Volume 166, No. 153 covering the 2nd Session of the 116th Congress (2019 - 2020) 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 H4322-H4324 on Sept. 4, 2020.
More than half of the Agency's employees are engineers, scientists and protection specialists. The Climate Reality Project, a global climate activist organization, accused Agency leadership in the last five years of undermining its main mission.
The publication is reproduced in full below:
EXECUTIVE COMMUNICATIONS, ETC.
Under clause 2 of rule XIV, executive communications were taken from the Speaker's table and referred as follows:
5168. A letter from the Congressional Assistant II, Board of Governors of the Federal Reserve System, transmitting the Board's final rule -- Rules Regarding Availability of Information [Docket No.: R-1665] (RIN: 7100 AF-51) received August 21, 2020, pursuant to 5 U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A); Public Law 104-121, Sec. 251; (110 Stat. 868); to the Committee on Financial Services.
5169. A letter from the Chief Counsel, FEMA, Department of Homeland Security, transmitting the Department's final rule
-- Suspension of Community Eligibility [Docket ID: FEMA-2020-0005; Internal Agency Docket No.: FEMA-8635] received August 18, 2020, pursuant to 5 U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A); Public Law 104-121, Sec. 251; (110 Stat. 868); to the Committee on Financial Services.
5170. A letter from the Associate General Counsel for Legislation and Regulations, Department of Housing and Urban Development, transmitting the Department's interim final rule
-- Housing Counseling Program: Revision of the Certification Timeline [Docket No.: FR-6215-I-02] (RIN: 2502-ZA34) received August 21, 2020, pursuant to 5 U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A); Public Law 104-121, Sec. 251; (110 Stat. 868); to the Committee on Financial Services.
5171. A letter from the Program Specialist, Chief Counsel's Office, Office of the Comptroller of the Currency, Department of the Treasury, transmitting the Department's interim final rule -- Assessment of Fees [Docket ID: OCC-2020-0024] (RIN: 1557-AE95) received August 3, 2020, pursuant to 5 U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A); Public Law 104-121, Sec. 251; (110 Stat. 868); to the Committee on Financial Services.
5172. A letter from the Senior Legal Advisor for Regulatory Affairs, Office of Investment Security, Department of the Treasury, transmitting the Department's final rule -- Definition of ``Principal Place of Business''; Filing Fees for Notices of Certain Investments in the United States by Foreign Persons and Certain Transactions by Foreign Persons Involving Real Estate in the United States (RIN: 1505-AC63, 1505-AC64, 1505-AC65) received August 21, 2020, pursuant to 5 U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A); Public Law 104-121, Sec. 251; (110 Stat. 868); to the Committee on Financial Services.
5173. A letter from the Assistant General Counsel for Regulatory Programs, Office of Elementary and Secondary Education, Department of Education, transmitting the Department's final regulations -- Indian Education Discretionary Grant Programs; Professional Development Program [Docket ID ED-2019-OESE-0068] (RIN: 1810-AB54) received August 18, 2020, pursuant to 5 U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A); Public Law 104-121, Sec. 251; (110 Stat. 868); to the Committee on Education and Labor.
5174. A letter from the Assistant General Counsel for Regulatory Services, Office of Elementary and Secondary Education, Department of Education, transmitting the Department's final priorities, requirements, definitions, and selection criteria -- Indian Education Discretionary Grants Programs-Native American Language ([email protected]) Program [Docket ID: ED-2019-OESE-0142] received August 18, 2020, pursuant to 5 U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A); Public Law 104-121, Sec. 251; (110 Stat. 868); to the Committee on Education and Labor.
5175. A letter from the Assistant General Counsel for Regulatory Services, Office of Elementary and Secondary Education, Department of Education, transmitting the Department's final regulations -- Indian Education Discretionary Grant Programs; Demonstration Grants for Indian Children and Youth Program [Docket ID: ED-2019-OESE-0126]
(RIN: 1810-AB54) received August 18, 2020, pursuant to 5 U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A); Public Law 104-121, Sec. 251; (110 Stat. 868); to the Committee on Education and Labor.
5176. A letter from the Director, Regulatory Management Division, Environmental Protection Agency, transmitting the Agency's interim final rule -- Revisions to 2 CFR Part 1500
[EPA-HQ-OMS-2020-0018; 10010-32-OMS] received August 18, 2020, pursuant to 5 U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A); Public Law 104-121, Sec. 251; (110 Stat. 868); to the Committee on Energy and Commerce.
5177. A letter from the Director, Regulatory Management Division, Environmental Protection Agency, transmitting the Agency's final rule -- Flupyradifurone; Pesticide Tolerances
[EPA-HQ-OPP-2019-0460; FRL-10010-98] received August 18, 2020, pursuant to 5 U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A); Public Law 104-121, Sec. 251; (110 Stat. 868); to the Committee on Energy and Commerce.
5178. A letter from the Director, Regulatory Management Division, Environmental Protection Agency, transmitting the Agency's final rule -- Environmental Protection Agency Acquisition Regulation (EPAAR); Open Source Software [EPA-HQ-OARM-2018-0743; FRL-10011-94-OMS] received August 18, 2020, pursuant to 5 U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A); Public Law 104-121, Sec. 251; (110 Stat. 868); to the Committee on Energy and Commerce.
5179. A letter from the Director, Regulatory Management Division, Environmental Protection Agency, transmitting the Agency's final rule -- Fludioxonil; Pesticide Tolerances
[EPA-HQ-OPP-2019-0659; FRL-10012-03] received August 18, 2020, pursuant to 5 U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A); Public Law 104-121, Sec. 251; (110 Stat. 868); to the Committee on Energy and Commerce.
5180. A letter from the Director, Regulatory Management Division, Environmental Protection Agency, transmitting the Agency's direct final rule -- New Source Performance Standards and National Emission Standards for Hazardous Air Pollutants; Delegation of Authority to Albuquerque-Bernalillo County Air Quality Control Board [EPA-R06-OAR-2019-0615; FRL-10013-04-Region 6] received August 18, 2020, pursuant to 5 U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A); Public Law 104-121, Sec. 251; (110 Stat. 868); to the Committee on Energy and Commerce.
5181. A letter from the Director, Regulatory Management Division, Environmental Protection Agency, transmitting the Agency's final rule -- Use of Lead Free Pipes, Fittings, Fixtures, Solder, and Flux for Drinking Water [EPA-HQ-OW-2015-0680; FRL-10012-43-OW] (RIN: 2040-AF55) received August 18, 2020, pursuant to 5 U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A); Public Law 104-121, Sec. 251; (110 Stat. 868); to the Committee on Energy and Commerce.
5182. A letter from the Director, Regulatory Management Division, Environmental Protection Agency, transmitting the Agency's final rule -- Hazardous and Solid Waste Management System: Disposal of Coal Combustion Residuals from Electric Utilities; A Holistic Approach to Closure Part A: Deadline to Initiate Closure [EPA-HQ-OLEM-2019-0172 and EPA-HQ-OLEM-2018-0524; FRL-10013-20-OLEM] (RIN: 2050-AH10) received August18, 2020, pursuant to 5 U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A); Public Law 104-121, Sec. 251; (110 Stat. 868); to the Committee on Energy and Commerce.
5183. A letter from the Director, Regulatory Management Division, Environmental Protection Agency, transmitting the Agency's final rule -- Final Determination to Approve Site Specific Flexibility for the Cocopah Landfill [EPA-R09-RCRA-2018-0568; FRL-10011-63-Region 9] received July 30, 2020, pursuant to 5 U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A); Public Law 104-121, Sec. 251; (110 Stat. 868); to the Committee on Energy and Commerce.
5184. A letter from the Deputy Chief, Public Safety and Homeland Security Bureau, Federal Communications Commission, transmitting the Commission's final rule -- Wireless E911 Location Accuracy Requirements [PS Docket No.: 07-114] received August 21, 2020, pursuant to 5 U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A); Public Law 104-121, Sec. 251; (110 Stat. 868); to the Committee on Energy and Commerce.
5185. A letter from the Director, Regulations Policy and Management Staff, Food and Drug Administration, Department of Health and Human Services, transmitting the Department's final rule -- Postmarketing Safety Reports for Approved New Animal Drugs; Electronic Submission Requirements [Docket No.: FDA-2017-N-6381] (RIN: 0910-AH51) received August 21, 2020, pursuant to 5 U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A); Public Law 104-121, Sec. 251; (110 Stat. 868); to the Committee on Energy and Commerce.
5186. A letter from the Director, Regulations Policy and Management Staff, Food and Drug Administration, Department of Health and Human Services, transmitting the Department's final rule -- Food Additives Permitted in Feed and Drinking Water of Animals; Chromium Propionate [Docket No.: FDA-2018-F-3347] received August 21,2020, pursuant to 5 U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A); Public Law 104-121, Sec. 251; (110 Stat. 868); to the Committee on Energy and Commerce.
5187. A letter from the Director, Office of Congressional Affairs, Nuclear Regulatory Commission, transmitting the Commission's issuance of regulatory guide -- Standard Format and Content of License Applications for Receipt and Storage of Unirradiated Power Reactor Fuel and Associated Radioactive Material at a Nuclear Power Plant [Regulatory Guide 3.15, Revision 2] received August 18, 2020, pursuant to 5 U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A); Public Law 104-121, Sec. 251; (110 Stat. 868); to the Committee on Energy and Commerce.
5188. A letter from the Acting General Counsel, Office of General Counsel, Federal Energy Regulatory Commission, transmitting the Commission's final rule -- Filing Requirement for Electric Utility Service Agreements, Electricity Market Transparency Provisions of Section 220 of the Federal Power Act, Revisions to Electric Quarterly Report Filing Process, Electric Quarterly Reports [Docket Nos.: RM01-8-000, RM10-12-000, RM12-3-000, ER02-2001-000] received August 21, 2020, pursuant to 5 U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A); Public Law 104-121, Sec. 251; (110 Stat. 868); to the Committee on Energy and Commerce.
5189. A letter from the Attorney-Advisor, Wireline Competition Bureau, Federal Communications Commission, transmitting the Commission's final rule -- Rates for Interstate Inmate Calling Services [WC Docket No.: 12-375] received August 21, 2020, pursuant to 5 U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A); Public Law 104-121, Sec. 251; (110 Stat. 868); to the Committee on Energy and Commerce.
5190. A letter from the Chairman, Council of the District of Columbia, transmitting D.C. Act 23-350, ``New Hospital at St. Elizabeths Amendment Act of 2020'', pursuant to Public Law 93-198, Sec. 602(c)(1); (87 Stat. 814); to the Committee on Oversight and Reform.
5191. A letter from the Chairman, Council of the District of Columbia, transmitting D.C. Act 23-389, ``Pregnancy as a Qualifying Event Act of 2020'', pursuant to Public Law 93-198, Sec. 602(c)(1); (87 Stat. 814); to the Committee on Oversight and Reform.
5192. A letter from the Chairman, Council of the District of Columbia, transmitting D.C. Act 23-388, ``Hearing Aid Sales Amendment Act of 2020'', pursuant to Public Law 93-198, Sec. 602(c)(1); (87 Stat. 814); to the Committee on Oversight and Reform.
5193. A letter from the Chairman, Council of the District of Columbia, transmitting D.C. Act 23-387, ``Access to Biosimilars Amendment Act of 2020'', pursuant to Public Law 93-198, Sec. 602(c)(1); (87 Stat. 814); to the Committee on Oversight and Reform.
5194. A letter from the Chairman, Council of the District of Columbia, transmitting D.C. Act 23-390, ``Postpartum Coverage Expansion Amendment Act of 2020'', pursuant to Public Law 93-198, Sec. 602(c)(1); (87 Stat. 814); to the Committee on Oversight and Reform.
5195. A letter from the Chairman, Council of the District of Columbia, transmitting D.C. Act 23-386, ``Window Blind and Drape Cord Safety Notification Act of 2020'', pursuant to Public Law 93-198, Sec. 602(c)(1); (87 Stat. 814); to the Committee on Oversight and Reform.
5196. A letter from the Chairman, Council of the District of Columbia, transmitting D.C. Act 23-391, ``Black Lives Matter Plaza Designation Temporary Act of 2020'', pursuant to Public Law 93-198, Sec. 602(c)(1); (87 Stat. 814); to the Committee on Oversight and Reform.
5197. A letter from the Chairman, Council of the District of Columbia, transmitting D.C. Act 23-392, ``Appraisal Management Company Regulation Temporary Act of 2020'', pursuant to Public Law 93-198, Sec. 602(c)(1); (87 Stat. 814); to the Committee on Oversight and Reform.
5198. A letter from the Chairman, Council of the District of Columbia, transmitting D.C. Act 23-394, ``Investigating Maternal Mortalities Temporary Amendment Act of 2020'', pursuant to Public Law 93-198, Sec. 602(c)(1); (87 Stat. 814); to the Committee on Oversight and Reform.
5199. A letter from the Chairman, Council of the District of Columbia, transmitting D.C. Act 23-395, ``Concealed Pistol Licensing Review Board Membership Temporary Amendment Act of 2020'', pursuant to Public Law 93-198, Sec. 602(c)(1); (87 Stat. 814); to the Committee on Oversight and Reform.
5200. A letter from the Chairman, Council of the District of Columbia, transmitting D.C. Act 23-396, ``Commercial Insurance Claim Tolling Temporary Act of 2020'', pursuant to Public Law 93-198, Sec. 602(c)(1); (87 Stat. 814); to the Committee on Oversight and Reform.
5201. A letter from the Chairman, Council of the District of Columbia, transmitting D.C. Act 23-397, ``Adams Morgan BID Tax Temporary Amendment Act of 2020'', pursuant to Public Law 93-198, Sec. 602(c)(1); (87 Stat. 814); to the Committee on Oversight and Reform.
5202. A letter from the Chairman, Council of the District of Columbia, transmitting D.C. Act 23-398, ``Standby Guardian Temporary Amendment Act of 2020'', pursuant to Public Law 93-198, Sec. 602(c)(1); (87 Stat. 814); to the Committee on Oversight and Reform.
5203. A letter from the Chairman, Council of the District of Columbia, transmitting D.C. Act 23-400, ``Reunion Square Tax Increment Financing Temporary Amendment Act of 2020'', pursuant to Public Law 93-198, Sec. 602(c)(1); (87 Stat. 814); to the Committee on Oversight and Reform.
5204. A letter from the Chairman, Council of the District of Columbia, transmitting D.C. Act 23-401, ``Business Support Grants Temporary Amendment Act of 2020'', pursuant to Public Law 93-198, Sec. 602(c)(1); (87 Stat. 814); to the Committee on Oversight and Reform.
5205. A letter from the Chairman, Council of the District of Columbia, transmitting D.C. Act 23-402, ``Performing Arts Promotion Temporary Amendment Act of 2020'', pursuant to Public Law 93-198, Sec. 602(c)(1); (87 Stat. 814); to the Committee on Oversight and Reform.
5206. A letter from the Chairman, Council of the District of Columbia, transmitting D.C. Act 23-349, ``Connected Transportation Network Temporary Act of 2020'', pursuant to Public Law 93-198, Sec. 602(c)(1); (87 Stat. 814); to the Committee on Oversight and Reform.
5207. A letter from the Chairman, Council of the District of Columbia, transmitting D.C. Act 23-408, ``Fiscal Year 2021 Local Budget Act of 2020'', pursuant to Public Law 93-198, Sec. 602(c)(1); (87 Stat. 814); to the Committee on Oversight and Reform.
5208. A letter from the Chairman, Council of the District of Columbia, transmitting D.C. Act 23-393, ``Criminal Justice Coordinating Council Information Sharing Temporary Amendment Act of 2020'', pursuant to Public Law 93-198, Sec. 602(c)(1);
(87 Stat. 814); to the Committee on Oversight and Reform.
5209. A letter from the Chairman, Council of the District of Columbia, transmitting D.C. Act 23-407, ``Fiscal Year 2021 Budget Support Act of 2020'', pursuant to Public Law 93-198, Sec. 602(c)(1); (87 Stat. 814); to the Committee on Oversight and Reform.
5210. A letter from the Legal Yeoman, U.S. Coast Guard, Department of Homeland Security, transmitting the Department's temporary final rule -- Safety Zone; Pier 45 Fire Cleanup and Potential Marine Debris, San Francisco Bay, San Francisco, CA [Docket Number: USCG-2020-0283] (RIN: 1625-AA00) received August 18, 2020, pursuant to 5 U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A); Public Law 104-121, Sec. 251; (110 Stat. 868); to the Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure.
5211. A letter from the Legal Yeoman, U.S. Coast Guard, Department of Homeland Security, transmitting the Department's final rule -- Drawbridge Operation Regulation; Chelsea River, Chelsea, MA [Docket No.: USCG-2019-0809] (RIN: 1625-AA09) received August 18, 2020, pursuant to 5 U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A); Public Law 104-121, Sec. 251; (110 Stat. 868); to the Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure.
5212. A letter from the Chairman, Federal Maritime Commission, transmitting the Commission's Policy Statement -- Policy Statement on Passenger Vessel Financial Responsibility
[Docket No.: 20-13] received August 18, 2020, pursuant to 5 U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A); Public Law 104-121, Sec. 251; (110 Stat. 868); to the Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure.
5213. A letter from the Director, Office of Regulation Policy and Management, Office of the Secretary (00REG), Department of Veterans Affairs, transmitting the Department's interim final rule -- Extension of Veterans' Group Life Insurance (VGLI) Application Period in Response to the COVID-19 Public Health Emergency (RIN: 2900-AQ98) received August 18, 2020, pursuant to 5 U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A); Public Law 104-121, Sec. 251; (110 Stat. 868); to the Committee on Veterans' Affairs.
5214. A letter from the Director, Office of Regulation Policy and Management, Office of the Secretary (00REG), Department of Veterans Affairs, transmitting the Department's final rule -- Servicemembers' Group Life Insurance-Definition of Member's Stillborn Child for Purposes of Coverage (RIN: 2900-AQ49) received August 18, 2020, pursuant to 5 U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A); Public Law 104-121, Sec. 251; (110 Stat. 868); to the Committee on Veterans' Affairs.
5215. A letter from the Director, Office of Regulation Policy and Management, Office of the Secretary (00REG), Department of Veterans Affairs, transmitting the Department's final rule -- VA Acquisition Regulation: Administrative and Information Matters; Publicizing Contract Actions; and Termination of Contracts (RIN: 2900-AQ77) received August 18, 2020, pursuant to 5 U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A); Public Law 104-121, Sec. 251; (110 Stat. 868); to the Committee on Veterans' Affairs.
5216. A letter from the Director, Office of Regulation Policy and Management, Office of the Secretary (00REG), Department of Veterans Affairs, transmitting the Department's final rule -- Veterans Employment Pay for Success Grant Program (RIN: 2900-AP72) received August 18, 2020, pursuant to 5 U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A); Public Law 104-121, Sec. 251; (110 Stat. 868); to the Committee on Veterans' Affairs.
5217. A letter from the Program Specialist, Chief Counsel's Office, Office of the Comptroller of the Currency, Department of the Treasury, transmitting the Department's final rule -- Other Real Estate Owned and Technical Amendments [Docket ID: OCC-2019-0004] (RIN: 1557-AE91) received August 3, 2020, pursuant to 5 U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A); Public Law 104-121, Sec. 251; (110 Stat. 868); to the Committee on Financial Services.
5218. A letter from the Chief, Publications and Regulations Branch, Internal Revenue Service, transmitting the Service's IRB only rule -- Guidance on Reporting Qualified Sick Leave Wages and Qualified Family Leave Wages Paid Pursuant to the Families First Coronavirus Response Act [Notice 2020-54] received August 4, 2020, pursuant to 5 U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A); Public Law 104-121, Sec. 251; (110 Stat. 868); to the Committee on Ways and Means.
5219. A letter from the Chief, Publications and Regulations Branch, Internal Revenue Service, transmitting the Service's IRB only rule -- Indexing adjustments for certain provisions under Sec. 36B of the Internal Revenue Service Code (Rev. Proc. 2020-36) received August 21, 2020, pursuant to 5 U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A); Public Law 104-121, Sec. 251; (110 Stat. 868); to the Committee on Ways and Means.
5220. A letter from the Chief, Publications and Regulations Branch, Internal Revenue Service, transmitting the Service's IRB only rule -- Additional Relief with Respect to Deadlines under Section 501(r)(3) Applicable to Hospital Organizations Affected by the Ongoing Coronavirus Disease 2019 Pandemic
[Notice 2020-56] received August 18, 2020, pursuant to 5 U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A); Public Law 104-121, Sec. 251; (110 Stat. 868); to the Committee on Ways and Means.
5221. A letter from the Chief, Publications and Regulations Bank, Internal Revenue Service, transmitting the Service's final regulations -- Preparer Tax Identification Number
(PTIN) User Fee Update [TD 9903] (RIN: 1545-BP43) received August 18, 2020, pursuant to 5 U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A); Public Law 104-121, Sec. 251; (110 Stat. 868); to the Committee on Ways and Means.
5222. A letter from the Regulations Writer, Federal Register Liaison, Office of Regulations and Reports Clearance, Social Security Administration, transmitting the Administration's final rule -- Extension of Expiration Dates for Three Body System Listings [Docket No.: SSA-2020-0016]
(RIN: 0960-AI48) received August 3, 2020, pursuant to 5 U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A); Public Law 104-121, Sec. 251; (110 Stat. 868); to the Committee on Ways and Means.
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