Volume 148, No. 87 covering the 2nd Session of the 107th Congress (2001 - 2002) was published by the Congressional Record.
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“RECESS” mentioning the Environmental Protection Agency was published in the House of Representatives section on pages H4062-H4064 on June 26, 2002.
The publication is reproduced in full below:
RECESS
The SPEAKER pro tempore (Mr. Kerns). Pursuant to clause 12 of rule I, the Chair declares the House in recess subject to the call of the Chair.
Accordingly (at 11 o'clock and 20 minutes p.m.), the House stood in recess subject to the call of the Chair.
EXECUTIVE COMMUNICATIONS, ETC.
Under clause 8 of rule XII, executive communications were taken from the Speaker's table and referred as follows:
7640. A letter from the Congressional Review Coordinator, Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service, Department of Agriculture, transmitting the Department's final rule -- Change in Disease Status of Estonia With Regard to Rinderpest and Foot-and-Mouth Disease [Docket No. 01-041-2] received May 31, 2002, pursuant to 5 U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A); to the Committee on Agriculture.
7641. A letter from the Deputy Secretary, Department of Defense, transmitting the Department's report entitled,
``Virtual Military Health Institute: Promoting Excellence in Executive Skills for the Military Health System'' as a requirement to the Floyd D. Spence National Defense Authorization Act FY 2001, Section 760; to the Committee on Armed Services.
7642. A letter from the Legislative and Regulatory Activities Division, Department of the Treasury, transmitting the Department's final rule -- Prohibition Against Use of Interstate Branches Primarily for Deposit Production
[Regulation H; Docket No. R-1099] (RIN: 3064-AC36) received June 7, 2002, pursuant to 5 U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A); to the Committee on Financial Services.
7643. A letter from the General Counsel, Federal Emergency Management Agency, transmitting the Agency's final rule -- Suspension of Community Eligibility [Docket No. FEMA-7783] received May 31, 2002, pursuant to 5 U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A); to the Committee on Financial Services.
7644. A letter from the Principal Deputy Associate Administrator, Environmental Protection Agency, transmitting the Agency's final rule -- Approval and Promulgation of Implementation Plans and Designation of Areas for Air Quality Planning Purposes: Arizona [AZ-113-0054a; FRL-7233-6] received June 21, 2002, pursuant to 5 U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A); to the Committee on Energy and Commerce.
7645. A letter from the Principal Deputy Associate Administrator, Environmental Protection Agency, transmitting the Agency's final rule -- Approval and Promulgation of Sandpoint, Idaho, Air Quality Implementation Plan [Docket ID-15-6995a; FRL-7232-1] received June 21, 2002, pursuant to 5 U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A); to the Committee on Energy and Commerce.
7646. A letter from the Principal Deputy Associate Administrator, Environmental Protection Agency, transmitting the Agency's final rule -- Approval and Promulgation of Implementation Plans and Designation of Areas for Air Quality Planning Purposes: Arizona [AZ-109-0051a; FRL-7233-5] received June 21, 2002, pursuant to 5 U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A); to the Committee on Energy and Commerce.
7647. A letter from the Principal Deputy Associate Administrator, Environmental Protection Agency, transmitting the Agency's final rule -- Revisions to the California State Implementation Plan, San Joaquin Valley Unified Air Pollution Control District [CA261-0344a; FRL-7227-6] received June 21, 2002, pursuant to 5 U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A); to the Committee on Energy and Commerce.
7648. A letter from the Principal Deputy Associate Administrator, Environmental Protection Agency, transmitting the Agency's final rule -- Revisions to the California State Implementation Plan, San Joaquin Valley Unified Air Pollution Control District [CA261-0343a; FRL-7220-4] received June 21, 2002, pursuant to 5 U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A); to the Committee on Energy and Commerce.
7649. A letter from the Principal 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 [CA247-0352; FRL-7227-2] received June 21, 2002, pursuant to 5 U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A); to the Committee on Energy and Commerce.
7650. A letter from the Principal Deputy Associate Administrator, Environmental Protection Agency, transmitting the Agency's final rule -- Approval and Promulgation of Air Quality Implementation Plans; Maryland; Visible Emissions and Open Fire Amendments; Correction [MD062-3087a; FRL-7236-8] received June 21, 2002, pursuant to 5 U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A); to the Committee on Energy and Commerce.
7651. A letter from the Principal Deputy Associate Administrator, Environmental Protection Agency, transmitting the Agency's final rule -- Wisconsin: Final Authorization of State Hazardous Waste Management Program Revision [FRL-7237-2] received June 21, 2002, pursuant to 5 U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A); to the Committee on Energy and Commerce.
7652. A letter from the Principal Deputy Associate Administrator, Environmental Protection Agency, transmitting the Agency's final rule -- Approval and Promulgation of Air Quality Implementation Plans; Wisconsin; Excess Volatile Organic Compound Emissions Fee Rule [WI104-02-7334; FRL-7226-8] received June 21, 2002, pursuant to 5 U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A); to the Committee on Energy and Commerce.
7653. A letter from the Director, Defense Security Cooperation Agency, Department of Defense, transmitting notification concerning the Department of the Navy's proposed Letter(s) of Offer and Acceptance
(LOA) to Bahrain for defense articles and services
(Transmittal No. 02-29), pursuant to 22 U.S.C. 2776(b); to the Committee on International Relations.
7654. A letter from the Assistant Secretary for Legislative Affairs, Department of State, transmitting certification of a proposed license for the export of defense articles or defense services sold commercially under a contract to Italy
[Transmittal No. DTC 147-01], pursuant to 22 U.S.C. 2776(c); to the Committee on International Relations.
7655. A letter from the Assistant Secretary for Legislative Affairs, Department of State, transmitting certification of a proposed license for the export of defense articles to Pakistan [Transmittal No. DTC 75-02], pursuant to 22 U.S.C. 2776(c); to the Committee on International Relations.
7656. A letter from the Assistant Secretary for Legislative Affairs, Department of State, transmitting certification of a proposed license for the export of defense articles to Pakistan [Transmittal No. DTC 81-02], pursuant to 22 U.S.C. 2776(c); to the Committee on International Relations.
7657. A letter from the Assistant Secretary for Legislative Affairs, Department of State, transmitting certification of a proposed license for the export of defense articles to Pakistan [Transmittal No. DTC 61-02], pursuant to 22 U.S.C. 2776(c); to the Committee on International Relations.
7658. A letter from the Assistant Secretary for Legislative Affairs, Department of State, transmitting certification of a proposed license for the export of defense articles to Pakistan [Transmittal No. DTC 78-02], pursuant to 22 U.S.C. 2776(c); to the Committee on International Relations.
7659. A letter from the Assistant Secretary for Legislative Affairs, Department of State, transmitting certification of a proposed license for the export of defense articles or defense services sold commercially under a contract to India
[Transmittal No. DTC 03-02], pursuant to 22 U.S.C. 2776(c); to the Committee on International Relations.
7660. A communication from the President of the United States, transmitting a report on the temporary and permanent U.S. military personnel and U.S. civilians retained as contractors in Colombia involved in supporting Plan Colombia; to the Committee on International Relations.
7661. A letter from the Assistant Administration for Human Resources and Education, National Aeronautics and Space Administration, transmitting a report pursuant to the Federal Vacancies Reform Act of 1998; to the Committee on Government Reform.
7662. A letter from the Assistant Director, Executive and Political Personnel, Department of Defense, transmitting a report pursuant to the Federal Vacancies Reform Act of 1998; to the Committee on Government Reform.
7663. A letter from the Human Resources Specialist, Department of Labor, transmitting a report pursuant to the Federal Vacancies Reform Act of 1998; to the Committee on Government Reform.
7664. A letter from the Attorney/Advisor, Department of Transportation, transmitting a report pursuant to the Federal Vacancies Reform Act of 1998; to the Committee on Government Reform.
7665. A letter from the Trial Attorney, Department of Transportation, transmitting the Department's final rule -- Grade Crossing Signal System Safety [FRA Docket No. RSGC-5; Notice No. 9] (RIN: 2130-AA97) received June 7, 2002, pursuant to 5 U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A); to the Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure.
7666. A letter from the Trial Attorney, Department of Transportation, transmitting the Department's final rule -- Signal and Train Control; Miscellaneous Amendments [FRA Docket No. RSSI-1; Notice No. 2] (RIN: 2130-AB06; 2130-AB05) received June 7, 2002, pursuant to 5 U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A); to the Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure.
7667. A letter from the Trial Attorney, Department of Transportation, transmitting the Department's final rule -- Signal and Train Control; Miscellaneous Amendments [FRA Docket No. RSSI-1; Notice No. 2] (RIN: 2130-AB06; 2130-AB05) received June 7, 2002, pursuant to 5 U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A); to the Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure.
7668. A letter from the Chief, Regulations and Administrative Law, USCG, Department of Transportation, transmitting the Department's final rule -- Protection of Naval Vessels [LANT AREA-01-001] (RIN: 2115-AG23) received June 7, 2002, pursuant to 5 U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A); to the Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure.
7669. A letter from the Chief, Regulations and Administrative Law, USCG, Department of Transportation, transmitting the Department's final rule -- Drawbridge Operating Regulation; Mississippi River, Iowa and Illinois
[CGD08-01-048] received June 7, 2002, pursuant to 5 U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A); to the Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure.
7670. A letter from the Chief, Regulations and Administrative Law, USCG, Department of Transportation, transmitting the Department's final rule -- Drawbridge Operation Regulation; Mississippi River, Iowa and Illinois
[CGD08-01-042] (RIN: 2115-AE47) received June 7, 2002, pursuant to 5 U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A); to the Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure.
7671. A letter from the Chief, Regulations and Administrative Law, USCG, Department of Transportation, transmitting the Department's final rule -- Special Local Regulations for Marine Events; Chesapeake Bay near Annapolis, MD [CGD05-02-009] (RIN: 2115-AE46) received June 7, 2002, pursuant to 5 U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A); to the Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure.
7672. A letter from the Chief, Regulations and Administrative Law, USCG, Department of Transportation, transmitting the Department's final rule -- Security Zone; Calvert Cliffs Nuclear Power Plant, Chesapeake Bay, Calvert County, MD [CGD05-01-071] (RIN: 2115-AA97) received June 7, 2002, pursuant to 5 U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A); to the Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure.
7673. A letter from the Chief, Regulations and Administrative Law, USCG, Department of Transportation, transmitting the Department's final rule -- Safety and Security Zones; Liquid Natural Gas Carrier Transits and Anchorage Operations, Boston, Marine Inspection Zone and Captain of the Port Zone [CGD01-01-214] (RIN: 2115-AA97) received June 7, 2002, pursuant to 5 U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A); to the Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure.
7674. A letter from the Chief, Regulations Unit, Internal Revenue Service, transmitting the Service's final rule -- Items of General Interest (Announcement Number 2002-43) received May 31, 2002, pursuant to 5 U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A); to the Committee on Ways and Means.
7675. A letter from the Chief, Regulations Unit, Internal Revenue Service, transmitting the Service's final rule -- Gross Income Defined (Rev. Rul. 2002-22) received May 31, 2002, pursuant to 5 U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A); to the Committee on Ways and Means.
7676. A letter from the Chief, Regulations Unit, Internal Revenue Service, transmitting the Service's final rule -- Cafeteria Plans (Rev. Rul. 2002-27) received May 31, 2002, pursuant to 5 U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A); to the Committee on Ways and Means.
7677. A letter from the Chief, Regulations Unit, Internal Revenue Service, transmitting the Service's final rule -- Determination of Issue Price in the Case of Certain Debt Instruments Issued for Property (Rev. Rul. 2002-36) received June 7, 2002, pursuant to 5 U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A); to the Committee on Ways and Means.
7678. A letter from the Chief, Regulations Unit, Internal Revenue Service, transmitting the Service's final rule -- Changes in accounting periods and methods of accounting (Rev. Proc. 2002-36) received May 31, 2002, pursuant to 5 U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A); to the Committee on Ways and Means.
7679. A letter from the Chief, Regulations Unit, Internal Revenue Service, transmitting the Service's final rule -- IRS Announces Regulations will be Issued to Prevent Duplication of Losses within a Consolidated Group on Dispositions of Member Stock (Notice 2002-18) received June 3, 2002, pursuant to 5 U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A); to the Committee on Ways and Means.
7680. A letter from the Chief, Regulations Unit, Internal Revenue Service, transmitting the Service's final rule -- Treatment of Community Income for Certain Individuals not Filing Joint Returns [REG-115054-01] (RIN: 1545-AY83) received June 3, 2002, pursuant to 5 U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A); to the Committee on Ways and Means.
7681. A letter from the Chief, Regulations Unit, Internal Revenue Service, transmitting the Service's final rule -- Rulings and Determination Letters (Rev. Proc. 2002-32) received June 7, 2002, pursuant to 5 U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A); to the Committee on Ways and Means.
7682. A letter from the Chief, Regulations Unit, Internal Revenue Service, transmitting the Service's final rule -- Disclosure of Returns and Return Information by other Agencies [REG-105344-01] (RIN: 1545-AY77) received June 3, 2002, pursuant to 5 U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A); to the Committee on Ways and Means.
7683. A letter from the Chief, Regulations Unit, Internal Revenue Service, transmitting the Service's final rule -- Examination of returns and claims for refund, credit or abatement; determination of correct tax liability (Rev. Proc. 2002-30) received May 31, 2002, pursuant to 5 U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A); to the Committee on Ways and Means.
7684. A letter from the Chief, Regulations Unit, Internal Revenue Service, transmitting the Service's final rule -- Announcement and Report Concerning Pre-filing Agreements
(Announcement 2002-54) received June 7, 2002, pursuant to 5 U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A); to the Committee on Ways and Means.
7685. A letter from the Chief, Regulations Unit, Internal Revenue Service, transmitting the Service's final rule -- Last-in, First-out Inventories (Rev. Rul. 2002-7) received May 31, 2002, pursuant to 5 U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A); to the Committee on Ways and Means.
7686. A letter from the Chief, Regulations Unit, Internal Revenue Service, transmitting the Service's final rule -- Rulings and determination letters (Rev. Proc. 2002-11) received May 31, 2002, pursuant to 5 U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A); to the Committee on Ways and Means.
7687. A letter from the Chief, Regulations Unit, Internal Revenue Service, transmitting the Service's final rule -- Methods of Accounting (Announcement 2002-17) received May 31, 2002, pursuant to 5 U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A); to the Committee on Ways and Means.
7688. A letter from the General Counsel, Department of Defense, transmitting the Department's proposed legislation to strengthen the management structure of the Office of the Secretary of Defense; jointly to the Committees on Armed Services and Government Reform.
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