Volume 150, No. 66 covering the 2nd Session of the 108th Congress (2003 - 2004) 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 S5369-S5371 on May 12, 2004.
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-7498. A communication from the Secretary of the Senate, transmitting, pursuant to law, the report of the receipts and expenditures of the Senate for the period October 1, 2003 through March 31, 2004; ordered to lie on the table.
EC-7499. A communication from the Acting Director, Office of Sustainable Fisheries, National Marine Fisheries Service, transmitting, pursuant to law, the report of a rule entitled
``Decrease of the Commercial Trip Limit for Atlantic Group Spanish Mackerel off the Florida East Coast'' received on May 10, 2004; to the Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation.
EC-7500. A communication from the Deputy Assistant Administrator, Office of Sustainable Fisheries, National Marine Fisheries Service, transmitting, pursuant to law, the report of a rule entitled ``Final Rule to Revise Regulations Requiring Seabird Avoidance Measures in the Hook-and-Line Groundfish Fisheries of the Bering Sea and Aleutian Islands Management Area (BSAI) and Gulf of Alaska (GOA) and in the Pacific Halibut Fishery in the U.S. Convention Waters Off Alaska'' received on May 10, 2004; to the Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation.
EC-7501. A communication from the Assistant Administrator for Fisheries, Office of Sustainable Fisheries, National Marine Fisheries Service, transmitting, pursuant to law, the report of a rule entitled ``Final Rule to Implement 2004 Harvest Specifications for Gulf of Alaska Groundfish''
(ID111703E) received on May 10, 2004; to the Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation.
EC-7502. A communication from the Acting Director, Office of Sustainable Fisheries, National Marine Fisheries Service, transmitting, pursuant to law, the report of a rule entitled
``Fishery Closure; Prohibiting Directed Fishing for Pollock in Statistical Area 620 of the Gulf of Alaska (GOA)''
(ID031504A ) received on May 10, 2004; to the Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation.
EC-7503. A communication from the Chief, Regulations and Administrative Law, Coast Guard, transmitting, pursuant to law, the report of a rule entitled ``Regulated Navigation Area: [CGD09-03-287], Regulated Navigation Area; USCG Station Port Huron, Port Huron, Michigan, Lake Huron'' (RIN1625-AA11) received on May 10, 2004; to the Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation.
EC-7504. A communication from the Chief, Regulations and Administrative Law, Coast Guard, transmitting, pursuant to law, the report of a rule entitled ``Drawbridge Regulations
(Including 2 Regulations): [CGD11-03-006], [CGD07-03-166]''
(RIN1625-AA09) received on May 10, 2004; to the Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation.
EC-7505. A communication from the Chief, Regulations and Administrative Law, Coast Guard, transmitting, pursuant to law, the report of a rule entitled ``Safety/Security Zone Regulations: [CGD01-03-025], Coast Guard Fire Island, Fire Island, NY'' (RIN1625-AA00) received on May 10, 2004; to the Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation.
EC-7506. A communication from the Chief, Regulations and Administrative Law, Coast Guard, transmitting, pursuant to law, the report of a rule entitled ``Safety/Security Zone Regulations (Including 5 Regulations): [CGD01-04-040], [COTP Memphis 04-002], [CGD09-04-012], [CGD01-04-035], [CGD05-04-081]'' (RIN1625-AA00) received on May 10, 2004; to the Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation.
EC-7507. A communication from the Chief, Regulations and Administrative Law, Coast Guard, transmitting, pursuant to law, the report of a rule entitled ``Drawbridge Regulations
(Including 6 Regulations): [CGD08-04-017], [CGD01-04-039],
[CGD07-04-021], [CGD08-04-016], [CGD13-04-004], [CGD07-04-019]'' (RIN1625-AA09) received on May 10, 2004; to the Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation.
EC-7508. A communication from the Chief, Regulations and Administrative Law, Coast Guard, transmitting, pursuant to law, the report of a rule entitled ``Update of Rules on Aids to Navigation Affecting Buoys, Sound Signals, International Rules at Sea, Communications Procedures, and Large Navigational Buoys, [USCG-2001-10714]'' (RIN1625-AA34) received on May 10, 2004; to the Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation.
EC-7509. A communication from the Paralegal Specialist, Federal Aviation Administration, Department of Transportation, transmitting, pursuant to law, the report of a rule entitled ``Airworthiness Directives: Bombardier Model Otter DHC-3 Airplanes Doc. No. 2000-CE-73'' (RIN2120-AA64) received on May 10, 2004; to the Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation.
EC-7510. A communication from the Paralegal Specialist, Federal Aviation Administration, Department of Transportation, transmitting, pursuant to law, the report of a rule entitled ``Airworthiness Directives: Burkhardt Grob Luft-Und Raumfhart GmbH & Co. KG Models G103, Twin Astir, G103 Twin II, G103 Twin III Acro, and G103 Twin III Sailplanes; Doc. No. 2003-CE-61'' (RIN2120-AA64) received on May 10, 2004; to the Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation.
EC-7511. A communication from the Paralegal Specialist, Federal Aviation Administration, Department of Transportation, transmitting, pursuant to law, the report of a rule entitled ``Airworthiness Directives: BAE Systems
(Operations) Limited (Jetstream) Model 4101 Airplanes; Doc. No. 2001-NM-288'' (RIN2120-AA64) received on May 10, 2004; to the Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation.
EC-7512. A communication from the Paralegal Specialist, Federal Aviation Administration, Department of Transportation, transmitting, pursuant to law, the report of a rule entitled ``Airworthiness Directives: Schempp-Hirth Flugzeugbau GmbH Models Ventus-2a, Ventus-2b, Discus-2a, and Discus-2b Sailplanes; Doc. No. 2003-CE-59'' (RIN2120-AA64) received on May 10, 2004; to the Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation.
EC-7513. A communication from the Paralegal Specialist, Federal Aviation Administration, Department of Transportation, transmitting, pursuant to law, the report of a rule entitled ``Airworthiness Directives: Glasflugel Models Mosquito and Club Libelle 20 Sailplanes; Doc. No. 2003-CE-62'' (RIN2120-AA64) received on May 10, 2004; to the Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation.
EC-7514. A communication from the Paralegal Specialist, Federal Aviation Administration, Department of Transportation, transmitting, pursuant to law, the report of a rule entitled ``Airworthiness Directives: Goodrich Avionics Systems, Inc. TAWS8000 Terrain Awareness Warning System Doc. No. 2003-CE-47'' (RIN2120-AA64) received on May 10, 2004; to the Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation.
EC-7515. A communication from the Chairman, Office of Proceedings, Surface Transportation Board, transmitting, pursuant to law, the report of a rule entitled ``Electronic Filing Option for Certain Documents'' (STB Ex. Parte No. 651) received on May 10, 2004; to the Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation.
EC-7516. A communication from the Acting Assistant Secretary for Communications and Information, National Telecommunications and Information Administration, transmitting, pursuant to law, a report relative to the Administration's actions relating to third generation wireless devices; to the Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation.
EC-7517. A communication from the Assistant Secretary for Export Administration, Bureau of Industry and Security, transmitting, pursuant to law, the report of a rule entitled
``Removal of `National Security' Controls From, and Imposition of `Regional Stability' Controls on, Certain Items on the Commerce Control List'' (RIN0694-AC54) received on May 10, 2004; to the Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation.
EC-7518. A communication from the Acting Director, National Institute of Standards and Technology, Department of Commerce, transmitting, pursuant to law, the report of a rule entitled ``Small Grants Programs; Availability of Funds''
(RIN0693-ZA54) received on May 10, 2004; to the Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation.
EC-7519. A communication from the Acting Under Secretary and Acting Director, Patent and Trademark Office, transmitting, pursuant to law, the report of a rule entitled
``Revision of Patent Term Extension and Patent Term Adjustment Provisions'' (RIN0651-AB71) received on May 10, 2004; to the Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation.
EC-7520. A communication from the Assistant Secretary for Export Administration, Bureau of Industry and Security, Department of Commerce, transmitting, pursuant to law, the report of a rule entitled ``Addition of Aruba, Democratic Republic of the Congo, East Timor, and Netherlands Antilles to the Export Administration Regulations'' (RIN0694-AC83) received on May 10, 2004; to the Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation.
EC-7521. A communication from the Assistant Administrator for Procurement, National Aeronautics and Space Administration, transmitting, pursuant to law, the report of a rule entitled ``Performance Period Limitations'' (RIN2700-AC94) received on May 10, 2004; to the Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation.
EC-7522. A communication from the Secretary of Homeland Security, transmitting, pursuant to law, a report relative to the immunity of a private responder from liability for criminal and civil penalties for the incidental take of a protected species while carrying out oil spill response actions; to the Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation.
EC-7523. A communication from the Administrator, Environmental Protection Agency, transmitting, pursuant to law, a report relative to the Agency's negative disbursements for the Clean Water Act during fiscal years 1998, 1999, and 2000; to the Committee on Environment and Public Works.
EC-7524. A communication from the Deputy Associate Administrator, Environmental Protection Agency, transmitting, a report relative to emergency response plans for small and medium community water systems; to the Committee on Environment and Public Works.
EC-7525. A communication from the Deputy Associate Administrator, Environmental Protection Agency, transmitting, a report relative to the award of grants for drinking water security; to the Committee on Environment and Public Works.
EC-7526. A communication from the Deputy Associate Administrator, Environmental Protection Agency, transmitting, a report entitled ``Local Limits Development Guidance''; to the Committee on Environment and Public Works.
EC-7527. A communication from the Deputy Associate Administrator, Environmental Protection Agency, transmitting, a report entitled ``Operating Rules and Guidelines for State/Regional CWA Recognition Awards Managers''; to the Committee on Environment and Public Works.
EC-7528. A communication from the Assistant Secretary for Civil Works, Department of the Army, transmitting, pursuant to law, a report relative to the construction of ecosystem restoration and recreation improvements along the Wolf River, Memphis, Tennessee; to the Committee on Environment and Public Works.
EC-7529. A communication from the Acting Chief, Publications and Regulations Branch, Internal Revenue Service, transmitting, pursuant to law, the report of a rule entitled ``Appeals Settlement Guidelines: Losses Reported from Inflated Basis Assets from Leasing Stripping Transaction'' (UIL9226.01-00) received on May 10, 2004; to the Committee on Finance.
EC-7530. A communication from the Acting Chief, Publications and Regulations Branch, Internal Revenue Service, transmitting, pursuant to law, the report of a rule entitled ``Application of Section 265(a) to Corporate Groups with Broker Members'' (Rev. Rul. 2004-47) received on May 10, 2004; to the Committee on Finance.
EC-7531. A communication from the Acting Chief, Publications and Regulations Branch, Internal Revenue Service, transmitting, pursuant to law, the report of a rule entitled ``Capital Gain Dividends of RICs and REITs'' (Notice 2004-39) received on May 10, 2004; to the Committee on Finance.
EC-7532. A communication from the Acting Chief, Publications and Regulations Branch, Internal Revenue Service, transmitting, pursuant to law, the report of a rule entitled ``Revision to Qualified Amended Return Regulations''
(Notice 2004-38) received on May 10, 2004; to the Committee on Finance.
EC-7533. A communication from the Acting Chief, Publications and Regulations Branch, Internal Revenue Service, transmitting, pursuant to law, the report of a rule entitled ``Deduction for Interest on Qualified Education Loans'' (TD9125) received on May 10, 2004; to the Committee on Finance.
EC-7534. A communication from the Acting Chief, Publications and Regulations Branch, Internal Revenue Service, transmitting, pursuant to law, the report of a rule entitled ``Son of Boss Settlement Initiative'' (Ann. 2004-46) received on May 10, 2004; to the Committee on Finance.
EC-7535. A communication from the Acting Chief, Publications and Regulations Branch, Internal Revenue Service, transmitting, pursuant to law, the report of a rule entitled ``Section 704(b) and Capital Account Revaluations''
(RIN1545-BB10) received on May 10, 2004; to the Committee on Finance.
EC-7536. A communication from the Acting Chief, Publications and Regulations Branch, Internal Revenue Service, transmitting, pursuant to law, the report of a rule entitled ``Use of Statistical Sampling Under 274(n)'' (Rev. Proc. 2004-29) received on May 10, 2004; to the Committee on Finance.
EC-7537. A communication from the Acting Assistant Secretary for Legislative Affairs, Department of State, transmitting, pursuant to the Arms Export Control Act, the report of the certification of a proposed license for the export of major defense equipment sold commercially under a contract in the amount of $14,000,000 to Israel; to the Committee on Foreign Relations.
EC-7538. A communication from the Acting Assistant Secretary for Legislative Affairs, Department of State, transmitting, pursuant to the Arms Export Control Act, the report of the certification of a proposed license for the export of major defense articles or defense services sold commercially under a contract in the amount of $100,000,000 to Japan; to the Committee on Foreign Relations.
EC-7539. A communication from the Acting Assistant Secretary for Legislative Affairs, Department of State, transmitting, pursuant to the Arms Export Control Act, the report of the certification of a proposed license for the export of major defense articles or defense services sold commercially under a contract in the amount of $50,000,000 to the Republic of Korea; to the Committee on Foreign Relations.
EC-7540. A communication from the Acting Assistant Secretary for Legislative Affairs, Department of State, transmitting, pursuant to the Arms Export Control Act, the report of the certification of a proposed license for the export of major defense articles or defense services sold commercially under a contract in the amount of $100,000,000 to Australia; to the Committee on Foreign Relations.
EC-7541. A communication from the Assistant Legal Adviser for Treaty Affairs, Department of State, transmitting, pursuant to law, the report of the texts and background statements of international agreements other than treaties; to the Committee on Foreign Relations.
EC-7542. A communication from the Assistant Secretary for Legislative Affairs, Department of State, transmitting, pursuant to law, a report relative to an agreement with the Republic of the Marshall Islands on subsidiary Fiscal Procedures and Federal Programs and Services Agreements; to the Committee on Foreign Relations.
EC-7543. A communication from the Assistant Secretary for Legislative Affairs, Department of State, transmitting, pursuant to law, a report relative to the President's determination and exercising of a waiver authority with regard to the prohibition on military assistance provided for in section 2007(a) of the American Servicemembers' Protection Act of 2002; to the Committee on Foreign Relations.
EC-7544. A communication from the Director, Office of the Federal Register, transmitting, pursuant to law, the report of a rule entitled ``Price Changes to Federal Register Publications'' (RIN3095-AB35) received on May 5, 2004; to the Committee on Governmental Affairs.
EC-7545. A communication from the Chairman, Federal Maritime Commission, transmitting, pursuant to law, the Commission's Annual Program Performance Report covering Fiscal Year 2003; to the Committee on Governmental Affairs.
EC-7546. A communication from the Senior Vice President, Potomac Electric Power Company, transmitting, pursuant to law, the Balance Sheet of Potomac Electric Power Company; to the Committee on Governmental Affairs.
EC-7547. A communication from the Secretary of Transportation, transmitting, pursuant to law, the Department of Transportation's Report on Management Decisions and Final Actions on Office of Inspector General Audit Recommendations for the period ending September 30, 2003; to the Committee on Governmental Affairs.
EC-7548. A communication from the Chief Financial Officer, Office of the Secretary of Transportation, transmitting, pursuant to law, a report relative to the Department of Transportation's Performance and Accountability Report for Fiscal Year 2003.
EC-7549. A communication from the Administrator, Environmental Protection Agency, transmitting the report of the Office of Inspector General for the period from April 1, 2003 through September 30, 2003; to the Committee on Governmental Affairs.
EC-7550. A communication from the Director, Division for Strategic Human Resources Policy, Office of Personnel Management, transmitting, pursuant to law, the report of a rule entitled ``Agency Use of Appropriated Funds for Child Care Costs for Lower Income Employees'' (RIN3206-AJ77) received on May 10, 2004; to the Committee on Governmental Affairs.
EC-7551. A communication from the Inspector General, Department of Defense, transmitting, pursuant to law, the report of the Office of Inspector General inventory of commercial and inherently governmental activities for fiscal year 2003; to the Committee on Governmental Affairs.
EC-7552. A communication from the Chairman, Federal Mine Safety and Health Review Commission, transmitting, pursuant to law, the Commission's Program Performance Report for Fiscal Year 2003; to the Committee on Governmental Affairs.
EC-7553. A communication from the Director, National Science Foundation, transmitting, the Foundation's Fiscal Year 2003 Management and Performance Highlights; to the Committee on Governmental Affairs.
EC-7554. A communication from the Administrator, Office of Information and Regulatory Affairs, Office of Management and Budget, transmitting, pursuant to law, a report entitled
``Managing Information Collection--Information Collection Budget of the United States Government''; to the Committee on Governmental Affairs.
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