[Congressional Record (Bound Edition), Volume 154 (2008), Part 14] [Senate] [Pages 19713-19715] [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-7625. A communication from the Under Secretary of Defense (Personnel and Readiness), transmitting a report on the approved retirement of Lieutenant General Robert T. Dail, United States Army, and his advancement to the grade of lieutenant general on the retired list; to the Committee on Armed Services. EC-7626. A communication from the Acting Secretary of the Air Force, transmitting, pursuant to law, the report of an Average Procurement Unit Cost (APUC) breach relative to the Advanced Extremely High Frequency satellite program (AEHF); to the Committee on Armed Services. EC-7627. A communication from the Under Secretary of Defense (Acquisition, Technology and Logistics), transmitting, pursuant to law, a report on the Department's Operation and Financial Support for Military Museums; to the Committee on Armed Services. EC-7628. A communication from the Assistant Secretary of Defense for Health Affairs, Department of Defense, transmitting, pursuant to law, a report relative to the Military Health System; to the Committee on Armed Services. EC-7629. A communication from the Executive Director, Project on National Security Reform, providing notification that the required report relative to the national security interagency system will be submitted by October 15, 2008; to the Committee on Armed Services. EC-7630. A communication from the Assistant Secretary of Defense (Homeland Defense and Americas' Security Affairs), transmitting, pursuant to law, a report entitled ``Plan for Coordinating National Guard and Federal Military Force Disaster Response''; to the Committee on Armed Services. EC-7631. A communication from the Director, Defense Procurement, Acquisition Policy, and Strategic Sourcing, Department of Defense, transmitting, pursuant to law, the report of a rule entitled ``Acquisitions in Support of Operations in Iraq or Afghanistan'' (RIN0750-AG02) received on September 8, 2008; to the Committee on Armed Services. EC-7632. A communication from the Director, Defense Procurement, Acquisition Policy, and Strategic Sourcing, Department of Defense, transmitting, pursuant to law, the report of a rule entitled ``Limitation on Service Contracts for Military Flight Simulators'' (RIN0750-AG04) received on September 8, 2008; to the Committee on Armed Services. EC-7633. A communication from the Director, Defense Procurement, Acquisition Policy, and Strategic Sourcing, Department of Defense, transmitting, pursuant to law, the report of a rule entitled ``Security-Guard Functions'' (RIN0750-AF64) received on September 8, 2008; to the Committee on Armed Services. EC-7634. A communication from a member of the Sensors and Instrumentation Technical Advisory Committee, transmitting, pursuant to law, a report entitled ``Availability of Uncooled Thermal Imaging Cameras in Controlled Countries''; to the Committee on Banking, Housing, and Urban Affairs. EC-7635. A communication from the Federal Register Certifying Officer, Financial Management Service, Department of the Treasury, transmitting, pursuant to law, the report of a rule entitled ``Federal Government Participation in the Automated Clearing House'' (RIN1510-AB00) received on September 2, 2008; to the Committee on Banking, Housing, and Urban Affairs. EC-7636. 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 ``Clarification of the Classification of Crew Protection Kits on the Commerce Control List'' (RIN0694-AE24) received on September 2, [[Page 19714]] 2008; to the Committee on Banking, Housing, and Urban Affairs. EC-7637. A communication from the Acting Secretary, Division of Corporation Finance, Securities and Exchange Commission, transmitting, pursuant to law, the report of a rule entitled ``Exemption from Registration Under Section 12(g) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 for Foreign Private Issuers'' (RIN3235-AK04) received on September 8, 2008; to the Committee on Banking, Housing, and Urban Affairs. EC-7638. A communication from the Chief Counsel, Federal Emergency Management Agency, Department of Homeland Security, transmitting, pursuant to law, the report of a rule entitled ``Changes in Flood Elevation Determinations'' ((73 FR 48136)(44 CFR Part 65)) received on September 8, 2008; to the Committee on Banking, Housing, and Urban Affairs. EC-7639. A communication from the Chief Counsel, Federal Emergency Management Agency, Department of Homeland Security, transmitting, pursuant to law, the report of a rule entitled ``Final Flood Elevation Determinations'' ((73 FR 48412)(44 CFR Part 67)) received on September 8, 2008; to the Committee on Banking, Housing, and Urban Affairs. EC-7640. A communication from the Chief Counsel, Federal Emergency Management Agency, Department of Homeland Security, transmitting, pursuant to law, the report of a rule entitled ``Suspension of Community Eligibility'' ((73 FR 48130)(44 CFR Part 64)) received on September 8, 2008; to the Committee on Banking, Housing, and Urban Affairs. EC-7641. A communication from the Acting Deputy Assistant Secretary for Policy and Economic Development, Department of the Interior, transmitting, pursuant to law, a proposed plan for use and distribution of the Pueblo de San Ildefonso judgment funds; to the Committee on Indian Affairs. EC-7642. A communication from the Principal Deputy Assistant Attorney General, Office of Legislative Affairs, Department of Justice, transmitting, the report of proposed legislation relative to enhancing the Federal government's ability to prosecute individuals who seek and receive military-type training in support of terrorism; to the Committee on the Judiciary. EC-7643. A communication from the Principal Deputy Assistant Attorney General, Office of Legislative Affairs, Department of Justice, transmitting, the report of proposed legislation entitled ``Nuclear Terrorism Conventions Implementation Act of 2008''; to the Committee on the Judiciary. EC-7644. A communication from the Deputy Assistant Administrator of the Office of Diversion Control, Drug Enforcement Administration, Department of Justice, transmitting, pursuant to law, the report of a rule entitled ``Control of a Chemical Precursor Used in the Illicit Manufacture of Fentanyl as a List I Chemical'' (RIN1117-AB12) received on September 8, 2008; to the Committee on the Judiciary. EC-7645. A communication from the White House Liaison, Department of Education, transmitting, pursuant to law, (2) reports relative to vacancy announcements for the position of Assistant Secretary received on September 8, 2008; to the Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions. EC-7646. A communication from the Secretary of Health and Human Services, transmitting, pursuant to law, a report entitled ``The American Dream Belongs to Everyone: A Report to Congress, the President, and the National Council on Disability''; to the Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions. EC-7647. A communication from the Secretary of Health and Human Services, transmitting, pursuant to law, a report relative to the Prescription Drug User Fee Act of 1992 (PDUFA) for fiscal year 2007; to the Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions. EC-7648. A communication from the Deputy Assistant Secretary, Office of Labor-Management Standards, Department of Labor, transmitting, pursuant to law, the report of a rule entitled ``Amendment to Guidelines for Processing Applications for Assistance to Conform to Sections 3013(h) and 3031 of the Safe, Accountable, Flexible, and Efficient Transportation Equity Act--A Legacy for Users and to Improve Processing for Administrative Efficiency'' received on September 8, 2008; to the Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions. EC-7649. A communication from the Executive Director, Consumer Product Safety Commission, transmitting, pursuant to law, a report entitled ``2008 Annual FAIR Act Inventory Summary''; to the Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs. EC-7650. A communication from General Counsel, Department of Commerce, transmitting the report of a draft bill intended to amend title 35, United States Code, to authorize expenditure of funds for certain travel-related expenses of non-federal employees attending programs regarding intellectual property law and the effectiveness of intellectual property protection; to the Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs. EC-7651. A communication from the Director for Acquisition Management and Procurement Executive, Department of Commerce, transmitting, pursuant to law, a report relative to the annual progress of the Department; to the Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs. EC-7652. A communication from the Chairman, Council of the District of Columbia, transmitting, pursuant to law, a report on D.C. Act 17-485, ``Workforce Housing Production Program Temporary Amendment Act of 2008'' received on September 8, 2008; to the Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs. EC-7653. A communication from the Chairman, Council of the District of Columbia, transmitting, pursuant to law, a report on D.C. Act 17-484, ``Adams Morgan Taxicab Zone Temporary Amendment Act of 2008'' received on September 8, 2008; to the Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs. EC-7654. A communication from the Chairman, Council of the District of Columbia, transmitting, pursuant to law, a report on D.C. Act 17-477, ``Student Voter Registration Amendment Act of 2008'' received on September 8, 2008; to the Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs. EC-7655. A communication from the Chairman, Council of the District of Columbia, transmitting, pursuant to law, a report on D.C. Act 17-476, ``Injured Fire Fighter Relief Amendment Act of 2008'' received on September 8, 2008; to the Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs. EC-7656. A communication from the Chairman, Council of the District of Columbia, transmitting, pursuant to law, a report on D.C. Act 17-475, ``Tenant Opportunity to Purchase Notification Amendment Act of 2008'' received on September 8, 2008; to the Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs. EC-7657. A communication from the Chairman, Council of the District of Columbia, transmitting, pursuant to law, a report on D.C. Act 17-474, ``Closing of a Public Alley in Square 700, S.O. 07-9626, Act of 2008'' received on September 8, 2008 ; to the Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs. EC-7658. A communication from the Chairman, Council of the District of Columbia, transmitting, pursuant to law, a report on D.C. Act 17-472, ``Taxation Without Representation Federal Tax Pay-Out Message Board Installation Act of 2008'' received on September 8, 2008; to the Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs. EC-7659. A communication from the Chairman, Council of the District of Columbia, transmitting, pursuant to law, a report on D.C. Act 17-483, ``Heat Wave Safety Temporary Amendment Act of 2008'' received on September 8, 2008; to the Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs. EC-7660. A communication from the Chairman, Council of the District of Columbia, transmitting, pursuant to law, a report on D.C. Act 17-482, ``Expanding Opportunities for Street Vending Around the Baseball Stadium Clarifying Temporary Amendment Act of 2008'' received on September 8, 2008; to the Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs. EC-7661. A communication from the Chairman, Council of the District of Columbia, transmitting, pursuant to law, a report on D.C. Act 17-481, ``Tingey Street, S.E. Right-of-Way Temporary Amendment Act of 2008'' received on September 8, 2008; to the Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs. EC-7662. A communication from the Chairman, Council of the District of Columbia, transmitting, pursuant to law, a report on D.C. Act 17-480, ``Recreation Enterprise Fund Temporary Amendment Act of 2008'' received on September 8, 2008; to the Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs. EC-7663. A communication from the Chairman, Council of the District of Columbia, transmitting, pursuant to law, a report on D.C. Act 17-479, ``Director of the Office of Public Education Facilities Modernization Allen Lew Compensation System Change and Pay Schedule Temporary Amendment Act of 2008'' received on September 8, 2008; to the Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs. EC-7664. A communication from the Chairman, Council of the District of Columbia, transmitting, pursuant to law, a report on D.C. Act 17-478, ``Abatement of Nuisance Properties and Tenant Receivership Temporary Amendment Act of 2008'' received on September 8, 2008; to the Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs. EC-7665. A communication from the Chairman, Council of the District of Columbia, transmitting, pursuant to law, a report on D.C. Act 17-486, ``Special Events Swimming Exception Temporary Amendment Act of 2008'' received on September 8, 2008; to the Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs. EC-7666. A communication from the Chairman, Council of the District of Columbia, transmitting, pursuant to law, a report on D.C. Act 17-493, ``Animal Protection Amendment Act of 2008'' received on September 9, [[Page 19715]] 2008; to the Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs. EC-7667. A communication from the Chairman, Council of the District of Columbia, transmitting, pursuant to law, a report on D.C. Act 17-494, ``Tenant-Owner Voting in Conversion Election Clarification Amendment Act of 2008'' received on September 9, 2008; to the Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs. EC-7668. A communication from the Chairman, Council of the District of Columbia, transmitting, pursuant to law, a report on D.C. Act 17-495, ``Department of Transportation Establishment Amendment Act of 2008'' received on September 9, 2008 ; to the Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs. EC-7669. A communication from the Chairman, Council of the District of Columbia, transmitting, pursuant to law, a report on D.C. Act 17-498, ``Youth Council of the District of Columbia Establishment Act of 2008'' received on September 9, 2008; to the Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs. EC-7670. A communication from the Chairman, Council of the District of Columbia, transmitting, pursuant to law, a report on D.C. Act 17-499, ``Southwest Waterfront Bond Financing Act of 2008'' received on September 9, 2008; to the Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs. EC-7671. A communication from the Chairman, Council of the District of Columbia, transmitting, pursuant to law, a report on D.C. Act 17-500, ``Center Leg Freeway (Interstate 395) Amendment Act of 2008'' received on September 9, 2008; to the Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs. ____________________