Senate Publishes Executive Communications 1 to 50 from Obama Administration on Jan. 10

WASHINGTON, Jan. 11 -- The Senate on Jan. 10 published 50 executive communications from the Obama administration:

1. EC397. A communication from the Chief of the Publications and Regulations Branch, Internal Revenue Service, Department of the Treasury, transmitting, pursuant to law, the report of a rule entitled "Regulations Relating to Information Reporting by Foreign Financial Institutions and Withholding on Certain Payments to Foreign Financial Institutions and Other Foreign Entities" ((RIN1545-BL72 and RIN1545-BN79)(TD 9809)) received in the Office of the President of the Senate on January 9, 2017; to the Committee on Finance.

2. EC396. A communication from the Chief of the Publications and Regulations Branch, Internal Revenue Service, Department of the Treasury, transmitting, pursuant to law, the report of a rule entitled "Regulations Regarding Withholding of Tax on Certain U.S. Source Income Paid to Foreign Persons, Information Reporting and Backup Withholding on Payments Made to Certain U.S. Persons, and Portfolio Interest Treatment" ((RIN1545-BL17 and RIN1545-BN74)(TD 9808)) received in the Office of the President of the Senate on January 9, 2017; to the Committee on Finance.

3. EC395. A communication from the Chief of the Publications and Regulations Branch, Internal Revenue Service, Department of the Treasury, transmitting, pursuant to law, the report of a rule entitled "Definitions and Reporting Requirements for Shareholders of Passive Foreign Investment Companies" ((RIN1545-BK66)(TD 9806)) received in the Office of the President of the Senate on January 5, 2017; to the Committee on Finance.

4. EC394. A communication from the Chief of the Publications and Regulations Branch, Internal Revenue Service, Department of the Treasury, transmitting, pursuant to law, the report of a rule entitled "Revenue Procedure 2017-3" (Rev. Proc. 2017-3) received in the Office of the President of the Senate on January 9, 2017; to the Committee on Finance.

5. EC393. A communication from the Chief of the Publications and Regulations Branch, Internal Revenue Service, Department of the Treasury, transmitting, pursuant to law, the report of a rule entitled "Revenue Procedure 2017-5" (Rev. Proc. 2017-5) received in the Office of the President of the Senate on January 9, 2017; to the Committee on Finance.

6. EC392. A communication from the Chief of the Publications and Regulations Branch, Internal Revenue Service, Department of the Treasury, transmitting, pursuant to law, the report of a rule entitled "Revenue Procedure 2017-14" (Rev. Proc. 2017-14) received in the Office of the President of the Senate on January 9, 2017; to the Committee on Finance.

7. EC391. A communication from the Chief of the Publications and Regulations Branch, Internal Revenue Service, Department of the Treasury, transmitting, pursuant to law, the report of a rule entitled "Qualified Intermediary Agreement" (Rev. Proc. 2017-15) received in the Office of the President of the Senate on January 9, 2017; to the Committee on Finance.

8. EC390. A communication from the Chief of the Publications and Regulations Branch, Internal Revenue Service, Department of the Treasury, transmitting, pursuant to law, the report of a rule entitled "Updated FFI Agreement" (Rev. Proc. 2017-16) received in the Office of the President of the Senate on January 9, 2017; to the Committee on Finance.

9. EC389. A communication from the Chief of the Publications and Regulations Branch, Internal Revenue Service, Department of the Treasury, transmitting, pursuant to law, the report of a rule entitled "Maintaining certification as a certified professional employer organization" (Rev. Proc. 2017-14) received in the Office of the President of the Senate on January 5, 2017; to the Committee on Finance.

10. EC388. A communication from the Chief of the Publications and Regulations Branch, Internal Revenue Service, Department of the Treasury, transmitting, pursuant to law, the report of a rule entitled "Section 831(b) Micro-Captive Transactions" (Notice 2017-08) received in the Office of the President of the Senate on January 9, 2017; to the Committee on Finance.

11. EC387. A communication from the Chief of the Publications and Regulations Branch, Internal Revenue Service, Department of the Treasury, transmitting, pursuant to law, the report of a rule entitled "Syndicated Conservation Easement Transactions" (Notice 2017-10) received in the Office of the President of the Senate on January 5, 2017; to the Committee on Finance.

12. EC386. A communication from the Chief of the Publications and Regulations Branch, Internal Revenue Service, Department of the Treasury, transmitting, pursuant to law, the report of a rule entitled "2017 Section 1274A CPI Adjustments" (Rev. Rul. 2016-30) received in the Office of the President of the Senate on January 5, 2017; to the Committee on Finance.

13. EC385. A communication from the Assistant Secretary for Legislation, Department of Health and Human Services, transmitting, pursuant to law, a report entitled "Report to Congress: Improving Medicare Post-Acute Care Transformation (IMPACT) Act of 2014 Strategic Plan for Accessing Race and Ethnicity Data"; to the Committee on Finance.

14. EC384. A communication from the Federal Register Liaison Officer, Alcohol and Tobacco Tax and Trade Bureau, Department of the Treasury, transmitting, pursuant to law, the report of a rule entitled "Amendments To Streamline Importation of Distilled Spirits, Wine, Beer, Malt Beverages, Tobacco Products, Processes Tobacco, and Cigarette Papers and Tubes and Facilitate Use of the International Trade Data System" (RIN1513-AC15) received during adjournment of the Senate in the Office of the President of the Senate on January 6, 2017; to the Committee on Finance.

15. EC383. A communication from the Chairman, Medicare Payment Advisory Commission, transmitting, pursuant to law, a report entitled "Medical Malpractice: Evidence on Reform Alternatives and Claims Involving Elderly Patients"; to the Committee on Finance.

16. EC382. A communication from the Assistant Secretary, Office of Fossil Energy, Department of Energy, transmitting, pursuant to law, an annual report relative to the Strategic Petroleum Reserve for calendar year 2014; to the Committee on Energy and Natural Resources.

17. EC381. 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 Procedures for Central Air Conditioners and Heat Pumps" (RIN1904-AD71) received during adjournment of the Senate in the Office of the President of Senate on January 6, 2017; to the Committee on Energy and Natural Resources.

18. EC380. 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 Procedures for Compressors" (RIN1904-AD43) received during adjournment of the Senate in the Office of the President of Senate on January 6, 2017; to the Committee on Energy and Natural Resources.

19. EC379. A communication from the Alternate Federal Register Liaison Officer, Office of the Secretary, Department of Defense, transmitting, pursuant to law, the report of a rule entitled "Department of Defense Personnel Security Program Regulation" (RIN0790-AJ55) received during adjournment of the Senate in the Office of the President of the Senate on January 6, 2017; to the Committee on Armed Services.

20. EC378. A communication from the Alternate Federal Register Liaison Officer, Office of the Secretary, Department of Defense, transmitting, pursuant to law, the report of a rule entitled "DoD Freedom of Information Act (FOIA) Program" (RIN0790-AI24) received during adjournment of the Senate in the Office of the President of the Senate on January 6, 2017; to the Committee on Armed Services.

21. EC377. A communication from the Administrator of the Specialty Crops Program, Agricultural Marketing Service, Department of Agriculture, transmitting, pursuant to law, the report of a rule entitled "Revisions to Inspection Application Requirements" (Docket No. AMS-SC-16-0063) received during adjournment of the Senate in the Office of the President of the Senate on January 6, 2017; to the Committee on Agriculture, Nutrition, and Forestry.

22. EC376. A communication from the Attorney Advisor, Federal Highway Administration, Department of Transportation, transmitting, pursuant to law, the report of a rule entitled "Metropolitan Planning Organization Coordination and Planning Area Reform" (RIN2125-AF68) received in the Office of the President of the Senate on January 4, 2017; to the Committee on Banking, Housing, and Urban Affairs.

23. EC375. A communication from the Paralegal, Federal Transit Administration, Department of Transportation, transmitting, pursuant to law, the report of a rule entitled "Metropolitan Planning Organization Coordination and Planning Area Reform" (RIN2132-AB28) received in the Office of the President of the Senate on January 4, 2017; to the Committee on Banking, Housing, and Urban Affairs.

24. EC374. A communication from the Regulatory Specialist of the Legislative and Regulatory Activities Division, Office of the Comptroller of the Currency, Department of the Treasury, transmitting, pursuant to law, the report of a rule entitled "Industrial and Commercial Metals" (RIN1557-AD93) received during adjournment of the Senate in the Office of the President of the Senate on January 6, 2017; to the Committee on Banking, Housing, and Urban Affairs.

25. EC373. A communication from the Regulatory Specialist of the Legislative and Regulatory Activities Division, Office of the Comptroller of the Currency, Department of the Treasury, transmitting, pursuant to law, the report of a rule entitled "Receiverships for Uninsured National Banks" (RIN1557-AE07) received in the Office of the President of the Senate on January 9, 2017; to the Committee on Banking, Housing, and Urban Affairs.

26. EC372. A communication from the Regulatory Specialist of the Legislative and Regulatory Activities Division, Office of the Comptroller of the Currency, Department of the Treasury, transmitting, pursuant to law, the report of a rule entitled "Availability of Information Under the Freedom of Information Act" (RIN1557-AE12) received in the Office of the President of the Senate on January 4, 2017; to the Committee on Banking, Housing, and Urban Affairs.

27. EC371. A communication from the Director of Legislative Affairs, Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation, transmitting, pursuant to law, the report of a rule entitled "Rules of Practice and Procedure" (RIN3064-AE52) received in the Office of the President of the Senate on January 5, 2017; to the Committee on Banking, Housing, and Urban Affairs.

28. EC370. A communication from the Archivist of the United States, National Archives and Records Administration, transmitting, pursuant to law, a report on the gift of a Learning Center and other physical improvements for the Gerald R. Ford Presidential Museum in Grand Rapids, Michigan ; to the Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs.

29. EC369. A communication from the Senior Procurement Executive, Office of Acquisition Policy, General Services Administration, transmitting, pursuant to law, the report of a rule entitled "General Services Administration Acquisition Regulation (GSAR); Fair Opportunity Complaints on GSA Contracts" (RIN3090-AJ79) received in the Office of the President of the Senate on January 9, 2017; to the Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs.

30. EC368. A communication from the Chairman of the Council of the District of Columbia, transmitting, pursuant to law, a report on D.C. Act 21-582, "Planning Actively for Comprehensive Education Facilities Amendment Act of 2016"; to the Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs.

31. EC367. A communication from the Chairman of the Council of the District of Columbia, transmitting, pursuant to law, a report on D.C. Act 21-581, "Protecting Students Digital Privacy Act of 2016"; to the Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs.

32. EC366. A communication from the Chairman of the Council of the District of Columbia, transmitting, pursuant to law, a report on D.C. Act 21-580, "Foster Parents Statement of Rights and Responsibilities Amendment Act of 2016"; to the Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs.

33. EC365. A communication from the Chairman of the Council of the District of Columbia, transmitting, pursuant to law, a report on D.C. Act 21-579, "Georgia Avenue Retail Priority Area Temporary Amendment Act of 2016"; to the Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs.

34. EC364. A communication from the Chairman of the Council of the District of Columbia, transmitting, pursuant to law, a report on D.C. Act 21-578, "Sale of Synthetic Drugs Amendment Act of 2016"; to the Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs.

35. EC363. A communication from the Chairman of the Council of the District of Columbia, transmitting, pursuant to law, a report on D.C. Act 21-577, "Death with Dignity Act of 2016"; to the Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs.

36. EC362. A communication from the Chairman of the Council of the District of Columbia, transmitting, pursuant to law, a report on D.C. Act 21-571, "Student Loan Ombudsman Establishment and Servicing Regulation Amendment Act of 2016"; to the Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs.

37. EC361. A communication from the Chairman of the Council of the District of Columbia, transmitting, pursuant to law, a report on D.C. Act 21-570, "Department of Consumer and Regulatory Affairs Community Partnership Amendment Act of 2016"; to the Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs.

38. EC360. A communication from the Chairman of the Council of the District of Columbia, transmitting, pursuant to law, a report on D.C. Act 21-569, "Specialty License Plate Amendment Act of 2016"; to the Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs.

39. EC359. A communication from the Chairman of the Council of the District of Columbia, transmitting, pursuant to law, a report on D.C. Act 21-568, "Strengthening Youth Services and Rehabilitation Amendment Act of 2016"; to the Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs.

40. EC358. A communication from the Chairman of the Council of the District of Columbia, transmitting, pursuant to law, a report on D.C. Act 21-567, "Relocation Expenses Recoupment and Lien Authority Amendment Act of 2016"; to the Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs.

41. EC357. A communication from the Chairman of the Council of the District of Columbia, transmitting, pursuant to law, a report on D.C. Act 21-566, "Residential Lease Clarification Amendment Act of 2016"; to the Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs.

42. EC356. A communication from the Chairman of the Council of the District of Columbia, transmitting, pursuant to law, a report on D.C. Act 21-565, "Medical Marijuana Omnibus Amendment Act of 2016"; to the Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs.

43. EC355. A communication from the Chairman of the Council of the District of Columbia, transmitting, pursuant to law, a report on D.C. Act 21-564, "Automatic Voter Registration Amendment Act of 2016"; to the Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs.

44. EC354. A communication from the Chairman of the Council of the District of Columbia, transmitting, pursuant to law, a report on D.C. Act 21-563, "Public School Nurse Assignment Temporary Amendment Act of 2016"; to the Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs.

45. EC353. A communication from the Chairman of the Council of the District of Columbia, transmitting, pursuant to law, a report on D.C. Act 21-562, "Revised Wage Theft Prevention Clarification Temporary Amendment Act of 2016"; to the Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs.

46. EC352. A communication from the Chairman of the Council of the District of Columbia, transmitting, pursuant to law, a report on D.C. Act 21-561, "Extension of Time to Dispose of the Stevens School Temporary Amendment Act of 2016"; to the Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs.

47. EC351. A communication from the Chairman of the Council of the District of Columbia, transmitting, pursuant to law, a report on D.C. Act 21-560, "Food, Environmental, and Economic Development in the District of Columbia Amendment Act of 2016"; to the Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs.

48. EC350. A communication from the Chairman of the Council of the District of Columbia, transmitting, pursuant to law, a report on D.C. Act 21-559, "Department of Motor Vehicles Extension of Deadlines Amendment Act of 2016"; to the Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs.

49. EC349. A communication from the Chairman of the Council of the District of Columbia, transmitting, pursuant to law, a report on D.C. Act 21-558, "Charitable Solicitations Relief Amendment Act of 2016"; to the Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs.

50. EC348. A communication from the Chairman of the Council of the District of Columbia, transmitting, pursuant to law, a report on D.C. Act 21-557, "Feminine Hygiene and Diaper Sales Tax Exemption Amendment Act of 2016"; to the Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs.

Additional Executive Communications were issued on Jan. 10. See separate file.

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