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authorization for the United States to recover or collect from health plans, and for other purposes; to the Committee on Veterans' Affairs.

By Mr. MICHAUD:

H.R. 6050. A bill to amend the Trade Act of 1974 to require the President to make a determination that a fundamental international payments problem exists and to proclaim a temporary import surcharge whenever the United States current account deficit exceeds 2 percent of the United States Gross Domestic Product; to the Committee on Ways and Means.

By Mr. RYAN of Ohio (for himself, Mr.
REGULA, Ms. KAPTUR, Mr. BROWN of
Ohio, Mr. HOBSON, Mrs. JONES of
Ohio, Mr. LATOURETTE, Mr. STRICK-
LAND, Mr. OBEY, Mr. LAHOOD, Mr.
WELDON of Pennsylvania, Mr. BER-
MAN, Mr. GEORGE MILLER of Cali-
fornia, Mr. RAHALL, and Mr. UDALL of
Colorado):

H.R. 6051. A bill to designate the Federal building located at 2 South Main Street in Akron, Ohio, as the "John F. Seiberling Federal Building"; to the Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure.

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Under clause 3 of rule XII, memorials were presented and referred as follows:

436. The SPEAKER presented a memorial of the Legislature of the State of Hawaii, relative to House Concurrent Resolution No. 48 requesting that the federal government allow national guard members and military reservists with twenty or more years of service to retire with full retirement benefits at age fifty-five; to the Committee on Armed Services.

437. Also, a memorial of the Legislature of the State of Hawaii, relative to House Concurrent Resolution No. 47 urging the Congress of the United States to support improving the quality of the Nation's public schools by substantially increasing education funding; to the Committee on Education and the Workforce.

438. Also, a memorial of the General Assembly of the State of New Jersey, relative to Assembly Resolution No. AR55 memorializing the Congress of the United States and the President of the United States to enact "Lyme and Tick - Borne Disease Prevention Education, and Research Act of 2005"; to the Committee on Energy and Commerce.

439. Also, a memorial of the Legislature of the State of Hawaii, relative to House Concurrent Resolution No. 62 urging the United States Office of Personnel Management to treat Hawaii Federal Employees with regard to pay and retirement benefits the same as federal employees who reside in the fortyeight continuous United States; to the Committee on Government Reform.

440. Also, a memorial of the Senate of the State of Michigan, relative to Senate Resolution No. 151 memorializing the United States Postal Service and the Congress of the United States to keep open the Gaylord, Michigan Mail Processing Center; to the Committee on Government Reform.

441. Also, a memorial of the General Assembly of the State of New Jersey, relative to Assembly Resolution No. 69 urging the United States Postal Service and the Citizens' Stamp Advisory Committee to issue a stamp honoring the United States Army's canine corps; to the Committee on Government Reform.

442. Also, a memorial of the Legislature of the State of Hawaii, relative to House Concurrent Resolution No. 80 requesting the President of the United States and the Congress of the United States to adopt changes to the Medicare Part D Program; jointly to

the Committees on Energy and Commerce and Ways and Means.

443. Also, a memorial of the Legislature of the State of Hawaii, relative to House Concurrent Resolution No. 67 supporting International Women's Day and requesting the United States Senate to ratify the convention on the elimination of all forms of discrimination against women; jointly to the Committees on International Relations and Energy and Commerce.

444. Also, a memorial of the House of Representatives of the State of Hawaii, relative to House Resolution No. 120 urging the President of the United States and the Congress of the United States to support H.R. No. 3468 to control the introduction and spread of invasive species and diseases in Hawaii; jointly to the Committees on Resources and Agriculture.

445. Also, a memorial of the General Assembly of the State of New Jersey, relative to Assembly Resolution No. 138 expressing the sense that President Bush should reconsider decision to outsource port operation to company controlled by a foreign government; jointly to the Committees on Financial Services, Energy and Commerce, and International Relations.

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turn from military service to the United States.

182.3 MORNING-HOUR DEBATE

The SPEAKER pro tempore, Mrs. BIGGERT, pursuant to the order of the House of Tuesday, January 31, 2006, recognized Members for morning-hour debate.

182.4 RECESS-12:41 P.M.

The SPEAKER pro tempore, Mrs. BIGGERT, pursuant to clause 12(a) of rule I, declared the House in recess at 12 o'clock and 41 minutes p.m., until 2 p.m.

182.5 AFTER RECESS-2 P.M.

The SPEAKER pro tempore, Mr. MURPHY, called the House to order. 182.6 APPROVAL OF THE JOURNAL

The SPEAKER pro tempore, Mr. MURPHY, announced he had examined and approved the Journal of the proceedings of Friday, September 8, 2006. Pursuant to clause 1, rule I, the Journal was approved.

182.7 COMMUNICATIONS

Executive and other communications, pursuant to clause 8, rule XII, were referred as follows:

9271. A letter from the Assistant Secretary for Fish & Wildlife & Parks, Department of the Interior, transmitting the Department's final rule Endangered and Threatened Wildlife and Plants; Establishment of a Nonessential Experimental Population of Northern Aplomado Falcons in New Mexico and Arizona (RIN: 1018-AI80) received August 31, 2006, pursuant to 5 U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A); to the Committee on Resources.

9272. A letter from the Acting Director, Office of Surface Mining, Department of the Interior, transmitting the Department's final rule State Abandoned Mine Land Reclamation Plan [MS-016-FOR] received August 24, 2006, pursuant to 5 U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A); to the Committee on Resources.

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9273. A letter from the Acting Director, Office of Surface Mining, Department of the Interior, transmitting the Department's final rule Topsoil Redistribution and Revegetation Success Standards (RIN: 1029-AC02) received August 31, 2006, pursuant to 5 U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A); to the Committee on Resources. 9274. A letter from the Assistant Secretary, Land and Mineral Management, Department of the Interior, transmitting the Department's final rule - Oil and Gas and Sulphur Operations in the Outer Continental Shelf (OCS) and Oil-Spill Response Requirements for Facilities Located Seaward of the Coast Line Change in Reference to Official Title (RIN: 1010-AD35) received August 10, 2006, pursuant to 5 U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A); to the Committee on Resources.

9275. A letter from the Acting Assistant Secretary for Land and Minerals Management, Department of the Interior, transmitting the Department's final rule — Service of Official Correspondence (RIN: 1010-AD22) received September 5, 2006, pursuant to 5 U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A); to the Committee on Resources.

9276. A letter from the Deputy Assistant Administrator for Regulatory Programs, NMFS, National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration, transmitting the Administration's final rule - Fisheries of the Northeastern United States; Summer Flounder, Scup, and Black Sea Bass Fisheries; Framework Adjustment 6 [Docket No. 060503118

6169-02; İ.D. 042606E] (RIN: 0648-AT26) received August 4, 2006, pursuant to 5 U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A); to the Committee on Resources.

9277. A letter from the Deputy Assistant Administrator for Regulatory Services, NMFS, National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration, transmitting the Administration's final rule - Fisheries of the Exclusive Economic Zone Off Alaska; Cost Recovery Program for North Pacific Halibut, Sablefish, and Bering Sea and Aleutian Islands Crab Individual Fishing Quota Programs [Docket No. 060424108-6204-02; I.D. 040706A] (RIN: 0648-AT43) received August 15, 2006, pursuant to 5 U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A); to the Committee on Resources.

9278. A letter from the Acting Director, Office of Sustainable Fisheries, NMFS, National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration, transmitting the Administration's final rule Magnuson-Stevens Fishery Conservation and Management Act Provisions; Fisheries of the Northeastern United States; Atlantic Sea Scallop Fishery; Closure of the Nantucket Lightship Scallop Access Area to Scallop Vessels [Docket No. 060314069-6069-01; I.D. 071806D] received August 3, 2006, pursuant to 5 U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A); to the Committee on Resources.

9279. A letter from the Acting Director, Office of Sustainable Fisheries, NMFS, National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration, transmitting the Administration's final rule

Fisheries of the Exclusive Economic Zone Off Alaska; Yellowfin Sole in the Bering Sea and Aleutian Islands Management Area [Docket No. 060216045-6045-01; I.D. 071806A] received August 3, 2006, pursuant to 5 U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A); to the Committee on Resources.

9280. A letter from the Acting Director, Office of Sustainable Fisheries, NMFS, National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration, transmitting the Administration's final rule

Fisheries of the Exclusive Economic Zone Off Alaska; Pelagic Shelf Rockfish in the Central Regulatory Area of the Gulf of Alaska [Docket No. 060216044-6044-01; I.D. 072006B] received August 3, 2006, pursuant to 5 U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A); to the Committee on Resources.

9281. A letter from the Acting Director, Office of Sustainable Fisheries, NMFS, National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration, transmitting the Administration's final rule

Fisheries of the Northeastern United States; Scup Fishery; Adjustment to the 2006 Winter II Quota [Docket No. 051104293-5344-02; I.D. 071306A] received August 4, 2006, pursuant to 5 U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A); to the Committee on Resources.

9282. A letter from the Acting Director, Office of Sustainable Fisheries, NMFS, National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration, transmitting the Administration's final rule Fisheries of the Northeastern United States; Atlantic Bluefish Fishery; Quota Transfer [Docket No. 051128313-6029-02; I.D. 071906C] received August 4, 2006, pursuant to 5 U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A); to the Committee on Resources.

9283. A letter from the Acting Director, Office of Sustainable Fisheries, NMFS, National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration, transmitting the Administration's final rule Fisheries of the Exclusive Economic Zone Off Alaska; "Other Rockfish" in the Central Regulatory Area of the Gulf of Alaska [Docket No. 060216044-6044-01; I.D. 072806D] received August 15, 2006, pursuant to 5 U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A); to the Committee on Resources.

9284. A letter from the Acting Director, Office of Sustainable Fisheries, NMFS, National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration, transmitting the Administration's final rule Fisheries of the Northeastern United States; Tilefish Fishery; Quota Harvested for Full-time Tier 2 Category [Docket No. 010319075-1217-02; I.D. 073106E] received Au

gust 15, 2006, pursuant to 5 U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A); to the Committee on Resources. 9285. A letter from the Acting Director, Office of Sustainable Fisheries, NMFS, National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration, transmitting the Administration's final rule Fisheries of the Exclusive Economic Zone Off Alaska; Reallocation of Pacific Cod in the Bering Sea and Aleutian Islands Management Area [Docket No. 060216045-6045-01; I.D. 073106A] received August 15, 2006, pursuant to 5 U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A); to the Committee on Resources.

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9286. A letter from the Acting Director, Office of Sustainable Fisheries, NMFS, National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration, transmitting the Administration's final rule Fisheries of the Economic Exclusive Zone Off Alaska; Pacific Cod by Catcher Vessels Less Than 60 Feet (18.3 Meters) Length Overall Using Hook-and-Line or Pot Gear in the Bering Sea and Aleautian Islands Management Area [Docket No. 060216045-6045-01; I.D. 073106B] received August 15, 2006, pursuant to 5 U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A); to the Committee on Resources.

9287. A letter from the Acting Director, Office of Sustainable Fisheries, NMFS, National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration, transmitting the Administration's final rule Fisheries of the Exclusive Economic Zone Off Alaska; Greenland Turbot in the Bering Sea Subarea of the Bering Sea and Aleutian Islands Management Area [Docket No. 060216045-6045-01; I.D. 072506B] received August 15, 2006, pursuant to 5 U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A); to the Committee on Resources.. 9288. A letter from the Acting Director, Office of Sustainable Fisheries, NMFS, National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration, transmitting the Administration's final rule Fisheries of the Exclusive Economic Zone Off Alaska; Pacific Ocean Perch in the Central Regulatory Area of the Gulf of Alaska [Docket No. 060216044-6044-01; I.D. 080206B] received August 24, 2006, pursuant to 5 U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A); to the Committee on Resources.

9289. A letter from the Acting Director, Office of Sustainable Fisheries, NMFS, National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration, transmitting the Administration's final rule

Fisheries of the Exclusive Economic Zone Off Alaska; Pacific Ocean Perch in the West Yakutat District of the Gulf of Alaska [Docket No. 060216044-6044-01; I.D. 080206C] received August 24, 2006, pursuant to 5 U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A); to the Committee on Resources. 9290. A letter from the Acting Director, Office of Sustainable Fisheries, NMFS, National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration, transmitting the Administration's final rule Fisheries Off West Coast States; Pacific Coast Groundfish Fishery; End of the Pacific Whiting Primary Season for the Shore-based Sector and the Resumption of Trip Limits [Docket No. 051014263-6028-03; I.D. 080106A] received August 24, 2006, pursuant to 5 U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A); to the Committee on Resources.

9291. A letter from the Acting Director, Office of Sustainable Fisheries, NMFS, National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration, transmitting the Administration's final rule Fisheries of the Exclusive Economic Zone Off Alaska; Northern Rockfish in the Central Regulatory Area of the Gulf of Alaska [Docket No. 060216044-6044-01; I.D. 080206A] received August 24, 2006, pursuant to 5 U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A); to the Committee on Resources. 9292. A letter from the Acting Director, Office of Sustainable Fisheries, NMFS, National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration, transmitting the Administration's final rule

Fisheries of the Exclusive Economic Zone Off Alaska; Atka Mackerel Lottery in Areas 542 and 543 [Docket No. 060216045-604501; I.D. 080806G] received August 31, 2006, pursuant to 5 U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A); to the Committee on Resources.

9293. A letter from the Acting Director, Office of Sustainable Fisheries, NMFS, National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration, transmitting the Administration's final rule Fisheries of the Exclusive Economic Zone Off Alaska; Yellowfin Sole in the Bering Sea and Aleutian Islands Management Area [Docket No. 060216045-6045-01; I.D. 080806C] received August 31, 2006, pursuant to 5 U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A); to the Committee on Resources.

9294. A letter from the Acting Director, Office of Sustainable Fisheries, NMFS, National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration, transmitting the Administration's final rule Fisheries of the Northeastern United States; Summer Flounder Fishery; Commercial Quota Harvested for Connecticut [Docket No. 051104293 5344 02; I.D. 080806F] received August 31, 2006, pursuant to to 5 U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A); to the Committee on Resources.

9295. A letter from the Acting Director, Office of Sustainable Fisheries, NMFS, National Oceanic and Atmospheric and Administration, transmitting the Administration's final rule Fisheries of the Exclusive Economic Zone Off Alaska; Northern Rockfish in the Central Regulatory Area of the Gulf of Alaska [Docket No. 060216044-6044-01; I.D. 072006C] received August 3, 2006, pursuant to 5 U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A); to the Committee on Resources.

9296. A letter from the Chief, Regulations and Administrative Law, USCG, Department of Homeland Security, transmitting the Department's final rule - Security Zone, Mackinac Bridge and Straits of Mackinac, Machinaw City, MI [CGD09-06-019] (RIN: 1625AA87) received August 17, 2006, pursuant to 5 U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A); to the Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure.

9297. A letter from the Chief, Regulations and Administrative Law, USCG, Department of Homeland Security, transmitting the Department's final rule - Drawbridge Operation Regulations; Pinellas Bayway Structure "E" (SR 679) Bridge, Gulf Intracoastal Waterway, mile 113, St. Petersburg Beach, Pinellas County, FL [CGD07-06-073] (RIN: 1625-AA09) received August 17, 2006, pursuant to 5 U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A); to the Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure.

9298. A letter from the Chief, Regulations and Administrative Law, USCG, Department of Homeland Security, transmitting the Department's final rule - Drawbridge Operation Regulations; Elizabeth River, Eastern Branch, Virginia [CGD05-06-82] (RIN: 1625AA09) received August 17, 2006, pursuant to 5 U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A); to the Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure.

9299. A letter from the Chief, Regulations and Administrative Law, USCG, Department of Homeland Security, transmitting the Department's final rule - Drawbridge Operation Regulations; Charles River, Boston, MA [CGD01-06-100] (RIN: 1625-AA09) received August 17, 2006, pursuant to 5 U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A); to the Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure.

9300. A letter from the Chief, Regulations and Administrative Law, USCG, Department of Homeland Security, transmitting the Department's final rule - Drawbridge Operation Regulations; Mill Neck Creek, Oyster Bay, NY [CGD01-06-091] received August 17, 2006, pursuant to 5 U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A); to the Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure.

9301. A letter from the Chief, Regulations and Administrative Law, USCG, Department of Homeland Security, transmitting the Department's final rule - Drawbridge Operation Regulations; Hackensack River, Jersey City, NJ [CGD01-06-092] received August 17, 2006, pursuant to 5 U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A); to the Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure.

9302. A letter from the Chief, Regulations and Administrative Law, USCG, Department

of Homeland Security, transmitting the Department's final rule - Drawbridge Operation Regulations; Gulf Intracoastal Waterway, Galveston, TX [CGD08-06-024] received August 17, 2006, pursuant to 5 U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A); to the Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure.

9303. A letter from the Chief, Regulations and Administrative Law, USCG, Department of Homeland Security, transmitting the Department's final rule - Drawbridge Operation Regulations; Jamaica Bay and Connecting Waterways, Queens, NY [CGD01-06105] received August 17, 2006, pursuant to 5 U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A); to the Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure.

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9305. A letter from the Chief, Regulations and Administrative Law, USCG, Department of Homeland Security, transmitting the Department's final rule - Drawbridge Operation Regulations; Hackensack River, Snake Hill, NJ [CGD01-06-089] received August 17, 2006, pursuant to 5 U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A); to the Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure.

9306. A letter from the Program Analyst, FAA, Department of Transportation, transmitting the Department's final rule Airworthiness Directives; General Electric Company CT64-820-4 Turboprop Engines [Docket No. FAA-2006-23705; Directorate Identifier 2005-NE-45-AD; Amendment 39-14567; AD 200608-10] (RIN: 2120-AA64) received August 24, 2006, pursuant to 5 U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A); to the Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure.

9307. A letter from the Program Analyst, FAA, Department of Transportation, transmitting the Department's final rule - Airworthiness Directives; Eurocopter France Model SA-360C, SA-365C, SA-365C1, and SA365C2 Helicopters [Docket No. FAA-200624446; Directorate Identifier 2005-SW-15-AD; Amendment 39-14561; AD-2006-08-06] (RIN: 2120-AA64) received August 24, 2006, pursuant to 5 U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A); to the Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure.

9308. A letter from the Program Analyst, FAA, Department of Transportation, transmitting the Department's final rule - Airworthiness Directives; General Electric Company Aircraft Engines (GEAE) CT7-8A Turboshaft Engines [Docket No. FAA-2006-24261; Directorate Identifier 2006-NE-12-AD;

Amendment 39-14566; AD 2006-06-51] (RIN: 2120-AA64) received August 24, 2006, pursuant to 5 U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A); to the Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure.

9309. A letter from the Program Analyst, FAA, Department of Transportation, transmitting the Department's final rule - Airworthiness Directives; Brantly International, Inc. Model B-2, B-2A, and B-2B Helicopters [Docket No. FAA-2006-24447, Directorate Identifier 2005-SW-35-AD; Amendment 39-14562; AD 2006-08-07] (RIN: 2120-AA64) received August 24, 2006, pursuant to 5 U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A); to the Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure.

9310. A letter from the Program Analyst, FAA, Department of Transportation, transmitting the Department's final rule - Airworthiness Directives; Pilatus Aircraft Ltd. Models PC-6, PC-6-H1, PC-6-H2, PC-6/350, PC6/350-H1, PC-6/35-H2, PC-6/A, PC-6/A-H1, PC-6/ A-H2, PC-6/B-H2, PC-6/B1-H2, PC-6/B2-H2, PC6/B2-H4, PC-6/C-H2, and PC-6/C1-H2 Airplanes [Docket No. FAA-2006-24094; Directorate

Identifier 2006-CE-20-AD; Amendment 3914656; AD 68-17-03R1] (RIN: 2120-AA64) received August 24, 2006, pursuant to 5 U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A); to the Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure.

9311. A letter from the Program Analyst, FAA, Department of Transportation, transmitting the Department's final rule - Airworthiness Directives; Rolls-Royce Corporation (Formerly Allison Engine Company, Allison Gas Turbine Division, and Detroit Deisel Allison) 250-B and 250-C Series Turboprop and Turboshaft Engines [Docket No. FAA-2005-22594; Directorate Identifier 2005NE-28-AD; Amendment 39-14659; AD 2006-1306] (RIN: 2120-AA64) received August 24, 2006, pursuant to 5 U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A); to the Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure.

9312. A letter from the Program Analyst, FAA, Department of Transportation, transmitting the Department's final rule — Airworthiness Directives; Eurocopter France Model SA-365 N1, AS-365 N2, N3, SA 366 G1, and EC-155B and B1 Helicopters [Docket No. FAA-2006-24588; Directorate Identifier 2006SW-07-AD; Amendment 39-14581; AD 2006-0910] (RIN: 2120-AA64) received August 24, 2006, pursuant to 5 U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A); to the Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure.

9313. A letter from the Program Analyst, FAA, Department of Transportation, transmitting the Department's final rule Airworthiness Directives; Airbus Model A330200, A330-300, A340-200, and A340-300 Series Airplanes; and Model A340-541 and A340-642 Airplanes [Docket No. FAA-2006-24246; Directorate Identifier 2005-NM-115-AD; Amendment 39-14661; AD 2006-13-08] (RIN: 2120-AA64) received August 9, 2006, pursuant to 5 U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A); to the Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure.

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9314. A letter from the Program Analyst, FAA, Department of Transportation, transmitting the Department's final rule Airworthiness Directives; Boeing Model 747-400 and 747-400D Series Airplanes [Docket No. FAA-2006-24121; Directorate Identifier 2005NM-248-AD; Amendment 39-14662; AD 2006-1309] (RIN: 2120-AA64) received August 9, 2006, pursuant to 5 U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A); to the Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure.

9315. A letter from the Program Analyst, FAA, Department of Transportation, transmitting the Department's final rule Airwothiness Directives; McDonnell Douglas Model MD-11 and MD-11F Airplanes [Docket No. FAA-2005-22557; Directorate Identifier 2005-NM-147-AD; Amendment 39-14660; AD 2006-13-07] received August 9, 2006, pursuant to 5 U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A); to the Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure.

9316. A letter from the Program Anlayst, FAA, Department of Transportation, transmitting the Department's final rule - Airworthiness Directives; Pilatus Aircraft Ltd. Models PC-6, PC-6-H1, PC-6-H2, PC-6/350, PC6/350-H1, PC-6/350-H2, PC-6/A, PC-6/A-H1, PC-6/ A-H2, PC-6/B-H2, PC-6/B1-H2, PC-6/B2-H2, PC6/B2-H4, PC-6/C-H2, and PC-6/C1-H2 Airplanes [Docket No. FAA-2006-24090; Directorate Identifier 2006-CE-16-AD; Amendment 3914664; AD 2006-13-11] (RIN: 2120-AA64) received August 9, 2006, 9, 2006, pursuant to 5 U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A); to the Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure.

9317. A letter from the Program Analyst, FAA, Department of Transportation, transmitting the Department's final rule worthiness Directives; Paytheon Aircraft Company 65, 90, 99, and 100 Series Airplanes [Docket No. FAA-2005-23319; Directorate Identifier 2005-CE-52-AD; Amendment 3914663; AD 2006-13-10] (RIN: 2120-AA64) received August 9, 2006, 9, 2006, pursuant to 5 U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A); to the Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure.

9318. A letter from the Program Analyst, FAA, Department of Transportation, transmitting the Department's final rule Airworthiness Directives; Boeing Model 727 Airplanes [Docket No. FAA-2006-24271: Directorate Identifier 2006-NM-006-AD; Amendment 39-14669; AD 2006-13-16] (RIN: 2120-AA64) received August 9, 2006, pursuant to 5 U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A); to the Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure.

9319. A letter from the Program Analyst, FAA, Department of Transportation, transmitting the Department's final rule - Airworthiness Directives; General Machine Diecron, Inc. Actuator Nut Assembly for the Right Main Landing Gear Installed on Certain Raytheon Aircraft Company (formerly Beech) Airplanes [Docket No. FAA-2005-23334; Directorate Identifier 2005-CE-53-AD; Amendment 39-14651; AD 2006-12-25] (RIN: 2120-AA64) received August 9, 2006, pursuant to 5 U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A); to the Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure.

9320. A letter from the Program Analyst, FAA, Department of Transportation, transmitting the Department's final rule - Airworthiness Directives; Pilatus Aircraft Ltd. Models PC-6, PC-6-H1, PC-6-H2, PC-6/350, PC6/350-H1, PC-6/350-H2, PC-6/A, PC-6/A-H1, PC-6/ A-H2, PC-6/B-H2, PC-6/B1-H2, PC-6/B2-H2, PC6/B2-H4, PC-6/C-H2, and PC-6/C1-H2 Airplanes [Docket No. No. FAA-2006-24091; Directorate Identifier 2006 2006-CE-17-AD; Amendment 3914665; AD 2006-13-12] received August 9, 2006, pursuant to 5 U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A); to the Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure.

182.8 LARRY COX POST OFFICE

Ms. ROS-LEHTINEN moved to suspend the rules and pass the bill (H.R. 5434) to designate the facility of the United States Postal Service located at 40 South Walnut Street in Chillicothe, Ohio, as the "Larry Cox Post Office".

The SPEAKER pro tempore, Mr. MURPHY, recognized Ms. ROSLEHTINEN and Mr. DAVIS of Illinois, 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. MURPHY, 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. 182.9 JOSHUA A TERANDO PRINCETON POST OFFICE BUILDING

Ms. ROS-LEHTINEN moved to suspend the rules and pass the bill (H.R. 5428) to designate the facility of the United States Postal Service located at 202 East Washington Street in Morris, Illinois, as the "Joshua A. Terando Princeton Post Office Building"; as amended.

The SPEAKER pro tempore, Mr. MURPHY, recognized Ms. ROSLEHTINEN and Mr. DAVIS of Illinois, 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. MURPHY, announced that two-thirds of the Members present had voted in the affirmative.

Ms. ROS-LEHTINEN demanded that the vote be taken by the yeas and nays, which demand was supported by onefifth of the Members present, so the yeas and nays were ordered.

The SPEAKER pro tempore, Mr. MURPHY, pursuant to clause 8, rule XX, announced that further proceedings on the question were postponed.

182.10 ACCOMPLISHMENTS OF ROBERT E.

O'CONNOR

Ms. ROS-LEHTINEN moved to suspend the rules and agree to the following resolution (H. Res. 983):

Whereas Robert E. O'Connor, Jr., was a life-long resident of the City of Pittsburgh;

Whereas Mr. O'Connor was a dedicated husband and father, who was married to Judy Levine for more than 40 years and who raised three children;

Whereas Mr. O'Connor was a successful entrepreneur and businessman for more than two decades;

Whereas Mr. O'Connor was actively involved in his church and community service, serving on the Board of Directors of Carnegie-Mellon University, Gateway Rehabilitation Institute, the Sudden Infant Death Syndrome Alliance, The Caring Foundation, and Soldiers and Sailors Memorial Hall;

Whereas Mr. O'Connor loved the City and his community so much that he left the private sector in 1992 to serve on the Pittsburgh City Council, where he served his community effectively until 2003;

Whereas Mr. O'Connor served two terms as Pittsburgh City Council President;

Whereas Mr. O'Connor served the City of Pittsburgh and all of southwestern Pennsylvania in a high-ranking position in the government of the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania for a year;

Whereas Mr. O'Connor was elected the 58th Mayor of Pittsburgh in 2005;

Whereas Mr. O'Connor, as the Mayor of Pittsburgh, inspired the citizens of the City of Pittsburgh with his bold, clear vision for a revitalized, vibrant community;

Whereas Mr. O'Connor, after being sworn in as Mayor in January of 2006, began moving forward energetically with plans to make that vision a reality;

Whereas Mr. O'Connor, only seven months into his first term in office, was diagnosed with a primary central nervous system lymphoma;

Whereas Mr. O'Connor, after a valiant struggle to fight this aggressive form of cancer, passed away on September 1, 2006;

Whereas Mr. O'Connor was widely respected and loved for his warmth, friendliness, intelligence, integrity, and his dedication to the City of Pittsburgh;

Whereas Mr. O'Connor is remembered for his common sense, his many accomplishments, his long record of public service, and his dedication to the City of Pittsburgh;

Whereas the citizens of the City of Pittsburgh have suffered a grievous loss in the untimely early death of this popular and talented leader; and

Whereas the example set by Mr. O'Connor in both his public and private life was exemplary: Now, therefore, be it

Resolved, That the House of Representatives

(1) has learned with profound sorrow of the death of Bob O'Connor;

(2) recognizes Bob O'Connor as a role model of entrepreneurship, civic engagement, and public service in southwestern Pennsylvania and throughout the entire Nation;

(3) expresses its deep gratitude to Bob O'Connor for working tirelessly on behalf of the citizens of Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania;

(4) extends condolences to his wife, Judy, his children, Heidy, Terrence, and Corey, his extended family, and his many friends; and (5) extends condolences to the residents of the City of Pittsburgh.

The SPEAKER pro tempore, Mr. MURPHY, recognized Ms. ROSLEHTINEN and Mr. DAVIS of Illinois, each for 20 minutes.

After debate,

The question being put, viva voce, Will the House suspend the rules and agree to said resolution?

The SPEAKER pro tempore, Mr. MURPHY, 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 resolution was agreed to.

A motion to reconsider the vote whereby the rules were suspended and said resolution was agreed to was, by unanimous consent, laid on the table. 182.11 PUEBLO DE SAN ILDEFONSO

CLAIMS SETTLEMENT

Mr. RADANOVICH moved to suspend the rules and pass the bill of the Senate (S. 1773) a bill to resolve certain Native American claims in New Mexico, and for other purposes.

The SPEAKER pro tempore, Mr. MURPHY, recognized Mr. RADANOVICH and Mr. GRIJALVA, 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. MURPHY, 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 notify the Senate thereof.

182.12 PASCUA YAQUI TRIBE MINERAL

RIGHTS TRUST

Mr. RADANOVICH moved to suspend the rules and pass the bill (H.R. 631) to provide for acquisition of subsurface mineral rights to land owned by the Pascua Yaqui Tribe and land held in trust for the Tribe, and for other purposes; as amended.

The SPEAKER pro tempore, Mr. MURPHY, recognized Mr. RADANOVICH and Mr. GRIJALVA, 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. MURPHY, 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 votes 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. 182.13 LAKE MATTAMUSKEET LODGE

PRESERVATION

Mr. JONES of North Carolina moved to suspend the rules and pass the bill (H.R. 5094) to require the conveyance of Muttamuskeet Lodge and surrounding property, including the Muttamuskeet National Wildlife Refuge headquarters, to the State of North Carolina to permit the State to use the property as a public facility dedicated to the conservation of the natural and cultural resources of North Carolina.

The SPEAKER pro tempore, Mr. MURPHY, recognized Mr. JONES of North Carolina and Mr. GRIJALVA, 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. MURPHY, 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. 182.14 NORTH AMERICAN WETLANDS CONSERVATION

Mr. JONES of North Carolina moved to suspend the rules and pass the bill (H.R. 5539) to reauthorize the North American Wetlands Conservation Reauthorization Act; as amended.

The SPEAKER pro tempore, Mr. MURPHY, recognized Mr. JONES of North Carolina and Mr. GRIJALVA, 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. MURPHY, 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.

By unanimous consent, the title was amended so as to read: "An Act to reauthorize the North American Wetlands Conservation Act.".

A motion to reconsider the votes whereby the rules were suspended and said bill, as amended, was passed and the title was amended was, by unanimous consent, laid on the table.

Ordered, That the Clerk request the concurrence of the Senate in said bill. 182.15 COMMUNICATION FROM THE

CLERK-MESSAGE FROM THE SENATE The SPEAKER pro tempore, Mr. MURPHY, laid before the House a communication, which was read as follows: OFFICE OF THE CLERK, HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Washington, DC, September 8, 2006.

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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 votes 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. 182.17 COASTAL BARRIER RESOURCES

GRAYTON BEACH, FLORIDA

Mr. JONES of North Carolina moved to suspend the rules and pass the bill (H.R. 479) to replace a Coastal Barrier Resources System map relating to Coastal Barrier Resources System Grayton Beach Unit FL-95P in Walton County, Florida; as amended.

The SPEAKER pro tempore, Mr. MURPHY, recognized Mr. JONES of

North Carolina and Mr. GRIJALVA, 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. MURPHY, 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 votes 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. 182.18 NATIONAL FISH HATCHERY

SYSTEM VOLUNTEERS

Mr. JONES of North Carolina moved to suspend the rules and pass the bill (H.R. 5381) to establish a volunteer program and promote community partnerships for the benefit of national fish hatcheries and fisheries program offices; as amended.

The SPEAKER pro tempore, Mr. MURPHY, recognized Mr. JONES of North Carolina and Mr. GRIJALVA, 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. MURPHY, 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.

By unanimous consent, the title was amended so as to read: "An Act to enhance an existing volunteer program of the United States Fish and Wildlife Service and promote community partnerships for the benefit of national fish hatcheries and fisheries program offices.".

A motion to reconsider the votes whereby the rules were suspended and said bill, as amended, was passed and the title was amended was, by unanimous consent, laid on the table.

Ordered, That the Clerk request the concurrence of the Senate in said bill. 182.19 WORLD TRADECENTER NATIONAL MEMORIAL

Mr. JONES of North Carolina moved to suspend the rules and agree to the following resolution (H. Res. 175):

Whereas on February 26, 1993, terrorists detonated a bomb in the basement of the World Trade Center in an attempt to destroy the building, killing six and wounding hundreds;

Whereas on September 11, 2001, terrorists hijacked four civilian aircraft, causing two of them to crash into the twin towers of the World Trade Center in New York City, a third into the Pentagon, and a fourth in rural southwest Pennsylvania;

Whereas nearly 3,000 people were killed at the World Trade Center site in the most le

thal terrorist attack ever committed against the United States;

Whereas the attack on the World Trade Center resulted in great destruction and damage to homes, churches, schools, and commercial and retail buildings, causing the loss of approximately sixty thousand jobs and many businesses in Lower Manhattan, and wounding incalculable numbers of citizens of New York;

Whereas the human and emotional toll of this attack has been deeply and profoundly felt in New York, by Americans across the United States, and people throughout the world;

Whereas the attacks united Americans with all good citizens of the world, regardless of political, ethnic, or religious persuasion or affiliation;

Whereas in the months and years since the historic events of February 26, 1993, and September 11, 2001, hundreds of thousands of people have visited the World Trade Center site to mourn the dead, to pay tribute to the heroic action and sacrifice of the firefighters, police, emergency personnel, and other responders, and to attempt to understand the nature of this attack on the United States;

Whereas many citizens, family members, local residents and businesses, professional organizations, State and local officials, and constituencies around the Nation and the world are deeply interested in the successful planning and rebuilding process at the World Trade Center site;

Whereas a broad and deep consensus has emerged in the United States that this is a sacred site that cannot be forgotten and must be honored;

Whereas the site of the World Trade Center requires the highest form of national recognition;

Whereas the World Trade Center Memorial Foundation has been established to create a permanent memorial at the site to honor the victims and heroes of the attacks;

Whereas Presidents Gerald R. Ford, Jimmy Carter, George H.W. Bush, and William J. Clinton serve as Honorary Members of the Board of the Foundation to support its mission, underscoring the wide support of the effort to build a permanent and appropriate memorial at the World Trade Center site;

Whereas in April 2003, the Lower Manhattan Development Corporation launched the largest design competition in history for the creation of a permanent memorial, with designs submitted by 5,201 individual participants from 63 nations and 49 States; and

Whereas after a distinguished 13-member jury reviewed every submission, on January 6, 2004, the jury announced the winning memorial design, "Reflecting Absence" by architect Michael Arad and landscape architect Peter Walker: Now, therefore, be it

Resolved, That the House of Representatives

(1) recognizes the importance of establishing a national memorial at the World Trade Center site, as the highest honor the Nation can confer to commemorate and mourn the events of February 26, 1993, and September 11, 2001; and

(2) supports the efforts of the World Trade Center Memorial Foundation to build a permanent memorial at the World Trade Center site.

The SPEAKER pro tempore, Mr. MURPHY, recognized Mr. JONES of North Carolina and Mr. RAHALL, each for 20 minutes.

After debate,

The question being put, viva voce, Will the House suspend the rules and agree to said resolution?

The SPEAKER pro tempore, Mr. MURPHY, announced that two-thirds

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