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interpretation of the schedule by the United States 
Court of Appeals for Veterans Claims; and 
‘‘(B) except as provided in paragraph (2), may 
not deviate from the schedule or any such interpre-
tation of the schedule. 
‘‘(2) In making a determination described in para-
graph (1), the Secretary concerned may utilize in lieu of 
the schedule described in that paragraph such criteria as 
the Secretary of Defense and the Secretary of Veterans 
Affairs may jointly prescribe for purposes of this sub-
section if the utilization of such criteria will result in a 
determination of a greater percentage of disability than 
would be otherwise determined through the utilization of 
the schedule. 
‘‘(b) CONSIDERATION
OF ALL MEDICAL CONDI-
TIONS.—In making a determination of the rating of dis-
ability of a member of the armed forces for purposes of 
this chapter, the Secretary concerned shall take into ac-
count all medical conditions, whether individually or collec-
tively, that render the member unfit to perform the duties 
of the member’s office, grade, rank, or rating.’’. 
(b) CLERICAL AMENDMENT.—The table of sections 
at the beginning of chapter 61 of such title is amended 
by inserting after the item relating to section 1216 the 
following new item:
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109TH CONGRESS 
1ST SESSION H. R. 2441 
To extend the temporary suspension of duty on BOPA. 
IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES 
MAY 18, 2005 
Mr. MURPHY introduced the following bill; which was referred to the 
Committee on Ways and Means 
A BILL 
To extend the temporary suspension of duty on BOPA. 
Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representa-
tives of the United States of America in Congress assembled, 
SECTION 1. BOPA. 
(a) IN GENERAL.—Heading 9902.04.14 of the Har-
monized Tariff Schedule of the United States (relating to 
BOPA) is amended by striking ‘‘12/31/2006’’ and insert-
ing ‘‘12/31/2009’’. 
(b) EFFECTIVE DATE.—The amendment made by 
subsection (a) applies to goods entered, or withdrawn from 
warehouse for consumption, on or after the 15th day after 
the date of enactment of this Act. 
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tional Academy of Sciences requires in order to carry out 
the study required under subsection (a). 
(e) PRIVACY OF INFORMATION.—The National Acad-
emy of Sciences shall maintain any personally identifiable 
information accessed by the Academy in carrying out the 
study required under subsection (a) in accordance with all 
applicable laws, protections, and best practices regarding 
the privacy of such information, and may not permit ac-
cess to such information by any persons or entities not 
engaged in work under the study. 
(f) 
REPORTS
BY
NATIONAL
ACADEMY
OF 
SCIENCES.—Upon the completion of each phase of the 
study required under subsection (a), the National Acad-
emy of Sciences shall submit to the Secretary of Defense, 
the Secretary of Veterans Affairs, and the congressional 
defense committees a report on such phase of the study. 
(g) DOD AND VA RESPONSE TO NAS REPORTS.— 
Not later than 90 days after the receipt of a report under 
subsection (f) on each phase of the study required under 
subsection (a), the Secretary of Defense and the Secretary 
of Veterans Affairs shall develop a final joint Department 
of Defense-Department of Veterans Affairs response to 
the findings and recommendations of the National Acad-
emy of Sciences contained in such report.
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109TH CONGRESS 
1ST SESSION H. R. 2442 
To extend the temporary suspension of duty on Thionyl Chloride. 
IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES 
MAY 18, 2005 
Mr. MURPHY introduced the following bill; which was referred to the 
Committee on Ways and Means 
A BILL 
To extend the temporary suspension of duty on Thionyl 
Chloride. 
Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representa-
tives of the United States of America in Congress assembled, 
SECTION 1. THIONYL CHLORIDE. 
(a) IN GENERAL.—Heading 9902.28.01 of the Har-
monized Tariff Schedule of the United States (relating to 
Thionyl Chloride) is amended by striking ‘‘12/31/2006’’ 
and inserting ‘‘12/31/2009’’. 
(b) EFFECTIVE DATE.—The amendment made by 
subsection (a) applies to goods entered, or withdrawn from
warehouse for consumption, on or after the 15th day after 
the date of enactment of this Act. 
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109TH CONGRESS 
1ST SESSION H. R. 2443 
To extend the temporary suspension of duty on Ammonium Bifluoride. 
IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES 
MAY 18, 2005 
Mr. MURPHY introduced the following bill; which was referred to the 
Committee on Ways and Means 
A BILL 
To extend the temporary suspension of duty on Ammonium 
Bifluoride. 
Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representa-
tives of the United States of America in Congress assembled, 
SECTION 1. AMMONIUM BIFLUORIDE. 
(a) IN GENERAL.—Heading 9902.28.20 of the Har-
monized Tariff Schedule of the United States (relating to 
Ammonium Bifluoride) is amended by striking ‘‘12/31/ 
2006’’ and inserting ‘‘12/31/2009’’. 
(b) EFFECTIVE DATE.—The amendment made by 
subsection (a) applies to goods entered, or withdrawn from
warehouse for consumption, on or after the 15th day after 
the date of enactment of this Act. 
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109TH CONGRESS 
1ST SESSION H. R. 2444 
To suspend temporarily the duty on Bayowet C4. 
IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES 
MAY 18, 2005 
Mr. MURPHY introduced the following bill; which was referred to the 
Committee on Ways and Means 
A BILL 
To suspend temporarily the duty on Bayowet C4. 
Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representa-
tives of the United States of America in Congress assembled, 
SECTION 1. BAYOWET C4. 
(a) IN GENERAL.—Subchapter II of chapter 99 of 
the Harmonized Tariff Schedule of the United States is 
amended by inserting in numerical sequence the following 
new heading: 
‘‘ 
9902.05.70 
1-Butanesulfonic Acid, 
1,1,2,2,3,3,4,4,4- 
Nonafluoro-Potassium Salt 
(CAS #29420–49–3) (pro-
vided for in subheading 
2904.90.50) .........................
Free 
No change 
No change 
On or before 
12/31/2009 
’’.
(b) EFFECTIVE DATE.—The amendment made by 
subsection (a) applies to goods entered, or withdrawn from 
warehouse for consumption, on or after the 15th day after 
the date of enactment of this Act. 
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109TH CONGRESS 
1ST SESSION H. R. 2445 
To extend the temporary suspension of duty on PHBA. 
IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES 
MAY 18, 2005 
Mr. MURPHY introduced the following bill; which was referred to the 
Committee on Ways and Means 
A BILL 
To extend the temporary suspension of duty on PHBA. 
Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representa-
tives of the United States of America in Congress assembled, 
SECTION 1. PHBA. 
(a) IN GENERAL.—Heading 9902.29.03 of the Har-
monized Tariff Schedule of the United States (relating to 
PHBA) is amended by striking ‘‘12/31/2006’’ and insert-
ing ‘‘12/31/2009’’. 
(b) EFFECTIVE DATE.—The amendment made by 
subsection (a) applies to goods entered, or withdrawn from 
warehouse for consumption, on or after the 15th day after 
the date of enactment of this Act. 
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109TH CONGRESS 
1ST SESSION H. R. 2446 
To extend the temporary suspension of duty on Mondur P. 
IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES 
MAY 18, 2005 
Mr. MURPHY introduced the following bill; which was referred to the 
Committee on Ways and Means 
A BILL 
To extend the temporary suspension of duty on Mondur 
P. 
Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representa-
tives of the United States of America in Congress assembled, 
SECTION 1. MONDUR P. 
(a) IN GENERAL.—Heading 9902.02.14 of the Har-
monized Tariff Schedule of the United States (relating to 
Mondur P) is amended by striking ‘‘12/31/2006’’ and in-
serting ‘‘12/31/2009’’. 
(b) EFFECTIVE DATE.—The amendment made by 
subsection (a) applies to goods entered, or withdrawn from
warehouse for consumption, on or after the 15th day after 
the date of enactment of this Act. 
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106TH CONGRESS
2D SESSION
H. J. RES. 128
JOINT RESOLUTION
Making further continuing appropriations for the fiscal year
2001, and for other purposes.
Resolved by the Senate and House of Representatives
of the United States of America in Congress assembled,
That Public Law 106–275, is further amended by striking
I 
109TH CONGRESS 
1ST SESSION H. R. 2447 
To extend the temporary suspension of duty on P-Phenylphenol. 
IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES 
MAY 18, 2005 
Mr. MURPHY introduced the following bill; which was referred to the 
Committee on Ways and Means 
A BILL 
To extend the temporary suspension of duty on P- 
Phenylphenol. 
Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representa-
tives of the United States of America in Congress assembled, 
SECTION 1. P-PHENYLPHENOL. 
(a) IN GENERAL.—Heading 9902.02.16 of the Har-
monized Tariff Schedule of the United States (relating to 
P-Phenylphenol) is amended by striking ‘‘12/31/2006’’ 
and inserting ‘‘12/31/2009’’. 
(b) EFFECTIVE DATE.—The amendment made by 
subsection (a) applies to goods entered, or withdrawn from
warehouse for consumption, on or after the 15th day after 
the date of enactment of this Act. 
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the date specified in section 106(c) and inserting ‘‘Decem-
ber 11, 2000’’.
Passed the House of Representatives December 8,
2000.
Attest:
Clerk.
I 
109TH CONGRESS 
1ST SESSION H. R. 2448 
To extend the temporary suspension of duty on DEMT. 
IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES 
MAY 18, 2005 
Mr. MURPHY introduced the following bill; which was referred to the 
Committee on Ways and Means 
A BILL 
To extend the temporary suspension of duty on DEMT. 
Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representa-
tives of the United States of America in Congress assembled, 
SECTION 1. DEMT. 
(a) IN GENERAL.—Heading 9902.32.12 of the Har-
monized Tariff Schedule of the United States (relating to 
DEMT) is amended by striking ‘‘12/31/2006’’ and insert-
ing ‘‘12/31/2009’’. 
(b) EFFECTIVE DATE.—The amendment made by 
subsection (a) applies to goods entered, or withdrawn from 
warehouse for consumption, on or after the 15th day after 
the date of enactment of this Act. 
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I 
109TH CONGRESS 
1ST SESSION H. R. 2449 
To extend the temporary suspension of duty on Bayowet FT–248. 
IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES 
MAY 18, 2005 
Mr. MURPHY introduced the following bill; which was referred to the 
Committee on Ways and Means 
A BILL 
To extend the temporary suspension of duty on Bayowet 
FT–248. 
Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representa-
tives of the United States of America in Congress assembled, 
SECTION 1. BAYOWET FT–248. 
(a) IN GENERAL.—Heading 9902.02.15 of the Har-
monized Tariff Schedule of the United States (relating to 
Bayowet FT–248) is amended by striking ‘‘12/31/2006’’ 
and inserting ‘‘12/31/2009’’. 
(b) EFFECTIVE DATE.—The amendment made by 
subsection (a) applies to goods entered, or withdrawn from
warehouse for consumption, on or after the 15th day after 
the date of enactment of this Act. 
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‘‘(4) The Secretary shall promptly submit to the 
Committee on Energy and Commerce of the House of 
Representatives and the Committee on Energy and Nat-
ural Resources of the Senate— 
‘‘(A) a progress report every 180 days on com-
pliance with this section, including a specific plan to 
remedy any failures to comply with deadlines for ac-
tion set forth in this section; and 
‘‘(B) all required reports to the Court or to any 
party to the Consent Decree in State of New York 
v Bodman, Consolidated Civil Actions No.05 Civ. 
7807 and No.05 Civ. 7808.’’. 
(b) INDUSTRIAL EQUIPMENT.—Section 342(a)(6) of 
the Energy Policy and Conservation Act (42 U.S.C. 
6313(a)(6)) is amended— 
(1) by redesignating subparagraph (C) as sub-
paragraph (D); and 
(2) by amending the remainder of the para-
graph to read as follows: 
‘‘(6)(A) If ASHRAE/IES Standard 90.1 is 
amended with respect to any small, large, or very 
large commercial package air conditioning and heat-
ing equipment, packaged terminal air conditioners, 
packaged terminal heat pumps, warm-air furnaces, 
packaged boilers, storage water heaters, instanta-
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shall carry out a project to mitigate the siltation as part 
of maintenance of the Federal navigation project. 
SEC. 
5142. 
HAMILTON 
ISLAND 
CAMPGROUND, 
WASH-
INGTON. 
The Secretary is authorized to plan, design, and con-
struct a campground for Bonneville Lock and Dam at 
Hamilton Island (also know as ‘‘Strawberry Island’’) in 
Skamania County, Washington. 
SEC. 5143. PUGET ISLAND, WASHINGTON. 
The Secretary is directed to place dredged and other 
suitable material along portions of the Columbia River 
shoreline of Puget Island, Washington, between river miles 
38 to 47 in order to protect economic and environmental 
resources in the area from further erosion, at a Federal 
cost of $1,000,000. This action shall be coordinated with 
appropriate resource agencies and comply with applicable 
Federal laws. 
SEC. 5144. WILLAPA BAY, WASHINGTON. 
Section 545 of the Water Resources Development Act 
of 2000 (114 Stat. 2675) is amended— 
(1) in subsection (b)(1) by striking ‘‘may con-
struct’’ and inserting ‘‘shall construct’’; and 
(2) by inserting ‘‘and ecosystem restoration’’ 
after ‘‘erosion protection’’ each place it appears.
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SEC. 5145. BLUESTONE, WEST VIRGINIA. 
Section 547 of the Water Resources Development Act 
of 2000 (114 Stat. 2676–2678) is amended— 
(1) in subsection (b)(1)(A) by striking ‘‘4 
years’’ and inserting ‘‘5 years’’; 
(2) in subsection (b)(1)(B)(iii) by striking ‘‘if 
all’’ and all that follows through ‘‘facility’’ and in-
serting ‘‘assurance project’’; 
(3) in subsection (b)(1)(C) by striking ‘‘and 
construction’’ and inserting ‘‘, construction, and op-
eration and maintenance’’; 
(4) by adding at the end of subsection (b) the 
following: 
‘‘(3) OPERATION AND OWNERSHIP.—The Tri- 
Cities Power Authority shall be the owner and oper-
ator of the hydropower facilities referred to in sub-
section (a).’’; 
(5) in subsection (c)(1)— 
(A) by striking ‘‘No’’ and inserting ‘‘Un-
less otherwise provided, no’’; 
(B) by inserting ‘‘planning,’’ before ‘‘de-
sign’’; and 
(C) by striking ‘‘prior to’’ and all that fol-
lows through ‘‘subsection (d)’’; 
(6) in subsection (c)(2) by striking ‘‘design’’ 
and inserting ‘‘planning, design,’’;
I 
109TH CONGRESS 
1ST SESSION H. R. 2450 
To extend the temporary suspension of duty on PNTOSA. 
IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES 
MAY 18, 2005 
Mr. MURPHY introduced the following bill; which was referred to the 
Committee on Ways and Means 
A BILL 
To extend the temporary suspension of duty on PNTOSA. 
Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representa-
tives of the United States of America in Congress assembled, 
SECTION 1. PNTOSA. 
(a) IN GENERAL.—Heading 9902.29.23 of the Har-
monized Tariff Schedule of the United States (relating to 
PNTOSA) is amended by striking ‘‘12/31/2006’’ and in-
serting ‘‘12/31/2009’’. 
(b) EFFECTIVE DATE.—The amendment made by 
subsection (a) applies to goods entered, or withdrawn from 
warehouse for consumption, on or after the 15th day after 
the date of enactment of this Act. 
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SEC. 1701. SENSE OF CONGRESS ON DEPARTMENT OF VET-
ERANS AFFAIRS EFFORTS IN THE REHABILI-
TATION AND REINTEGRATION OF VETERANS 
WITH TRAUMATIC BRAIN INJURY. 
It is the sense of Congress that— 
(1) the Department of Veterans Affairs is a 
leader in the field of traumatic brain injury care and 
coordination of such care; 
(2) the Department of Veterans Affairs should 
have the capacity and expertise to provide veterans 
who have a traumatic brain injury with patient-cen-
tered health care, rehabilitation, and community in-
tegration services that are comparable to or exceed 
similar care and services available to persons with 
such injuries in the academic and private sector; 
(3) rehabilitation for veterans who have a trau-
matic brain injury should be individualized, com-
prehensive, and interdisciplinary with the goals of 
optimizing the independence of such veterans and 
reintegrating them into their communities; 
(4) family support is integral to the rehabilita-
tion and community reintegration of veterans who 
have sustained a traumatic brain injury, and the De-
partment should provide the families of such vet-
erans with education and support;
I 
109TH CONGRESS 
1ST SESSION H. R. 2451 
To extend the temporary suspension of duty on Baysilone Fluid. 
IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES 
MAY 18, 2005 
Mr. MURPHY introduced the following bill; which was referred to the 
Committee on Ways and Means 
A BILL 
To extend the temporary suspension of duty on Baysilone 
Fluid. 
Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representa-
tives of the United States of America in Congress assembled, 
SECTION 1. BAYSILONE FLUID. 
(a) IN GENERAL.—Heading 9902.04.03 of the Har-
monized Tariff Schedule of the United States (relating to 
Baysilone Fluid) is amended by striking ‘‘12/31/2006’’ 
and inserting ‘‘12/31/2009’’. 
(b) EFFECTIVE DATE.—The amendment made by 
subsection (a) applies to goods entered, or withdrawn from
warehouse for consumption, on or after the 15th day after 
the date of enactment of this Act. 
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109TH CONGRESS 
1ST SESSION H. R. 2452 
To reduce temporarily the duty on Desmodur. 
IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES 
MAY 18, 2005 
Mr. MURPHY introduced the following bill; which was referred to the 
Committee on Ways and Means 
A BILL 
To reduce temporarily the duty on Desmodur. 
Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representa-
tives of the United States of America in Congress assembled, 
SECTION 1. DESMODUR RF-E. 
(a) IN GENERAL.—Subchapter II of chapter 99 of 
the Harmonized Tariff Schedule of the United States is 
amended by inserting in numerical sequence the following 
new heading: 
‘‘ 
9902.05.94 
Mixtures of tris(4- 
isocyanatopheny-
l)thiophosphate, ethyl ace-
tate, and monochlorobenzene 
(CAS No. 4151–51–3) (as 
provided for in subheading 
3824.90.28) .........................
6.5% 
No change 
No change 
On or before 
12/31/2009 
’’.
(b) EFFECTIVE DATE.—The amendment made by 
subsection (a) applies to goods entered, or withdrawn from 
warehouse for consumption, on or after the 15th day after 
the date of enactment of this Act. 
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I 
109TH CONGRESS 
1ST SESSION H. R. 2453 
To suspend temporarily the duty on Desmodur HL. 
IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES 
MAY 18, 2005 
Mr. MURPHY introduced the following bill; which was referred to the 
Committee on Ways and Means 
A BILL 
To suspend temporarily the duty on Desmodur HL. 
Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representa-
tives of the United States of America in Congress assembled, 
SECTION 1. DESMODUR HL. 
(a) IN GENERAL.—Subchapter II of chapter 99 of 
the Harmonized Tariff Schedule of the United States is 
amended by inserting in numerical sequence the following 
new heading: 
‘‘ 
9902.05.70 
aromatic polyisocyanate 
based on toluene 
diisocyanate (TDI) and 
hexamethylene diisocyanate 
(HDI) dissolved in n-butyl 
acetate (CAS No. 63368– 
95–6) (provided for in sub-
heading 3911.90.45) ............
Free 
No change 
No change 
On or before 
12/31/2009 
’’.
(b) EFFECTIVE DATE.—The amendment made by 
subsection (a) applies to goods entered, or withdrawn from 
warehouse for consumption, on or after the 15th day after 
the date of enactment of this Act. 
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109TH CONGRESS 
1ST SESSION H. R. 2454 
To suspend temporarily the duty on D-Mannose. 
IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES 
MAY 18, 2005 
Mr. MURPHY introduced the following bill; which was referred to the 
Committee on Ways and Means 
A BILL 
To suspend temporarily the duty on D-Mannose. 
Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representa-
tives of the United States of America in Congress assembled, 
SECTION 1. DESMODUR HL. 
(a) IN GENERAL.—Subchapter II of chapter 99 of 
the Harmonized Tariff Schedule of the United States is 
amended by inserting in numerical sequence the following 
new heading: 
‘‘ 
9902.05.70 
D-Mannose (CAS No. 3458– 
28–4)provided for in sub-
headings 2940.00.60 and 
9902.01.94) .........................
Free 
No change 
No change 
On or before 
12/31/2009 
’’. 
(b) EFFECTIVE DATE.—The amendment made by 
subsection (a) applies to goods entered, or withdrawn from
warehouse for consumption, on or after the 15th day after 
the date of enactment of this Act. 
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neous water heaters, or unfired hot water storage 
tanks, the Secretary shall within 6 months publish 
in the Federal Register for public comment an anal-
ysis of the energy savings potential of the amended 
energy efficiency standards. The Secretary shall es-
tablish an amended uniform national standard for 
that product at the minimum level for each effective 
date specified in the amended ASHRAE/IES Stand-
ard 90.1 within 18 months of the ASHRAE amend-
ment’s publication, unless the Secretary determines, 
by rule published in the Federal Register, and sup-
ported by clear and convincing evidence, that adop-
tion of a uniform national standard more stringent 
than such amended ASHRAE/IES Standard 90.1 
for such product would result in significant addi-
tional conservation of energy and is technologically 
feasible and economically justified. 
‘‘(B) If the Secretary issues a rule containing 
such a determination, the rule shall establish such 
amended standard, and shall be issued within 30 
months of the ASHRAE amendment’s publication. 
‘‘(C)(i) Not later than 6 years after issuance of 
any final rule establishing or amending a standard, 
as required for a product under this part, the Sec-
retary shall publish either—
578 
‘‘(I) a notice of the Secretary’s determina-
tion that standards for that product do not 
need to be amended, based on the criteria in 
subparagraph (A); or 
‘‘(II) a notice of proposed rulemaking in-
cluding new proposed standards based on the 
criteria and procedures in subparagraph (B). 
In either case, the Secretary shall also publish a no-
tice stating that the Department’s analysis is pub-
licly available, and provide opportunity for written 
comment. 
‘‘(ii) Not later than 2 years after a notice is 
issued under clause (i)(II), the Secretary shall pub-
lish a final rule amending the standard for the prod-
uct. Not later than 3 years after a determination 
under clause (i)(I), the Secretary shall make a new 
determination and publication under clause (i)(I) or 
(II). 
‘‘(iii) An amendment prescribed under this sub-
paragraph shall apply to products manufactured 
after a date which is 3 years after publication of the 
final rule establishing a standard, except that a 
manufacturer shall not be required to apply new 
standards to a product with respect to which other
(d) JUDICIAL CONFERENCES OF CIRCUITS.—Section 
333 of title 28, United States Code, is amended in the 
third sentence of the first undesignated paragraph— 
(1) by striking ‘‘, the District Court of the Vir-
gin Islands,’’; and 
(2) by striking ‘‘to the conferences of their re-
spective circuits’’ and inserting ‘‘to the conference of 
the ninth circuit’’. 
(e) JUDGES IN TERRITORIES AND POSSESSIONS.— 
Section 373 of title 28, United States Code, is amended— 
(1) in subsection (a), by striking ‘‘, the District 
Court of the Northern Mariana Islands, or the Dis-
trict Court of the Virgin Islands’’ and inserting ‘‘or 
the District Court of the Northern Mariana Is-
lands’’; and 
(2) in subsection (e), by striking ‘‘, the District 
Court of the Northern Mariana Islands, or the Dis-
trict Court of the Virgin Islands’’ and inserting ‘‘or 
the District Court of the Northern Mariana Is-
lands’’. 
(f) ANNUITIES FOR SURVIVORS OF CERTAIN JUDI-
CIAL
OFFICIALS
OF
THE
UNITED
STATES.—Section 
376(a) of title 28, United States Code, is amended— 
(1) in paragraph (1)(B), by striking ‘‘, the Dis-
trict Court of the Northern Mariana Islands, or the