Volume 154, No. 78 covering the 2nd Session of the 110th Congress (2007 - 2008) was published by the Congressional Record.
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“EXECUTIVE AND OTHER COMMUNICATIONS” mentioning the Environmental Protection Agency was published in the Senate section on pages S4104-S4106 on May 13, 2008.
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-6133. A communication from the Director, Regulatory Management Division, Environmental Protection Agency, transmitting, pursuant to law, the report of a rule entitled
``Tebuconazole; Pesticide Tolerances'' (FRL No. 8364-6) received on May 12, 2008; to the Committee on Agriculture, Nutrition, and Forestry.
EC-6134. A communication from the Congressional Review Coordinator, Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service, Department of Agriculture, transmitting, pursuant to law, the report of a rule entitled ``Interstate Movement of Fruit from Hawaii'' (Docket No. APHIS-2007-0050) received on May 7, 2008; to the Committee on Agriculture, Nutrition, and Forestry.
EC-6135. A communication from the Director, Regulatory Management Division, Environmental Protection Agency, transmitting, pursuant to law, the report of a rule entitled
``Bacillus firmus isolate 1582; Exemption from the Requirement of a Tolerance'' (FRL No. 8362-7) received on May 7, 2008; to the Committee on Agriculture, Nutrition, and Forestry.
EC-6136. A communication from the Under Secretary of Defense (Personnel and Readiness), transmitting a report on the approved retirement of Lieutenant General Robert D. Bishop, Jr., United States Air Force, and his advancement to the grade of lieutenant general on the retired list; to the Committee on Armed Services.
EC-6137. A communication from the Under Secretary of Defense (Personnel and Readiness), transmitting a report on the approved retirement of Lieutenant General Christopher A. Kelly, United States Air Force, and his advancement to the grade of lieutenant general on the retired list; to the Committee on Armed Services.
EC-6138. A communication from the Under Secretary of Defense (Personnel and Readiness), transmitting a report on the approved retirement of Vice Admiral Kevin J. Cosgriff, United States Navy, and his advancement to the grade of vice admiral on the retired list; to the Committee on Armed Services.
EC-6139. A communication from the Secretary of Defense, transmitting a report on the approved retirement of Vice Admiral Mark J . Edwards, United States Navy, and his advancement to the grade of vice admiral on the retired list; to the Committee on Armed Services.
EC-6140. A communication from the Principal Deputy, Under Secretary of Defense (Personnel and Readiness), transmitting, pursuant to law, a report on the use of Aviation Continuation Pay during fiscal year 2007; to the Committee on Armed Services.
EC-6141. A communication from the Director, Defense Procurement, Acquisition Policy, and Strategic Sourcing, Department of Defense, transmitting, pursuant to law, the report of a rule entitled ``Excessive Pass-Through Charges''
(DFARS Case 2006-D057) received on May 12, 2008; to the Committee on Armed Services.
EC-6142. A communication from the Assistant Secretary of Defense (Reserve Affairs), transmitting, pursuant to law, an annual report on the National Guard Challenge Program for fiscal year 2007; to the Committee on Armed Services.
EC-6143. A communication from the Secretary of Defense, transmitting a report on the approved retirement of Lieutenant General Bruce A. Wright, United States Air Force, and his advancement to the grade of lieutenant general on the retired list; to the Committee on Armed Services.
EC-6144. A communication from the Assistant Secretary of Defense (Health Affairs), transmitting, pursuant to law, a report relative to the Department's evaluation of the TRICARE Program Fiscal Year 2008 Report; to the Committee on Armed Services.
EC-6145. A communication from the Assistant Secretary of State, transmitting, pursuant to law, a report relative to the measures that are being taken to successfully complete the mission in Iraq; to the Committee on Armed Services.
EC-6146. A communication from the Acting General Counsel of the Department of Defense, transmitting legislative proposals relative to military spousal benefits; to the Committee on Armed Services.
EC-6147. A communication from the General Counsel, Department of Housing and Urban Development, transmitting, pursuant to law, the report of a vacancy in the position of Secretary, received on May 12, 2008; to the Committee on Banking, Housing, and Urban Affairs.
EC-6148. A communication from the General Counsel, Department of Housing and Urban Development, transmitting, pursuant to law, the report of the designation of an acting officer for the position of President of the Government National Mortgage Association, received on May 12, 2008; to the Committee on Banking, Housing, and Urban Affairs.
EC-6149. A communication from the Chairman and President, Export-Import Bank of the United States, transmitting, pursuant to law, a report relative to Pemex projects in Mexico; to the Committee on Banking, Housing, and Urban Affairs.
EC-6150. A communication from the Chairman and President, Export-Import Bank of the United States, transmitting, pursuant to law, a report relative to an export to Mexico; to the Committee on Banking, Housing, and Urban Affairs.
EC-6151. A communication from the Secretary of the Treasury, transmitting, pursuant to law, a six-month periodic report on the national emergency with respect to stabilization of Iraq that was declared in Executive Order 13303 of May 22, 2003; to the Committee on Banking, Housing, and Urban Affairs.
EC-6152. A communication from the General Counsel, Department of Housing and Urban Development, transmitting, pursuant to law, the report of the designation of an acting officer for the position of Secretary, received on May 7, 2008; to the Committee on Banking, Housing, and Urban Affairs.
EC-6153. A communication from the Chief Counsel, Federal Emergency Management Agency, Department of Homeland Security, transmitting, pursuant to law, the report of a rule entitled ``Changes in Flood Elevation Determinations'' (73 FR 20807) received on May 2, 2008; to the Committee on Banking, Housing, and Urban Affairs.
EC-6154. A communication from the Deputy Assistant Administrator for Operations, National Marine Fisheries Service, Department of Commerce, transmitting, pursuant to law, the report of a rule entitled ``Final Rule for Amendment 11 to the Atlantic Sea Scallop Fishery Management Plan''
(RIN0648-AU32) received on May 12, 2008; to the Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation.
EC-6155. A communication from the Director, Office of Sustainable Fisheries, Department of Commerce, transmitting, pursuant to law, the report of a rule entitled ``Closure of the Recreational Red Snapper Fishery in the Gulf of Mexico''
(RIN0648-XG40) received on May 12, 2008; to the Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation.
EC-6156. A communication from the Director, Office of Sustainable Fisheries, Department of Commerce, transmitting, pursuant to law, the report of a rule entitled ``Withdrawal of Inseason Trip Limit Reduction for the Commercial Fishery for Golden Tilefish for the 2008 Fishing Year'' (RIN0648-XG34) received on May 12, 2008; to the Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation.
EC-6157. A communication from the Acting Administrator for Fisheries, National Marine Fisheries Service, Department of Commerce, transmitting, pursuant to law, the report of a rule entitled ``Approval of Georges Bank Cod Fixed Gear Sector Operations Plan and Agreement, and Allocation of GB Cod Total Allowable Catch'' (RIN0648-AW17) received on May 12, 2008; to the Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation.
EC-6158. A communication from the Acting Director, Office of Sustainable Fisheries, Department of Commerce, transmitting, pursuant to law, the report of a rule entitled
``Fisheries of the Economic Exclusive Zone Off Alaska; Deep-Water Species Fishery by Vessels Using Trawl Gear in the Gulf of Alaska'' (RIN0648-XH35) received on May 12, 2008; to the Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation.
EC-6159. A communication from the Acting Director, Office of Sustainable Fisheries, Department of Commerce, transmitting, pursuant to law, the report of a rule entitled
``Fisheries of the Economic Exclusive Zone Off Alaska; Pacific Cod in the Bering Sea and Aleutian Islands''
(RIN0648-XH36) received on May 12, 2008; to the Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation.
EC-6160. A communication from the Director, Office of Sustainable Fisheries, Department of Commerce, transmitting, pursuant to law, the report of a rule entitled ``Pacific Coast Groundfish; Biennial Specifications and Management Measures; Inseason Adjustments'' (RIN0648-AW58) received on May 12, 2008; to the Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation.
EC-6161. A communication from the Acting Director, Office of Sustainable Fisheries, Department of Commerce, transmitting, pursuant to law, the report of a rule entitled
``Trip Limit Reduction for Georges Bank Yellowtail Flounder in the U.S./Canada Management Area'' (RIN0648-XH45) received on May 12, 2008; to the Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation.
EC-6162. A communication from the Acting Director, Office of Sustainable Fisheries, Department of Commerce, transmitting, pursuant to law, the report of a rule entitled
``Closure of Tilefish Permit Category C to Directed Tilefish Fishing'' (RIN0648-XF92) received on May 12, 2008; to the Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation.
EC-6163. A communication from the Deputy Assistant Administrator for Regulatory Programs, National Marine Fisheries Service, Department of Commerce, transmitting, pursuant to law, the report of a rule entitled ``Postponement of Effective Date of Portions of Amendment 11 to the Atlantic Sea Scallop Fishery Management Plan'' (RIN0648-AU32) received on May 12, 2008; to the Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation.
EC-6164. A communication from the Deputy Assistant Administrator for Regulatory Programs, National Marine Fisheries Service, Department of Commerce, transmitting, pursuant to law, the report of a rule entitled ``Framework Adjustment 5 to the Monkfish Fishery Management Plan''
(RIN0648-AW33) received on May 12, 2008; to the Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation.
EC-6165. A communication from the Deputy Assistant Administrator for Regulatory Programs, National Marine Fisheries Service, Department of Commerce, transmitting, pursuant to law, the report of a rule entitled ``Fisheries Off West Coast States and in the Western Pacific; West Coast Salmon Fisheries; 2008 Management Measures and a Temporary Rule for Emergency Action'' (RIN0648-AW60) received on May 12, 2008; to the Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation.
EC-6166. A communication from the Deputy Assistant Administrator for Regulatory Programs, National Marine Fisheries Service, Department of Commerce, transmitting, pursuant to law, the report of a rule entitled ``Final List of Fisheries for 2008'' (RIN0648-AV54) received on May 12, 2008; to the Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation .
EC-6167. A communication from the Chairman, Federal Energy Regulatory Commission, transmitting, pursuant to law, the Commission's annual report for calendar year 2007; to the Committee on Energy and Natural Resources.
EC-6168. A communication from the Chairman, Defense Nuclear Facilities Safety Board, transmitting, pursuant to law, the Board's Annual Report relative to its health and safety activities during calendar year 2007; to the Committee on Energy and Natural Resources.
EC-6169. A communication from the Chairman, Nuclear Regulatory Commission, transmitting, pursuant to law, a quarterly report relative to the status of the Commission's licensing and regulatory duties; to the Committee on Environment and Public Works.
EC-6170. A communication from the Assistant Secretary of the Army (Civil Works), transmitting, pursuant to law, a report relative to the status of the reports of the Chief of Engineers that have not received recommendations from the Secretary yet; to the Committee on Environment and Public Works.
EC-6171. A communication from the Assistant Secretary of Commerce (Legislative and Intergovernmental Affairs), transmitting a draft bill entitled, ``Economic Development Administration Reauthorization Act of 2008''; to the Committee on Environment and Public Works.
EC-6172. A communication from the Director, Regulatory Management Division, Environmental Protection Agency, transmitting, pursuant to law, the report of a rule entitled
``Control of Hazardous Air Pollutants from Mobile Sources: Early Credit Technology Requirement Revision'' ((RIN2060-AO89)(FRL No. 8564-3)) received on May 7, 2008; to the Committee on Environment and Public Works.
EC-6173. A communication from the Director, Regulatory Management Division, Environmental Protection Agency, transmitting, pursuant to law, the report of a rule entitled
``Approval and Promulgation of State Implementation Plans; States of South Dakota and Wyoming; Interstate Transport of Pollution'' (FRL No. 8563-6) received on May 7, 2008; to the Committee on Environment and Public Works.
EC-6174. 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 ``Update of Weighted Average Interest Rates, Yield Curves, and Segment Rates'' (Notice 2008-50) received on May 12, 2008; to the Committee on Finance.
EC-6175. 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 ``Amendment to Transfers of Assets or Stock Following a Reorganization'' ((RIN1545-BH52)(TD 9396)) received on May 12, 2008; to the Committee on Finance.
EC-6176. A communication from the Assistant Secretary, Office of Legislative Affairs, Department of State, transmitting, pursuant to law, the certification of an application for a license for the export of defense articles to India to provide Operational Support and Maintenance of F404 Aircraft Engines; to the Committee on Foreign Relations.
EC-6177. A communication from the Director, Office of Standards, Regulations and Variations, Department of Labor, transmitting, pursuant to law, the report of a rule entitled
``Sealing of Abandoned Areas'' (RIN1219-AB52) received on May 12, 2008; to the Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions.
EC-6178. A communication from the Commissioner of Food and Drugs, Department of Health and Human Services, transmitting, pursuant to law, a report relative to a study on the inclusion of toll-free adverse event reporting numbers in advertisements; to the Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions.
EC-6179. A communication from the Administrator, Office of Foreign Labor Certification, Employment and Training Administration, Department of Labor, transmitting, pursuant to law, the report of a rule entitled ``Labor Condition Applications for E-3 Visas in Specialty Occupations for Australian Nonimmigrants'' (RIN1205-AB43) received on May 12, 2008; to the Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions.
EC-6180. A communication from the Administrator, Office of Workforce Security, Department of Labor, transmitting, pursuant to law, the report of a rule entitled ``Publication of UIPL 9-08 in the Federal Register'' (UIPL-9-08) received on May 12, 2008; to the Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions.
EC-6181. A communication from the Director, Regulations Policy and Management Staff, Department of Health and Human Services, transmitting , pursuant to law, the report of a rule entitled ``Use of Materials Derived from Cattle in Human Food and Cosmetics'' ((RIN0910-AF47)(Docket No. 2004N-0081)) received on May 7, 2008; to the Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions.
EC-6182. A communication from the Administrator, Office of Workforce Security, Department of Labor, transmitting, pursuant to law, the report of a rule entitled ``Publication of UIPL 14-08 in the Federal Register'' (UIPL 14-08) received on May 12, 2008; to the Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions.
EC-6183. A communication from the General Counsel, Office of Compliance, transmitting, pursuant to law, two reports on Occupational Safety and Health Inspections; to the Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs.
EC-6184. A communication from the Secretary of Commerce, transmitting a draft bill relative to the 2010 Decennial Census; to the Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs.
EC-6185. A communication from the Deputy General Counsel and Designated Reporting Official, Office of National Drug Control Policy, Executive Office of the President, transmitting, pursuant to law, the report of the designation of an acting officer for the position of Deputy Director for State, Local and Tribal Affairs, received on May 12 , 2008; to the Committee on the Judiciary.
EC-6186. A communication from the White House Liaison, Department of Justice, transmitting, pursuant to law, the report of a change in previously submitted reported information for the position of U.S. Attorney (Southern District of Indiana), received on May 12, 2008; to the Committee on the Judiciary.
EC-6187. A communication from the Principal Deputy Under Secretary (Policy), transmitting, pursuant to law, a report relative to National Guard Counterdrug Schools Activities; to the Committee on the Judiciary.
EC-6188. A communication from the White House Liaison, Department of Justice, transmitting, pursuant to law, the report of a nomination for the position of Assistant Attorney General, received on May 12, 2008; to the Committee on the Judiciary.
EC-6189. A communication from the White House Liaison, Department of Justice, transmitting, pursuant to law, the report of the designation of an acting officer for the position of U.S. Marshal (Eastern District of Wisconsin), received on May 12, 2008; to the Committee on the Judiciary.
EC-6190. A communication from the Principal Deputy Assistant Attorney General, Office of Legislative Affairs, Department of Justice, transmitting, pursuant to law, the Annual Report of the Office of Community Oriented Policing Services for fiscal year 2007; to the Committee on the Judiciary.
EC-6191. A communication from the Director of Regulations Management, Office of Small and Disadvantaged Business Utilization, Department of Veterans Affairs, transmitting, pursuant to law, the report of a rule entitled ``VA Veteran-Owned Small Business Verification Guidelines'' (RIN2900-AM78) received on May 12, 2008; to the Committee on Small Business and Entrepreneurship.
EC-6192. A communication from the Deputy General Counsel, Small Business Administration, transmitting, pursuant to law, the report of a rule entitled ``Seal and Insignia'' (RIN3245-AF68) received on April 29, 2008; to the Committee on Small Business and Entrepreneurship.
EC-6193. A communication from the Director, Regulations Management, Department of Veterans Affairs, transmitting, pursuant to law, the report of a rule entitled ``Provision of Hospital Care and Medical Services During Certain Disasters or Emergencies'' (RIN2900-AM40) received on May 12, 2008; to the Committee on Veterans' Affairs.
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