Volume 144, No. 93 covering the 2nd Session of the 105th Congress (1997 - 1998) 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 S8134-S8135 on July 14, 1998.
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, which were referred as indicated:
EC-6000. A communication from the Director of the Office of Sustainable Fisheries, National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration, Department of Commerce, transmitting, pursuant to law, the report of a rule entitled ``Fisheries of the Caribbean, Gulf of Mexico, and South Atlantic; Shrimp Fishery of the Gulf of Mexico; Texas Closure'' received on July 10, 1998; to the Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation.
EC-6001. A communication from the General Counsel of the Department of Transportation, transmitting, pursuant to law, the report of a rule entitled ``Metric Equivalents''
(RIN2137-AC98) received on July 9, 1998; to the Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation.
EC-6002. A communication from the General Counsel of the Department of Transportation, transmitting, pursuant to law, the report of a rule entitled ``Special Local Regulations; Winter Harbor Lobster Boat Race, Winter Harbor, ME'' (Docket 01-96-008) received on July 9, 1998; to the Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation.
EC-6003. A communication from the General Counsel of the Department of Transportation, transmitting, pursuant to law, the report of a rule entitled ``Regulated Navigation Area; Ohio River, Mile 461.0-462.0, Cincinnati, OH'' (Docket 08-98-038) received on July 9, 1998; to the Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation.
EC-6004. A communication from the General Counsel of the Department of Transportation, transmitting, pursuant to law, the report of a rule entitled ``Drawbridge Operation Regulations; Beaufort Channel, Beaufort, North Carolina''
(Docket 05-97-080) received on July 9, 1998; to the Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation.
EC-6005. A communication from the General Counsel of the Department of Transportation, transmitting, pursuant to law, the report of a rule entitled ``Special Local Regulations for Marine Events; Norfolk Harbor, Elizabeth River, Norfolk and Portsmouth, Virginia'' (Docket 05-98-046) received on July 9, 1998; to the Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation.
EC-6006. A communication from the General Counsel of the Department of Transportation, transmitting, pursuant to law, the report of a rule entitled ``Special Local Regulations; Swim Buzzards Bay Day, New Bedford, MA'' (Docket 01-96-015) received on July 9, 1998; to the Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation.
EC-6007. A communication from the General Counsel of the Department of Transportation, transmitting, pursuant to law, the report of a rule entitled ``Safety Zone Regulations; Baptiste Collette Bayou Channel, Mile 11.5, Left Descending Bank, Lower Mississippi River, Above Head of Passes'' received on July 9, 1998; to the Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation.
EC-6008. A communication from the General Counsel of the Department of Transportation, transmitting, pursuant to law, the report of a rule entitled ``Special Local Regulations; Parker International Waterski Marathon'' (Docket 11-98-001) received on July 9, 1998; to the Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation.
EC-6009. A communication from the General Counsel of the Department of Transportation, transmitting, pursuant to law, the report of a rule entitled ``Special Local Regulations for Marine Events; Virginia is for Lovers Cup Unlimited Hydroplane Races, Willoughby Bay, Norfolk, Virginia'' (Docket 05-98-045) received on July 9, 1998; to the Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation.
EC-6010. A communication from the General Counsel of the Department of Transportation, transmitting, pursuant to law, the report of a rule entitled ``Special Local Regulations for Marine Events; Dragon Boat Races, Inner Harbor, Baltimore, Maryland'' (Docket 05-98-047) received on July 9, 1998; to the Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation.
EC-6011. A communication from the General Counsel of the Department of Transportation, transmitting, pursuant to law, the report of a rule entitled ``Airworthiness Directives; Airbus Model A300, A310, A300-600 Series Airplanes'' (Docket 98-NM-132-AD) received on July 9, 1998; to the Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation.
EC-6012. A communication from the General Counsel of the Department of Transportation, transmitting, pursuant to law, the report of a rule entitled ``Airworthiness Directives; Airbus Model A319, A320, and A321 Series Airplanes'' (Docket 98-NM-93-AD) received on July 9, 1998; to the Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation.
EC-6013. A communication from the General Counsel of the Department of Transportation, transmitting, pursuant to law, the report of a rule entitled ``Airworthiness Directives; Boeing Model 767 Series Airplanes'' (Docket 98-NM-95-AD) received on July 9, 1998; to the Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation.
EC-6014. A communication from the General Counsel of the Department of Transportation, transmitting, pursuant to law, the report of a rule entitled ``Airworthiness Directives; Boeing Model 747 Series Airplanes'' (Docket 98-NM-145-AD) received on July 9, 1998; to the Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation.
EC-6015. A communication from the General Counsel of the Department of Transportation, transmitting, pursuant to law, the report of a rule entitled ``Establishment of Class E Airspace; Johnson City, TX'' (Docket 98-ASW-33) received on July 9, 1998; to the Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation.
EC-6016. A communication from the General Counsel of the Department of Transportation, transmitting, pursuant to law, the report of a rule entitled ``Revocation of Class E Airspace; Spofford, TX'' (Docket 98-ASW-21) received on July 9, 1998; to the Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation.
EC-6017. A communication from the General Counsel of the Department of Transportation, transmitting, pursuant to law, the report of a rule entitled ``Airworthiness Directives; Boeing Model 747-400, 757, 767, and 777 Series Airplanes Equipped with AlliedSignal RIA-35B Instrument Landing System Receivers'' (Docket 98-NM-155-AD) received on July 9, 1998; to the Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation.
EC-6018. A communication from the General Counsel of the Department of Transportation, transmitting, pursuant to law, the report of a rule entitled ``Airworthiness Directives; Fokker Model F27 Mark 100, 200, 300, 400, 500, 600, and 700 Series Airplanes, and Model F27 Mark 050 Series Airplanes''
(Docket 97-NM-139-AD) received on July 9, 1998; to the Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation.
EC-6019. A communication from the General Counsel of the Department of Transportation, transmitting, pursuant to law, the report of a rule entitled ``Airworthiness Directives; Turbopropeller-Powered McDonnell Douglas Model DC-3 and DC-3C Series Airplanes'' (Docket 97-NM-72-AD) received on July 9, 1998; to the Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation.
EC-6020. A communication from the General Counsel of the Department of Transportation, transmitting, pursuant to law, the report of a rule entitled ``Revision of Class D Airspace, San Diego, North Island NAS, CA'' (Docket 98-AWP-14) received on July 9, 1998; to the Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation.
EC-6021. A communication from the General Counsel of the Department of Transportation, transmitting, pursuant to law, the report of a rule entitled ``Airworthiness Directives; Dornier Model 328-100 Series Airplanes'' (Docket 98-NM-123-AD) received on July 9, 1998; to the Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation.
EC-6022. A communication from the General Counsel of the Department of Transportation, transmitting, pursuant to law, the report of a rule entitled ``Revision of Class E Airspace; Morgan City, LA'' (Docket 98-ASW-36) received on July 9, 1998; to the Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation.
EC-6023. A communication from the General Counsel of the Department of Transportation, transmitting, pursuant to law, the report of a rule entitled ``Revision of Class E Airspace; Refugio, TX'' (Docket 98-ASW-34) received on July 9, 1998; to the Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation.
EC-6024. A communication from the General Counsel of the Department of Transportation, transmitting, pursuant to law, the report of a rule entitled ``Revision of Class E Airspace; Pascagoula, MS'' (Docket 98-ASW-38) received on July 9, 1998; to the Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation.
EC-6025. A communication from the General Counsel of the Department of Transportation, transmitting, pursuant to law, the report of a rule entitled ``Revision of Class E Airspace; Cameron, LA'' (Docket 98-ASW-38) received on July 9, 1998; to the Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation.
EC-6026. A communication from the General Counsel of the Department of Transportation, transmitting, pursuant to law, the report of a rule entitled ``Establishment of Class E Airspace; Theodore, AL'' (Docket 98-ASW-39) received on July 9, 1998; to the Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation.
EC-6027. A communication from the General Counsel of the Department of Transportation, transmitting, pursuant to law, the report of a rule entitled ``Revision of Class D Airspace; San Antonio, Kelly AFB, TX'' (Docket 98-ASW-35) received on July 9, 1998; to the Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation.
EC-6028. A communication from the Secretary of Defense, transmitting, notice of military retirements; to the Committee on Armed Services.
EC-6029. A communication from the Director, Operational Test and Evaluation, Office of the Secretary of Defense, transmitting, certification that realistic survivability testing of the DDG 51 Flight IIA class of naval ship would be unreasonably expensive and impractical; to the Committee on Armed Services.
EC-6030. A communication from the Chief Counsel of the Office of Foreign Assets Control, Department of the Treasury, transmitting, pursuant to law, the report of a rule entitled
``Sudanese Sanctions Regulations'' received on June 29, 1998; to the Committee on Banking, Housing, and Urban Affairs.
EC-6031. A communication from the Director of the Office of Regulatory Management and Information, Environmental Protection Agency, transmitting, pursuant to law, the report of a rule regarding 1993 Periodic Carbon Monoxide Emission Inventories for Colorado (FRL6124-4) received on July 10, 1998; to the Committee on Environment and Public Works.
EC-6032. A communication from the Secretary of Transportation, transmitting, pursuant to law, a report entitled ``Maritime Terrorism: A Report to Congress'' for calendar year 1997; to the Committee on Foreign Relations.
EC-6033. A communication from the Assistant Secretary of Labor for Occupational Safety and Health Administration, transmitting, pursuant to law, the report of a rule entitled
``Standards Improvement (Miscellaneous Changes) For General Industry and Construction Standards; Paperwork Collection of Coke Oven Emissions and Inorganic Arsenic'' (RIN1218-AB53) received on July 8, 1998; to the Committee on Labor and Human Resources.
EC-6034. A communication from the Director of the Office of Regulations Management, Department of Veterans Affairs, transmitting, pursuant to law, the report of a rule entitled
``Schedule for Rating Disabilities: Cold Injuries'' (RIN2900-AI46) received on July 10, 1998; to the Committee on Veterans Affairs.
EC-6035. A communication from the Director of the Office of Regulations Management, Department of Veterans Affairs, transmitting, pursuant to law, the report of a rule entitled
``Provision of Drugs and Medicines to Certain Veterans in State Homes'' (RIN2900-AJ34) received on July 10, 1998; to the Committee on Veterans Affairs.
EC-6036. A communication from the Chairman of the National Labor Relations Board, transmitting, pursuant to law, the report of the Office of Inspector General for the period October 1, 1997 through March 31, 1998; to the Committee on Governmental Affairs.
EC-6037. A communication from the Principal Deputy, Acquisition and Technology, Department of Defense, transmitting, pursuant to law, the report of Department of Defense purchases from foreign entities for fiscal year 1997; to the Committee on Armed Services.
EC-6038. A communication from the Secretary of Defense, transmitting, pursuant to law, a report entitled ``Military Capabilities of the People's Republic of China"; to the Committee on Armed Services.
EC-6039. A communication from the Acting Chairman of the Depositor Protection Oversight Board, transmitting, pursuant to law, the report on the Resolution Funding Corporation for calendar year 1997; to the Committee on Banking, Housing, and Urban Affairs.
EC-6040. A communication from the Secretary of Transportation, transmitting, pursuant to law, a report on the Federal Transit Administration's charter bus demonstration program; to the Committee on Environment and Public Works.
EC-6041. A communication from the Director of the Regulations Policy and Management Staff, Food and Drug Administration, Department of Health and Human Services, transmitting, pursuant to law, the report of a rule entitled
``Food Additives Permitted for Direct Addition to Food for Human Consumption; Acesulfame Potassium'' (Docket 93F-0286) received on July 9, 1998; to the Committee on Labor and Human Resources.
EC-6042. A communication from the Deputy Associate Administrator for Acquisition Policy, General Services Administration, transmitting, pursuant to law, the report of a rule entitled ``General Services Administration Acquisition Regulation; 10 Day Payment Clause for Certain Federal Supply Service Contracts and Authorized Price Lists Under Federal Supply Service'' (RIN3090-AG47) received on July 9, 1998; to the Committee on Governmental Affairs.
EC-6043. A communication from the Acting Assistant Attorney General, Department of Justice, transmitting, pursuant to law, a report on the Civil Rights of Institutionalized Persons Act for fiscal year 1997; to the Committee on the Judiciary.
EC-6044. A communication from the Acting Director of the Office of Management and Budget, Executive Office of the President, transmitting, pursuant to law, a report on direct spending or receipts legislation within seven days of enactment (Report 445); to the Committee on the Budget.
EC-6045. A communication from the President of the United States, transmitting, pursuant to law, a report on the emigration laws and policies of Armenia, Azerbaijan, Georgia, Kazakhstan, Kyrgyzstan, Moldova, the Russian Federation, Tajikistan, Turkmenistan, Ukraine, and Uzbekistan; to the Committee on Finance.
EC-6046. A communication from the Congressional Review Coordinator, Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service, Department of Agriculture, transmitting, pursuant to law, the report of a rule entitled ``Gypsy Moth Generally Infested Areas'' (Docket 98-072-1) received on July 13, 1998; to the Committee on Agriculture, Nutrition, and Forestry.
EC-6047. A communication from the Acting Associate Chief of the Forest Service, Department of Agriculture, transmitting, pursuant to law, a report of Forest Service accomplishments for fiscal year 1997; to the Committee on Agriculture, Nutrition, and Forestry.
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