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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-2890. A communication from the Under Secretary of
Defense (Acquisition and Technology), transmitting, pursuant
to law, an annual report on the Mentor-Protege Program for
fiscal year 2006; to the Committee on Armed Services.
EC-2891. A communication from the Principal Deputy
Associate Administrator, Office of Policy, Economics and
Innovation, Environmental Protection Agency, transmitting,

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pursuant to law, the report of a rule entitled ``Approval and
Promulgation of Implementation Plans; South Carolina:
Revisions to Ambient Air Quality Standards'' (FRL No. 8457-2)
received on August 27, 2007; to the Committee on Environment
and Public Works.
EC-2892. A communication from the Principal Deputy
Associate Administrator, Office of Policy, Economics and
Innovation, Environmental Protection Agency, transmitting,
pursuant to law, the report of a rule entitled
``Pyriproxyfen; Pesticide Tolerance'' (FRL No. 8142-4)
received on August 27, 2007; to the Committee on Environment
and Public Works.
EC-2893. A communication from the Principal Deputy
Associate Administrator, Office of Policy, Economics and
Innovation, Environmental Protection Agency, transmitting,
pursuant to law, the report of a rule entitled ``Revisions to
Consolidated Federal Air Rule'' (FRL No. 8459-5) received on
August 27, 2007; to the Committee on Environment and Public
Works.
EC-2894. A communication from the Principal Deputy
Associate Administrator, Office of Policy, Economics and
Innovation, Environmental Protection Agency, transmitting,
pursuant to law, the report of a rule entitled ``Revisions to
the California State Implementation Plan, South Coast Air
Quality Management District'' (FRL No. 8452-1) received on
August 27, 2007; to the Committee on Environment and Public
Works.
EC-2895. A communication from the Principal Deputy
Associate Administrator, Office of Policy, Economics and
Innovation, Environmental Protection Agency, transmitting,
pursuant to law, the report of a rule entitled ``Revisions to
the California State Implementation Plan, Sacramento
Metropolitan Air Quality Management District and San Joaquin
Valley Air Pollution Control District Technical Amendment''
(FRL No. 8458-9) received on August 27, 2007; to the
Committee on Environment and Public Works.
EC-2896. A communication from the Principal Deputy
Associate Administrator, Office of Policy, Economics and
Innovation, Environmental Protection Agency, transmitting,
pursuant to law, the report of a rule entitled ``Two Optional
Methods for Relative Accuracy Test Audits of Mercury
Monitoring Systems Installed on Combustion Flue Gas Streams
and Several Amendments to Related Mercury Monitoring
Provisions'' (FRL No. 8459-8) received on August 27, 2007; to
the Committee on Environment and Public Works.
EC-2897. A communication from the Acting Deputy Director,
Endangered Species Program, Department of the Interior,
transmitting, pursuant to law, the report of a rule entitled
``Final Rule to Remove the Idaho Springsnail From the Federal
List of Endangered and Threatened Wildlife'' (RIN1018-AU66)
received on August 27, 2007; to the Committee on Environment
and Public Works.
EC-2898. A communication from the Acting Assistant
Secretary for Fish, Wildlife and Parks, Fish and Wildlife
Service, Department of the Interior, transmitting, pursuant
to law, the report of a rule entitled ``Endangered and
Threatened Wildlife and Plants; Designation of Critical
Habitat for Catesbaea Melanocarpa'' (RIN1018-AU76) received
on August 27, 2007; to the Committee on Environment and
Public Works.
EC-2899. A communication from the Acting Assistant
Secretary for Fish, Wildlife and Parks, Fish and Wildlife
Service, Department of the Interior, transmitting, pursuant
to law, the report of a rule entitled ``Endangered and
Threatened Wildlife and Plants; Designation of Critical
Habitat for Hine's Emerald Dragonfly'' (RIN1018-AU74)
received on August 27, 2007; to the Committee on Environment
and Public Works.
EC-2900. A communication from the Principal Deputy
Associate Administrator, Office of Policy, Economics and
Innovation, Environmental Protection Agency, transmitting,
pursuant to law, the report of a rule entitled ``Approval and
Promulgation of Air Quality Implementation Plans;
Connecticut; Establishment of Interim Progress for the Annual
Fine Particle National Ambient Air Quality Standard'' (FRL
No. 8461-5) received on August 27, 2007; to the Committee on
Environment and Public Works.
EC-2901. A communication from the Principal Deputy
Associate Administrator, Office of Policy, Economics and
Innovation, Environmental Protection Agency, transmitting,
pursuant to law, the report of a rule entitled ``Flusilazole;
Pesticide Tolerances for Emergency Exemptions'' (FRL No.
8138-6) received on August 27, 2007; to the Committee on
Environment and Public Works.
EC-2902. A communication from the Principal Deputy
Associate Administrator, Office of Policy, Economics and
Innovation, Environmental Protection Agency, transmitting,
pursuant to law, the report of a rule entitled ``Flutriafol;
Time-Limited Pesticide Tolerance'' (FRL No. 8135-6) received
on August 27, 2007; to the Committee on Environment and
Public Works.
EC-2903. A communication from the Principal Deputy
Associate Administrator, Office of Policy, Economics and
Innovation, Environmental Protection Agency, transmitting,
pursuant to law, the report of a rule entitled ``Propylene
Oxide; Pesticide Tolerance'' (FRL No. 8143-9) received on
August 27, 2007; to the Committee on Environment and Public
Works.
EC-2904. A communication from the Principal Deputy
Associate Administrator, Office of Policy, Economics and
Innovation, Environmental Protection Agency, transmitting,
pursuant to law, the report of a rule entitled ``Spinosad;
Pesticide Tolerance'' (FRL No. 8142-1) received on August 27,
2007; to the Committee on Environment and Public Works.
EC-2905. A communication from the Principal Deputy
Associate Administrator, Office of Policy, Economics and
Innovation, Environmental Protection Agency, transmitting,
pursuant to law, the report of a rule entitled ``Approval and
Promulgation of Air Quality Implementation Plans; State of
Colorado; Revised Denver and Longmont Carbon Monoxide
Maintenance Plans, and Approval of Related Revisions'' (FRL
No. 8453-5) received on August 16, 2007; to the Committee on
Environment and Public Works.
EC-2906. A communication from the Principal Deputy
Associate Administrator, Office of Policy, Economics and
Innovation, Environmental Protection Agency, transmitting,
pursuant to law, the report of a rule entitled ``Approval and
Promulgation of Implementation Plans; Arizona-Phoenix PM-10
Nonattainment Area; Salt River Area Plan for Attainment of
the 24-hour PM-10 Standard'' (FRL No. 8446-1) received on
August 16, 2007; to the Committee on Environment and Public
Works.
EC-2907. A communication from the Principal Deputy
Associate Administrator, Office of Policy, Economics and
Innovation, Environmental Protection Agency, transmitting,
pursuant to law, the report of a rule entitled ``Approval and
Promulgation of Implementation Plans; Idaho and Washington;
Interstate Transport of Pollution; Withdrawal of Direct Final
Rule'' (FRL No. 8456-3) received on August 16, 2007; to the
Committee on Environment and Public Works.
EC-2908. A communication from the Principal Deputy
Associate Administrator, Office of Policy, Economics and
Innovation, Environmental Protection Agency, transmitting,
pursuant to law, the report of a rule entitled ``Approval and
Promulgation of State Plan for Designated Facilities and
Pollutants: Louisiana; Clean Air Mercury Rule'' (FRL No.
8455-3) received on August 16, 2007; to the Committee on
Environment and Public Works.
EC-2909. A communication from the Principal Deputy
Associate Administrator, Office of Policy, Economics and
Innovation, Environmental Protection Agency, transmitting,
pursuant to law, the report of a rule entitled ``Arkansas:
Final Authorization of State Hazardous Waste Management
Program Revision'' (FRL No. 8455-5) received on August 16,
2007; to the Committee on Environment and Public Works.
EC-2910. A communication from the Principal Deputy
Associate Administrator, Office of Policy, Economics and
Innovation, Environmental Protection Agency, transmitting,
pursuant to law, the report of a rule entitled ``Buprofezin;
Pesticide Tolerance; Technical Correction'' (FRL No. 8140-9)
received on August 16, 2007; to the Committee on Environment
and Public Works.
EC-2911. A communication from the Principal Deputy
Associate Administrator, Office of Policy, Economics and
Innovation, Environmental Protection Agency, transmitting,
pursuant to law, the report of a rule entitled ``Cis-isomer
of 1-(3-chloroallyl)-3,5,7-triaza-1-azoniaadamantane
chloride; Exemption from the Requirement of a Tolerance''
(FRL No. 8122-3) received on August 16, 2007; to the
Committee on Environment and Public Works.
EC-2912. A communication from the Principal Deputy
Associate Administrator, Office of Policy, Economics and
Innovation, Environmental Protection Agency, transmitting,
pursuant to law, the report of a rule entitled ``Fipronil;
Pesticide Tolerances'' (FRL No. 8142-6) received on August
16, 2007; to the Committee on Environment and Public Works.
EC-2913. A communication from the Principal Deputy
Associate Administrator, Office of Policy, Economics and
Innovation, Environmental Protection Agency, transmitting,
pursuant to law, the report of a rule entitled ``Lambda-
Cyhalothrin; Pesticide Tolerance'' (FRL No. 8143-1) received
on August 16, 2007; to the Committee on Environment and
Public Works.
EC-2914. A communication from the Principal Deputy
Associate Administrator, Office of Policy, Economics and
Innovation, Environmental Protection Agency, transmitting,
pursuant to law, the report of a rule entitled ``Louisiana:
Final Authorization of State Hazardous Waste Management
Program Revision'' (FRL No. 8455-9) received on August 16,
2007; to the Committee on Environment and Public Works.
EC-2915. A communication from the Principal Deputy
Associate Administrator, Office of Policy, Economics and
Innovation, Environmental Protection Agency, transmitting,
pursuant to law, the report of a rule entitled ``New Mexico:
Final Authorization of State Hazardous Waste Management
Program Revision'' (FRL No. 8455-6) received on August 16,
2007; to the Committee on Environment and Public Works.
EC-2916. A communication from the Principal Deputy
Associate Administrator, Office of Policy, Economics and
Innovation, Environmental Protection Agency, transmitting,
pursuant to law, the report of a rule entitled ``Zucchini
Yellow Mosaic Virus-Weak Strain; Exemption from the
Requirement of a Tolerance'' (FRL No. 8137-9) received on
August 16, 2007; to the Committee on Environment and Public
Works.
EC-2917. A communication from the Chairman, U.S.
International Trade Commission, transmitting, pursuant to
law, a report entitled, ``The Year in Trade 2006''; to the
Committee on Finance.

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EC-2918. A communication from the Chairman, Medicare
Payment Advisory Commission, transmitting, pursuant to law, a
report entitled, ``2007 Data Book: Healthcare Spending and
the Medicare Program''; to the Committee on Finance.
EC-2919. A communication from the Regulations Coordinator,
Office of Financial Management, Department of Health and
Human Services, transmitting, pursuant to law, the report of
a rule entitled ``Medicaid Program and State Children's
Health Insurance Program; Payment Error Rate Measurement''
((RIN0938-AN77) (Docket No. CMS-6026-F)) received on August
31, 2007; to the Committee on Finance.
EC-2920. A communication from the Regulations Coordinator,
Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services, Department of
Health and Human Services, transmitting, pursuant to law, the
report of a rule entitled ``Medicare Program, Hospice Wage
Index For Fiscal Year 2008'' ((RIN0938-AO72) (Docket No. CMS-
1539-F)) received on August 31, 2007; to the Committee on
Finance.
EC-2921. A communication from the Regulations Coordinator,
Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services, Department of
Health and Human Services, transmitting, pursuant to law, the
report of a rule entitled ``Medicare Program; Physicians'
Referrals to Health Care Entities With Which They Have
Financial Relationships'' ((RIN0938-AK67) (Docket No. CMS-
1810-F)) received on August 31, 2007; to the Committee on
Finance.
EC-2922. A communication from the Chief of the Publications
and Regulations Branch, Internal Revenue Service, Department
of the Treasury, transmitting, pursuant to law, the report of
a rule entitled ``Section 1045 Application to Partnerships''
((RIN1545-BC67) (TD 9353)) received on August 17, 2007; to
the Committee on Finance.
EC-2923. A communication from the Chief of the Publications
and Regulations Branch, Internal Revenue Service, Department
of the Treasury, transmitting, pursuant to law, the report of
a rule entitled ``Expenses for Household and Dependent Care
Services Necessary for Gainful Employment'' ((RIN1545-BB86)
(TD 9354)) received on August 17, 2007; to the Committee on
Finance.
EC-2924. A communication from the Chief of the Publications
and Regulations Branch, Internal Revenue Service, Department
of the Treasury, transmitting, pursuant to law, the report of
a rule entitled ``Disregarded Entities; Employment and Excise
Taxes'' ((RIN1545-BE43) (TD 9356)) received on August 17,
2007; to the Committee on Finance.
EC-2925. A communication from the Chief of the Publications
and Regulations Branch, Internal Revenue Service, Department
of the Treasury, transmitting, pursuant to law, the report of
a rule entitled ``Transaction of Interest--Contribution of
Successor Member Interest'' (Notice 2007-72) received on
August 17, 2007; to the Committee on Finance.
EC-2926. A communication from the Chief of the Publications
and Regulations Branch, Internal Revenue Service, Department
of the Treasury, transmitting, pursuant to law, the report of
a rule entitled ``Regulations Under Section 6655 Regarding
Estimated Tax Payments by Corporations'' ((RIN1545-AY22) (TD
9347)) received on August 7, 2007; to the Committee on
Finance.
EC-2927. A communication from the Chief of the Publications
and Regulations Branch, Internal Revenue Service, Department
of the Treasury, transmitting, pursuant to law, the report of
a rule entitled ``Weighted Average Interest Rate Update''
(Notice 2007-68) received on August 27, 2007; to the
Committee on Finance.
EC-2928. A communication from the Chief of the Publications
and Regulations Branch, Internal Revenue Service, Department
of the Treasury, transmitting, pursuant to law, the report of
a rule entitled ``Elimination of Country-by-Country Reporting
to Shareholders of Foreign Taxes Paid by Regulated Investment
Companies'' (TD 9357) received on August 27, 2007; to the
Committee on Finance.
EC-2929. A communication from the Chief of the Publications
and Regulations Branch, Internal Revenue Service, Department
of the Treasury, transmitting, pursuant to law, the report of
a rule entitled ``Examination and Closing Procedures for Form
8697, Look-Back Interest'' (LMSB-04-0207-048) received on
August 16, 2007; to the Committee on Finance.
EC-2930. A communication from the Chief of the Publications
and Regulations Branch, Internal Revenue Service, Department
of the Treasury, transmitting, pursuant to law, the report of
a rule entitled ``Modification of Notice 2003-81'' (Notice
2007-71) received on August 16, 2007; to the Committee on
Finance.
EC-2931. A communication from the Chief of the Publications
and Regulations Branch, Internal Revenue Service, Department
of the Treasury, transmitting, pursuant to law, the report of
a rule entitled ``2007 National Pool'' (Rev. Proc. 2007-55)
received on August 16, 2007; to the Committee on Finance.
EC-2932. A communication from the Chief of the Publications
and Regulations Branch, Internal Revenue Service, Department
of the Treasury, transmitting, pursuant to law, the report of
a rule entitled ``Biotech Industry Overview Guide'' (LMSB-04-
0207-019) received on August 16, 2007; to the Committee on
Finance.
EC-2933. A communication from the Chief of the Publications
and Regulations Branch, Internal Revenue Service, Department
of the Treasury, transmitting, pursuant to law, the report of
a rule entitled ``Notice on Low Normal Retirement Age''
(Notice 2007-69) received on August 16, 2007; to the
Committee on Finance.
EC-2934. A communication from the Chief of the Publications
and Regulations Branch, Internal Revenue Service, Department
of the Treasury, transmitting, pursuant to law, the report of
a rule entitled ``Revenue Procedure: Examination of Returns
and Claims for Refund, Credit, or Abatement; Determination of
Tax Liability'' (Rev. Proc. 2007-58) received on August 27,
2007; to the Committee on Finance.
EC-2935. A communication from the Chief of the Publications
and Regulations Branch, Internal Revenue Service, Department
of the Treasury, transmitting, pursuant to law, the report of
a rule entitled ``Food Industry Overview Guide'' (LMSB-04-
0207-018) received on August 16, 2007; to the Committee on
Finance.
EC-2936. A communication from the Chief of the Publications
and Regulations Branch, Internal Revenue Service, Department
of the Treasury, transmitting, pursuant to law, the report of
a rule entitled ``Domestic Production Deduction Industry
Director Directive'' (LMSB-04-0707-049) received on August
27, 2007; to the Committee on Finance.
EC-2937. A communication from the Chief of the Publications
and Regulations Branch, Internal Revenue Service, Department
of the Treasury, transmitting, pursuant to law, the report of
a rule entitled ``Clarification of Section 6411 Regulations''
((RIN1545-BF66) (TD 9355)) received on August 27, 2007; to
the Committee on Finance.
EC-2938. A communication from the Chief of the Publications
and Regulations Branch, Internal Revenue Service, Department
of the Treasury, transmitting, pursuant to law, the report of
a rule entitled ``Pharmaceutical Industry Overview Guide''
(LMSB-04-0207-010) received on August 16, 2007; to the
Committee on Finance.
EC-2939. A communication from the Chief of the Publications
and Regulations Branch, Internal Revenue Service, Department
of the Treasury, transmitting, pursuant to law, the report of
a rule entitled ``Update to Notice 2006-89--Section 906 of
the Pension Protection Act of 2006'' (Notice 2007-67)
received on August 16, 2007; to the Committee on Finance.
EC-2940. A communication from the Chief of the Publications
and Regulations Branch, Internal Revenue Service, Department
of the Treasury, transmitting, pursuant to law, the report of
a rule entitled ``Update of Rev. Rul. 94-62'' (Rev. Rul.
2007-58) received on August 27, 2007; to the Committee on
Finance.
EC-2941. A communication from the Chief of the Publications
and Regulations Branch, Internal Revenue Service, Department
of the Treasury, transmitting, pursuant to law, the report of
a rule entitled ``Applicable Federal Rates--September 2007''
(Rev. Rul. 2007-57) received on August 27, 2007; to the
Committee on Finance.
EC-2942. A communication from the Assistant Secretary,
Office of Legislative Affairs, Department of State,
transmitting, pursuant to law, the certification of a
proposed agreement for the transfer of hardware, technical
data, and defense services to Canada for the NIMIQ 5/6/5R
Satellites Program; to the Committee on Foreign Relations.
EC-2943. A communication from the Assistant Legal Adviser
for Treaty Affairs, Department of State, transmitting,
pursuant to law, two agreements between the American
Institute in Taiwan and American organizations; to the
Committee on Foreign Relations.
EC-2944. A communication from the Assistant Legal Adviser
for Treaty Affairs, Department of State, transmitting,
pursuant to the Case-Zablocki Act, 1 U.S.C. 112b, as amended,
the report of the texts and background statements of
international agreements, other than treaties (List 2007-
161--2007-180); to the Committee on Foreign Relations.
EC-2945. A communication from the Assistant Secretary,
Office of Legislative Affairs, Department of State,
transmitting, pursuant to law, the certification of a
proposed technical assistance agreement for the export of
technical data, defense services and defense articles
relating to the maintenance of the C-130 fleet of Saudi
Arabia; to the Committee on Foreign Relations.
EC-2946. A communication from the Assistant Secretary,
Office of Legislative Affairs, Department of State,
transmitting, pursuant to law, the certification of a
proposed license for the export of technical data, defense
services and defense articles for the manufacture of 25MM
Turrets for Kuwait; to the Committee on Foreign Relations.
EC-2947. A communication from the Assistant Secretary,
Office of Legislative Affairs, Department of State,
transmitting, pursuant to law, the certification of a
proposed technical assistance agreement for the export of
technical data, defense services and defense articles to
support repair and modification of Singapore's AH-64D
helicopters; to the Committee on Foreign Relations.
EC-2948. A communication from the Assistant Secretary,
Office of Legislative Affairs, Department of State,
transmitting, pursuant to law, a report relative to the
effectiveness of UN efforts to prevent sexual exploitation
and abuse in its peacekeeping missions; to the Committee on
Foreign Relations.
EC-2949. A communication from the Secretary of State,
transmitting, pursuant to law, the Joint Strategic Plan of
the Department and the U.S. Agency for International
Development for fiscal years 2007 to 2012; to the Committee
on Foreign Relations.
EC-2950. A communication from the Assistant Secretary,
Employee Benefits Security Administration, Department of
Labor, transmitting, pursuant to law, the report of a rule

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entitled ``Amendments to Civil Penalties under ERISA Section
502(c)(7)'' (RIN1210-AB23) received on August 11, 2007; to
the Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions.
EC-2951. A communication from the Deputy Assistant
Secretary, Office of Federal Contract Compliance Programs,
Department of Labor, transmitting, pursuant to law, the
report of a rule entitled ``Affirmative Action and
Nondiscrimination Obligations of Contractors and
Subcontractors Regarding Disabled Veterans, Recently
Separated Veterans, Other Protected Veterans, and Armed
Forces Service Medal Veterans'' (RIN1215-AB46) received on
August 11, 2007; to the Committee on Health, Education,
Labor, and Pensions.
EC-2952. 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'' (29 CFR Parts 4022 and 4044) received on
August 8, 2007; to the Committee on Health, Education, Labor,
and Pensions.
EC-2953. A communication from the Human Resources
Specialist, Office of the Assistant Secretary for
Administration and Management, Department of Labor,
transmitting, pursuant to law, the report of a nomination for
the position of Assistant Secretary for Public Affairs,
received on August 3, 2007; to the Committee on Health,
Education, Labor, and Pensions.
EC-2954. A communication from the Assistant Secretary for
Civil Rights, Department of Education, transmitting, pursuant
to law, the annual report of the Office of Civil Rights for
fiscal year 2006; to the Committee on Health, Education,
Labor, and Pensions.
EC-2955. A communication from the Assistant Secretary for
Administration and Management, Department of Labor,
transmitting, pursuant to law, a report relative to the
Department's inventory of inherently governmental and
commercial activities for fiscal year 2006; to the Committee
on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions.
EC-2956. A communication from the Acting White House
Liaison, Department of Education, transmitting, pursuant to
law, the report of a vacancy in the position of Assistant
Secretary for Special Education and Rehabilitative Services,
received on August 27, 2007; to the Committee on Health,
Education, Labor, and Pensions.
EC-2957. A communication from the Acting White House
Liaison, Department of Education, transmitting, pursuant to
law, the report of the designation of an acting officer for
the position of Assistant Secretary for Special Education and
Rehabilitative Services, received on August 27, 2007; to the
Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions.
EC-2958. A communication from the White House Liaison,
Department of Health and Human Services, transmitting,
pursuant to law, the report of a vacancy and nomination for
the position of Assistant Secretary for Children and
Families, received on August 27, 2007; to the Committee on
Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions.
EC-2959. A communication from the President of the United
States, transmitting, pursuant to law, the District of
Columbia's Budget Request Act for fiscal year 2008; to the
Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs.
EC-2960. A communication from the Director, Strategic Human
Resources Policy Division, Office of Personnel Management,
transmitting, pursuant to law, the report of a rule entitled
``5 CFR Part 990'' (RIN3206-AJ97) received on August 8, 2007;
to the Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental
Affairs.
EC-2961. A communication from the Director, Strategic Human
Resources Policy Division, Office of Personnel Management,
transmitting, pursuant to law, the report of a rule entitled
``Extension of Eligibility for Presidential Rank Awards to
Employees in Senior-Level and Scientific-Professional
Positions'' (RIN3206-AJ65) received on August 8, 2007; to the
Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions.
EC-2962. A communication from the District of Columbia
Auditor, transmitting, pursuant to law, a report entitled,
``Letter Report: Audit of Advisory Neighborhood Commission 3C
for Fiscal Years 2005 through 2007, as of March 31, 2007'';
to the Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental
Affairs.
EC-2963. A communication from the District of Columbia
Auditor, transmitting, pursuant to law, a report entitled,
``Letter Report: Audit of Advisory Neighborhood Commission 3D
for Fiscal Years 2005 Through 2007, as of March 31, 2007'';
to the Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental
Affairs.
EC-2964. A communication from the District of Columbia
Auditor, transmitting, pursuant to law, a report entitled,
``Letter Report: Audit of Advisory Neighborhood Commission 6B
for Fiscal Years 2005 Through 2007, as of March 31, 2007'';
to the Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental
Affairs.
EC-2965. A communication from the District of Columbia
Auditor, transmitting, pursuant to law, a report entitled,
``Letter Report: Audit of Advisory Neighborhood Commission 4A
for Fiscal Years 2005 through 2007, as of March 31, 2007'';
to the Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental
Affairs.
EC-2966. A communication from the General Counsel, Office
of Management and Budget, Executive Office of the President,
transmitting, pursuant to law, (2) reports relative to
vacancy announcements within the Department, received on
August 27, 2007; to the Committee on Homeland Security and
Governmental Affairs.
EC-2967. A communication from the Chief Counsel, Federal
Emergency Management Agency, Department of Homeland Security,
transmitting, pursuant to law, the report of a rule entitled
``Federal Emergency Management Agency Touhy Regulations''
((RIN1660-AA54) (Docket No. FEMA-2007-0006)) received on
August 27, 2007; to the Committee on Homeland Security and
Governmental Affairs.
EC-2968. A communication from the Associate General Counsel
for General Law, Department of Homeland Security,
transmitting, pursuant to law, the report of a nomination for
the position of Assistant Secretary for Health Affairs and
Chief Medical Officer, received on August 27, 2007; to the
Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs.
EC-2969. A communication from the Attorney General,
transmitting, pursuant to law, the Department's Strategic
Plan for fiscal years 2007 to 2012; to the Committee on the
Judiciary.
EC-2970. A communication from the Under Secretary of
Commerce (Intellectual Property), transmitting, pursuant to
law, the report of a rule entitled ``Changes to Practice for
Continued Examination Filings, Patent Applications Containing
Patentably Indistinct Claims, and Examination of Claims in
Patent Applications'' ((RIN0651-AB93) (RIN0651-AB94))
received on August 8, 2007; to the Committee on the
Judiciary.
EC-2971. A communication from the Principal Deputy
Assistant Attorney General, Office of Legislative Affairs,
Department of Justice, transmitting, pursuant to law, the
Bureau of Justice Assistance's annual report for fiscal year
2005; to the Committee on the Judiciary.
EC-2972. A communication from the Deputy Assistant
Administrator, Office of Diversion Control, Department of
Justice, transmitting, pursuant to law, the report of a rule
entitled ``Elimination of Exemptions for Chemical Mixtures
Containing the List I Chemicals Ephedrine and/or
Pseudoephedrine'' (RIN1117-AB11) received on August 27, 2007;
to the Committee on the Judiciary.
EC-2973. A communication from the Deputy White House
Liaison, U.S. Attorney's Office for the Northern District of
Indiana, Department of Justice, transmitting, pursuant to
law, the report of a vacancy and the designation of an acting
officer for the position of Acting U.S. Attorney, received on
August 27, 2007; to the Committee on the Judiciary.

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