2019; to the Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation. EC-294. A communication from the Management and Program Analyst, Federal Aviation Administration, Department of Transportation, transmitting, pursuant to law, the report of a rule entitled ``Amendment of Class E Airspace for the Following Alaska Towns; Nuiqsut, AK; Perryville, AK; Pilot Point, AK; and Point Lay, AK'' ((RIN2120-AA66) (Docket No. FAA-2017-0348)) received during adjournment of the Senate in the Office of the President of the Senate on February 8, 2019; to the Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation. EC-295. A communication from the Management and Program Analyst, Federal Aviation Administration, Department of Transportation, transmitting, pursuant to law, the report of a rule entitled ``Airworthiness Directives; CFM International S.A. Turbofan Engines'' ((RIN2120-AA64) (Docket No. FAA-2018- 1039)) received during adjournment of the Senate in the Office of the President of the Senate on February 8, 2019; to the Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation. EC-296. A communication from the Management and Program Analyst, Federal Aviation Administration, Department of Transportation, transmitting, pursuant to law, the report of a rule entitled ``Airworthiness Directives; Fokker Services B.V. Airplanes'' ((RIN2120-AA64) (Docket No. FAA-2018-0802)) received during adjournment of the Senate in the Office of the President of the Senate on February 8, 2019; to the Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation. EC-297. A communication from the Management and Program Analyst, Federal Aviation Administration, Department of Transportation, transmitting, pursuant to law, the report of a rule entitled ``Airworthiness Directives; Dassault Aviation Model FALCON 2000 Airplanes'' ((RIN2120-AA64) (Docket No. FAA-2018-0809)) received during adjournment of the Senate in the Office of the President of the Senate on February 8, 2019; to the Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation. EC-298. A communication from the Management and Program Analyst, Federal Aviation Administration, Department of Transportation, transmitting, pursuant to law, the report of a rule entitled ``Airworthiness Directives; Aspen Avionics, Inc. Evolution Flight Display'' ((RIN2120-AA64) (Docket No. FAA-2018-1085)) received during adjournment of the Senate in the Office of the President of the Senate on February 8, 2019; to the Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation. EC-299. A communication from the Management and Program Analyst, Federal Aviation Administration, Department of Transportation, transmitting, pursuant to law, the report of a rule entitled ``Airworthiness Directives; ATR-GIE Avions de Transport Regional Airplanes'' ((RIN2120-AA64) (Docket No. FAA-2018-0167)) received during adjournment of the Senate in the Office of the President of the Senate on February 8, 2019; to the Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation. EC-300. A communication from the Management and Program Analyst, Federal Aviation Administration, Department of Transportation, transmitting, pursuant to law, the report of a rule entitled ``Airworthiness Directives; Air Comm Corporation Air Conditioning Systems'' ((RIN2120-AA64) (Docket No. FAA-2017-1217)) received during adjournment of the Senate in the Office of the President of the Senate on February 8, 2019; to the Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation. EC-301. A communication from the Management and Program Analyst, Federal Aviation Administration, Department of Transportation, transmitting, pursuant to law, the report of a rule entitled ``Airworthiness Directives; Zodiac Aero Evacuation Systems (Also Known as Air Cruisers Company)'' ((RIN2120-AA64) (Docket No. FAA-2016-9392)) received during adjournment of the Senate in the Office of the President of the Senate on February 8, 2019; to the Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation. EC-302. A communication from the Management and Program Analyst, Federal Aviation Administration, Department of Transportation, transmitting, pursuant to law, the report of a rule entitled ``Airworthiness Directives; Engine Alliance Turbofan Engines'' ((RIN2120-AA64) (Docket No. FAA-2018- 0938)) received during adjournment of the Senate in the Office of the President of the Senate on February 8, 2019; to the Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation. EC-303. A communication from the Management and Program Analyst, Federal Aviation Administration, Department of Transportation, transmitting, pursuant to law, the report of a rule entitled ``Airworthiness Directives; Airbus SAS Airplanes'' ((RIN2120-AA64) (Docket No. FAA-2018-0791)) received during adjournment of the Senate in the Office of the President of the Senate on February 8, 2019; to the Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation. EC-304. A communication from the Management and Program Analyst, Federal Aviation Administration, Department of Transportation, transmitting, pursuant to law, the report of a rule entitled ``Airworthiness Directives; Airbus SAS Airplanes'' ((RIN2120-AA64) (Docket No. FAA-2018-0641)) received during adjournment of the Senate in the Office of the President of the Senate on February 8, 2019; to the Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation. EC-305. A communication from the Management and Program Analyst, Federal Aviation Administration, Department of Transportation, transmitting, pursuant to law, the report of a rule entitled ``Airworthiness Directives; Airbus SAS Airplanes'' ((RIN2120-AA64) (Docket No. FAA-2018-1062)) received during adjournment of the Senate in the Office of the President of the Senate on February 8, 2019; to the Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation. EC-306. A communication from the Management and Program Analyst, Federal Aviation Administration, Department of Transportation, transmitting, pursuant to [[Page S1275]] law, the report of a rule entitled ``Airworthiness Directives; Airbus Helicopters (Previously Eurocopter France) Helicopters'' ((RIN2120-AA64) (Docket No. FAA-2018-0669)) received during adjournment of the Senate in the Office of the President of the Senate on February 8, 2019; to the Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation. EC-307. A communication from the Management and Program Analyst, Federal Aviation Administration, Department of Transportation, transmitting, pursuant to law, the report of a rule entitled ``Airworthiness Directives; Airbus Helicopters Deutschland GmbH Helicopters (Type Certificate Previously Held By Eurocopter Deutschland GmbH)'' ((RIN2120- AA64) (Docket No. FAA-2013-0555)) received during adjournment of the Senate in the Office of the President of the Senate on February 8, 2019; to the Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation. EC-308. A communication from the Management and Program Analyst, Federal Aviation Administration, Department of Transportation, transmitting, pursuant to law, the report of a rule entitled ``Airworthiness Directives; Airbus Defense and Space S.A. (Formerly Known as Construcciones Aeronauticas, S.A.) Airplanes'' ((RIN2120-AA64) (Docket No. FAA-2018-0805)) received during adjournment of the Senate in the Office of the President of the Senate on February 8, 2019; to the Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation. EC-309. A communication from the Management and Program Analyst, Federal Aviation Administration, Department of Transportation, transmitting, pursuant to law, the report of a rule entitled ``Airworthiness Directives; The Boeing Company Airplanes'' ((RIN2120-AA64) (Docket No. FAA-2016- 4219)) received during adjournment of the Senate in the Office of the President of the Senate on February 8, 2019; to the Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation. EC-310. A communication from the Management and Program Analyst, Federal Aviation Administration, Department of Transportation, transmitting, pursuant to law, the report of a rule entitled ``Airworthiness Directives; The Boeing Company Airplanes'' ((RIN2120-AA64) (Docket No. FAA-2018- 0393)) received during adjournment of the Senate in the Office of the President of the Senate on February 8, 2019; to the Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation. EC-311. A communication from the Management and Program Analyst, Federal Aviation Administration, Department of Transportation, transmitting, pursuant to law, the report of a rule entitled ``Airworthiness Directives; The Boeing Company Airplanes'' ((RIN2120-AA64) (Docket No. FAA-2018- 1066)) received during adjournment of the Senate in the Office of the President of the Senate on February 8, 2019; to the Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation. EC-312. A communication from the Management and Program Analyst, Federal Aviation Administration, Department of Transportation, transmitting, pursuant to law, the report of a rule entitled ``Airworthiness Directives; The Boeing Company Airplanes'' ((RIN2120-AA64) (Docket No. FAA-2017- 0246)) received during adjournment of the Senate in the Office of the President of the Senate on February 8, 2019; to the Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation. EC-313. A communication from the Management and Program Analyst, Federal Aviation Administration, Department of Transportation, transmitting, pursuant to law, the report of a rule entitled ``Airworthiness Directives; The Boeing Company Airplanes'' ((RIN2120-AA64) (Docket No. FAA-2018- 0803)) received during adjournment of the Senate in the Office of the President of the Senate on February 8, 2019; to the Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation. EC-314. A communication from the Management and Program Analyst, Federal Aviation Administration, Department of Transportation, transmitting, pursuant to law, the report of a rule entitled ``Airworthiness Directives; The Boeing Company Airplanes'' ((RIN2120-AA64) (Docket No. FAA-2018- 0711)) received during adjournment of the Senate in the Office of the President of the Senate on February 8, 2019; to the Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation. ____________________
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