[Congressional Record Volume 156, Number 153 (Monday, November 29, 2010)]
[Senate]
[Pages S8241-S8244]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]
EXECUTIVE AND OTHER COMMUNICATIONS
The following communications were laid before the Senate, together
with accompanying papers, reports, and documents, and were referred as
indicated:
EC-8132. A communication from the Senior Program Analyst,
Federal Aviation Administration, Department of
Transportation, transmitting, pursuant to law, the report of
a rule entitled ``Airworthiness Directives; Robert E. Rust,
Jr. Model DeHavilland DH.C1 Chipmunk 21, DH.C1 Chipmunk 22,
and DH.C1 Chipmunk 22A Airplanes'' ((RIN2120-AA64)(Docket No.
FAA-2010-0632)) received during adjournment of the Senate in
the Office of the President of the Senate on October 6, 2010;
to the Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation.
EC-8133. A communication from the Senior Program Analyst,
Federal Aviation Administration, Department of
Transportation, transmitting, pursuant to law, the report of
a rule entitled ``Airworthiness Directives; Rolls-Royce
Deutschland Ltd and Co KG (RRD) Models Tay 620-15, Tay 650-
15, and Tay 651-54 Turbofan Engines'' ((RIN2120-AA64)(Docket
No. FAA-2010-0301)) received during adjournment of the Senate
in the Office of the President of the Senate on October 29,
2010; to the Committee on Commerce, Science, and
Transportation.
EC-8134. A communication from the Senior Program Analyst,
Federal Aviation Administration, Department of
Transportation, transmitting, pursuant to law, the report of
a rule entitled ``Airworthiness Directives; McDonnell Douglas
Corporation Model MD-11 and MD-11F Airplanes Equipped with
General Electric CF6-80C2 Series Engines'' ((RIN2120-
AA64)(Docket No. FAA-2008-0403)) received during adjournment
of the Senate in the Office of the President of the Senate on
October 6, 2010; to the Committee on Commerce, Science, and
Transportation.
EC-8135. A communication from the Senior Program Analyst,
Federal Aviation Administration, Department of
Transportation, transmitting, pursuant to law, the report of
a rule entitled ``Airworthiness Directives; Airbus Model
A330-200 and Model A340-200, -300, -500, and -600 Series
Airplanes'' ((RIN2120-AA64)(Docket No. FAA-2009-1215))
received during adjournment of the Senate in the Office of
the President of the Senate on October 6, 2010; to the
Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation.
EC-8136. A communication from the Senior Program Analyst,
Federal Aviation Administration, Department of
Transportation, transmitting, pursuant to law, the report of
a rule entitled ``Airworthiness Directives; Rolls Royce plc
RB211 Trent 700 and Trent 800 Series Turbofan Engines''
((RIN2120-AA64)(Docket No. FAA-2010-0364)) received during
adjournment of the Senate in the Office of the President of
the Senate on October 6, 2010; to the Committee on Commerce,
Science, and Transportation.
EC-8137. A communication from the Senior Program Analyst,
Federal Aviation Administration, Department of
Transportation, transmitting, pursuant to law, the report of
a rule entitled ``Airworthiness Directives; The Cessna
Aircraft Company Model 750 Airplanes'' ((RIN2120-AA64)(Docket
No. FAA-2010-0380)) received during adjournment of the Senate
in the Office of the President of the Senate on October 6,
2010; to the Committee on Commerce, Science, and
Transportation.
EC-8138. A communication from the Senior Program Analyst,
Federal Aviation Administration, Department of
Transportation, transmitting, pursuant to law, the report of
a rule entitled ``Airworthiness Directives; Turbomeca S.A.
ARRIEL 2B and 2B1 Turboshaft Engines'' ((RIN2120-AA64)(Docket
No. FAA-2007-28077)) received during adjournment of the
Senate in the Office of the President of the Senate on
October 6, 2010; to the Committee on Commerce, Science, and
Transportation.
EC-8139. A communication from the Senior Program Analyst,
Federal Aviation Administration, Department of
Transportation, transmitting, pursuant to law, the report of
a rule entitled ``Airworthiness Directives; Bombardier-Rotax
GmbH Type 912 F, 912 S, and 914 F Series Reciprocating
Engines'' ((RIN2120-AA64)(Docket No. FAA-2010-0342)) received
during adjournment of the Senate in the Office of the
President of the Senate on October 6, 2010; to the Committee
on Commerce, Science, and Transportation.
EC-8140. A communication from the Senior Program Analyst,
Federal Aviation Administration, Department of
Transportation, transmitting, pursuant to law, the report of
a rule entitled ``Airworthiness Directives; Bombardier, Inc.
Model CL-600-2B19 (Regional Jet Series 100 and 440)
Airplanes; Model CL-600-2C10 (Regional Jet Series 700, 701,
and 702) Airplanes; Model CL-600-2D15 (Regional Jet Series
705) and Model CL-600-2D24 (Regional Jet Series 900)
Airplanes'' ((RIN2120-AA64)(Docket No. FAA-2010-0375))
received during adjournment of the Senate in the Office of
the President of the Senate on October 6, 2010; to the
Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation.
EC-8141. A communication from the Senior Program Analyst,
Federal Aviation Administration, Department of
Transportation, transmitting, pursuant to law, the report of
a rule entitled ``Airworthiness Directives; GROB-WERKE (Type
Certificate Previously Held by BURKHART GROB Luft--und
Raumfahrt) Models G115C, G115D and G115D2 Airplanes''
((RIN2120-AA64)(Docket No. FAA-2010-0260)) received during
adjournment of the Senate in the Office of the President of
the Senate on October 6, 2010; to the Committee on Commerce,
Science, and Transportation.
EC-8142. A communication from the Senior Program Analyst,
Federal Aviation Administration, Department of
Transportation, transmitting, pursuant to law, the report of
a rule entitled ``Airworthiness Directives; Bombardier, Inc.
Model CL-600-2B16 (CL-604 Variants (Including CL-605
Marketing Variant)) Airplanes'' ((RIN2120-AA64)(Docket No.
FAA-2010-0439)) received during adjournment of the Senate in
the Office of the President of the Senate on October 6, 2010;
to the Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation.
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EC-8143. A communication from the Senior Program Analyst,
Federal Aviation Administration, Department of
Transportation, transmitting, pursuant to law, the report of
a rule entitled ``Airworthiness Directives; International
Aero Engines AG V2500-A1, V2522-A5, V2524-A5, V2525-D5,
V2527-A5, V2527E-A5, V2527M-A5, V2528-D5, V2530-A5, and
V2533-A5 Turbofan Engines'' ((RIN2120-AA64)(Docket No. FAA-
2009-1100)) received during adjournment of the Senate in the
Office of the President of the Senate on October 6, 2010; to
the Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation.
EC-8144. A communication from the Senior Program Analyst,
Federal Aviation Administration, Department of
Transportation, transmitting, pursuant to law, the report of
a rule entitled ``Airworthiness Directives; Pacific Aerospace
Limited Models FU24-954 and FU24A-954 Airplanes'' ((RIN2120-
AA64)(Docket No. FAA-2010-0941)) received during adjournment
of the Senate in the Office of the President of the Senate on
October 6, 2010; to the Committee on Commerce, Science, and
Transportation.
EC-8145. A communication from the Senior Program Analyst,
Federal Aviation Administration, Department of
Transportation, transmitting, pursuant to law, the report of
a rule entitled ``Airworthiness Directives; McDonnell Douglas
Corporation Model DC-10-10, DC-10-10F, DC-10-15, DC-10-30,
DC-10-30F (KC-10A and KDC-10), DC-10-40, DC-10-40F, MD-10-
10F, MD-10-30F, MD-11, and MD-11F Airplanes'' ((RIN2120-
AA64)(Docket No. FAA-2010-0384)) received during adjournment
of the Senate in the Office of the President of the Senate on
October 14, 2010; to the Committee on Commerce, Science, and
Transportation.
EC-8146. A communication from the Senior Program Analyst,
Federal Aviation Administration, Department of
Transportation, transmitting, pursuant to law, the report of
a rule entitled ``Airworthiness Directives; McDonnell Douglas
Corporation Model DC-10-30, DC-10-30F, DC-10-30F (KC-10A and
KDC-10), DC-10-40, DC-10-40F, and MD-10-30F Airplanes''
((RIN2120-AA64)(Docket No. FAA-2010-0514)) received during
adjournment of the Senate in the Office of the President of
the Senate on October 14, 2010; to the Committee on Commerce,
Science, and Transportation.
EC-8147. A communication from the Senior Program Analyst,
Federal Aviation Administration, Department of
Transportation, transmitting, pursuant to law, the report of
a rule entitled ``Airworthiness Directives; Bombardier Inc.,
Model CL 600 2B19 (Regional Jet Series 100 & 440) Airplanes''
((RIN2120-AA64)(Docket No. FAA-2010-0276)) received during
adjournment of the Senate in the Office of the President of
the Senate on October 6, 2010; to the Committee on Commerce,
Science, and Transportation.
EC-8148. A communication from the Senior Program Analyst,
Federal Aviation Administration, Department of
Transportation, transmitting, pursuant to law, the report of
a rule entitled ``Airworthiness Directives; McDonnell Douglas
Corporation Model DC-8-31, DC-8-32, DC-8-33, DC-8-41, DC-8-
42, and DC-8-43 Airplanes; Model DC-8-50 Series Airplanes;
Model DC-8F-54 and DC-8F-55 Airplanes; Model DC-8-60 Series
Airplanes; Model DC-8-60F Series Airplanes; Model DC-8-70
Series Airplanes; and Model DC-8-70F Series Airplanes''
((RIN2120-AA64)(Docket No. FAA-2010-0639)) received during
adjournment of the Senate in the Office of the President of
the Senate on October 14, 2010; to the Committee on Commerce,
Science, and Transportation.
EC-8149. A communication from the Senior Program Analyst,
Federal Aviation Administration, Department of
Transportation, transmitting, pursuant to law, the report of
a rule entitled ``Airworthiness Directives; The Boeing
Company Model 747-100, 747-200B, and 747-200F Series
Airplanes'' ((RIN2120-AA64)(Docket No. FAA-2010-0552))
received during adjournment of the Senate in the Office of
the President of the Senate on October 14, 2010; to the
Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation.
EC-8150. A communication from the Senior Program Analyst,
Federal Aviation Administration, Department of
Transportation, transmitting, pursuant to law, the report of
a rule entitled ``Airworthiness Directives; BAE SYSTEMS
(Operations) Limited Model 4101 Airplanes'' ((RIN2120-
AA64)(Docket No. FAA-2010-0474)) received during adjournment
of the Senate in the Office of the President of the Senate on
October 14, 2010; to the Committee on Commerce, Science, and
Transportation.
EC-8151. A communication from the Senior Program Analyst,
Federal Aviation Administration, Department of
Transportation, transmitting, pursuant to law, the report of
a rule entitled ``Airworthiness Directives; Airbus Model A300
B4-600 Series Airplanes, Model A300 B4-600R Series Airplanes,
Model A300 C4-605R Variant F Airplanes, and Model A300 F4-
600R Series Airplanes (Collectively called A300-600 Series
Airplanes)'' ((RIN2120-AA64)(Docket No. FAA-2010-0644))
received during adjournment of the Senate in the Office of
the President of the Senate on October 14, 2010; to the
Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation.
EC-8152. A communication from the Senior Program Analyst,
Federal Aviation Administration, Department of
Transportation, transmitting, pursuant to law, the report of
a rule entitled ``Airworthiness Directives; Bombardier, Inc.
Model DHC-8 Airplanes'' ((RIN2120-AA64)(Docket No. FAA-2010-
0643)) received during adjournment of the Senate in the
Office of the President of the Senate on October 14, 2010; to
the Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation.
EC-8153. A communication from the Senior Program Analyst,
Federal Aviation Administration, Department of
Transportation, transmitting, pursuant to law, the report of
a rule entitled ``Airworthiness Directives; Eurocopter France
Model SA-365N, SA-365N1, AS-365N2, AS-365N3, SA-366G1, EC
155B, EC155B1, SA-365C, SA-365C1, SA-365C2, SA-360C
Helicopters'' ((RIN2120-AA64)
(Docket No. FAA-2010-0610)) received during adjournment of
the Senate in the Office of the President of the Senate on
October 14, 2010; to the Committee on Commerce, Science, and
Transportation.
EC-8154. A communication from the Trial Attorney, Federal
Railroad Administration, Department of Transportation,
transmitting, pursuant to law, the report of a rule entitled
``Positive Train Control Systems'' (RIN2130-AC03) received
during adjournment of the Senate in the Office of the
President of the Senate on September 30, 2010; to the
Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation.
EC-8155. A communication from the Trial Attorney, Federal
Railroad Administration, Department of Transportation,
transmitting, pursuant to law, the report of a rule entitled
``Inflation Adjustment of the Ordinary Maximum and Aggravated
Maximum Civil Monetary Penalties for a Violation of the
Hazardous Material Transportation Laws and Regulations''
(RIN2130-ZA03) received during adjournment of the Senate in
the Office of the President of the Senate on October 14,
2010; to the Committee on Commerce, Science, and
Transportation.
EC-8156. A communication from the Trial Attorney, Federal
Railroad Administration, Department of Transportation,
transmitting, pursuant to law, the report of a rule entitled
``Miscellaneous Amendments to the Federal Railroad
Administration's Accident/Incident Reporting Requirements''
(RIN2130-AB82) received in the Office of the President of the
Senate on October 29, 2010; to the Committee on Commerce,
Science, and Transportation.
EC-8157. A communication from the Program Analyst, National
Highway Traffic Safety Administration, Department of
Transportation, transmitting, pursuant to law, the report of
a rule entitled ``Insurer Reporting Requirements; List of
Insurers Required to File Reports'' (RIN2127-AK69) received
in the Office of the President of the Senate on November 10,
2010; to the Committee on Commerce, Science, and
Transportation.
EC-8158. A communication from the Program Analyst, National
Highway Traffic Safety Administration, Department of
Transportation, transmitting, pursuant to law, the report of
a rule entitled ``Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standards;
Seat Belt Assembly Anchorages, School Bus Passenger Seating
and Crash Protection'' (RIN2127-AK49) received in the Office
of the President of the Senate on November 10, 2010; to the
Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation.
EC-8159. A communication from the Regulations Officer,
Federal Highway Administration, Department of Transportation,
transmitting, pursuant to law, the report of a rule entitled
``Real-Time System Management Information Program'' (RIN2125-
AF19) received in the Office of the President of the Senate
on November 10, 2010; to the Committee on Commerce, Science,
and Transportation.
EC-8160. A communication from the Assistant Chief Counsel
for Legislation and Regulations, Maritime Administration,
Department of Transportation, transmitting, pursuant to law,
the report of a rule entitled ``Launch Barge Waiver Program''
(RIN2133-AB67) received during adjournment of the Senate in
the Office of the President of the Senate on September 30,
2010; to the Committee on Commerce, Science, and
Transportation.
EC-8161. A communication from the Regulatory Ombudsman,
Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration, Department of
Transportation, transmitting, pursuant to law, the report of
a rule entitled ``Limiting the Use of Wireless Communication
Devices'' (RIN2126-AB22) received during adjournment of the
Senate in the Office of the President of the Senate on
September 30, 2010; to the Committee on Commerce, Science,
and Transportation.
EC-8162. A communication from the Assistant Chief Counsel
for Hazardous Materials Safety, Pipeline and Hazardous
Materials Safety Administration, Department of
Transportation, transmitting, pursuant to law, the report of
a rule entitled ``Hazardous Materials: Miscellaneous
Packaging Amendments'' (RIN2137-AD89) received during
adjournment of the Senate in the Office of the President of
the Senate on September 30, 2010; to the Committee on
Commerce, Science, and Transportation.
EC-8163. A communication from the Senior Regulations
Analyst, Office of the Secretary of Transportation,
Department of Transportation, transmitting, pursuant to law,
a rule entitled ``Procedures for Transportation Workplace
Drug and Alcohol Testing Programs: Federal Drug Testing
Custody and Control Form; Technical Amendment'' (RIN2105-
AE03) received during adjournment of the Senate in the Office
of the President of the Senate on September 30, 2010; to the
Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation.
EC-8164. A communication from the Chief of the Policy and
Rules Division, Office of
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Engineering and Technology, Federal Communications
Commission, transmitting, pursuant to law, the report of a
rule entitled ``Improving Public Safety Communications in the
800 MHz Band'' ((WT Docket No. 02-55)(FCC 10-179)) received
in the Office of the President of the Senate on November 1,
2010; to the Committee on Commerce, Science, and
Transportation.
EC-8165. A communication from the Assistant Secretary for
Export Administration, Bureau of Industry and Security,
Department of Commerce, transmitting, pursuant to law, the
report of a rule entitled ``Amendment to Existing Validated
End-User Authorization in the People's Republic of China:
Semiconductor Manufacturing International Corporation''
(RIN0694-AF02) received in the Office of the President of the
Senate on November 1, 2010; to the Committee on Commerce,
Science, and Transportation.
EC-8166. A communication from the Chief of Staff, Media
Bureau, Federal Communications Commission, transmitting,
pursuant to law, the report of a rule entitled ``Amendment of
Section 73.202(b), Table of Allotments, FM Broadcast Stations
(Grants Pass, Oregon)'' (MB Docket No. 10-117) received
during adjournment of the Senate in the Office of the
President of the Senate on November 7, 2010; to the Committee
on Commerce, Science, and Transportation.
EC-8167. A communication from the Associate Bureau Chief,
Wireline Competition Bureau, Federal Communications
Commission, transmitting, pursuant to law, the report of a
rule entitled ``Schools and Libraries Universal Services
Support Mechanism, A National Broadband Plan for Our Future''
(FCC 10-175) received during adjournment of the Senate in the
Office of the President of the Senate on October 14, 2010; to
the Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation.
EC-8168. A communication from the Chairman of the National
Transportation Safety Board, transmitting, pursuant to law, a
report relative to the Board's efforts to prevent
organizational waste and mismanagement; to the Committee on
Commerce, Science, and Transportation.
EC-8169. A communication from the Deputy Chief Financial
Officer, Department of Homeland Security, transmitting,
pursuant to law, a report relative to the transfer of funds
from the Oil Spill Liability Trust Fund to the Emergency
Fund, which is administered by the United States Coast Guard;
to the Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation.
EC-8170. A communication from the Assistant Secretary of
Legislative Affairs, U.S. Department of State, transmitting,
pursuant to law, a report relative to certifications granted
in relation to the incidental capture of sea turtles in
commercial shrimping operations; to the Committee on
Commerce, Science, and Transportation.
EC-8171. A communication from the Manager of the Eastern
Region, Federal Aviation Administration, Department of
Transportation, transmitting, pursuant to law, a report
relative to a Final Environmental Impact Statement for the
proposed Capacity Enhancement Program at the Philadelphia
International Airport; to the Committee on Commerce, Science,
and Transportation.
EC-8172. A communication from the Secretary of
Transportation, transmitting, the Department's Fiscal Year
2009 Annual Report as required by the Superfund Amendments
and Reauthorization Act of 1986; to the Committee on
Commerce, Science, and Transportation.
EC-8173. A communication from the Secretary of
Transportation, transmitting, pursuant to law, a report
entitled ``The Transportation of Hazardous Materials:
Insurance, Security, and Safety Costs''; to the Committee on
Commerce, Science, and Transportation.
EC-8174. A communication from the Secretary of
Transportation, transmitting, pursuant to law, a report
entitled ``National Plan of Integrated Airport Systems
(NPIAS) 2011-2015''; to the Committee on Commerce, Science,
and Transportation.
EC-8175. A communication from the Congressional Review
Coordinator, Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service,
Department of Agriculture, transmitting, pursuant to law, the
report of a rule entitled ``Change in Disease Status of Japan
Because of Foot-and-Mouth Disease'' (Docket No. APHIS-2010-
0077) received during adjournment of the Senate in the Office
of the President of the Senate on November 22, 2010; to the
Committee on Agriculture, Nutrition, and Forestry.
EC-8176. A communication from the Director of the
Regulatory Review Group, Farm Service Agency, Department of
Agriculture, transmitting, pursuant to law, the report of a
rule entitled ``Emergency Forest Restoration Program and
Emergency Conservation Program'' (RIN0560-AH89) received
during adjournment of the Senate in the Office of the
President of the Senate on November 22, 2010; to the
Committee on Agriculture, Nutrition, and Forestry.
EC-8177. A communication from the Director of Defense
Procurement and Acquisition Policy, Department of Defense,
transmitting, pursuant to law, the report of a rule entitled
``Defense Federal Acquisition Regulation Supplement; Trade
Agreements--New Thresholds'' (DFARS Case 2009-D040) received
during adjournment of the Senate in the Office of the
President of the Senate on November 22, 2010; to the
Committee on Armed Services.
EC-8178. A communication from the Director of Defense
Procurement and Acquisition Policy, Department of Defense,
transmitting, pursuant to law, the report of a rule entitled
``Defense Federal Acquisition Regulation Supplement; Safety
of Facilities, Infrastructure, and Equipment for Military
Operations'' (DFARS Case 2009-D029) received during
adjournment of the Senate in the Office of the President of
the Senate on November 22, 2010; to the Committee on Armed
Services.
EC-8179. A communication from the Director of Defense
Procurement and Acquisition Policy, Department of Defense,
transmitting, pursuant to law, the report of a rule entitled
``Defense Federal Acquisition Regulation Supplement; Balance
of Payments Program Exemption for Commercial Information
Technology--Construction Material'' (DFARS Case 2009-D041)
received during adjournment of the Senate in the Office of
the President of the Senate on November 22, 2010; to the
Committee on Armed Services.
EC-8180. A communication from the Director of Defense
Procurement and Acquisition Policy, Department of Defense,
transmitting, pursuant to law, the report of a rule entitled
``Defense Federal Acquisition Regulation Supplement; Cost and
Software Data Reporting System'' (DFARS Case 2008-D027)
received during adjournment of the Senate in the Office of
the President of the Senate on November 22, 2010; to the
Committee on Armed Services.
EC-8181. A communication from the Director of Defense
Procurement and Acquisition Policy, Department of Defense,
transmitting, pursuant to law, the report of a rule entitled
``Defense Federal Acquisition Regulation Supplement; Contract
Authority for Advanced Component Development or Prototype
Units'' (DFARS Case 2009-D034) received during adjournment of
the Senate in the Office of the President of the Senate on
November 22, 2010; to the Committee on Armed Services.
EC-8182. A communication from the Director of Defense
Procurement and Acquisition Policy, Department of Defense,
transmitting, pursuant to law, the report of a rule entitled
``Defense Federal Acquisition Regulation Supplement;
Contractor Insurance/Pension Review'' (DFARS Case 2009-D025)
received during adjournment in the Office of the President of
the Senate on November 22, 2010; to the Committee on Armed
Services.
EC-8183. A communication from the Director of Defense
Procurement and Acquisition Policy, Department of Defense,
transmitting, pursuant to law, the report of a rule entitled
``Defense Federal Acquisition Regulation Supplement; Services
of Senior Mentors'' (DFARS Case 2010-D025) received during
adjournment of the Senate in the Office of the President of
the Senate on November 22, 2010; to the Committee on Armed
Services.
EC-8184. A communication from the Under Secretary of
Defense (Personnel and Readiness), transmitting a report on
the approved retirement of General Carrol H. Chandler, United
States Air Force, and his advancement to the grade of general
on the retired list; to the Committee on Armed Services.
EC-8185. A communication from the Secretary of the
Treasury, transmitting, pursuant to law, a six-month periodic
report on the national emergency with respect to Burma that
was declared in Executive Order 13047 of May 20, 1997; to the
Committee on Banking, Housing, and Urban Affairs.
EC-8186. A communication from the Chairman and President of
the Export-Import Bank, transmitting, pursuant to law, a
report relative to transactions involving U.S. exports to
Mexico; to the Committee on Banking, Housing, and Urban
Affairs.
EC-8187. A communication from the Assistant Secretary,
Bureau of Legislative Affairs, Department of State,
transmitting, pursuant to law, a report entitled ``Operation
of the Enterprise for the Americas Initiative and the
Tropical Forest Conservation Act 2009 Annual Report to
Congress''; to the Committee on Foreign Relations.
EC-8188. A communication from the Assistant Secretary,
Bureau of Legislative Affairs, Department of State,
transmitting, pursuant to the Arms Export Control Act, the
certification of a proposed technical assistance agreement
for the export of defense articles, to include technical
data, and defense services to Saudi Arabia related to the
operation and maintenance of HAWK and PATRIOT Air Defense
Missile Systems in the amount of $50,000,000 or more; to the
Committee on Foreign Relations.
EC-8189. A communication from the Program Manager, Office
of Consumer Information and Insurance Oversight, Department
of Health and Human Services, transmitting, pursuant to law,
the report of a rule entitled ``Amendment to the Interim
Final Rules for Group Health Plans and Health Insurance
Coverage Relating to Status as a Grandfathered Health Plan
Under the Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act''
(RIN0950-AA17) received in the Office of the President of the
Senate on November 17, 2010; to the Committee on Health,
Education, Labor, and Pensions.
EC-8190. A communication from the Secretary of Health and
Human Services, transmitting, pursuant to law, a report
relative to transitioning to a value-based purchasing for
physicians and other professional services paid under the
Medicare physician fee schedule; to the Committee on Health,
Education, Labor, and Pensions.
EC-8191. A communication from the Secretary of Health and
Human Services, transmitting, pursuant to law, a report
relative to
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implementation of menu and vending machine labeling; to the
Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions.
EC-8192. A communication from the Director, Employee
Services, Office of Personnel Management, transmitting,
pursuant to law, the report of a rule entitled ``Recruitment,
Selection, and Placement (General)'' (RIN3206-AL04) received
during adjournment of the Senate in the Office of the
President of the Senate on November 22, 2010; to the
Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs.
EC-8193. A communication from the District of Columbia
Auditor, transmitting, pursuant to law, a report entitled,
``Comparative Analysis of Actual Cash Collections to the
Revised Revenue Estimate Through the 2nd Quarter of Fiscal
Year 2010''; to the Committee on Homeland Security and
Governmental Affairs.
EC-8194. A communication from the District of Columbia
Auditor, transmitting, pursuant to law, a report entitled,
``Comparative Analysis of Actual Cash Collections to the
Revised Revenue Estimate Through the 1st Quarter of Fiscal
Year 2010''; to the Committee on Homeland Security and
Governmental Affairs.
EC-8195. A communication from the Chairman, Federal
Maritime Commission, transmitting, pursuant to law, the
Commission's Fiscal Year 2010 Performance and Accountability
Report; to the Committee on Homeland Security and
Governmental Affairs.
EC-8196. A communication from the Chairman, Merit System
Protection Board, transmitting, pursuant to law, a report
entitled ``Performance and Accountability Report for FY
2010''; to the Committee on Homeland Security and
Governmental Affairs.
EC-8197. A communication from the Chairman, U.S. Nuclear
Regulatory Commission, transmitting, pursuant to law, the
Commission's Performance and Accountability Report for fiscal
year 2010; to the Committee on Homeland Security and
Governmental Affairs.
EC-8198. A communication from the Secretary of the
Treasury, transmitting, pursuant to law, the Department's
Performance and Accountability Report for fiscal year 2010;
to the Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental
Affairs.
EC-8199. A communication from the Assistant Attorney
General, Office of Legislative Affairs, Department of
Justice, transmitting, pursuant to law, a report relative to
the Bureau of Prisons' compliance with the privatization
requirements of the National Capital Revitalization and Self-
Government Improvement Act of 1997; to the Committee on the
Judiciary.
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