H.R. 969: Mr. FAZIO of California. H.R. 1000: Mr. CAMPBELL. H.R. 1023: Mr. FLAKE and Mr. BURR. H.R. 1042: Mr. STUMP, Mrs. KELLY, and Mr. BARTON of Texas. H.R. 1050: Mrs. MINK of Hawaii. H.R. 1210: Mr. CLYBURN. H.R. 1483: Mr. COOLEY. H.R. 1504: Mrs. LINCOLN. H.R. 1892: Mr. KLUG, Mr. KIM, and Mr. EMERSON. H.R. 1951: Mr. KLINK. H.R. 2009: Mr. CAMPBELL. H.R. 2244: Mr. MANZULLO and Mr. DICKEY. H.R. 2246: Mr. JACKSON and Ms. MCKINNEY. H.R. 2247: Mr. ABERCROMBIE, Mr. BOEHLERT, Mr. PAYNE of Virginia, Ms. SLAUGHTER, Mr. TANNER, and Mr. TOWNS. H.R. 2270: Mr. SOUDER, Mr. HANSEN, Mr. BARTON of Texas, Mr. CHRYSLER, and Mr. ISTOOK. H.R. 2306: Mr. SCHAEFER, Mr. RICHARDSON, and Mr. SMITH of Texas. H.R. 2669: Mr. HYDE, Mr. EMERSON, Mr. LIPINSKI, Mr. YOUNG of Alaska, Mr. HUTCHINSON, Mr. ROHRABACHER, Mr. KINGSTON, Mr. BAKER of Louisiana, Mr. TAYLOR of North Carolina, Mr. ISTOOK, and Mr. STOCKMAN. H.R. 2705: Mr. BONIOR, Mr. CLAY, Mr. DELLUMS, Mr. FILNER, Mr. FOGLIETTA, Mr. FORD, Mr. KANJORSKI, Ms. MCCARTHY, Mr. MCHALE, Mr. PAYNE of New Jersey, Mr. RICHARDSON, Mr. WATT of North Carolina, Ms. BROWN of Florida, Mr. DIXON, Ms. ESHOO, Mr. FARR, Mr. FAZIO of California, Mr. FLAKE, Mr. OLVER, Mr. SERRANO, Mr. STOKES, Mr. THOMPSON, Mr. WARD, and Mr. WYNN. 2807: Mr. H.R. 2749: Mr. HASTINGS of Washington. H.R. Mr. JACKSON, FALEOMAVAEGA, Mr. GIBBONS, Mr. SHAYS, and Mr. SOLOMON. H.R. 2856: MS. DELAURO. H.R. 2911: Mr. CANADY, Mr. MCCRERY, and Mr. SAXTON. H.R. 2922: Mr. BAKER of Louisiana and Mr. ΜΑΝΤΟΝ. H.R. 2943: Mr. LIPINSKI. H.R. 3076: Mr. SANFORD, Mr. MINGE, Mr. ENGLISH of Pennsylvania, Mr. PETE GEREN of Texas, Mr. HORN, Mr. DAVIS, Mr. LUTHER, and Mr. THORNBERRY. H.R. 3090: Mr. DELLUMS and Mr. PORTER. H.R. 3114: Mr. GRAHAM, Mr. LANTOS, Mr. SAM JOHNSON, and Mr. RAMSTAD. H.R. 3118: Mr. EVERETT, Mr. BUYER, Mr. BACHUS, Mr. STEARNS, Mr. Fox, Mr. FLANAGAN, Mr. BARR, Mr. COOLEY, Mr. EVANS, Mr. KENNEDY of Massachusetts, Mr. CLEMENT, Mr. FILNER, Mr. BISHOP, Mr. BALDACCI, and Mr. CAMP. H.R. 3144: Mr. BAKER of California, Mr. BEREUTER, Mr. BOEHNER, Mr. BUNN of Oregon, Mr. BUYER, Mr. CRANE, Mrs. CUBIN, Mr. DIAZBALART, Mr. DOOLITTLE, Mr. DREIER, Mr. ENGLISH Of Pennsylvania, Mr. FIELDS of Texas, Mr. GALLEGLY, Mr. GILCHREST, Mr. GUTKNECHT, Mr. HASTERT, Mr. HAYES, Mr. HEINEMAN, Mr. INGLIS of South Carolina, Mr. ISTOOK, Mr. SAM JOHNSON, Mrs. KELLY, Mr. KING, Mr. LIGHTFOOT, Mr. McCRERY, Mr. MCDADE, Mrs. MEYERS of Kansas, Mr. PARKER, Mr. PORTMAN, MS. PRYCE, Mr. ROBERTS, Mr. SALMON, Mrs. SEASTRAND, Mr. SHADEGG, Mr. SMITH of New Jersey, Mr. STEARNS, Mr. TAUZIN, Mr. THOMAS, Mr. TORKILDSEN, Mr. WALKER, Mr. WALSH, and Mr. WOLF. H.R. 3153: Mr. WATTS of Oklahoma and Mr. WELDON of Florida. H.R. 3173: Mr. MANTON and Mr. THOMPSON. H.R. 3199: Mrs. CHENOWETH and Mrs. CUBIN. H.R. 3253: Mr. CANADY, Mr. BARRETT of Wisconsin, Mr. HAYWORTH, Mr. HOBSON, Mr. LIPINSKI, Mr. BACHUS, Mrs. KENNELLY, Mr. ACKERMAN, and Mr. ENGLISH of Pennsylvania. H.R. 3263: Mrs. COLLINS of Illinois and Mr. UNDERWOOD. H.R. 3272: Mr. HALL of Texas. H.R. 3280: Mr. BEILENSON, Mr. RUSH, Ms. ESHOO, Mrs. MALONEY, Mr. FILNER, Mr. MILLER of California, Mr. FARR, MS. SLAUGHTER, Mr. BONIOR, Mr. COLEMAN, Mr. DELLUMS, and Mr. CARDIN. H.R. 3345: Mr. LEWIS of Georgia. H.R. 3373: Mr. BILIRAKIS, Mr. HUTCHINSON, Mr. BUYER, Mr. STEARNS, Mr. FLANAGAN, Mr. COOLEY, Mr. CLEMENT, Mr. FILNER, Mr. BISHOP, and Mr. MASCARA. H.R. 3376: Mr. SMITH of New Jersey, Mr. BILIRAKIS, Mr. EVERETT, Mr. BUYER, Mr. STEARNS, Mr. FLANAGAN, Mr. WELLER, Mr. CLEMENT, Mr. FILNER, Mr. BISHOP, and Mr. MASCARA. H.R. 3379: Mr. MONTGOMERY. H.R. 3392: Mr. DEFAZIO, Mr. JACOBS, Mr. HINCHEY, MS. VELAZQUEZ, and Mr. NADLER. H.R. 3393: Ms. WOOLSEY. H.R. 3421: Mr. OBERSTAR, Mrs. COLLINS of Illinois, Mr. GALLEGLY, Mr. YATES, Ms. GREENE of Utah, Mr. FUNDERBURK, Mr. MEEHAN, Mr. KENNEDY of Massachusetts, Mr. DIAZ-BALART, Mr. CONYERS, Mr. HOYER, Mr. KASICH, and Ms. SLAUGHTER. 157.2 RECESS 1:14 P.M. The SPEAKER pro tempore, Mr. FOLEY, pursuant to clause 12 of rule I, declared the House in recess until 2:00 p.m. 157.3 AFTER RECESS-2:00 P.M. The SPEAKER pro tempore, Mr. COMBEST, called the House to order. 157.4 APPROVAL OF THE JOURNAL The SPEAKER pro tempore, Mr. COMBEST, announced he had examined and approved the Journal of the proceedings of Friday, May 10, 1996. Pursuant to clause 1, rule I, the Journal was approved. 157.5 COMMUNICATIONS Executive and other communications, pursuant to clause 2, rule XXIV, were referred as follows: 2961. A letter from the Administrator, Cooperative State Research, Education, and Extension Service, transmitting the Service's final rule-Small Business Innovation Research Grants Program; Administrative Provisions (RIN: 0524-AA08) received May 13, 1996, pursuant to 5 U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A); to the Committee on Agriculture. 2962. A letter from the Administrator and Executive Vice President, Farm Service Agency, transmitting the Agency's final rules (1) Final Rule: 1995-Crop Sugarcane and Sugar Beets Price Support Loan Rates (RIN: 0560-AE44) and (2) Final Rule: Dairy Indemnity Payment Program (RIN: 0560-AE57) received May 10, 1996, pursuant to 5 U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A); to the Committee on Agriculture. 2963. A communication from the President of the United States; transmitting an amendment to the fiscal year 1997 appropriations request for the Department of Energy, with respect to spent nuclear fuel activities in North Korea, pursuant to 31 U.S.C. 1107(H. Doc. No. 104-212); to the Committee on Appropriations and ordered to be printed. 2964. A communications from the President of the United States; transmitting his request to make available appropriations totaling $100 million in budget authority for the Forest Service of the Department of Agriculture, and to designate the amount made available as an emergency requirement pursuant to section 251(b)(2)(D)(i) of the Balanced Budget and Emergency Deficit Control Act of 1985, as amended, pursuant to 31 U.S.C. 1107 (H. Doc. No. 104–213); to the Committee on Appropriations and ordered to be printed. 2965. A letter from the General Counsel, Department of Transportation, transmitting the Department's final rule-Coast Guard Board for Correction of Military Records: Procedural Regulation (RIN: 2105-AC31) received May 13, 1996, pursuant to 5 U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A); to the Committee on National Security. 2966. A letter from the General Counsel, Department of Housing and Urban Development, transmitting the Department's final rule-Low-Income Public Housing-Performance Funding System [Docket No. FR-3760F-01] (RIN: 2577-AB50) received May 13, 1996, pursuant to 5 U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A); to the Committee on Banking and Financial Services. 2967. A letter from the General Counsel, Department of Housing and Urban Development, transmitting the Department's final rule-Environmental Review Procedures for Recipients and Responsible Entities Assuming HUD Responsibilities [Docket No. FR3514-F-04] (RIN: 2501-AB67) received May 13, 1996, pursuant to 5 U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A); to the Committee on Banking and Financial Services. 2968. A letter from the General Counsel, Department of Housing and Urban Development, transmitting the Department's final rule-HUD Acquisition Regulation; Field Reorganization, Streamlining, and Simplification [Docket No. FR-3887-F-02] (RIN: 2535AA23) received May 13, 1996, pursuant to 5 U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A); to the Committee on Banking and Financial Services. 2969. A letter from the General Counsel, Department of Housing and Urban Development, transmitting the Department's final rule Title I Property Improvement and Manufactured Home Loan Insurance Programs Interim Rule [Docket No. FR-3718-I01] (RIN: 2502-AG32) received May 13, 1996, pursuant to 5 U.S.C. 801(a))1)(A); to the Committee on Banking and Financial Services. 2970. A letter from the General Counsel, Department of Housing and Urban Development, transmitting the Department's final rule-Public/Private Partnerships for the Mixed-Finance Development of Public Housing Units [Docket No. FR-3919-I-01] (RIN: 2577-AB54) received May 13, 1996, pursuant to 5 U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A); to the Committee on Banking and Financial Services. 2971. A letter from the Acting Director, Office of Thrift Supervision, transmitting the Office of Thrift Supervision's 1995 Annual Report to Congress on the Preservation of Minority Savings Institutions, pursuant to Public Law 101-73, section 301 (103 Stat. 279); to the Committee on Banking and Financial Services. 2972. A letter from the Secretary of Education, transmitting final regulations-The State Vocational Rehabilitation Services Program-Order of Selection, pursuant to 20 U.S.C. 1232(d)(1); to the Committee on Economic and Educational Opportunities. 2973. A letter from the Deputy Executive Director and Chief Operating Officer, Pension Benefit Guaranty Corporation, transmitting the Corporation's final rule-Disclosure to Participants (RIN: 1212-AA77) received May 13, 1996, pursuant to 5 U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A); to the Committee on Economic and Educational Opportunities. 2974. A letter from the Secretary of the Interior, transmitting the annual report on the Youth Conservation Corps Program in the Department for fiscal year 1995, pursuant to 16 U.S.C. 1705; to the Committee on Economic and Educational Opportunities. 2975. A letter from the Director, Office of Regulatory Management and Information, Environmental Protection Agency, transmitting the Agency's final rule-Notice of Deletion of Washington County Landfill Superfund Site from the National Priorities List [NPL] (FLR-5505-2) received May 13, 1996, pursuant to 5 U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A); to the Committee on Commerce. 2976. A letter from the Director, Office of Regulatory Management and Information, Environmental Protection Agency, transmitting the Agency's final rule-Approval and Promulgation of Air Quality Implementation Plans; PA; Approval of Source-Specific VOC and NO, RACT and Synthetic Minor Permit Conditions, and 1990 Baseyear Emissions for One Source (FRL-5467-6) received May 13, 1996, pursuant to 5 U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A); to the Committee on Commerce. 2977. A letter from the Director, Office of Regulatory Management and Information, Environmental Protection Agency, transmitting the Agency's final rule-Approval and Promulgation of Implementation Plan; Ohio (FLR-5500–5) received May 13, 1996, pursuant to 5 U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A); to the Committee on Commerce. 2978. A letter from the Director, Office of Regulatory Management and Information, Environmental Protection Agency, transmitting the Agency's final rule-Clean Air Act Final Interim Approval of Operating Permit Program; New Jersey (FLR-5505-7) received May 13, 1996, pursuant to 5 U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A); to the Committee on Commerce. 2979. A letter from the Director, Office of Regulatory Management and Information, Environmental Protection Agency, transmitting the Agency's final rule-Approval and Promulgation of Implementation Plans; Oregon (FLR-5504-8) received May 13, 1996, pursuant to 5 U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A); to the Committee on Commerce. 2980. A letter from the Director, Office of Regulatory Management and Information, Environmental Protection Agency, transmit ting the Agency's final rule-Allyl Isoothicyanate as a Component of Food Grade Oil of Mustard; Exemption From the Requirement of a Tolerance (FLR-5366-4) received May 13, 1996, pursuant to 5 U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A); to the Committee on Commerce. 2981. A letter from the Director, Office of Regulatory Management and Information, Environmental Protection Agency, transmitting the Agency's final rule-Approval and Promulgation of State Implementation Plans; Alaska (FLR-5465-2) received May 13, 1996, pursuant to 5 U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A); to the Committee on Commerce. 2982. A letter from the Managing Director, Federal Communications Commission, transmitting the Commission's final ruleAmendment of Section 73.202(b), Table of Allotments, FM Broadcast Stations (Cornell, WI) [MM Docket No. 95-164] received May 14, 1996, pursuant to 5 U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A); to the Committee on Commerce. 2983. A letter from the Managing Director, Federal Communications Commission, transmitting the Commission's final ruleAmendment of Section 73.202(b), Table of Allotments, FM Broadcast Stations (Coolidge and Gilbert, AZ) [MM Docket No. 95-109] received May 14, 1996, pursaunt to 5 U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A); to the Committee on Commerce. 2984. A letter from the Managing Director, Federal Communications Commission, transmitting the Commission's final rule-Citizens Utilities Company Permanent Cost Allocation Manual for the Separation of Regulated and Nonregulated Costs (AAD 94-6) May 14, 1996. pursuant to 5 U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A); to the Committee on Commerce. 2985. A letter from the Managing Director, Federal Communications Commission, transmitting the Commission's final rule-Implementation of Cable Act Reform Provisions of the telecommunications Act of 1996 [CS Docket No. 95-85] received May 14, 1996, pursuant to 5 U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A); to the Committee on Commerce. 2986. A letter from the Director, Regulations Policy Management Staff, Food and Drug Administration, transmitting the Administration's final rule-Warning Statements For Products Containing or Manufactured with Chlorofluorocarbons and other Ozone-Depleting Substances (Docket No. 93N-0442) received May 13, 1996, pursuant to 5 U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A); to the Committee on Commerce. 2987. A letter from the Office of Congressional Affairs, Nuclear Regulatory Commission, transmitting the Commission's final rule-Freedom of Employees in the Nuclear Industry to Raise Safety Concerns Without Fear of Retaliation; Policy Statement-received May 10, 1996, pursuant to 5 U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A); to the Committee on Commerce. 2988. A letter from the Director, Office of Congressional Affairs, Nuclear Regulatory Commission, transmitting the Commission's final rule-Termination or Transfer of Licensed Activities: Recordkeeping Requirements (RIN: 3150-AF17) received May 14, 1996, pursuant to 5 U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A); to the Committee on Commerce. 2989. A letter from the Acting Director, Defense Security Assistance Agency, transmitting notification concerning the Department of the Air Force's proposed Letter(s) of Offer and Acceptance [LOA] to Greece for defense articles and services (Transmittal No. 96-18), pursuant to 22 U.S.C. 2776(b); to the Committee on International Relations. 2990. A letter from the Acting Director, Defense Security Assistance Agency, transmitting notification concerning the Department of the Army's proposed Letter(s) of Offer and Acceptance [LOA] to the Taipei Economic and Cultural Representative Office [TECRO] for defense articles and services (Transmittal No. 96-34), pursuant to 22 U.S.C. 2776(b); to the Committee on International Relations. 2991. A letter from the Acting Director, Defense Security Assistance Agency, transmitting notification concerning the Department of the Army's proposed Letter(s) of Offer and Acceptance [LOA] to Bahrain for defense articles and services (Transmittal No. 96-41), pursuant to 22 U.S.C. 2776(b); to the Committee on International Relations. 2992. A letter from the Acting Director, Defense Security Assistance Agency, transmitting notification concerning the Department of the Army's proposed Letter(s) of Offer and Acceptance [LOA] to Taipei Economic and Cultural Representative Office [TECRO] for defense articles and services (Transmittal No. 96-40), pursuant to 22 U.S.C. 2776(b); to the Committee on International Relations. 2993. A letter from the Acting Director, Defense Security Assistance Agency, transmitting notification concerning the Department of the Army's proposed Letter(s) of Offer and Acceptance [LOA] to Morocco for defense articles and services (Transmittal No. 96-44), pursuant to 22 U.S.C. 2776(b); to the Committee on International Relations. 2994. A letter from the Acting Director, Defense Security Assistance Agency, transmitting notification concerning the Department of the Army's proposed Letter(s) of Offer and Acceptance [LOA] to Denmark for defense articles and services (Transmittal No. 96-38), pursuant to 22 U.S.C. 2776(b); to the Committee on International Relations. 2995. A letter from the Acting Director, Defense Security Assistance Agency, transmitting notification concerning the Department of the Army's proposed Letter(s) of Offer and Acceptance [LOA] to Greece for defense articles and services (Transmittal No. 96-20), pursuant to 22 U.S.C. 2776(b); to the Committee on International Relations. 2996. A letter from the Acting Director, Defense Security Assistance Agency, transmitting notification concerning the Department of the Army's proposed Letter(s) of Offer and Acceptance [LOA] to Egypt for defense articles and services (Transmittal No. 96-43), pursuant to 22 U.S.C. 2776(b); to the Committee on International Relations. 2997. A letter from the Acting Director, Defense Security Assistance Agency, transmitting notification concerning the Department of the Navy's proposed Letter(s) of Offer and Acceptance [LOA] to Singapore for defense articles and services (Transmittal No. 96–42), pursuant to 22 U.S.C. 2776(b); to the Committee on International Relations. 2998. A letter from the Auditor, District of Columbia, transmitting a copy of a report entitled "Compliance Review of the District of Columbia Insurance Administration for Fiscal Years 1994 and 1995," pursuant to D.C. Code, section 47-117(d); to the Committee on Government Reform and Oversight. 2999. A letter from the Executive Director, Committee for Purchase From People Who Are Blind or Severely Disabled, transmitting the Committee's final rule-Additions to the Procurement List-received May 14, 1996, pursuant to 5 U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A); to the Committee on Government Reform and Oversight. 3000. A letter from the Executive Director, District of Columbia Financial Responsibility and Management Assistance Authority, transmitting the Authority's report entitled "Final Report on the Mayor's District of Columbia FY 1997 Budget and Multiyear Plan," adopted by the District of Columbia Financial Responsibility and Management Assistance Authority on May 8, 1996, pursuant to Public Law 104-8, section 202(d) (109 Stat. 113); to the Committee on Government Reform and Oversight. 3001. A letter from the Chairman, Federal Housing Finance Board, transmitting the semiannual report on activities of the inspector general for the period October 1, 1995, through March 31, 1996, pursuant to 5 U.S.C. app. (Insp. Gen. Act) section 5(b); to the Committee on Government Reform and Oversight. 3002. A letter from the Deputy Associate Administrator for Acquisition Policy, General Services Administration, transmitting the Administration's final rule-General Services Administration Acquisition Regulation; Acquisition of Leasehold Interests in Real Property (RIN: 3090-AF92) received May 13, 1996, pursuant to 5 U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A); to the Committee on Government Reform and Oversight. 3003. A letter from the Deputy Associate Administrator for Acquisition Policy, General Services Administration, transmitting the Administration's final rule-Federal Travel Regulations; Privately Owned Vehicle Mileage Reimbursement (RIN: 3090-AF88) received May 10, 1996, pursuant to 5 U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A); to the Committee on Government Reform and Oversight. 3004. A letter from the Program Management Officer, National Marine Fisheries Service, transmitting the Service's final rule-Atlantic Mackerel, Squid, and Butterfish Fisheries; Amendment 5 [Docket No. 951208293-6065-02; I.D. 110995B] (RIN: 0648AF01) received May 10, 1996, pursuant to 5 U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A); to the Committee on Re sources. 3005. A letter from the Acting Director, Office of Fisheries Conservation and Management, National Marine Fisheries Service, transmitting the Service's final ruleGroundfish of the Gulf of Alaska; Pacific cod in the Central Regulatory Area [Docket No. 960129018-6018-01; I.D. 050396B] received May 13, 1996, pursuant to 5 U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A); to the Committee on Resources. 3006. A letter from the Program Management Officer, National Marine Fisheries Service, transmitting the Service's final rule Ocean Salmon Fisheries Off the Coasts of Washington, Oregon, and California; 1996 Management Measures and Technical Amendment [Docket No. 960429120-6120-01; I.D. 042496C] (RIN: 0648-AI35) received May 13, 1996, pursuant to 5 U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A); to the Committee on Resources. 3007. A letter from the Executive Director, American Chemical Society, transmitting the Society's annual report for the calendar year 1995 and the comprehensive report to the Board of Directors of the American Chemical Society on the examination of their books and records for the year ending December 31, 1995, pursuant to 36 U.S.C. 1101(2) and 1103; to the Committee on the Judiciary. 3008. A letter from the Director, Federal Bureau of Prisons, transmitting the Bureau's final rule-Special Food or Meals (RIN: 1120AA37) received May 13, 1996, pursuant to 5 U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A); to the Committee on the Judiciary. 3009. A letter from the Director, Federal Bureau of Prisons, transmitting the Bureau's final rule-Intensive Confinement Center Program (RIN: 1120-AA11) received May 13, 1996, pursuant to 5 U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A); to the Committee on the Judiciary. 3010. A letter from the Secretary of Transportation, transmitting the Department's study on tanker navigation safety standards: Tanker Inspection Standards, pursuant to Public Law 101-380, section 4111(c) (104 Stat. 516); to the Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure. 3011. A letter from the General Counsel, Department of Transportation, transmitting the Department's final rule-Airworthiness. Directives; Boeing Model 737-300, 400, and -500 Series Airplanes (Docket No. 95-NM-117) (RIN: 2120-AA64) (1996-0059) received May 13, 1996, pursuant to 5 U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A); to the Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure. 3012. A letter from the General Counsel, Department of Transportation, transmitting the Department's final rule-Airworthiness Directives; Bell Helicopter Textron, Inc. Model 47B, 47B-3, 47D, 47D-1, 47G, 47G-2, 47G2A, 47G-2A-1, 47G-3, 47G-3B, 47G-3B-1, 47G3B-2, 47G-3B-2A, etc. (Docket No. 96-SW-01) (RIN: 2120-AA64) (1996-0060) received May 13, 1996, pursuant to 5 U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A); to the Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure. 3013. A letter from the General Counsel, Department of Transportation, transmitting the Department's final rule-Airworthiness Directives; Jetstream Model 4101 Airplanes (Docket No. 95-NM-95) (RIN: 2120-AA64) (1996-0062) received May 13, 1996, pursuant to 5 U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A); to the Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure. 3014. A letter from the General Counsel, Department of Transportation, transmitting the Department's final rule-Airworthiness. Directives; McDonnell Douglas Model DC-980 Series Airplanes and Model MD-88 Airplanes (Docket No. 95-NM-127) (RIN: 2120AA64) (1996-0049) received May 13, 1996, pursuant to 5 U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A); to the Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure. 3015. A letter from the General Counsel, Department of Transportation, transmitting the Department's final rule-Airworthiness Directives; McDonnell Douglas Helicopter Systems Model 369, 369A, 369D, 369E, 369FF, 369H, 369HM, 369HS, and 500N Helicopters (Docket No. 96-SW-02) (RIN: 2120-AA64) (1996-0061) received May 13, 1996, pursuant to U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A); to the Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure. 3016. A letter from the General Counsel, Department of Transportation, transmitting the Department's final rule-Prohibition Against Certain Flights Within the Territory and Airspace of Afghanistan (RIN: 2120-AG10) received May 13, 1996, pursuant to 5 U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A); to the Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure. 3017. A letter from the General Counsel, Department of Transportation, transmitting the Department's final rule-Amendment to Class D and E2 Airspace and Establishment of Class E4 Airspace (RIN: 2120-AA66) (1996– 0021) received May 13, 1996, pursuant to 5 U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A); to the Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure. 3018. A letter from the General Counsel, Department of Transportation, transmitting the Department's final rule-Amendment of Class E Airspace; Visalia, CA (RIN: 2120AA66) (1996-0020) received May 13, 1996, pursuant to 5 U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A); to the Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure. 3019. A letter from the General Counsel, Department of Transportation, transmitting the Department's final rule-Airspace Actions; Establishment of Class E Airspace; San Andreas, CA (RIN: 2120-AA66) (1996-0019) received May 13, 1996, pursuant to 5 U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A); to the Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure. 3020. A letter from the General Counsel, Department of Transportation, transmitting the Department's final rule-Transportation for Individuals With Disabilities (Misc. Amendments) (RIN: 2105-AC13) received May 13, 1996, pursuant to 5 U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A); to the Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure. 3021. A letter from the General Counsel, Department of Transportation, transmitting the Department's final rule-Safety Zone: National Ethnic Coalition of Organizations Fireworks, Upper New York Bay, NY and NJ (RIN: 2115-AA97) received May 13, 1996, pursuant to 5 U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A); to the Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure. 3022. A letter from the General Counsel, Department of Transportation, transmitting the Department's final rule-Safety Zone: U.S.S. JOHN F. KENNEDY, Fleet Week 1996, Port of NY and NJ (RIN: 2115-AA97) received May 13, 13, 1996. pursuant to 5 U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A); to the Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure. 3023. A letter from the General Counsel, Department of Transportation, transmitting the Department's final rule-Safety Zone: fleet Week 1996 Parade of Ships, Port of New York and New Jersey (RIN: 2115-AA97) received May 13, 1996, pursuant to 5 U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A); to the Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure. 3024. A letter from the General Counsel, Department of Transportation, transmitting the Department's final rule-Safety Zone: Greenwood Lake Powerboat Race, Greenwood Lake, NJ (RIN: 2115-AA97) received May 13, 1996, pursuant to 5 U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A); to the Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure. 3025. A letter from the Managing Director, Federal Communications Commission, transmitting the Commission's final ruleAmendment of Part 80 of the Commission's Rules Regarding the Inspection of Great Lakes Agreement Ships [CI Docket No. 95-54] received May 10, 1996, pursuant to 5 U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A); to the Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure. 3026. A letter from the Chief, Regulations Branch, United States Customs Service, transmitting the Service's final rule-Removal of Customs Regulations Relating to the Steel Voluntary Restraint Arrangement Program (RIN: 1515-AB04) received May 14, 1996, pursuant to 5 U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A); to the Committee on Ways and Means. 157.6 SUBPOENA The SPEAKER pro tempore, Mr. COMBEST, laid before the House a communication, which was read as fol lows: CONGRESS OF THE UNITED STATES, Hon. NEWT GINGRICH, The Speaker, House of Representatives, Washington, DC. DEAR MR. SPEAKER: This is to formally notify you, pursuant to Rule L (50) of the Rules of the House of Representatives, that Jim Dyer, currently the staff director of the Appropriations Committee and formerly a staff assistant for Congressman Joseph McDade of Pennsylvania, has been served with a subpoena issued by the U.S. District Court for the Eastern District of Pennsylvania in the case of United States versus McDade. After consultation with the Office of General Counsel, I have determined that compliance with the subpoena is consistent with the precedents and privileges of the House. Sincerely, BOB LIVINGSTON, Chairman. 157.7 SCHOOL LUNCH AND BREAKFAST PROGRAMS Mr. GOODLING moved to suspend the rules and pass the bill (H.R. 2066) to amend the National School Lunch Act to provide greater flexibility to schools to meet the Dietary Guidelines for Americans under the school lunch and school breakfast programs; as amended. The SPEAKER pro tempore, Mr. COMBEST, recognized Mr. GOODLING and Mr. MILLER of California, each for 20 minutes. After debate, The question being put, viva voce, Will the House suspend the rules and pass said bill, as amended? The SPEAKER pro tempore, Mr. COMBEST, announced that two-thirds of the Members present had voted in the affirmative. So, two-thirds of the Members present having voted in favor thereof, the rules were suspended and said bill, as amended, was passed. A motion to reconsider the vote whereby the rules were suspended and said bill, as amended, was passed was, by unanimous consent, laid on the table. Ordered, That the Clerk request the concurrence of the Senate in said bill. 157.8 CHANGE OF REFERENCE-H.R. 3387 On motion of Mr. HANSEN, by unanimous consent, the Committee on Resources was discharged from further consideration of the bill (H.R. 3387) to designate the Southern Piedmont Conservation Research Center located at 1420 Experimental Station Road in Watkinsville, Georgia, as the "J. Phil Campbell, Senior Natural Resource Conservation Center". When said bill was rereferred to the Committee on Agriculture. 157.9 SELMA TO MONTGOMERY NATIONAL HISTORIC TRAIL Mr. HANSEN moved to suspend the rules and pass the bill (H.R. 1129) to amend the National Trails Systems Act to designate the route from Selma to Montgomery as a National Historic Trail; as amended. The SPEAKER pro tempore, Mr. COMBEST, recognized Mr. HANSEN and Mr. RICHARDSON, each for 20 minutes. After debate, The question being put, viva voce, Will the House suspend the rules and pass said bill, as amended? The SPEAKER pro tempore, Mr. COMBEST, announced that two-thirds of the Members present had voted in the affirmative. So. two-thirds of the Members present having voted in favor thereof. the rules were suspended and said bill, as amended, was passed. A motion to reconsider the vote whereby the rules were suspended and said bill, as amended, was passed was, by unanimous consent, laid on laid on the table. Ordered, That the Clerk request the concurrence of the Senate in said bill. 157.10 GOSHUTE INDIAN RESERVATION Mr. HANSEN moved to suspend the rules and pass the bill (H.R. 2464) to amend Public Law 103-93 to provide additional lands within the State of Utah for the Goshute Indian Reservation, and for other purposes. The SPEAKER pro tempore, Mr. COMBEST, recognized Mr. HANSEN and Mr. FALEOMAVAEGA, each for 20 minutes. After debate, The question being put, viva voce, Will the House suspend the rules and pass said bill. The SPEAKER pro tempore, Mr. COMBEST, announced that two-thirds of the Members present had voted in the affirmative. So, two-thirds of the Members present having voted in favor thereof, the rules were suspended and said bill was passed. A motion to reconsider the vote whereby the rules were suspended and said bill was passed was, by unanimous consent, laid on the table. Ordered, That the Clerk request the concurrence of the Senate in said bill. 157.11 CARBON HILL NATIONAL FISH HATCHERY Mr. SAXTON moved to suspend the rules and pass the bill (H.R. 2982) to direct the Secretary of the Interior to convey the Carbon Hill National Fish Hatchery to the State of Alabama. The SPEAKER pro tempore, Mr. COMBEST, recognized Mr. SAXTON and Mr. STUDDS, each for 20 minutes. After debate, The question being put, viva voce, Will the House suspend the rules and pass said bill? The SPEAKER pro tempore, Mr. COMBEST, announced that two-thirds of the Members present had voted in the affirmative. So, two-thirds of the Members present having voted in favor thereof, the rules were suspended and said bill was passed. A motion to reconsider the vote whereby the rules were suspended and said bill was passed was, by unanimous consent, laid on the table. Ordered, That the Clerk request the concurrence of the Senate in said bill. 157.12 AMAGANSETT NATIONAL WILDLIFE REFUGE On motion of Mr. SAXTON, by unanimous consent, the bill (H.R. 1836) to authorize the Secretary of the Interior to acquire property in the town of East Hampton, Suffolk County, New York, for inclusion in the Amagansett National Wildlife Refuge; together with the following amendment of the Senate thereto, was taken from the Speaker's table: Page 2, after line 14, insert: SEC. 2. CORRECTIONS TO COASTAL BARRIER RESOURCES MAP. (a) IN GENERAL.-Not later than 30 days after the date of enactment of this Act, the Secretary of the Interior shall make such corrections to the map described in subsection (b) as are necessary (1) to move the eastern boundary of the exIcluded area covering Ocean Beach, Seaview, Ocean Bay Park, and part of Point O'Woods to the western boundary of the Sunken Forest Preserve; and (2) to ensure that the depiction of areas as "otherwise protected areas" does not include any area that is owned by the Point O'Woods Association (a privately held corporation under the laws of the State of New York). (b) MAP DESCRIBED.-The map described in this subsection is the map that is included in a set of maps entitled "Coastal Barrier Resources System", dated October 24, 1990, that relates to the unit of the Coastal Barrier Resources System entitled "Fire Island Unit NY-59P". On motion of Mr. SAXTON, said Senate amendment was agreed to. A motion to reconsider the vote whereby said Senate amendment was agreed to was, by unanimous consent, laid on the table. Ordered, That the Clerk notify the Senate thereof. 157.13 WATER RESOURCES RESEARCH AUTHORIZATION EXTENSION On motion of Mr. DOOLITTLE, by unanimous consent, the bill (H.R. 1743) to amend the Water Resources Research Act of 1984 to extend the author izations of appropriations through fiscal year 2000, and for other purposes; together with the following amendment of the Senate thereto, was taken from the Speaker's table: Strike out all after the enacting clause and insert: SECTION 1. FINDINGS. Section 102 of the Water Resources Research Act of 1984 (42 U.S.C. 10301) is amended (1) in paragraph (2), by inserting ", productivity of natural resources and agricultural systems," after "environmental quality"; (2) in paragraph (6), by striking "and" at the end; (3) in paragraph (7), by striking the period at the end and inserting "; and"; and (4) by adding at the end the following: "(8) long-term planning and policy development are essential to ensure the availability of an abundant supply of high quality water for domestic and other uses; and "(9) the States must have the research and problem-solving capacity necessary to effectively manage their water resources.". SEC. 2. PURPOSE. Section 103 of the Water Resources Research Act of 1984 (42 U.S.C. 10302) is amended (1) in paragraph (5) (A) by striking "to"; and (B) by striking "and" at the end; (2) in paragraph (6), by striking the period at the end and inserting "; and"; and (3) by adding at the end the following: "(7) encourage long-term planning and research to meet future water management, quality, and supply challenges.". SEC. 3. GRANTS; MATCHING FUNDS. Section 104(c) of the Water Resources Research Act of 1984 (42 U.S.C. 10303(c)) is amended by striking "one non-Federal dollar" and all that follows through "thereafter" and inserting "2 non-Federal dollars for every 1 Federal dollar". SEC. 4. GENERAL AUTHORIZATIONS OF APPRO PRIATIONS. Section 104(f)(1) of the Water Resources Research Act of 1984 (42 U.S.C. 10303(f)(1) is amended by striking "of $10,000,000 for each of the fiscal years ending September 30, 1989, through September 30, 1995," and inserting "of $5,000,000 for fiscal year 1996, $7,000,000 for each of fiscal years 1997 and 1998, and $9,000,000 for each of fiscal years 1999 and 2000". SEC. 5. AUTHORIZATION OF APPROPRIATIONS FOR RESEARCH FOCUSED ON WATER PROBLEMS OF INTERSTATE NATURE. The first sentence of section 104(g)(1) of the Water Resources Research Act of 1984 (42 U.S.C. 10303(g)(1)) is amended by striking "of $5,000,000 for each of the fiscal years 1991, 1992, 1993, 1994, and 1995" and inserting "of $3,000,000 for each of fiscal years 1996 through 2000". SEC. 6. COORDINATION. Section 104 of the Water Resources Research Act of 1984 (42 U.S.C. 10303) is amended by adding at the end the following: “(h) COORDINATION.— “(1) IN GENERAL.-To carry out this Act, the Secretary "(A) shall encourage other Federal departments, agencies (including agencies within the Department of the Interior), and instrumentalities to use and take advantage of the expertise and capabilities that are available through the institutes established by this section, on a cooperative or other basis; "(B) shall encourage cooperation and coordination with other Federal programs concerned with water resources problems and issues; "(C) may enter into contracts, cooperative agreements, and other transactions without regard to section 3709 of the Revised Statutes (41 U.S.C. 5); "(D) may accept funds from other Federal departments, agencies (including agencies within the Department of the Interior), and instrumentalities to pay for and add to grants made, and contracts entered into, by the Secretary; "(E) may promulgate such regulations as the Secretary considers appropriate; and "(F) may support a program of internships for qualified individuals at the undergraduate and graduate levels to carry out the educational and training objectives of this Act. "(2) REPORT.-The Secretary shall report to Congress annually on coordination efforts with other Federal departments, agencies, and instrumentalities under paragraph (1). "(3) RELATIONSHIP TO STATE RIGHTS.-Nothing in this Act shall preempt the rights and authorities of any State with respect to its water resources or management of those resources.". On motion of Mr. DOOLITTLE, said Senate amendment was agreed to. A motion to reconsider the vote whereby said Senate amendment was agreed to was, by unanimous consent, laid on the table. Ordered, That the Clerk notify the Senate thereof. 157.14 URANIUM MILL TAILINGS Mr. SCHAEFER moved to suspend the rules and pass the bill (H.R. 2967) to extend the authorization of the Uranium Mill Tailings Radiation Control Act of 1978, and for other purposes; as amended. The SPEAKER pro tempore, Mr. COMBEST, recognized Mr. SCHAEFER and Mr. PALLONE, each for 20 minutes. After debate, The question being put, viva voce, Will the House suspend the rules and pass said bill, as amended? The SPEAKER pro tempore, Mr. COMBEST, announced that two-thirds of the Members present had voted in the affirmative. So, two-thirds of the Members present having voted in favor thereof, the rules were suspended and said bill, as amended, was passed. A motion to reconsider the vote whereby the rules were suspended and said bill, as amended, was passed was, by unanimous consent, laid on the table. Ordered, That the Clerk request the concurrence of the Senate in said bill. 157.15 OVERSEAS CITIZENS VOTING RIGHTS Mr. EHLERS moved to suspend the rules and pass the bill (H.R. 3058) to amend the Uniformed and Overseas Citizens Absentee Voting Act to extend the period for receipt of absentee ballots, and for other purposes; as amended. The SPEAKER pro tempore, Mr. COMBEST, recognized Mr. EHLERS and Mr. FAZIO, each for 20 minutes. After debate, The question being put, viva voce, Will the House suspend the rules and pass said bill, as amended? The SPEAKER pro tempore, Mr. COMBEST, announced that two-thirds of the Members present had voted in the affirmative. So, two-thirds of the Members present having voted in favor thereof, the rules were suspended and said bill, as amended, was passed. A motion to reconsider the vote whereby the rules were suspended and said bill, as amended, was passed was, by unanimous consent, laid on the table. Ordered, That the Clerk request the concurrence of the Senate in said bill. 157.16 MESSAGES FROM THE PRESIDENT Sundry messages in writing from the President of the United States were communicated to the House by Mr. Edwin Thomas, one of his secretaries. 157.17 POINT OF PERSONAL PRIVILEGE Mr. GUNDERSON rose to a question of personal privilege. The SPEAKER pro tempore, Mr. COMBEST, pursuant to clause 1 of rule IX, recognized Mr. GUNDERSON for one hour. Mr. GUNDERSON made the following statement: "Mr. Speaker, last week, in a 'Dear Colleague' communication with the Members of Congress and in an extension of remarks printed in the CONGRESSIONAL RECORD and, again, in remarks included in a special order at the end of congressional business, Congressman BOB DORNAN raised questions about me and my sponsorship of an event in a Federal Government building. "The gentleman from California has every right to dislike me if he so chooses. But he has no right to misrepresent the facts, nor the motives of others in this, his latest, attempt to smear the gay community. Today, I take this time to set the record straight. I apologize to my colleagues for using valuable floor time in a busy legislative week, but in this circumstance, I have no choice. This is a much bigger issue than a personal or ideological dispute. This is a question of whether individuals in American society should be able to intentionally misrepresent the facts, question others' motives, and intentionally falsify information in an attempt to discredit other elements of society. If there is to remain any element of mutual respect in a diverse society, we must reject intentional efforts to personally destroy those with whom we might disagree. "Mr. DORNAN uses an article by a free-lance journalist Marc Marano and a video tape produced by the Family Research Council to portray a recent series of events held in this town, in government buildings, as a party of numerous illegal activities. Nothing could be further from the truth. Here is the entire story, with the facts. "Early this year, four young professional men from the Washington-Baltimore area decided they wanted to 'do something to make a difference.' These gentlemen, in their twenties, are Kenny Eggerl, a producer and owner of KSE Productions-a sales meetings, special events, and fashion show company; David Parham, a director of public policy and education for the Urban Land Institute; Ryan Peal, an account executive with Hill & Knowlton; and Bill Pullen, a manager of rehab services at Mid Atlantic medical Services, Inc. They felt the younger generation was not yet doing its part, especially in the fight against AIDS. Their generation is unable financially to support most large fund raising dinners in this town. So they decided to create a weekend of low-dollar events which many could afford. Because of the popularity of dance events, they chose this avenue for the focus of their activities. Because the availability of buildings centered around the weekend of April 12-14, they called the event Cherry Jubilee in honor of the cherry blossoms decorating this town at the time. "Tickets for the events met these financial concerns. Individual tickets were $20 for the Friday night dance; $35 for the Saturday night dance; and $25 for the Sunday morning brunch. In the end approximately $130,000 was raised. Expenses, I am told, will finalize at between $70,000 and $80,000. The net proceeds then will be $50,000 to $60,000 raised for two AIDS service organizations: Whitman-Walker Health Clinic, and Food and Friends. Most citizens should be very proud of these efforts and the services they will provide. This was a gift of love, not a weekend of illegal activity. It was a human response of charity, not a call for more Federal funds. It should be an undertaking that both Democrats and Republicans are proud of. I dare say if more such events were held across the country, we could find ways to meet the needs of our fellow man while still balancing the Federal budget! "Friday night, April 12 kicked off the weekend with a dance at a club called 'Diversite'. Approximately 800 attended. There were no reports of violence or illegal activity. "Saturday night-April 13; the main event was held at the Mellon Auditorium part of the Department of Commerce. This place had been been recommended to the sponsors by a mutual friend. All of the proper paper work required by the Department was completed and the arrangements were finalized. A liability contract was signed for the evening. A total of nine security personnel were obtained. Security was primarily contracted through a security agency approved by the Commerce Department. The final security detail included nine individuals; two Federal security personnel, six security officers approved by the Department through private contract, and an offduty policeman. The auditorium was rented by the hour, for a total cost of $7,500 plus $1,600 for cleaning afterward. In addition, a building engineer and a building representative were on duty during the entire time. "Approximately 2,000 attended the dance. In addition to the security detail mentioned above, approximately 30 event volunteers assisted the sponsors |