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“EXECUTIVE COMMUNICATIONS, ETC.” published by Congressional Record on Sept. 7, 2004

Volume 150, No. 104 covering the 2nd Session of the 108th Congress (2003 - 2004) was published by the Congressional Record.

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“EXECUTIVE COMMUNICATIONS, ETC.” mentioning the Environmental Protection Agency was published in the House of Representatives section on pages H6752-H6754 on Sept. 7, 2004.

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:

9353. A letter from the Deputy Associate Administrator, Environmental Protection Agency, transmitting the Agency's final rule--Pyrimethanil; Pesticide Tolerances [OPP-2004-0195; FRL-7371-2] received August 30, 2004, pursuant to 5 U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A); to the Committee on Agriculture.

9354. A letter from the Deputy Associate Administrator, Environmental Protection Agency, transmitting the Agency's final rule--Propiconazole; Time-Limited Pesticide Tolerances

[OPP-2004-0086; FRL-7352-1] received July 30, 2004, pursuant to 5 U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A); to the Committee on Agriculture.

9355. A letter from the Deputy Associate Administrator, Environmental Protection Agency, transmitting the Agency's final rule--Propanoic Acid; Pesticide Tolerance [OPP-2003-0283; FRL-7358-4] received July 30, 2004, pursuant to 5 U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A); to the Committee on Agriculture.

9356. A letter from the Deputy Associate Administrator, Environmental Protection Agency, transmitting the Agency's final rule--Propamocarb hydrochloride; Pesticide Tolerance

[OPP-2004-0100; FRL-7368-8] received July 30, 2004, pursuant to 5 U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A); to the Committee on Agriculture.

9357. A communication from the President of the United States, transmitting s letter indicating the President's concurrence with Congress in the designation of funds provided as part of the Department of Defense Appropriations, FY 2005 (H.R. 4613) as an emergency requirement to support Operations Iraqi Freedom and Enduring Freedom, the Department of State's Mission in Iraq, State and local law enforcement assistance for security and related costs associated with the 2004 Presidential Candidate Nominating Conventions, the Judiciary, and to respond to the humanitarian crisis in the Darfur region of Sudan; (H. Doc. No. 108-206); to the Committee on Appropriations and ordered to be printed.

9358. A communication from the President of the United States, transmitting requests for FY 2005 budget amendments for the Department of Agriculture, the Department of Energy, and the Corps of Engineers; (H. Doc. No. 108-208); to the Committee on Appropriations and ordered to be printed.

9359. A communication from the President of the United States, transmitting request for an emergency FY 2004 supplemental appropriation for the Department of Homeland Security; (H. Doc. No. 108-209); to the Committee on Appropriations and ordered to be printed.

9360. A letter from the Assistant Secretary for Legislative Affairs, Department of State, transmitting a report on U.S. military personnel and U.S. individual civilians retained as contractors involved in supporting Plan Colombia, pursuant to Public Law 106-246, section 3204(f) (114 Stat. 577); to the Committee on Armed Services.

9361. A letter from the Deputy Associate Administrator, Environmental Protection Agency, transmitting the Agency's final rule--Revisions to the California State Implementation Plan, Antelope Valley Air Quality Management District [CA 287-0445; FRL-7804-2] received August 30, 2004, pursuant to 5 U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A); to the Committee on Energy and Commerce.

9362. A letter from the Deputy Associate Administrator, Environmental Protection Agency, transmitting the Agency's final rule--Approval and Promulgation of Air Quality Implementation Plans; Wyoming; Restructuring and Renumbering of Wyoming Air Quality Standards and Regulations [SIP NO. WY-001-0013, FRL-7784-8] received July 23, 2004, pursuant to 5 U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A); to the Committee on Energy and Commerce.

9363. A letter from the Deputy Associate Administrator, Environmental Protection Agency, transmitting the Agency's final rule--Approval and Promulgation of State Implementation Plans; Illinois [IL223-1a; FRL-7784-6] received July 23, 2004, pursuant to 5 U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A); to the Committee on Energy and Commerce.

9364. A letter from the Deputy Associate Administrator, Environmental Protection Agency, transmitting the Agency's final rule--Approval and Promulgation of State Implementation Plans; State of Alaska; Fairbanks Carbon Monoxide Nonattainment Area; Designation of Areas for Air Quality Planning Purposes [Docket #: AK-04-002a; FRL-7792-3] received July 23, 2004, pursuant to 5 U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A); to the Committee on Energy and Commerce.

9365. A letter from the Deputy Associate Administrator, Environmental Protection Agency, transmitting the Agency's final rule--National Priorities List for Uncontrolled Hazardous Waste Sites [FRL-7790-6] received July 23, 2004, pursuant to 5 U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A); to the Committee on Energy and Commerce.

9366. A letter from the Deputy Associate Administrator, Environmental Protection Agency, transmitting the Agency's final rule--Revisions to the California State Implementation Plan; South Coast Air Quality Management District [CA302-0463; FRL-7788-5] received July 23, 2004, pursuant to 5 U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A); to the Committee on Energy and Commerce.

9367. A letter from the Deputy Associate Administrator, Environmental Protection Agency, transmitting the Agency's final rule--Approval and Promulgation of Air Quality Implementation Plans; Colorado; Designation of Areas for Air Quality Planning Purposes, Lamar and Steamboat Springs [CO-001-0076a, CO-001-0077a; FRL-7784-9] received July 30, 2004, pursuant to 5 U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A); to the Committee on Energy and Commerce.

9368. A letter from the Deputy Associate Administrator, Environmental Protection Agency, transmitting the Agency's final rule--Approval and Promulgation of State Implementation Plans; State of Washington; Central Puget Sound Carbon Monoxide and Ozone Second 10-Year Maintenance Plans [Docket

#:WA-04-001; FRL-7792-5] received July 30, 2004, pursuant to 5 U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A); to the Committee on Energy and Commerce.

9369. A letter from the Deputy Associate Administrator, Environmental Protection Agency, transmitting the Agency's final rule--National Emission Standards for Hazardous Air Pollutants: Printing, Coating, and Dyeing of Fabrics and Other Textiles [OAR-2003-0014; FRL-7797-6] (RIN: 2060-AG98) received July 30, 2004, pursuant to 5 U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A); to the Committee on Energy and Commerce.

9370. A letter from the Assistant Secretary for Legislative Affairs, Department of State, transmitting A report describing in detail Russian proliferation of WMD and ballistic missile goods, technology, expertise, and information, and of dual-use items that may contribute to the development of WMD and ballistic missiles, to Iran and other countries of proliferation concern, pursuant to 22 U.S.C. 5952 note Public Law 107-314, section 1206; to the Committee on International Relations.

9371. A letter from the Assistant Secretary for Legislative Affairs, Department of State, transmitting Accountability Review Board report and recommendations concerning serious injury, loss of life or significant destruction of property at a U.S. mission abroad, pursuant to 22 U.S.C. 4834(d)(1); to the Committee on International Relations.

9372. A communication from the President of the United States, transmitting certification that the export to the People's Republic of China of the specified items is not detrimental to the United States space launch industry and that the material and equipment, including any indirect technical benefit that could be derived from such exports, will not measurably improve the missile or space launch capabilities of the People's Republic of China, pursuant to Public Law 105-261, section 1512; (H. Doc. No. 108-210); to the Committee on International Relations and ordered to be printed.

9373. A letter from the Chairman, Council of the District of Columbia, transmitting a copy of D.C. Act 15-492, ``Free Clinic Assistance Program Extension Temporary Amendment Act of 2004,'' pursuant to D.C. Code section 1-233(c)(1); to the Committee on Government Reform.

9374. A letter from the Chairman, Council of the District of Columbia, transmitting a copy of D.C. Act 15-491,

``Washington Convention Center Authority Advisory Committee Continuity Third Temporary Amendment Act of 2004,'' pursuant to D.C. Code section 1-233(c)(1); to the Committee on Government Reform.

9375. A letter from the Chairman, Council of the District of Columbia, transmitting a copy of D.C. Act 15-490,

``Juvenile Flotation Device Requirement Amendment Act of 2004,'' pursuant to D.C. Code section 1-233(c)(1); to the Committee on Government Reform.

9376. A letter from the Chairman, Council of the District of Columbia, transmitting a copy of D.C. Act 15-489,

``District Government Reemployed Annuitant Offset Elimination Amendment Act of 2004,'' pursuant to D.C. Code section 1-233(c)(1); to the Committee on Government Reform.

9377. A letter from the Chairman, Council of the District of Columbia, transmitting a copy of D.C. Act 15-488,

``Multiple Dwelling Residence Water Lead Level Test Temporary Act of 2004,'' pursuant to D.C. Code section 1-233(c)(1); to the Committee on Government Reform.

9378. A letter from the Chairman, Council of the District of Columbia, transmitting a copy of D.C. Act 15-498, ``Board of Education Continuity and Transition Amendment Act of 2004,'' pursuant to D.C. Code section 1-233(c)(1); to the Committee on Government Reform.

9379. A letter from the Chairman, Council of the District of Columbia, transmitting a copy of D.C. Act 15-504,

``Washington Convention Center Authority Advisory Committee Amendment Act of 2004,'' pursuant to D.C. Code section 1-233(c)(1); to the Committee on Government Reform.

9380. A letter from the Chairman, Council of the District of Columbia, transmitting a copy of D.C. Act 15-503,

``Inspector General Appointment and Term Clarification Amendment Act of 2004,'' pursuant to D.C. Code section 1-233(c)(1); to the Committee on Government Reform.

9381. A letter from the Chairman, Council of the District of Columbia, transmitting a copy of D.C. Act 15-527,

``Anacostia Waterfront Corporation Act of 2004,'' pursuant to D.C. Code section 1-233(c)(1); to the Committee on Government Reform.

9382. A letter from the Chairman, Council of the District of Columbia, transmitting a copy of D.C. Act 15-505,

``Georgetown Project and Noise Control Amendment Act of 2004,'' pursuant to D.C. Code section 1-233(c)(1); to the Committee on Government Reform.

9383. A letter from the Chairman, Council of the District of Columbia, transmitting a copy of D.C. Act 15-506,

``Captive Insurance Company Enhancement Temporary Amendment Act of 2004,'' pursuant to D.C. Code section 1-233(c)(1); to the Committee on Government Reform.

9384. A letter from the Chairman, Council of the District of Columbia, transmitting a copy of D.C. Act 15-521,

``Commission on Human Rights Establishment Amendment Act of 2004,'' pursuant to D.C. Code section 1-233(c)(1); to the Committee on Government Reform.

9385. A letter from the Chairman, Council of the District of Columbia, transmitting a copy of D.C. Act 15-522, ``Office of Administrative Hearings Establishment Amendment Act of 2004,'' pursuant to D.C. Code section 1-233(c)(1); to the Committee on Government Reform.

9386. A letter from the Chairman, Council of the District of Columbia, transmitting a copy of D.C. Act 15-523, ``Help America Vote Amendment Act of 2004,'' pursuant to D.C. Code section 1-233(c)(1); to the Committee on Government Reform.

9387. A letter from the Chairman, Council of the District of Columbia, transmitting a copy of D.C. Act 15-487, ``Fiscal Year 2005 Budget Support Act of 2004,'' pursuant to D.C. Code section 1-233(c)(1); to the Committee on Government Reform.

9388. A letter from the Chairman, Council of the District of Columbia, transmitting a copy of D.C. Act 15-470,

``Juvenile Flotation Device Requirement Temporary Amendment Act of 2004,'' pursuant to D.C. Code section 1-233(c)(1); to the Committee on Government Reform.

9389. A letter from the Chairman, Council of the District of Columbia, transmitting a copy of D.C. Act 15-473, ``Mental Health Civil Commitment Extension Temporary Act of 2004,'' pursuant to D.C. Code section 1-233(c)(1); to the Committee on Government Reform.

9390. A letter from the Chairman, Council of the District of Columbia, transmitting a copy of D.C. Act 15-472, ``Tax Increment Financing Reauthorization Date Temporary Amendment Act of 2004,'' pursuant to D.C. Code section 1-233(c)(1); to the Committee on Government Reform.

9391. A letter from the Chairman, Council of the District of Columbia, transmitting a copy of D.C. Act 15-471, ``Walter Reed Property Tax Exemption Reconfirmation Temporary Act of 2004,'' pursuant to D.C. Code section 1-233(c)(1); to the Committee on Government Reform.

9392. A letter from the Chairman, Council of the District of Columbia, transmitting a copy of D.C. Act 15-469,

``Eastern Market Amendment Act of 2004,'' pursuant to D.C. Code section 1-233(c)(1); to the Committee on Government Reform.

9393. A letter from the Chairman, Council of the District of Columbia, transmitting a copy of D.C. Act 15-476, ``Office of Property Management Reform Temporary Amendment Act of 2004,'' pursuant to D.C. Code section 1-233(c)(1); to the Committee on Government Reform.

9394. A letter from the Chairman, Council of the District of Columbia, transmitting a copy of D.C. Act 15-475, ``Public Congestion and Venue Protection Temporary Act of 2004,'' pursuant to D.C. Code section 1-233(c)(1); to the Committee on Government Reform.

9395. A letter from the Chairman, Council of the District of Columbia, transmitting a copy of D.C. Act 15-478, ``Board of Education Continuity and Transition Temporary Amendment Act of 2004,'' pursuant to D.C. Code section 1-233(c)(1); to the Committee on Government Reform.

9396. A letter from the Chairman, Council of the District of Columbia, transmitting a copy of D.C. Act 15-477,

``Motorized Bicycle Responsibility Clarification Temporary Amendment Act of 2004,'' pursuant to D.C. Code section 1-233(c)(1); to the Committee on Government Reform.

9397. A letter from the Chairman, Council of the District of Columbia, transmitting a copy of D.C. Act 15-474,

``Presidential Elector Deadline Waiver Second Temporary Amendment Act of 2004,'' pursuant to D.C. Code section 1-233(c)(1); to the Committee on Government Reform.

9398. A letter from the Clerk of the House of Representatives, transmitting the annual compilation of personal financial disclosure statements and amendments thereto filed with the Clerk of the House of Representatives, pursuant to Rule XXVII, clause 1, of the House Rules; (H. Doc. No. 108-205); to the Committee on Standards of Official Conduct and ordered to be printed.

9399. A letter from the Regulations Coordinator, Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services, Department of Health and Human Services, transmitting the Department's ``Major'' final rule--Medicare Program; Changes to the Hospital Inpatient Prospective Payment Systems and Fiscal Year 2005 Rates [CMS 0938-AM80] (RIN: 0938-AM80) received August 2, 2004, pursuant to 5 U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A); to the Committee on Ways and Means.

9400. A letter from the Regulations Coordinator, Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services, Department of Health and Human Services, transmitting the Department's ``Major'' final rule--Medicare Program; Inpatient Rehabilitation Facility Prospective Payment System for Fiscal Year 2005 [CMS-1360-N]

(RIN: 0938-AM82) received August 30, 2004, pursuant to 5 U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A); to the Committee on Ways and Means.

9401. A letter from the Acting Chief, Publications and Regulations Br., Internal Revenue Service, transmitting the Service's final rule--Low-Income Housing Credit (Rev. Rul. 2004-82) received August 30, 2004, pursuant to 5 U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A); to the Committee on Ways and Means.

9402. A letter from the Acting Chief, Publications and Regulations Br., Internal Revenue Service, transmitting the Service's final rule--Diane Fernandez v. Commissioner 114 T.C. 324 (2000) [Docket No. 16710-99] received August 30, 2004, pursuant to 5 U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A); to the Committee on Ways and Means.

9403. A letter from the Acting Chief, Publications and Regulations Br., Internal Revenue Service, transmitting the Service's final rule--Kaffenberger v. United States, 314 F.3d 944 (8th Cir. 2003)--received August 30, 2004, pursuant to 5 U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A); to the Committee on Ways and Means.

9404. A letter from the Acting Chief, Publications and Regulations Br., Internal Revenue Service, transmitting the Service's final rule--Appeals Settlement Guidelines; Leasing Promotions--Penalties for Leasing Stripping TransActions--received August 30, 2004, pursuant to 5 U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A); to the Committee on Ways and Means.

9405. A letter from the Acting Chief, Publications and Regulations, Internal Revenue Service, transmitting the Service's final rule--Guidance Regarding the Treatment of Certain Contigent Payment Debt Instruments with One or More Payments that Are Denominated in, or Determined by Reference to, a Nonfunctional Currency [TD 9157] (RIN: 1545-AW33) received August 30, 2004, pursuant to 5 U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A); to the Committee on Ways and Means.

9406. A letter from the Acting Chief, Publications and Regulations Branch, Internal Revenue Service, transmitting the Service's final rule--Transitional Rule for Vested Accrued Vacation Pay [TD 9138] (RIN: 1545-BD12) received July 22, 2004, pursuant to 5 U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A); to the Committee on Ways and Means.

9407. A letter from the Acting Chief, Publications and Regulations Br., Internal Revenue Service, transmitting the Service's final rule--2004 Section 43 Inflation Adjustment

[Notice 2004-49] received July 30, 2004, pursuant to 5 U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A); to the Committee on Ways and Means.

9408. A letter from the Acting Chief, Publications and Regulations Br., Internal Revenue Service, transmitting the Service's final rule--2004 Marginal Production Rates [Notice 2004-48] received July 30, 2004, pursuant to 5 U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A); to the Committee on Ways and Means.

9409. A letter from the Acting Chief, Publications and Regulations Branch, Internal Revenue Service, transmitting the Service's final rule--Statutory Options [TD 9144] (RIN: 1545-BA75) received August 4, 2004, pursuant to 5 U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A); to the Committee on Ways and Means.

9410. A letter from the Acting Chief, Publications and Regulations Br., Internal Revenue Service, transmitting the Service's final rule--Extension of Time to Elect Method for Determining Allowable Loss [TD 9154] (RIN: 1545-BD64) received August 30, 2004, pursuant to 5 U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A); to the Committee on Ways and Means.

9411. A letter from the Acting Chief, Publications and Regulations Br., Internal Revenue Service, transmitting the Service's final rule--Subsidiary Stock Loss Under Section 1.337(d)-2T [Notice 2004-58] received August 30, 2004, pursuant to 5 U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A); to the Committee on Ways and Means.

9412. A letter from the Acting Chief, Publications and Regulations Br., Internal Revenue Service, transmitting the Service's final rule--Forms and instructions (Rev. Proc. 2004-53) received August 30, 2004, pursuant to 5 U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A); to the Committee on Ways and Means.

9413. A letter from the Chief, Publications and Regulations Branch, Internal Revenue Service, transmitting the Service's final rule--Information Reporting for Advance Payments of Health Coverage Tax Credit [Notice 2004-47] received July 6, 2004, pursuant to 5 U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A); to the Committee on Ways and Means.

9414. A letter from the Regulations Coordinator, Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services, Department of Health and Human Services, transmitting the Department's final rule--Medicare Program; Prospective Payment System and Consolidated Billing for Skilled Nursing Facilities--Update--Notice [CMS-1249-N] (RIN: 0938-AM46) received August 30, 2004, pursuant to 5 U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A); jointly to the Committees on Ways and Means and Energy and Commerce.

9415. A letter from the Regulations Coordinator, Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services, Department of Health and Human Services, transmitting the Department's final rule--Medicare Program; Hospice Wage Index for Fiscal Year 2005

[CMS-1264-N] (RIN: 0938-AM78) received August 30, 2004, pursuant to 5 U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A); jointly to the Committees on Ways and Means and Energy and Commerce.

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SOURCE: Congressional Record Vol. 150, No. 104