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“EXECUTIVE COMMUNICATIONS, ETC.” published by the Congressional Record on June 5, 2001

Volume 147, No. 76 covering the 1st Session of the 107th Congress (2001 - 2002) was published by the Congressional Record.

The Congressional Record is a unique source of public documentation. It started in 1873, documenting nearly all the major and minor policies being discussed and debated.

“EXECUTIVE COMMUNICATIONS, ETC.” mentioning the Environmental Protection Agency was published in the House of Representatives section on pages H2885-H2887 on June 5, 2001.

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:

2240. A letter from the the Mayor of the District of Columbia, transmitting the District of Columbia Fiscal Year 2002 Budget Request Act, pursuant to Public Law 105-33 section 11701(a)(1) (111 Stat. 780); (H. Doc. No. 107-81); to the Committee on Appropriations and ordered to be printed.

2241. A communication from the President of the United States, transmitting a request for FY 2001 supplemental appropriations for the Departments of Agriculture, Defense

(including the Army Corps of Engineers), Energy, Health and Human Services, Housing and Urban Development, the Interior, Transportation, the Treasury, and Veterans Affairs; International Assistance Programs; and the National Aeronautics and Space Administration; (H. Doc. No. 107-80); to the Committee on Appropriations and ordered to be printed.

2242. A letter from the Alternate OSD Federal Register Liaison Officer, Department of Defense, transmitting the Department's final rule--Civilian Health and Medical Program of the Uniformed Services (CHAMPUS)/TRICARE; Partial Implementation of Pharmacy Benefits Program; Implementation of National Defense Authorization Act Medical Benefits for Fiscal Year 2001 (RIN: 0720-AA62) May 30, 2001, pursuant to 5 U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A); to the Committee on Armed Services.

2243. A letter from the General Counsel for Regulations, Department of Housing and Urban Development, transmitting the Department's final rule--Screening and Eviction for Drug Abuse and Other Criminal Activity [Docket No. FR-4495-F-02]

(RIN: 2501-AC63) received May 24, 2001, pursuant to 5 U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A); to the Committee on Financial Services.

2244. A letter from the President and Chairman, Export-Import Bank of the United States, transmitting a report involving U.S. exports to Taiwan, pursuant to 12 U.S.C. 635(b)(3)(i); to the Committee on Financial Services.

2245. A letter from the Deputy Secretary, Securities and Exchange Commission, transmitting the Commission's final rule--Electronic Recordkeeping by Investment Companies and Investment Advisers [Release Nos. IC-24991 and IA-1945; File No. S7-06-01] (RIN: 3235-AI05) received May 24, 2001, pursuant to 5 U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A); to the Committee on Financial Services.

2246. A letter from the Deputy Secretary, Securities and Exchange Commission, transmitting the Commission's final rule--Electronic Recordkeeping by Public Utility Holding Companies [Release No. 35-27404; File No. S7-07-01] (RIN: 3235-AI12) received May 24, 2001, pursuant to 5 U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A); to the Committee on Financial Services.

2247. A letter from the Regulations Coordinator, Department of Health and Human Services, transmitting the Department's final rule--Medicaid Program; Use of Restraint and Seclusion in Psychiatric Residential Treatment Facilities Providing Inpatient Psychiatric Services to Individuals Under Age 21

[HCFA-2065-IFC2] (RIN: 0938-AJ96) received May 29, 2001, pursuant to 5 U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A); to the Committee on Energy and Commerce.

2248. A letter from the Regulations Coordinator, Department of Health and Human Services, transmitting the Department's final rule--Protection of Human Research Subjects: Delay of Effective Date (RIN: 0925-AA14) received May 29, 2001, pursuant to 5 U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A); to the Committee on Energy and Commerce.

2249. A letter from the Principal Deputy Associate Administrator, Environmental Protection Agency, transmitting the Agency's final rule--Approval of Section 112(I) Authority for Hazardous Air Pollutants; Chemical Accident Prevention Provisions and Risk Management Plans; Delaware; Approval of Accidental Release Prevention Program [DE001-1000; FRL-6988-3] received May 30, 2001, pursuant to 5 U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A); to the Committee on Energy and Commerce.

2250. A letter from the Principal Deputy Associate Administrator, Environmental Protection Agency, transmitting the Agency's final rule--Approval and Promulgation of Air Quality Implementation Plans; Rhode Island; Post-1996 Rate of Progress Plan [RI-022b; A-1-FRL-6990-6] received May 30, 2001, pursuant to 5 U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A); to the Committee on Energy and Commerce.

2251. A letter from the Principal Deputy Associate Administrator, Environmental Protection Agency, transmitting the Agency's final rule--Maryland: Final Authorization of State Hazardous Waste Management Program Revisions [FRL-6938-8] received May 30, 2001, pursuant to 5 U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A); to the Committee on Energy and Commerce.

2252. A letter from the Secretary, Federal Trade Commission, transmitting the Commission's final rule--Rules and Regulations Under the Fur Products Labeling Act--received May 24, 2001, pursuant to 5 U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A); to the Committee on Energy and Commerce.

2253. A letter from the Director, Lieutenant General, USAF, Defense Security Cooperation Agency, transmitting the listing of all outstanding Letters of Offer to sell any major defense equipment for $1 million or more; the listing of all Letters of Offer that were accepted, as of March 31, 2001, pursuant to 22 U.S.C. 2776(a); to the Committee on International Relations.

2254. A letter from the Acting Assistant Secretary for Legislative Affairs, Department of State, transmitting certification of a proposed request for the sale of defense articles or defense services sold commercially to Brazil

(Transmittal No. DTC 055-01), pursuant to 22 U.S.C. 2776(c); to the Committee on International Relations.

2255. A letter from the Acting Assistant Secretary for Legislative Affairs, Department of State, transmitting certification of a proposed Manufacturing License Agreement with Japan [Transmittal No. DTC 045-01], pursuant to 22 U.S.C. 2776(d); to the Committee on International Relations.

2256. A letter from the Acting Assistant Secretary for Legislative Affairs, Department of State, transmitting certification of a proposed Manufacturing License Agreement with Switzerland [Transmittal No. DTC 041-01], pursuant to 22 U.S.C. 2776(d); to the Committee on International Relations.

2257. A letter from the Acting Assistant Secretary for Legislative Affairs, Department of State, transmitting certification of a proposed license for the export of defense articles or defense services sold commercially under a contract to Hong Kong, the United Kingdom, Australia, and Canada [Transmittal No. DTC 042-01], pursuant to 22 U.S.C. 2776(c); to the Committee on International Relations.

2258. A letter from the Acting Assistant Secretary for Legislative Affairs, Department of State, transmitting certification of a proposed Manufacturing License Agreement with Canada [Transmittal No. DTC 043-01], pursuant to 22 U.S.C. 2776(d); to the Committee on International Relations.

2259. A letter from the Acting Assistant Secretary for Legislative Affairs, Department of State, transmitting a report to Congress on the Republic of Korea's status as an adherent to the Missile Technology Control Regime (MTCR), pursuant to 22 U.S.C. 2797e--2; to the Committee on International Relations.

2260. A letter from the Acting Assistant Secretary for Legislative Affairs, Department of State, transmitting the Department's final rule--Documentation of Immigrants and Nonimmigrants Under the Immigration and Nationality Act, As Amended--Refusal of Individual VISAS--received May 25, 2001, pursuant to 5 U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A); to the Committee on International Relations.

2261. A letter from the Executive Director, District of Columbia Retirement Board, transmitting the personal financial disclosure statements of Board members, pursuant to D.C. Code section 1--732 and 1--734(a)(1)(A); to the Committee on Government Reform.

2262. A letter from the Chairman, Board of Governors of the Federal Reserve System, transmitting the semiannual report on the activities of the Office of Inspector General for the period October 1, 2000 through March 31, 2001, pursuant to 5 U.S.C. app. (Insp. Gen. Act) section 5(b); to the Committee on Government Reform.

2263. A letter from the Assistant Director for Executive and Political Personnel, Department of Defense, transmitting a report pursuant to the Federal Vacancies Reform Act of 1998; to the Committee on Government Reform.

2264. A letter from the Chairman, National Endowment for the Arts, transmitting the semiannual report on the activities of the Office of Inspector General for the period October 1, 2000 through March 31, 2001, pursuant to 5 U.S.C. app. (Insp. Gen. Act) section 5(b); to the Committee on Government Reform.

2265. A letter from the Director, Peace Corps, transmitting the semiannual report on the activities of the Office of Inspector General for the period October 1, 2000 through March 31, 2001, pursuant to 5 U.S.C. app. (Insp. Gen. Act) section 5(b); to the Committee on Government Reform.

2266. A letter from the Director, Financial Services, Library of Congress, transmitting a report on the Capitol Preservation Commission's Financial Statements for March 31, 2001; to the Committee on House Administration.

2267. A letter from the Executive Director, American Chemical Society, transmitting the Society's annual report for the calendar year 2000 and the comprehensive report to the Board of Directors of the American Chemical Society on the examination of their books and records for the year ending December 31, 2000, pursuant to 36 U.S.C. 1101(2) and 1103; to the Committee on the Judiciary.

2268. A letter from the Acting Director, Office of Workers' Compensation Programs, Department of Labor, transmitting the Department's final rule--Performance of Functions Under This Chapter; Claims for Compensation Under the Energy Employees Occupational Illness Compensation Program Act (RIN: 1215-AB32) received May 25, 2001, pursuant to 5 U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A); to the Committee on the Judiciary.

2269. A letter from the Secretary, Federal Trade Commission, transmitting the Commission's final rule--Federal Civil Penalties Inflation Adjustment Act of 1990, as Amended by the Debt Collection Improvement Act of 1996--received May 30, 2001, pursuant to 5 U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A); to the Committee on the Judiciary.

2270. A letter from the Chief, Office of Regulations and Administrative Law, USCG, Department of Transportation, transmitting the Department's final rule--Safety Zone; New York Harbor, Western Long Island Sound, East River, and Hudson River Fireworks [CGD01-00-221] (RIN: 2115-AA97) received May 24, 2001, pursuant to 5 U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A); to the Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure.

2271. A letter from the Chief, Office of Regulations and Administrative Law, USCG, Department of Transportation, transmitting the Department's final rule--Safety Zone; Crescent Harbor, Sitka, AK [COTP Southeast Alaska; 01-002]

(RIN: 2115-AA97) received May 24, 2001, pursuant to 5 U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A); to the Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure.

2272. A letter from the Chief, Office of Regulations and Administrative Law, USCG, Department of Transportation, transmitting the Department's final rule--Drawbridge Operation Regulations: Jamaica Bay and connecting waterways, NY [CGD01-01-045] (RIN: 2115-AE47) received May 24, 2001, pursuant to 5 U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A); to the Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure.

2273. A letter from the Chief, Office of Regulations and Administrative Law, USCG, Department of Transportation, transmitting the Department's final rule--Drawbridge Operation Regulations; Manitowoc River, Wisconsin [CGD09-01-001] (RIN: 2115-AE47) received May 24, 2001, pursuant to 5 U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A); to the Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure.

2274. A letter from the Chief, Office of Regulations and Administrative Law, USCG, Department of Transportation, transmitting the Department's final rule--Safety Zone; Queens Millennium Concert Fireworks, East River, NY [CGD01-01-015]

(RIN: 2115-AA97) received May 24, 2001, pursuant to 5 U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A); to the Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure.

2275. A letter from the Chief, Office of Regulations and Administrative Law, USCG, Department of Transportation, transmitting the Department's final rule--Drawbridge Operation Regulation; Chef Menteur Pass, LA [CGD08-00-005]

(RIN: 2115-AE47) received May 24, 2001, pursuant to 5 U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A); to the Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure.

2276. A letter from the Chief, Office of Regulations and Administrative Law, USCG, Department of Transportation, transmitting the Department's final rule--Drawbridge Operation Regulations; Oakland Inner Harbor Tidal Canal, Alameda County, California [CGD11-99-013] (RIN: 2115-AE47) received May 24, 2001, pursuant to 5 U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A); to the Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure.

2277. A letter from the Chief, Office of Regulations and Administrative Law, USCG, Department of Transportation, transmitting the Department's final rule--Drawbridge Operation Regulations; Newton Creek, Dutch Kills, English Kills and their tributaries, NY [CGD01-01-032] (RIN: 2115-AE47) received May 24, 2001, pursuant to 5 U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A); to the Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure.

2278. A letter from the Chief, Office of Regulations and Administrative Law, USCG, Department of Transportation, transmitting the Department's final rule--Drawbridge Operation Regulations; Cerritos Channel, Long Beach, CA

[CGD11-01-006] (RIN: 2115-AE47) received May 24, 2001, pursuant to 5 U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A); to the Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure.

2279. A letter from the Chief, Office of Regulations and Administrative Law, USCG, Department of Transportation, transmitting the Department's final rule--Drawbridge Operation Regulations; Hackensack River, NJ [CGD01-01-025]

(RIN: 2115-AE47) received May 24, 2001, pursuant to 5 U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A); to the Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure.

2280. A letter from the Chief, Office of Regulations and Administrative Law, USCG, Department of Transportation, transmitting the Department's final rule--Drawbridge Operation Regulations; Potomac River, between Alexandria, Virginia and Oxon Hill, Maryland [CGD05-01-009] (RIN: 2115-AE47) received May 24, 2001, pursuant to 5 U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A); to the Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure.

2281. A letter from the Chief, Office of Regulations and Administrative Law, USCG, Department of Transportation, transmitting the Department's final rule--Drawbridge Operation Regulations; Sacramento River, CA [CGD11-01-005]

(RIN: 2115-AE47) received May 24, 2001, pursuant to 5 U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A); to the Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure.

2282. A letter from the Chief, Office of Regulations and Administrative Law, USCG, Department of Transportation, transmitting the Department's final rule--Drawbridge Operation Regulations; Long Island, New York Inland Waterway from East Rockaway Inlet to Shinnecock Canal, NY [CGD01-01-031] (RIN: 2115-AE47) received May 24, 2001, pursuant to 5 U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A); to the Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure.

2283. A letter from the Chief, Office of Regulations and Administrative Law, USCG, Department of Transportation, transmitting the Department's final rule--Drawbridge Operation Regulations; Harlem River, NY [CGD01-01-030] (RIN: 2115-AE47) received May 24, 2001, pursuant to 5 U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A); to the Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure.

2284. A letter from the Chief, Office of Regulations and Administrative Law, USCG, Department of Transportation, transmitting the Department's final rule--Drawbridge Operation Regulations; Hutchinson River, (Eastchester Creek), NY [CGD01-01-040] (RIN: 2115-AE47) received May 24, 2001, pursuant to 5 U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A); to the Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure.

2285. A letter from the Chief, Office of Regulations and Administrative Law, USCG, Department of Transportation, transmitting the Department's final rule--Drawbridge Operation Regulations; Chelsea River, MA [CGD01-01-036] (RIN: 2115-AE47) received May 24, 2001; to the Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure.

2286. A letter from the Program Analyst, FAA, Department of Transportation, transmitting the Department's final rule--Establishment of Class E Airspace; Egegik, AK [Airspace Docket No. 00-AAL-21] received May 24, 2001, pursuant to 5 U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A); to the Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure.

2287. A letter from the Program Analyst, FAA, Department of Transportation, transmitting the Department's final rule--Revision of Class E Airspace; Ketchikan, AK [Airspace Docket No. 00-AAL-19] received May 24, 2001, pursuant to 5 U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A); to the Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure.

2288. A letter from the Program Analyst, FAA, Department of Transportation, transmitting the Department's final rule--Establishment of Prohibited Area P-49 Crawford; TX [Docket No. FAA-2001-9059; Airspace Docket No. 01-AWA-1] (RIN: 2120-AA66) received May 24, 2001, pursuant to 5 U.S.C.

801(a)(1)(A); to the Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure.

2289. A letter from the Program Analyst, FAA, Department of Transportation, transmitting the Department's final rule--Establishment of V-611 and Revocation of V-19; NM [Docket No. FAA 2001-8682; Airspace Docket No. 01-ASW-1] (RIN: 2120-AA66) received May 24, 2001, pursuant to 5 U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A); to the Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure.

2290. A letter from the Program Analyst, FAA, Department of Transportation, transmitting the Department's final rule--Airworthiness Directives; McDonnell Douglas Model DC-8 Series Airplanes [Docket No. 99-NM-276-AD; Amendment 39-12197; AD 2001-08-20] (RIN: 2120-AA64) received May 24, 2001, pursuant to 5 U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A); to the Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure.

2291. A letter from the Program Analyst, FAA, Department of Transportation, transmitting the Department's final rule--Airworthiness Directives; Bombardier Model CL-600-2B19 Series Airplanes [Docket No. 2001-NM-32-AD; Amendment 39-12154; AD 2001-06-07] (RIN: 2120-AA64) received May 24, 2001, pursuant to 5 U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A); to the Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure.

2292. A letter from the Program Analyst, FAA, Department of Transportation, transmitting the Department's final rule--Airworthiness Directives; Eurocopter France Model SA.315B, SA.316B, SA.316C, SE.3160, and SA.319B Helicopters [Docket No. 2000-SW-13-AD; Amendment 39-12132; AD 2001-04-13] (RIN: 2120-AA64) received May 24, 2001, pursuant to 5 U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A); to the Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure.

2293. A letter from the Program Analyst, FAA, Department of Transportation, transmitting the Department's final rule--Airworthiness Directives; PIAGGIO AERO INDUSTRIES S.p.A. Model P-180 Airplanes [Docket No. 2000-CE-67-AD; Amendment 39-12140; AD 2001-05-04] (RIN: 2120-AA64) received May 24, 2001, pursuant to 5 U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A); to the Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure.

2294. A letter from the Program Analyst, FAA, Department of Transportation, transmitting the Department's final rule--Airworthiness Directives; Boeing Model 727-100, -100C and -200 Series Airplanes [Docket No. 99-NM-74-AD; Amendment 39-12219; AD 2001-09-12] (RIN: 2120-AA64) received May 24, 2001, pursuant to 5 U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A); to the Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure.

2295. A letter from the Program Analyst, FAA, Department of Transportation, transmitting the Department's final rule--Airworthiness Directives; Rolls-Royce Corporation (formerly Allison Engine Company) AE 3007 Series Turbofan Engines

[Docket No. 2000-NE-29-AD; Amendment 39-12192; AD 2001-08-15]

(RIN: 2120-AA64) received May 24, 2001, pursuant to 5 U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A); to the Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure.

2296. A letter from the Program Analyst, FAA, Department of Transportation, transmitting the Department's final rule--Airworthiness Directives; Construcciones Aeronauticas, S.A.

(CASA), Model CN-235, Series Airplanes [Docket No. 2000-NM-263-AD; Amendment 39-12213; AD 2001-09-08] (RIN: 2120-AA64) received May 24, 2001, pursuant to 5 U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A); to the Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure.

2297. A letter from the Program Analyst, FAA, Department of Transportation, transmitting the Department's final rule--Standard Instrument Approach Procedures; Miscellaneous Amendments [Docket No. 30235; Amdt. No. 2040] received May 24, 2001, pursuant to 5 U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A); to the Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure.

2298. A letter from the Program Analyst, FAA, Department of Transportation, transmitting the Department's final rule--Standard Instrument Approach Procedures; Miscellaneous Amendments [Docket No. 30234; Amdt. No. 2039] received May 24, 2001, pursuant to 5 U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A); to the Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure.

2299. A letter from the Director, Office of Regulations Management, Department of Veterans' Affairs, transmitting the Department's final rule--Schedule for Rating Disabilities: Disabilities of the Liver (RIN: 2900-AK12) received May 25, 2001, pursuant to 5 U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A); to the Committee on Veterans' Affairs.

2300. A communication from the President of the United States, transmitting notification of his determination that a continuation of a waiver currently in effect for the People's Republic of China will substantially promote the objectives of section 402, of the Trade Act of 1974 (Presidential Determination 2001-16), pursuant to 19 U.S.C. 2432(c) and

(d); (H. Doc. No. 107-79); to the Committee on Ways and Means and ordered to be printed.

2301. A communication from the President of the United States, transmitting notification of his determination that a continuation of a waiver currently in effect for Vietnam will substantially promote the objectives of section 402, of the Trade Act of 1974, (Presidential Determination 2001-17), pursuant to 19 U.S.C. 2432(c) and (d); (H. Doc. No. 107-82); to the Committee on Ways and Means and ordered to be printed.

2302. A letter from the Acting Commissioner, Social Security Administration, transmitting the 2001 Annual Report of the Supplemental Security Income Program, pursuant to Public Law 104-193, section 231 (110 Stat. 2197); to the Committee on Ways and Means.

2303. A letter from the Chief, Regulations Division, Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco and Firearms, Department of the Treasury, transmitting the Department's final rule--Labeling Proceedings; Delegation of Authority [T.D. ATF-449] (RIN: 1512-AC21) received May 29, 2001, pursuant to 5 U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A); to the Committee on Ways and Means.

2304. A letter from the Chief, Regulations Division, Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco and Firearms, Department of the Treasury, transmitting the Department's final rule--Delegation of Authority (2000R-415P) [T.D. ATF-451] (RIN: 1512-AC38) received May 29, 2001, pursuant to 5 U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A); to the Committee on Ways and Means.

2305. A letter from the Chief, Regulations Division, Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco and Firearms, Department of the Treasury, transmitting the Department's final rule--Manufacturers Excise Taxes-Firearms and Ammunition; Delegation of Authority

[T.D. ATF-447] (RIN: 1512-AC18) received May 29, 2001, pursuant to 5 U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A); to the Committee on Ways and Means.

2306. A letter from the Regulations Coordinator, Department of Health and Human Services, transmitting the Department's final rule--High Performance Bonus Awards Under the TANF Program (RIN: 0970-AC06) received May 15, 2001, pursuant to 5 U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A); to the Committee on Ways and Means.

2307. A letter from the Deputy Under Secretary, Policy Support, Department of Defense, transmitting an Annual Report on Agreements for the Exchange of Defense Personnel Between the U.S. and Foreign Countries; jointly to the Committees on Armed Services and International Relations.

2308. A letter from the Assistant Secretary, Legislative Affairs, Department of the Treasury, transmitting a report entitled, ``The Operation of the Enterprise for the Americas Facility and the Tropical Forest Conservation Act''; jointly to the Committees on International Relations and Agriculture.

2309. A letter from the Acting Director, National Institute of Standards and Technology, Department of Commerce, transmitting the Department's final rule--Procedures for Implementation of the Fastener Quality Act [Docket No: 980623159-0166-04] (RIN: 0693-AB47) received May 29, 2001, pursuant to 5 U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A); jointly to the Committees on Science and Energy and Commerce.

2310. A letter from the Regulations Coordinator, Department of Health and Human Services, transmitting the Department's final rule--Medicare and Medicaid Programs: Hospital Conditions of Participation: Anesthesia Services: Delay of Effective Date (RIN: 0938-AK08) received May 29, 2001, pursuant to 5 U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A); jointly to the Committees on Ways and Means and Energy and Commerce.

2311. A letter from the Chair, Medicare Payment Advisory Commission, transmitting a report entitled, ``An Analysis of Medicare Payments to Skilled Nursing Facilities in Alaska and Hawaii''; jointly to the Committees on Ways and Means and Energy and Commerce.

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SOURCE: Congressional Record Vol. 147, No. 76