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May 17, 2007 sees Congressional Record publish “EXECUTIVE COMMUNICATIONS, ETC.”

Volume 153, No. 82 covering the 1st Session of the 110th Congress (2007 - 2008) 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 H5468-H5470 on May 17, 2007.

The publication is reproduced in full below:

EXECUTIVE COMMUNICATIONS, ETC.

Under clause 8 of rule XII, executive communications were taken from the Speaker's table and referred as follows:

1816. A letter from the Comptroller, Department of Defense, transmitting the Secretary's certification that the current Future Years Defense Program (FYDP) fully funds the support costs associated a multi-year procurement for the V-22 Osprey, pursuant to 10 U.S.C. 2306b(i)(1)(A); to the Committee on Armed Services.

1817. A letter from the General, Department of the Army, Department of Defense, transmitting a letter regarding the U.S. Army Training and Doctrine Command (TRADOC); to the Committee on Armed Services.

1818. A letter from the Under Secretary for Personnel and Readiness, Department of Defense, transmitting a letter on the approved retirement of Lieutenant General Steven W. Boutelle, United States Army, and his advancement to the grade of lieutenant general on the retired list; to the Committee on Armed Services.

1819. A letter from the Chairman and President, Export-Import Bank, transmitting a report on transactions involving U.S. exports to Singapore pursuant to Section 2(b)(3) of the Export-Import Bank Act of 1945, as amended; to the Committee on Financial Services.

1820. A letter from the Secretary, Department of Education, transmitting the Department's final rule -- Title I -- Improving the Academic Achievement of the Disadvantaged; Individuals With Disabilities Education Act (IDEA) -- Assistance to States for the Education of Children with Disabilities (RIN: 1810-AA98) received May 14, 2007, pursuant to 5 U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A); to the Committee on Education and Labor.

1821. A letter from the Secretary, Department of Labor, transmitting a copy of proposed legislation entitled,

``Workforce Investment Act Amendments of 2007''; to the Committee on Education and Labor.

1822. A letter from the Chairman, Occupational Safety and Health Review Commission, transmitting the Commission's report on the amount of the acquisitions made from entities that manufacture the articles, materials, or supplies outside of the United States in fiscal year 2006, pursuant to Public Law 109-115, section 837; to the Committee on Education and Labor.

1823. A letter from the Director, International Cooperation, Department of Defense, transmitting Pursuant to Section 27(f) of the Arms Export Control Act and Section 1(f) of Executive Order 11958, Transmittal No. 02-07 informing of an intent to sign the Special Forces Equipment Capability Memorandum of Understanding between the United States and Australia, pursuant to 22 U.S.C. 2767(f); to the Committee on Foreign Affairs.

1824. A letter from the Secretary, Department of the Treasury, transmitting a six month periodic report on the national emergency with respect to the Democratic Republic of the Congo that was declared in Executive Order 13413 of October 27, 2006, pursuant to 50 U.S.C. 1641(c); to the Committee on Foreign Affairs.

1825. A letter from the Secretary, Department of the Treasury, transmitting as required by Executive Order 13313 of July 31, 2003, a six-month periodic report on the national emergency with respect to the Development Fund for Iraq that was declared in Executive Order 13303 of May 22, 2003, pursuant to 50 U.S.C. 1641(c); to the Committee on Foreign Affairs.

1826. A letter from the Secretary, Department of the Treasury, transmitting as required by Executive Order 13313 of July 31, 2003 a six-month periodic report on the national emergency with respect to Burma declared by Executive Order 13047 of May 20, 1997, pursuant to 50 U.S.C. 1641(c); to the Committee on Foreign Affairs.

1827. A letter from the Secretary, Department of the Treasury, transmitting a six month periodic report on the national emergency with respect to Sudan that was declared in Executive Order 13067 of November 3, 1997, pursuant to 50 U.S.C. 1641(c); to the Committee on Foreign Affairs.

1828. A letter from the Assistant Legal Adviser for Treaty Affairs, Department of State, transmitting Copies of international agreements, other than treaties, entered into by the United States, pursuant to 1 U.S.C. 112b; to the Committee on Foreign Affairs.

1829. A letter from the Chairman, Council of the District of Columbia, transmitting a copy of D.C. ACT 17-39, ``Human Papillomavirus Vaccination and Reporting Act of 2007,'' pursuant to D.C. Code section 1-233(c)(1); to the Committee on Oversight and Government Reform.

1830. A letter from the Chairman, Council of the District of Columbia, transmitting a copy of D.C. ACT 17-40,

``Looraine H. Whitlock Memorial Bridge Designation Act of 2007,'' pursuant to D.C. Code section 1-233(c)(1); to the Committee on Oversight and Government Reform.

1831. A letter from the Chairman, Council of the District of Columbia, transmitting a copy of D.C. ACT 17-41, ``Verizon Center Sales Tax Revenue Bond Approval Act of 2007,'' pursuant to D.C. Code section 1-233(c)(1); to the Committee on Oversight and Government Reform.

1832. A letter from the District of Columbia Auditor, Office of the District of Columbia Auditor, transmitting a report entitled, ``Letter Report: Auditor's Concerns Regarding Matters that May Adversely Affect the Financial Operations of the District of Columbia Water and Sewer Authority,'' pursuant to D.C. Code section 47-117(d); to the Committee on Oversight and Government Reform.

1833. A letter from the Director, Office of Management, Department of Energy, transmitting the Department's Year 2006 Inventory of Commercial Activities, as required by the Federal Activities Reform Act of 1997, Pub. L. 105-270; to the Committee on Oversight and Government Reform.

1834. A letter from the Assistant Administrator, OARM, Environmental Protection Agency, transmitting a report pursuant to the Federal Vacancies Reform Act of 1998; to the Committee on Oversight and Government Reform.

1835. A letter from the Chief, Regulations and Administrative Law, Department of Homeland Security, transmitting the Department's final rule -- Special Local Regulation: ULHRA Hydroplane Rces, Columbia Park, Kennewick, Washington. [CGD13-07-013] (RIN: 1625-AA00) received May 14, 2007, pursuant to 5 U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A); to the Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure.

1836. A letter from the Chief, Regulations and Administrative Law, Department of Homeland Security, transmitting the Department's final rule -- Special Local Regulations for Marine Events; Western Branch, Elizabeth River, Portsmouth, VA [CGD05-07-013] (RIN: 1625-AA08) received May 14, 2007, pursuant to 5 U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A); to the Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure.

1837. A letter from the Chief, Regulations and Administrative Law, Department of Homeland Security, transmitting the Department's final rule -- Special Local Regulations for Marine Events; Martin Lagoon, Middle River, MD [CGD05-07-009] (RIN: 1625-AA08) received May 14, 2007, pursuant to 5 U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A); to the Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure.

1838. A letter from the Chief, Regulations and Administrative Law, Department of Homeland Security, transmitting the Department's final rule -- Drawbridge Operation Regulation; Venetian Causeway (West) Drawbridge, Atlantic Intracoastal Waterway, Mile 1088.6, and Venetian Causeway (East) Drawbridge, Biscayne Bay, Miami, Miami-Dade County, FL [CGD07-06-050] (RIN: 1625-AA09) received May 14, 2007, pursuant to 5 U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A); to the Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure.

1839. A letter from the Chief, Regulations and Administrative Law, Department of Homeland Security, transmitting the Department's final rule -- Drawbridge Operation Regulation; Illinois Waterway, Illinois [CGD08-06-013] (RIN: 1625-AA09) received May 14, 2007, pursuant to 5 U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A); to the Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure.

1840. A letter from the Chief, Regulations and Administrative Law, Department of Homeland Security, transmitting the Department's final rule -- Regulated Navigation Area; Cumberland River, Clarksville, TN. [CGD08-07-010] (RIN: 1625-AA11) received May 14, 2007, pursuant to 5 U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A); to the Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure.

1841. A letter from the Chief, Regulations and Administrative Law, Department of Homeland Security, transmitting the Department's final rule -- Drawbridge Operation Regulations; Charles River and its tributaries, Boston, MA [CGD01-07-048] (RIN: 1625-AA09) received May 14, 2007, pursuant to 5 U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A); to the Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure.

1842. A letter from the Chief, Regulations and Administrative Law, Department of Homeland Security, transmitting the Department's final rule -- Drawbridge Operation Regulations; Intracoastal Waterway (ICW); Inside Thorofare, Atlantic City, NJ [CGD05-07-047] (RIN: 1625-AA-09) received May 14, 2007, pursuant to 5 U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A); to the Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure.

1843. A letter from the Chief, Regulations and Administrative Law, Department of Homeland Security, transmitting the Department's final rule -- Drawbridge Operation Regulation; Venetian Causeway (West) Drawbridge, Atlantic Intracoastal Waterway, Mile 1088.6, and Venetian Causeway (East) Drawbridge, Biscayne Bay, Miami, Miami-Dade County, FL; Correction [CGD07-06-050] (RIN: 1625-AA09) received May 14, 2007, pursuant to 5 U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A); to the Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure.

1844. A letter from the Chief, Regulations and Administrative Law, Department of Homeland Security, transmitting the Department's final rule -- Safety Zone; Celebration 2007, Appomattox River, Hopewell, VA [CCGD05-07-024] (RIN: 1625-AA00) received May 14, 2007, pursuant to 5 U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A); to the Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure.

1845. A letter from the Chief, Regulations and Administrative Law, Department of Homeland Security, transmitting the Department's final rule -- Safety Zone; Florence Rhodie Days Fireworks Display, Siuslaw River, Florence, OR [CGD13-07-012] (RIN: 1625-AA00) received May 14, 2007, pursuant to 5 U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A); to the Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure.

1846. A letter from the Chief, Regulations and Administrative Law, Department of Homeland Security, transmitting the Department's final rule -- Safety Zone: Willoughby Point located on Langley Air Force Base, Back River, Hampton, VA. [CCGD05-07-023] (RIN: 1625-AAOO) received May 14, 2007, pursuant to 5 U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A); to the Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure.

1847. A letter from the Chief, Regulations and Administrative Law, Department of Homeland Security, transmitting the Department's final rule -- Safety Zone; Michigan Aerospace Challenge, Muskegon Lake, Muskegon, MI.

[CGD09-07-011] (RIN: 1625-AA00) received May 14, 2007, pursuant to 5 U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A); to the Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure.

1848. A letter from the Chief, Regulations and Administrative Law, Department of Homeland Security, transmitting the Department's final rule -- Safety Zone; Fireworks Display, Potomac River, Oxon Hill, MD [CGD05-07-034] (RIN: 1625-AA00) received May 14, 2007, pursuant to 5 U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A); to the Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure.

1849. A letter from the Chief, Regulations and Administrative Law, Department of Homeland Security, transmitting the Department's final rule -- Safety Zone; Intracoastal Waterway, Treasure Island, Florida [COTP Sector St. Petersburg 07-048] (RIN: 1625-AA00) received May 14, 2007, pursuant to 5 U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A); to the Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure.

1850. A letter from the Chief, Regulations and Administrative Law, Department of Homeland Security, transmitting the Department's final rule -- Safety Zone; South Portland, Maine, Gulf Blasting Project [CGD01-07-33]

(RIN: 1625-AA00) received May 14, 2007, pursuant to 5 U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A); to the Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure.

1851. A letter from the Chief, Regulations and Administrative Law, Department of Homeland Security, transmitting the Department's final rule -- Safety Zone: Satellite Launch, NASA Wallops Flight Facility, Wallops Island, VA. [CCGD05-07-035] (RIN: 1625-AA00) received May 14, 2007, pursuant to 5 U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A); to the Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure.

1852. A letter from the Chief, Regulations and Administrative Law, Department of Homeland Security, transmitting the Department's final rule -- Safety Zone; Kimmelman's Wedding Party Fireworks Display, San Francisco Bay, CA [COTP San Francisco Bay 07-007] (RIN: 1625-AA00) received May 14, 2007, pursuant to 5 U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A); to the Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure.

1853. A letter from the Chief, Regulations and Administrative Law, Department of Homeland Security, transmitting the Department's final rule -- Safety Zone; Port Pirate Festival Fireworks, Port Washington Harbor, Port Washington, WI. [CGD09-07-015] (RIN: 1625-AA00) received May 14, 2007, pursuant to 5 U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A); to the Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure.

1854. A letter from the Chief, Regulations and Administrative Law, Department of Homeland Security, transmitting the Department's final rule -- Safety Zone; Fireworks Display, Pamlico River, Washington, North Carolina

[CGD05-07-040] (RIN: 1625-AA00) received May 14, 2007, pursuant to 5 U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A); to the Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure.

1855. A letter from the Chief, Regulations and Administrative Law, Department of Homeland Security, transmitting the Department's final rule -- Safety Zone; KFOG

``Kaboom'' Fireworks Display, San Francisco Bay, CA [COTP San Francisco Bay 07-006] (RIN: 1625-AA00) received May 14, 2007, pursuant to 5 U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A); to the Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure.

1856. A letter from the Program Analyst, Department of Transportation, transmitting the Department's final rule -- Airworthiness Directives; Airbus Model A320 Airplanes [Docket No. FAA-2006-26595; Directorate Identifier 2006-NM-208-AD; Amendment 39-14998; AD 2007-06-17] (RIN: 2120-AA64) received May 10, 2007, pursuant to 5 U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A); to the Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure.

1857. A letter from the Program Analyst, Department of Transportation, transmitting the Department's final rule -- Airworthiness Directives; Airbus Model A318, A319, A320, and A321 Airplanes [Docket No. FAA-2006-26272; Directorate Identifier 2006-NM-153-AD; Amendment 39-14999; AD 2007-06-18]

(RIN: 2120-AA64) received May 10, 2007, pursuant to 5 U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A); to the Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure.

1858. A letter from the Program Analyst, Department of Transportation, transmitting the Department's final rule -- Airworthiness Directives; Eurocopter France Model AS350B, AS350B1, AS350B2, AS350B3, AS350BA, AS350C, AS350D, and AS350D1 Helicopters [Docket No. FAA-2006-25085; Directorate Identifier 2006-SW-02-AD; Amendment 39-14996; AD 2007-06-15]

(RIN: 2120-AA64) received May 10, 2007, pursuant to 5 U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A); to the Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure.

1859. A letter from the Program Analyst, Department of Transportation, transmitting the Department's final rule -- Modification of Class E Airspace; Peru, IL [Docket No. FAA-2007-27110; Airspace Docket No. 07-AGL-1] (RIN: 2120-AA66) received May 4, 2007, pursuant to 5 U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A); to the Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure.

1860. A letter from the Program Analyst, Department of Transportation, transmitting the Department's final rule -- Changes to the Definition of Certain Light-Sport Aircraft

[Docket No. FAA-2007-27160; Amendment No. 1-56] (RIN: 2120-AI97) received May 4, 2007, pursuant to 5 U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A); to the Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure.

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SOURCE: Congressional Record Vol. 153, No. 82