[Congressional Record (Bound Edition), Volume 154 (2008), Part 1] [Senate] [Pages 876-877] [From the U.S. 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-4773. A communication from the Deputy Director, Pension Benefit Guaranty Corporation, transmitting, pursuant to law, the report of a rule entitled ``Premium Rates; Payment of Premiums; Flat Premium Rates, Variable Rate Premium Cap, and Termination Premium; Deficit Reduction Act of 2005; Pension Protection Act of 2006'' (RIN1212-AB10) received on January 15, 2008; to the Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions. EC-4774. A communication from the Deputy Director, Pension Benefit Guaranty Corporation, transmitting, pursuant to law, the report of a rule entitled ``Benefits Payable in Terminated Single-Employer Plans; Allocation of Assets in Single-Employer Plans; Interest Assumptions for Valuing and Paying Benefits'' (72 FR 71071) received on January 15, 2008; to the Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions. EC-4775. A communication from the Director, Regulations Policy and Management Staff, Department of Health and Human Services, transmitting, pursuant to law, the report of a rule entitled ``Amendment to the Current Good Manufacturing Practice Regulations for Finished Pharmaceuticals'' (Docket No. 2007N-0280) received on January 15, 2008; to the Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions. EC-4776. A communication from the Director, Regulations Policy and Management Staff, Department of Health and Human Services, transmitting, pursuant to law, the report of a rule entitled ``Over-the-Counter Vaginal Contraceptive and Spermicide Drug Products Containing Nonoxynol 9; Required Labeling'' (RIN0910-AF44) received on January 15, 2008; to the Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions. EC-4777. A communication from the Director, Regulations Policy and Management Staff, Department of Health and Human Services, transmitting, pursuant to law, the report of a rule entitled ``Medical Devices; Hematology and Pathology Devices: Reclassification of Automated Blood Cell Separator Device Operating by Centrifugal Separation Principle'' (Docket No. 2005N-0017) received on January 15, 2008; to the Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions. EC-4778. A communication from the Director, Regulations Policy and Management Staff, Department of Health and Human Services, transmitting, pursuant to law, the report of a rule entitled ``Secondary Direct Food Additives Permitted in Food for Human Consumption'' (Docket No. 2006F-0409) received on January 15, 2008; to the Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions. EC-4779. A communication from the Assistant General Counsel for Regulatory Services, Office of the Chief Financial Officer, Department of Education, transmitting, pursuant to law, the report of a rule entitled ``Direct Grant Programs'' (RIN1890-AA15) received on January 15, 2008; to the Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions. EC-4780. A communication from the Secretary of Health and Human Services, transmitting, pursuant to law, an annual report relative to the Health Care Fraud and Abuse Control Program for fiscal year 2006; to the Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions. EC-4781. A communication from the Acting Secretary of Veterans Affairs, transmitting, pursuant to law, the Department's Performance and Accountability Report for fiscal year 2007; to the Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs. EC-4782. A communication from the Chairman and Chief Executive Officer, Farm Credit Administration, transmitting, pursuant to law, the Administration's Performance and Accountability Report for fiscal year 2007; to the Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs. EC-4783. A communication from the Secretary of Housing and Urban Development, transmitting, pursuant to law, the Semiannual Report of the Department's Inspector General for the period of April 1, 2007, through September 30, 2007; to the Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs. EC-4784. A communication from the Chairman and President, Export-Import Bank of the United States, transmitting, pursuant to law, the Semiannual Report of the Inspector General for the period ending September 30, 2007; to the Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs. EC-4785. A communication from the Inspector General, General Services Administration, transmitting, pursuant to law, the Semiannual Report for the period ending September 30, 2007; to the Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs. EC-4786. A communication from the Chairman, National Endowment for the Arts, transmitting, pursuant to law, a report relative to the competitive sourcing efforts of fiscal year 2007; to the Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs. EC-4787. A communication from the Chairman, National Capital Planning Commission, transmitting, pursuant to law, the Commission's Performance and Accountability Report for fiscal year 2007; to the Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs. EC-4788. A communication from the Executive Director, Morris K. Udall Foundation, transmitting, pursuant to law, the Foundation's Performance and Accountability Report for fiscal year 2007; to the Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs. EC-4789. A communication from the Chairman, Council of the District of Columbia, transmitting, pursuant to law, a report on D.C. Act 17-227, ``Department of Health Care Finance Establishment Act of 2007'' received on January 14, 2008; to the Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs. EC-4790. A communication from the Chairman, Council of the District of Columbia, transmitting, pursuant to law, a report on D.C. Act 17-236, ``Arbitration Act of 2007'' received on January 14, 2008; to the Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs. EC-4791. A communication from the Chairman, Council of the District of Columbia, transmitting, pursuant to law, a report on D.C. Act 17-237, ``Multi-Unit Real Estate Tax Rate Clarification Act of 2007'' received on January 14, 2008; to the Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs. EC-4792. A communication from the Chairman, Council of the District of Columbia, transmitting, pursuant to law, a report on D.C. Act 17-238, ``Georgia Commons Real Property Tax Exemption and Abatement Act of 2007'' received on January 14, 2008; to the Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs. EC-4793. A communication from the Chairman, Council of the District of Columbia, transmitting, pursuant to law, a report on D.C. Act 17-228, ``District of Columbia Emancipation Day Parade Clarification Amendment Act of 2007'' received on January 14, 2008; to the Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs. EC-4794. A communication from the Deputy Assistant Administrator, Office of Diversion Control, Department of Justice, transmitting, pursuant to law, the report of a rule entitled ``Reexportation of Controlled Substances'' (RIN1117- AB00) received on January 15, 2008; to the Committee on the Judiciary. EC-4795. A communication from the Assistant Attorney General for Administration, Department of Justice, transmitting, pursuant to law, an annual report relative to the Department's competitive sourcing efforts during fiscal year 2007; to the Committee on the Judiciary. EC-4796. A communication from the Deputy Assistant Administrator, Office of Diversion Control, Department of Justice, transmitting, pursuant to law, the report of a rule entitled ``Definition of `Positional Isomer' as it Pertains to the Control of Controlled Substances'' (RIN1117-AA94) received on January 15, 2008; to the Committee on the Judiciary. EC-4797. A communication from the Principal Deputy Assistant Attorney General, Office of Legislative Affairs, Department of Justice, transmitting, pursuant to law, a report relative to the administration of the Foreign Agents Registration Act for the six months ending December 31, 2006; to the Committee on the Judiciary. EC-4798. A communication from the Deputy Associate General Counsel for Regulatory Affairs, Department of Homeland Security, transmitting, pursuant to law, the report of a rule entitled ``Minimum Standards for Drivers' Licenses and Identification Cards Acceptable by Federal Agencies for Official Purposes'' (RIN1601-AA37) received on January 11, 2008; to the Committee on the Judiciary. EC-4799. A communication from the Acting Clerk of the Court, U.S. Court of Federal Claims, transmitting, pursuant to law, the Court's annual report for the year ended September 30, 2007; to the Committee on the Judiciary. EC-4800. A communication from the Principal Deputy Assistant Attorney General, Office of Legislative Affairs, Department of Justice, transmitting, pursuant to law, the annual report of the Office of Privacy and Civil Liberties for calendar year 2007; to the Committee on the Judiciary. EC-4801. A communication from the Director of Regulations Management, Veterans Benefits Administration, Department of Veterans Affairs, transmitting, pursuant to law, the report of a rule entitled ``Education: Approval of Accredited Courses for VA Education Benefits'' (RIN2900-AM80) received on January 15, 2008; to the Committee on Veterans' Affairs. EC-4802. A communication from the Director of Regulations Management, Veterans Benefits Administration, Department of Veterans Affairs, transmitting, pursuant to law, the report of a rule entitled ``Dependents' Educational Assistance'' (RIN2900-AM72) received on January 15, 2008; to the Committee on Veterans' Affairs. EC-4803. A communication from the National President, Women's Army Corps Veterans' Association, transmitting, pursuant to law, an inquiry into their need to submit an annual report; to the Committee on Veterans' Affairs. [[Page 877]] ____________________