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May 12, 2010 sees Congressional Record publish “EXECUTIVE AND OTHER COMMUNICATIONS”

Volume 156, No. 71 covering the 2nd 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 S3641-S3643 on May 12, 2010.

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-5788. A communication from the Administrator of Cotton and Tobacco Programs, Agricultural Marketing Service, Department of Agriculture, transmitting, pursuant to law, the report of a rule entitled ``Cotton Research and Promotion Program: Designation of Cotton-Producing States'' ((Docket No. AMS-CN-10-0027)(CN-08-003)) received in the Office of the President of the Senate on May 10, 2010; to the Committee on Agriculture, Nutrition, and Forestry.

EC-5789. A communication from the Under Secretary of Defense (Personnel and Readiness), Department of Defense, transmitting, pursuant to law, a report relative to the disposition of remains; to the Committee on Armed Services.

EC-5790. A communication from the Secretary of the Treasury, transmitting, pursuant to law, a six-month periodic report on the national emergency with respect to Sudan that was declared in Executive Order 13067 of November 3, 1997; to the Committee on Banking, Housing, and Urban Affairs.

EC-5791. 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

``Prevention of Significant Deterioration (PSD) and Nonattainment New Source Review (NSR): Aggregation'' (FRL No. 9150-5) received in the Office of the President of the Senate on May 11, 2010; to the Committee on Environment and Public Works.

EC-5792. 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 ``Update of Weighted Average Interest Rates, Yield Curves, and Segment Rates'' (Notice No. 2010-40) received in the Office of the President of the Senate on May 11, 2010; to the Committee on Finance.

EC-5793. A communication from the Assistant Legal Adviser for Treaty Affairs, Department of State, transmitting, pursuant to the Case-Zablocki Act, 1 U.S.C. 112b, as amended, the report of the texts and background statements of international agreements, other than treaties (List 2010-0069-2010-0075); to the Committee on Foreign Relations.

EC-5794. A communication from the Assistant Secretary, Legislative Affairs, Department of State, transmitting, pursuant to law, the report of a Determination and Certification under Section 40A of the Arms Export Control Act relative to countries not cooperating fully with United States antiterrorism efforts; to the Committee on Foreign Relations.

EC-5795. 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 amendment to a manufacturing license agreement for the export of defense articles, including, technical data, and defense services to Germany for the manufacture, assembly, and test of parts and components for Turbine Engines and Auxiliary Power Units related to various military aircraft, helicopters, and tanks; to the Committee on Foreign Relations.

EC-5796. 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 amendment to a manufacturing license agreement for the export of defense articles, including, technical data, and defense services for the manufacture of military aircraft engine hot section components specifically, combustion chambers and liners; to the Committee on Foreign Relations.

EC-5797. A communication from the Chairman, National Mediation Board, transmitting, pursuant to law, the report of a rule entitled ``Representation Election Procedure''

(RIN3140-AZ00) received in the Office of the President of the Senate on May 11, 2010; to the Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions.

EC-5798. A communication from the Director, Office of Workers' Compensation Programs, Department of Labor, transmitting, pursuant to law, a report relative to the operations of the Office of Workers' Compensation Programs for fiscal year 2008; to the Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions.

EC-5799. A communication from the Director, Office of Workers' Compensation Programs, Department of Labor, transmitting, pursuant to law, a report relative to the annual audit of the District of Columbia Workmen's Compensation Act Special Fund; to the Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions.

EC-5800. A communication from the Director, Office of Workers' Compensation Programs, Department of Labor, transmitting, pursuant to law, a report relative to the annual audit of the Longshore and Harbor Workers' Compensation Act Special Fund; to the Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions.

EC-5801. A communication from the Chairman, Board of Governors of the Federal Reserve System, transmitting, pursuant to law, the Inspector General's Semiannual Report for the six-month period ending March 31, 2010; to the Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs.

EC-5802. A communication from the Chief of Staff, Media Bureau, Federal Communications Commission, transmitting, pursuant to law, the report of a rule entitled ``Television Broadcasting Services; Seaford, DE'' (MB Docket No. 09-230) received in the Office of the President of the Senate on May 11, 2010; to the Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation.

EC-5803. A communication from the Acting Director of Sustainable Fisheries, National Marine Fisheries Service, Department of Commerce, transmitting, pursuant to law, the report of a rule entitled ``Magnuson-Stevens Fishery Conservation and Management Act Provisions; Fisheries of the Northeastern United States; Northeast Multispecies Fishery; Closure of the Eastern U.S./Canada Management Area''

(RIN0648-XW04) received in the Office of the President of the Senate on May 11, 2010; to the Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation.

EC-5804. A communication from the Acting Director of Sustainable Fisheries, National Marine Fisheries Service, Department of Commerce, transmitting, pursuant to law, the report of a rule entitled ``Fisheries of the Northeastern United States; Scup Fishery; Reduction of Winter I Commercial Possession Limit'' (RIN0648-XV77) received in the Office of the President of the Senate on May 11, 2010; to the Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation.

EC-5805. A communication from the Paralegal Specialist, Federal Aviation Administration, Department of Transportation, transmitting, pursuant to law, the report of a rule entitled ``Relief for U.S. Military and Civilian Personnel Who Are Assigned Outside the United States in Support of U.S. Armed Forces Operations'' ((RIN2120-AJ54)(Docket No. FAA-2009-0923)) received in the Office of the President of the Senate on May 7, 2010; to the Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation.

EC-5806. A communication from the Assistant Chief Counsel for Legislation and Regulations, Maritime Administration, Department of Transportation, transmitting, pursuant to law, the report of a rule entitled ``Administrative Waivers of the Coastwise Trade Laws: New Definition for Eligible Vessel''

(RIN2133-AB76) received in the Office of the President of the Senate on May 7, 2010; to the Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation.

EC-5807. A communication from the Paralegal Specialist, Federal Aviation Administration, Department of Transportation, transmitting, pursuant to law, the report of a rule entitled ``Modification of Jet Routes J-37 and J-55; Northeast United States'' ((RIN2120-AA66)(Docket No. FAA-2010-0003)) received in the Office of the President of the Senate on May 7, 2010; to the Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation.

EC-5808. A communication from the Paralegal Specialist, Federal Aviation Administration, Department of Transportation, transmitting, pursuant to law, the report of a rule entitled ``Establishment of Class E Airspace; Jackson, AL'' ((RIN2120-AA66)(Docket No. FAA-2009-0937)) received in the Office of the President of the Senate on May 7, 2010; to the Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation.

EC-5809. A communication from the Paralegal Specialist, Federal Aviation Administration, Department of Transportation, transmitting, pursuant to law, the report of a rule entitled ``Establishment of Class E Airspace; Fort A.P. Hill, VA'' ((RIN2120-AA66)(Docket No. FAA-2009-0739)) received in the Office of the President of the Senate on May 7, 2010; to the Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation.

EC-5810. A communication from the Paralegal Specialist, Federal Aviation Administration, Department of Transportation, transmitting, pursuant to law, the report of a rule entitled ``Establishment of Class E Airspace; Mountain City, TN'' ((RIN2120-AA66)(Docket No. FAA-2009-0061)) received in the Office of the President of the Senate on May 7, 2010; to the Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation.

EC-5811. A communication from the Paralegal Specialist, Federal Aviation Administration, Department of Transportation, transmitting, pursuant to law, the report of a rule entitled ``Establishment of Class E Airspace; Bonners Ferry, ID'' ((RIN2120-AA66)(Docket No. FAA-2009-1002)) received in the Office of the President of the Senate on May 7, 2010; to the Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation.

EC-5812. A communication from the Paralegal Specialist, Federal Aviation Administration, Department of Transportation, transmitting, pursuant to law, the report of a rule entitled ``Standard Instrument Approach Procedures

(68); Amdt. No. 3366'' (RIN2120-AA65) received in the Office of the President of the Senate on May 7, 2010; to the Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation.

EC-5813. A communication from the Paralegal Specialist, Federal Aviation Administration, Department of Transportation, transmitting, pursuant to law, the report of a rule entitled ``Standard Instrument Approach Procedures

(46); Amdt. No. 3367'' (RIN2120-AA65) received in the Office of the President of the Senate on May 7, 2010; to the Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation.

EC-5814. A communication from the Paralegal Specialist, Federal Aviation Administration, Department of Transportation, transmitting, pursuant to law, the report of a rule entitled ``Standard Instrument Approach Procedures

(56); Amdt. No. 3371'' (RIN2120-AA65) received in the Office of the President of the Senate on May 7, 2010; to the Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation.

EC-5815. A communication from the Paralegal Specialist, Federal Aviation Administration, Department of Transportation, transmitting, pursuant to law, the report of a rule entitled ``Standard Instrument Approach Procedures

(120); Amdt. No. 3370'' (RIN2120-AA65) received in the Office of the President of the Senate on May 7, 2010; to the Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation.

EC-5816. A communication from the Paralegal Specialist, Federal Aviation Administration, Department of Transportation, transmitting, pursuant to law, the report of a rule entitled

``Standard Instrument Approach Procedures (92); Amdt. No. 3368'' (RIN2120-AA65) received in the Office of the President of the Senate on May 7, 2010; to the Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation.

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SOURCE: Congressional Record Vol. 156, No. 71