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[Congressional Record Volume 154, Number 177 (Thursday, November 20, 2008)]
[House]
[Pages H10848-H10856]
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:

       9390. A letter from the Administrator, Department 
     Agriculture, transmitting the Department's final rule--Beef 
     Promotion and Research; Reapportionment [Doc. No.: LS-07-
     0141] received November 7, 2008, pursuant to 5 U.S.C. 
     801(a)(1)(A); to the Committee on Agriculture.
       9391. A letter from the Regulatory Contact, Department of 
     Agriculture, transmitting the Department's final rule--Swine 
     Contractors (RIN: 0580-AB01) received October 20, 2008, 
     pursuant to 5 U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A); to the Committee on 
     Agriculture.
       9392. A letter from the Congressional Review Coordinator, 
     Department of Agriculture, transmitting the Department's 
     final rule--Special Need Requests Under the Plant Protection 
     Act [Docket No.: APHIS-2005-0103] (RIN: 0579-AB98) received 
     October 23, 2008, pursuant to 5 U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A); to the 
     Committee on Agriculture.
       9393. A letter from the Congressional Review Coordinator, 
     Department of Agriculture, transmitting the Department's 
     final

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     rule--Trichinae Certification Program [Docket No. APHIS-2006-
     0089] (RIN: 0579-AB92) received October 20, 2008, pursuant to 
     5 U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A); to the Committee on Agriculture.
       9394. A letter from the Congressional Review Coordinator, 
     Department of Agriculture, transmitting the Department's 
     final rule--Tuberculosis in Cattle and Bison; Satte and Zone 
     Designations; Minnesota [Docket No.: APHIS-2008-0117] October 
     20, 2008, pursuant to 5 U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A); to the Committee 
     on Agriculture.
       9395. A letter from the Administrator, Department of 
     Agriculture, transmitting the Department's final rule--
     Walnuts Grown in California; Increased Assesment Rate [Docket 
     No.: AMS-FV-08-0054; FV08-984-1 FR] received November 7, 
     2008, pursuant to 5 U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A); to the Committee on 
     Agriculture.
       9396. A letter from the Administrator, Department of 
     Agriculture, transmitting the Department's final rule--
     National Organic Program (NOP), Sunset Review (2008) [Docket 
     Number: AMS-TM-07-0124; TM-07-12FR] (RIN: 0581-AC76) received 
     November 7, 2008, pursuant to 5 U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A); to the 
     Committee on Agriculture.
       9397. A letter from the Administrator, Department of 
     Agriculture, transmitting the Department's final rule--Dairy 
     Forward Pricing Program [Docket No.: AMS-DA-08-0031; DA-08-
     05] (RIN: 0581-AC86) received November 7, 2008, pursuant to 5 
     U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A); to the Committee on Agriculture.
       9398. A letter from the Director, Regulatory Management 
     Division, Environmental Protection Agency, transmitting the 
     Agency's final rule--Tetraconazole; Pesticide Tolerances 
     [EPA-HQ-OPP-2007-1161; FRL-8386-7] received November 10, 
     2008, pursuant to 5 U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A); to the Committee on 
     Agriculture.
       9399. A letter from the Director, Regulatory Management 
     Division, Environmental Protection Agency, transmitting the 
     Agency's final rule--MCPB; Pesticide Tolerances [EPA-HQ-OPP-
     2007-0945; FRL-8387-1] received November 10, 2008, pursuant 
     to 5 U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A); to the Committee on Agriculture.
       9400. A letter from the Director, Regulatory Management 
     Division, Environmental Protection Agency, transmitting the 
     Agency's final rule--Inert Ingredient: Exemption from the 
     Requirement of a Tolerance for (S,S)-
     Ethylenediaminedisuccinic Acid [EPA-HQ-OPP-2008-0250; FRL-
     8362-4] received November 10, 2008, pursuant to 5 U.S.C. 
     801(a)(1)(A); to the Committee on Agriculture.
       9401. A letter from the Director, Regulatory Management 
     Division, Environmental Protection Agency, transmitting the 
     Agency's final rule--Avermectin; Pesticide Tolerances for 
     Emergency Exemptions [EPA-HQ-OPP-2008-0175; FRL-8387-8] 
     received November 10, 2008, pursuant to 5 U.S.C. 
     801(a)(1)(A); to the Committee on Agriculture.
       9402. A letter from the Director, Regulatory Management 
     Division, Environmental Protection Agency, transmitting the 
     Agency's final rule--Thiencarbazone-methyl; Pesticide 
     Tolerances [EPA-HQ-OPP-2008-0132; FRL-8382-7] received 
     October 7, 2008, pursuant to 5 U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A); to the 
     Committee on Agriculture.
       9403. A letter from the Director, Regulatory Management 
     Division, Environmental Protection Agency, transmitting the 
     Agency's final rule--Pesticide Tolerance Nomenclature 
     Changes; Technical Amendments [EPA-HQ-OPP-2002- 0043 FRL-
     8376-1] received October 7, 2008, pursuant to 5 U.S.C. 
     801(a)(1)(A); to the Committee on Agriculture.
       9404. A letter from the Director, Regulatory Management 
     Division, Environmental Protection Agency, transmitting the 
     Agency's final rule--Cyprosulfamide; Pesticide Tolerances 
     [EPA-HQ-OPP-2008-0042; FRL-8377-4] received October 7, 2008, 
     pursuant to 5 U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A); to the Committee on 
     Agriculture.
       9405. A letter from the Director, Regulatory Management 
     Division, Environmental Protection Agency, transmitting the 
     Agency's final rule--Pyrimethanil; Pesticide Tolerances [EPA-
     HQ-OPP-2008-0609; FRL-8384-7] received October 23, 2008, 
     pursuant to 5 U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A); to the Committee on 
     Agriculture.
       9406. A letter from the Director, Regulatory Management 
     Division, Environmental Protection Agency, transmitting the 
     Agency's final rule--Pesticide Management and Disposal; 
     Standards for Pesticide Containers and Containment [EPA-HQ-
     OPP-2005-0327; FRL-8387-2] (RIN: A2070-AJ37) received October 
     23, 2008, pursuant to 5 U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A); to the Committee 
     on Agriculture.
       9407. A letter from the Director, Regulatory Management 
     Division, Environmental Protection Agency, transmitting the 
     Agency's final rule--Silane, trimethoxy[3- (oxiranylmethoxy) 
     propyl]--, hydrolysis products with silica; Tolerance 
     Exemption [EPA-HQ-OPP-2008-0571; FRL-8386-1] received 
     November 5, 2008, pursuant to 5 U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A); to the 
     Committee on Agriculture.
       9408. A letter from the Director, Regulatory Management 
     Division, Environmental Protection Agency, transmitting the 
     Agency's final rule--Carbaryl; Order Denying NRDC's Petition 
     to Revoke Tolerances [EPA-HQ-OPP-2008-0347; FRL-8388-1] 
     received October 23, 2008, pursuant to 5 U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A); 
     to the Committee on Agriculture.
       9409. A letter from the Chairman and Chief Executive 
     Officer, Farm Credit Administration, transmitting the 
     Administration's final rule--Definitions; Disclosure to 
     Shareholders; Accounting and Reporting Requirements; 
     Disclosure and Accounting Requirements (RIN: 3052-AC35) 
     received November 5, 2008, pursuant to 5 U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A); 
     to the Committee on Agriculture.
       9410. A letter from the Chairman, National Labor Relations 
     Board, transmitting a report of a violation of the 
     Antideficiency Act by the National Labor Relations Board, 
     pursuant to 31 U.S.C. 1351; to the Committee on 
     Appropriations.
       9411. A letter from the Under Secretary for Acquisition, 
     Technology and Logistics, Department of Defense, transmitting 
     a review of the Armed Reconnaissance Helicopter (ARH) 
     program, pursuant to 10 U.S.C. 2433; to the Committee on 
     Armed Services.
       9412. A letter from the Deputy Under Secretary Acquisition 
     and Technology, Department of Defense, transmitting a 
     prototype inventory list of activities performed, pursuant to 
     10 U.S.C. 2330a, section 807; to the Committee on Armed 
     Services.
       9413. A letter from the Chief Counsel, FEMA, Department of 
     Homeland Security, transmitting the Department's final rule--
     Final Flood Elevation Determinations--received October 16, 
     2008, pursuant to 5 U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A); to the Committee on 
     Financial Services.
       9414. A letter from the Chief Counsel, FEMA, Department of 
     Homeland Security, transmitting the Department's final rule--
     Suspension of Community Eligibility [Docket No.: FEMA-8043] 
     received October 16, 2008, pursuant to 5 U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A); 
     to the Committee on Financial Services.
       9415. A letter from the Associate General Counsel for 
     Legislation and Regulations, Department of Housing and Urban 
     Development, transmitting the Department's final rule--Public 
     Housing Operating Fund Program; Increased Terms of Energy 
     Performance Contracts [Docket Number: FR-5057-I-01] (RIN: 
     2577-AC66) received November 5, 2008, pursuant to 5 U.S.C. 
     801(a)(1)(A); to the Committee on Financial Services.
       9416. A letter from the Legal Information Assistant, 
     Department of Transportation, transmitting the Department's 
     final rule--Optional Charter Provisions in Mutual Holding 
     Company Structures [No.: OTS-2008-0005] (RIN: 1550-[AC15]) 
     received October 27, 2008, pursuant to 5 U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A); 
     to the Committee on Financial Services.
       9417. A letter from the Director, Office of Legal Affairs, 
     Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation, transmitting the 
     Corporation's final rule--Depoist Insurance Regulations; 
     Revocable Trust Accounts (RIN: 3064-AD33) received October 
     24, 2008, pursuant to 5 U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A); to the Committee 
     on Financial Services.
       9418. A letter from the General Counsel, National Credit 
     Union Administration, transmitting the Administration's final 
     rule--The Official Advertising Statement (RIN: 3133-AD45) 
     received October 24, 2008, pursuant to 5 U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A); 
     to the Committee on Financial Services.
       9419. A letter from the Secretary, 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 October 24, 2008, pursuant to 5 U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A); 
     to the Committee on Education and Labor.
       9420. A letter from the Secretary, Department of Education, 
     transmitting the Department's final rule--Federal Perkins 
     Loan Program, Federal Family Education Loan Program, and 
     William D. Ford Federal Direct Loan Program [Docket ID ED-
     2008-OPE-0009] (RIN: 1840-AC94) received October 24, 2008, 
     pursuant to 5 U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A); to the Committee on 
     Education and Labor.
       9421. A letter from the Regulatory and Policy Specialist, 
     Department of the Interior, transmitting the Department's 
     final rule--Homeliving Programs (RIN: 1076-AE51) received 
     October 9, 2008, pursuant to 5 U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A); to the 
     Committee on Education and Labor.
       9422. A letter from the Chairman, Occupational Safety and 
     Health Review Commission, transmitting a decision to adopt 
     and fully follow the advisory guidelines for addressing 
     conduct inconsistent with Antidiscrimination and 
     Whistleblower Protection Laws; to the Committee on Education 
     and Labor.
       9423. A letter from the Deputy Director for Operations, 
     Pension Benefit Guaranty Corporation, transmitting the 
     Corporation's final rule--Benefits Payable in Terminated 
     Single-Employer Plans; Allocation of Assets in Single-
     Employer Plans; Interest Assumptions for Valuing and Paying 
     Benefits--received November 7, 2008, pursuant to 5 U.S.C. 
     801(a)(1)(A); to the Committee on Education and Labor.
       9424. A letter from the Director, Office of Civilian 
     Radioactive Waste Management, Department of Energy, 
     transmitting the Office's report entitled, ``2007 Annual 
     Report to Congress,'' pursuant to Public Law 97-245, section 
     304(c); to the Committee on Energy and Commerce.
       9425. A letter from the Program Manager, Department of 
     Health and Human Services, transmitting the Department's 
     final rule--National Vaccine Injury Compensation Program: 
     Removal of Separate Category for Vaccines Containing Live, 
     Oral, Rhesus-Based Rotavirus From the Vaccine Injury Table 
     (RIN: 0906-AA55) received October 10, 2008, pursuant to 5 
     U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A); to the Committee on Energy and Commerce.

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       9426. A letter from the Secretary, Department of Health and 
     Human Services, transmitting the Department's Report to 
     Congress on Thefts, Losses, or Releases of Select Agents or 
     Toxins for CY 2007, pursuant to Public Law 107-188; to the 
     Committee on Energy and Commerce.
       9427. A letter from the Director, Regulatory Management 
     Division, Environmental Protection Agency, transmitting the 
     Agency's final rule--Stay of the Effectiveness of 
     Requirements for Air Emission Testing Bodies [EPA-HQ-OAR-
     2008-0800; FRL 8737-5] (RIN: 2060-AP39) received October 30, 
     2008, pursuant to 5 U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A); to the Committee on 
     Energy and Commerce.
       9428. A letter from the Director, Regulatory Management 
     Division, Environmental Protection Agency, transmitting the 
     Agency's final rule--Outer Continental Shelf Air Regulations 
     Updated to Include New Jersey State Requirements [EPA-R02-
     OAR-2008-0308; FRL-8731-2] received October 30, 2008, 
     pursuant to 5 U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A); to the Committee on Energy 
     and Commerce.
       9429. A letter from the Director, Regulatory Management 
     Division, Environmental Protection Agency, transmitting the 
     Agency's final rule--Navajo Nation; Underground Injection 
     Control (UIC) Program; Primary Approval [EPA-R09-OW-2007-
     0248; FRL-8734-5] received October 30, 2008, pursuant to 5 
     U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A); to the Committee on Energy and Commerce.
       9430. A letter from the Director, Regulatory Management 
     Division, Environmental Protection Agency, transmitting the 
     Agency's final rule--Approval and Promulgation of Air Quality 
     Implementation Plans; Virginia; Emission Reduction from Large 
     Stationary Internal Combustion Engines and Large Cement Kilns 
     [EPA-R03-OAR-2007-0382 EPA-R03-OAR-2008-0113; FRL-8735-6] 
     received October 30, 2008, pursuant to 5 U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A); 
     to the Committee on Energy and Commerce.
       9431. A letter from the Director, Regulatory Management 
     Division, Environmental Protection Agency, transmitting the 
     Agency's final rule--Stay of Effectiveness of Control Measure 
     Regulating Dust Emissions at the Four Corners Power Plant; 
     Navajo Nation [EPA-R09-OAR-2006-0184; FRL-8739-7] received 
     November 10, 2008, pursuant to 5 U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A); to the 
     Committee on Energy and Commerce.
       9432. A letter from the Director, Regulatory Management 
     Division, Environmental Protection Agency, transmitting the 
     Agency's final rule--Approval and Promulgation of Air Quality 
     Implementation Plans; Virginia; Major New Source Review for 
     Nonattainment Areas [EPA-R03-OAR-2007-0522; FRL-8731-8] 
     received October 21, 2008, pursuant to 5 U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A); 
     to the Committee on Energy and Commerce.
       9433. A letter from the Director, Regulatory Management 
     Division, Environmental Protection Agency, transmitting the 
     Agency's final rule--Completeness Findings for Section 110(a) 
     State Implementation Plans Pertaining to the Fine Particulate 
     Matter (PM2.5) NAAQS [EPA-HQ-OAR-2008-0452; FRL-8728-3] 
     received October 21, 2008, pursuant to 5 U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A); 
     to the Committee on Energy and Commerce.
       9434. A letter from the Director, Regulatory Management 
     Division, Environmental Protection Agency, transmitting the 
     Agency's final rule--National Ambient Air Quality Standards 
     for Lead [EPA-HQ-OAR-2006-0735; FRL-8732-9] (RIN: 2060-AN83) 
     received October 21, 2008, pursuant to 5 U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A); 
     to the Committee on Energy and Commerce.
       9435. A letter from the Director, Regulatory Management 
     Division, Environmental Protection Agency, transmitting the 
     Agency's final rule--Extension of Cross-Media Electronic 
     Reporting Rule Deadline for Authorized Programs [EPA-HQ-OEI-
     2003-0001; FRL-8730-8] (RIN: 2025-AA23) received October 14, 
     2008, pursuant to 5 U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A); to the Committee on 
     Energy and Commerce.
       9436. A letter from the Director, Regulatory Management 
     Division, Environmental Protection Agency, transmitting the 
     Agency's final rule--Approval and Promulgation of 
     Implementation Plans; Revisions to the Nevada State 
     Implementation Plan; Clark County [EPA-R09-OAR-2008-0728; 
     FRL-8729-1], pursuant to 5 U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A); to the 
     Committee on Energy and Commerce.
       9437. A letter from the Director, Regulatory Management 
     Division, Environmental Protection Agency, transmitting the 
     Agency's final rule--Approval and Promulgation of 
     Implementation Plans; Designation of Areas for Air Quality 
     Planning Purposes; State of California; PM-10; Revision of 
     Designation; Redesignation of the San Joaquin Valley Air 
     Basin PM-10 Nonattainment Area to Attainment; Approval of PM-
     10 Maintenance Plan for the San Joaquin Valley Air Basin; 
     Approval of Commitments for the East Kern PM-10 Nonattainment 
     Area [EPA-R09-OAR-2008 -030; FRL-8724-7] received November 5, 
     2008, pursuant to 5 U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A); to the Committee on 
     Energy and Commerce.
       9438. A letter from the Director, Regulatory Management 
     Division, Environmental Protection Agency, transmitting the 
     Agency's final rule--Approval and Promulgation of Air Quality 
     Implementation Plans; Illinois; CILCO (AmerenEnergy) Edwards 
     [EPA-R05-OAR-2004-IL-0003; FRL-8730-4] received November 5, 
     2008, pursuant to 5 U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A); to the Committee on 
     Energy and Commerce.
       9439. A letter from the Director, Regulatory Management 
     Division, Environmental Protection Agency, transmitting the 
     Agency's final rule--Approval and Promulgation of Air Quality 
     Implementation Plans; Delaware; Control of Stationary 
     Combustion Turbine Electric Generating Unit Emissions [EPA-
     R03-OAR-2008-0068; FRL-8738-3] received November 5, 2008, 
     pursuant to 5 U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A); to the Committee on Energy 
     and Commerce.
       9440. A letter from the Director, Regulatory Management 
     Division, Environmental Protection Agency, transmitting the 
     Agency's final rule--Hazardous Waste Management Systems; 
     Identification and Listing of Hazardous Waste; Final 
     Exclusion [EPA-R06-RCRA-2008-0418; SW-FRL-8727-8] received 
     October 7, 2008, pursuant to 5 U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A); to the 
     Committee on Energy and Commerce.
       9441. A letter from the Director, Regulatory Management 
     Division, Environmental Protection Agency, transmitting the 
     Agency's final rule--Approval and Promulgation of 
     Implementation Plans; Designation of Areas for Air Quality 
     Planning Purposes; State of California; PM-10; Revision of 
     Designation; Redesignation of the San Joaquin Valley Air 
     Basin PM-10 Nonattainment Area to Attainment; Approval of PM-
     10 Maintenance Plan for the San Joaquin Valley Air Basin; 
     Approval of Commitments for the East Kern PM-10 Nonattainment 
     Area [EPA-R09-OAR-2008- 0306; FRL-8724-7] received October 7, 
     2008, pursuant to 5 U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A); to the Committee on 
     Energy and Commerce.
       9442. A letter from the Director, Regulatory Management 
     Division, Environmental Protection Agency, transmitting the 
     Agency's final rule--Approval and Promulgation of 
     Implementation Plans; Alabama: Approval of Revisions to the 
     Visible Emissions Rule [EPA-R04-OAR-2005-AL- 0007-00819; FRL-
     8727-7] received October 7, 2008, pursuant to 5 U.S.C. 
     801(a)(1)(A); to the Committee on Energy and Commerce.
       9443. A letter from the Director, Regulatory Management 
     Division, Environmental Protection Agency, transmitting the 
     Agency's final rule--Texas: Final Authorization of State-
     initiated Changes and Incorporation by Reference of State 
     Hazardous Waste Management Program [EPA-R06-RCRA-2008-0144 
     FRL-8727-3] received October 23, 2008, pursuant to 5 U.S.C. 
     801(a)(1)(A); to the Committee on Energy and Commerce.
       9444. A letter from the Director, Regulatory Management 
     Division, Environmental Protection Agency, transmitting the 
     Agency's final rule--New Mexico: Incorporation by Reference 
     of Approved State Hazardous Waste Management Program [EPA-
     R06-RCRA-2008-0753; FRL-8729-6] received October 23, 2008, 
     pursuant to 5 U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A); to the Committee on Energy 
     and Commerce.
       9445. A letter from the Director, Regulatory Management 
     Division, Environmental Protection Agency, transmitting the 
     Agency's final rule--Revisions to the Definition of Solid 
     Waste [EPA-HQ-RCRA-2002-0031; FRL-8728-9] (RIN: 2050-AG31) 
     received October 14, 2008, pursuant to 5 U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A); 
     to the Committee on Energy and Commerce.
       9446. A letter from the Director, Regulatory Management 
     Division, Environmental Protection Agency, transmitting the 
     Agency's final rule--Significant New Use Rules on Certain 
     Chemical Substances [EPA-HQ-OPPT-2008-0251; FRL-8371-3] (RIN: 
     2070-AB27) received November 5, 2008, pursuant to 5 U.S.C. 
     801(a)(1)(A); to the Committee on Energy and Commerce.
       9447. A letter from the Director, Regulatory Management 
     Division, Environmental Protection Agency, transmitting the 
     Agency's final rule--NESHAP: National Emission Standards for 
     Hazardous Air Pollutants: Standards for Hazardous Waste 
     Combustors: Reconsideration [EPA-HQ-OAR-2004-0022; FRL-8733-
     1] (RIN: 2050-AG35) received October 21, 2008, pursuant to 5 
     U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A); to the Committee on Energy and Commerce.
       9448. A letter from the Director, Regulatory Management 
     Division, Environmental Protection Agency, transmitting the 
     Agency's final rule--Approval and Promulgation of Air Quality 
     Implementation Plans; Virginia; Virginia Major New Source 
     Review, Prevention of Significant Deterioration (PSD) [EPA-
     R03-OAR0-2007-0521; FRL-8731-9] received October 21, 2008, 
     pursuant to 5 U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A); to the Committee on Energy 
     and Commerce.
       9449. A letter from the Director, Regulatory Management 
     Division, Environmental Protection Agency, transmitting the 
     Agency's final rule--National Volatile Organic Compound 
     Emission Standards for Aerosol Coatings [EPA-HQ-OAR-2006-
     0971; FRL-8738-7] (RIN: 2060-AP33) received November 5, 2008, 
     pursuant to 5 U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A); to the Committee on Energy 
     and Commerce.
       9450. A letter from the Director, Regulatory Management 
     Division, Environmental Protection Agency, transmitting the 
     Agency's final rule--Fort Peck Assiniboine and Sioux Tribes 
     in Montana; Underground Injection Control (UIC) Program; 
     Primacy Approval and Minor Revisions [EPA-R08-OW-2007-0153; 
     FRL-8733-4] received October 22, 2008, pursuant to 5 U.S.C. 
     801(a)(1)(A); to the Committee on Energy and Commerce.
       9451. A letter from the Director, Regulatory Management 
     Division, Environmental Protection Agency, transmitting the 
     Agency's final rule--Emergency Planning and Community Right-
     to-Know Act; Amendments to Emergency Planning and 
     Notification; Emergency Release Notification and Hazardous 
     Chemical Reporting. [EPA-HQ-SFUND-1998-0002; FRL-8733-5] 
     (RIN: 2050-AE17) received October 22, 2008, pursuant to 5

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     U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A); to the Committee on Energy and Commerce.
       9452. A letter from the Director, Regulatory Management 
     Division, Environmental Protection Agency, transmitting the 
     Agency's final rule--Minnesota: Final Authorization of State 
     Hazardous Waste Management Program Revision [FRL-8733-7] 
     received October 22, 2008, pursuant to 5 U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A); 
     to the Committee on Energy and Commerce.
       9453. A letter from the Director, Regulatory Management 
     Division, Environmental Protection Agency, transmitting the 
     Agency's final rule--Revisions to the California State 
     Implementation Plan, San Diego Air Pollution Control 
     District, San Joaquin Valley Air Pollution Control District, 
     and Ventura County Air Pollution Control District [EPA-R09-
     OAR-2006-0869, FRL-8721-7] received October 22, 2008, 
     pursuant to 5 U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A); to the Committee on Energy 
     and Commerce.
       9454. A letter from the Director, Regulatory Management 
     Division, Environmental Protection Agency, transmitting the 
     Agency's final rule--Approval and Promulgation of Air Quality 
     Implementation Plans; Commonwealth of Pennsylvania; 
     Reasonably Available Control Technology Requirements for 
     Volatile Organic Compounds and Nitrogen Oxides [EPA-R03-OAR-
     2006-0379; FRL-8732-3] received October 21, 2008, pursuant to 
     5 U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A); to the Committee on Energy and 
     Commerce.
       9455. A letter from the Director, Regulatory Management 
     Division, Environmental Protection Agency, transmitting the 
     Agency's final rule--Approval and Promulgation of Air Quality 
     Implementation Plans; Virginia; Movement of Richmond and 
     Hampton Roads 8-Hour Ozone Areas from the Nonattainment Area 
     List to the Maintenance Area List [EPA-R03-OAR-2008-0656; 
     FRL-8735-4] received October 23, 2008, pursuant to 5 U.S.C. 
     801(a)(1)(A); to the Committee on Energy and Commerce.
       9456. A letter from the Director, Regulatory Management 
     Division, Environmental Protection Agency, transmitting the 
     Agency's final rule--Approval and Promulgation of Air Quality 
     Implementation Plans; Illinois [EPA-R05-OAR-2008-0198; FRL-
     8722-9] received October 23, 2008, pursuant to 5 U.S.C. 
     801(a)(1)(A); to the Committee on Energy and Commerce.
       9457. A letter from the Director, Regulatory Management 
     Division, Environmental Protection Agency, transmitting the 
     Agency's final rule--Approval and Promulgation of Air Quality 
     Implementation Plans; West Virginia; Revised Motor Vehicle 
     Emission Budgets for the Parkersburg 8-Hour Ozone Maintenance 
     Area [EPA-R03-OAR-2008- 0746 FRL-8735-7] received October 23, 
     2008, pursuant to 5 U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A); to the Committee on 
     Energy and Commerce.
       9458. A letter from the Director, Regulatory Management 
     Division, Environmental Protection Agency, transmitting the 
     Agency's final rule--Approval and Promulgation of Air Quality 
     Implementation Plans; Texas; Texas Low-Emission Diesel Fuel 
     Program [EPA-R06-OAR-2006-0665; FRL-8733-8] received October 
     22, 2008, pursuant to 5 U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A); to the Committee 
     on Energy and Commerce.
       9459. A letter from the Director, Regulatory Management 
     Division, Environmental Protection Agency, transmitting the 
     Agency's final rule--Control of Hazardous Air Pollutants From 
     Mobile Sources: Early Credit Technology Requirement Revision 
     [EPA-HQ-2005-0036; FRL-8729-7] (RIN: 2060-A089) received 
     October 14, 2008, pursuant to 5 U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A); to the 
     Committee on Energy and Commerce.
       9460. A letter from the Director, Regulatory Management 
     Division, Environmental Protection Agency, transmitting the 
     Agency's final rule--Approval and Promulgation of 
     Implementation Plans; Alaska; Interstate Transport of 
     Pollution [EPA-R10-OAR-2008-0166; FRL-8728-1] received 
     October 14, 2008, pursuant to 5 U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A); to the 
     Committee on Energy and Commerce.
       9461. A letter from the Director, Regulatory Management 
     Division, Environmental Protection Agency, transmitting the 
     Agency's final rule--Approval and Promulgation of Air Quality 
     Implementation Plans; Wisconsin; Approval of Rule 
     Clarifications [EPA-R05-OAR-2008-0389; FRL-8711-3] received 
     October 14, 2008, pursuant to 5 U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A); to the 
     Committee on Energy and Commerce.
       9462. A letter from the Director, Regulatory Management 
     Division, Environmental Protection Agency, transmitting the 
     Agency's final rule--Approval and Promulgation of Air Quality 
     Implementation Plans; Texas; Dallas/Fort Worth 1-Hour Ozone 
     Nonattainment Area; Determination of Attainment of the 1-Hour 
     Standard [EPA-R06-OAR-2008-0420; FRL-8730-3] received October 
     14, 2008, pursuant to 5 U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A); to the Committee 
     on Energy and Commerce.
       9463. A letter from the Director, Regulatory Management 
     Division, Environmental Protection Agency, transmitting the 
     Agency's final rule--Announcement of the Delegation of 
     Partial Administrative Authority for Implementation of 
     Federal Implementation Plan for the Coeur d' Alene 
     Reservation to the Couer d'Alene Tribe. [EPA-R10-OAR-2008-
     0498 FRL-8729-3] received October 14, 2008, pursuant to 5 
     U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A); to the Committee on Energy and Commerce.
       9464. A letter from the Director, Regulatory Management 
     Division, Environmental Protection Agency, transmitting the 
     Agency's final rule--Approval and Promulgation of 
     Implementation Plans; Florida; Removal of Gasoline Vapor 
     Recovery from Southeast Florida Areas; Withdrawal of Direct 
     Final Rule [EPA-R04-OAR-2007-0836- 200739(w); FRL-8734-3] 
     received October 22, 2008, pursuant to 5 U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A); 
     to the Committee on Energy and Commerce.
       9465. A letter from the Legal Advisor, Office of the Bureau 
     Chief, Federal Communications Commission, transmitting the 
     Commission's final rule--In the Matter of Amendment of Part 
     90 of the Commission's Rules To Provide for Flexible Use of 
     the 896-901 MHz and 935-940 MHz Band Allotted to the Business 
     and Industrial Land Transportation Pool Improving Public 
     Safety Communications in the 800 MHz Band Consolidating the 
     800 MHz and 900 MHz Industrial/Land Transportation and 
     Business Pool Channels [WT Docket No. 05-62 WT Docket No. 02-
     55] received November 18, 2008, pursuant to 5 U.S.C. 
     801(a)(1)(A); to the Committee on Energy and Commerce.
       9466. A letter from the Chief of Staff, Media Bureau, 
     Federal Communications Commission, transmitting the 
     Commission's final rule--In the Matter of An Inquiry Into the 
     Commission's Policies and Rules Regarding AM Radio Service 
     Directional Antenna Preformance Verification [MM Docket No.: 
     93-177] received October 14, 2008, pursuant to 5 U.S.C. 
     801(a)(1)(A); to the Committee on Energy and Commerce.
       9467. A letter from the Deputy, Chief Financial Officer, 
     OMD, Federal Communications Commission, transmitting the 
     Commission's final rule--In the Matter of Assessment and 
     Collection of Regulatory Fees for Fiscal Year 2008 [MD Docket 
     No.: 08-65 RM-11312] received October 14, 2008, pursuant to 5 
     U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A); to the Committee on Energy and Commerce.
       9468. A letter from the Chief of Staff, Media Bureau, 
     Federal Communications Commission, transmitting the 
     Commission's final rule--In the Matter of Amendment of 
     Section 73.622(i), Final DTV Table of Allotments, Television 
     Broadcast Stations. (Wittenberg, Wisconsin) [MB Docket No.: 
     08-136 RM-11468] received October 14, 2008, pursuant to 5 
     U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A); to the Committee on Energy and Commerce.
       9469. A letter from the Chief of Staff, Media Bureau, 
     Federal Communications Commission, transmitting the 
     Commission's final rule--In the Matter of Amendment of 
     Section 73.622(i), Final DTV Table of Allotments, Television 
     Broadcast Stations, (Vanderbilt, Michigan) [MB Docket No.: 
     08-204 RM-11492] received October 14, 2008, pursuant to 5 
     U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A); to the Committee on Energy and Commerce.
       9470. A letter from the Chief of Staff, Media Bureau, 
     Federal Communications Commission, transmitting the 
     Commission's final rule--In the Matter of Amendment of 
     Section 73.622(i), Final DTV Table of Allotments, Television 
     Broadcast Stations. (Greenville, North Carolina) [MB Docket 
     No.: 08-133 RM-1165] received October 14, 2008, pursuant to 5 
     U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A); to the Committee on Energy and Commerce.
       9471. A letter from the Cheif of Staff, Media Bureau, 
     Federal Communications Commission, transmitting the 
     Commission's final rule--In the Matter of Carriage of Digital 
     Television Broadcast Signals: Amendment to Part 76 of the 
     Commission's Rules [CS Docket No.: 98-120] received October 
     14, 2008, pursuant to 5 U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A); to the Committee 
     on Energy and Commerce.
       9472. A letter from the Chief of Staff, Media Bureau, 
     Federal Communications Commission, transmitting the 
     Commission's final rule--In the Matter of Amendment of 
     Section 73.622(i), Final DTV Table of Allotments, Television 
     Broadcast Stations. (Shreveport, Louisiana) [MB Docket No.: 
     08-118 RM-11455] received October 14, 2008, pursuant to 5 
     U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A); to the Committee on Energy and Commerce.
       9473. A letter from the Chief of Staff, Media Bureau, 
     Federal Communications Commission, transmitting the 
     Commission's final rule--In the Matter of Amendment of 
     Section 73.622(i), Final DTV Table of Allotments, Television 
     Broadcast Stations. (Longview, Texas) [MB Docket No.: 08-112 
     RM-11456] received October 14, 2008, pursuant to 5 U.S.C. 
     801(a)(1)(A); to the Committee on Energy and Commerce.
       9474. A letter from the Chief of Staff, Media Bureau, 
     Federal Communications Commission, transmitting the 
     Commission's final rule--In the Matter of Amendment of 
     Section 73.622(i), Final DTV Table of Allotments, Television 
     Broadcast Stations. (Salt Lake City, Utah) [MB Docket No.: 
     08-144 RM-11472] received October 14, 2008, pursuant to 5 
     U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A); to the Committee on Energy and Commerce.
       9475. A letter from the Chief of Staff, Media Bureau, 
     Federal Communications Commission, transmitting the 
     Commission's final rule--In the Matter of Amendment of 
     Section 73.622(i), Final DTV Table of Allotments, Television 
     Broadcast Stations. (Freeport, Illinois) [MB Docket No.: 08-
     135 RM-11467] received October 14, 2008, pursuant to 5 U.S.C. 
     801(a)(1)(A); to the Committee on Energy and Commerce.
       9476. A letter from the Chief of Staff, Media Bureau, 
     Federal Communications Commission, transmitting the 
     Commission's final rule--In the Matter of Amendment of 
     Section 73.202(b), Table of Allotments, FM Broadcast 
     Stations. (LaGrande and Prairie City, Oregon) [MB Docket No. 
     08-67 RM-11426] received November 18, 2008, pursuant to 5 
     U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A); to the Committee on Energy and Commerce.

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       9477. A letter from the International Bureau Legal Advisor, 
     Federal Communications Commission, transmitting the 
     Commission's final rule--In the Matter of 2000 Biennial 
     Regulatory Review--Streamlining and Other Revisions of Part 
     25 of the Commission's Rules Governing the Licensing of, and 
     Spectrum Usage by, Satellite Network Earth Stations and Space 
     Stations Streamlining the Commission's Rules and Regulations 
     for Satellite Applications and Licensing Procedures [IB 
     Docket No. 00-248 IB Docket No. 95-117] received November 18, 
     2008, pursuant to 5 U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A); to the Committee on 
     Energy and Commerce.
       9478. A letter from the Chief of Staff, Media Bureau, 
     Federal Communications Commission, transmitting the 
     Commission's final rule--In the Matter of Amendment of 
     Section 73.622(i), Final DTV Table of Allotments, Television 
     Broadcast Stations. (Hendersonville, Tennessee) [MB Docket 
     No. 08-128 RM-11460] received November 18, 2008, pursuant to 
     5 U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A); to the Committee on Energy and 
     Commerce.
       9479. A letter from the Chief of Staff, Media Bureau, 
     Federal Communications Commission, transmitting the 
     Commission's final rule--In the Matter of Amendment of 
     Section 73.202(b), Table of Allotments, FM Broadcast 
     Stations. (Linden, Tennessee) [MB Docket No. 07-280 RM-11379] 
     received November 18, 2008, pursuant to 5 U.S.C. 
     801(a)(1)(A); to the Committee on Energy and Commerce.
       9480. A letter from the Chief of Staff, Media Bureau, 
     Federal Communications Commission, transmitting the 
     Commission's final rule--In the Matter of Amendment of 
     Section 73.622(i), Final DTV Table of Allotments, Television 
     Broadcast Stations. (La Grande, Oregon) [MB Docket No. 08-121 
     RM-11449] received November 18, 2008, pursuant to 5 U.S.C. 
     801(a)(1)(A); to the Committee on Energy and Commerce.
       9481. A letter from the Chief of Staff, Media Bureau, 
     Federal Communications Commission, transmitting the 
     Commission's final rule--In the Matter of Amendment of 
     Section 73.622(i), Final DTV Table of Allotments, Television 
     Broadcast Stations. (Honolulu and Waimanalo, Hawaii) [MB 
     Docket No. 08-98 RM-11435] received November 18, 2008, 
     pursuant to 5 U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A); to the Committee on Energy 
     and Commerce.
       9482. A letter from the Chief of Staff, Media Bureau, 
     Federal Communications Commission, transmitting the 
     Commission's final rule--In the Matter of Amendment of 
     Section 73.622(i), Final DTV Table of Allotments, Television 
     Broadcast Stations. (Fort Worth, Texas) [MB Docket No.: 08-
     148 RM-11474] received October 29, 2008, pursuant to 5 U.S.C. 
     801(a)(1)(A); to the Committee on Energy and Commerce.
       9483. A letter from the Chief of Staff, Media Bureau, 
     Federal Communications Commission, transmitting the 
     Commission's final rule--In the Matter of Amendment of 
     Section 73.622(i), Final DTV Table of Allotments, Television 
     Broadcast Stations. (Honolulu, Hawaii) [MB Docket No.: 08-155 
     RM-11479] received October 29, 2008, pursuant to 5 U.S.C. 
     801(a)(1)(A); to the Committee on Energy and Commerce.
       9484. A letter from the Chief of Staff, Media Bureau, 
     Federal Communications Commission, transmitting the 
     Commission's final rule--In the Matter of Amendment of 
     Section 73.622(i), Final DTV Table of Allotments, Television 
     Broadcast Stations. (Bainbridge, Georgia) [MB Docket No.: 08-
     139 RM-11469] received 29, 2008, pursuant to 5 U.S.C. 
     801(a)(1)(A); to the Committee on Energy and Commerce.
       9485. A letter from the Chief of Staff, Media Bureau, 
     Federal Communications Commission, transmitting the 
     Commission's final rule--In the Matter of Amendment of 
     Section 73.202(b), Table of Allotments, FM Broadcast 
     Stations. (Butte Falls and Netarts, Oregon) [MB Docket No.: 
     07-210 RM-11399] received October 29, 2008, pursuant to 5 
     U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A); to the Committee on Energy and Commerce.
       9486. A letter from the Chief of Staff, Media Bureau, 
     Federal Communications Commission, transmitting the 
     Commission's final rule--In the Matter of Amendment of 
     Section 73.202(b), FM Table of Allotments, FM Broadcast 
     Stations. (Tecopa, California) [MB Docket No. 07-226 RM-
     11406] received October 29, 2008, pursuant to 5 U.S.C. 
     801(a)(1)(A); to the Committee on Energy and Commerce.
       9487. A letter from the Chief of Staff, Media Bureau, 
     Federal Communications Commission, transmitting the 
     Commission's final rule--Amendment of Section 73.202(b), 
     Table of Allotments, FM Broadcast Stations. (Waldport, 
     Dallas, and Monmouth, Oregon) [MB Docket No.: 07-124 RM-
     11378] received October 29, 2008, pursuant to 5 U.S.C. 
     801(a)(1)(A); to the Committee on Energy and Commerce.
       9488. A letter from the Chief of Staff, Media Bureau, 
     Federal Communications Commission, transmitting the 
     Commission's final rule--In the Matter of Amendment of 
     Section 73.202(b) Table of Allotments, FM Broadcast Stations. 
     (Elko, Nevada) [MB Docket No.: 07-281 RM-11408] received 
     October 29, 2008, pursuant to 5 U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A); to the 
     Committee on Energy and Commerce.
       9489. A letter from the Cheif of Staff, Media Buraeu, 
     Federal Communications Commission, transmitting the 
     Commission's final rule--In the Matter of Amendment of 
     Section 73.202(b), Table of Allotments, FM Broadcast 
     Stations. (Antlers and Hugo, Oklahoma, and Hico, Texas) [MB 
     Docket No.: 07-182 RM-11393 MB Docket No.: 07-194 RM-11397] 
     received October 29, 2008, pursuant to 5 U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A); 
     to the Committee on Energy and Commerce.
       9490. A letter from the Deputy Chief, CGB, Federal 
     Communications Commission, transmitting the Commission's 
     final rule--In the Matter of Rules and Regulations 
     Implementing the Telephone Consumer Protection Act of 1991 
     Junk Fax Prevention Act of 2005 [CG Docket No.: 02-278 CG 
     Docket No.: 05-338] received October 29, 2008, pursuant to 5 
     U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A); to the Committee on Energy and Commerce.
       9491. A letter from the Federal Energy Regulatory 
     Commission, transmitting the Commission's final rule--
     Revisions to Forms, Statements and Reporting Requirements for 
     Electric Utilities and Licensees [Docket No. RM08-5-000; 
     Order No. 715] received October 7, 2008, pursuant to 5 U.S.C. 
     801(a)(1)(A); to the Committee on Energy and Commerce.
       9492. A letter from the General Counsel, Federal Energy 
     Regulatory Commission, transmitting the Commission's final 
     rule--Electronic Tariff Filings [Docket No.: RM01-5-000; 
     Order No. 714] received October 16, 2008, pursuant to 5 
     U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A); to the Committee on Energy and Commerce.
       9493. A letter from the General Counsel, Federal Energy 
     Regulatory Commission, transmitting the Commission's final 
     rule--Mandatory Reliability Standard for Nuclear Plant 
     Interface Coordination [Docket No.: RM08-3-000; Order No. 
     716] received October 27, 2008, pursuant to 5 U.S.C. 
     801(a)(1)(A); to the Committee on Energy and Commerce.
       9494. A letter from the Secretary, Federal Trade 
     Commission, transmitting a report regarding the accuracy of 
     the do not call registry; to the Committee on Energy and 
     Commerce.
       9495. A letter from the Director, Office of Congressional 
     Affairs, Nuclear Regulatory Commission, transmitting the 
     Commission's final rule--Protection of Safeguards Information 
     [NRC-2005-0001] (RIN: 3150-AH57) received October 21, 2008, 
     pursuant to 5 U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A); to the Committee on Energy 
     and Commerce.
       9496. A letter from the Director, Office of Congressional 
     Affairs, Nuclear Regulatory Commission, transmitting the 
     Commission's final rule--List of Approved Spent Fuel Storage 
     Casks: NAC-UMS Revision 5 [NRC-2008-0438] (RIN: 3150-A148) 
     received November 5, 2008, pursuant to 5 U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A); 
     to the Committee on Energy and Commerce.
       9497. A letter from the Assistant Secretary For Export 
     Administration, Department of Commerce, transmitting the 
     Department's final rule--Conforming Changes to Certain End-
     User/End-Use Based Controls in the EAR; Clarification of the 
     Term ``Transfer'' and Related Terms as Used in the EAR 
     [Docket No. 080220216-81424-03] (RIN: 0694-AD59) received 
     November 18, 2008, pursuant to 5 U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A); to the 
     Committee on Foreign Affairs.
       9498. A letter from the Assistant Secretary Legislative 
     Affairs, Department of State, transmitting a report and 
     justification pursuant to Section 650(d) of the Department of 
     State, Foreign Operations, and Related Programs 
     Appropriations Act, 2008, as carried forward under the 
     Supplemental Appropriations Act, 2008; to the Committee on 
     Foreign Affairs.
       9499. A letter from the White House Liaison, Department of 
     Education, transmitting a report pursuant to the Federal 
     Vacancies Reform Act of 1998; to the Committee on Oversight 
     and Government Reform.
       9500. A letter from the Secretary, Department of Housing 
     and Urban Development, transmitting the Fiscal Year 2008 
     Performance and Accountability reports for the Department of 
     Housing and Urban Development, the Federal Housing 
     Administration, and the Government National Mortgage 
     Association; to the Committee on Oversight and Government 
     Reform.
       9501. A letter from the Secretary, Department of 
     Transportation, transmitting the Department's FY 2008 
     Performance and Accountability Report; to the Committee on 
     Oversight and Government Reform.
       9502. A letter from the Secretary, Department of Veterans 
     Affairs, transmitting a letter of notification for arrival of 
     the Department's FY 2008 Performance and Accountability 
     Report; to the Committee on Oversight and Government Reform.
       9503. A letter from the Administrator, Environmental 
     Protection Agency, transmitting the Office of Inspector 
     General's Semiannual Report to Congress, pursuant to Public 
     Law 95-452; to the Committee on Oversight and Government 
     Reform.
       9504. A letter from the Chairman, Federal Deposit Insurance 
     Corporation, transmitting notification that the Corporation 
     has taken and will complete steps to follow the No FEAR 
     Guidelines, pursuant to the Notification and Federal 
     Employees Antidiscrimination and Retaliation Act of 2002; to 
     the Committee on Oversight and Government Reform.
       9505. A letter from the Chairman, Federal Energy Regulatory 
     Commission, transmitting in accordance with Pub. L. 105-270, 
     the Federal Activities Inventory Reform Act of 1998 (FAIR 
     Act), the Commission's inventory of commercial activities for 
     fiscal year 2008; to the Committee on Oversight and 
     Government Reform.
       9506. A letter from the Chairman, Holocaust Memorial 
     Museum, transmitting the Museums's FY 2008 Report on Audit 
     and Investigative Activities, pursuant to the Inspector 
     General Act of 1978; to the Committee on Oversight and 
     Government Reform.
       9507. A letter from the Archivist of the United States, 
     National Archives and

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     Records Administration, transmitting the Administration's 
     annual Performance and Accountability Report for Fiscal Year 
     2008; to the Committee on Oversight and Government Reform.
       9508. A letter from the General Counsel, National Credit 
     Union Administration, transmitting the Administration's final 
     rule--Revisions for the Freedom of Information Act and 
     Privacy Act Regulations (RIN: 3133-AD44) received November 5, 
     2008, pursuant to 5 U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A); to the Committee on 
     Oversight and Government Reform.
       9509. A letter from the Director, Office of Management and 
     Budget, transmitting a report entitled, ``Statistical 
     Programs of the United States Government: Fiscal Year 2009,'' 
     pursuant to 44 U.S.C. 3504(e)(2); to the Committee on 
     Oversight and Government Reform.
       9510. A letter from the Acting Director, Office of 
     Persinnel Management, transmitting the Office's final rule--
     Disabled Veterans Documentation (RIN: 3206-AL29) received 
     October 10, 2008, pursuant to 5 U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A); to the 
     Committee on Oversight and Government Reform.
       9511. A letter from the Acting Director, Office of 
     Personnel Management, transmitting the Office's final rule--
     Nonforeign Area Cost-of-Living Allowance Rates; Alaska (RIN: 
     3206-AL37) received October 30, 2008, pursuant to 5 U.S.C. 
     801(a)(1)(A); to the Committee on Oversight and Government 
     Reform.
       9512. A letter from the Acting Director, Office of 
     Personnel Management, transmitting the Office's final rule--
     Reemployment Rights (RIN: 3206-AI19) received October 30, 
     2008, pursuant to 5 U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A); to the Committee on 
     Oversight and Government Reform.
       9513. A letter from the Acting Director, Office of 
     Personnel Management, transmitting the Office's final rule--
     Repayment of Student Loans (RIN: 3206-AK51) received October 
     30, 2008, pursuant to 5 U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A); to the Committee 
     on Oversight and Government Reform.
       9514. A letter from the Acting Director, Office of 
     Personnel Management, transmitting the Office's final rule--
     Veterans' Preference (RIN: 3206-AL33) received October 30, 
     2008, pursuant to 5 U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A); to the Committee on 
     Oversight and Government Reform.
       9515. A letter from the Acting Director, Office of 
     Personnel Management, transmitting the Office's final rule--
     Suitability (RIN: 3206-AL38) received November 12, 2008, 
     pursuant to 5 U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A); to the Committee on 
     Oversight and Government Reform.
       9516. A letter from the Acting Director, Office of 
     Personnel Management, transmitting the Office's final rule--
     Time-in-Grade Rule Eliminated (RIN: 3206-AL18) received 
     November 12, 2008, pursuant to 5 U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A); to the 
     Committee on Oversight and Government Reform.
       9517. A letter from the Acting Director, Office of 
     Personnel Management, transmitting the Office's final rule--
     Prevailing Rate Systems; Change in Nonappropriated Fund 
     Federal Wage System Survey Schedule from Fiscal Year to 
     Calendar Year (RIN: 3206-AL63) received November 12, 2008, 
     pursuant to 5 U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A); to the Committee on 
     Oversight and Government Reform.
       9518. A letter from the Acting Director, Office of 
     Personnel Management, transmitting the Office's final rule--
     Changes in Pay Administration Rules for General Schedule 
     Employees (RIN: 3206-AK88) received November 12, 2008, 
     pursuant to 5 U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A); to the Committee on 
     Oversight and Government Reform.
       9519. A letter from the Acting Director, Office of 
     Personnel Management, transmitting the Office's final rule--
     Prevailing Rate Systems; Abolishment of Santa Clara, 
     California, as a Nonappropriated Fund Federal Wage System 
     Wage Area (RIN 3206-AL74) received November 7, 2008, pursuant 
     to 5 U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A); to the Committee on Oversight and 
     Government Reform.
       9520. A letter from the Acting Director, Office of 
     Personnel Management, transmitting the Office's final rule--
     Emergency Leave Transfer Program (RIN: 3206-AL26) received 
     November 7, 2008, pursuant to 5 U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A); to the 
     Committee on Oversight and Government Reform.
       9521. A letter from the Chairman, Securities and Exchange 
     Commission, transmitting in accordance with Pub. L. 105-270, 
     the Federal Activities Inventory Reform Act of 1998 (FAIR 
     Act), the Commission's inventory of commerical activities for 
     fiscal year 2008; to the Committee on Oversight and 
     Government Reform.
       9522. A letter from the Acting General Counsel, Department 
     of the Interior, transmitting the Department's final rule--
     Minimum Internal Control Standards for Class II Gaming (RIN: 
     3141-AA37) received November 5, 2008, pursuant to 5 U.S.C. 
     801(a)(1)(A); to the Committee on Natural Resources.
       9523. A letter from the General Counsel, Department of the 
     Interior, transmitting the Department's final rule--Technical 
     Standards for Electronic, Computer, or Other Technologic Aids 
     Used in the Play of Class II Games (RIN: 3141-AA29) received 
     November 5, 2008, pursuant to 5 U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A); to the 
     Committee on Natural Resources.
       9524. A letter from the Acting Division Chief, Regulatory 
     Affairs, BLM, Department of the Interior, transmitting the 
     Department's ``Major'' final rule--Oil Shale Management--
     General (RIN: 1004-AD90) received November 18, 2008, pursuant 
     to 5 U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A); to the Committee on Natural 
     Resources.
       9525. A letter from the Acting Assistant Secretary for Fish 
     and Wildlife and Parks, Department of the Interior, 
     transmitting the Department's final rule--Migratory Bird 
     Permits; Changes in the Regulations Governing Falconry [FWS-
     R9-MB-2008-0039] [91200-1231-9BPP] (RIN: 1018-AG11) received 
     October 8, 2008, pursuant to 5 U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A); to the 
     Committee on Natural Resources.
       9526. A letter from the Chief, Branch of Listing, 
     Department of the Interior, transmitting the Department's 
     final rule--Endangered and Threatened Wildlife and Plants; 
     Revised Designation of Critical Habitat for the Wintering 
     Population of the Piping Plover (Charadrius melodus) in North 
     Carolina [FWS-RS-ES-2008-0041 92210-1117-000-B4] (RIN: 1018-
     AU48) received October 20, 2008, pursuant to 5 U.S.C. 
     801(a)(1)(A); to the Committee on Natural Resources.
       9527. A letter from the Secretary, Department of Health and 
     Human Services, transmitting a petition, pursuant to the 
     Energy Employees Occupational Illness Compensation Program 
     Act of 2000; to the Committee on the Judiciary.
       9528. A letter from the Principal Deputy Assistant Attorney 
     General, Department of Justice, transmitting the Department's 
     report on the security of Assistant United States Attorneys 
     and other federal attorneys, pursuant to Public Law 110-177; 
     to the Committee on the Judiciary.
       9529. A letter from the Director, Department of Justice, 
     transmitting the Department's final rule--Procedures for 
     Completing Uniform Forms of Trustee Final Reports in Cases 
     Filed Under Chapter 7, 12, and 13 of the Bankruptcy Code 
     [Docket No.: EOUST 101] (RIN: 1105-AB29) received October 9, 
     2008, pursuant to 5 U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A); to the Committee on 
     the Judiciary.
       9530. A letter from the Principal Deputy Assistant Attorney 
     General, Department of Justice, transmitting copy of the 
     Office of Victims of Crime (OVC) International Terrorism 
     Victim Expense Reimbursement (ITVERP) Report to Congress 
     2008, pursuant to Section 1404C of the Victims of Crime Act 
     of 1984; to the Committee on the Judiciary.
       9531. A letter from the Secretary, Federal Trade 
     Commission, transmitting the Commission's Thirtieth Annual 
     Report to Congress pursuant to section 201 of the Hart -
     Scott-Rodino Antitrust Improvements Act of 1976, pursuant to 
     15 U.S.C. 18a(j); to the Committee on the Judiciary.
       9532. A letter from the Administrator, Department of 
     Homeland Security, transmitting notification that funding 
     under Title V, subsection 503(b)(3) of the Robert T . 
     Stafford Disaster Relief and Emergency Assistance Act, as 
     amended, has exceeded $5 million for the cost of response and 
     recovery efforts for FEMA-3291-EM in the State of 
     Mississippi, pursuant to 42 U.S.C. 5193; to the Committee on 
     Transportation and Infrastructure.
       9533. A letter from the Program Analyst, Department of 
     Transportation, transmitting the Department's final rule--
     Airworthiness Directives; Eurocopter Deutschland GMBH Model 
     MBB-BK 117C-2 Helicopters [Docket No. FAA-2008-0042; 
     Directorate Identifier 2007-SW-26-AD; Amendment 39-15614; AD 
     2008-15-02] (RIN: 2120-AA64) received October 9, 2008, 
     pursuant to 5 U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A); to the Committee on 
     Transportation and Infrastructure.
       9534. 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-135BJ Airplanes [Docket No. FAA-
     2008-0416; Directorate Identifier 2007-NM-297-AD; Amendment 
     39-15656; AD 2008-17-18] (RIN: 2120-AA64) received October 9, 
     2008, pursuant to 5 U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A); to the Committee on 
     Transportation and Infrastructure.
       9535. A letter from the Program Analyst, Department of 
     Transportation, transmitting the Department's final rule--
     Airworthiness Directives; Boeing Model 777-200 and -300 
     Series Airplanes Equipped with Rolls-Royce Model RB211-TRENT 
     800 Series Engines [Docket No. FAA-2008-0967; Directorate 
     Identifier 2008-NM-152-AD; Amendment 39-15671; AD 2008-19-04] 
     (RIN: 2120-AA64) received October 9, 2008, pursuant to 5 
     U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A); to the Committee on Transportation and 
     Infrastructure.
       9536. A letter from the Program Analyst, Department of 
     Transportation, transmitting the Department's final rule--
     Airworthiness Directives; Fokker Model F.28 Mark 0070 and 
     0100 Airplanes [Docket No.: FAA-2008-0676; Directorate 
     Identifier 2007-NM-280-AD; Amendment 39-15676; AD 2008-19-09] 
     (RIN: 2120-AA64) received October 27, 2008, pursuant to 5 
     U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A); to the Committee on Transportation and 
     Infrastructure.
       9537. A letter from the Program Analyst, Department of 
     Transportation, transmitting the Department's final rule--
     Airworthiness Directives; Engine Components, Inc. (ECi) 
     Reciprocating Engine Cylinder Assemblies [Docket No. FAA-
     2008-0052; Directorate Identifier 2008-NE-01-AD; Amendment 
     39-15672; AD 2008-19-05] (RIN: 2120-AA64) received October 9, 
     2008, pursuant to 5 U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A); to the Committee on 
     Transportation and Infrastructure.
       9538. A letter from the Program Analyst, Department of 
     Transportation, transmitting the Department's final rule--
     Airworthiness Directives; EADS SOCATA Model TBM 700 Airplanes 
     [Docket No. FAA-2008-0748 Directorate Identifier 2008-CE-041-
     AD; Amendment 39-15677; AD 2008-19-10] (RIN: 2120-AA64) 
     received October 9, 2008, pursuant to 5

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     U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A); to the Committee on Transportation and 
     Infrastructure.
       9539. A letter from the Program Analyst, Department of 
     Transportation, transmitting the Department's final rule--
     Airworthiness Directives; Empresa Brasileria de Aeronautice 
     S.A. (EMBRAER) Model ERJ 170 and ERJ 190 Airplanes [Docket 
     No. FAA-2008-0361; Directorate Identifier 2007-NM-279-AD; 
     Amendment 39-15681; AD 2008-20-02] (RIN: 2120-AA64) October 
     27, 2008, pursuant to 5 U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A); to the Committee 
     on Transportation and Infrastructure.
       9540. A letter from the Program Analyst, Department of 
     Transportation, transmitting the Department's final rule--
     Airworthiness Directives; Fokker Model F.28 Mark 0070 and 
     Mark 0100 Airplanes [Docket No. FAA-2008-0675; Directorate 
     2007-NM-192-AD; Amendment 39-15682; AD 2008-20-03] (RIN: 
     2120-AA64) received October 27, 2008, pursuant to 5 U.S.C. 
     801(a)(1)(A); to the Committee on Transportation and 
     Infrastructure.
       9541. A letter from the Program Analyst, Department of 
     Transportation, transmitting the Department's final rule--
     Airworthiness Directives; Bombardier Model DHC-8-400, DHC-8-
     401, and DHC-8-402 Airplanes [Docket No. FAA-2008-0730; 
     Directorate Identifier 2008-NM-055-AD; Amendment 39-15674; AD 
     2008-19-07] (RIN: 2120-AA64) received October 27, 2008, 
     pursuant to 5 U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A); to the Committee on 
     Transportation and Infrastructure.
       9542. A letter from the Program Analyst, Department of 
     Transportation, transmitting the Department's final rule--
     Airworthiness Directives; Lockheed Model 382, 382B, 382E, 
     382F, and 382G Series Airplanes [Docket No.: FAA-2008-0638; 
     Directorate Identifier 2008-NM-035-AD; Amendment 39, 15680; 
     AD 2008-20-01] (RIN: 2120-AA64) received October 27, 2008, 
     pursuant to 5 U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A); to the Committee on 
     Transportation and Infrastructure.
       9543. A letter from the Regulatory Ombudsman, Department of 
     Transportation, transmitting the Department's final rule--
     Hours of Service of Drivers [Docket No. FMCSA-2004-19608] 
     (RIN: 2126-AB14) received November 19, 2008, pursuant to 5 
     U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A); to the Committee on Transportation and 
     Infrastructure.
       9544. A letter from the Program Analyst, Department of 
     Transportation, transmitting the Department's final rule--
     Standard Instrument Approach Procedures, and Takeoff Minimums 
     and Obstacle Departure Procedures; Miscellaneous Amendments 
     [Docket No. 30620; Amdt. No. 3280] received October 27, 2008, 
     pursuant to 5 U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A); to the Committee on 
     Transportation and Infrastructure.
       9545. A letter from the Program Analyst, Department of 
     Transportation, transmitting the Department's final rule--
     Airworthiness Directives; Boeing Model 747-100, 747-100B, 
     747-100B SUD, 747-200B, 747-200C, 747-300, 747-400, 747-400D, 
     and 747SR Series Airplanes [Docket No. FAA-2007-29227; 
     Directorate Identifier 2007-NM-100-AD; Amendment 39-15664; AD 
     2008-18-07] (RIN: 2120-AA64) received October 27, 2008, 
     pursuant to 5 U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A); to the Committee on 
     Transportation and Infrastructure.
       9546. A letter from the Program Analyst, Department of 
     Transportation, transmitting the Department's final rule--
     Airworthiness Directives; BAE Systems (Operations) Limited 
     (Jetstream) Model 4101 Airplanes [Docket No. FAA-2008-0644; 
     Directorate Identifier 2007-NM-321-AD; Amendment 39-15659; AD 
     2008-18-02] (RIN: 2120-AA64) received October 27, 2008, 
     pursuant to 5 U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A); to the Committee on 
     Transportation and Infrastructure.
       9547. A letter from the Program Analyst, Department of 
     Transportation, transmitting the Department's final rule--
     Airworthiness Directives; Honeywell International Inc. 
     TFE731-4, -4R, -5, -5AR, -5BR, and -5R Series Turbofan 
     Engines [Docket No. FAA-2008-0264; Directorate Identifier 
     2008-NE-07-AD; Amendment 39-15679; AD 2008-19-12] (RIN: 2120-
     AA64) received October 27, 2008, pursuant to 5 U.S.C. 
     801(a)(1)(A); to the Committee on Transportation and 
     Infrastructure.
       9548. 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-2008-0642; Directorate Identifier 2008-NM-
     039-AD; Amendment 39-15643; AD 2008-17-05] (RIN: 2120-AA64) 
     received October 27, 2008, pursuant to 5 U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A); 
     to the Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure.
       9549. A letter from the Program Analyst, Department of 
     Transportation, transmitting the Department's final rule--
     Establishment of Class E Airspace; Dallas, GA. [Docket No. 
     FAA-2008-1084; Airspace Docket No. 08-ASO-17] received 
     October 27, 2008, pursuant to 5 U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A); to the 
     Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure.
       9550. A letter from the Program Analyst, Department of 
     Transportation, transmitting the Department's final rule--
     Establishment of Class E Airspace; Morehead, KY. [Docket No. 
     FAA-2008-0809; Airspace Docket No. 08-ASO-13] received 
     October 27, 2008, pursuant to 5 U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A); to the 
     Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure.
       9551. A letter from the Program Analyst, Department of 
     Transportation, transmitting the Department's final rule--
     Modification of Class E Airspace; Roanoke, VA [Docket No. 
     FAA-2008-0417; Airspace Docket No. 08-AEA-20] received 
     October 27, 2008, pursuant to 5 U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A); to the 
     Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure.
       9552. A letter from the Program Analyst, Department of 
     Transportation, transmitting the Department's final rule--
     Establishment of Class E Airspace; Lexington, OK [Docket No. 
     FAA-2008-0003; Airspace Docket No. 08-ASW-1] received October 
     27, 2008, pursuant to 5 U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A); to the Committee 
     on Transportation and Infrastructure.
       9553. A letter from the Program Analyst, Department of 
     Transportation, transmitting the Department's final rule--
     Amendment of Class E Airspace; Black River Falls, WI [Docket 
     No. FAA-2008-0024; Airspace Docket No. 08-AGL-4] received 
     October 27, 2008, pursuant to 5 U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A); to the 
     Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure.
       9554. A letter from the Program Analyst, Department of 
     Transportation, transmitting the Department's final rule--
     Modification of Class D Airspace; MacDill AFB, FL [Docket No. 
     FAA-2008-0983; Airspace Docket No. 08-AS0-14] received 
     October 27, 2008, pursuant to 5 U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A); to the 
     Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure.
       9555. A letter from the Program Analyst, Department of 
     Transportation, transmitting the Department's final rule--
     Airspace Designations; Incorporation by Reference [Docket No. 
     29334; Amendment No. 71-40] received October 27, 2008, 
     pursuant to 5 U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A); to the Committee on 
     Transportation and Infrastructure.
       9556. A letter from the Program Analyst, Department of 
     Transportation, transmitting the Department's final rule--
     Amendment of Class E Airspace; Butler, PA. Removal of Class E 
     Airspace; East Butler, PA. [Docket No. FAA-2008-0836; 
     Airspace Docket No. 08-AEA-23] received October 27, 2008, 
     pursuant to 5 U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A); to the Committee on 
     Transportation and Infrastructure.
       9557. A letter from the Program Analyst, Department of 
     Transportation, transmitting the Department's final rule--
     Establishment of Class D Airspace; Victoria, TX [Docket No. 
     FAA-2008-0434; Airspace Docket No. 08-ASW-6] received October 
     27, 2008, pursuant to 5 U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A); to the Committee 
     on Transportation and Infrastructure.
       9558. A letter from the Program Analyst, Department of 
     Transportation, transmitting the Department's final rule--
     Establishment of Class E Airspace; Plains, TX [Docket No. 
     FAA-2008-0683; Airspace Docket No. 08-ASW-11] received 
     October 27, 2008, pursuant to 5 U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A); to the 
     Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure.
       9559. A letter from the Program Analyst, Department of 
     Transportation, transmitting the Department's final rule--
     Amendment to Class E Airspace; Windsor Locks, Bradley 
     International Airport, CT [Docket No. FAA-2008-0817; Airspace 
     Docket No. 08-ANE-101] received October 27, 2008, pursuant to 
     5 U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A); to the Committee on Transportation and 
     Infrastructure.
       9560. A letter from the Program Analyst, Department of 
     Transportation, transmitting the Department's final rule--
     Removal of Class E Airspace; Chicago, IL [Docket No. FAA-
     2008-0666; Airspace Docket No. 08-AGL-6] received October 27, 
     2008, pursuant to 5 U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A); to the Committee on 
     Transportation and Infrastructure.
       9561. A letter from the Program Analyst, Department of 
     Transportation, transmitting the Department's final rule--
     Airworthiness Directives; British Aerospace Regional Aircraft 
     Model HP.137 Jetstream Mk.1, Jetstream Series 200 and 3101, 
     and Jetstream Model 3201 Airplanes [Docket No. FAA-2008-0369; 
     Directorate Identifier 2008-CE-015-AD; Amendment 39-15545; AD 
     2008-12-02] (RIN: 2120-AA64) received October 9, 2008, 
     pursuant to 5 U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A); to the Committee on 
     Transportation and Infrastructure.
       9562. A letter from the Program Analyst, Department of 
     Transportation, transmitting the Department's final rule--
     Airworthiness Directives; Dassault Model Falcon 2000EX and 
     900EX Airplanes [Docket No. FAA-2008-0301; Directorate 
     Identifier 2007-NM-284-AD; Amendment 39-15559; AD 2008-12-15] 
     (RIN: 2120-AA64) received October 9, 2008, pursuant to 5 
     U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A); to the Committee on Transportation and 
     Infrastructure.
       9563. 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-2008-0294; Directorate Identifier 
     2007-NM-288-AD; Amendment 39-15558; AD 2008-12-14] (RIN: 
     2120-AA64) received October 9, 2008, pursuant to 5 U.S.C. 
     801(a)(1)(A); to the Committee on Transportation and 
     Infrastructure.
       9564. A letter from the Program Analyst, Department of 
     Transportation, transmitting the Department's final rule--
     Airworthiness Directives; Viking Air Limited Models DHC-6-1, 
     DHC-6-100, DHC-6-200, and DHC-6-300 Airplanes [Docket No. 
     FAA-2008-0368 Directorate Identifier 2008-CE-007-AD; 
     Amendment 39-15532; AD 2008-11-10] (RIN: 2120-AA64) received 
     October 9, 2008, pursuant to 5 U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A); to the 
     Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure.
       9565. A letter from the Program Analyst, Department of 
     Transportation, transmitting the Department's final rule--
     Airworthiness Directives; Pilatus Aircraft Ltd. PC-6 Series 
     Airplanes [Docket No. FAA-2008-0493 Directorate Identifier 
     2008-CE-028-AD; Amendment 39-15581; AD 2008-13-18] (RIN: 
     2120-AA64) received October 9, 2008, pursuant to 5 U.S.C. 
     801(a)(1)(A); to the Committee on Transportation and 
     Infrastructure.
       9566. A letter from the Program Analyst, Department of 
     Transportation, transmitting

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     the Department's final rule--Establishment of Class D 
     Airspace; Albuquerque, NM [Docket No. FAA-2007-0915; Airspace 
     Docket No. 07-ASW-13] received October 9, 2008, pursuant to 5 
     U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A); to the Committee on Transportation and 
     Infrastructure.
       9567. A letter from the Program Analyst, Department of 
     Transportation, transmitting the Department's final rule--
     Amendment of Class E Airspace; Indianapolis, IN [Docket No. 
     FAA-2008-0163; Airspace Docket No. 08-AGL-2] received October 
     9, 2008, pursuant to 5 U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A); to the Committee 
     on Transportation and Infrastructure.
       9568. A letter from the Program Analyst, Department of 
     Transportation, transmitting the Department's final rule--
     Airworthiness Directives; McDonnell Douglas Model DC-9-10, 
     DC-9-20, DC-9-30, DC-9-40, and DC-9-50 Series Airplanes, 
     Equipped with a Tail Cone Evacuation Slide Container 
     Installed in Accordance With Supplemental Type Certificate 
     (STC) ST735SO [Docket No. FAA-2007-28881; Directorate 
     Identifier 2006-NM-263-AD; Amendment 39-15663; AD 2008-18-06] 
     (RIN: 2120-AA64) received October 27, 2008, pursuant to 5 
     U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A); to the Committee on Transportation and 
     Infrastructure.
       9569. A letter from the Trail Attorney, Department of 
     Transportation, transmitting the Department's final rule--
     Electronically Controlled Pneumatic Brake System [Docket No.: 
     FRA-2006-26175, Notice No. 4] (RIN:2130-AB84) received 
     November 7, 2008, pursuant to 5 U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A); to the 
     Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure.
       9570. A letter from the Program Analyst, Department of 
     Transportation, transmitting the Department's final rule--
     Flight Simulation Training Device Initial and Continuing 
     Qualification and Use [Docket No.: FAA-2002-12461; Amendment 
     No.: 60-3] (RIN: 2120-AJ12) received October 16, 2008, 
     pursuant to 5 U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A); to the Committee on 
     Transportation and Infrastructure.
       9571. A letter from the Staff Assistant, Department of 
     Transportation, transmitting the Department's final rule--
     Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standards; Seating Systems, 
     Occupant Crash Portection, Seat Belt Assembly Anchorages, 
     School Bus Passenger Seating and Crash Protection [Docket 
     No.: NHTSA-2008-0163] (RIN: 2127-AK09) received November 7, 
     2008, pursuant to 5 U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A); to the Committee on 
     Transportation and Infrastructure.
       9572. A letter from the Program Analyst, Department of 
     Transpotation, transmitting the Department's final rule--
     Airworthiness Directives; Rolls-Royce plc RB211 Series 
     Turbofan Engines [Docket No. FAA-2007-0078; Directorate 
     Identifier 2007-NE-40-AD; Amendment 39-15683; AD 2008-20-04] 
     (RIN: 2120-AA64) received October 27, 2008, pursuant to 5 
     U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A); to the Committee on Transportation and 
     Infrastructure.
       9573. A letter from the Director, Regulatory Management 
     Division, Environmental Protection Agency, transmitting the 
     Agency's final rule--Revised National Pollutant Discharge 
     Elimination System Permit Regulation and Effluent Limitations 
     Guidelines for Concentrated Animal Feeding Operations in 
     Response to the Waterkeeper Decision [EPA-HQ-OW-2005-0037; 
     FRL-8738-9] (RIN: 2040-AE80) received November 5, 2008, 
     pursuant to 5 U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A); to the Committee on 
     Transportation and Infrastructure.
       9574. A letter from the Director, Regulatory Management 
     Division, Environmental Protection Agency, transmitting the 
     Agency's final rule--Withdrawal of the Federal Water Quality 
     Standards Use Designations for Soda Creek and Portions of 
     Canyon Creek, South Fork Couer d'Alene River, and Blackfoot 
     River in Idaho [EPA-HQ-OW-2008-0495; FRL-8737-9] received 
     November 5, 2008, pursuant to 5 U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A); to the 
     Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure.
       9575. A letter from the General Counsel, Small Business 
     Administration, transmitting the Administration's final 
     rule--The Women-Owned Small Business Federal Contract 
     Assistance Procedures (RIN: 3245-AF40) received November 5, 
     2008, pursuant to 5 U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A); to the Committee on 
     Small Business.
       9576. A letter from the Director of Regulations Management, 
     Department of Veterans Affairs, transmitting the Department's 
     final rule--Increase in Rates Payable Under the Montgomery GI 
     Bill-Active Duty and Other Miscellaneous Issues (RIN: 2900-
     AM45) received November 5, 2008, pursuant to 5 U.S.C. 
     801(a)(1)(A); to the Committee on Veterans' Affairs.
       9577. A letter from the Director of Regulations Management, 
     Department of Veterans Affairs, transmitting the Department's 
     final rule--Elimination of Co-payment for Weight Management 
     Counseling (RIN: 2900-AM59) received November 5, 2008, 
     pursuant to 5 U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A); to the Committee on 
     Veterans' Affairs.
       9578. A letter from the Acting Director, Office of 
     Personnel Management, transmitting a report entitled, 
     ``Employment of Veterans in the Federal Government--Fiscal 
     Year 2007''; to the Committee on Veterans' Affairs.
       9579. A letter from the Chief, Publications and 
     Regulations, Department of Treasury, transmitting the 
     Department's final rule--Proposed Amendments to Qualified 
     Intermediary Withholding Agreement--received October 21, 
     2008, pursuant to 5 U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A); to the Committee on 
     Ways and Means.
       9580. A letter from the Chief, Publications and 
     Regulations, Department of Treasury, transmitting the 
     Department's final rule--Section 382 Treatment Interests in a 
     Loss Corporation Acquired by the Federal Government Pursuant 
     to the Emergency Economic Stabilization Act of 2008 received 
     October 21, 2008, pursuant to 5 U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A); to the 
     Committee on Ways and Means.
       9581. A letter from the Chief, Publications and 
     Regulations, Department of the Treasury, transmitting the 
     Department's final rule--Qualifying Advanced Coal Project 
     Program--received October 14, 2008, pursuant to 5 U.S.C. 
     801(a)(1)(A); to the Committee on Ways and Means.
       9582. A letter from the Chief, Publications and 
     Regulations, Department of the Treasury, transmitting the 
     Department's final rule--Extension of Effective Date of 
     Normal Retirement Age Regulations for Governmental Plans--
     received October 14, 2008, pursuant to 5 U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A); 
     to the Committee on Ways and Means.
       9583. A letter from the Chief, Publications and 
     Regulations, Department of the Treasury, transmitting the 
     Department's final rule--Qualifying Gasification Project 
     Program--received October 14, 2008, pursuant to 5 U.S.C. 
     801(a)(1)(A); to the Committee on Ways and Means.
       9584. A letter from the Chief, Publications and 
     Regulations, Department of the Treasury, transmitting the 
     Department's final rule--2008 Base Peroid T-Bill Rate--
     received November 12, 2008, pursuant to 5 U.S.C. 
     801(a)(1)(A); to the Committee on Ways and Means.
       9585. A letter from the Branch Chief, Publications and 
     Regulations, Internal Revenue Service, transmitting the 
     Service's final rule--Charitable Contributions of Inventory 
     Property under 170(e)(3) [Notice 2008-90] received October 
     14, 2008, pursuant to 5 U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A); to the Committee 
     on Ways and Means.
       9586. A letter from the Chief, Publications and Regulations 
     Branch, Internal Revenue Service, transmitting the Service's 
     final rule--Update of Weighted Average Interest Rates, Yield 
     Curves, and Segment Rates [Notice 2008-93] received October 
     14, 2008, pursuant to 5 U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A); to the Committee 
     on Ways and Means.
       9587. A letter from the Chief, Publications and Regulations 
     Branch, Internal Revenue Service, transmitting the Service's 
     final rule--Insurance Dedicated Money Market funds [Notice 
     2008-92]--received October 10, 2008, pursuant to 5 U.S.C. 
     801(a)(1)(A); to the Committee on Ways and Means.
       9588. A letter from the Chief, Publications and 
     Regulations, Internal Revenue Service, transmitting the 
     Service's final rule--Election Involving the Repeal of the 
     Bonding Requirement Under 42(j)(6)--received October 8, 2008, 
     pursuant to 5 U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A); to the Committee on Ways 
     and Means.
       9589. A letter from the Chief, Publications and 
     Regulations, Internal Revenue Service, transmitting the 
     Service's final rule--2008 Marginal Production Rates [Notice 
     2008-89] received October 29, 2008, pursuant to 5 U.S.C. 
     801(a)(1)(A); to the Committee on Ways and Means.
       9590. A letter from the Chief, Publications and 
     Regulations, Internal Revenue Service, transmitting the 
     Service's final rule--2008 Section 43 Inflation Adjustment 
     [Notice 2008-72] received October 29, 2008, pursuant to 5 
     U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A); to the Committee on Ways and Means.
       9591. A letter from the Chief, Publications and Regulations 
     Branch, Internal Revenue Service, transmitting the Service's 
     final rule--2009 Limitations Adjusted As Provided in Section 
     415(d), etc. [Notice 2008-102] received October 27, 2008, 
     pursuant to 5 U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A); to the Committee on Ways 
     and Means.
       9592. A letter from the Chief, Publications and 
     Regulations, Internal Revenue Service, transmitting the 
     Service's final rule--Final Rules for Group Health Plans and 
     Health Insurance Issuers Under the Newborns' and Mother's 
     Health Protection Act [TD 9427] (RIN: 1545-BG82) received 
     October 21, 2008, pursuant to 5 U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A); to the 
     Committee on Ways and Means.
       9593. A letter from the Chief, Publications and 
     Regulations, Internal Revenue Service, transmitting the 
     Service's final rule--Election to Expense Certain Refineries 
     [TD 9412] (RIN: 1545-BF06) received November 12, 2008, 
     pursuant to 5 U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A); to the Committee on Ways 
     and Means.
       9594. A letter from the Chief, Publications and 
     Regulations, Internal Revenue Service, transmitting the 
     Service's final rule--Information Reporting on Employer-Owned 
     Life Insurance Contracts [TD 9431] (RIN: 1545-BG58) received 
     November 12, 2008, pursuant to 5 U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A); to the 
     Committee on Ways and Means.
       9595. A letter from the Chief, Publications and 
     Regulations, Internal Revenue Service, transmitting the 
     Service's final rule--Section 1367 Regarding Open Account 
     Debt [TD 9428] (RIN: 1545-BD72) received October 21, 2008, 
     pursuant to 5 U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A); to the Committee on Ways 
     and Means.
       9596. A letter from the Chief, Publications and 
     Regulations, Internal Revenue Service, transmitting the 
     Service's final rule--Treatment of Payments in Lieu of Taxes 
     Under Section 141 [TD 9429] (RIN: 1545-BF87) received October 
     22, 2008, pursuant to 5 U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A); to the Committee 
     on Ways and Means.
       9597. A letter from the SSA Regulations Officer, Deputy 
     Director, Office of Regulations, Social Security 
     Administration, transmitting the Administration's final 
     rule--Technical Amendments to Definition of Persons

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     Closely Approaching Retirement Age [Docket Number: SSA-2008-
     0031] (RIN: 0960-AG68) received October 29, 2008, pursuant to 
     5 U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A); to the Committee on Ways and Means.
       9598. A letter from the Secretary, Department of Energy, 
     transmitting notification of his decision to extend the 
     period of production of the Naval Petroleum Reserves for a 
     period of three years from April 5, 2009, the expiration date 
     of the currently authorized period of production, pursuant to 
     10 U.S.C. 7422(c)(2)(B); jointly to the Committees on Armed 
     Services and Energy and Commerce.
       9599. A letter from the Secretary, Department of Health and 
     Human Services, transmitting the tenth Annual Report on the 
     Health Care Fraud and Abuse Control (HCFAC) Program for 
     Fiscal Year 2007, pursuant to 42 U.S.C. 1395i; jointly to the 
     Committees on Energy and Commerce and Ways and Means.
       9600. A letter from the Officer for Civil Rights and Civil 
     Liberties, Department of Homeland Security, transmitting the 
     Department's second quarterly report covering the period from 
     January 1, 2008 to March 31, 2008 as required by the 
     Implementing Recommendations of the 9/11 Commission Act of 
     2007, Pub. L. 110-53; jointly to the Committees on Homeland 
     Security and the Judiciary.
       9601. A letter from the Program Manager, Internal Revenue 
     Service, transmitting the Service's final rule--Final Rules 
     for Group Health Plans and Health Insurance Issuers Under the 
     Newborns' and Mothers' Health Protection Act [TD 9427] (RIN: 
     1545-BG82) received October 20, 2008, pursuant to 5 U.S.C. 
     801(a)(1)(A); jointly to the Committees on Ways and Means, 
     Energy and Commerce, and Education and Labor.

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