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Feb. 25, 2002 sees Congressional Record publish “EXECUTIVE AND OTHER COMMUNICATIONS”

Volume 148, No. 16 covering the 2nd Session of the 107th Congress (2001 - 2002) 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 S1000-S1004 on Feb. 25, 2002.

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-5396. A communication from the Regulations Officer, Federal Highway Administration, Department of Transportation, transmitting, pursuant to law, the report of a rule entitled

``Design Standards for Highways'' (RIN2125-AE89) received on February 14, 2002; to the Committee on Environment and Public Works.

EC-5397. A communication from the Under Secretary of Defense, Comptroller, transmitting, pursuant to law, a report concerning violations of the Antideficiency Act, case number 97-12, relative to Shaw Air Force Base, South Carolina; to the Committee on Appropriations.

EC-5398. A communication from the Chief of the Regulations Branch, United States Customs Service, Department of the Treasury, transmitting, pursuant to law, the report of a rule entitled ``Andean Trade Preference Act'' (RIN1515-AD03) received on February 14, 2002; to the Committee on Finance.

EC-5399. A communication from the Chairman of the Council of the District of Columbia, transmitting, pursuant to law, a report on D.C. Act 14-267, ``Housing Act of 2002''; to the Committee on Governmental Affairs.

EC-5400. A communication from the Assistant Secretary of Legislative Affairs, Department of State, transmitting, pursuant to law, the report of a rule entitled

``Documentation of Nonimmigrants under the Immigration and Nationality Act, As Amended: Automatic Visa Revalidation''

(22 CFR Part 41); to the Committee on Foreign Relations.

EC-5401. A communication from the Assistant Secretary of Legislative Affairs, Department of State, transmitting, pursuant to law, the Forty-Ninth Annual Report Concerning United States Contributions to International Organizations for Fiscal Year 2000; to the Committee on Foreign Relations.

EC-5402. A communication from the Assistant Secretary of Legislative Affairs, Department of State, transmitting, pursuant to the Arms Export Control Act, a report relative to the certification of a proposed license for the export of defense articles or defense services sold commercially under a contract in the amount of $50,000,000 or more to Egypt; to the Committee on Foreign Relations.

EC-5403. A communication from the Assistant Secretary of Legislative Affairs, Department of State, transmitting, pursuant to the Arms Export Control Act, a report relative to the certification of a proposed manufacturing license agreement with Switzerland; to the Committee on Foreign Relations.

EC-5404. A communication from the Assistant Secretary of Legislative Affairs, Department of State, transmitting, pursuant to the Arms Export Control Act, a report relative to the certification of a proposed manufacturing license agreement with the United Kingdom; to the Committee on Foreign Relations.

EC-5405. A communication from the Assistant Legal Adviser for Treaty Affairs, Department of State, transmitting, pursuant to law, the report of the texts and background statements of international agreements, other than treaties; to the Committee on Foreign Relations.

EC-5406. A communication from the Chief of Regulations and Administrative Law, United States Coast Guard, Department of Transportation, transmitting, pursuant to law, the report of a rule entitled ``Safety/Security Zone Regulations; Naval Amphibious Base, San Diego Bay, CA'' ((RIN2115-AA97)(2002-0027)) received on February 11, 2002; to the Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation.

EC-5407. A communication from the Chief of Regulations and Administrative Law, United States Coast Guard, Department of Transportation, transmitting, pursuant to law, the report of a rule entitled ``Safety/Security Zone Regulations: Ports of Charleston and Georgetown, SC'' ((RIN2115-AA97)(2002-0028)) received on February 11, 2002; to the Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation.

EC-5408. A communication from the Chief of Regulations and Administrative Law, United States Coast Guard, Department of Transportation, transmitting, pursuant to law, the report of a rule entitled ``Safety/Security Zone Regulations: St. Thomas, U.S. Virgin Islands'' ((RIN2115-AA97)(2002-0029)) received on February 11, 2002; to the Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation.

EC-5409. A communication from the Chief of Regulations and Administrative Law, United States Coast Guard, Department of Transportation, transmitting, pursuant to law, the report of a rule entitled ``Safety/Security Zone Regulations: St. Croix, U.S. Virgin Islands'' ((RIN2115-AA97)(2002-0030)) received on February 11, 2002; to the Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation.

EC-5410. A communication from the Chief of Regulations and Administrative Law, United States Coast Guard, Department of Transportation, transmitting, pursuant to law, the report of a rule entitled ``Safety/Security Zone Regulations: Hutchinson Island, St. Lucia, Florida and Turkey Point Biscayne Bay, Florida City, Florida'' ((RIN2115-AA97)(2002-0022)) received on February 11, 2002; to the Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation.

EC-5411. A communication from the Chief of Regulations and Administrative Law, United States Coast Guard, Department of Transportation, transmitting, pursuant to law, the report of a rule entitled ``Safety/Security Zone Regulations: San Diego Bay, CA'' ((RIN2115-AA97)(2002-0024)) received on February 11, 2002; to the Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation.

EC-5412. A communication from the Chief of Regulations and Administrative Law, United States Coast Guard, Department of Transportation, transmitting, pursuant to law, the report of a rule entitled ``Safety/Security Zone Regulations: San Diego Bay'' ((RIN2115-AA97)(2002-00258)) received on February 11, 2002; to the Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation.

EC-5413. A communication from the Chief of Regulations and Administrative Law, United States Coast Guard, Department of Transportation, transmitting, pursuant to law, the report of a rule entitled ``Safety/Security Zone Regulations: Naval Supply Center Pier, San Diego Bay, CA'' ((RIN2115- AA97)(2002-0026)) received on February 11, 2002; to the Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation.

EC-5414. A communication from the Chief of Regulations and Administrative Law, United States Coast Guard, Department of Transportation, transmitting, pursuant to law, the report of a rule entitled ``Drawbridge Regulations: Mississippi River, Iowa and Illinois'' ((RIN2115-AE47)(2002-0022)) received on February 11, 2002; to the Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation.

EC-5415. A communication from the Chief of Regulations and Administrative Law, United States Coast Guard, Department of Transportation, transmitting, pursuant to law, the report of a rule entitled ``Safety/Security Zone Regulations: San Pedro Bay, CA (COTP Los Angeles-Long Beach 02-002)'' ((RIN2115-AA97)(2002-0020)) received on February 11, 2002; to the Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation.

EC-5416. A communication from the Chief of Regulations and Administrative Law, United States Coast Guard, Department of Transportation, transmitting, pursuant to law, the report of a rule entitled ``Safety/Security Zone Regulations: Port Everglades, Fort Lauderdale, Florida (COTP Miami 01-122)''

((RIN2115-AA97)(2002-0021)) received on February 11, 2002; to the Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation.

EC-5417. A communication from the Chief of Regulations and Administrative Law, United States Coast Guard, Department of Transportation, transmitting, pursuant to law, the report of a rule entitled ``Alternate Compliance Program; Incorporation of Offshore Supply Vessels'' ((RIN2115-AG17)(2002-0001)) received on February 11, 2002; to the Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation.

EC-5418. A communication from the Chief of Regulations and Administrative Law, United States Coast Guard, Department of Transportation, transmitting, pursuant to law, the report of a rule entitled ``Right to Appeal; Director, Great Lakes Pilotage'' ((RIN2115-AG11)(2002-0001)) received on February 11, 2002; to the Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation.

EC-5419. A communication from the Chief of Regulations and Administrative Law, United States Coast Guard, Department of Transportation, transmitting, pursuant to law, the report of a rule entitled ``Drawbridge Regulations: Mississippi River, Wisconsin and Minnesota'' ((RIN2115-AE47)(2002-0020)) received on February 11, 2002; to the Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation.

EC-5420. A communication from the Chief of Regulations and Administrative Law, United States Coast Guard, Department of Transportation, transmitting, pursuant to law, the report of a rule entitled ``Drawbridge Regulations: Cheesaquake Creek, NJ'' ((RIN2115-AE47)(2002-0021)) received on February 11, 2002; to the Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation.

EC-5421. A communication from the Program Analyst of the Federal Aviation Administration, Department of Transportation, transmitting, pursuant to law, the report of a rule entitled ``Airworthiness Directives: Boeing Model 757 Series Airplanes'' ((RIN2120-AA64)(2002-0089)) received on February 11, 2002; to the Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation.

EC-5422. A communication from the Program Analyst of the Federal Aviation Administration, Department of Transportation, transmitting, pursuant to law, the report of a rule entitled ``Airworthiness Directives: Eurocopter France Model AS332L2 Helicopters'' ((RIN2120-AA64)(2002-0094)) received on February 11, 2002; to the Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation.

EC-5423. A communication from the Program Analyst of the Federal Aviation Administration, Department of Transportation, transmitting, pursuant to law, the report of a rule entitled ``Airworthiness Directives: Eurocopter Deutschland Model EC135 Helicopters'' ((RIN2120-AA64)(2002-0093)) received on February 11, 2002; to the Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation.

EC-5424. A communication from the Program Analyst of the Federal Aviation Administration, Department of Transportation, transmitting, pursuant to law, the report of a rule entitled ``Airworthiness Directives: Eurocopter France Model AS350B, B1, B2, BA, D, and AS355E Helicopters''

((RIN2120-AA64)(2002-0092)) received on February 11, 2002; to the Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation.

EC-5425. A communication from the Program Analyst of the Federal Aviation Administration, Department of Transportation, transmitting, pursuant to law, the report of a rule entitled ``Airworthiness Directives: Dornier Model 328 Series Airplanes Equipped with Honeywell GP-300 Guidance and Display Controller'' ((RIN2120-AA64)(2002-0091)) received on February 11, 2002; to the Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation.

EC-5426. A communication from the Program Analyst of the Federal Aviation Administration, Department of Transportation, transmitting, pursuant to law, the report of a rule entitled ``Airworthiness Directives: Airbus Model A330 Series Airplanes'' ((RIN2120-AA64)(2002-0098)) received on February 11, 2002; to the Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation.

EC-5427. A communication from the Program Analyst of the Federal Aviation Administration, Department of Transportation, transmitting, pursuant to law, the report of a rule entitled ``Airworthiness Directives: Dornier Model 328-300 Series Airplanes'' ((RIN2120-AA64)(2002-0097)) received on February 11, 2002; to the Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation.

EC-5428. A communication from the Program Analyst of the Federal Aviation Administration, Department of Transportation, transmitting, pursuant to law, the report of a rule entitled ``Airworthiness Directives: Grob-Werke Gmbh and Co KG Models G102 Club Astir III, IIIb, and G102 Standar Astir III Sailplanes'' ((RIN2120-AA64)(2002-0096)) received on February 11, 2002; to the Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation.

EC-5429. A communication from the Program Analyst of the Federal Aviation Administration, Department of Transportation, transmitting, pursuant to law, the report of a rule entitled ``Airworthiness Directives: Israel Aircraft Industries, Ird. Model Galaxy Airplanes'' ((RIN2120-AA64)(2002-0095)) received on February 11, 2002; to the Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation.

EC-5430. A communication from the Program Analyst of the Federal Aviation Administration, Department of Transportation, transmitting, pursuant to law, the report of a rule entitled ``Airworthiness Directives: BAE Systems Limited Model Avro 146 RJ Series Airplanes'' ((RIN2120-AA64)(2002-0101)) received on February 11, 2002; to the Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation.

EC-5431. A communication from the Program Analyst of the Federal Aviation Administration, Department of Transportation, transmitting, pursuant to law, the report of a rule entitled ``Airworthiness Directives: Airbus Model A319, A320, and A321 Series Airplanes'' ((RIN2120-AA64)(2002-0100)) received on February 11, 2002; to the Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation.

EC-5432. A communication from the Program Analyst of the Federal Aviation Administration, Department of Transportation, transmitting, pursuant to law, the report of a rule entitled ``Airworthiness Directives: Airbus Model A319, A320, and A321 Series Airplanes'' ((RIN2120-AA64)(2002-0099)) received on February 11, 2002; to the Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation.

EC-5433. A communication from the Program Analyst of the Federal Aviation Administration, Department of Transportation, transmitting, pursuant to law, the report of a rule entitled ``Safety/Security Zone Regulations: Oahu, Maui, Hawaii, and Kauai, HI (COTP Honolulu 01-008)''

((RIN2115-AA97)(2002-0031)) received on February 11, 2002; to the Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation.

EC-5434. A communication from the Program Analyst of the Federal Aviation Administration, Department of Transportation, transmitting, pursuant to law, the report of a rule entitled ``Airworthiness Directives: Boeing Model 747-100, -200, -300, and 747SR Series Airplanes; Powered by GE CFR-45/50 Pratt and Whitney JT9D Series'' ((RIN2120-AA64)(2002-0104)) received on February 11, 2002; to the Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation.

EC-5435. A communication from the Program Analyst of the Federal Aviation Administration, Department of Transportation, transmitting, pursuant to law, the report of a rule entitled ``Airworthiness Directives: McDonnell Douglas Model DC 9 10, 20, 30, 40, and 50 Series Airplanes; and C-9 Airplanes'' ((RIN2120-AA64)(2002-0103)) received on February 11, 2002; to the Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation.

EC-5436. A communication from the Program Analyst of the Federal Aviation Administration, Department of Transportation, transmitting, pursuant to law, the report of a rule entitled ``Airworthiness Directives: Bombardier Model DHC 8, 100, 200, and 300 Series Airplanes'' ((RIN2120-AA64)(2002-0102)) received on February 11, 2002; to the Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation.

EC-5437. A communication from the Program Analyst of the Federal Aviation Administration, Department of Transportation, transmitting, pursuant to law, the report of a rule entitled ``IFR Altitudes: Miscellaneous Amendments

(21); Amdt. No. 433'' ((RIN2120-AA63)(2002-0001)) received on February 14, 2002; to the Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation.

EC-5438. A communication from the Program Analyst of the Federal Aviation Administration, Department of Transportation, transmitting, pursuant to law, the report of a rule entitled ``Enhanced Security Procedures for Operations at Certain Airports in the Washington, DC Metropolitan Area Special Flight Rules Area'' (RIN2120-AH62) received on February 14, 2002; to the Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation.

EC-5439. A communication from the Program Analyst of the Federal Aviation Administration, Department of Transportation, transmitting, pursuant to law, the report of a rule entitled ``Standard Instrument Approach Procedures; Miscellaneous Amendments (18); Amdt. No. 2089'' ((RIN2120-AA65)(2002-0011)) received on February 14, 2002; to the Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation.

EC-5440. A communication from the Program Analyst of the Federal Aviation Administration, Department of Transportation, transmitting, pursuant to law, the report of a rule entitled ``Establishment of Class E Airspace Area, Kayenta, AZ'' ((RIN2120-AA66)(2002-0024)) received on February 14, 2002; to the Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation.

EC-5441. A communication from the Program Analyst of the Federal Aviation Administration, Department of Transportation, transmitting, pursuant to law, the report of a rule entitled ``Amendment to Class D Airspace; Eglin AFB, FL'' ((RIN2120-AA66)(2002-0027)) received on February 14, 2002; to the Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation.

EC-5442. A communication from the Program Analyst of the Federal Aviation Administration, Department of Transportation, transmitting, pursuant to law, the report of a rule entitled ``Revision to Class E Surface Area at Marysville Yuba County Airport, CA'' ((RIN2120-AA66)(2002-0026)) received on February 14, 2002; to the Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation.

EC-5443. A communication from the Program Analyst of the Federal Aviation Administration, Department of Transportation, transmitting, pursuant to law, the report of a rule entitled ``Amendment of Honolulu Class E5 Airspace Area; Honolulu, HI, Airspace'' ((RIN2120-AA66)(2002-0025)) received on February 14, 2002; to the Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation.

EC-5444. A communication from the Program Analyst of the Federal Aviation Administration, Department of Transportation, transmitting, pursuant to law, the report of a rule entitled ``Airworthiness Directives: MD Helicopter, Inc Model MD900 Helicopters'' ((RIN2120-AA64)(2002-0108)) received on February 14, 2002; to the Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation.

EC-5445. A communication from the Program Analyst of the Federal Aviation Administration, Department of Transportation, transmitting, pursuant to law, the report of a rule entitled ``Airworthiness Directives: British Aerospace Model HP 137 Jetstream Mk 1, Jetstream Series 200, Jetstream Series 3101, and Jetstream Model 3201 Airplanes'' ((RIN2120-AA64)(2002-0107)) received on February 14, 2002; to the Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation.

EC-5446. A communication from the Program Analyst of the Federal Aviation Administration, Department of Transportation, transmitting, pursuant to law, the report of a rule entitled ``Airworthiness Directives: GE Aircraft Engines CT7 Series Turboprop Engines'' ((RIN2120-AA64)(2002-0106)) received on February 14, 2002; to the Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation.

EC-5447. A communication from the Program Analyst of the Federal Aviation Administration, Department of Transportation, transmitting, pursuant to law, the report of a rule entitled ``Airworthiness Directives: Pliatus Aircraft Ltd. Model PC 7 Airplanes'' ((RIN2120-AA64)(2002-0105)) received on February 14, 2002; to the Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation.

EC-5448. A communication from the Program Analyst of the Federal Aviation Administration, Department of Transportation, transmitting, pursuant to law, the report of a rule entitled ``Airspace Actions Establishment of Class E Airspace; Bellingham, WA'' ((RIN2120-AA66)(2002-0013)) received on February 14, 2002; to the Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation.

EC-5449. A communication from the Program Analyst of the Federal Aviation Administration, Department of Transportation, transmitting, pursuant to law, the report of a rule entitled ``Establishment of Class E5 Airspace; Union, SC'' ((RIN2120-AA66)(2002-0012)) received on February 14, 2002; to the Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation.

EC-5450. A communication from the Program Analyst of the Federal Aviation Administration, Department of Transportation, transmitting, pursuant to law, the report of a rule entitled ``Amendment of Class E5 Airspace; Andrews-Murphy, NC'' ((RIN2120-AA66)(2002-0011)) received on February 14, 2002; to the Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation.

EC-5451. A communication from the Program Analyst of the Federal Aviation Administration, Department of Transportation, transmitting, pursuant to law, the report of a rule entitled ``Establishment of Class E5 Airspace; Wauchula, FL'' ((RIN2120-AA66)(2002-0010)) received on February 14, 2002; to the Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation.

EC-5452. A communication from the Program Analyst of the Federal Aviation Administration, Department of Transportation, transmitting, pursuant to law, the report of a rule entitled ``Airspace Actions Modification of Class E Airspace; Youngstown, ND'' ((RIN2120-AA66)(2002-0018)) received on February 14, 2002; to the Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation.

EC-5453. A communication from the Program Analyst of the Federal Aviation Administration, Department of Transportation, transmitting, pursuant to law, the report of a rule entitled ``Establishment of Class E Airspace; Santley, ND'' ((RIN2120-AA66)(2002-0017)) received on February 14, 2002; to the Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation.

EC-5454. A communication from the Program Analyst of the Federal Aviation Administration, Department of Transportation, transmitting, pursuant to law, the report of a rule entitled ``Modification of Class E Airspace; Hillsboro, ND'' ((RIN2120-AA66)(2002-0016)) received on February 14, 2002; to the Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation.

EC-5455. A communication from the Program Analyst of the Federal Aviation Administration, Department of Transportation, transmitting, pursuant to law, the report of a rule entitled ``Establishment of Class E Airspace; Warren, MN'' ((RIN2120-AA66)(2002-0015)) received on February 14, 2002; to the Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation.

EC-5456. A communication from the Program Analyst of the Federal Aviation Administration, Department of Transportation, transmitting, pursuant to law, the report of a rule entitled ``Establishment of Class E Airspace: Kenmare, ND'' ((RIN2120-AA66)(2002-0014)) received on February 14, 2002; to the Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation.

EC-5457. A communication from the Program Analyst of the Federal Aviation Administration, Department of Transportation, transmitting, pursuant to law, the report of a rule entitled ``Establishment of Class E Airspace; Easton Memorial Hospital Heliport, MD'' ((RIN2120-AA66)(2002-0023)) received on February 14, 2002; to the Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation.

EC-5458. A communication from the Program Analyst of the Federal Aviation Administration, Department of Transportation, transmitting, pursuant to law, the report of a rule entitled ``Establishment of Class E Airspace; St. Mary's Hospital Heliport, MD'' ((RIN2120-AA66)(2002-0022)) received on February 14, 2002; to the Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation.

EC-5459. A communication from the Program Analyst of the Federal Aviation Administration, Department of Transportation, transmitting, pursuant to law, the report of a rule entitled ``Establishment of Class D Airspace; Titusville, NASA Shuttle Landing Facility, FL'' ((RIN2120-AA66)(2002-0021)) received on February 14, 2002; to the Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation.

EC-5460. A communication from the Program Analyst of the Federal Aviation Administration, Department of Transportation, transmitting, pursuant to law, the report of a rule entitled ``Establishment, Redesignation, and Revocation of Restricted Area, NV'' ((RIN2120-AA66)(2002-0020)) received on February 14, 2002; to the Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation.

EC-5461. A communication from the Program Analyst of the Federal Aviation Administration, Department of Transportation, transmitting, pursuant to law, the report of a rule entitled ``Modification of Class E Airspace; Cleveland, OH; and Medina, OH; and Revocation of Class E Airspace; Elyria, OH'' ((RIN2120-AA66)(2002-0019)) received on February 14, 2002; to the Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation.

EC-5462. A communication from the Program Analyst of the Federal Aviation Administration, Department of Transportation, transmitting, pursuant to law, the report of a rule entitled ``Civil Penalty Inflation Adjustment Revisions'' (RIN2120-AH21) received on February 14 , 2002; to the Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation.

EC-5463. A communication from the Principal Deputy Associate Administrator of the Environmental Protection Agency, transmitting, pursuant to law, the report of a rule entitled ``Diflubenzuron; Pesticide Tolerance'' (FRL6821-7) received on February 15, 2002; to the Committee on Agriculture, Nutrition, and Forestry.

EC-5464. A communication from the Assistant to the Federal Reserve Board, transmitting, pursuant to law, the report of a rule entitled ``Amendments to Home Mortgage Disclosure

(Regulation C); Final Rule and Staff Interpretation'' received on February 19, 2002; to the Committee on Banking, Housing, and Urban Affairs.

EC-5465. A communication from the Staff Director, United States Commission on Civil Rights, transmitting, pursuant to the Federal Advisory Committee Act, a list of state advisory committees recently rechartered by the Commission; to the Committee on the Judiciary.

EC-5466. A communication from the Deputy Secretary of Defense, transmitting, pursuant to Section 701 of the National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2000, a report relative to the Pharmacy Benefits Program; to the Committee on Armed Services.

EC-5467. A communication from the Inspector General, Railroad Retirement Board, transmitting, pursuant to law, the budget request for the Office of the Inspector General for Fiscal Year 2003; to the Committee on Governmental Affairs.

EC-5468. A communication from the Railroad Retirement Board, transmitting, pursuant to law, the Board's Congressional Justification of Budget Estimates for Fiscal Year 2003; to the Committee on Governmental Affairs.

EC-5469. A communication from the Principal Deputy Associate Administrator of the Environmental Protection Agency, transmitting, a report entitled ``Principals for Managing Contaminated Sediment Risks at Hazardous Waste Sites'' received on February 15, 2002; to the Committee on Environment and Public Works.

EC-5470. A communication from the Principal Deputy Associate Administrator of the Environmental Protection Agency, transmitting, a report entitled ``Letter; Criterion Catalysts and Technologies L.P. (Criterion) of Regenerated Hydroprocessing Catalysts for Reuse in Petroleum Refining Operations'' received on February 15, 2002; to the Committee on Environment and Public Works.

EC-5471. A communication from the Principal Deputy Associate Administrator of the Environmental Protection Agency, transmitting, pursuant to law, the report of a rule entitled ``Approval and Promulgation of Air Quality Implementation Plans and Designation of Areas for Air Quality Planning Purposes; Commonwealth of Massachusetts; Carbon Monoxide Redesignation Request, Maintenance Plan, and Emissions Inventory for the Cities of Lowell, Springfield, Waltham and Worcester'' (FRL7143-7) received on February 15, 2002; to the Committee on Environment and Public Works.

EC-5472. A communication from the Principal Deputy Associate Administrator of the Environmental Protection Agency, transmitting, pursuant to law, the report of a rule entitled ``Approval and Promulgation of Air Quality Implementation Plans, State of Utah; Revisions of Definitions'' (FRL7142-9) received on February 15, 2002; to the Committee on Environment and Public Works.

EC-5473. A communication from the Principal Deputy Associate Administrator of the Environmental Protection Agency, transmitting, pursuant to law, the report of a rule entitled ``Approval and Promulgation of Air Quality Implementation Plans; State of Montana; Billings Carbon Monoxide Redesignation to Attainment and Designation of Areas for Air Quality Planning Purposes'' (FRL7139-6) received on February 15, 2002; to the Committee on Environment and Public Works.

EC-5474. A communication from the Principal Deputy Associate Administrator of the Environmental Protection Agency, transmitting, pursuant to law, the report of a rule entitled ``Approval and Promulgation of Implementation Plans and Operating Permits Program; State of Missouri'' (FRL7146-5) received on February 15, 2002; to the Committee on Environment and Public Works.

EC-5475. A communication from the Principal Deputy Associate Administrator of the Environmental Protection Agency, transmitting, pursuant to law, the report of a rule entitled ``Approval and Promulgation of Implementation Plans; Minnesota'' (FRL7136-4) received on February 15, 2002; to the Committee on Environment and Public Works.

EC-5476. A communication from the Principal Deputy Associate Administrator of the Environmental Protection Agency, transmitting, pursuant to law, the report of a rule entitled ``Approval and Promulgation of Implementation Plans; Ohio'' (FRL7133-8) received on February 15, 2002; to the Committee on Environment and Public Works.

EC-5477. A communication from the Principal Deputy Associate Administrator of the Environmental Protection Agency, transmitting, pursuant to law, the report of a rule entitled ``Clean Air Act Attainment Finding; Bullhead City and Payson Nonattainment Areas, Arizona; Sacramento and San Bernadino Nonattainment Area, California; Particulate Matter of 10 microns or less (PM-10)'' (FRL7143-2) received on February 15, 2002; to the Committee on Environment and Public Works.

EC-5478. A communication from the Principal Deputy Associate Administrator of the Environmental Protection Agency, transmitting, pursuant to law, the report of a rule entitled ``Clean Air Act Final Approval of Operating Permit Program Revisions; Jefferson County (KY)'' (FRL7143-9) received on February 15, 2002; to the Committee on Environment and Public Works.

EC-5479. A communication from the Principal Deputy Associate Administrator of the Environmental Protection Agency, transmitting, pursuant to law, the report of a rule entitled ``Interim Final Determination that State has Corrected the Rule Deficiencies and Stay of Sanctions, El Dorado County Air Pollution Control District, State of California'' (FRL7139-4) received on February 15, 2002; to the Committee on Environment and Public Works.

EC-5480. A communication from the Principal Deputy Associate Administrator of the Environmental Protection Agency, transmitting, pursuant to law, the report of a rule entitled ``National Emission Standards for Hazardous Air Pollutants for Leather Finishing Operations'' (FRL7147-8) received on February 15, 2002; to the Committee on Environment and Public Works.

EC-5481. A communication from the Principal Deputy Associate Administrator of the Environmental Protection Agency, transmitting, pursuant to law, the report of a rule entitled ``Regulation of Fuel and Fuel Additives: Reformulated Gasoline Transition'' (FRL7147-1) received on February 15, 2002; to the Committee on Environment and Public Works.

EC-5482. A communication from the Program Analyst of the Federal Aviation Administration, Department of Transportation, transmitting, pursuant to law, the report of a rule entitled ``Airworthiness Directives: Honeywell International Inc. Models LTS101-600A and LTS101-600A-3 Turboshaft Engines; and LTP101-6001A and LTP101-700A-1A Turboprop Engines'' ((RIN2120-AA64) (2002-0054)) received on February 6, 2002; to the Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation.

EC-5483. A communication from the Program Analyst of the Federal Aviation Administration, Department of Transportation, transmitting, pursuant to law, the report of a rule entitled ``Airworthiness Directives: McDonnell Douglas Model DC 9-10, -20, -30, and -40 Series Airplanes and C-9 Airplanes'' ((RIN2120-AA64) (2002-0061)) received on February 6, 2002; to the Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation.

EC-5484. A communication from the Program Analyst of the Federal Aviation Administration, Department of Transportation, transmitting, pursuant to law, the report of a rule entitled ``Airworthiness Directives: McDonnell Douglas Model DC 9-10, -20, -30, and -40 Series Airplanes and C-9 Series Airplanes; Docket No. 2001-NM'' ((RIN2120-AA64) (2002-0060)) received on February 6, 2002; to the Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation.

EC-5485. A communication from the Program Analyst of the Federal Aviation Administration, Department of Transportation, transmitting, pursuant to law, the report of a rule entitled ``Airworthiness Directives: Honeywell International Inc. TPE331-8-10N, and -12B Turboprop Engines''

((RIN2120-AA64) (2002-0059)) received on February 6, 2002; to the Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation.

EC-5486. A communication from the Program Analyst of the Federal Aviation Administration, Department of Transportation, transmitting, pursuant to law, the report of a rule entitled ``Airworthiness Directives: McDonnell Douglas Model MD 90-30 Series Airplanes'' ((RIN2120-AA64) (2002-0058)) received on February 6, 2002; to the Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation.

EC-5487. A communication from the Program Analyst of the Federal Aviation Administration, Department of Transportation, transmitting, pursuant to law, the report of a rule entitled ``Airworthiness Directives: McDonnell Douglas Model DC 9-10, -20, -30, -40, and -50 Series Airplanes; Model DC 9-81, -82, -83, and -87 Series Airplanes and Model MD-88 Airplanes; and C-9 Airplanes'' ((RIN2120-AA64) (2002-0065)) received on February 6, 2002; to the Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation.

EC-5488. A communication from the Program Analyst of the Federal Aviation Administration, Department of Transportation, transmitting, pursuant to law, the report of a rule entitled ``Airworthiness Directives: McDonnell Douglas Model DC 9-10, -20, -30, -40, and -50 Series Airplanes; C-9 Airplanes; Model DC 9-81, -82, -83, and -87 Series Airplanes and Model MD-88 Airplanes'' ((RIN2120-AA64) (2002-0064)) received on February 6, 2002; to the Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation.

EC-5489. A communication from the Program Analyst of the Federal Aviation Administration, Department of Transportation, transmitting, pursuant to law, the report of a rule entitled ``Airworthiness Directives: McDonnell Douglas Model DC 9-10, -20, -30, and -40 Series Airplanes''

((RIN2120-AA64) (2002-0063)) received on February 6, 2002; to the Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation.

EC-5490. A communication from the Program Analyst of the Federal Aviation Administration, Department of Transportation, transmitting, pursuant to law, the report of a rule entitled ``Airworthiness Directives: McDonnell Douglas Model DC 9-10, -20, -30, and -40 Series Airplanes and C-9 Airplanes'' ((RIN2120-AA64) (2002-0062)) received on February 6, 2002; to the Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation.

EC-5491. A communication from the Program Analyst of the Federal Aviation Administration, Department of Transportation, transmitting, pursuant to law, the report of a rule entitled ``Airworthiness Directives: McDonnell Douglas Model DC 10-10, 15, 30F, and 40 Series Airplanes, and Model MD-10-10F Series Airplanes'' ((RIN2120-AA64) (2002-0070)) received on February 6, 2002; to the Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation.

EC-5492. A communication from the Program Analyst of the Federal Aviation Administration, Department of Transportation, transmitting, pursuant to law, the report of a rule entitled ``Airworthiness Directives: McDonnell Douglas Model DC 9-10, -20, -30, -40, and -50 Series Airplanes; C-9 Airplanes; and Model DC 9-81, -82, and -83 Series Airplanes''

((RIN2120-AA64) (2002-0069)) received on February 6, 2002; to the Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation.

EC-5493. A communication from the Program Analyst of the Federal Aviation Administration, Department of Transportation, transmitting, pursuant to law, the report of a rule entitled ``Airworthiness Directives: McDonnell Douglas Model DC 9-10, -20, -30, -40, and -50 Series Airplanes; C-9 Airplanes; and Model DC 9-81, -82, -83, and -87 Series Airplanes'' ((RIN2120-AA64) (2002-0066)) received on February 6, 2002; to the Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation.

EC-5494. A communication from the Program Analyst of the Federal Aviation Administration, Department of Transportation, transmitting, pursuant to law, the report of a rule entitled ``Airworthiness Directives: McDonnell Douglas Model DC 9-10, -20, -30, -40, and -50 Series Airplanes; C-9 Airplanes'' ((RIN2120-AA64) (2002-0067)) received on February 6, 2002; to the Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation.

EC-5495. A communication from the Program Analyst of the Federal Aviation Administration, Department of Transportation, transmitting, pursuant to law, the report of a rule entitled ``Airworthiness Directives: McDonnell Douglas Model DC 8 Series Airplanes'' ((RIN2120-AA64) (2002-0075)) received on February 6, 2002; to the Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation.

EC-5496. A communication from the Program Analyst of the Federal Aviation Administration, Department of Transportation, transmitting, pursuant to law, the report of a rule entitled ``Airworthiness Directives: McDonnell Douglas Model DC 9-10 and -30 Series Airplanes'' ((RIN2120-AA64)

(2002-0073)) received on February 6, 2002; to the Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation.

EC-5497. A communication from the Program Analyst of the Federal Aviation Administration, Department of Transportation, transmitting, pursuant to law, the report of a rule entitled

``Airworthiness Directives: McDonnell Douglas Model DC 10-10,

-10F, -30, -30F, -40, and -40F Series Airplanes, and Model MD 10-10F Series Airplanes'' ((RIN2120-AA64) (2002-0072)) received on February 6, 2002; to the Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation.

EC-5498. A communication from the Program Analyst of the Federal Aviation Administration, Department of Transportation, transmitting, pursuant to law, the report of a rule entitled ``Airworthiness Directives: McDonnell Douglas Model DC 10 Series Airplanes; and Model MD 10-10F and -30F Series Airplanes'' ((RIN2120-AA64) (2002-0071)) received on February 6, 2002; to the Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation.

EC-5499. A communication from the Program Analyst of the Federal Aviation Administration, Department of Transportation, transmitting, pursuant to law, the report of a rule entitled ``Airworthiness Directives: Airbus Model A300 B2 and B4, A300 B4-600 and B4-600R and A310 Series Airplanes'' ((RIN2120-AA64) (2002-0074)) received on February 6, 2002; to the Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation.

EC-5500. A communication from the President of the United States, transmitting, pursuant to law, a report relative to the Yucca Mountain Project; to the Committee on Energy and Natural Resources.

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SOURCE: Congressional Record Vol. 148, No. 16