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[Congressional Record Volume 154, Number 184 (Tuesday, December 9, 2008)]
[House]
[Pages H10860-H10866]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]

                     EXECUTIVE COMMUNICATIONS, ETC.

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

       9602. A letter from the Chief, Regulatory Analysis & 
     Development, Department of Agriculture, transmitting the 
     Department's final rule -- Agricultural Bioterrorism 
     Protection Act of 2002; Biennial Review and Republication of 
     the Select Agent and Toxin List [Dockect No.: APHIS-2007-
     0033] (RIN: 0579-AC53) received October 21, 2008, pursuant to 
     5 U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A); to the Committee on Agriculture.
       9603. A letter from the Assistant Director, Directives and 
     Regualations Branch, Office of Regulatory and Management 
     Services, USDA Forest Service, Department of transmitting the 
     Department's final rule -- Special Areas; Roadless Area 
     Conservation; Applicability to the National Forest (RIN: 
     Number: 0596-AC62) received October 21, 2008, pursuant to 5 
     U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A); to the Committee on Agriculture.
       9604. A letter from the Acting Administrator, Department of 
     Agriculture, transmitting the Department's final rule -- 
     Avocados Grown in South Flordia; Revisions to Grade and 
     Container Requirements [Docket No.: AMS-FV-08-0022; FV08-915-
     1 FR] received November 25, 2008, pursuant to 5 U.S.C. 
     801(a)(1)(A); to the Committee on Agriculture.
       9605. A letter from the Acting Administrator, Department of 
     Agriculture, transmitting the Department's final rule -- 
     Almonds Grown in California; Relaxation of Incoming Quality 
     Control Requirements [Docket No.: AMS-FV-08-0044; FV08-981-1 
     FIR] received November 25, 2008, pursuant to 5 U.S.C. 
     801(a)(1)(A); to the Committee on Agriculture.
       9606. A letter from the Director, Policy Issuances 
     Division, Department of Agriculture, transmitting the 
     Department's final rule -- Mandatory Country of Orgin 
     Labeling of Muscle Cuts of Beef (Including Veal), Lamb, 
     Chicken, Goat, and Pork; Ground Beef, Ground Lamb, Ground 
     Chicken, Ground Goat, and Ground Pork [Docket No.: FSIS-2008-
     0027] (RIN: 0583-AD38) received December 1, 2008, pursuant to 
     5 U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A); to the Committee on Agriculture.
       9607. A letter from the Under Secretary for Personnel and 
     Readiness, Department of Defense, transmitting a letter on 
     the approved retirement of Lieutenant General Michael W. 
     Peterson, United States Air Force, and his advancement to the 
     grade of lieutenant general on the retired list; to the 
     Committee on Armed Services.
       9608. A letter from the Under Secretary for Personnel and 
     Readiness, Department of Defense, transmitting a letter on 
     the approved

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     retirement of Lieutenant General Stephen G. Wood, United 
     States Air Force, and his advancement to the grade of 
     lieutenant general on the retired list; to the Committee on 
     Armed Services.
       9609. A letter from the Secretary, Department of Defense, 
     transmitting a letter on the approved retirement of Major 
     General Michael A. Hamel, United States Air Force, and his 
     advancement to the grade of lieutenant general on the retired 
     list; to the Committee on Armed Services.
       9610. A letter from the Assistant Secretary Legislative 
     Affairs, Department of State, transmitting the 40th report 
     pursuant to Section 3204(f) of the FY 2000 Emergency 
     Supplemental Act, as amended; to the Committee on Armed 
     Services.
       9611. A letter from the Assistant Secretary of the Navy for 
     Installations and Environment, Department of the Navy, 
     transmitting notification of the Department's decision to 
     cancel to Office of Management and Budget Circular A-76 
     public-private competition for the Commander, Navy 
     Installations Command (CNIC) Emergency Management Dispatch 
     (EMD) Support Services; to the Committee on Armed Services.
       9612. A letter from the Assistant to the Board, Board of 
     Governors of the Federal Reserve System, transmitting the 
     Board's final rule -- Home Mortgage Disclosure [Regulation C; 
     Docket No.: R-1321] received October 27, 2008, pursuant to 5 
     U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A); to the Committee on Financial Services.
       9613. A letter from the Cheif Counsel, FEMA, Department of 
     Homeland Security, transmitting the Department's final rule 
     -- Suspension of Community Eligibility [Docket No.: FEMA-
     8047] received November 18, 2008, pursuant to 5 U.S.C. 
     801(a)(1)(A); to the Committee on Financial Services.
       9614. A letter from the Cheif Counsel, FEMA, Department of 
     Homeland Security, transmitting the Department's final rule 
     -- Changes in Flood Elevation Determinations [Docket No.: 
     FEMA-B-1011] received November 13, 2008, pursuant to 5 U.S.C. 
     801(a)(1)(A); to the Committee on Financial Services.
       9615. A letter from the Associate General Counsel for 
     Legislation and Regulations, Department of Housing and Urban 
     Development, transmitting the Department's ``Major'' final 
     rule -- Real Estate Settlement Procedures Act (RESPA): Rule 
     To Simplify and Improve the Process of Obtaining Mortgages 
     and Reduce Consumer Settlement Costs [Docket No. FR-5180-F-
     03] (RIN: 2502-AI61) received November 18, 2008, pursuant to 
     5 U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A); to the Committee on Financial 
     Services.
       9616. A letter from the Associate General Counsel for 
     Legislation and Regulations, Department of Housing and Urban 
     Development, transmitting the Department's final rule -- Pet 
     Ownership for the Ederly and Persons With Disabilities 
     [Docket No.: FR-5127-F-02] (RIN: 2501-AD31) received November 
     13, 2008, pursuant to 5 U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A); to the Committee 
     on Financial Services.
       9617. A letter from the Associate General Counsel, 
     Department of Housing and Urban Development, transmitting the 
     Department's final rule -- Design and Construction 
     Requirements; Compliance With ANSI A117.1 Standards [Dockect 
     No.: FR-5006-F-02] (RIN: 2529-AA92) received November 13, 
     2008, pursuant to 5 U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A); to the Committee on 
     Financial Services.
       9618. A letter from the General Counsel, Department of the 
     Treasury, transmitting a draft bill the proposes several 
     reforms to the International Monetary Fund; to the Committee 
     on Financial Services.
       9619. A letter from the Senior Counsel, Department of the 
     Treasury, transmitting the Department's final rule -- Trap 
     Capital Purchase Program received November 19, 2008, pursuant 
     to 5 U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A); to the Committee on Financial 
     Services.
       9620. A letter from the Director, Office of Legal Affairs, 
     Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation, transmitting the 
     Corporation's final rule -- Deposit Insurance Regulations; 
     Temporary Increase in Standard Coverage Amount; Mortgage 
     Servicing Accounts (RIN: 3064-AD36) received November 13, 
     2008, pursuant to 5 U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A); to the Committee on 
     Financial Services.
       9621. A letter from the Director, Federal Housing Finance 
     Agency, transmitting notification that the Agency plans to 
     follow the advisory guidelines issued by the Office of 
     Personnel Management in the Disciplinary Best Practices and 
     Advisory Guidelines under the No FEAR Act report; to the 
     Committee on Financial Services.
       9622. A letter from the Senior Counsel, Federal Reserve 
     System, transmitting the System's ``Major'' final rule -- 
     Prohibition on Funding of Unlawful Internet Gambling 
     [Regulation GG; Docket No. R-1298] received November 20, 
     2008, pursuant to 5 U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A); to the Committee on 
     Financial Services.
       9623. A letter from the Special Assistant to the Board, 
     Federal Reserve System, transmitting the System's ``Major'' 
     final rule -- PROHIBITION ON FUNDING OF UNLAWFUL INTERNET 
     GAMBLING [Regulation GG; Docket No. R-1298] received November 
     14, 2008, pursuant to 5 U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A); to the Committee 
     on Financial Services.
       9624. A letter from the Acting Secretary, Securities and 
     Exchange Commission, transmitting the Commission's final rule 
     -- Temporary Exemption for Liquidation of Certain Money 
     Market Funds [Release No.: IC-28487; File No. S7-32-08] (RIN: 
     3235-AK24) received November 25, 2008, pursuant to 5 U.S.C. 
     801(a)(1)(A); to the Committee on Financial Services.
       9625. A letter from the Asst. General Counsel for 
     Regulatory Services, Office of the Gene ral Counsel, 
     Department of Education, transmitting the Department's final 
     rule -- Title III of the Elementary and Secondary Education 
     Act of 1965 (ESEA), as Amended by the No Child Left Behind 
     Act of 2001 (NCLB) received November 18, 2008, pursuant to 5 
     U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A); to the Committee on Education and Labor.
       9626. A letter from the Secretary of Education, Department 
     of Education, transmitting the Department's final rule -- 
     Assistance to States for the Education of Children with 
     Disabilities and Preschool Grants for Children with 
     Disabilities [DOCKET ID: ED-2008-OSERS-0005] (RIN: 1820-AB60) 
     received December 1, 2008, pursuant to 5 U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A); 
     to the Committee on Education and Labor.
       9627. A letter from the Assistant Secretary (Acting) Office 
     of Fossil Energy, Department of Energy, transmitting the 
     Department's study on backup fuel capability, pursuant to 
     Section 1812 of the Energy Policy Act of 2005; to the 
     Committee on Energy and Commerce.
       9628. A letter from the Attorney, Office of Assistant 
     General Counsel for Legislation and Regulatory Law, 
     Department of Energy, transmitting the Department's ``Major'' 
     final rule -- Advanced Technology Vehicles Manufacturing 
     Incentive Program (RIN: 1901-AB25) received, pursuant to 5 
     U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A); to the Committee on Energy and Commerce.
       9629. A letter from the Program Manager, Department of 
     Health and Human Services, transmitting the Department's 
     ``Major'' final rule -- Patient Safety and Quality 
     Improvement (RIN: 0919-AA01) received November 20, 2008, 
     pursuant to 5 U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A); to the Committee on Energy 
     and Commerce.
       9630. A letter from the Program Manager, Department of 
     Health and Human Services, transmitting the Department's 
     ``Major'' final rule -- Medicaid Program; Premiums and Cost 
     Sharing [CMS-2244-F] (RIN: 0938-AO47) received November 20, 
     2008, pursuant to 5 U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A); to the Committee on 
     Energy and Commerce.
       9631. A letter from the Director, Regulations Policy and 
     Management Staff, Department of Health and Human Services, 
     transmitting the Department's final rule -- Toll-Free Number 
     for Reporting Adverse Events on Labeling for Human Drug 
     Products [Docket No. FDA-2003-N-0313 (formerly Docket No.: 
     2003N-0342)] (RIN: 0910-AC35) received November 19, 2008, 
     pursuant to 5 U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A); to the Committee on Energy 
     and Commerce.
       9632. A letter from the Secretary, Department of Health and 
     Human Services, transmitting the Department's report on 
     Enhanced Aquaculture and Seafood Inspection, pursuant to 
     Public Law 110-85, section 1006; to the Committee on Energy 
     and Commerce.
       9633. A letter from the Secretary, Department of Health and 
     Human Services, transmitting the Department's fifth annual 
     report for FY 2007 entitled, ``MDUFMA Financial Report,'' 
     pursuant to The Medical Device User Fee and Modernization Act 
     of 2002; to the Committee on Energy and Commerce.
       9634. A letter from the Deputy Assistant Administrator, 
     Deputy Cheif of Operations, Office of Diversion Control, 
     Department of Justice, transmitting the Department's final 
     rule -- Import and Production Quotas for Certain List I 
     Chemicals [Docket No.: DEA-293F] (RIN: 1117-AB08) received 
     December 2, 2008, pursuant to 5 U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A); to the 
     Committee on Energy and Commerce.
       9635. A letter from the General Counsel, Federal Energy 
     Regulatory Commission, transmitting the Commission's final 
     rule -- Standards of Conduct for Transmission Providers 
     [Docket No.: RM07-1-000; Order No. 717] received November 25, 
     2008, pursuant to 5 U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A); to the Committee on 
     Energy and Commerce.
       9636. A letter from the Secretary of the Commission, 
     Federal Trade Commission, transmitting the Commission's final 
     rule -- Rule Concerning Disclosures Regarding Energy 
     Consumption and Water Use of Certain Home Appliances and 
     Other Products Required Under the Energy Policy and 
     Conservation Act (``Appliance Labeling Rule'') (RIN: 3084-
     AA74) received November 21, 2008, pursuant to 5 U.S.C. 
     801(a)(1)(A); to the Committee on Energy and Commerce.
       9637. A letter from the Director, Office of Congressional 
     Affairs, U.S. Nuclear Regulatory Commission, transmitting the 
     Commission's final rule -- List of Approved Spent Fuel 
     Storage Casks: MAGNASTOR Addition (RIN: 3150-AI51) received 
     November 25, 2008, pursuant to 5 U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A); to the 
     Committee on Energy and Commerce.
       9638. A letter from the Assistant Secretary Legislative 
     Affairs, Department of State, transmitting a six-month 
     periodic report on the national emergency with respect to the 
     proliferation of weapons of mass destruction that was 
     declared in Executive Order 12938 of November 14, 1994, and 
     continued by the President each year, most recently on 
     November 8, 2007, pursuant to 50 U.S.C. 1641(c); to the 
     Committee on Foreign Affairs.
       9639. A letter from the Assistant Secretary Legislative 
     Affairs, Department of State, transmitting certification of a 
     proposed Manufacturing License Agreement with the United 
     Kingdom (Transmittal No. DDTC 125-08), pursuant to 22 U.S.C. 
     2776(d); to the Committee on Foreign Affairs.
       9640. A letter from the Assistant Secretary Legislative 
     Affairs, Department of State, transmitting certification of a 
     proposed technical assistance agreement for the export of 
     technical data, defense services, and

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     defense articles to the United Kingdom (Transmittal No. DDTC 
     137-08), pursuant to 22 U.S.C. 2776(c); to the Committee on 
     Foreign Affairs.
       9641. 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.
       9642. 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.
       9643. A letter from the Vice Admiral, USN Director, Defense 
     Security Cooperation Agency, transmitting Transmittal No. 09-
     04, pursuant to the reporting requirements of Section 
     36(b)(1) of the Arms Export Control Act, as amended; to the 
     Committee on Foreign Affairs.
       9644. A letter from the Vice Admiral, USN Director, Defense 
     Security Cooperation Agency, transmitting a report in 
     accordance with Section 36(a) of the Arms Export Control Act; 
     to the Committee on Foreign Affairs.
       9645. A letter from the Vice Admiral, USN Director, Defense 
     Security Cooperation Agency, transmitting various reports in 
     accordance with Sections 36(a) and 26(b) of the Arms Export 
     Control Act; to the Committee on Foreign Affairs.
       9646. A letter from the Assistant Secretary For Export 
     Administration, Department of Commerce, transmitting the 
     Department's final rule -- Clarification of Export Control 
     Jurisdiction for Civil Aircraft Equipment under the Export 
     Administration Regulations [Docket No.: 080305374-81467-01] 
     (RIN: 0694-AE31) received December 2, 2008, pursuant to 5 
     U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A); to the Committee on Foreign Affairs.
       9647. A letter from the Assistant Secretary Legislative 
     Affairs, Department of State, transmitting the Department's 
     report on the status of family reunions between U.S. citizens 
     and their relatives in the Democratic People's Republic of 
     Korea, pursuant to Public Law 110-181, section 1265; to the 
     Committee on Foreign Affairs.
       9648. A letter from the Assistant Secretary Legislative 
     Affairs, Department of State, transmitting pursuant to 
     section 3(d) of the Arms Export Control Act, certification 
     regarding the proposed transfer of major defense equipment 
     from the Government of Jordan (Transmittal No. RSAT 01-09); 
     to the Committee on Foreign Affairs.
       9649. A letter from the Assistant Secretary Legislative 
     Affairs, Department of State, transmitting the 2008 annual 
     report on the Benjamin A. Gilman International Scholarship 
     Program, pursuant to Public Law 106-309, section 304; to the 
     Committee on Foreign Affairs.
       9650. A letter from the Assistant Secretary Legislative 
     Affairs, Department of State, transmitting certification of a 
     proposed license for the export of defense articles to 
     Ecuador (Transmittal No. DDTC 132-08), pursuant to 22 U.S.C. 
     2776(c); to the Committee on Foreign Affairs.
       9651. A letter from the Secretary, Department of Treasury, 
     transmitting as required by section 204(c) of the 
     International Emergency Economic Powers Act, 50 U.S.C. 
     1703(c), and pursuant to Executive Order 13313 of July 31, 
     2003, a six-month periodic report on the national emergency 
     with respect to the stabilization of Iraq that was declared 
     in Executive Order 13303 of May 22, 2003; to the Committee on 
     Foreign Affairs.
       9652. A letter from the Secretary, Department of the 
     Treasury, transmitting as required by section 204(c) of the 
     International Emergency Economic Powers Act, 50 U.S.C. 
     1703(c), and pursuant to Executive Order 13313 of July 31, 
     2003, a six-month periodic report on the national emergency 
     with respect to Burma that was declared in Executive Order 
     13047 of May 20, 1997; to the Committee on Foreign Affairs.
       9653. A letter from the Secretary, Department of the 
     Treasury, transmitting as required by section 204(c) of the 
     International Emergency Economic Powers Act , 50 U.S.C. 
     1703(c), and pursuant to Executive Order 13338 of May 11, 
     2004, a six-month periodic report on the national emergency 
     with respect to Syria; to the Committee on Foreign Affairs.
       9654. A letter from the Secretary, Department of the 
     Interior, transmitting the Department's Semiannual Report of 
     the Office of Inspector General for the 6-month period of 
     April 1, 2008, through September 30, 2008, pursuant to 5 
     U.S.C. app. (Insp. Gen. Act), section 5(b); to the Committee 
     on Oversight and Government Reform.
       9655. A letter from the Chairman, Council of the District 
     of Columbia, transmitting a copy of D.C. ACT 17-278, 
     ``Contingency Cash Reserve Transparency Amendment Act of 
     2007,'' pursuant to D.C. Code section 1-233(c)(1); to the 
     Committee on Oversight and Government Reform.
       9656. A letter from the Auditor, District of Columbia, 
     transmitting a report entitled, ``OCFO'S Policy Regarding 
     Background Checks on Specific OCFO Employees Who Handle Cash 
     and/or Cash Equivalents,'' pursuant to D.C. Code section 47-
     117(d); to the Committee on Oversight and Government Reform.
       9657. A letter from the Administrator, Agency for 
     International Development, transmitting the semiannual report 
     on the activities of the Inspector General for the period 
     ending September 30, 2008, pursuant to 5 U.S.C. app. (Insp. 
     Gen. Act) section 5(b); to the Committee on Oversight and 
     Government Reform.
       9658. A letter from the Administrator, Agency for 
     International Development, transmitting notification that the 
     Agency is in full compliance with the ``Disciplinary Best 
     Practices and Advisory Guidelines'' under the No FEAR Act; to 
     the Committee on Oversight and Government Reform.
       9659. A letter from the Acting Chairman, Consumer Product 
     Safety Commission, transmitting the Commission's FY 2008 
     Performance Accountability Report; to the Committee on 
     Oversight and Government Reform.
       9660. A letter from the Executive Director, Consumer 
     Product Safety Commission, transmitting notification that the 
     Commission did not complete any competitions in FY 2008, 
     pursuant to Public Law 108-199, section 647(b); to the 
     Committee on Oversight and Government Reform.
       9661. A letter from the Senior Procurement Executive, GSA, 
     Department of Defense, transmitting the Department's 
     ``Major'' final rule -- Federal Acquisition Regulation; 
     Federal Acquisition Circular 2005-29; Introduction [Docket 
     FAR 2008-0003, Sequence 4] received November 19, 2008, 
     pursuant to 5 U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A); to the Committee on 
     Oversight and Government Reform.
       9662. A letter from the Deputy Secretary, Department of 
     Defense, transmitting the Department's Fiscal Year 2008 
     Agency Financial Report; to the Committee on Oversight and 
     Government Reform.
       9663. A letter from the Senior Procurement Executive, GSA, 
     Department of Defense, transmitting the Department's final 
     rule -- Federal Acquisition Regulation; Federal Acquisition 
     Circular 2005-28; Introduction [Docket FAR 2008-0003, 
     Sequence 3] received November 19, 2008, pursuant to 5 U.S.C. 
     801(a)(1)(A); to the Committee on Oversight and Government 
     Reform.
       9664. A letter from the Secretary, Department of Education, 
     transmitting the Department's Fiscal Year 2008 Performance 
     and Accountability Report; to the Committee on Oversight and 
     Government Reform.
       9665. A letter from the Secretary, Department of Education, 
     transmitting the Department's Semiannual Report of the Office 
     of Inspector General for the period from April 1 through 
     September 30, 2008, pursuant to 5 U.S.C. app. (Insp. Gen. 
     Act), section 5(b); to the Committee on Oversight and 
     Government Reform.
       9666. A letter from the Secretary, Department of Education, 
     transmitting notification that the Department has adopted and 
     will fully implement Disciplinary Best Practices and Advisory 
     Guidelines under the No FEAR Act; to the Committee on 
     Oversight and Government Reform.
       9667. A letter from the Secretary, Department of Energy, 
     transmitting the Department's semiannual report from the 
     Office of the Inspector General, pursuant to 5 U.S.C. app. 
     (Insp. Gen. Act), section 5(b); to the Committee on Oversight 
     and Government Reform.
       9668. A letter from the Director, Office of Civil Rights, 
     Department of Energy, transmitting notification that the 
     Department is in full compliance with the ``No FEAR 
     Disciplinary Best Practices and Advisory Guidelines''; to the 
     Committee on Oversight and Government Reform.
       9669. A letter from the Secretary, Department of Health and 
     Human Services, transmitting the Department's Semiannual 
     Report for the period ending September 30, 2008, pursuant to 
     5 U.S.C. app. (Insp. Gen. Act), section 5(b); to the 
     Committee on Oversight and Government Reform.
       9670. A letter from the Acting Assoc. Gen. Counsel for 
     General Law, Department of Homeland Security, transmitting a 
     report pursuant to the Federal Vacancies Reform Act of 1998; 
     to the Committee on Oversight and Government Reform.
       9671. A letter from the Secretary, Department of Homeland 
     Security, transmitting the Department's twelfth semiannual 
     report for the period of April 1, 2008, through September 30, 
     2008, pursuant to 5 U.S.C. app. (Insp. Gen. Act), section 
     5(b); to the Committee on Oversight and Government Reform.
       9672. A letter from the Assistant Attorney General for 
     Administration, Department of Justice, transmitting the 
     Department's FY 2008 Performance and Accountability Report; 
     to the Committee on Oversight and Government Reform.
       9673. A letter from the Deputy White House Liaison, 
     Department of Justice, transmitting a report pursuant to the 
     Federal Vacancies Reform Act of 1998; to the Committee on 
     Oversight and Government Reform.
       9674. A letter from the Secretary, Department of Labor, 
     transmitting the Department's FY 2008 Annual Report on 
     Performance and Accountability; to the Committee on Oversight 
     and Government Reform.
       9675. A letter from the Assistant Secretary for 
     Administration and Management, Department of Labor, 
     transmitting notification that the Department is in full 
     compliance with the ``Disciplinary Best Practices and 
     Advisory Guidelines'' of the No FEAR Act; to the Committee on 
     Oversight and Government Reform.
       9676. A letter from the Secretary, Department of Labor, 
     transmitting the Semiannual Report of the Inspector General 
     for the period April 1, 2008, through September 30, 2008, 
     pursuant to 5 U.S.C. app. (Insp. Gen. Act), section 5(b); to 
     the Committee on Oversight and Government Reform.

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       9677. A letter from the Secretary, Department of the 
     Treasury, transmitting the Department's Performance and 
     Accountability Report for FY 2008, as required by the Reports 
     Consolidation Act of 2000; to the Committee on Oversight and 
     Government Reform.
       9678. A letter from the Assistant Secretary for Management 
     and Chief Financial Officer, Department of the Treasury, 
     transmitting the Department's semiannual reports from the 
     Office of the Treasury Inspector General and the Treasury 
     Inspector General for Tax Administration, pursuant to 5 
     U.S.C. app. (Insp. Gen. Act), section 5(b); to the Committee 
     on Oversight and Government Reform.
       9679. A letter from the Assistant Secretary for Management 
     and Chief Financial Officer, Department of the Treasury, 
     transmitting notification that the Department will adopt the 
     advisory guidelines detailed in the Office Personnel 
     Management's (OPM) report entitled, ``Disciplinary Best 
     Practices and Advisory Guidelines Under the No FEAR Act''; to 
     the Committee on Oversight and Government Reform.
       9680. A letter from the Special Assistant to the President 
     and Director, Office of Administration, Executive Office of 
     the President, transmitting accounting expenditures from the 
     Unanticipated Needs Account for fiscal year 2008, pursuant to 
     3 U.S.C. 108; to the Committee on Oversight and Government 
     Reform.
       9681. A letter from the Special Assistant to the President 
     and Director, Office of Administration, Executive Office of 
     the President, transmitting the personnel report for 
     personnel employed in the White House Office, the Executive 
     Residence at the White House, the Office of the Vice 
     President, the Office of Policy Development, and the Office 
     of Administration, pursuant to 3 U.S.C. 113; to the Committee 
     on Oversight and Government Reform.
       9682. A letter from the Chief of Staff and General Counsel, 
     Executive Office of the President, transmitting notification 
     that the Office will follow the guidlines of the 
     Notifications and Federal Employee Antidiscrimination and 
     Retaliation Act of 2002; to the Committee on Oversight and 
     Government Reform.
       9683. A letter from the Director, Executive Office of the 
     President, transmitting notification that the Office will 
     comply with the guidelines of the Notification and Federal 
     Employee Antidiscrimination and Retaliation Act of 2002; to 
     the Committee on Oversight and Government Reform.
       9684. A letter from the Chairman, Federal Energy Regulatory 
     Commission, transmitting the Commission's fiscal year 2008 
     Performance and Accountability Report; to the Committee on 
     Oversight and Government Reform.
       9685. A letter from the President, Federal Financing Bank, 
     transmitting the Bank's final strategic plan for the fiscal 
     years 2008 through 2013; to the Committee on Oversight and 
     Government Reform.
       9686. A letter from the President, Federal Financing Bank, 
     transmitting the Annual Report of the Federal Financing Bank 
     for Fiscal Year 2008, pursuant to 31 U.S.C. 9106; to the 
     Committee on Oversight and Government Reform.
       9687. A letter from the President, Federal Financing Bank, 
     transmitting the Bank's performance plan for fiscal years 
     2008-2009 and program performance report for fiscal year 
     2007, pursuant to 31 U.S.C. 9106; to the Committee on 
     Oversight and Government Reform.
       9688. A letter from the Chairman, Federal Mine Safety and 
     Health Review Commission, transmitting notification that the 
     Commission has adopted and will adhere in full to the No FEAR 
     Advisory Guidelines and Disciplinary Best Practices in 
     accordance with Title II of the Notification and Federal 
     Anti-discrimination and Retaliation Act of 2002; to the 
     Committee on Oversight and Government Reform.
       9689. A letter from the Chairman, Federal Reserve System, 
     transmitting the System's Semiannual Report from the Office 
     of the Inspector General for the six-month period ending 
     September 30, 2008, pursuant to 5 U.S.C. app. (Insp. Gen. 
     Act), section 5(b); to the Committee on Oversight and 
     Government Reform.
       9690. A letter from the Federal Retirement Thrift 
     Investment Board, transmitting the Board's Report of FY 2008 
     Audits and Significant Findings, pursuant to the Inspector 
     General Act of 1978; to the Committee on Oversight and 
     Government Reform.
       9691. A letter from the Chairman, Federal Trade Commission, 
     transmitting notification that the Commission has taken and 
     will complete steps to follow the No FEAR Guidelines, 
     pursuant to 5 C.F.R. 724.404; to the Committee on Oversight 
     and Government Reform.
       9692. A letter from the Director Institute of Museum and 
     Library Services, Institute of Museum and Library Services, 
     transmitting notification that the Institute is in full 
     compliance with the ``Disciplinary Best Practices and 
     Advisory Guidelines'' under the No FEAR Act; to the Committee 
     on Oversight and Government Reform.
       9693. A letter from the Chairman, National Endowment for 
     the Humanities, transmitting the Performance and 
     Accountability Report for fiscal year 2008, as required by 
     OMB Circular Number A-11; to the Committee on Oversight and 
     Government Reform.
       9694. A letter from the Acting Chairman, Nuclear Regulatory 
     Commission, transmitting the Commission's Fiscal Year 2008 
     Performance and Accountability Report; to the Committee on 
     Oversight and Government Reform.
       9695. A letter from the Director, Office of Government 
     Ethics, transmitting the Office's Performance Accountability 
     Report for Fiscal Year 2008; to the Committee on Oversight 
     and Government Reform.
       9696. A letter from the Director, Office of Government 
     Ethics, transmitting notification that the Office will follow 
     the Advisory Guidelines in accordance with the Notification 
     and Federal Employee Antidiscrimination and Retaliation Act 
     of 2002; to the Committee on Oversight and Government Reform.
       9697. A letter from the Acting Director, Office of 
     Personnel Management, transmitting the semiannual report on 
     the activities of the Inspector General and the Management 
     Response for the period of April 1, 2007 to September 31, 
     2008, pursuant to 5 U.S.C. app. (Insp. Gen. Act) section 
     5(b); to the Committee on Oversight and Government Reform.
       9698. A letter from the Director, Office of Personnel 
     Management, transmitting a legislative proposal entitled, 
     ``Federal Executive Board Authorization Act of 2008''; to the 
     Committee on Oversight and Government Reform.
       9699. A letter from the Acting Director, Office of 
     Personnel Management, transmitting notification that the 
     Office will comply with the guidelines of the Notification 
     and Federal Employee Antidiscrimination and Retaliation Act 
     of 2002; to the Committee on Oversight and Government Reform.
       9700. A letter from the President & CEO, Overseas Private 
     Investment Corporation, transmitting a report pursuant to the 
     Federal Vacancies Reform Act of 1998; to the Committee on 
     Oversight and Government Reform.
       9701. A letter from the Chief Administrative Officer, 
     Patent and Trademark Office, transmitting notification that 
     the Office will fully comply with the guidelines of the No 
     FEAR Act; to the Committee on Oversight and Government 
     Reform.
       9702. A letter from the Board Members, Railroad Retirement 
     Board, transmitting the Board's Performance and 
     Accountability Report for Fiscal Year 2008, including the 
     Office of Inspector General's Auditor's Report, Report on 
     Internal Control, and Report on Compliance with Laws and 
     Regulations; to the Committee on Oversight and Government 
     Reform.
       9703. A letter from the Board Members, Railroad Retirement 
     Board, transmitting the Board's statement concerning 
     disciplinary actions for conduct that is inconsistent with 
     Federal Antidiscrimination Laws and Whistleblower Protection 
     Laws; to the Committee on Oversight and Government Reform.
       9704. A letter from the Board Members, Railroad Retirement 
     Board, transmitting the Board's Office of Inspector General 
     (OIG) Semiannual Report for the period April 1, 2008 through 
     September 30, 2008, pursuant to Public Law 95-452, section 5; 
     to the Committee on Oversight and Government Reform.
       9705. A letter from the Chairman, Securities and Exchange 
     Commission, transmitting notification that the Commission's 
     fiscal year 2008 Performance and Accountability Report is now 
     available at http://www.sec.gov/about/secpar2008.html; to the 
     Committee on Oversight and Government Reform.
       9706. A letter from the Chairman, Securities and Exchange 
     Commission, transmitting the Commission's semiannual report 
     from the office of the Inspector General for the period April 
     1, 2008 through September 30, 2008; to the Committee on 
     Oversight and Government Reform.
       9707. A letter from the Commissioner, Social Security 
     Administration, transmitting the Administration's Performance 
     and Accountability Report for Fiscal Year 2008; to the 
     Committee on Oversight and Government Reform.
       9708. A letter from the Chairman, U.S. International Trade 
     Commission, transmitting the Commission's Performance and 
     Accountability Report for FY 2008; to the Committee on 
     Oversight and Government Reform.
       9709. A letter from the Chairman, U.S. Merit Systems 
     Protection Board, transmitting notification that the Board 
     will fully comply with the guidelines of the No FEAR Act; to 
     the Committee on Oversight and Government Reform.
       9710. A letter from the Director, U.S. Trade and 
     Development Agency, transmitting the Agency's Performance and 
     Accountability Report including audited financial statements 
     for fiscal year 2008; to the Committee on Oversight and 
     Government Reform.
       9711. A letter from the Executive Vice President and Chief 
     Human Resources Officer, United States Postal Service, 
     transmitting notification that the Service will comply with 
     the guidelines in the No FEAR Act; to the Committee on 
     Oversight and Government Reform.
       9712. A letter from the Vice Chair, Election Assistance 
     Commission, transmitting the Commission's various studies 
     regarding the administration of elections; to the Committee 
     on House Administration.
       9713. A letter from the Chairman, Federal Election 
     Commission, transmitting the Commission's final rule -- 
     Extension of Administrative Fines Program [Notice 2008-12] 
     received November 25, 2008, pursuant to 5 U.S.C. 
     801(a)(1)(A); to the Committee on House Administration.

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       9714. A letter from the Librarian of Congress, Library of 
     Congress, transmitting the Annual Report of the Library of 
     Congress, for the fiscal year 2007, pursuant to 2 U.S.C. 139; 
     to the Committee on House Administration.
       9715. A letter from the Deputy Assistant Administrator For 
     Regulatory Programs National M arine Fisheries Service, 
     Department of Commerce, transmitting the Department's final 
     rule -- Fisheries of the Exclusive Economic Zone Off Alaska; 
     Recordkeeping and Reporting [Docket No.: 080225265-81165-02] 
     (RIN: 0648-AW28) received December 3, 2008, pursuant to 5 
     U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A); to the Committee on Natural Resources.
       9716. A letter from the Director, Office of Surface Mining, 
     Department of the Interior, transmitting the Department's 
     final rule -- Pennsylvania Regulatory Program [PA-148-FOR; 
     OSM-2008-0014] received November 25, 2008, pursuant to 5 
     U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A); to the Committee on Natural Resources.
       9717. A letter from the Regulatory and Policy Specialist, 
     Department of the Interior, transmitting the Department's 
     final rule -- Indian Trust Management Reform (RIN: 1076-AE59) 
     received November 13, 2008, pursuant to 5 U.S.C. 
     801(a)(1)(A); to the Committee on Natural Resources.
       9718. A letter from the Assistant Secretary -- Land and 
     Minerals Management, Department of the Interior, transmitting 
     the Department's final rule -- Royalty Relief-Ultra-Deep Gas 
     Wells and Deep Gas Wells on Leases in the Gulf of Mexico; 
     Extension of Royalty Relief Provisions to Leases Offshore of 
     Alaska [Docket ID: MMS-OMM-2007-0071] (RIN: 1010-AD33) 
     received November 18, 2008, pursuant to 5 U.S.C. 
     801(a)(1)(A); to the Committee on Natural Resources.
       9719. A letter from the Director, Office of Surface Mining, 
     Department of the Interior, transmitting the Department's 
     final rule -- Kansas Regulatory Program [SATS No.: KS-024-
     FOR; Docket No.: OSM-2008-0001]Receive November 24, 2008, 
     pursuant to 5 U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A); to the Committee on 
     Natural Resources.
       9720. A letter from the Deputy Assistant Administrator For 
     Regulatory Programs, NMFS, National Oceanic and Atmospheric 
     Administration, transmitting the Administration's ``Major'' 
     final rule -- Pacific Halibut Fisheries; Guided Sport Charter 
     Vessel Fishery for Halibut [Docket No. 0808211134-81140-01] 
     (RIN: 0648-AX21) received December 3, 2008, pursuant to 5 
     U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A); to the Committee on Natural Resources.
       9721. A letter from the Assistant Administrator, National 
     Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration, transmitting the 
     Administration's review of the management plans for Cordell 
     Bank, Gulf of the Farallones, and Monterey Bay national 
     marine sanctuaries; to the Committee on Natural Resources.
       9722. A letter from the Deputy Assistant Administrator for 
     Operations, National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration, 
     transmitting the Administration's final rule -- Taking of 
     Marine Mammals Incidental to Commercial Fishing Operations; 
     Atlantic Whale Take Reduction Plan [Docket No.: 080123076-
     8078-01] (RIN: 0648-XF27) received November 19, 2008, 
     pursuant to 5 U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A); to the Committee on 
     Natural Resources.
       9723. A letter from the Director, Office of Sustainable 
     Fisheries, NNMS, National Oceanic and Atmospheric 
     Administration, transmitting the Administration's final rule 
     -- Fisheries of the Exclusive Economic Zone Off Alaska; 
     Pollock in Statistical Area 630 in the Gulf of Alaska [Docket 
     No.: 071106671-8010-02] (RIN: 0648-XK72) received December 3, 
     2008, pursuant to 5 U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A); to the Committee on 
     Natural Resources.
       9724. A letter from the Deputy Assistant Administrator for 
     Regulatory Programs, NMFS, National Oceanic and Atmospheric 
     Administration, transmitting the Administration's final rule 
     -- Pacific Halibut Fisheries; Subsistence Fishing [Docket 
     No.: 080310411-8949-02] (RIN: 0648-AU14) received December 3, 
     2008, pursuant to 5 U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A); to the Committee on 
     Natural Resources.
       9725. A letter from the Acting Director, Office of 
     Sustainable Fisheries, NMFS, National Oceanic and Atmospheric 
     Administration, transmitting the Administration's final rule 
     -- Fisheries of the Exclusive Economic Zone Off Alaska; 
     Pacific Cod by Non-American Fisheres Act Crab Vessels 
     Catching Pacific Cod for Processing by the Inshore Component 
     in the Central Regulatory Area of the Gulf of Alaska [Docket 
     No.: 071106671-8010-02] (RIN: 0648-XK7) received December 3, 
     2008, pursuant to 5 U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A); to the Committee on 
     Natural Resources.
       9726. A letter from the Acting Director, Office of 
     Sustainable Fisheries, NMFS, National Oceanic and Atmospheric 
     Administration, transmitting the Administration's final rule 
     -- Fisheries of the Exclusive Economic Zone Off Alaska; 
     Pacific Cod by Non-American Fisheries Act Crab Vessels 
     Catching Pacific Cod for Processing by the Inshore Component 
     in the Western Regulatory Area of the Gulf of Alaska [Docket 
     No.: 071106671-8010-02] (RIN: 0648-XK97) received December 3, 
     2008, pursuant to 5 U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A); to the Committee on 
     Natural Resources.
       9727. A letter from the Director, Office of Sustainable 
     Fisheries, NMFS, National Oceanic and Atmospheric 
     Administration, transmitting the Administration's final rule 
     -- Fisheries of the Exclusive Eeconomic Zone Off Alaska; 
     Pollock in Statistical Area 620 in the Gulf of Alaska [Docket 
     No.: 071106671-8010-02] (RIN: 0648-XK32) received December 3, 
     2008, pursuant to 5 U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A); to the Committee on 
     Natural Resources.
       9728. A letter from the Acting Director, Office of 
     Sustainable Fisheries, NMFS, National Oceanic and Atmospheric 
     Administration, transmitting the Administration's final rule 
     -- Fisheries of the Exclusive Economic Zone Off Alaska; Deep-
     Water Species Fishery by Vessels Using Trawl Gear in the Gulf 
     of Alaska [Docket No.: 071106671-8010-02] (RIN: 0648-XK53) 
     received December 3, 2008, pursuant to 5 U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A); 
     to the Committee on Natural Resources.
       9729. A letter from the Acting Director, Office of 
     Sustainable Fisheries, NMFS, National Oceanic and Atmospheric 
     Administration, transmitting the Administration's final rule 
     -- Magnuson-Stevens Fishery Conservation and Management Act 
     Provisions; Fisheries of the Northeastern United States; 
     Atlantic Sea Scallop Fishery; Closure of the Limited Access 
     General Category Scallop Fishery to Individual Fishing Quota 
     Scallop Vessels [Docket No.: 070817467-8554-02] (RIN: 0648-
     XK82) received December 3, 2008, pursuant to 5 U.S.C. 
     801(a)(1)(A); to the Committee on Natural Resources.
       9730. A letter from the Acting Director, Office of 
     Sustainable Fisheries, NMFS, National Oceanic and Atmospheric 
     Administration, transmitting the Administration's final rule 
     -- Fisheries of the Exclusive Economic Zone Off Alaska; 
     Northern Rockfish in the Western Regulatory Area of the Gulf 
     of Alaska [Docket No.: 071106671-8010-02] (RIN: 0648-XL00) 
     received December 3, 2008, pursuant to 5 U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A); 
     to the Committee on Natural Resources.
       9731. A letter from the Acting Assistant Administrator For 
     Fisheries, NMFS, National Oceanic and Atmospheric 
     Administration, transmitting the Administration's final rule 
     -- Magnuson-Stevens Act Provisions; Fisheries Off West Coast 
     States; Pacific Coast Groundfish Fishery; Biennial 
     Specifications and Management Measures; Inseason Adjustment; 
     Correction [Docket No.: 0809231252-81272-01] (RIN: 0648-AX28) 
     received December 3, 2008, pursuant to 5 U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A); 
     to the Committee on Natural Resources.
       9732. A letter from the Acting Director, Office of 
     Sustainable Fisheries, NMFS, National Oceanic and Atmospheric 
     Administration, transmitting the Administration's final rule 
     -- Fisheries of the Exclusive Economic Zone Off Alaska; 
     Northern Rockfish in the Western Regulatory Area of the Gulf 
     of Alaska [Docket No.: 071106671-8010-02] (RIN: 0648-XL00) 
     received December 3, 2008, pursuant to 5 U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A); 
     to the Committee on Natural Resources.
       9733. A letter from the Acting Director, Office of 
     Sustainable Fisheries, NMFS, National Oceanic and Atmospheric 
     Administration, transmitting the Administration's final rule 
     -- Fisheries of the Exclusive Economic Zone Off Alaska; Atka 
     Mackerel in the Bering Sea and Aleutian Island Management 
     Area [Docket No.: 071106673-8011-02] (RIN: 0648-XL42) 
     received November 13, 2008, pursuant to 5 U.S.C. 
     801(a)(1)(A); to the Committee on Natural Resources.
       9734. A letter from the Director, Office of Sustainable 
     Fisheries, NMFS, National Oceanic and atmospheric 
     Administration, transmitting the Administration's final rule 
     -- Fisheries of the Northeastern United States; Atlantic 
     Bluefish Fishery; Commercial Quota Harvested for 
     Massachusetts [Docket No.: 071212833-8179-02] (RIN: 0648-
     XK04) received December 3, 2008, pursuant to 5 U.S.C. 
     801(a)(1)(A); to the Committee on Natural Resources.
       9735. A letter from the Assistant Secretary for Fish and 
     Wildlife and Parks, National Park Service, transmitting the 
     Service's final rule -- National Park System Units in Alaska 
     (RIN: 1024-AD69) received November 12, 2008, pursuant to 5 
     U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A); to the Committee on Natural Resources.
       9736. A letter from the Principal Deputy Assistant Attorney 
     General, Department of Justice, transmitting the 2007 annual 
     report on the activities and operations of the Public 
     Integrity Section, Criminal Division, pursuant to 28 U.S.C. 
     529; to the Committee on the Judiciary.
       9737. A letter from the Federal Liaison Officer, Department 
     of Commerce, transmitting the Department's final rule -- 
     Miscellaneous Changes to Trademark Rules of Practice [Docket 
     No.: PTO-T-2005-0018] (RIN: 0651-AB89) received November 19, 
     2008, pursuant to 5 U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A); to the Committee on 
     the Judiciary.
       9738. A letter from the Federal Liaison Officer, Department 
     of Commerce, transmitting the Department's final rule -- 
     Changes to Representation of Others before the United States 
     Patent and Trademark Office [Docket No.: PTO-C-2005-0013] 
     (RIN: 0651-AB55) received November 19, 2008, pursuant to 5 
     U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A); to the Committee on the Judiciary.
       9739. A letter from the Federal Liaison Officer, Department 
     of Commerce, transmitting the Department's final rule -- 
     Fiscal Year 2009 Changes to Patent Cooperation Treaty 
     Transmittal and Search Fees [Docket No.: PTO-P-2008-0023] 
     (RIN: 0651-AC28) received November 13, 2008, pursuant to 5 
     U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A); to the Committee on the Judiciary.
       9740. A letter from the Regulatory Specialist, Department 
     of the Treasury, transmitting the Department's final rule -- 
     Rules of Practice and Procedure; Civil Money Penalty 
     Inflation Adjustments [Docket ID: OCC-2008-0020] (RIN: 1557-
     AD11) received November 21, 2008, pursuant to 5 U.S.C. 
     801(a)(1)(A); to the Committee on the Judiciary.

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       9741. A letter from the Program Analyst, Department 
     Transportation, transmitting the Department's final rule -- 
     Airworthiness Directives; Rolls-Royce plc RB211-535E4-37, 
     RB211-535E4-B-37, and RB211-535E4-B-75 Series Turbofan 
     Engines [Docket No.: FAA-2007-29343; Directorate Identifier 
     2000-NE-13-AD; Amendment 39-15721; AD 2008-22-24] (RIN: 2120-
     AA64) received November 14, 2008, pursuant to 5 U.S.C. 
     801(a)(1)(A); to the Committee on Transportation and 
     Infrastructure.
       9742. A letter from the Program Analyst, Department of 
     Transportation, transmitting the Department's ``Major'' final 
     rule -- Congestion Management Rule for LaGuardia Airport 
     [Docket No. FAA-2006-25709] (RIN: 2120-A170) received 
     November 14, 2008, pursuant to 5 U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A); to the 
     Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure.
       9743. A letter from the Program Analyst, Department of 
     Transportation, transmitting the Department's ``Major'' final 
     rule -- Congestion Management Rule for John F. Kennedy 
     International Airport and Newark Liberty International 
     Airport; Correction [Docket No. FAA-2008-0517; Amdt. No. 93-
     88] (RIN: 2120-AJ28) received November 14, 2008, pursuant to 
     5 U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A); to the Committee on Transportation and 
     Infrastructure.
       9744. A letter from the Program Analyst, Department of 
     Transportation, transmitting the Department's ``Major'' final 
     rule -- Congestion Management Rule for LaGuardia Airport; 
     Correction [Docket No. FAA-2006-25709; Amendment No. 93-87] 
     (RIN: 2120-AI70) received November 14, 2008, pursuant to 5 
     U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A); to the Committee on Transportation and 
     Infrastructure.
       9745. A letter from the Program Analyst, Department of 
     Transportation, transmitting the Department's ``Major'' final 
     rule -- Congestion Management Rule for LaGuardia Airport; 
     Correction [Docket No. FAA-2006-25709; Amendment No. 93-87] 
     (RIN: 2120-AI70) received November 14, 2008, pursuant to 5 
     U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A); to the Committee on Transportation and 
     Infrastructure.
       9746. A letter from the Trial Attorney, Department of 
     Transportation, transmitting the Department's ``Major'' final 
     rule -- Electronically Controlled Pneumatic Brake Systems 
     [Docket No. FRA-2006-26175, Notice No. 4] (RIN: 2130-AB84) 
     received November 14, 2008, pursuant to 5 U.S.C. 
     801(a)(1)(A); to the Committee on Transportation and 
     Infrastructure.
       9747. A letter from the Program Analyst, Department of 
     Transportation, transmitting the Department's final rule -- 
     Airworthiness Directives; Eurocopter France Model AS332 C, L, 
     L1 and L2 Helicopters [Docket No.: FAA-2008-0430; Directorate 
     Identifier 2007-SW-42-AD; Amendment 39-15694; AD 2008-21-10] 
     (RIN:2120-AA64) received November 14, 2008, pursuant to 5 
     U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A); to the Committee on Transportation and 
     Infrastructure.
       9748. A letter from the Program Analyst, Department of 
     Transportation, transmitting the Department's final rule -- 
     Airworthiness Directives; Bombardier Model CL-600-2C10 
     (Regional Jet Series 700, 701, & 702), CL-600-2D15 (Regional 
     Jet Series 705), and CL-600-2D24 (Regional Jet Series 900) 
     Airplanes [Docket No.: FAA-2008-0623; Directorate Identifier 
     2008-NM-089-AD; Amendment 39-15699; AD 2008-22-04] (RIN:2120-
     AA64) received November 14, 2008, pursuant to 5 U.S.C. 
     801(a)(1)(A); to the Committee on Transportation and 
     Infrastructure.
       9749. A letter from the Program Analyst, Department of 
     Transportation, transmitting the Department's final rule -- 
     Airworthiness Directives; Saab AB, Saab Aerosystems Model 
     SAAB 2000 Airplanes [Docket No.: FAA-2008-0848; Directorate 
     Identifier 2008-NM-082-AD; Amendment 39-15702; AD 2008-22-07] 
     (RIN: 2120-AA64) received November 14, 2008, pursuant to 5 
     U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A); to the Committee on Transportation and 
     Infrastructure.
       9750. A letter from the Program Analyst, Department of 
     Transportation, transmitting the Department's final rule -- 
     Airworthiness Directives; Dassault Model Mystere-Falcon 900, 
     Falcon 900EX, and Falcon 2000 Airplanes [Docket No.: FAA-
     2008-0729; Directorate Identifi er 2008-NM-052-AD; Amendment 
     39-15700; AD 2008-22-05] (RIN: 2120-AA64) received November 
     14, 2008, pursuant to 5 U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A); to the Committee 
     on Transportation and Infrastructure.
       9751. A letter from the Program Analyst, Department of 
     Transportation, transmitting the Department's final rule -- 
     Airworthiness Directives; Rolls-Royce plc RB211 Trent 553-61, 
     553A2-61, 556-61, 556A2-61, 556B2-61, 560-61, and 560A2-61, 
     560-61, and 560A2-61 Turbofan Engines [Docket No.: FAA-2008-
     1063; Directorate Identifier 2008-NE-32-AD ; Amendment 39-
     15725; AD 2008-23-04] (RIN: 2120-AA64) received November 14, 
     2008, pursuant to 5 U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A); to the Committee on 
     Transportation and Infrastructure.
       9752. A letter from the Program Analyst, Department of 
     Transportation, transmitting the Department's final rule -- 
     Airworthiness Directives; Airbus Model A318, A319, A320, and 
     A321 Series Airplanes [Docket No.: FAA-2008-0342; Directorate 
     Identifier 2007-NM-305-AD; Amendment 39-15706; AD 2008-22-10] 
     (RIN: 2120-AA64) received November 14, 2008, pursuant to 5 
     U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A); to the Committee on Transportation and 
     Infrastructure.
       9753. A letter from the Program Analyst, Department of 
     Transportation, transmitting the Department's final rule -- 
     Airworthiness Directives; Empresa Brasileira de Aeronautica 
     S.A. (EMBRAER) Model EMB-135 Airplanes, and Model EMB-145, -- 
     145ER, -- 145MR, -145LR, -145XR, -145MP, and -145EP Airplanes 
     [Docket No.: FAA-2008-0483; Directorate Ide ntifier 2008-NM-
     006-AD; Amendment 39-15716; AD 2008-22-19] (RIN: 2120-
     AA64)received November 14, 2008, pursuant to 5 U.S.C. 
     801(a)(1)(A); to the Committee on Transportation and 
     Infrastructure.
       9754. 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-2007-27011; Directorate 
     Identifier 2006-NM-175-AD; Amendment 39-15722; AD 2008-22-01] 
     (RIN: 2120-AA64) received November 14, 2008, pursuant to 5 
     U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A); to the Committee on Transportation and 
     Infrastructure.
       9755. A letter from the Program Analyst, Department of 
     Transportation, transmitting the Department's final rule -- 
     Airworthiness Directives; Allied Ag Cat Productions, Inc. 
     Model G-164 Series Airplanes [Docket No.: FAA-2008-0854; 
     Directorate Identifier 2008-CE-050-AD; Amendment 39-15718; AD 
     2008-22-21] (RIN: 2120-AA64) received November 14, 2008, 
     pursuant to 5 U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A); to the Committee on 
     Transportation and Infrastructure.
       9756. A letter from the Program Analyst, Department of 
     Transportation, transmitting the Department's final rule -- 
     Airworthiness Directives; Dassault Model Falcon 2000EX 
     Airplanes [Docket No.: FAA-2008-0830; Directorate Identifier 
     2007-NM-285-AD; Amendment 39-15711 ; AD 2008-22-15] (RIN: 
     2120-AA64) received November 14, 2008, pursuant to 5 U.S.C. 
     801(a)(1)(A); to the Committee on Transportation and 
     Infrastructure.
       9757. A letter from the Program Analyst, Department of 
     Transportation, transmitting the Department's final rule -- 
     Airworthiness Directives; Stemme GmbH & Co. KG Models S10 and 
     S10-V Gliders[Docket No.: FAA-2008-1161; Directorate 
     Identifier 2008-CE-067-AD; Amendment 39-15726; AD 2008-23-05] 
     (RIN: 2120-AA64) received November 14, 2008, pursuant to 5 
     U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A); to the Committee on Transportation and 
     Infrastructure.
       9758. A letter from the Program Analyst, Department of 
     Transportation, transmitting the Department's final rule -- 
     Airworthiness Directives; DG Flugzeugbau GmbH Models DG-1000S 
     and DG-1000T Gliders [Docket No.: FAA-2008-0989; Directorate 
     Identifier 2008-CE-029-AD; Amendment 39-15727; AD 2008-23-06] 
     (RIN: 2120-AA64) received November 14, 2008, pursuant to 5 
     U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A); to the Committee on Transportation and 
     Infrastructure.
       9759. A letter from the Program Analyst, Department of 
     Transportation, transmitting the Department's final rule -- 
     Airworthiness Directives; Pilatus Aircraft Ltd. Model PC-6 
     Series Airplanes [Docket No.: FAA-2008-0990 Directorate 
     Identifier 2008-CE-060-AD; Amendment 39-15724; AD 2008-22-03] 
     (RIN: 2120-AA64) received November 14, 2008, pursuant to 5 
     U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A); to the Committee on Transportation and 
     Infrastructure.
       9760. A letter from the Program Analyst, Department of 
     Transportation, transmitting the Department's final rule -- 
     Airworthiness Directives; Cessna Aircraft Company 150 
     Airplanes [Docket No.: FAA-2008-0790; Directorate Identifier 
     2008-CE-042-AD; Amendment 39-15715; AD 2008-22-18] (RIN: 
     2120-AA64) received November 14, 2008, pursuant to 5 U.S.C. 
     801(a)(1)(A); to the Committee on Transportation and 
     Infrastructure.
       9761. A letter from the Program Analyst, Department of 
     Transportation, transmitting the Department's final rule -- 
     Airworthiness Directives; Bombardier Model CL-600-2C10 
     (Regional Jet Series 700 & 701) Series Airplanes and Model 
     CL-600-2D24 (Regional Jet Series 900) Series Airplanes 
     [Docket No.: FAA-2008-0555; Directorate Identifier 2008 -NM-
     074-AD; Amendment 39-15705; AD 2005-13-02 R1] (RIN: 2120-
     AA64) received November 14, 2008, pursuant to 5 U.S.C. 
     801(a)(1)(A); to the Committee on Transportation and 
     Infrastructure.
       9762. A letter from the Program Analyst, Department of 
     Transportation, transmitting the Department's final rule -- 
     Airworthiness Directives; General Electric Company (GE) CT58 
     Series Turboshaft Engines [Docket No.: FAA-2008-0808; 
     Directorate Identifier 2008-NE-18-AD; Amendment 39-15712; AD 
     2008-22-16] (RIN: 2120-AA64) received November 14, 2008, 
     pursuant to 5 U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A); to the Committee on 
     Transportation and Infrastructure.
       9763. A letter from the Program Analyst, Department of 
     Transportation, transmitting the Department's final rule -- 
     Airworthiness Directives; Bombardier Model CL-600-2B19 
     (Regional Jet Series 100 & 440) Airplanes [Docket No.: FAA-
     2008-0643; Directorate Identifier 2008-NM-094-AD; Amendment 
     39-15698; AD 2008-22-03] (RIN: 2120-AA64) received November 
     14, 2008, pursuant to 5 U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A); to the Committee 
     on Transportation and Infrastructure.
       9764. A letter from the Program Analyst, Department of 
     Transportation, transmitting the Department's final rule -- 
     Airworthiness Directives; Hawker Beechcraft Corporation Model 
     390 Airplanes [Docket No.: FAA-2008-1127; Directorate 
     Identifier 2008-CE-061-AD; Amendment 39-15707; AD 2008-22-11] 
     (RIN: 2120-AA64) received November 14, 2008, pursuant to 5 
     U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A); to the Committee on Transportation and 
     Infrastructure.
       9765. A letter from the Program Analyst, Department of 
     Transportation, transmitting the Department's final rule -- 
     Airworthiness Directives; Maryland Air Industries, Inc., 
     Model Fairchild F-27 and FH-227 Series Airplanes [Docket No.: 
     FAA-2008-0734; Directorate Identifier 2008-NM-004-AD; 
     Amendment 39-15697; AD 2008-22-02] (RIN: 2120-AA64)received 
     November 14, 2008, pursuant to

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     5 U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A); to the Committee on Transportation and 
     Infrastructure.
       9766. A letter from the Program Analyst, Department of 
     Transportation, transmitting the Department's final rule -- 
     Airworthiness Directives; General Electric Company CF6-80C2 
     Seris and CF6-80E1 Series Turbofan Engines [Docket No.: FAA-
     2007-28367; Directorate Identifier 2007-NE-19-AD; Amendment 
     39-15695; AD 2008-21-11] (RIN: 2120-AA64) received November 
     14, 2008, pursuant to 5 U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A); to the Committee 
     on Transportation and Infrastructure.
       9767. A letter from the Program Analyst, Department of 
     Transportation, transmitting the Department's final rule -- 
     Airworthiness Directives; Boeing Model 737 Airplanes [Docket 
     No.: FAA-2008-1166; Directorate Identifier 2008-NM-179-AD; 
     Amendment 39-15728; AD 2008-23-07] (RIN: 2120-AA64) received 
     November 14, 2008, pursuant to 5 U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A); to the 
     Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure.
       9768. A letter from the Program Analyst, Department of 
     Transportation, transmitting the Department's final rule -- 
     Airworthiness Directives; Boeing Model 757-200 and 757-300 
     Series Airplanes [Docket No.: FAA-2007-29343; Directorate 
     Identifier 2007-NM-006-AD; Amendment 39-15703; AD 2008-22-28] 
     (RIN: 2120-AA64) received November 14, 2008, pursuant to 5 
     U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A); to the Committee on Transportation and 
     Infrastructure.
       9769. A letter from the Secretary, Department of the Army, 
     transmitting copies of the report of the Secretary of the 
     Army on Civil Works Activities for October 1, 2006 through 
     September 30, 2007; to the Committee on Transportation and 
     Infrastructure.
       9770. A letter from the Assistant Administrator for 
     Legislative and Intergovernmental Affairs, National 
     Aeronautics and Space Administration, transmitting the 
     Administration's report entitled, ``Office of Education 
     Assessment Plan,'' pursuant to Public Law 110-69, section 
     2001(f); to the Committee on Science and Technology.
       9771. A letter from the Director of Regulations Management, 
     Department of Veterans Affairs, transmitting the Department's 
     final rule -- Servicemembers' Group Life Insurance Traumatic 
     Injury Protection Program (RIN: 2900-AN00) received November 
     25, 2008, pursuant to 5 U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A); to the Committee 
     on Veterans' Affairs.
       9772. A letter from the Director of Regulations Management, 
     Department of Veterans Affairs, transmitting the Department's 
     final rule -- Assistance to States in Hiring and Retaining 
     Nurses at State Veterans Homes (RIN: 2900-AM26) received 
     December 2, 2008, pursuant to 5 U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A); to the 
     Committee on Veterans' Affairs.
       9773. A letter from the Chief, Border Security Regulations 
     Branch, Department of Homeland Security, transmitting the 
     Department's ``Major'' final rule -- Importer Security Filing 
     and Additional Carrier Requirements [Docket Number USCBP-
     2007-0077] (RIN: 1651-AA70) received November 25, 2008, 
     pursuant to 5 U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A); to the Committee on Ways 
     and Means.
       9774. A letter from the Federal Register Liaison Officer, 
     Department of the Treasury, transmitting the Department's 
     final rule -- Establishment of the Leona Valley Viticultural 
     Area (2007R-281P) [Docket No. TTB-2007-0066; T.D. TTB-71; Re: 
     Notice No. 76] (RIN: 1513-AB49) received November 21, 2008, 
     pursuant to 5 U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A); to the Committee on Ways 
     and Means.
       9775. A letter from the Chief, Publications and 
     Regulations, Internal Revenue Service, transmitting the 
     Service's final rule -- 26 CFR 601.601: Rules and 
     regulations. (Also: Part 1, 857) (Rev. Proc. 2008-69) 
     received November 13, 2008, pursuant to 5 U.S.C. 
     801(a)(1)(A); to the Committee on Ways and Means.
       9776. A letter from the Chief, Publications and Regulations 
     Branch, Internal Revenue Service, transmitting the Service's 
     final rule -- Update for Weighted Average Interest Rates, 
     Yield Curves, and Segment Rates [Notice 2008-105] received 
     November 13, 2008, pursuant to 5 U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A); to the 
     Committee on Ways and Means.
       9777. A letter from the Chief, Publications and 
     Regulations, Internal Revenue Service, transmitting the 
     Service's final rule -- Information Reporting for Discharges 
     of Indebtedness [TD 9430] (RIN: 1545-BH99) received November 
     13, 2008, pursuant to 5 U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A); to the Committee 
     on Ways and Means.
       9778. A letter from the Chief, Publications and 
     Regulations, Internal Revenue Service, transmitting the 
     Service's final rule -- 26 CFR 601.105: Examination of 
     returns and claims for refund, credit, or abatement; 
     determination of correct tax liability. (Also Part 1, 62, 
     162, 170, 213, 217, 274, 1016; 1.62-2, 1.162-17, 1.170A-1, 
     1.213-1, 1.217-2, 1.274-5, 1.1016-3.) (Rev. Proc. 2008-72) 
     received December 1, 2008, pursuant to 5 U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A); 
     to the Committee on Ways and Means.
       9779. A letter from the Chief, Publications and Regulations 
     Branch, Internal Revenue Service, transmitting the Service's 
     final rule -- 2008 Cumulative List of Changes in Plan 
     Qualification Requirements [Notice 2008-108] received 
     December 1, 2008, pursuant to 5 U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A); to the 
     Committee on Ways and Means.
       9780. A letter from the Chief, Publications and Regulations 
     Branch, Internal Revenue Service, transmitting the Service's 
     final rule -- Determination of Housing Cost Amounts Eligible 
     for Exclusion or Deduction for 2008 [Notice 2008-107] 
     received December 1, 2008, pursuant to 5 U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A); 
     to the Committee on Ways and Means.
       9781. A letter from the Chief, Publications and 
     Regulations, Internal Revenue Service, transmitting the 
     Service's final rule -- Classification of Certain Foreign 
     Entities [TD 9433] (RIN: 1545-BH23) received December 1, 
     2008, pursuant to 5 U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A); to the Committee on 
     Ways and Means.
       9782. A letter from the Chief, Publications and 
     Regulations, Internal Revenue Service, transmitting the 
     Service's final rule -- Publication of the Tier 2 Tax Rates 
     -- received December 1, 2008, pursuant to 5 U.S.C. 
     801(a)(1)(A); to the Committee on Ways and Means.
       9783. A letter from the Commissioner, Social Security 
     Administration, transmitting a consolidated report of the 
     Administration's processing of continuing disability reviews 
     for FY 2007; to the Committee on Ways and Means.
       9784. A letter from the Deputy Director, Office of 
     Regulations, Office of the Commissioner, Social Security 
     Administration, transmitting the Administration's final rule 
     -- Technical Revisions to Overpayment Rules [Docket No. SSA-
     2007-0093] (RIN: 0960-AG02) received November 19, 2008, 
     pursuant to 5 U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A); to the Committee on Ways 
     and Means.
       9785. A letter from the Deputy Chief Counsel, Regulations, 
     Department of Homeland Security, transmitting the 
     Department's final rule -- Rail Transportation Security 
     [Docket No. TSA-2006-26514; Amendment Nos. 1520-5, 1580-
     (New)] (RIN: 1652-AA51) received November 13, 2008, pursuant 
     to 5 U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A); to the Committee on Homeland 
     Security.
       9786. A letter from the Assistant Secretary, Electricity 
     Delivery and Energy Reliability, Department of Energy, 
     transmitting the Final Programmatic Environmental Impact 
     Statement (PEIS) for the Designation of Energy Corridors on 
     Federal Land in the 11 Western States, pursuant to Section 
     368 of the Energy Policy Act of 2005; jointly to the 
     Committees on Energy and Commerce and Natural Resources.
       9787. A letter from the Secretary, Department of Health and 
     Human Services, transmitting the Department's report 
     entitled, ``Report to Congress on the Evaluation of the 
     Cancer Prevention and Treatment Demonstration for Racial and 
     Ethnic Minorities,'' pursuant to Public Law 106-554; jointly 
     to the Committees on Energy and Commerce and Ways and Means.
       9788. A letter from the Secretary, Department of Health and 
     Human Services, transmitting the Department's report on the 
     Demonstration of Coverage of Chiropractic Services, pursuant 
     to Public Law 108-173, section 651; jointly to the Committees 
     on Energy and Commerce and Ways and Means.
       9789. A letter from the Program Manager, Department of 
     Health and Human Services, transmitting the Department's 
     ``Major'' final rule -- Medicaid Program; State Allotments 
     for Payment of Medicare Part B Premiums for Qualifying 
     Individuals: Federal Fiscal Year 2008 and Federal Fiscal Year 
     2009 [CMS-2290-IFC] (RIN: 0938-AP38) received November 21, 
     2008, pursuant to 5 U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A); jointly to the 
     Committees on Ways and Means and Energy and Commerce.
       9790. A letter from the Secretary, Department of Health and 
     Human Services, transmitting the Department's report 
     entitled, ``Evaluation of Medicare Advantage Special Needs 
     Plans,'' pursuant to Public Law 108-173; jointly to the 
     Committees on Ways and Means and Energy and Commerce.
       9791. A letter from the Senior Counsel, Department of the 
     Treasury, transmitting the Department's final rule -- 
     Regulations Pertaining to Mergers, Acquisitions, and 
     Takeovers by Foreign Persons (RIN: 1505-AB88) received 
     November 25, 2008, pursuant to 5 U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A); jointly 
     to the Committees on Financial Services, Energy and Commerce, 
     and Foreign Affairs.
       9792. A letter from the Senior Regulatory Officer, Wage and 
     Hour Div., Department of Labor, transmitting the Department's 
     ``Major'' final rule -- The Family and Medical Leave Act of 
     1993 (RIN: 1215-AB35) received November 20, 2008, pursuant to 
     5 U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A); jointly to the Committees on Education 
     and Labor, House Administration, and Oversight and Government 
     Reform.

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