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“EXECUTIVE AND OTHER COMMUNICATIONS” mentioning the Department of Interior was published in the in the Senate section section on pages S1787-S1788 on May 30.
The Department oversees more than 500 million acres of land. Downsizing the Federal Government, a project aimed at lowering taxes and boosting federal efficiency, said the department has contributed to a growing water crisis and holds many lands which could be better managed.
The publication is reproduced in full below:
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-1239. A communication from the Assistant General Counsel for Legislation, Regulation and Energy Efficiency, Department of Energy, transmitting, pursuant to law, the report of a rule entitled ``Energy Conservation Program: Test Procedure for Refrigerated Bottled or Canned Beverage Vending Machines'' (RIN1904-AE67) received during adjournment of the Senate in the Office of the President of the Senate on May 22, 2023; to the Committee on Energy and Natural Resources.
EC-1240. A communication from the Assistant General Counsel for Legislation, Regulation and Energy Efficiency, Department of Energy, transmitting, pursuant to law, the report of a rule entitled ``Energy Conservation Program: Test Procedure for Walk-In Coolers and Walk-In Freezers''
(RIN1904-AD78) received during adjournment of the Senate in the Office of the President of the Senate on May 22, 2023; to the Committee on Energy and Natural Resources.
EC-1241. A communication from the Assistant General Counsel for Legislation, Regulation and Energy Efficiency, Department of Energy, transmitting, pursuant to law, the report of a rule entitled ``Energy Conservation Program: Test Procedure for Fan and Blowers'' (RIN1904-AF17) received during adjournment of the Senate in the Office of the President of the Senate on May 22, 2023; to the Committee on Energy and Natural Resources.
EC-1242. A communication from the General Counsel, Federal Energy Regulatory Commission, transmitting, pursuant to law, the report of a rule entitled ``Incentives for Advanced Cybersecurity Investment'' (Docket No. RM22-19-000) received during adjournment of the Senate in the Office of the President of the Senate on May 22, 2023; to the Committee on Energy and Natural Resources.
EC-1243. A communication from the Assistant General Counsel for Legislation, Regulation and Energy Efficiency, Department of Energy, transmitting, pursuant to law, the report of a rule entitled ``Energy Conservation Program: Test Procedure for Computer Room Air Conditioners'' (RIN1904-AE45) received during adjournment of the Senate in the Office of the President of the Senate on May 22, 2023; to the Committee on Energy and Natural Resources.
EC-1244. A communication from the Assistant General Counsel for Legislation, Regulation and Energy Efficiency, Department of Energy, transmitting, pursuant to law, the report of a rule entitled ``Energy Conservation Program: Test Procedure for Ceiling Fan Light Kits'' (RIN1904-AE51) received during adjournment of the Senate in the Office of the President of the Senate on May 22, 2023; to the Committee on Energy and Natural Resources.
EC-1245. A communication from the Biologist of the Branch of Domestic Listing, Fish and Wildlife Service, Department of the Interior, transmitting, pursuant to law, the report of a rule entitled ``Endangered and Threatened Wildlife and Plants; Reclassifying Furbish's Lousewort (Pedicularis furbishiae) From Endangered to Threatened Status With a Section 4(d) Rule'' (RIN1018-BD65) received during adjournment of the Senate in the Office of the President of the Senate on May 22, 2023; to the Committee on Environment and Public Works.
EC-1246. A communication from the Attorney Advisor, Great Lakes St. Lawrence Seaway Development Corp., Department of Transportation, transmitting, pursuant to law, the report of a rule entitled ``Seaway Regulations and Rules: Periodic Update, Various Categories'' (RIN2135-AA53) received during adjournment of the Senate in the Office of the President of the Senate on May 10, 2023; to the Committee on Environment and Public Works.
EC-1247. A communication from the Director of Congressional Affairs, Office of Nuclear Regulatory Research, Nuclear Regulatory Commission, transmitting, pursuant to law, the report of a rule entitled ``Regulatory Guide (RG) 1.89 Rev 2, `Environment Qualification of Certain Electric Equipment Important to Safety for Nuclear Plants' '' received during adjournment of the Senate in the Office of the President of the Senate on May 22, 2023; to the Committee on Environment and Public Works.
EC-1248. A communication from the Chair of the United States Nuclear Regulatory Commission, transmitting, pursuant to law, a report entitled ``Fiscal Year 2022 Recommended Best Practices Report for Environmental Reviews and Authorizations''; to the Committee on Environment and Public Works.
EC-1249. A communication from the Chair of the United States Nuclear Regulatory Commission, transmitting, pursuant to law, a report entitled ``The U.S. Government Accountability Office Report Nuclear Regulatory Commission: NRC Needs to Improve Its Cost Estimates by Incorporating More Best Practices December 2014''; to the Committee on Environment and Public Works.
EC-1250. A communication from the Biologist of the Branch of Domestic Listing, Fish and Wildlife Service, Department of the Interior, transmitting, pursuant to law, the report of a rule entitled ``Endangered and Threatened Wildlife and Plants; Technical Corrections for 62 Wildlife and Plant Species on the Lists of Endangered and Threatened Wildlife and Plants (Partial Withdrawal)'' (RIN1018-BG77) received in the Office of the President of the Senate on May 10, 2023; to the Committee on Environment and Public Works.
EC-1251. A communication from the Acting Director of the Regulatory Management Division, Environmental Protection Agency, transmitting, pursuant to law, the report of a rule entitled ``Air Plan Approval; Bay Area Air Quality Management District; Nonattainment New Source Review; 2015 Ozone Standard'' (FRL No. 10369-02-R9) received in the Office of the President of the Senate on May 10, 2023; to the Committee on Environment and Public Works.
EC-1252. A communication from the Associate Director of the Regulatory Management Division, Environmental Protection Agency, transmitting, pursuant to law, the report of a rule entitled ``Review of Standards of Performance for Automobile and Light Duty Truck Surface Coating Operations'' (FRL No. 8511-02-OAR) received in the Office of the President of the Senate on May 10, 2023; to the Committee on Environment and Public Works.
EC-1253. A communication from the Associate Director of the Regulatory Management Division, Environmental Protection Agency, transmitting, pursuant to law, the report of a rule entitled ``Air Plan Approval, Conditional Approval, Limited Approval and Limited Disapproval; Colorado; Serious Attainment Plan Elements and Related Revisions for the 2008 8-Hour Ozone Standard for the Denver Metro/North Front Range Nonattainment Area'' (FRL No. 10362-02-R8) received in the Office of the President of the Senate on May 10, 2023; to the Committee on Environment and Public Works.
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