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July 28, 2009 sees Congressional Record publish “EXECUTIVE AND OTHER COMMUNICATIONS”

Volume 155, No. 115 covering the 1st Session of the 111th Congress (2009 - 2010) 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 S8191-S8192 on July 28, 2009.

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-2478. A communication from the Director of the Regulatory Management Division, Office of Policy, Economics, and Innovation, Environmental Protection Agency, transmitting, pursuant to law, the report of a rule entitled

``Dichlormid; Time Limited Pesticide Tolerances'' (FRL No. 8422-2) received in the Office of the President of the Senate on July 24, 2009; to the Committee on Agriculture, Nutrition, and Forestry.

EC-2479. A communication from the Director of the Regulatory Management Division, Office of Policy, Economics, and Innovation, Environmental Protection Agency, transmitting, pursuant to law, the report of a rule entitled

``Ethylne oxide adducts of 2,3,7,9-tetramethyl-5-decynediol, the ethylene oxide content averages 3.5, 10, or 30 moles; Exemption from the Requirement of a Tolerance'' (FRL No. 8425-7) received in the Office of the President of the Senate on July 24, 2009; to the Committee on Agriculture, Nutrition, and Forestry.

EC-2480. A communication from the Director of the Regulatory Management Division, Office of Policy, Economics, and Innovation, Environmental Protection Agency, transmitting, pursuant to law, the report of a rule entitled

``Fenpyroximate, Pesticide Tolerances'' (FRL No. 8420-6) received in the Office of the President of the Senate on July 24, 2009; to the Committee on Agriculture, Nutrition, and Forestry.

EC-2481. A communication from the Director of the Regulatory Management Division, Office of Policy, Economics, and Innovation, Environmental Protection Agency, transmitting, pursuant to law, the report of arule entitled ``N,N,N',N'',-Tetrakis-(2- Hydroxypropyl) Ethylenediamine; Exemption from the Requirement of a Tolerance'' (FRL No. 8429-3) received in the Office of the President of the Senate on July 24, 2009; to the Committee on Agriculture, Nutrition, and Forestry.

EC-2482. A communication from the Director of the Regulatory Management Division, Office of Policy, Economics, and Innovation, Environmental Protection Agency, transmitting, pursuant to law, the report of a rule entitled

``Sodium-N-oleoyl-N-Methyl taurine; Exemption from the Requirement of a Tolerance'' (FRL No. 8426-8) received in the Office of the President of the Senate on July 24, 2009; to the Committee on Agriculture, Nutrition, and Forestry.

EC-2483. A communication from the Director of the Regulatory Management Division, Office of Policy, Economics, and Innovation, Environmental Protection Agency, transmitting, pursuant to law, the report of a rule entitled

``Sodium monoalkyl and dialkyl (C6-C16) phenoxybenzendisulfonates and related acids; Exemption from the Requirement of a Tolerance'' (FRL No. 8421-7) received in the Office of the President of the Senate on July 24, 2009; to the Committee on Agriculture, Nutrition, and Forestry.

EC-2484. A communication from the Under Secretary of Defense (Acquisition, Technology and Logistics), transmitting, pursuant to law, a Selected Acquisition Report relative to the Average Procurement Unit Cost for the E-2D Advanced Hawkeye program; to the Committee on Armed Services.

EC-2485. A communication from the Deputy Secretary of Defense, transmitting the report of an officer authorized to wear the insignia of the grade of rear admiral in accordance with title 10, United States Code, section 777; to the Committee on Armed Services.

EC-2486. A communication from the Secretary, Division of Trading and Markets, Securities and Exchange Commission, transmitting, pursuant to law, the report of a rule entitled

``Amendments to Regulations SHO--Rule 204--Rule to Make Permanent Temporary Rule that Enhances Close-out Requirements for all Equity Securities'' (RIN3235-AK22) received in the Office of the President of the Senate on July 27, 2009; to the Committee on Banking, Housing, and Urban Affairs.

EC-2487. A communication from the Regulatory Specialist of the Legislative and Regulatory Activities Division, Office of the Comptroller of the Currency, Department of the Treasury, transmitting, pursuant to law, the report of a rule entitled

``Risk-Based Capital Guidelines; Capital Adequacy Guidelines; Capital Maintenance; Capital--Residential Mortgage Loans Modified Pursuant to the Making Home Affordable Program''

(RIN1557-AD25) received in the Office of the President of the Senate on July 27, 2009; to the Committee on Banking, Housing, and Urban Affairs.

EC-2488. A communication from the Chief Counsel, Federal Emergency Management Agency, Department of Homeland Security, transmitting, pursuant to law, the report of a rule entitled

``Changes in Flood Elevation Determinations'' ((44 CFR Part 65)(Docket No. FEMA-2008-0020)) received in the Office of the President of the Senate on July 23, 2009; to the Committee on Banking, Housing, and Urban Affairs.

EC-2489. A communication from the Secretary of the Department of Housing and Urban Development, transmitting, pursuant to law, a report relative to the Government National Mortgage Association's (Ginnie Mae) commitment authority; to the Committee on Banking, Housing, and Urban Affairs.

EC-2490. A communication from the Assistant General Counsel for Legislation and Regulatory Law, Department of Energy, transmitting, pursuant to law, the report of a rule entitled

``Department of Energy Acquisition Regulation: Technical Amendment; Final Rule'' (RIN1991-AB62) received in the Office of the President of the Senate on July 23, 2009; to the Committee on Energy and Natural Resources.

EC-2491. A communication from the Acting Assistant Secretary of the Army (Civil Works), transmitting, pursuant to law, a legislative proposal relative to improving the way that the Nation raises the revenues needed to cover the non-Federal share of the capital costs of inland and intracoastal waterways projects; to the Committee on Environment and Public Works.

EC-2492. A communication from the Secretary of Commerce, transmitting, pursuant to law, an annual report relative to the activities of the Economic Development Administration for fiscal year 2008; to the Committee on Environment and Public Works.

EC-2493. A communication from the Director of the Regulatory Management Division, Office of Policy, Economics, and Innovation, Environmental Protection Agency, transmitting, pursuant to law, the report of a rule entitled

``Acquisition Regulation: Guidance on Technical Direction''

(FRL No. 8935-6) received in the Office of the President of the Senate on July 24, 2009; to the Committee on Environment and Public Works.

EC-2494. A communication from the Director of the Regulatory Management Division, Office of Policy, Economics, and Innovation, Environmental Protection Agency, transmitting, pursuant to law, the report of a rule entitled

``Approval and Promulgation of Air Quality Implementation Plans Alabama: Birmingham 1997 8-Hour Ozone Contingency Measures'' (FRL No. 8937-2) received in the Office of the President of the Senate on July 24, 2009; to the Committee on Environment and Public Works.

EC-2495. A communication from the Director of the Regulatory Management Division, Office of Policy, Economics, and Innovation, Environmental Protection Agency, transmitting, pursuant to law, the report of a rule entitled

``Approval and Promulgation of Air Quality Implementation Plans; Iowa; Update to Materials Incorporated by Reference''

(FRL No. 8933-5) received in the Office of the President of the Senate on July 24, 2009; to the Committee on Environment and Public Works.

EC-2496. A communication from the Director of the Regulatory Management Division, Office of Policy, Economics, and Innovation, Environmental Protection Agency, transmitting, pursuant to law, the report of a rule entitled

``Approval and Promulgation Implementation of Air Quality Implementation Plans; Nebraska; Update to Materials Incorporated by Reference'' (FRL No. 8933-4) received in the Office of the President of the Senate on July 24, 2009; to the Committee on Environment and Public Works.

EC-2497. A communication from the Director of the Regulatory Management Division, Office of Policy, Economics, and Innovation, Environmental Protection Agency, transmitting, pursuant to law, the report of a rule entitled

``Revisions to the California State Implementation Plan, San Joaquin Valley Air Pollution Control District'' (FRL No. 8936-6) received in the Office of the President of the Senate on July 24, 2009; to the Committee on Environment and Public Works.

EC-2498. A communication from the Deputy Associate Commissioner, Office of Regulations, Social Security Administration, transmitting, pursuant to law, the report of a rule entitled ``Attorney Advisor Program Sunset Date Extension'' (RIN0960-AH01) received in the Office of the President of the Senate on July 24, 2009; to the Committee on Finance.

EC-2499. A communication from the Chief of the Publications and Regulations Branch, Internal Revenue Service, Department of the Treasury, transmitting, pursuant to law, the report of a rule entitled ``Notification Requirement for Tax-Exempt Entities Not Currently Required to File'' (RIN1545-BG37) received in the Office of the President of the Senate on July 23, 2009; to the Committee on Finance.

EC-2500. A communication from the Chief of the Trade and Commercial Regulations Branch, Customs and Border Protection, Department of Homeland Security, transmitting, pursuant to law, the report of a rule entitled ``Cargo Container and Road Vehicle Certification Pursuant to International Conventions: Designated Certifying Authorities'' (RIN1651-AA78) received in the Office of the President of the Senate on July 23, 2009; to the Committee on Finance.

EC-2501. A communication from the Assistant Secretary, Bureau of Legislative Affairs, Department of State, transmitting, pursuant to the Arms Export Control Act, the certification of a proposed technical assistance agreement for the export of defense articles, including technical data, and defense services for the manufacture of the S-70A Helicopter for Japan in the amount of $100,000,000 or more; to the Committee on Foreign Relations.

EC-2502. A communication from the Assistant Secretary, Bureau of Legislative Affairs, Department of State, transmitting, pursuant to the Arms Export Control Act, the certification of a proposed technical assistance agreement for the export of defense articles, including technical data, and defense services for the manufacture of T64 engine parts for end use by Japan in the amount of $100,000,000 or more; to the Committee on Foreign Relations.

EC-2503. A communication from the Assistant Secretary, Bureau of Legislative Affairs, Department of State, transmitting, pursuant to the Arms Export Control Act, the certification of a proposed export of defense articles in support of the transfer of title of one commercial communications satellite to Canada in the amount of

$100,000,000; to the Committee on Foreign Relations.

EC-2504. A communication from the Assistant Secretary, Bureau of Legislative Affairs, Department of State, transmitting, pursuant to the Arms Export Control Act, the certification of a proposed manufacturing license agreement for the export of defense articles, including technical data, defense services, and hardware for the manufacture of major and minor components of the J-85 Turbine Engine used in the F-5 for the Republic of Korea in the amount of $100,000,000 or more; to the Committee on Foreign Relations.

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SOURCE: Congressional Record Vol. 155, No. 115