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March 9, 1998: Congressional Record publishes “EXECUTIVE COMMUNICATIONS, ETC.”

Volume 144, No. 23 covering the 2nd Session of the 105th Congress (1997 - 1998) 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 COMMUNICATIONS, ETC.” mentioning the Environmental Protection Agency was published in the House of Representatives section on pages H906-H909 on March 9, 1998.

The publication is reproduced in full below:

EXECUTIVE COMMUNICATIONS, ETC.

Under clause 2 of rule XXIV, executive communications were taken from the Speaker's table and referred as follows:

7765. A letter from the Administrator, Agricultural Marketing Service, transmitting the Service's final rule--General Regulations; Revision or Removal of Selected Sections

[Docket No. FV97-900-1 FR] received March 5, 1998, pursuant to 5 U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A); to the Committee on Agriculture.

7766. A letter from the Congressional Review Coordinator, Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service, transmitting the Service's final rule--Humane Treatment of Dogs and Cats; Temperature Requirements [Docket No. 95-078-3] (RIN: 0579-AA74) received March 5, 1998, pursuant to 5 U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A); to the Committee on Agriculture.

7767. A letter from the Administrator, Farm Service Agency, transmitting the Agency's final rule--Implementation of the Boll Weevil Eradication Loan Program (RIN: 0560-AE99) received March 4, 1998, pursuant to 5 U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A); to the Committee on Agriculture.

7768. A letter from the Architect of the Capitol, transmitting the report of expenditures of appropriations during the period April 1, 1997 through September 30, 1997, pursuant to 40 U.S.C. 162b; to the Committee on Appropriations.

7769. A letter from the Under Secretary for Personnel and Readiness, Department of Defense, transmitting a letter stating that the Department's Defense Manpower Requirements Report for FY 1999 will be submitted by April 30, 1998; to the Committee on National Security.

7770. A letter from the General Counsel, Federal Emergency Management Agency, transmitting the Agency's final rule--Changes in Flood Elevation Determinations [Docket No. FEMA-7201] received March 2, 1998, pursuant to 5 U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A); to the Committee on Banking and Financial Services.

7771. A letter from the General Counsel, Federal Emergency Management Agency, transmitting the Agency's final rule--List of Communities Eligible for the Sale of Flood Insurance

[Docket No. FEMA-7659] received March 2, 1998, pursuant to 5 U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A); to the Committee on Banking and Financial Services.

7772. A letter from the General Counsel, Federal Emergency Management Agency, transmitting the Agency's final rule--Suspension of Community Eligibility [Docket No. FEMA-7660] received March 2, 1998, pursuant to 5 U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A); to the Committee on Banking and Financial Services.

7773. A letter from the General Counsel, Federal Emergency Management Agency, transmitting the Agency's final rule--Final Flood Elevation Determinations [44 CFR Part 67] received March 2, 1998, pursuant to 5 U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A); to the Committee on Banking and Financial Services.

7774. A letter from the General Counsel, Federal Emergency Management Agency, transmitting the Agency's final rule--Flood Mitigation Assistance (RIN: 3067-AC45) received March 2, 1998, pursuant to 5 U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A); to the Committee on Banking and Financial Services.

7775. A letter from the General Counsel, Federal Emergency Management Agency, transmitting the Agency's final rule--List of Communities Eligible for the Sale of Flood Insurance

[Docket No. FEMA-7661] received March 2, 1998, pursuant to 5 U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A); to the Committee on Banking and Financial Services.

7776. A letter from the General Counsel, Federal Emergency Management Agency, transmitting the Agency's final rule--Final Flood Elevation Determinations [44 CFR Part 67] received March 2, 1998, pursuant to 5 U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A); to the Committee on Banking and Financial Services.

7777. A letter from the General Counsel, Federal Emergency Management Agency, transmitting the Agency's final rule--Suspension of Community Eligibility [Docket No. FEMA-7662] received March 2, 1998, pursuant to 5 U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A); to the Committee on Banking and Financial Services.

7778. A letter from the General Counsel, Federal Emergency Management Agency, transmitting the Agency's final rule--Final Flood Elevation Determinations [44 CFR Part 67] received March 2, 1998, pursuant to 5 U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A); to the Committee on Banking and Financial Services.

7779. A letter from the General Counsel, Federal Emergency Management Agency, transmitting the Agency's final rule--Final Flood Elevation Determinations [44 CFR 67] received March 2, 1998, pursuant to 5 U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A); to the Committee on Banking and Financial Services.

7780. A letter from the General Counsel, Federal Emergency Management Agency, transmitting the Agency's final rule--Final Flood Elevation Determinations [44 CFR Part 67] received March 2, 1998, pursuant to 5 U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A); to the Committee on Banking and Financial Services.

7781. A letter from the General Counsel, Federal Emergency Management Agency, transmitting the Agency's final rule--List of Communities Eligible for the Sale of Flood Insurance

[Docket No. FEMA-7663] received March 2, 1998, pursuant to 5 U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A); to the Committee on Banking and Financial Services.

7782. A letter from the General Counsel, Federal Emergency Management Agency, transmitting the Agency's final rule--Changes in Flood Elevation Determinations [Docket No. FEMA-7221] received March 2, 1998, pursuant to 5 U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A); to the Committee on Banking and Financial Services.

7783. A letter from the General Counsel, Federal Emergency Management Agency, transmitting the Agency's final rule--Final Flood Elevation Determinations [44 CFR Part 67] received March 2, 1998, pursuant to 5 U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A); to the Committee on Banking and Financial Services.

7784. A letter from the General Counsel, Federal Emergency Management Agency, transmitting the Agency's final rule--Changes in Flood Elevation Determinations [44 CFR Part 65] received March 2, 1998, pursuant to 5 U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A); to the Committee on Banking and Financial Services.

7785. A letter from the General Counsel, Federal Emergency Management Agency, transmitting the Agency's final rule--Suspension of Community Eligibility [Docket No. FEMA-7664] received March 2, 1998, pursuant to 5 U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A); to the Committee on Banking and Financial Services.

7786. A letter from the General Counsel, Federal Emergency Management Agency, transmitting the Agency's final rule--List of Communitites Eligible for the Sale of Flood Insurance

[Docket No. FEMA-7665] received March 2, 1998, pursuant to 5 U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A); to the Committee on Banking and Financial Services.

7787. A letter from the General Counsel, Federal Emergency Management Agency, transmitting the Agency's final rule--Final Flood Elevation Determinations [44 CFR Part 67] received March 2, 1998, pursuant to 5 U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A); to the Committee on Banking and Financial Services.

7788. A letter from the General Counsel, Federal Emergency Management Agency, transmitting the Agency's final rule--Suspension of Community Eligibility [Docket No. FEMA-7666] received March 2, 1998, pursuant to 5 U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A); to the Committee on Banking and Financial Services.

7789. A letter from the General Counsel, Federal Emergency Management Agency, transmitting the Agency's final rule--Changes in Flood Elevation Determinations [44 CFR Part 65] received March 2, 1998, pursuant to 5 U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A); to the Committee on Banking and Financial Services.

7790. A letter from the General Counsel, Federal Emergency Management Agency, transmitting the Agency's final rule--Changes in Flood Elevation Determinations [Docket No. FEMA-7212] received March 2, 1998, pursuant to 5 U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A); to the Committee on Banking and Financial Services.

7791. A letter from the General Counsel, Federal Emergency Management Agency, transmitting the Agency's final rule--List of Communities Eligible for the Sale of Flood Insurance

[Docket No. FEMA-7667] received March 2, 1998, pursuant to 5 U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A); to the Committee on Banking and Financial Services.

7792. A letter from the General Counsel, Federal Emergency Management Agency, transmitting the Agency's final rule--Final Flood Elevation Determinations [44 CFR Part 67] received March 2, 1998, pursuant to 5 U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A); to the Committee on Banking and Financial Services.

7793. A letter from the General Counsel, Federal Emergency Management Agency, transmitting the Agency's final rule--Changes in Flood Elevation Determinations [Docket No. FEMA-7225] received March 2, 1998, pursuant to 5 U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A); to the Committee on Banking and Financial Services.

7794. A letter from the General Counsel, Federal Emergency Management Agency, transmitting the Agency's final rule--Final Flood Elevation Determinations [44 CFR Part 67] received March 2, 1998, pursuant to 5 U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A); to the Committee on Banking and Financial Services.

7795. A letter from the General Counsel, Federal Emergency Management Agency, transmitting the Agency's final rule--Changes in Flood Elevation Determination [44 CFR Part 65] received March 2, 1998, pursuant to 5 U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A); to the Committee on Banking and Financial Services.

7796. A letter from the General Counsel, Federal Emergency Management Agency, transmitting the Agency's final rule--Changes in Flood Elevation Determination [Docket No. FEMA-7220] received March 2, 1998, pursuant to 5 U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A); to the Committee on Banking and Financial Services.

7797. A letter from the General Counsel, Federal Emergency Management Agency, transmitting the Agency's final rule--List of Communities Eligible for the Sale of Flood Insurance

[Docket No. FEMA-7669] received March 2, 1998, pursuant to 5 U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A); to the Committee on Banking and Financial Services.

7798. A letter from the General Counsel, Federal Emergency Management Agency, transmitting the Agency's final rule--Changes in Flood Elevation Determinations [44 CFR Part 65] received March 2, 1998, pursuant to 5 U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A); to the Committee on Banking and Financial Services.

7799. A letter from the General Counsel, Federal Emergency Management Agency, transmitting the Agency's final rule--Suspension of Community Eligibility [Docket No. FEMA-7650] received March 2, 1998, pursuant to 5 U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A); to the Committee on Banking and Financial Services.

7800. A letter from the General Counsel, Federal Emergency Management Agency, transmitting the Agency's final rule--List of Communities Eligible for the Sale of Flood Insurance

[Docket No. FEMA-7649] received March 2, 1998, pursuant to 5 U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A); to the Committee on Banking and Financial Services.

7801. A letter from the General Counsel, Federal Emergency Management Agency, transmitting the Agency's final rule--National Flood Insurance Program; Audit Program Revision

(RIN: 3067-AC40) received March 2, 1998, pursuant to 5 U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A); to the Committee on Banking and Financial Services.

7802. A letter from the General Counsel, Federal Emergency Management Agency, transmitting the Agency's final rule--List of Communities Eligible for the Sale of Flood Insurance

[Docket No. FEMA-7651] received March 2, 1998, pursuant to 5 U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A); to the Committee on Banking and Financial Services.

7803. A letter from the General Counsel, Federal Emergency Management Agency, transmitting the Agency's final rule--Changes in Flood Elevation Determination [Docket No. FEMA-7196] received March 2, 1998, pursuant to 5 U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A); to the Committee on Banking and Financial Services.

7804. A letter from the General Counsel, Federal Emergency Management Agency, transmitting the Agency's final rule--Changes in Flood Elevation Determinations [44 CFR Part 65] received March 2, 1998, pursuant to 5 U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A); to the Committee on Banking and Financial Services.

7805. A letter from the General Counsel, Federal Emergency Management Agency, transmitting the Agency's final rule--Final Flood Elevation Determinations [44 CFR Part 67] received March 2, 1998, pursuant to 5 U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A); to the Committee on Banking and Financial Services.

7806. A letter from the General Counsel, Federal Emergency Management Agency, transmitting the Agency's final rule--Suspension of Community Eligibility [Docket No. FEMA-7652] received March 2, 1998, pursuant to 5 U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A); to the Committee on Banking and Financial Services.

7807. A letter from the General Counsel, Federal Emergency Management Agency, transmitting the Agency's final rule--Final Flood Elevation Determinations [44 CFR Part 67] received March 2, 1998, pursuant to 5 U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A); to the Committee on Banking and Financial Services.

7808. A letter from the General Counsel, Federal Emergency Management Agency, transmitting the Agency's final rule--Changes in Flood Elevation Determinations [44 CFR Part 65] received March 2, 1998, pursuant to 5 U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A); to the Committee on Banking and Financial Services.

7809. A letter from the General Counsel, Federal Emergency Management Agency, transmitting the Agency's final rule--Changes in Flood Elevation Determinations [Docket No. FEMA-7200] received March 2, 1998, pursuant to 5 U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A); to the Committee on Banking and Financial Services.

7810. A letter from the General Counsel, Federal Emergency Management Agency, transmitting the Agency's final rule--Suspension of Community Eligibility [Docket No. FEMA-7656] received March 2, 1998, pursuant to 5 U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A); to the Committee on Banking and Financial Services.

7811. A letter from the General Counsel, Federal Emergency Management Agency, transmitting the Agency's final rule--List of Communities Eligible for the Sale of Flood Insurance

[Docket No. FEMA-7655] received March 2, 1998, pursuant to 5 U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A); to the Committee on Banking and Financial Services.

7812. A letter from the General Counsel, Federal Emergency Management Agency, transmitting the Agency's final rule--Changes in Flood Elevation Determinations [44 CFR Part 65] received March 2, 1998, pursuant to 5 U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A); to the Committee on Banking and Financial Services.

7813. A letter from the General Counsel, Federal Emergency Management Agency, transmitting the Agency's final rule--Final Flood Elevation Determinations [44 CFR Part 67] received March 2, 1998, pursuant to 5 U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A); to the Committee on Banking and Financial Services.

7814. A letter from the General Counsel, Federal Emergency Management Agency, transmitting the Agency's final rule--Changes in Flood Elevation Determinations [Docket No. FEMA-7204] received March 2, 1998, pursuant to 5 U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A); to the Committee on Banking and Financial Services.

7815. A letter from the General Counsel, Federal Emergency Management Agency, transmitting the Agency's final rule--Suspension of Community Eligibility [Docket No. FEMA-7658] received March 2, 1998, pursuant to 5 U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A); to the Committee on Banking and Financial Services.

7816. A letter from the General Counsel, Federal Emergency Management Agency, transmitting the Agency's final rule--List of Communities Eligible for the Sale of Flood Insurance

[Docket No. FEMA-7657] received March 2, 1998, pursuant to 5 U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A); to the Committee on Banking and Financial Services.

7817. A letter from the General Counsel, Federal Emergency Management Agency, transmitting the Agency's final rule--Final Flood Elevation Determinations [44 CFR 67] received March 2, 1998, pursuant to 5 U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A); to the Committee on Banking and Financial Services.

7818. A letter from the General Counsel, Federal Emergency Management Agency, transmitting the Agency's final rule--Changes in Flood Elevation Determinations [44 CFR Part 65] received March 2, 1998, pursuant to 5 U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A); to the Committee on Banking and Financial Services.

7819. A letter from the Director, Office of Management and Budget, transmitting OMB's estimate of the amount of change in outlays or receipts, as the case may be, in each fiscal year through fiscal year 2003 resulting from passage of H.R. 3042, pursuant to Public Law 101--508, section 13101(a); to the Committee on the Budget.

7820. A letter from the Assistant Secretary, Department of Education, transmitting a copy of the report--Notice of Final Priority and Selection Criteria for Technology Innovation Challenge Grants, pursuant to 20 U.S.C. 1232(f); to the Committee on Education and the Workforce.

7821. A letter from the Assistant Secretary for OSHA, Department of Labor, transmitting the Department's final rule--Procedures for Handling of Discrimination Complaints under Federal Employee Protection Statutes (RIN: 1215-AA83) received February 2, 1998, pursuant to 5 U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A); to the Committee on Education and the Workforce.

7822. A letter from the Director, Office of Rulemaking Coordination, Department of Energy, transmitting the Department's final rule--Financial Assistance Letter [No. 97-05] received February 11, 1998, pursuant to 5 U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A); to the Committee on Commerce.

7823. A letter from the Director, Office of Regulatory Management and Information, Environmental Protection Agency, transmitting the Agency's final rule--Clean Air Act Reclassification; Spokane, Washington Nonattainment Area, Carbon Monoxide [WA 54-7127; FRL-5975-8] received March 4, 1998, pursuant to 5 U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A); to the Committee on Commerce.

7824. A letter from the Director, Office of Regulatory Management and Information, Environmental Protection Agency, transmitting the Agency's final rule--Approval and Promulgation of Implementation Plans for Louisiana: General Conformity Rules [LA 25-1-375a; FRL 5971-5] received March 4, 1998, pursuant to 5 U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A); to the Committee on Commerce.

7825. A letter from the Administrator, Environmental Protection Agency, transmitting the final report on the study of hazardous air pollutant emissions from electric utility steam generating units, pursuant to section 112(n)(1)(A) of the Clean Air Act; to the Committee on Commerce.

7826. A letter from the AMD-Performance Evaluation and Records Management, Federal Communications Commission, transmitting the Commission's final rule-- Streamlining Broadcast EEO Rule and Policies, Vacating the EEO Forfeiture Policy Statement and Amending Section 1.80 of the Commission's Rules To Include EEO Forfeiture Guidelines [MM Docket No. 96-16] received March 2, 1998, pursuant to 5 U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A); to the Committee on Commerce.

7827. A letter from the AMD-Performance Evaluation and Records Management, Federal Communications Commission, transmitting the Commission's final rule-- Allocate Spectrum at 2 GHz for Use by the Mobile Satellite Service [ET Docket No. 95-18] received March 5, 1998, pursuant to 5 U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A); to the Committee on Commerce.

7828. A letter from the AMD-Performance Evaluation and Records Management, Federal Communications Commission, transmitting the Commission's final rule-- Reorganization and Revision of Part 1,2,21 and 94 of the Rules to Establish a New Part 101 Governing Terrestrial Microwave Fixed Radio Services [WT Docket No. 94-148] received March 5, 1998, pursuant to 5 U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A); to the Committee on Commerce.

7829. A letter from the Secretary of Health and Human Services, transmitting the Department's final rule--Service Fellowships (RIN: 0991-AA96) received March 4, 1998, pursuant to 5 U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A); to the Committee on Commerce.

7830. A letter from the Director, Defense Security Assistance Agency, transmitting notification concerning the Department of the Army's Proposed Letter(s) of Offer and Acceptance (LOA) to the Republic of Korea for defense articles and services (Transmittal No. 98-27), pursuant to 22 U.S.C. 2776(b); to the Committee on International Relations.

7831. A letter from the Director, Defense Security Assistance Agency, transmitting the listing of all outstanding Letters of Offer to sell any major defense equipment for $1 million or more; the listing of all Letters of Offer that were accepted, as of December 31, 1997, pursuant to 22 U.S.C. 2776(a); to the Committee on International Relations.

7832. A communication from the President of the United States, transmitting copies of international agreements, other than treaties, entered into by the United States, pursuant to 1 U.S.C. 112b(a); to the Committee on International Relations.

7833. A letter from the the Assistant Secretary for Legislative Affairs, the Department of State, transmitting the President's determination regarding certification of the 30 major illicit narcotics producing and transit countries pursuant to section 490 of the Foreign Assistance Act of 1961, as amended; (H. Doc. No. 105--225); to the Committee on International Relations and ordered to be printed.

7834. A letter from the Assistant Secretary for Legislative Affairs, Department of State, transmitting the 1998 International Narcotics Control Strategy Report, pursuant to 22 U.S.C. 2291(e)(6); to the Committee on International Relations.

7835. A letter from the Mayor, District of Columbia, transmitting the comprehensive annual financial report of the District of Columbia, including a report of the revenues of the District of Columbia for the fiscal year ended September 30, 1997, pursuant to Public Law 102--102, section 2(b) (105 Stat. 495); to the Committee on Government Reform and Oversight.

7836. A letter from the Director, Office of Rulemaking Coordination, Department of Energy, transmitting the Department's final rule--Acquisition Regulation; Contract Financing; Management and Operating Contracts (RIN: 1991-AB29) received February 11, 1998, pursuant to 5 U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A); to the Committee on Government Reform and Oversight.

7837. A letter from the Inspector General, Department of Transportation, transmitting the Office of Inspector General's first annual Performance Plan, pursuant to Public Law 103--62; to the Committee on Government Reform and Oversight.

7838. A letter from the Chairman and Chief Executive Officer, Farm Credit Administration, transmitting the report of the Farm Credit Administration's Annual Performance Plan for 1999, pursuant to Public Law 103--62; to the Committee on Government Reform and Oversight.

7839. A letter from the General Counsel, Federal Emergency Management Agency, transmitting a report of activities under the Freedom of Information Act for the calendar year 1997, pursuant to 5 U.S.C. 552(d); to the Committee on Government Reform and Oversight.

7840. A letter from the Chairman, Federal Housing Finance Board, transmitting the report in compliance with the Government in the Sunshine Act for 1997, pursuant to 5 U.S.C. 552b(j); to the Committee on Government Reform and Oversight.

7841. A letter from the Chairman, Federal Housing Finance Board, transmitting a report of activities under the Freedom of Information Act for the calendar year 1997, pursuant to 5 U.S.C. 552(d); to the Committee on Government Reform and Oversight.

7842. A letter from the Chairman, Federal Maritime Commission, transmitting the Commission's Annual Performance Plan for the Fiscal Year 1999, pursuant to 46 U.S.C. app. 1118; to the Committee on Government Reform and Oversight.

7843. A letter from the Chairman, National Credit Union Administration, transmitting a report of activities under the Freedom of Information Act for the calendar year 1997, pursuant to 5 U.S.C. 552(d); to the Committee on Government Reform and Oversight.

7844. A letter from the Director, Office of Administration, transmitting a report of activities under the Freedom of Information Act for the calendar year 1997, pursuant to 5 U.S.C. 552(d); to the Committee on Government Reform and Oversight.

7845. A letter from the Director, Office of Administration, transmitting the FY 1997 report pursuant to the Federal Managers' Financial Integrity Act, pursuant to 31 U.S.C. 3512(c)(3); to the Committee on Government Reform and Oversight.

7846. A letter from the Director, Office of Federal Housing Enterprise Oversight, transmitting the Office of Federal Housing Enterprise Oversight's (OFHEO's) Strategic Plan for FY 1998-2003; to the Committee on Government Reform and Oversight.

7847. A letter from the Vice President and General Counsel, Overseas Private Investment Corporation, transmitting a report of activities under the Freedom of Information Act for the calendar year 1997, pursuant to 5 U.S.C. 552(d); to the Committee on Government Reform and Oversight.

7848. A letter from the Director, Selective Service, transmitting a report of activities under the Freedom of Information Act for the calendar year 1997, pursuant to 5 U.S.C. 552(d); to the Committee on Government Reform and Oversight.

7849. A letter from the Commissioner, Social Security Administration, transmitting a report of activities under the Freedom of Information Act for the calendar year 1997, pursuant to 5 U.S.C. 552(d); to the Committee on Government Reform and Oversight.

7850. A letter from the Director, Office of Sustainable Fisheries, National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration, transmitting the Administration's final rule--Fisheries of the Exclusive Economic Zone Off Alaska; Offshore Component of Pollock in the Bering Sea Subarea [Docket No. 971208296-7296-01; I.D. 022098A] received February 26, 1998, pursuant to 5 U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A); to the Committee on Resources.

7851. A letter from the Director, Office of Surface Mining Reclamation and Enforcement, transmitting the Office's final rule--Texas Regulatory Program and Abandoned Mine Land Reclamation Plan [SPATS No. TX-036-FOR] received February 26, 1998, pursuant to 5 U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A); to the Committee on Resources.

7852. A letter from the Director, Office of Surface Mining Reclamation and Enforcement, transmitting the Office's final rule--Kansas Regulatory Program and Abandoned Mine Land Reclamation Plan [SPATS No. KS-017-FOR] received February 25, 1998, pursuant to 5 U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A); to the Committee on Resources.

7853. A letter from the Director, Office of Surface Mining Reclamation and Enforcement, transmitting the Office's final rule--Louisiana Regulatory Program [SPATS No. LA-015-FOR] received March 6, 1998, pursuant to 5 U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A); to the Committee on Resources.

7854. A letter from the Secretary, Judicial Conference of the United States, transmitting a draft of proposed legislation to authorize the appointment of additional bankruptcy judges, pursuant to 28 U.S.C. 152(b)(2); to the Committee on the Judiciary.

7855. A letter from the President and Chief Executive Officer, Little League Baseball, transmitting the organization's annual report for the fiscal year ending September 30, 1997, pursuant to 36 U.S.C. 1084(b); to the Committee on the Judiciary.

7856. A letter from the Assistant Attorney General, Office of Legislative Affairs, transmitting a draft of proposed legislation to repeal section 310 of Public Law 99-554; to the Committee on the Judiciary.

7857. A letter from the Deputy Director, Bureau of Transportation Statistics, transmitting a report discussing current and emerging information needs for transportation decision making; to the Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure.

7858. A letter from the Vice President, Government Affairs, National Railroad Passenger Corporation (AMTRAK), transmitting the 1997 Annual Report, and Amtrak's FY 1998 Legislative Report and Grant Request, pursuant to 12 U.S.C. 1701y(f)(2); to the Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure.

7859. A letter from the Chief, Regulations Unit, Internal Revenue Service, transmitting the Service's final rule--Exemption From Tax on Corporations, Certain Trusts [Rev. Rul. 98-15] received March 3, 1998, pursuant to 5 U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A); to the Committee on Ways and Means.

7860. A letter from the Director, Office of Management and Budget, transmitting a report entitled ``The Economic Effects of the Northeast Interstate Dairy Compact,'' pursuant to Public Law 105--86; jointly to the

Committees on Agriculture and Appropriations.

7861. A letter from the Secretary of Transportation, transmitting a final copy of the report, ``Transportation in a World Class Capital''; jointly to the Committees on Transportation and Infrastructure and Government Reform and Oversight.

7862. A letter from the Chair, Medicare Payment Advisory Commission, transmitting a report entitled ``Medicare Payment Policy''; jointly to the Committees on Ways and Means and Commerce.

7863. A letter from the Railroad Retirement Board, transmitting the Board's justification of budget estimates for fiscal year 1999, pursuant to 45 U.S.C. 231f; jointly to the Committees on Appropriations, Transportation and Infrastructure, and Ways and Means.

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SOURCE: Issue: Vol. 144, No. 23 — Daily Edition