Volume 159, No. 30 covering the 1st Session of the 113th Congress (2013 - 2014) 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 S1086-S1088 on March 4, 2013.
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-550. A communication from the Director of the Regulatory Management Division, Environmental Protection Agency, transmitting, pursuant to law, the report of a rule entitled
``Fenpyrazamine; Pesticide Tolerances'' (FRL No. 9373-9) received in the Office of the President of the Senate on February 26, 2013; to the Committee on Agriculture, Nutrition, and Forestry.
EC-551. A communication from the Director of the Regulatory Management Division, Environmental Protection Agency, transmitting, pursuant to law, the report of a rule entitled
``Pyroxasulfone; Pesticide Tolerances'' (FRL No. 9379-9) received in the Office of the President of the Senate on February 26, 2013; to the Committee on Agriculture, Nutrition, and Forestry.
EC-552. A communication from the Director of the Regulatory Management Division, Environmental Protection Agency, transmitting, pursuant to law, the report of a rule entitled
``Acetochlor; Pesticide Tolerances'' (FRL No. 9377-6) received in the Office of the President of the Senate on February 26, 2013; to the Committee on Agriculture, Nutrition, and Forestry.
EC-553. A communication from the Director of the Regulatory Management Division, Environmental Protection Agency, transmitting, pursuant to law, the report of a rule entitled
``Pyraflufen-ethyl; Pesticide Tolerances'' (FRL No. 9379-6) received in the Office of the President of the Senate on February 26, 2013; to the Committee on Agriculture, Nutrition, and Forestry.
EC-554. A communication from the Director of the Regulatory Management Division, Environmental Protection Agency, transmitting, pursuant to law, the report of a rule entitled
``Regulation of Fuels and Fuel Additives: Identification of Additional Qualifying Renewable Fuel Pathways under the Renewable Fuel Standard Program'' (FRL No. 9686-3) received in the Office of the President of the Senate on February 26, 2013; to the Committee on Environment and Public Works.
EC-555. 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; Delaware; The 2002 Base Year Emissions Inventory for the Delaware Portion of the Philadelphia Nonattainment Area for the 1997 Annual Fine Particulate Matter National Ambient Air Quality Standard'' (FRL No. 9786-4) received in the Office of the President of the Senate on February 26, 2013; to the Committee on Environment and Public Works.
EC-556. A communication from the Director of the Regulatory Management Division, Environmental Protection Agency, transmitting, pursuant to law, the report of a rule entitled
``Declaration of Prion as a Pest Under FIFRA; Related Amendments; and Availability of Final Test Guidelines'' (FRL No. 9372-7) received in the Office of the President of the Senate on February 26, 2013; to the Committee on Environment and Public Works.
EC-557. A communication from the Senior Procurement Executive/Deputy Chief Acquisition Officer, Office of Acquisition Policy, General Services Administration, transmitting, pursuant to law, the report of a rule entitled
``Federal Acquisition Regulation; Technical Amendments'' (FAC 2005-66) received in the Office of the President of the Senate on February 26, 2013; to the Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs.
EC-558. A communication from the Senior Procurement Executive/Deputy Chief Acquisition Officer, Office of Acquisition Policy, General Services Administration, transmitting, pursuant to law, the report of a rule entitled
``Federal Acquisition Regulation; Extension of Authority for Use of Simplified Acquisition Procedures for Certain Commercial Items'' (FAC 2013-007) received in the Office of the President of the Senate on February 26, 2013; to the Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs.
EC-559. A communication from the Senior Procurement Executive/Deputy Chief Acquisition Officer, Office of Acquisition Policy, General Services Administration, transmitting, pursuant to law, the report of a rule entitled
``Federal Acquisition Regulation; Changes to Time-and-Materials and Labor-Hour Contracts and Orders'' (FAC 2011-025) received in the Office of the President of the Senate on February 26, 2013; to the Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs.
EC-560. A communication from the Senior Procurement Executive/Deputy Chief Acquisition Officer, Office of Acquisition Policy, General Services Administration, transmitting, pursuant to law, the report of a rule entitled
``Federal Acquisition Regulation; Definition of Contingency Operation'' (FAC 2013-003) received in the Office of the President of the Senate on February 26, 2013; to the Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs.
EC-561. A communication from the Senior Procurement Executive/Deputy Chief Acquisition Officer, Office of Acquisition Policy, General Services Administration, transmitting, pursuant to law, the report of a rule entitled
``Federal Acquisition Regulation; Federal Acquisition Circular 2005-66; Introduction'' (FAC 2005-66) received in the Office of the President of the Senate on February 26, 2013; to the Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs.
EC-562. A communication from the Senior Procurement Executive/Deputy Chief Acquisition Officer, Office of Acquisition Policy, General Services Administration, transmitting, pursuant to law, the report of a rule entitled
``Federal Acquisition Regulation; Small Entity Compliance Guide'' (FAC 2005-66) received in the Office of the President of the Senate on February 26, 2013; to the Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs.
EC-563. A communication from the General Counsel, National Mediation Board, transmitting, pursuant to law, the report of a rule entitled ``Representation Procedures and Rulemaking Authority'' (RIN3140-AZ01) received in the Office of the President of the Senate on February 14, 2013; to the Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs.
EC-564. A communication from the Chairman of the Council of the District of Columbia, transmitting, pursuant to law, a report on D.C. Act 19-589, ``The Elizabeth Ministry, Inc. Affordable Housing Initiatives Real Property Tax Relief Act of 2012''; to the Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs.
EC-565. A communication from the Chairman of the Council of the District of Columbia, transmitting, pursuant to law, a report on D.C. Act 19-591, ``Parkside Parcel E and J Mixed-Income Apartments Tax Abatement Act of 2012''; to the Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs.
EC-566. A communication from the Chairman of the Council of the District of Columbia, transmitting, pursuant to law, a report on D.C. Act 19-592, ``Public Library Hours Expansion Act of 2012''; to the Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs.
EC-567. A communication from the Chairman of the Council of the District of Columbia, transmitting, pursuant to law, a report on D.C. Act 19-593, ``Howard Town Center Real Property Tax Abatement Act of 2012''; to the Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs.
EC-568. A communication from the Chairman of the Council of the District of Columbia, transmitting, pursuant to law, a report on D.C. Act 19-610, ``Ignition Interlock Amendment Act of 2012''; to the Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs.
EC-569. A communication from the Chairman of the Council of the District of Columbia, transmitting, pursuant to law, a report on D.C. Act 19-611, ``Chuck Brown Park Designation Act of 2012''; to the Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs.
EC-570. A communication from the Chairman of the Council of the District of Columbia, transmitting, pursuant to law, a report on D.C. Act 19-612, ``Breath Test Admissibility in Criminal Proceedings Amendment Act of 2012''; to the Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs.
EC-571. A communication from the Chairman of the Council of the District of Columbia, transmitting, pursuant to law, a report on D.C. Act 19-590, ``Neighborhood Contractor Daytime Parking Permit Act of 2012''; to the Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs.
EC-572. A communication from the Chairman of the Council of the District of Columbia, transmitting, pursuant to law, a report on D.C. Act 19-613, ``Grandparent Caregivers Program Amendment Act of 2012''; to the Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs.
EC-573. A communication from the Chairman of the Council of the District of Columbia, transmitting, pursuant to law, a report on D.C. Act 19-615, ``Sustainable DC Amendment Act of 2012''; to the Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs.
EC-574. A communication from the Chairman of the Council of the District of Columbia, transmitting, pursuant to law, a report on D.C. Act 19-616, ``Controlled Substance, Alcohol Testing, Criminal Background Check and Background Investigation Temporary Amendment Act of 2012''; to the Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs.
EC-575. A communication from the Chairman of the Council of the District of Columbia, transmitting, pursuant to law, a report on D.C. Act 19-625, ``Access to Justice for Bicyclists Act of 2012''; to the Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs.
EC-576. A communication from the Chairman of the Council of the District of Columbia, transmitting, pursuant to law, a report on D.C. Act 19-626, ``Greater Mount Calvary Way Designation Act of 2012''; to the Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs.
EC-577. A communication from the Chairman of the Council of the District of Columbia, transmitting, pursuant to law, a report on D.C. Act 19-627, ``Child Sexual Abuse Reporting Amendment Act of 2012''; to the Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs.
EC-578. A communication from the Chairman of the Council of the District of Columbia, transmitting, pursuant to law, a report on D.C. Act 19-628, ``Closing of a Public Alley in Square 393, S.O. 11-08780, Act of 2012''; to the Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs.
EC-579. A communication from the Chairman of the Council of the District of Columbia, transmitting, pursuant to law, a report on D.C. Act 19-629, ``District Department of Transportation DC Streetcar Amendment Act of 2012''; to the Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs.
EC-580. A communication from the Chairman of the Council of the District of Columbia, transmitting, pursuant to law, a report on D.C. Act 19-630, ``Reckless Driving Amendment Act of 2012''; to the Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs.
EC-581. A communication from the Chairman of the Council of the District of Columbia, transmitting, pursuant to law, a report on D.C. Act 19-631, ``Public Vehicle-for-Hire Innovation Amendment Act of 2012''; to the Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs.
EC-582. A communication from the Chairman of the Council of the District of Columbia, transmitting, pursuant to law, a report on D.C. Act 19-633, ``Regulation of Body Artists and Body Art Establishments Clarifying Amendments Act of 2012''; to the Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs.
EC-583. A communication from the Chairman of the Council of the District of Columbia, transmitting, pursuant to law, a report on D.C. Act 19-634, ``Excise Tax Amendment Act of 2012''; to the Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs.
EC-584. A communication from the Chairman of the Council of the District of Columbia, transmitting, pursuant to law, a report on D.C. Act 19-637, ``Affordable Dwelling Unit Hardship Waiver Temporary Act of 2012''; to the Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs.
EC-585. A communication from the Chairman of the Council of the District of Columbia, transmitting, pursuant to law, a report on D.C. Act 19-638, ``Pipefitting, Refrigeration and Air Conditioning Mechanic Occupations Equality Act of 2012''; to the Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs.
EC-586. A communication from the Chairman of the Council of the District of Columbia, transmitting, pursuant to law, a report on D.C. Act 19-639, ``Department of Parks and Recreation Revenue Generation Clarification Amendment Act of 2012''; to the Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs.
EC-587. A communication from the Chairman of the Council of the District of Columbia, transmitting, pursuant to law, a report on D.C. Act 19-640, ``Foster Youth Statements of Rights and Responsibilities Amendment Act of 2012''; to the Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs.
EC-588. A communication from the Chairman of the Council of the District of Columbia, transmitting, pursuant to law, a report on D.C. Act 19-641, ``Criminal Fine Proportionality Amendment Act of 2012''; to the Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs.
EC-589. A communication from the Chairman of the Council of the District of Columbia, transmitting, pursuant to law, a report on D.C. Act 19-642, ``Basic Business License Renewal Amendment Act of 2012''; to the Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs.
EC-590. A communication from the Chairman of the Council of the District of Columbia, transmitting, pursuant to law, a report on D.C. Act 19-643, ``Autonomous Vehicle Act of 2012''; to the Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs.
EC-591. A communication from the Chairman of the Council of the District of Columbia, transmitting, pursuant to law, a report on D.C. Act 19-644, ``New and Used Tire Dealer License Act of 2012''; to the Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs.
EC-592. A communication from the Chairman of the Council of the District of Columbia, transmitting, pursuant to law, a report on D.C. Act 19-645, ``Department of Parks and Recreation Fee-based Use Permit Authority Amendment Act of 2012''; to the Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs.
EC-593. A communication from the Chairman of the Council of the District of Columbia, transmitting, pursuant to law, a report on D.C. Act 19-646, ``Pre-litigation Discovery of Insurance Coverage Amendment Act of 2012''; to the Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs.
EC-594. A communication from the Chairman of the Council of the District of Columbia, transmitting, pursuant to law, a report on D.C. Act 19-647, ``Consumer Protection Act of 2012''; to the Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs.
EC-595. A communication from the Chairman of the Council of the District of Columbia, transmitting, pursuant to law, a report on D.C. Act 19-648, ``Workforce Job Development Grant-Making Authority Act of 2012''; to the Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs.
EC-596. A communication from the District of Columbia Auditor, transmitting, pursuant to law, a report entitled,
``Audit of the District's Workforce Development Programs''; to the Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs.
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