[Congressional Record (Bound Edition), Volume 154 (2008), Part 9] [House] [Pages 11886-11888] [From the U.S. 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: [[Page 11887]] 6996. A letter from the Deputy Secretary, Department of Defense, transmitting the Department's Annual Developing Countries Combined Exercise Program Report of Expenditures, pursuant to 10 U.S.C. 2010; to the Committee on Armed Services. 6997. A letter from the Director, Defense Security Cooperation Agency, transmitting pursuant to the reporting requirements of Section 36(b)(1) of the Arms Export Control Act, as amended, Transmittal No. 08-06 concerning the Department of the Navy's proposed Letter(s) of Offer and Acceptance to Spain for defense articles and services; to the Committee on Armed Services. 6998. A letter from the Under Secretary for Personnel and Readiness, Department of Defense, transmitting a letter on the approved retirement of General Michael B. Hayden, United States Air Force, and his advancement to the grade of general on the retired list; to the Committee on Armed Services. 6999. A letter from the General Counsel, Department of Defense, transmitting a copy of legislative proposals as part of the National Defense Authorization Bill for Fiscal Year 2009; to the Committee on Armed Services. 7000. A letter from the Deputy Under Secretary for Acquisition and Technology, Department of Defense, transmitting a report pursuant to Section 813 of the National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2006, Pub. L. 109- 360; to the Committee on Armed Services. 7001. A letter from the Principal Deputy Under Secretary for Personnel and Readiness, Department of Defense, transmitting the Department's notification of its intention to close the Defense commissary stores at Idar-Oberstein and Dexheim, Germany; to the Committee on Armed Services. 7002. A letter from the Deputy Chief of Legislative Affairs, Department of the Navy, Department of Defense, transmitting the Department's Contract Awarded for Seaport Enhanced (Seaport-E) Acquisition Program for Services Procurements; to the Committee on Armed Services. 7003. A letter from the Secretary, Department of Commerce, transmitting a six-month report prepared by the Department of Commerce's Bureau of Industry and Security on the national emergency declared by Executive Order 13222 of August 17, 2001, and continued on August 14, 2002, August 7, 2003, August 6, 2004, August 2, 2005, August 6, 2006, and August 15, 2007 to deal with the threat to the national security, foreign policy, and economy of the United States caused by the lapse of the Export Administration Act of 1979, pursuant to 50 U.S.C. 1641(c); to the Committee on Foreign Affairs. 7004. A letter from the Director, International Cooperation, Department of Defense, transmitting Pursuant to Section 27(f) of the Arms Export Control Act and Section 1(f) of Executive Order 11958, Transmittal No. 09-08 informing of an intent to sign a cooperative test and evaluation project arrangement between the United States and the United Kingdom, pursuant to 22 U.S.C. 2767(f); to the Committee on Foreign Affairs. 7005. A letter from the Secretary, Department of the Treasury, transmitting a six month periodic report on the national emergency with respect to Belarus that was declared in Executive Order 13405 of June 16, 2006, pursuant to 50 U.S.C. 1641(c); to the Committee on Foreign Affairs. 7006. A letter from the Assistant Secretary for Legislative Affairs, Department of State, transmitting pursuant to section 36(d) of the Arms Export Control Act, certification regarding the proposed license for the manufacture of military equipment to the Governments of the United Kingdom and Greece (Transmittal No. DDTC 116-07); to the Committee on Foreign Affairs. 7007. A letter from the Assistant Secretary for Legislative Affairs, Department of State, transmitting pursuant to section 36(c) of the Arms Export Control Act, certification of a proposed agreement for the export of defense articles to the Government of Thailand (Transmittal No. DDTC 039-08); to the Committee on Foreign Affairs. 7008. A letter from the Assistant Secretary for Legislative Affairs, Department of State, transmitting pursuant to section 36(c) of the Arms Export Control Act, certification of a proposed agreement for the export of defense articles and services to the Republic of Korea (Transmittal No. DDTC 005-08); to the Committee on Foreign Affairs. 7009. A letter from the Assistant Secretary for Legislative Affairs, Department of State, transmitting the Department's report on United States contributions to the United Nations and United Nations affiliated agencies and related bodies for fiscal years 2006 and 2007, pursuant to Public Law 109-364, section 1225; to the Committee on Foreign Affairs. 7010. A letter from the U.S. Global AIDS Coordinator, Department of State, transmitting the Department's report on the Use of Generic Drugs in the President's Emergency Plan for AIDS Relief, pursuant to Public Law 110-197; to the Committee on Foreign Affairs. 7011. A letter from the U.S. Global AIDS Coordinator, Department of State, transmitting the Department's report on Food Security in the President's Emergency Plan for AIDS Relief, pursuant to Public Law 110-197; to the Committee on Foreign Affairs. 7012. A letter from the U.S. Global AIDS Coordinator, Department of State, transmitting the Department's report on Health Care Worker Training in the President's Emergency Plan for AIDS Relief, pursuant to Public Law 110-197; to the Committee on Foreign Affairs. 7013. A letter from the District of Columbia Auditor, Office of the District of Columbia Auditor, transmitting a report entitled, ``Letter Report: Results of Auditor's Review of Quality Assurance Practices Related to Certain Congregate Care Providers,'' pursuant to D.C. Code section 47-117(d); to the Committee on Oversight and Government Reform. 7014. A letter from the District of Columbia Auditor, Office of the District of Columbia Auditor, transmitting a report entitled, ``Auditor's Examination of Contract Cost and Administration for the Integrated Tax System,'' pursuant to D.C. Code section 47-117(d); to the Committee on Oversight and Government Reform. 7015. A letter from the Chairperson, Committee for Purchase From People Who Are Blind or Severely Disabled, transmitting a copy of a proposed bill to amend the Javits-Wagner-O'Day Act; to the Committee on Oversight and Government Reform. 7016. A letter from the EEO and Diversity Programs, National Archives and Records Administration, transmitting the Administration's annual report pursuant to the Notification and Federal Employee Antidiscrimination and Retaliation Act of 2002 for Fiscal Year 2007; to the Committee on Oversight and Government Reform. 7017. A letter from the Director, Office of Personnel Management, transmitting the Office's Annual Privacy Activity Report to Congress for 2007, pursuant to Public Law 108-447, section 522; to the Committee on Oversight and Government Reform. 7018. A letter from the Director, Pension Benefit Guaranty Corporation, transmitting Pursuant to Title II, Section 203, of the Notification and Federal Employee Antidiscrimination and Retaliation Act of 2002, the Corporation's Annual Report for FY 2007; to the Committee on Oversight and Government Reform. 7019. A letter from the Senior Vice President, Tennessee Valley Authority, transmitting the Authority's FY 2007 Annual Report required by Section 203 of the Notification and Federal Antidiscrimination and Retaliation Act of 2002, Pub. L. 107-174; to the Committee on Oversight and Government Reform. 7020. A letter from the Assistant Secretary, Fish and Wildlife and Parks, Department of the Interior, transmitting the Department's final rule -- Marine Mammals; Incidental Take During Specified Activities [FWS-R7-FHC-2008-0040] [71490-1351-0000-L5] (RIN: 1018-AU41) received June 4, 2008, pursuant to 5 U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A); to the Committee on Natural Resources. 7021. A letter from the Assistant Secretary, Fish and Wildlife and Parks, Department of the Interior, transmitting the Department's final rule -- 2008-2009 Refuge-Specific Hunting and Sport Fishing Regulations (RIN: 1018-AU61) received May 30, 2008, pursuant to 5 U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A); to the Committee on Natural Resources. 7022. A letter from the Chief, Branch of Listing, Endangered Species, Department of the Interior, transmitting the Department's final rule -- Endangered and Threatened Wildlife and Plants; Determination of Threatened Status for the Polar Bear (Ursus maritimus) Throughout Its Range [FWS- R7-ES-2008-0038] [111 FY07 MO-B2] (RIN: 1018-AV19) received May 29, 2008, pursuant to 5 U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A); to the Committee on Natural Resources. 7023. A letter from the Chief, Regulations and Administrative Law, Department of Homeland Security, transmitting the Department's final rule -- Final Rule: Special Local Regulations Concerning Fireworks Displays in Norwich and Middletown, Connecticut [Docket No. USCG-2007- 0111] (RIN: 1625-AA08) received May 29, 2008, pursuant to 5 U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A); to the Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure. 7024. A letter from the Chief, Regulations and Administrative Law, Department of Homeland Security, transmitting the Department's final rule -- Drawbridge Operation Regulation; Upper Mississippi River, Rock Island, IL, Quad Cities Heart Walk [USCG-2008-0036] received May 29, 2008, pursuant to 5 U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A); to the Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure. 7025. A letter from the Chief, Regulations and Administrative Law, Department of Homeland Security, transmitting the Department's final rule -- Drawbridge Operation Regulations; Chelsea River, Chelsea and East Boston, MA [Docket No. USCG-2008-0001] received May 29, 2008, pursuant to 5 U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A); to the Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure. 7026. A letter from the Chief, Regulations and Administrative Law, Department of Homeland Security, transmitting the Department's final rule -- Firework Events; Great Lake annual Firework Events. [Docket No. USCG-2008- 0219] (RIN: 1625-AA00) received May 29, 2008, pursuant to 5 U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A); to the Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure. [[Page 11888]] 7027. A letter from the Chief, Regulations and Administrative Law, Department of Homeland Security, transmitting the Department's final rule -- Drawbridge Operation Regulations; Arkansas Waterway, Little Rock, AR, Operation Change [Docket No. USCG-2007-0043] (RIN: 1625-AA09) received May 29, 2008, pursuant to 5 U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A); to the Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure. 7028. A letter from the Chief, Regulations and Administrative Law, Department of Homeland Security, transmitting the Department's final rule -- Safety zone; Colorado River, Parker, AZ [Docket No. USCG-2007-0145] (RIN: 1625-AA00) received May 29, 2008, pursuant to 5 U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A); to the Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure. 7029. A letter from the Chief, Regulations and Administrative Law, Department of Homeland Security, transmitting the Department's final rule -- Safety Zone; Colorado River, Parker, AZ [Docket No. USCG-2007-0140] (RIN: 1625-AA00) received May 29, 2008, pursuant to 5 U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A); to the Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure. 7030. A letter from the Chief, Regulations and Administrative Law, Department of Homeland Security, transmitting the Department's final rule -- Implementation of Vessel Security Officer Training and Certification Requirements -- International Convention on Standards of Training, Certification and Watchkeeping for Seafarers, 1978, as amended. [Docket No. USCG-2008-0028] (RIN: 1625-AB26) received May 29, 2008, pursuant to 5 U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A); to the Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure. 7031. A letter from the Chief, Regulations and Administrative Law, Department of Homeland Security, transmitting the Department's final rule -- Special Local Regulations for Marine Events; Western Branch, Elizabeth River, Portsmouth, VA [Docket No. USCG-2008-0074] (RIN: 1625- AA08) received May 29, 2008, pursuant to 5 U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A); to the Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure. 7032. A letter from the Chief, Regulations and Administrative Law, Department of Homeland Security, transmitting the Department's final rule -- Special Local Regulations; Recurring Marine Events in the Fifth Coast Guard District [Docket No. USCG-2007-0147] (RIN: 1625-AA08) received May 29, 2008, pursuant to 5 U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A); to the Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure. 7033. A letter from the Senior Counsel, Office of Chief Counsel for Import Administration, Department of Commerce, transmitting the Department's final rule -- Import Administration, Withdrawal of Regulations Governing the Treatment of Subcontractors (``Tolling'' Operations) [Docket No. 080225304-8463-01] (RIN: 0625-AA77) received May 29, 2008, pursuant to 5 U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A); to the Committee on Ways and Means. 7034. A letter from the Administrator, Office of Workforce Security, Department of Labor, transmitting the Department's final rule -- Immediate Deposit and Withdrawal Standards -- Intercept of Refunds of Erroneous Employer Contributions -- received May 14, 2008, pursuant to 5 U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A); to the Committee on Ways and Means. 7035. A letter from the Chief, Publications and Regulations Branch, Internal Revenue Service, transmitting the Service's final rule -- COORDINATED ISSUE PAPER ALL INDUSTRIES STATE AND LOCAL TAX INCENTIVES UIL: 118.01-02 [LMSB-04-0408-023] received May 29, 2008, pursuant to 5 U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A); to the Committee on Ways and Means. 7036. A letter from the Chief, Publications and Regulations Branch, Internal Revenue Service, transmitting the Service's final rule -- Treatment of Property Used to Acquire Parent Stock in Certain Triangular Reorganizations Involving Foreign Corporations [TD 9400] (RIN: 1545-BG97) received May 29, 2008, pursuant to 5 U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A); to the Committee on Ways and Means. 7037. A letter from the Chief, Publications and Regulations Branch, Internal Revenue Service, transmitting the Service's final rule -- Coordinated Issue Paper Blue Cross Blue Shield/ Health Insurance; Life Insurance Conversion of Nonprofit Organizations UILs: 162.02-00, 162.05-03, 265,.00-00 [LMSB- 04-0408-024] received June 5, 2008, pursuant to 5 U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A); to the Committee on Ways and Means. 7038. A letter from the Chief, Publications and Regulations Branch, Internal Revenue Service, transmitting the Service's final rule -- Research Credit Claims Audit Techniques Guide: Credit for Increasing Research Activities IRC 41 [LMSB-04- 0508-030] received June 4, 2008, pursuant to 5 U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A); to the Committee on Ways and Means. 7039. A letter from the Chief, Publications and Regulations, Internal Revenue Service, transmitting the Service's final rule -- Section 446.-General Rule for Methods of Accounting 26 CFR 1.446-1: General rule for methods of accounting. (Also 118) (Rev. Rul. 2008-30) received June 5, 2008, pursuant to 5 U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A); to the Committee on Ways and Means. 7040. A letter from the Social Security Regulations Officer, Social Security Administration, transmitting the Administration's final rule -- Parent-to-Child Deeming From Stepparents [Docket No. SSA 2007-0070] (RIN: 0960-AF96) received May 30, 2008, pursuant to 5 U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A); to the Committee on Ways and Means. 7041. A letter from the Program Manager, Department of Health and Human Services, transmitting the Department's final rule -- Medicare and Medicaid Programs; Hospice Conditions of Participation [CMS-3844-F] (RIN: 0938-AH27) received May 28, 2008, pursuant to 5 U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A); jointly to the Committees on Energy and Commerce and Ways and Means. ____________________