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July 22, 2003 sees Congressional Record publish “EXECUTIVE COMMUNICATIONS, ETC.”

Volume 149, No. 109 covering the 1st Session of the 108th Congress (2003 - 2004) 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 H7327-H7328 on July 22, 2003.

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:

3333. A letter from the Secretary, Department of Agriculture, transmitting the Department's draft bill entitled, ``To amend sections 7D, 16(i)(2), and 19 of the United States Grain Standards Act to authorize the Secretary of Agriculture to recover through user fees the costs of standardization activities''; to the Committee on Agriculture.

3334. A letter from the Comptroller, Department of Defense, transmitting a report of a violation of the Antideficiency Act by the Department of the Navy, Case Number 02-01, pursuant to 31 U.S.C. 1517(b); to the Committee on Appropriations.

3335. A letter from the Inspector General, Department of Defense, transmitting a report on the status of Extended Pilot Program on sales of Manufactured Articles and Services at Army Industrial Facilities (D-2003-103) satisfying the National Defense Authorization Act of FY 2003, subtitle B, section 111(c); to the Committee on Armed Services.

3336. A letter from the Director, Corporate Policy and Research Department, Pension Benefit Guaranty Corporation, transmitting the Corporation's final rule -- Benefits Payable in Terminated Single-Employer Plans; Allocation of Assets in Single-Employer Plans; Interest Assumptions for Valuing and Paying Benefits -- received July 7, 2003, pursuant to 5 U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A); to the Committee on Education and the Workforce.

3337. A letter from the Attorney Advisor, NHTSA, Department of Transportation, transmitting the Department's final rule

-- Tire Safety Information [Docket No. NHTSA-03-15278] (RIN: 2127-AI32) received June 30, 2003, pursuant to 5 U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A); to the Committee on Energy and Commerce.

3338. A letter from the Deputy Director, Defense Security Cooperation Agency, transmitting notification concerning the Department of the Navy's Proposed Letter(s) of Offer and Acceptance (LOA) to Egypt for defense articles and services

(Transmittal No. 03-15), pursuant to 22 U.S.C. 2776(b); to the Committee on International Relations.

3339. 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 Egypt for defense articles and services

(Transmittal No. 03-10), pursuant to 22 U.S.C. 2776(b); to the Committee on International Relations.

3340. A letter from the Assistant Legal Adviser for Treaty Affairs, Department of State, transmitting a report prepared by the Department of State concerning international agreements other than treaties entered into by the United States be transmitted to the Congress within the sixty-day period specified in the Case-Zablocki Act, pursuant to 1 U.S.C. 112b(b); to the Committee on International Relations.

3341. A letter from the Assistant Secretary for Legislative Affairs, Department of State, transmitting the fifty-first report on the extent and disposition of United States contributions to international organizations for fiscal year 2002, pursuant to 22 U.S.C. 262 and Public Law 107--228, section 405(b); to the Committee on International Relations.

3342. A letter from the Assistant Secretary for Legislative Affairs, Department of State, transmitting a copy of Presidential Determination No. 2003-27 on Waiving Prohibition on United States Military Assistance to Parties to the Rome Statute Establishing the International Criminal Court; to the Committee on International Relations.

3343. A letter from the Assistant Secretary for Legislative Affairs, Department of State, transmitting the Determination and Memorandum of Justification on the provision of financial assistance to the Palestinian Authority; to the Committee on International Relations.

3344. A letter from the Director, Office of Personnel Management, Office of Personnel Management, transmitting a report on the Physicians' Comparability Allowance Program, pursuant to 5 U.S.C. 5948(j)(1); to the Committee on Government Reform.

3345. A letter from the Chairman, Federal Housing Finance Board, transmitting the semiannual report on the activities of the Office of Inspector General ending March 31, 2003, pursuant to 5 U.S.C. app. (Insp. Gen. Act) section 5(b); to the Committee on Government Reform.

3346. A letter from the Administrator, Environmental Protection Agency, transmitting the Fiscal Year 2002 Annual Report; to the Committee on Government Reform.

3347. A letter from the Chairman, Postal Rate Commission, transmitting the FY 2002 annual report on International Mail Volumes, Costs, and Revenues; to the Committee on Government Reform.

3348. A letter from the Commissioner, Social Security Administration, transmitting the Administration's semiannual report to Congressdated October 1, 2002 thru March 31, 2003; to the Committee on Government Reform.

3349. A letter from the Chairman, Federal Election Commission, transmitting a copy of the report entitled,

``Impact of the National Voter Registration Act of 1993 on the Administration of Elections for Federal Office, 2001- 2002,'' pursuant to 42 U.S.C. 1973gg--7; to the Committee on House Administration.

3350. A letter from the Chief, Regulations and Administrative Law, USCG, Department of Homeland Security, transmitting the Department's final rule -- Implementation of National Maritime Security Initiatives [USCG-2003-14792]

(RIN: 1625-AA69) received June 26, 2003, pursuant to 5 U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A); to the Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure.

3351. A letter from the Program Analyst, FAA, Department of Transportation, transmitting the Department's final rule -- Airworthiness Directives; Dassault Model Mystere-Falcon 900 and Falcon 900EX Series Airplanes [Docket No. 2001-NM-399-AD; Amendment 39-13164; AD 2003-11-05] (RIN: 2120-AA64) received June 30, 2003, pursuant to 5 U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A); to the Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure.

3352. 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. 2003-NM-03-AD; Amendment 39-13170; AD 2003-11-11] (RIN: 2120-AA64) received June 30, 2003, pursuant to 5 U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A); to the Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure.

3353. A letter from the Program Analyst, FAA, Department of Transportation, transmitting the Department's final rule -- Airworthiness Directives; BAE Systems (Operations) Limited Model ATP Airplanes [Docket No. 2001-NM-285-AD; Amendment 39-13165; AD 2003-11-06] (RIN: 2120-AA64) received June 30, 2003, pursuant to 5 U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A); to the Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure.

3354. A letter from the Program Analyst, FAA, Department of Transportation, transmitting the Department's final rule -- Airworthiness Directives; Boeing Model 747 Series Airplanes

[Docket No. 2002-NM-28-AD; Amendment 39-13160; AD 2003-11-01]

(RIN: 2120-AA64) received June 30, 2003, pursuant to 5 U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A); to the Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure.

3355. A letter from the Program Analyst, FAA, Department of Transportation, transmitting the Department's final rule -- Airworthiness Directives; Boeing Model 727, 737-100, 737-200, and 737-200C Series Airplanes [Docket No. 2002-NM-19-AD; Amendment 39-13162; AD 2003-11-03] (RIN: 2120-AA64) received June 30, 2003, pursuant to 5 U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A); to the Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure.

3356. A letter from the Program Analyst, FAA, Department of Transportation, transmitting the Department's final rule -- Airworthiness Directives; McDonnell Douglas Model MD-90-30 Airplanes [Docket No. 2001-NM-196-AD; Amendment 39-13161; AD 2003-11-02] (RIN: 2120-AA64) received June 30, 2003, pursuant to 5 U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A); to the Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure.

3357. A letter from the Program Analyst, FAA, Department of Transportation, transmitting the Department's final rule -- Airworthiness Directives; Turbomeca Turmo IV A and IV C Series Turboshaft Engines [Docket No. 99-NE-12-AD; Amendment 39-13168; AD 2003-11-09] (RIN: 2120-AA64) received June 30, 2003, pursuant to 5 U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A); to the Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure.

3358. A letter from the Program Analyst, FAA, Department of Transportation, transmitting the Department's final rule -- Airworthiness Directives; McDonnell Douglas Model DC-10-10, DC-10-10F, DC-10-15, DC-10-30, DC-10-30F, DC-10-30F (KC-10A and KDC-10), DC-10-40, And DC-10-40F Airplanes [Docket No. 2001-NM-358-AD; Amendment 39-13163; AD 2003-11-04] (RIN: 2120-AA64) received June 30, 2003, pursuant to 5 U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A); to the Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure.

3359. A letter from the Program Analyst, FAA, Department of Transportation, transmitting the Department's final rule -- Airworthiness Directives; Eurocopter France Model AS332C, L, and L1 Helicopters [Docket No. 2003-SW-14-AD; Amendment 39-13172; AD 2003-11-13] (RIN: 2120-AA64) received June 30, 2003, pursuant to 5 U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A); to the Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure.

3360. A letter from the Program Analyst, FAA, Department of Transportation, transmitting the Department's final rule -- Airworthiness Directives; Boeing Model 767 Series Airplanes

[Docket No. 2002-NM-142-AD; Amendment 39-13175; AD 2003-11-16] (RIN: 2120-AA64) received June 30, 2003, pursuant to 5 U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A); to the Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure.

3361. A letter from the Program Analyst, FAA, Department of Transportation, transmitting the Department's final rule -- Airworthiness Directives; GE Aircraft Engines CT7-9B Turbroprop Engines [Docket No. 2003-NE-16-AD; Amendment 39-13145; AD 2003-08-52] (RIN: 2120-AA64) received June 30, 2003, pursuant to 5 U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A); to the Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure.

3362. A letter from the Program Analyst, FAA, Department of Transportation, transmitting the Department's final rule -- Airworthiness Directives; Rolls-Royce plc Model RB211 Turbofan Engines [Docket No. 2002-NE-12-AD; Amendment 39-13148; AD 2003-10-03] (RIN: 2120-AA64) received June 30, 2003, pursuant to 5 U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A); to the Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure.

3363. A letter from the Program Analyst, FAA, Department of Transportation, transmitting the Department's final rule -- Airworthiness Directives; Gulfstream Aerospace LP Model Astra SPX and 1125 Westwind Astra Series Airplanes [Docket No. 2002-NM-281-AD; Amendment 39-13152; AD 2003-10-07] (RIN: 2120-AA64) received June 30, 2003, pursuant to 5 U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A); to the Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure.

3364. A letter from the Program Analyst, FAA, Department of Transportation, transmitting the Department's final rule -- Airworthiness Directives; Airbus Model A330 and A340 Series Airplanes [Docket No. 2001-NM-142-AD; Amendment 39-13157; AD 2003-10-12] (RIN: 2120-AA64) received June 30, 2003, pursuant to 5 U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A); to the Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure.

3365. A letter from the Program Analyst, FAA, Department of Transportation, transmitting the Department's final rule -- Airworthiness Directives; Israel Aircraft Industries, Ltd. Model 1121, 1121A, 1121B, 1123, 1124, and 1124A Series Airplanes [Docket No. 2002-NM-290-AD; Amendment 39-13166; AD 2003-11-07] (RIN: 2120-AA64) received June 30, 2003, pursuant to 5 U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A); to the Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure.

3366. A letter from the Program Analyst, FAA, Department of Transportation, transmitting the Department's final rule -- Airworthiness Directives; Turbomeca S.A. Arrius -2F Turboshaft Engines [Docket No. 2002-NE-39-AD; Amendment 39-13169; AD 2003-11-10] (RIN: 2120-AA64) received June 30, 2003, pursuant to 5 U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A); to the Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure.

3367. A letter from the Program Analyst, FAA, Department of Transportation, transmitting the Department's final rule -- Airworthiness Directives; Turbomeca S.A. Arriel -1B, -1D, and

-1D1 Series Turboshaft Engines [Docket No. 2002-NE-38-AD; Amendment 39-13167; AD 2003-11-08] (RIN: 2120-AA64) received June 30, 2003, pursuant to 5 U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A); to the Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure.

3368. A letter from the Program Analyst, FAA, Department of Transportation, transmitting the Department's final rule -- Airworthiness Directives; Boeing Model 747 Series Airplanes

[Docket No. 2000-NM-377-AD; Amendment 39-13151; AD 2003-10-06] (RIN: 2120-AA64) received June 30, 2003, pursuant to 5 U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A); to the Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure.

3369. A letter from the Program Analyst, FAA, Department of Transportation, transmitting the Department's final rule -- Airworthiness Directives; Boeing Model 747-400 and -400F Series Airplanes [Docket No. 2001-NM-231-AD; Amendment 39-13154; AD 2003-10-09] (RIN: 2120-AA64) received June 30, 2003, pursuant to 5 U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A); to the Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure.

3370. A letter from the FHWA Regulations Officer, Department of Transportation, transmitting the Department's final rule -- Designation of Dromedary Equipped Truck Tractor-Semitrailers as Specialized Equipment [FHWA Docket No. FHWA-2001-11819] (RIN: 2125-AE94) received June 30, 2003, pursuant to 5 U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A); to the Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure.

3371. A letter from the Program Analyst, FAA, Department of Transportation, transmitting the Department's final rule -- Modification of Class E Airspace; Denison, IA [Docket No. FAA-2003-14462; Airspace Docket No. 03-ACE-15] received June 30, 2003, pursuant to 5 U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A); to the Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure.

3372. A letter from the Program Analyst, FAA, Department of Transportation, transmitting the Department's final rule -- Amendment of Restricted Area R-2303A and R-2303B, Fort Huachuca; AZ [Docket No. FAA-2003-14184; Airspace Docket No. 02-AWP-12] (RIN: 2120-AA66) received June 30, 2003, pursuant to 5 U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A); to the Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure.

3373. A letter from the Program Analyst, FAA, Department of Transportation, transmitting the Department's final rule -- Establishment of Class C Airspace and Revocation of Class D Airspace, Fayetteville (Springdale), Northwest Arkansas Regional Airport; AR [Docket No. FAA-2002-13514; Airspace Docket No. 02-AWA-4] (RIN: 2120-AA66) received June 30, 2003, pursuant to 5 U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A); to the Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure.

3374. A letter from the Chief, Regulations and Procedures Division, Alcohol and Tobacco Tax and Trade Bureau, Department of the Treasury, transmitting the Department's final rule -- Seneca Lake Viticultural Area (99R-260P) [TTB T.D.-3; Re: Notice No. 957] (RIN: 1512-AC70) received July 7, 2003, pursuant to 5 U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A); to the Committee on Ways and Means.

3375. A letter from the Chief, Regulations and Procedures Division, Department of the Treasury, transmitting the Department's final rule -- Amelioration of Fruit and Agricultural Wines; Technical Amendments (2001R-197P) [TTB T.D.-2; Ref. Notice No. ATF-953] (RIN: 1512-AC63) received July 7, 2003, pursuant to 5 U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A); to the Committee on Ways and Means.

3376. A letter from the Chief Counsel, Bureau of the Public Debt, Department of the Treasury, transmitting the Department's final rule -- Regulations Governing Depositary Compensation Securities -- received July 7, 2003, pursuant to 5 U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A); to the Committee on Ways and Means.

3377. A letter from the Assistant Secretary for Financial Markets, Department of the Treasury, transmitting a report concerning the operations and status of the Civil Service Retirement and Disability Fund (CSRDF) and the Government Securities Investment fund (G-Fund) of the Federal Employees Retirement System during the debt issuance suspension period between February 20, 2003 and May 28, 2003, pursuant to 5 U.S.C. 8348l(1)and 5 U.S.C. 8438(h)(1); jointly to the Committees on Government Reform and Ways and Means.

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SOURCE: Congressional Record Vol. 149, No. 109