Volume 150, No. 101 covering the 2nd Session of the 108th Congress (2003 - 2004) was published by the Congressional Record.
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“EXECUTIVE COMMUNICATIONS, ETC.” mentioning the Environmental Protection Agency was published in the House of Representatives section on pages H6124-H6126 on July 20, 2004.
The publication is reproduced in full below:
EXECUTIVE COMMUNICATIONS, ETC.
Under clause 8 of rule XII, executive communications were taken from the Speaker's table and referred as follows:
9218. A letter from the Congressional Review Coordinator, APHIS, Department of Agriculture, transmitting the Department's final rule -- Brucellosis in Sheep, Goats, and Horses; Payment of Indemnity [Docket No. 00-002-2] (RIN: 0579-AB42) received July 15, 2004, pursuant to 5 U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A); to the Committee on Agriculture.
9219. A letter from the Congressional Review Coordinator, APHIS, Department of Agriculture, transmitting the Department's final rule -- Classical Swine Fever Status of Chile [Docket No. 03-009-2] received July 15, 2004, pursuant to 5 U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A); to the Committee on Agriculture.
9220. A letter from the Congressional Review Coordinator, APHIS, Department of Agriculture, transmitting the Department's final rule -- Animal Welfare; Inspection, Licensing, and Procurement of Animals [Docket No. 97-121-3]
(RIN: 0579-AA94) received July 15, 2004, pursuant to 5 U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A); to the Committee on Agriculture.
9221. A letter from the Congressional Review Coordinator, APHIS, Department of Agriculture, transmitting the Department's final rule -- Japanese Beetle; Domestic Quarantine and Regulations [Docket No. 04-032-1] received July 9, 2004, pursuant to 5 U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A); to the Committee on Agriculture.
9222. A letter from the Congressional Review Coordinator, APHIS, Department of Agriculture, transmitting the Department's final rule -- Karnal Bunt; Compensation for Custom Harvesters in Northern Texas [Docket No. 03-052-2] received July 15, 2004, pursuant to 5 U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A); to the Committee on Agriculture.
9223. A letter from the Deputy Associate Administrator, Environmental Protection Agency, transmitting the Agency's final rule -- Pesticide Environmental Stewardship (PESP) Regional Grants; Notice of Funds Availability [OPP-2004-0171; FRL-7361-8] received July 14, 2004, pursuant to 5 U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A); to the Committee on Agriculture.
9224. A letter from the Deputy Associate Administrator, Environmental Protection Agency, transmitting the Agency's final rule -- Spiroxamine; Pesticide Tolerance [OPP-2004-0120; FRL-7367-1] received July14, 2004, pursuant to 5 U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A); to the Committee on Agriculture.
9225. A letter from the Deputy Associate Administrator, Environmental Protection Agency, transmitting the Agency's final rule -- Acequinocyl; Pesticide Tolerance [OPP-2004-0141; FRL-7364-1] received July 14, 2004, pursuant to 5 U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A); to the Committee on Agriculture.
9226. A letter from the Deputy Associate Administrator, Environmental Protection Agency, transmitting the Agency's final rule -- Propoxycarbazone-sodium; Pesticide Tolerance
[OPP-2004-0172; FRL-7365-7] received July 1, 2004, pursuant to 5 U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A); to the Committee on Agriculture.
9227. A letter from the Deputy Associate Administrator, Environmental Protection Agency, transmitting the Agency's final rule -- Office of Pesticide Programs Address Changes
[OPP-2004-0216; FRL-7368-4] received July 1, 2004, pursuant to 5 U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A); to the Committee on Agriculture.
9228. A letter from the Principal Deputy Under Secretary for Personnel and Readiness, Department of Defense, transmitting the 2004 annual report on the status of female members of the Armed Forces, pursuant to 10 U.S.C. 481 note Public Law 107--314 section 562(a); to the Committee on Armed Services.
9229. A letter from the Directors, Congressional Budget Office and Office of Management and Budget, transmitting a joint report on the technical assumptions to be used in preparing estimates of National Defense Function (050) fiscal year 2005 outlay rates and prior year outlays, pursuant to 10 U.S.C. 226(a); to the Committee on Armed Services.
9230. A letter from the Acting Under Secretary for Acquisition, Technology, & Logistics, Department of Defense, transmitting the Department's Report on Security Guards Needs Assessment and Plan, pursuant to Public Law 107--314, section 332; to the Committee on Armed Services.
9231. A letter from the Deputy Secretary, Department of Defense, transmitting notification that the DoD anticipates it will be prepared to commence chemical agent destruction operations at the Umatilla Chemical Agent Disposal Facility
(UMCDF) in Hermiston, Oregon, pursuant to 50 U.S.C. 1512; to the Committee on Armed Services.
9232. A letter from the Principal Deputy Under Secretary for Personnel and Readiness, Department of Defense, transmitting Approval of Captain Jon W. Bayless, Jr. to wear the insignia of rear admiral (lower half) in accordance with title 10, United States Code, section 777; to the Committee on Armed Services.
9233. A letter from the Princiapl Deputy Under Secretary for Personnel and Readiness, Department of Defense, transmitting Approval of Rear Admiral (lower half) James G. Stavridis to wear the insignia of rear admiral (upper half) in accordance with title 10, United States Code, section 777; to the Committee on Armed Services.
9234. A letter from the Principal Deputy Under Secretary for Personnel and Readiness, Department of Defense, transmitting Authorization of Brigadier General Roger W. Burg to wear the insignia of the grade of major general in accordance with title 10, United States Code, section 777; to the Committee on Armed Services.
9235. A letter from the Principal Deputy Under Secretary for Personnel and Readiness, Department of Defense, transmitting authorization of the enclosed list of officers to wear the insignia of the grade indicated in accordance with title 10, United States Code, section 777; to the Committee on Armed Services.
9236. A letter from the Secretary, Department of the Treasury, transmitting a report entitled, ``Security of Personal Financial Information--Report on the Study Conducted Pursuant to Section 508 of the Gramm-Leach-Bliley Act of 1999''; to the Committee on Financial Services.
9237. A letter from the Deputy Associate Administrator, Environmental Protection Agency, transmitting the Agency's final rule -- Criteria for the Certification and Recertification of the Waste Isolation Pilot Plant's Compliance with the Disposal Regulations; Alternative Provisions [FRL-7787-6] (RIN: 2060-AJ07) received July 14, 2004, pursuant to 5 U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A); to the Committee on Energy and Commerce.
9238. A letter from the Deputy Associate Administrator, Environmental Protection Agency, transmitting the Agency's final rule -- National Emissions Standards for Chromium Emissions From Hard and Decorative Chromium Electroplating and Chromium Anodizing Tanks [OAR-2002-0010, FRL-7786-9] received July 14, 2004, pursuant to 5 U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A); to the Committee on Energy and Commerce.
9239. A letter from the Deputy Associate Administrator, Environmental Protection Agency, transmitting the Agency's final rule -- Emission Guidelines and Compliance Times for Large Municipal Waste Combustors That are Constructed on or Before Semptember 20, 1994 and Federal Plan Requirements for Large Municipal Waste Combustors Constructed on or Before September 20, 1994 [OAR-2004-0007; FRL-7786-8] (RIN: 2060-AM11) received July 14, 2004, pursuant to 5 U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A); to the Committee on Energy and Commerce.
9240. A letter from the Deputy Associate Administrator, Environmental Protection Agency, transmitting the Agency's final rule -- Approval and Promulgation of Implementation Plans; Texas; Revisions to Regulations for Control of Air Pollution by Permits for New Sources and Modifications Including Incorporation of Marine Vessel Emissions in Applicability Determinations [TX-165-1-7610;/FRL-7788-2] received July 14, 2004, pursuant to 5 U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A); to the Committee on Energy and Commerce.
9241. A letter from the Deputy Associate Administrator, Environmental Protection Agency, transmitting the Agency's final rule -- Approval and Promulgation of Implementation Plans Georgia: Approval of Revisions to the State Implementation Plan [R04-OAR-2004-GA-0001 200420; FRL-7788-3] received July 14, 2004, pursuant to 5 U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A); to the Committee on Energy and Commerce.
9242. A letter from the Deputy Associate Administrator, Environmental Protection Agency, transmitting the Agency's final rule -- Adequacy of Indiana Solid Waste Landfill Permit Programs Under RCRA Subtitle D [FRL-7787-3] received July 14, 2004, pursuant to 5 U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A); to the Committee on Energy and Commerce.
9243. A letter from the Deputy Director, Defense Security Cooperation Agency, transmitting notification concerning the Department of the Air Force's Proposed Letter(s) of Offer and Acceptance (LOA) to India for defense articles and services
(Transmittal No. 04-08), pursuant to 22 U.S.C. 2776(b); to the Committee on International Relations.
9244. A letter from the Assistant Legal Adviser for Treaty Affairs, Department of State, transmitting copies of international agreements, other than treaties, entered into by the United States, pursuant to 1 U.S.C. 112b(a); to the Committee on International Relations.
9245. A letter from the Vice Chairs, Presiden'ts Council on Integrity and Efficiency, and the Executive Council on Integrity and Efficiency, transmitting a Progress Report to the President, FY 2003, regarding the twenty-fifth anniversary of the Inspector General Act of 1978; to the Committee on Government Reform.
9246. A letter from the Deputy Chief Financial Officer, Department of Housing and Urban Development, transmitting in accordance with Section 647(b) of Division F of the Consolidated Appropriations Act, FY 2004, Pub. L. 108-199, and the Office of Management and Budget Memorandum 04-07, the Department's report on competitive sourcing efforts; to the Committee on Government Reform.
9247. A letter from the Inspector General, General Services Administration, transmitting the Office's Audit Report Register for the six-month period ending March 31, 2004, pursuant to 5 U.S.C. app. (Insp. Gen. Act) section 5(b); to the Committee on Government Reform.
9248. A letter from the Deputy Associate Administrator, Office of Acquisition Policy, GSA, National Aeronautics and Space Administration, transmitting the Administration's final rule -- Federal Acquisition Circular 2001-24; Introduction -- received June 23, 2004, pursuant to 5 U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A); to the Committee on Government Reform.
9249. A letter from the Deputy Associate Administrator, Office of Acquisition Policy, GSA, National Aeronautics and Space Administration, transmitting the Administration's final rule -- Federal Acquisition Regulation; Incentives for Use of Performance-Based Contracting for Services [FAC 2001-24; FAR Case 2004-004; Item I] (RIN: 9000-AJ97) received June 23, 2004, pursuant to 5 U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A); to the Committee on Government Reform.
9250. A letter from the Deputy Associate Administrator, Office of Acquisition Policy, GSA, National Aeronautics and Space Administration, transmitting the Administration's final rule -- Federal Aquisition Regulation; Definitions Clause [FAC 2001-24; FAR Case 2002-013; Item II] (RIN: 9000-AJ83) received June 23, 2004, pursuant to 5 U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A); to the Committee on Government Reform.
9251. A letter from the Deputy Associate Administrator, Office of Acquisition Policy, GSA, National Aeronautics and Space Administration, transmitting the Administration's final rule -- Federal Aquisition Regulation; Procurement Lists [FAC 2001-24; FAR Case 2003-013; Item III] (RIN: 9000-AJ82) received June 23, 2004, pursuant to 5 U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A); to the Committee on Government Reform.
9252. A letter from the Deputy Associate Administrator, Office of Acquisition Policy, GSA, National Aeronautics and Space Administration, transmitting the Administration's final rule -- Federal Aquisition Regulation; Determining Official for Employment Provision Compliance -- Immigration and Nationality Act (INA) [FAC 2001-24; FAR Case 2004-009; Item IV] (RIN: 9000-AJ98) received June 23, 2004, pursuant to 5 U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A); to the Committee on Government Reform.
9253. A letter from the Deputy Associate Administrator, Office of Acquisition Policy, GSA, National Aeronautics and Space Administration, transmitting the Administration's final rule -- Federal Acquisition Regulation; Federal Supply Schedules Services and Blanket Purchase Agreements (BPAs)
[FAC 2001-24; FAR Case 1999-603; Item V] (RIN: 9000-AJ63) received June 23, 2004, pursuant to 5 U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A); to the Committee on Government Reform.
9254. A letter from the Deputy Associate Administrator, Office of Acquisition Policy, GSA, National Aeronautics and Space Administration, transmitting the Administration's final rule -- Federal Acquisition Regulation; Designated Countries
-- New European Communities Member States [FAC 2001-24; FAR Case 2004-008; Item VI] (RIN: 9000-AJ96) received June 23, 2004, pursuant to 5 U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A); to the Committee on Government Reform.
9255. A letter from the Deputy Associate Administrator, Office of Acquisition Policy, GSA, National Aeronautics and Space Administration, transmitting the Administration's final rule -- Federal Acquisition Regulation; Buy American Act -- Nonavailable Articles [FAC 2001-24; FAR Case 2003-007; Item VII] (RIN: 9000-AJ72) received June 23, 2004, pursuant to 5 U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A); to the Committee on Government Reform.
9256. A letter from the Deputy Associate Administrator, Office of Acquisition Policy, GSA, National Aeronautics and Space Administration, transmitting the Administration's final rule -- Federal Acquisition Regulation; Application of Cost Principles and Procedures and Accounting for Unallowable Costs [FAC 2001-24; FAR Case 2002-006; Item VIII] (RIN: 9000-AJ65) received June 23, 2004, pursuant to 5 U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A); to the Committee on Government Reform.
9257. A letter from the Deputy Associate Administrator, Office of Acquisition Policy, GSA, National Aeronautics and Space Administration, transmitting the Administration's final rule -- Federal Acquisition Regulation; Gains and Losses, Maintenance and Repair Costs, and Material Costs [FAC 2001-24; FAR Case 2002-008; Item IX] (RIN: 9000-AJ69) received June 23, 2004, pursuant to 5 U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A); to the Committee on Government Reform.
9258. A letter from the Deputy Associate Administrator, Office of Acquisition Policy, GSA, National Aeronautics and Space Administration, transmitting the Administration's final rule -- Federal Acquisition Regulation; Technical Amendment
[FAC 2001-24; Item X] received June 23, 2004, pursuant to 5 U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A); to the Committee on Government Reform.
9259. A letter from the Deputy Associate Administrator, Office of Acquisition Policy, GSA, National Aeronautics and Space Administration, transmitting the Administration's final rule -- Federal Acquisition Regulation; Small Entity Compliance Guide -- received June 23, 2004, pursuant to 5 U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A); to the Committee on Government Reform.
9260. A letter from the Administrator, Small Business Administration, transmitting in accordance with Section 647(b) of Division F of the Consolidated Appropriations Act, FY 2004, Pub. L. 108-199, and the Office of Management and Budget Memorandum 04-07, the Administration's report on competitive sourcing efforts; to the Committee on Government Reform.
9261. A letter from the Chief Administrative Officer, transmitting the quarterly report of receipts and expenditures of appropriations and other funds for the period April 1, 2003 through June 30, 2003 as compiled by the Chief Administrative Officer, pursuant to 2 U.S.C. 104a; (H. Doc. No. 108-203); to the Committee on House Administration and ordered to be printed.
9262. A letter from the Chairman, Inland Waterway Users Board, transmitting the Board's 18th annual report of its activities; recommendations regarding construction, rehabilitation priorities and spending levels on the commercial navigational features and components of inland waterways and harbors, pursuant to Public Law 99-662, section 302(b) (100 Stat. 4111); to the Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure.
9263. A letter from the Secretary, Department of Transportation, transmitting a report entitled, ``Fundamental Properties of Asphalts and Modified Asphalts-II'' submitted in accordance with Section 6016(e) of the Intermodal Surface Transportation Efficiency Act of 1991 (ISTEA), Pub. L. 102-240, and Section 5117(b)(5) of the Transportation Equity Act of the 21st Century (TEA-21); to the Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure.
9264. A letter from the Chairman, Medicare Payment Advisory Commission, transmitting a copy of the Commission's ``Report to the Congress: Sources of financial data on Medicare providers,'' fulfilling two Congressional requests in the Medicare Modernization Act; jointly to the Committees on Ways and Means and Energy and Commerce.
9265. A letter from the Chairman, Labor Member, and Management Member, Railroad Retirement Board, transmitting the 2004 annual report on the financial status of the railroad unemployment insurance system, pursuant to 45 U.S.C. 369; jointly to the Committees on Ways and Means and Transportation and Infrastructure.
9266. A letter from the Assistant Attorney General, Department of Justice, transmitting a report entitled
``Report from the Field: the USA Patriot Act at Work''; jointly to the Committees on the Judiciary, Intelligence
(Permanent Select), and International Relations.
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