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“EXECUTIVE COMMUNICATIONS, ETC.” mentioning the Department of Interior was published in the in the House section section on pages H3155-H3156 on June 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 COMMUNICATIONS, ETC.
Under clause 2 of rule XIV, executive communications were taken from the Speaker's table and referred as follows:
EC-1319. A letter from the Under Secretary, Department of Defense, transmitting the semiannual report titled,
``Acceptance of Contributions For Defense Programs, Projects, and Activities; Defense Cooperation Account'', pursuant to 10 U.S.C. 2608(e); Public Law 101-403, Sec. 202(a)(1) (as amended by Public Law 112-81, Sec. 1064(7)); (125 Stat. 1587); to the Committee on Armed Services.
EC-1320. A letter from the General Counsel, Office of General Counsel, National Credit Union Administration, transmitting the Administration's final rule -- Joint Ownership Share Accounts (RIN: 3133-AF11) received June 22, 2023, pursuant to 5 U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A); Public Law 104-121, Sec. 251; (110 Stat. 868); to the Committee on Financial Services.
EC-1321. A letter from the Regulations Coordinator, Administration for Children and Families, Department of Health and Human Services, transmitting the Department's final rule -- Removal of the Vaccine Requirements for Head Start Programs (RIN: 0970-AC90) received June 22, 2023, pursuant to 5 U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A); Public Law 104-121, Sec. 251; (110 Stat. 868); to the Committee on Education and the Workforce.
EC-1322. A letter from the Assistant Secretary for Legislation, Department of Health and Human Services, transmitting the Expanded Report to Congress on Non-Emergency Medical Transportation in Medicaid, 2018-2021, pursuant to Public Law 116-260, Sec. 209(b)(5); (134 Stat. 2989); to the Committee on Energy and Commerce.
EC-1323. A letter from the Assistant General Counsel, Regulatory Affairs Division, Office of the General Counsel, Consumer Product Safety Commission, transmitting the Commission's Major direct final rule -- Safety Standard for Clothing Storage Units [Docket No.: CPSC- 2023-0015] received June 16, 2023, pursuant to 5 U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A); Public Law 104-121, Sec. 251; (110 Stat. 868); to the Committee on Energy and Commerce.
EC-1324. A letter from the Assistant General Counsel for Legislation, Regulation and Energy Efficiency, Office of Energy Efficiency and Renewable Energy, Department of Energy, transmitting the Department's final rule -- Energy Conservation Program: Energy Conservation Standards for Microwave Ovens [EERE-2017-BT-STD-0023] (RIN: 1904-AE00) received June 22, 2023, pursuant to 5 U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A); Public Law 104-121, Sec. 251; (110 Stat. 868); to the Committee on Energy and Commerce.
EC-1325. A letter from the Associate Director, Regulatory Management Division, Environmental Protection Agency, transmitting the Agency's final rule -- Testing Provisions for Air Emission Sources; Correction [EPA-HQ-OAR-2020-0556; FRL-8335-06-OAR] (RIN: 2060-AV35) received June 22, 2023, pursuant to 5 U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A); Public Law 104-121, Sec. 251; (110 Stat. 868); to the Committee on Energy and Commerce.
EC-1326. A letter from the Associate Director, Regulatory Management Division, Environmental Protection Agency, transmitting the Agency's final rule -- Renewable Fuel Standard (RFS) Program: Standards for 2023-2025 and Other Changes [EPA-HQ-OAR-2021-0427; FRL-8514-02-OAR] (RIN: 2060- AV14) received June 22, 2023, pursuant to 5 U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A); Public Law 104-121, Sec. 251; (110 Stat. 868); to the Committee on Energy and Commerce.
EC-1327. A letter from the Associate Director, Regulatory Management Division, Environmental Protection Agency, transmitting the Agency's final rule -- Approval, Limited Approval and Limited Disapproval of California Air Plan Revisions; Mojave Desert Air Quality Management District; Stationary Source Permits [EPA-R09-OAR-2022-0338; FRL-10269- 02-R9] received June 22, 2023, pursuant to 5 U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A); Public Law 104-121, Sec. 251; (110 Stat. 868); to the Committee on Energy and Commerce.
EC-1328. A letter from the Associate Director, Regulatory Management Division, Environmental Protection Agency, transmitting the Agency's final rule -- Air Plan Approval; Tennessee; Revisions to Startup, Shutdown, and Malfunction Rules [EPA-R4-OAR-2022-0783; FRL-10523-02-R4] received June 22, 2023, pursuant to 5 U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A); Public Law 104- 121, Sec. 251; (110 Stat. 868); to the Committee on Energy and Commerce.
EC-1329. A letter from the Associate Director, Regulatory Management Division, Environmental Protection Agency, transmitting the Agency's final rule -- Implementing Statutory Addition of Certain Per- and Polyfluoroalkyl Substances (PFAS) to the Toxics Release Inventory Beginning with Reporting Year 2023 [EPA-HQ-OPPT-2023-0223; FRL 10781- 01-OCSPP] (RIN: 2070-AL40) received June 22, 2023, pursuant to 5 U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A); Public Law 104-121, Sec. 251; (110 Stat. 868); to the Committee on Energy and Commerce.
EC-1330. A letter from the Associate Director, Regulatory Management Division, Environmental Protection Agency, transmitting the Agency's final rule -- Air Plan Approval; Virginia; Startup, Shutdown, and Malfunction Amendments to Facility and Control Equipment Maintenance or Malfunction Regulations [EPA-R03-OAR-2023-0104; FRL10907-02-R3] received June 22, 2023, pursuant to 5 U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A); Public Law 104-121, Sec. 251; (110 Stat. 868); to the Committee on Energy and Commerce.
EC-1331. A letter from the Secretary, Federal Trade Commission, transmitting the Commission's final rule -- Guides Concerning the Use of Endorsements and Testimonials in Advertising [16 CFR Part 255] received June 22, 2023, pursuant to 5 U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A); Public Law 104-121, Sec. 251; (110 Stat. 868); to the Committee on Energy and Commerce.
EC-1332. A letter from the Acting Secretary of Labor, Department of Labor, transmitting the Department's Semiannual Report to Congress from the Office of Inspector General, for the period October 1, 2022, through March 31, 2023; to the Committee on Oversight and Accountability.
EC-1333. A letter from the Executive Vice President and Chief Financial Officer, Federal Home Loan Bank of Dallas, transmitting the Federal Home Loan Bank of Dallas 2022 management report and financial statements, pursuant to 31 U.S.C. 9106(a)(1); Public Law 97-258 (as amended by Public Law 101-576, Sec. 306(a)); (104 Stat. 2854); to the Committee on Oversight and Accountability.
EC-1334. A letter from the Chief Financial Officer, Federal Home Loan Bank of Des Moines, transmitting the 2022 management report of the Federal Home Loan Bank of Des Moines including financial statements, pursuant to 31 U.S.C. 9106(a)(1); Public Law 97-258 (as amended by Public Law 101- 576, Sec. 306(a)); (104 Stat. 2854); to the Committee on Oversight and Accountability.
EC-1335. A letter from the President and CEO, Federal Home Loan Bank of Pittsburgh, transmitting the 2022 management report and financial statements of the Federal Home Loan Bank of Pittsburgh, pursuant to 31 U.S.C. 9106(a)(1); Public Law 97-258 (as amended by Public Law 101-576, Sec. 306(a)); (104 Stat. 2854); to the Committee on Oversight and Accountability.
EC-1336. A letter from the Chairman, Federal Labor Relations Authority, transmitting a notice of a nomination, pursuant to 5 U.S.C. 3349(a); Public Law 105-277, Sec. 151(b); (112 Stat. 2681-614); to the Committee on Oversight and Accountability.
EC-1337. A letter from the Director, Administrative Office of the United States Courts, transmitting the annual report on bankruptcy statistics mandated by the Bankruptcy Abuse Prevention and Consumer Protection Act of 2005, pursuant to 28 U.S.C. 159(b)(3), pursuant to 28 U.S.C. 159(b)(3); Public Law 109-8, Sec. 601(a); (119 Stat. 119); to the Committee on the Judiciary.
EC-1338. A letter from the Agency Representative, United States Patent and Trademark Office, Department of Commerce, transmitting the Department's final rule -- Standardization of the Patent Term Adjustment Statement Regarding Information Disclosure Statements [Docket No.: PTO-P-2022-0008] (RIN: 0651-AD60) received June 22, 2022, pursuant to 5 U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A); Public Law 104-121, Sec. 251; (110 Stat. 868); to the Committee on the Judiciary.
EC-1339. A letter from the Acting Assistant Secretary, Bureau of Legislative Affairs, Department of State, transmitting a Report to Congress on the Extension of the Jackson-Vanik Waiver Authority for Turkmenistan, pursuant to 19 U.S.C. 2432(d)(1)(B); Public Law 93-618, Sec. 402(d)(1);
(88 Stat. 2056); to the Committee on Ways and Means.
EC-1340. A letter from the Director, Legal Processing Division, Internal Revenue Service, Department of the Treasury, transmitting the Service's IRB only rule -- Revenue Procedure: Examination of returns and claims for refund, credit, or abatement; determination of correct tax liability
[Rev. Proc. 2023-21] received June 22, 2023, pursuant to 5 U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A); Public Law 104-121, Sec. 251; (110 Stat. 868); to the Committee on Ways and Means.
EC-1341. A letter from the Senior Regulatory and Policy Coordinator, Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services, Department of Health and Human Services, transmitting the Department's Major rule -- Medicare Drug Price Negotiation Program: Revised Guidance, Implementation of Sections 1191- 1198 of the Social Security Act for Initial Price Applicability Year 2026 received June 30, 2023, pursuant to 5 U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A); Public Law 104-121, Sec. 251; (110 Stat. 868); jointly to the Committees on Energy and Commerce and Ways and Means.
EC-1342. A letter from the Assistant Legislative Counsel, Office of Congressional and Legislative Affairs, Department of the Interior, transmitting a certification that nationals of a foreign country, directly or indirectly, are conducting fishing operations in a manner or under circumstances which diminish the effectiveness of an international fishery conservation program, pursuant to 22 U.S.C. 1978(a)(4), pursuant to 22 U.S.C. 1978(a)(4); Aug. 27, 1954, ch. 1018, Sec. 8 (as amended by Public Law 114-231, Sec. 501(1)); (130 Stat. 956); jointly to the Committees on Foreign Affairs and Natural Resources.
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