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July 24, 2014: Congressional Record publishes “EXECUTIVE AND OTHER COMMUNICATIONS”

Volume 160, No. 117 covering the 2nd Session of the 113th Congress (2013 - 2014) 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 AND OTHER COMMUNICATIONS” mentioning the Environmental Protection Agency was published in the Senate section on pages S4902-S4903 on July 24, 2014.

The publication is reproduced in full below:

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-6600. A communication from the Assistant Secretary for Legislative Affairs, Department of the Treasury, transmitting, pursuant to law, the Financial Stability Oversight Council 2014 annual report to Congress; to the Committee on Banking, Housing, and Urban Affairs.

EC-6601. A communication from the Assistant Legal Adviser for Treaty Affairs, Department of State, transmitting, pursuant to the Case-Zablocki Act, 1 U.S.C. 112b, as amended, the report of the texts and background statements of international agreements, other than treaties (List 2014-0084--2014-0089); to the Committee on Foreign Relations.

EC-6602. A communication from the Director, Office of Personnel Management, transmitting, pursuant to law, the report of a rule entitled ``Federal Employees Dental and Vision Insurance Program; Qualifying Life Event Amendments''

(RIN3206-AM57) received in the Office of the President of the Senate on July 23, 2014; to the Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs.

EC-6603. A communication from the Director of the Regulatory Management Division, Environmental Protection Agency, transmitting, pursuant to law, the report of a rule entitled ``Interim Final Determination to Stay and Defer Sanctions, Clark County Department of Air Quality'' (FRL No. 9914-17-Region 9) received in the Office of the President of the Senate on July 22, 2014; to the Committee on Environment and Public Works.

EC-6604. 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; Ohio; Redesignation of the Bellefontaine Area to Attainment of the 2008 Lead Standard''

(FRL No. 9914-22-Region 5) received in the Office of the President of the Senate on July 22, 2014; to the Committee on Environment and Public Works.

EC-6605. 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; Texas; Control of Air Pollution from Motor Vehicles, Vehicle Inspection and Maintenance and Locally Enforced Motor Vehicle Idling Limitations'' (FRL No. 9914-31-Region 6) received in the Office of the President of the Senate on July 22, 2014; to the Committee on Environment and Public Works.

EC-6606. 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; Indiana; Solvent Degreasing Operations Rule'' (FRL No. 9914-24-Region 5) received in the Office of the President of the Senate on July 22, 2014; to the Committee on Environment and Public Works.

EC-6607. 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; Illinois; Amendments to Vehicle Inspection and Maintenance Program for Illinois'' (FRL No. 9913-15-Region 5) received in the Office of the President of the Senate on July 22, 2014; to the Committee on Environment and Public Works.

EC-6608. 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 ``Allocation and Apportionment of Interest Expense'' ((RIN1545-BJ59) (TD 9676)) received in the Office of the President of the Senate on July 23, 2014; to the Committee on Finance.

EC-6609. 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 ``Foreign Tax Credit Guidance Under Section 901(m)'' (Notice 2014-44) received in the Office of the President of the Senate on July 22, 2014; to the Committee on Finance.

EC-6610. 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 ``Disclosures of Return Information Reflected on Returns to Officers and Employees of the Department of Commerce for Certain Statistical Purposes and Related Activities'' ((RIN1545-BL60) (TD 9677)) received during adjournment of the Senate in the Office of the President of the Senate on July 18, 2014; to the Committee on Finance.

EC-6611. 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 ``Research Expenditures'' ((RIN1545-BE64) (TD 9680)) received in the Office of the President of the Senate on July 22, 2014; to the Committee on Finance.

EC-6612. 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 ``Mixed Straddles; Straddle-by-Straddle Identification Under Section 1092''

((RIN1545-BK99) (TD 9678)) received in the Office of the President of the Senate on July 23, 2014; to the Committee on Finance.

EC-6613. A communication from the Director, Office of Regulations and Reports Clearance, Social Security Administration, transmitting, pursuant to law, the report of a rule entitled ``Obtaining Evidence Beyond the Current

`Special Arrangement Sources' '' (RIN0960-AH44) received in the Office of the President of the Senate on June 10, 2014; to the Committee on Finance.

EC-6614. A communication from the Director, Office of Regulations and Reports Clearance, Social Security Administration, transmitting, pursuant to law, the report of a rule entitled ``Technical Corrections to Regulations''

(RIN0960-AH55) received in the Office of the President of the Senate on June 9, 2014; to the Committee on Finance.

EC-6615. A communication from the Acting Assistant Deputy for Regulatory Services, Office of Innovation and Improvement, Department of Education, transmitting, pursuant to law, the report of a rule entitled ``Final Priorities, Requirements, and Definitions--Charter Schools Program (CSP) Grants for National Leadership Activities'' (CFDA No. 84.282N) received in the Office of the President of the Senate on July 22, 2014; to the Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions.

EC-6616. A communication from the Acting Assistant General Counsel for Regulatory Services, Office of the Chief Financial Officer, Department of Education, transmitting, pursuant to law, the report of a rule entitled ``Department of Education Acquisition Regulation'' (RIN1890-AA18) received in the Office of the President of the Senate on July 22, 2014; to the Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions.

EC-6617. A communication from the Secretary of Transportation, transmitting, pursuant to law, a report entitled ``Annual Report for 2013 on Disability-Related Air Travel Complaints''; to the Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation.

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SOURCE: Congressional Record Vol. 160, No. 117