March 24, 2015 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — SENATE S1779 Linda for her service and wishing the following bills, in which it requests of the 39 MARs; to the Committee on Armed Linda, her husband Mark, and their the concurrence of the Senate: Services. daughter well in all future endeavors.∑ EC–999. A communication from the General H.R. 233. An act to allow reviews of certain Counsel of the Federal Housing Finance f families’ incomes every 3 years for purposes Agency, transmitting, pursuant to law, the of determining eligibility for certain Federal report of a rule entitled ‘‘Housing Trust TRIBUTE TO CAPTAIN ANDY assisted housing programs. BLOMME, COMMANDER DANIEL Fund’’ (RIN2590–AA73) received during ad- H.R. 360. An act to reauthorize the Native journment of the Senate in the Office of the WALSH, AND LIEUTENANT COM- American Housing Assistance and Self-De- President of the Senate on March 20, 2015; to MANDER ROBERT POTTER termination Act of 1996, and for other pur- the Committee on Banking, Housing, and poses. ∑ Mr. THUNE. Mr. President, today I Urban Affairs. recognize CAPT Andy Blomme, Chief of The message also announced that EC–1000. A communication from the Chief of Staff, Wireless Telecommunications Bu- Congressional Affairs for the U.S. pursuant to section 301 of the Congres- sional Accountability Act of 1995 (2 reau, Federal Communications Commission, Coast Guard; CDR Daniel Walsh, U.S. transmitting, pursuant to law, the report of Coast Guard Senate Liaison; and LCDR U.S.C. 1381), as amended by Public Law a rule entitled ‘‘Amendment of Part 90 of the Robert Potter, U.S. Coast Guard Dep- 114–6, the Speaker and Minority Leader Commission’s Rules’’ (FCC 15–28) received in uty Senate Liaison, for all of the hard of the House of Representatives and the Office of the President of the Senate on work they have done for me, my staff, the Majority and Minority Leaders of March 23, 2015; to the Committee on Com- the United States Senate jointly re- merce, Science, and Transportation. and other members of the Commerce, EC–1001. A communication from the Direc- Science, and Transportation Com- appoint the following individuals on March 23, 2015, each to a 2-year term on tor of the Regulatory Management Division, mittee over the past several years. Environmental Protection Agency, transmit- Captain Blomme graduated from the the Board of Directors of the Office of ting, pursuant to law, the report of a rule en- U.S. Coast Guard Academy in 1985. His Compliance: Mr. Alan V. Friedman of titled ‘‘Revocation of Significant New Uses illustrious, 30-year career includes Los Angeles, California, Ms. Susan S. of Metal Salts of Complex Inorganic nearly 12 years of sea duty and com- Robfogel of Rochester, New York, and Oxyacids’’ ((RIN2070–AB27) (FRL No. 9924– mand of three Coast Guard cutters, Ms. Barbara Childs Wallace of 09)) received in the Office of the President of Ridgefield, Mississippi. the Senate on March 19, 2015; to the Com- command of Coast Guard Sector Jack- mittee on Environment and Public Works. sonville, FL, and service as Military f EC–1002. A communication from the Direc- Assistant to the Secretary of Home- tor of the Regulatory Management Division, MEASURES REFERRED land Security during the terms of Sec- Environmental Protection Agency, transmit- retary Chertoff and Secretary Napoli- The following bills were read the first ting, pursuant to law, the report of a rule en- tano. and the second times by unanimous titled ‘‘Approval and Promulgation of State consent, and referred as indicated: Implementation Plans; California; Regional Commander Walsh graduated from Haze Progress Report’’ (FRL No. 9924–64–Re- the U.S. Coast Guard Academy in 1993. H.R. 233. An act to allow reviews of certain gion 9) received in the Office of the President His distinguished career includes serv- families’ incomes every 3 years for purposes of the Senate on March 19, 2015; to the Com- ice aboard U.S. and allied vessels, mul- of determining eligibility for certain Federal mittee on Environment and Public Works. tiple assignments as a Coast Guard avi- assisted housing programs; to the Committee EC–1003. A communication from the Direc- ator, and service as Military Aide to on Banking, Housing, and Urban Affairs. tor of the Regulatory Management Division, H.R. 360. An act to reauthorize the Native the President of the United States dur- Environmental Protection Agency, transmit- American Housing Assistance and Self-De- ting, pursuant to law, the report of a rule en- ing the terms of President George W. termination Act of 1996, and for other pur- titled ‘‘Approval and Promulgation of Imple- Bush and President Barack Obama. poses; to the Committee on Indian Affairs. mentation Plans; Mississippi Infrastructure Commander Walsh will next assume f Requirements for the 2008 Lead National the Coast Guard Service Chair at the Ambient Air Quality Standards’’ (FRL No. National War College in Washington, EXECUTIVE AND OTHER 9924–99–Region 4) received in the Office of the DC where he will serve as a service rep- COMMUNICATIONS President of the Senate on March 19, 2015; to resentative and instructor. the Committee on Environment and Public The following communications were Works. Lieutenant Commander Potter grad- laid before the Senate, together with EC–1004. A communication from the Direc- uated from the U.S. Coast Guard Acad- accompanying papers, reports, and doc- tor of the Regulatory Management Division, emy in 1999. His noteworthy career in- uments, and were referred as indicated: Environmental Protection Agency, transmit- ting, pursuant to law, the report of a rule en- cludes 2 years aboard the Coast Guard EC–995. A communication from the Direc- titled ‘‘Approval and Promulgation of Air Cutter Hamilton, operational assign- tor of the Regulatory Management Division, Quality Implementation Plans; State of Mis- ments at two air stations, and service Environmental Protection Agency, transmit- souri; Reporting Emission Data, Emission as an MH–60T flight examiner at the ting, pursuant to law, the report of a rule en- Fees and Process Information’’ (FRL No. titled ‘‘2-Propenoic Acid, Polymer with Eth- U.S. Coast Guard Aviation Training 9924–44–Region 7) received in the Office of the enyl Acetate, Ethenylbenzene, 2-ethylhexyl Center in Mobile, AL. Lieutenant Com- President of the Senate on March 19, 2015; to 2-propenoate and ethyl 2-propenoate; Toler- mander Potter will be assigned to U.S. the Committee on Environment and Public ance Exemption’’ (FRL No. 9923–63) received Coast Guard Sector San Diego where Works. in the Office of the President of the Senate he will serve as the sector response EC–1005. A communication from the Direc- on March 19, 2015; to the Committee on Agri- tor of the Regulatory Management Division, chief. culture, Nutrition, and Forestry. I congratulate Captain Blomme and Environmental Protection Agency, transmit- EC–996. A communication from the Direc- ting, pursuant to law, the report of a rule en- thank him for his selfless and dedi- tor of the Regulatory Management Division, titled ‘‘Approval and Promulgation of Air cated service to our Nation. I wish him Environmental Protection Agency, transmit- Quality Implementation Plans; District of and his family all the best in their fu- ting, pursuant to law, the report of a rule en- Columbia; Preconstruction Requirements— ture endeavors following his retire- titled ‘‘Sodium L-lactate and Sodium DL- Nonattainment New Source Review’’ (FRL ment from the Coast Guard this spring. Lactate; Exemption from the Requirement No. 9924–57–Region 3) received in the Office of of a Tolerance’’ (FRL No. 9924–24) received in the President of the Senate on March 19, I would also like to extend my sin- the Office of the President of the Senate on cere thanks and appreciation to Com- 2015; to the Committee on Environment and March 19, 2015; to the Committee on Agri- Public Works. mander Walsh and Lieutenant Com- culture, Nutrition, and Forestry. EC–1006. A communication from the Direc- mander Potter for all of the fine work EC–997. A communication from the Direc- tor of Congressional Affairs, Nuclear Regu- they have done and for their continued tor, Defense Advanced Research Projects latory Commission, transmitting, pursuant service to our Nation. I wish them fur- Agency, transmitting, pursuant to law, the to law, the report of a rule entitled ‘‘Labora- ther success in the years to come.∑ Agency’s biennial strategic plan; to the Com- tory Investigations of Soils and Rocks for mittee on Armed Services. Engineering Analysis and Design of Nuclear f EC–998. A communication from the Under Power Plants’’ (Regulatory Guide 1.138, Revi- MESSAGE FROM THE HOUSE Secretary of Defense (Acquisition, Tech- sion 3) received during adjournment of the nology, and Logistics), transmitting, pursu- At 11:46 a.m., a message from the Senate in the Office of the President of the ant to law, the Uniform Resource Locator Senate on March 20, 2015; to the Committee House of Representatives, delivered by (URL) for the Department of Defense 2015 on Environment and Public Works. Mr. Novotny, one of its reading clerks, Major Automated Information System EC–1007. A joint communication from the announced that the House has passed (MAIS) Annual Reports (MARs) and an index Secretary of Health and Human Services and

VerDate Sep 11 2014 11:57 Jan 12, 2016 Jkt 000000 PO 00000 Frm 00041 Fmt 0624 Sfmt 0634 E:\RECORD15\MAR 15\S24MR5.REC S24MR5 DSKD7QTVN1PROD with CONG-REC-ONLINE S1780 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — SENATE March 24, 2015 the Attorney General, transmitting, pursu- Air Force nomination of Col. Randall Reed, Army nominations beginning with Eugene ant to law, an annual report relative to the to be Brigadier General. S. Alkire and ending with Patrick R. Health Care Fraud and Abuse Control Pro- Army nomination of Col. Brian J. Mennes, Staresina, which nominations were received gram for fiscal year 2014; to the Committee to be Brigadier General. by the Senate and appeared in the Congres- on Finance. Air Force nomination of Maj. Gen. Mark A. sional Record on February 25, 2015. EC–1008. A communication from the Sec- Ediger, to be Lieutenant General. Army nomination of Jacob A. Johnson, to retary of Health and Human Services, trans- Air Force nomination of Gen. Robin Rand, be Colonel. mitting, pursuant to law, the fiscal year 2014 to be General. Army nomination of Patrick Mascarenhas, report of the Department of Health and Army nomination of Brig. Gen. Jeffrey B. to be Major. Human Services’ Federal Coordinated Health Clark, to be Major General. Army nomination of Debra Mayers, to be Care Office; to the Committee on Finance. Army nomination of Col. Ronald J. Place, Major. EC–1009. A communication from the Acting to be Brigadier General. Army nomination of Dwaipayan Director, Office of Regulations and Reports Marine Corps nomination of Brig. Gen. Chakraborti, to be Major. Clearance, Social Security Administration, Burke W. Whitman, to be Major General. Army nominations beginning with Eric B. transmitting, pursuant to law, the report of Marine Corps nomination of Col. Michael Hintz and ending with Bart D. Wilkison, a rule entitled ‘‘Submission of Evidence in F. Fahey III, to be Brigadier General. which nominations were received by the Sen- Disability Claims’’ (RIN0960–AH53) received Marine Corps nominations beginning with ate and appeared in the Congressional in the Office of the President of the Senate Brig. Gen. Craig C. Crenshaw and ending Record on March 4, 2015. on March 18, 2015; to the Committee on Fi- with Brig. Gen. Craig Q. Timberlake, which Army nomination of Kathryn A. nance. nominations were received by the Senate and Spletstoser, to be Colonel. EC–1010. A communication from the Assist- appeared in the Congressional Record on Army nomination of Rachel S. Theisen, to ant Secretary, Legislative Affairs, Depart- March 4, 2015. be Major. ment of State, transmitting, pursuant to Army nomination of Col. Paul K. Hurley, Army nominations beginning with Robert law, a report relative to section 36(c) of the to be Major General. A. Blessing and ending with Paul L. Minor, Arms Export Control Act (DDTC 14–153); to Army nomination of Maj. Gen. Timothy J. which nominations were received by the Sen- the Committee on Foreign Relations. Kadavy, to be Lieutenant General. ate and appeared in the Congressional EC–1011. A communication from the Assist- Army nomination of Maj. Gen. Stephen J. Record on March 19, 2015. ant Secretary, Legislative Affairs, Depart- Townsend, to be Lieutenant General. Army nominations beginning with Joanne ment of State, transmitting, pursuant to Army nomination of Col. Tammy L. Mir- S. Martindale and ending with Charles Yost, law, a report relative to section 36(c) of the acle, to be Brigadier General. which nominations were received by the Sen- Arms Export Control Act (DDTC 14–151); to Army nomination of Col. Maria C. Powers, ate and appeared in the Congressional the Committee on Foreign Relations. to be Brigadier General. Record on March 19, 2015. EC–1012. A communication from the Direc- Navy nomination of Capt. John G. tor, Employee Services, Office of Personnel Army nomination of James L. Boggess, to Hannink, to be Rear Admiral. be Colonel. Management, transmitting, pursuant to law, Air Force nomination of Maj. Gen. Arnold the report of a rule entitled ‘‘Prevailing Rate Marine Corps nominations beginning with W. Bunch, Jr., to be Lieutenant General. Andrew J. Copeland and ending with Brian Systems; Redefinition of Certain Appro- Air Force nomination of Lt. Gen. Stephen priated Fund Federal Wage System Wage A. Lionbarger, which nominations were re- W. Wilson, to be Lieutenant General. ceived by the Senate and appeared in the Areas’’ (RIN3206–AN10) received during ad- Navy nomination of Vice Adm. James F. journment of the Senate in the Office of the Congressional Record on February 25, 2015. Caldwell, Jr., to be Vice Admiral. Navy nominations beginning with Sean M. President of the Senate on March 20, 2015; to Navy nomination of Rear Adm. Michael T. the Committee on Homeland Security and Miller and ending with Joseph B. Powell, Franken, to be Vice Admiral. which nominations were received by the Sen- Governmental Affairs. Army nomination of Maj. Gen. Joseph P. EC–1013. A communication from the Fed- ate and appeared in the Congressional DiSalvo, to be Lieutenant General. eral Liaison Officer, Patent and Trademark Record on February 25, 2015. Army nominations beginning with Brig. Office, Department of Commerce, transmit- By Mr. BARRASSO for the Committee on Gen. John W. Baker and ending with Brig. ting, pursuant to law, the report of a rule en- Indian Affairs. Gen. Flem B. Walker, Jr., which nominations titled ‘‘Changes to Implement the Hague Jonodev Osceola Chaudhuri, of Arizona, to were received by the Senate and appeared in Agreement Concerning International Reg- be Chairman of the National Indian Gaming the Congressional Record on March 19, 2015. istration of Industrial Designs’’ (RIN0651– Commission for the term of three years. Army nomination of Col. Ronald P. Clark, AC87) received during adjournment of the to be Brigadier General. (Nominations without an asterisk Senate in the Office of the President of the were reported with the recommenda- Senate on March 20, 2015; to the Committee Mr. MCCAIN. Mr. President, for the tion that they be confirmed.) on the Judiciary. Committee on Armed Services I report EC–1014. A communication from the Sec- favorably the following nomination f retary, Judicial Conference of the United lists which were printed in the INTRODUCTION OF BILLS AND States, transmitting, a report relative to the RECORDS on the dates indicated, and JOINT RESOLUTIONS Conference’s Article III judgeship rec- ommendations and corresponding draft legis- ask unanimous consent, to save the ex- The following bills and joint resolu- lation for the 114th Congress; to the Com- pense of reprinting on the Executive tions were introduced, read the first mittee on the Judiciary. Calendar that these nominations lie at and second times by unanimous con- EC–1015. A communication from the Sec- the Secretary’s desk for the informa- sent, and referred as indicated: retary, Judicial Conference of the United tion of Senators. States, transmitting, a report relative to By Mr. HELLER (for himself, Mr. REID, The PRESIDING OFFICER. Without Mr. FLAKE, and Mr. MCCAIN): bankruptcy judgeship recommendations and objection, it is so ordered. corresponding draft legislation for the 114th S. 842. A bill to amend the Intermodal Sur- Congress; to the Committee on the Judici- Air Force nominations beginning with face Transportation Efficiency Act of 1991 to ary. Korey E. Amundson and ending with Chris- extend Interstate Route 11; to the Com- EC–1016. A communication from the Dep- topher L. Young, which nominations were re- mittee on Environment and Public Works. uty Assistant Administrator of the Office of ceived by the Senate and appeared in the By Mr. BROWN (for himself, Ms. COL- Diversion Control, Drug Enforcement Agen- Congressional Record on January 26, 2015. LINS, Mr. NELSON, and Mrs. CAPITO): cy, Department of Justice, transmitting, (minus 1 nominee: Rhys William Hunt) S. 843. A bill to amend title XVIII of the pursuant to law, the report of a rule entitled Air Force nominations beginning with Social Security Act to count a period of re- ‘‘Technical Amendments to Regulation List- Christopher M. Abbott and ending with ceipt of outpatient observation services in a ing Substances Temporarily Controlled Christopher G. Zummo, which nominations hospital toward satisfying the 3-day inpa- under Schedule I of the Controlled Sub- were received by the Senate and appeared in tient hospital requirement for coverage of stances Act’’ (Docket No. DEA–406) received the Congressional Record on March 4, 2015. skilled nursing facility services under Medi- during adjournment of the Senate in the Of- Air Force nominations beginning with Ni- care; to the Committee on Finance. fice of the President of the Senate on March cole H. Armitage and ending with Shannon By Mr. MARKEY: 20, 2015; to the Committee on the Judiciary. G. Womble, which nominations were received S. 844. A bill to repeal the medical device by the Senate and appeared in the Congres- excise tax, and for other purposes; to the f sional Record on March 4, 2015. Committee on Finance. EXECUTIVE REPORTS OF Army nomination of Jacinto Zambrano, By Mr. RUBIO: COMMITTEES Jr., to be Colonel. S. 845. A bill to require the Secretary of Army nominations beginning with Cheryl the Treasury to implement security meas- The following executive reports of D. Anderson and ending with Carlton G. ures in the electronic tax return filing proc- nominations were submitted: Smith, which nominations were received by ess to prevent tax refund fraud from being By Mr. MCCAIN for the Committee on the Senate and appeared in the Congres- perpetrated with electronic identity theft; to Armed Services. sional Record on February 25, 2015. the Committee on Finance.

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