Volume 150, No. 96 covering the 2nd 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 AND OTHER COMMUNICATIONS” mentioning the Environmental Protection Agency was published in the Senate section on pages S8027-S8029 on July 13, 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-8453. 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 ``Procedures for Implementation of the National Construction Safety Team Act'' (RIN0693-AB53) received on July 6, 2004; to the Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation.
EC-8454. A communication from the Deputy Assistant Administrator for Regulatory Programs, National Marine Fisheries Service, Office of Sustainable Fisheries, transmitting, pursuant to law, the report of a rule entitled
``Magnuson Act Provisions; Fisheries off West Coast States and in the Western Pacific; Pacific Groundfish Fishery; Groundfish Observer Program'' (RIN0648-AK26) received on July 7, 2004; to the Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation.
EC-8455. A communication from the Acting Director, National Marine Fisheries Service, Office of Sustainable Fisheries, transmitting, pursuant to law, the report of a rule entitled
``Fisheries of the Northeastern United States; Atlantic Mackerel, Squid, and Butterfish Fisheries; Closure of the Quarter II Fishery for Loligo Squid'' (ID060804G) received on July 7, 2004; to the Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation.
EC-8456. A communication from the Deputy Assistant Administrator for Regulatory Programs, National Marine Fisheries Service, Office of Sustainable Fisheries, transmitting, pursuant to law, the report of a rule entitled
``Fisheries of the Northeastern United States; Northeast (NE) Multispecies Fishery; Amendment 13 Regulatory Amendment''
(RIN0648-AN17) received on July 7, 2004; to the Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation.
EC-8457. 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 ``Revision of Export and Reexport Restrictions on Cuba'' (RIN0694-AD17) received on July 7, 2004; to the Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation.
EC-8458. 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 ``Revisions to the Export Administration Regulations to Remove Certain Regional Stability and Crime Control License Requirements to New North Atlantic Treaty Organization (NATO) Member Countries''
(RIN0694-AD11) received on July 7, 2004; to the Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation.
EC-8459. A communication from the Paralegal Specialist, Federal Aviation Administration, Department of Transportation, transmitting, pursuant to law, the report of a rule entitled ``Airworthiness Directives: NARCO Avionics Inc. AT150 Transponders Doc. No. 2002-NE-32'' (RIN2120-AA64) received on July 9, 2004; to the Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation.
EC-8460. A communication from the Paralegal Specialist, Federal Aviation Administration, Department of Transportation, transmitting, pursuant to law, the report of a rule entitled ``Airworthiness Directives: Empresa Brasileira de Aeronautica S.A. (EMBRAER) Model EMB-120 Airplanes Doc. No. 2003-NM-96'' (RIN2120-AA64) received on July 9, 2004; to the Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation.
EC-8461. A communication from the Paralegal Specialist, Federal Aviation Administration, Department of Transportation, transmitting, pursuant to law, the report of a rule entitled ``Airworthiness Directives: Dowty Aerospace Propellers Type R321/4-82-F/8, R324/4-82-F/9. R333/4-82-F/12, and R334/4-82-F/13 Propellers Assemblies Doc. No. 2001-NE-50'' (RIN2120-AA64) received on July 9, 2004; to the Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation.
EC-8462. A communication from the Paralegal Specialist, Federal Aviation Administration, Department of Transportation, transmitting, pursuant to law, the report of a rule entitled ``Airworthiness Directives: Burkhart Grob Luft-Und GmbH and Co. KG Models G103 Twin Artir, G103A Twin II Acro, and G103C Twin III Acro Sailplanes Doc. No. 2003-CE-35'' (RIN2120-AA64) received on July 9, 2004; to the Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation.
EC-8463. A communication from the Paralegal Specialist, Federal Aviation Administration, Department of Transportation, transmitting, pursuant to law, the report of a rule entitled ``Airworthiness Directives: McDonnell Douglas Model MD-11 and 11F Airplanes Doc. No. 2003-NM-76'' (RIN2120-AA64) received on July 9, 2004; to the Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation.
EC-8464. A communication from the Paralegal Specialist, Federal Aviation Administration, Department of Transportation, transmitting, pursuant to law, the report of a rule entitled ``Airworthiness Directives: Airbus Model A319, A320, and A321 Airplanes Doc. No. 2003-NM-63''
(RIN2120-AA64) received on July 9, 2004; to the Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation.
EC-8465. A communication from the Paralegal Specialist, Federal Aviation Administration, Department of Transportation, transmitting, pursuant to law, the report of a rule entitled ``Airworthiness Directives: Boeing Model 757-200 Airplanes Doc. No. 2003-NM-177'' (RIN2120-AA64) received on July 9, 2004; to the Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation.
EC-8466. A communication from the Paralegal Specialist, Federal Aviation Administration, Department of Transportation, transmitting, pursuant to law, the report of a rule entitled ``Modification of Class E Airspace; Charleston, MO Doc. No. 04-ACE-12'' (RIN2120-AA66) received on July 9, 2004; to the Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation.
EC-8467. A communication from the Paralegal Specialist, Federal Aviation Administration, Department of Transportation, transmitting, pursuant to law, the report of a rule entitled ``Modification of Class E Airspace; Chadron, NE Doc. No. 04-ACE-01'' (RIN2120-AA66) received on July 9, 2004; to the Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation.
EC-8468. A communication from the Paralegal Specialist, Federal Aviation Administration, Department of Transportation, transmitting, pursuant to law, the report of a rule entitled ``Modification of Class E Airspace; Cedar Rapids, IA Doc. No. 04-ACE-10'' (RIN2120-AA66) received on July 9, 2004; to the Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation.
EC-8469. A communication from the Paralegal Specialist, Federal Aviation Administration, Department of Transportation, transmitting, pursuant to law, the report of a rule entitled ``Modification of Class E Airspace; Chappell, NE Doc. No. 04-ACE-22'' (RIN2120-AA66) received on July 9, 2004; to the Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation.
EC-8470. A communication from the Paralegal Specialist, Federal Aviation Administration, Department of Transportation, transmitting, pursuant to law, the report of a rule entitled ``Modification of Class E Airspace; Larned, KS Doc. No. 04-ACE-9'' (RIN2120-AA66) received on July 9, 2004; to the Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation.
EC-8471. A communication from the Paralegal Specialist, Federal Aviation Administration, Department of Transportation, transmitting, pursuant to law, the report of a rule entitled ``Modification of Class E Airspace; Cozard, NE Doc. No. 04-ACE-23'' (RIN2120-AA66) received on July 9, 2004; to the Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation.
EC-8472. A communication from the Paralegal Specialist, Federal Aviation Administration, Department of Transportation, transmitting, pursuant to law, the report of a rule entitled ``Modification of Class E Airspace; Neodesha, KS Doc. No. 04-ACE-6'' (RIN2120-AA66) received on July 9, 2004; to the Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation.
EC-8473. A communication from the Paralegal Specialist, Federal Aviation Administration, Department of Transportation, transmitting, pursuant to law, the report of a rule entitled ``Modification of Class E Airspace; Broken Bow, NE Doc. No. 04-ACE-39'' (RIN2120-AA66) received on July 9, 2004; to the Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation.
EC-8474. A communication from the Paralegal Specialist, Federal Aviation Administration, Department of Transportation, transmitting, pursuant to law, the report of a rule entitled ``Modification of Class E Airspace; Holdrege, NE Doc. No. 04-ACE-25'' (RIN2120-AA66) received on July 9, 2004; to the Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation.
EC-8475. A communication from the Paralegal Specialist, Federal Aviation Administration, Department of Transportation, transmitting, pursuant to law, the report of a rule entitled ``Modification of Class E Airspace; Lexington, NE Doc. No. 04-ACE-40'' (RIN2120-AA66) received on July 9, 2004; to the Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation.
EC-8476. A communication from the Paralegal Specialist, Federal Aviation Administration, Department of Transportation, transmitting, pursuant to law, the report of a rule entitled ``Modification of Class E Airspace; Minden, NE Doc. No. 04-ACe-26'' (RIN2120-AA66) received on July 9, 2004; to the Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation.
EC-8477. A communication from the Paralegal Specialist, Federal Aviation Administration, Department of Transportation, transmitting, pursuant to law, the report of a rule entitled ``Modification of Class E Airspace; Trinidad, CO Doc. No. 03-ANM-04'' (RIN2120-AA66) received on July 9, 2004; to the Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation.
EC-8478. A communication from the Paralegal Specialist, Federal Aviation Administration, Department of Transportation, transmitting, pursuant to law, the report of a rule entitled ``Modification of Class E Airspace; Festus, MO Doc. No. 04-ACE-14'' (RIN2120-AA66) received on July 9, 2004; to the Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation.
EC-8479. A communication from the Paralegal Specialist, Federal Aviation Administration, Department of Transportation, transmitting, pursuant to law, the report of a rule entitled ``Modification of Class E Airspace; Superior, NE 04-ACE-30'' (RIN2120-AA66) received on July 9, 2004; to the Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation.
EC-8480. A communication from the Paralegal Specialist, Federal Aviation Administration, Department of Transportation, transmitting, pursuant to law, the report of a rule entitled ``Modification of Class E Airspace; Tekamah, NE Doc. No. 04-ACE-29'' (RIN2120-AA66) received on July 9, 2004; to the Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation.
EC-8481. A communication from the Paralegal Specialist, Federal Aviation Administration, Department of Transportation, transmitting, pursuant to law, the report of a rule entitled ``Modification of Class E Airspace; Oshkosh, NE Doc. No. 04-ACE-27'' (RIN2120-AA66) received on July 9, 2004; to the Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation.
EC-8482. A communication from the Paralegal Specialist, Federal Aviation Administration, Department of Transportation, transmitting, pursuant to law, the report of a rule entitled ``Modification of Class E Airspace; Gothenburg, NE Doc. No. 04-ACE-24'' (RIN2120-AA66) received on July 9, 2004; to the Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation.
EC-8483. A communication from the Paralegal Specialist, Federal Aviation Administration, Department of Transportation, transmitting, pursuant to law, the report of a rule entitled ``Airworthiness Directives: Rolls-Royce
(1971) Limited, Bristol Engine Division Model Viper Mk.601-22 Turbojet Engine Doc. No. 2003-NE-39'' (RIN2120-AA64) received on July 9, 2004; to the Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation.
EC-8484. A communication from the Paralegal Specialist, Federal Aviation Administration, Department of Transportation, transmitting, pursuant to law, the report of a rule entitled ``Standard Instrument Approach Procedures; Miscellaneous Amendments (41) Amendment No. 3093'' (RIN2120-AA65) received on July 9, 2004; to the Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation.
EC-8485. A communication from the Paralegal Specialist, Federal Aviation Administration, Department of Transportation, transmitting, pursuant to law, the report of a rule entitled ``Establishment of Class E Airspace: Paola, KS Doc. No. 04-ACE-5'' (RIN2120-AA66) received on July 9, 2004; to the Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation.
EC-8486. A communication from the Paralegal Specialist, Federal Aviation Administration, Department of Transportation, transmitting, pursuant to law, the report of a rule entitled ``CORRECTION: Establishment of Restricted Area 2204, Oliktok Point, AK Doc. No. 03-AAL-1'' (RIN2120-AA66) received on July 9, 2004; to the Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation.
EC-8487. A communication from the Paralegal Specialist, Federal Aviation Administration, Department of Transportation, transmitting, pursuant to law, the report of a rule entitled ``Modification of Class E Airspace; Iowa City, IA Doc. No. 04-ACE-91''
(RIN2120-AA66) received on July 9, 2004; to the Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation.
EC-8488. A communication from the Paralegal Specialist, Federal Aviation Administration, Department of Transportation, transmitting, pursuant to law, the report of a rule entitled ``Modification of Class E Airspace; Hays, KS Doc. No. 04-ACE-7'' (RIN2120-AA66) received on July 9, 2004; to the Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation.
EC-8489. A communication from the Paralegal Specialist, Federal Aviation Administration, Department of Transportation, transmitting, pursuant to law, the report of a rule entitled ``Standard Instrument Approach Procedures; Miscellaneous Amendments (78) Amendment No. 3092'' (RIN2120-AA65) received on July 9, 2004; to the Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation.
EC-8490. A communication from the Paralegal Specialist, Federal Aviation Administration, Department of Transportation, transmitting, pursuant to law, the report of a rule entitled ``Amendment of Class E Airspace; Norfolk, VA Doc. No. 04-AEA-08'' (RIN2120-AA66) received on July 9, 2004; to the Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation.
EC-8491. A communication from the Paralegal Specialist, Federal Aviation Administration, Department of Transportation, transmitting, pursuant to law, the report of a rule entitled ``Amendment of Class E Airspace; Richmond, VA Doc. No. 04-AEA-07'' (RIN2120-AA66) received on July 9, 2004; to the Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation.
EC-8492. A communication from the Paralegal Specialist, Federal Aviation Administration, Department of Transportation, transmitting, pursuant to law, the report of a rule entitled ``Amendment of Class E Airspace; Richmond, VA Doc. No. 04-AEA-09'' (RIN2120-AA66) received on July 9, 2004; to the Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation.
EC-8493. A communication from the Paralegal Specialist, Federal Aviation Administration, Department of Transportation, transmitting, pursuant to law, the report of a rule entitled ``Amendment of Class E Airspace; Norfolk, VA Doc. No. 04-AEA-06'' (RIN2120-AA66) received on July 9, 2004; to the Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation.
EC-8494. A communication from the Paralegal Specialist, Federal Aviation Administration, Department of Transportation, transmitting, pursuant to law, the report of a rule entitled ``Amendment of Class D Airspace; Ogden, Hill Air Force Base UT Doc . No. 04-ANM-04'' (RIN2120-AA66) received on July 9, 2004; to the Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation.
EC-8495. A communication from the Attorney Advisor, National Highway Traffic Safety Administration, Department of Transportation, transmitting, pursuant to law, the report of a rule entitled ``Hybrid III 6YO Weighted Test Dummy''
(RIN2127-AI58) received on July 9, 2004; to the Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation.
EC-8496. A communication from the Attorney, Research and Special Programs Administration, Department of Transportation, transmitting, pursuant to law, the report of a rule entitled ``Hazardous Materials Regulations: Minor Editorial Corrections'' received on July 9, 2004; to the Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation.
EC-8497. A communication from the Secretary, Bureau of Consumer Protection, Federal Trade Commission, transmitting, pursuant to law, the report of a rule entitled ``Rule Concerning Disclosures re: Energy Consumption and Water Use of Certain Home Appliances and Other Products Required Under the Energy Policy and Conservation Act (``Appliance Labeling Rule'') (Water Heater Ranges)'' (RIN3084-AA74) received on July 9, 2004; to the Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation.
EC-8498. A communication from the Program Analyst, Federal Aviation Administration, Department of Transportation, transmitting, pursuant to law, the report of a rule entitled
``Airworthiness Directives: Bombardier Model DHC 8 101, 102, 103, 106, 201, 301, 311, 315 Airplanes on Which Engine Oil Coolers Have Been Installed per LORI, Inc. Sup Type Cert. SA8937SW; Doc. No. 2003-NM-222'' (RIN2120-AA64) received on July 9, 2004; to the Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation.
EC-8499. A communication from the Counsel for Legislation and Regulations, Office of Community Planning and Development, Department of Housing and Urban Development, transmitting, pursuant to law, the report of a rule entitled
``Community Development Block Grant Program; Small Cities and Insular Areas Programs'' (RIN2506-AC17) received on . . .
EC-8500. A communication from the Secretary of Energy, transmitting, pursuant to law, a report relative to plutonium storage at the Savannah River Site located near Aiken, South Carolina; to the Committee on Energy and Natural Resources.
EC-8501. A communication from the Acting Assistant Administrator, Environmental Protection Agency, transmitting, pursuant to law, a report relative to the conversion of full time employee equivalents (FTE); to the Committee on Environment and Public Works.
EC-8502. A communication from the Deputy Associate Administrator, Environmental Protection Agency, transmitting, pursuant to law, the report of a rule entitled ``Approval of Section 112(1) Authority for Hazardous Air Pollutants; Equivalency by Permit Provisions; National Emission Standards for Hazardous Air Pollutants for Chemical Recovery Combustion Sources at Pulp Mills; State of Alabama'' (FRL#7786-2) received on July 7, 2004; to the Committee on Environment and Public Works.
EC-8503. A communication from the Deputy Associate Administrator, Environmental Protection Agency, transmitting, pursuant to law, the report of a rule entitled ``Effluent Limitations Guidelines and New Source Performance Standards for the Concentrated Aquatic Animal Production Joint Source Category'' (FRL#7783-6) received on July 7, 2004; to the Committee on Environment and Public Works.
EC-8504. A communication from the Deputy Associate Administrator, Environmental Protection Agency, transmitting, pursuant to law, the report of a rule entitled ``National Emission Standards for Hazardous Air Pollutants for Stationary Combustion'' (FRL#7783-7) received on July 7, 2004; to the Committee on Environment and Public Works.
EC-8505. A communication from the Deputy Associate Administrator, Environmental Protection Agency, transmitting, pursuant to law, the report of a rule entitled ``Revisions to the Hawaii State Implementation Plan'' (FRL#7778-5) received on July 7, 2004; to the Committee on Environment and Public Works.
EC-8506. A communication from the Deputy Associate Administrator, Environmental Protection Agency, transmitting, pursuant to law, the report of a rule entitled ``Solicitation for Taiwan Environmental Study Tours Project'' received on July 7, 2004; to the Committee on Environment and Public Works.
EC-8507. A communication from the Deputy Associate Administrator, Environmental Protection Agency, transmitting, pursuant to law, the report of a rule entitled ``TSCA Inventory Update Rule Corrections'' (FRL#7332-3) received on July 7, 2004; to the Committee on Environment and Public Works.
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