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NEIL ABERCROMBIE1ST DISTRICT, HAWAII

March 14, 2008The Honorable David R. Obey, ChairThe Honorable Jerry Lewis, Ranking MemberCommittee on AppropriationsH218, The Capitol

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I am requesting funding for Testing of Polymeric Hydrogels for Radiation in fiscal year 2009. Theentity to receive funding for this project is Cellular Bioengineering Inc., located at 1946 Young Street,suite 480, Honolulu, HI 96826. The funding would be used for testing the Decon 188 Hydrogel to beused by the Department of Energy for radiation decontamination. I certify that neither I nor myspouse has any financial interest in this project.

Neil Aberc ombieMember of ongress

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I am requesting funding allupe Stream, Oahu, HI in fiscal year 2009. The entity to receivefunding for this project is the US Army Corps of Engineers- Honolulu District, located at Bldg. 230,CEPOH-DE, Fort Shafter, HI 96858-5440. The funding would be used for the completion of thePreconstruction Engineering Design investigation for Wailupe Stream. I certify that neither I nor myspouse has any financial interest in this project.

Neil Abercro bieMember of Congress

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March 14, 2008The Honorable David R. Obey, ChairThe Honorable Jerry Lewis, Ranking MemberCommittee on AppropriationsH218, The Capitol

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NATURAL RESOURCES

I am requesting funding for elopment of High Yield Feedstock and Biomass ConversionTechnology in fiscal year 2009. The entity to receive funding for this project is the College of TropicalAgriculture and Human Resources, located at 3050 Maile Way, Gilmore Hall 202, Honolulu, HI96822. The funding would be used for researching the best biomass feedstock and productionprocess for Hawaii's climate and weather. I certify that neither I nor my spouse has any financialinterest in this project.

ORIGINATED FROM:[B"WASHINGTON OFFICE: 1502 LONGWORTH HOUSE OFFICE BUILDING, WASHINGTON, D.C. 20515 (202) 225-2726 / 225-4580 FAXo HOME OFFICE: ROOM 4-104, 300 ALA MOANA BLVD., HONOLULU, HAWAII 96850 1808) 5412570 / 533-0133 FAXHomepage: http://www.house.gov abercrombie/ E-mail: neil ,[email protected]

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I a requesting funding for la Wai Canal, Oahu, HI in fiscal year 2009. The entity to receive fundingfor this project is the US Army Corps of Engineers- Honolulu District, located at Bldg. 230, CEPOHDE, Fort Shafter, HI 96858-5440. The funding would be used for the completion of the Ala Wai Canalfeasibility study on the watershed-wide project including flood mitigation measures and ecosystemrestoration. I certify that neither I nor my spouse has any financial interest in this project.

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March 13,2008The Honorable David R. Obey, ChairThe Honorable Jerry Lewis, Ranking MemberCommittee on AppropriationsH218, The CapitolWashington, D.C. 20515Dear Chair Obey and Ranking Member Lewis:

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I am requesting funding for the Green Vehicle Depot in fiscal year 2009. The entity to receive fundingfor this project is the Town of North Hempstead, located at 220 North Plandome Road, Manhasset,NY 11030. The funding would be used for the design, engineering and construction of thephotovoltaic solar energy system to power the Depot and support plug-in hybrid charging of thevehicles and buses. I certify that neither I nor my spouse has any financial interest in this project.

Sincerely,

Gary L_ AckermanMember 9f Congress


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March 19, 2008

Chairman David Obey Ranking Member Jerry Lewis

House Appropriations Committee House Appropriations Committee

H-218, the Capitol 1016 Longworth House Office BuildingWashington, DC 20515 Washington, DC 20515

Dear Chairman Obey & Ranking Member Lewis:

I am requesting funding for the Mobile Turning Basin in fiscal year 2009. The entity toreceive funding for this project is the U.S. Corps of Engineers Mobile District Office at P.O.

Box 2288, Mobile, AL. The funding would be used to construct a turning basin on the lowerharbor of the Port of Mobile. I certify that neither I nor my spouse has any direct financial

interest in this project.

Consistent with the Republican Leaderships policy on earmarks, I hereby certify that to the

best of my knowledge this request (1) is not directed to an entity or program that will benamed after a sitting Member of Congress; (2) is not intended to be used by an entity to

secure funds for other entities unless the use of funding is consistent with the specifiedpurpose of the earmark; and (3) meets or exceeds all statutory requirements for matching

funds where applicable. I further certify that should this request be included in the bill, I will

place a statement in the Congressional Record describing how the funds will be spent andjustifying the use of federal taxpayer funds.

Sincerely,

ARobert B. Aderholt


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ROBERT B. ADERHOLT4TH DtI'TlUCT. AuBAMA

1433 LONGWOftTH HOUSE OFACE BUILDINGWASHINGTON, DC 20515TELEPHONE: (202)225-4876WEB PAGe: www.house.gov/aderholt

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Washington, leQ: 20515March 19, 2008

Chairman David ObeyHouse Appropriations CommitteeH-218, the CapitolWashington, DC 20515

Ranking Member Jerry LewisHouse Appropriations Committee1016 Longworth House Office BuildingWashington, DC 20515

Dear Chairman Obey & Ranking Member Lewis:I am requesting funding for the Tennessee-Tombigbee Waterway in fiscal year 2009. Theentity to receive funding for this project is the U.S. Corps of Engineers Mobile DistrictOffice at P.O. Box 2288, Mobile, AL. The funding would be used to construct a turningbasin on the lower harbor of the Port of Mobile. I certify that neither I nor my spouse hasany direct financial interest in this project.Consistent with the Republican Leadership's policy on earmarks, I hereby certify that to thebest ofmy knowledge this request (1) is not directed to an entity or program that will benamed after a sitting Member ofCongress; (2) is not intended to be used by an entity tosecure funds for other entities unless the use of funding is consistent with the specifiedpurpose of the earmark; and (3) meets or exceeds all statutory requirements for matchingfunds where applicable. I further certify that should this request be included in the bill, I willplace a statement in the Congressional Record describing how the funds will be spent andjustifying the use of federal taxpayer funds.

247 CARL ELlIon BUILDING1710 AlASAMAAvENUEJASPeR. Al 35501Teu:PHONE : (205) 221-2310

205 FOURTH AVENUE NESUITE 104CULLMAN, Al 35055TELEPHONE' (256) 734-6043

Sincerely,

Robert B. Aderholt

107 FeDERAL BUILDING600 BROAD STREETGADSDEN, Al 35901TELEPHONE: (256) 546-0201

MORGAN COUNTY COURTHOUSeP.O. 80)( 668DECATUR . AL 35602TELEPHONE : (256)350-4093


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ROBERT B. ADERHOLT4,," DISTRlCT, ALuAM ..

1433 LONGWORTH HOUSE OFFICE BuiLDINGWASHINGTON, DC 20515TeLEPHONE: (202)225-4876WEe PAGE: www.house.gov/ederholt

COMMllTEE ON APPROPRIATIONSCOMMISSION ON SECURITY ANDCOOPERATION IN EUROPE

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llDashingtDn I I ) ~ 20515March 19,2008

Chairman David ObeyHouse Appropriations CommitteeH-218, the CapitolWashington, DC 20515

Ranking Member Jerry LewisHouse Appropriations Committee1016 Longworth House Office BuildingWashington, DC 20515

Dear Chairman Obey & Ranking Member Lewis:I am requesting funding for the Tennessee-Tombigbee Waterway Wildlife Mitigation Fundin fiscal year 2009. The entity to receive funding for this project is the U.S. Corps ofEngineers Mobile District Office at P.O. Box 2288, Mobile, AL. The funding would be usedto construct a turning basin on the lower harbor of the Port of Mobile. I certify that neither Inor my spouse has any direct financial interest in this project.Consistent with the Republican Leadership's policy on earmarks, I hereby certify that to thebest of my knowledge this request (I) is not directed to an entity or program that will benamed after a sitting Member ofCongress; (2) is not intended to be used by an entity tosecure funds for other entities unless the use of funding is consistent with the specifiedpurpose of the earmark; and (3) meets or exceeds all statutory requirements for matchingfunds where applicable. I further certify that should this request be included in the bill, I willplace a statement in the Congressional Record describing how the funds will be spent andjustifying the use of federal taxpayer funds.

247 CARL ELLIOTT BUILDING1710 ALABAMA AVENUE

J,.t.SPEA, AL 35501T E L i ~ N E (205) 221-2310205 FOURTH AVENUE NESUITE 104

CULLMAN , AL 35055TELEPHONE: (256) 734-6043

Sincerely,

Robert B. Aderholt

107 FeDERAL BUILDING600 BAOAD STREET

GADSDEN, AL 35901TeU::PMONE: (256) 54&-0201

MORGAN COUNTY COURTHOUSEP.O. Bo x 668DecATVR , AL 35602TELEPHONE : (256) 350-4093


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ROBERT B. ADERHOLT4T H DISTRIC't. ALA8AMA

1433 LONGWORTH HOUSE OFACE BUILDINGWASHINGTON , DC 20515TELEPHON!: (202) 225-4876WEB PAG!: www.house.govladarhoh

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COOPERATION IN EUROPE

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Chainnan David ObeyHouse Appropriations CommitteeH-218, the CapitolWashington, DC 20515

Ranking Member Jerry LewisHouse Appropriations Committee1016 Longworth House Office Bui IdingWashington, DC 20515

Dear Chainnan Obey & Ranking Member Lewis:I am requesting funding for the Black Warrior-Tombigbee Waterway in fiscal year 2009.The entity to receive funding for this project is the U.S. Corps of Engineers Mobile DistrictOffice at P.O. Box 2288, Mobile, AL. The funding would be used to construct a turningbasin on the lower harbor of the Port of Mobile. I certify that neither I nor my spouse hasany direct financial interest in this project.Consistent with the Republican Leadership's policy on earmarks, I hereby certify that to thebest of my knowledge this request (I ) is not directed to an entity or program that will benamed after a sitting Member of Congress; (2) is not intended to be used by an entity tosecure funds for other entities unless the use of funding is consistent with the specifiedpurpose of the earmark; and (3) meets or exceeds all statutory requirements for matchingfunds where applicable. I further certify that should this request be included in the bill, I willplace a statement in the Congressional Record describing how the funds will be spent andjustifying the use offederal taxpayer funds.

247 CARL ELLIOTT BUILDING1710 ALABAMA AVENueJASPER. Al 35501TELEPHONe: (205) 221-2310

205 FOURTH AveNue NESUITE 104CULLMAN, AL 35055TeLEPHoNE: (256) 734-6043

Sincerely,

Robert B. Aderholt

107 FEDERAL BUILDING600 BROAD STREETGADSDEN, AL 35901TELEPHONE: (25B) 546-0201

MORGAN COUNTY COURTHOUSEP.O, Box 668DeCATUR, AL 35602TELEPHONe: (256) 350-4093


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March 19, 2008

Chairman David Obey Ranking Member Jerry LewisHouse Appropriations Committee House Appropriations CommitteeH-218, the Capitol 1016 Longworth House Office BuildingWashington, DC 20515 Washington, DC 20515


I am requesting funding for the Alabama Power Integrated Distribution Management Systemin fiscal year 2009. The entity to receive funding for this project is Southern Company,located at Southern Company, 600 North 18th Street 14N-8195, P.O. Box 2641,Birmingham, AL 35291. The funding would be used for an integrated set of informationsystems needed to operate an electric distribution system. IDMS projects reductions of 30%in outage time and $10 million in annual loss via optimized operation and design of thepower distribution network. I certify that neither I nor my spouse has any direct financial

interest in this project.

Consistent with the Republican Leaderships policy on earmarks, I hereby certify that to thebest of my knowledge this request (1) is not directed to an entity or program that will benamed after a sitting Member of Congress; (2) is not intended to be used by an entity tosecure funds for other entities unless the use of funding is consistent with the specifiedpurpose of the earmark; and (3) meets or exceeds all statutory requirements for matchingfunds where applicable. I further certify that should this request be included in the bill, I willplace a statement in the Congressional Record describing how the funds will be spent andjustifying the use of federal taxpayer funds.

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March 19, 2008

Chairman David Obey Ranking Member Jerry LewisHouse Appropriations Committee House Appropriations CommitteeH-218, the Capitol 1016 Longworth House Office BuildingWashington, DC 20515 Washington, DC 20515


I am requesting funding for the Green Campus Initiative Phase II in fiscal year 2009. Theentity to receive funding for this project is University of North Alabama, located at OneHarrison Plaza, UNA Box 5004, Florence, AL 35632-0001. The funding would be used toupgrade energy systems, windows, to save money, conserve energy, reduce pollution, andexplore possible alternative sources of energy for campus use. The request is for 100 yrs oldWesleyan Hall and its annex. I certify that neither I nor my spouse has any direct financialinterest in this project.

Consistent with the Republican Leaderships policy on earmarks, I hereby certify that to thebest of my knowledge this request (1) is not directed to an entity or program that will benamed after a sitting Member of Congress; (2) is not intended to be used by an entity tosecure funds for other entities unless the use of funding is consistent with the specifiedpurpose of the earmark; and (3) meets or exceeds all statutory requirements for matchingfunds where applicable. I further certify that should this request be included in the bill, I willplace a statement in the Congressional Record describing how the funds will be spent andjustifying the use of federal taxpayer funds.

Sincerely,

ARobert B. Aderholt


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W. TODD AKIN20 DISTRICT, MISSOURI

11 7 CANNON HOUSE OFFICE BUILDINGWASHINGTON. DC 20515

1202) 225-2561

301 SOVEREIGN COURT, SUITE 201ST. LOUIS, MO 63011

1314) 590-0029

P.O. Bo x 519ST. CHARLES, MO 63302

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w m a ~ b l n g t o n , j!l(IC 20515March 18, 2008

The Honorable David Obey, ChairmanHouse Appropriations CommitteeH-218, The CapitolWashington DC 20515The Honorable Jerry Lewis, Ranking MemberHouse Appropriations Committee1016 LongworthWashington DC 20515

Dear Chairman Obey and Ranking Member Lewis,

COMMITTEESARMED SERVICES

SCIENCESMALL BUSINESS

CHAIRMAN, SUBCOMMITTEE ONWORKFORCE, EMPOWERMENT, AN D

GOVERNMENT PROGRAMS

E-Mail:rep.akin@mai!.house.go v

Website:http://www.house.gov/akin

I am requesting funding in the FY09 Energy and Water Appropriations bill, Army Corps ofEngineers, Construction account for the Chesterfield, MO project. The entity to receive fundingfor this project is the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, St. Louis District, 1222 Spruce Street, St.Louis, MO 63103. It is my understanding that the funding would be used to construct theBaxter Road closure structure and design the Walnut Grove flood wall at Long Road. I certifythat this project does not have a direct and foreseeable effect on the pecuniary interests of meor my spouse.Consistent with the Republican Leadership's policy on earmarks, I hereby certify that to the bestof my knowledge this request (1) is not directed to an entity or program that will be named aftera sitting Member of Congress; (2) is not intended to be used by an entity to secure funds forother entities unless the use of funding is consistent with the specified purpose of the earmark;and (3) meets or exceeds all statutory requirements for matching funds where applicable. Ifurther certify that should this request be included in the bill, I will place a statement in theCongressional Record describing how the funds will be spent and justifying the use of federaltaxpayer funds.

FY09 EW - Form B (Member Cert)(Chfld).doc

Sincerely,

W. Todd AkinMember of CongressSecond District, Missouri

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11 7 CANNON HOUSE OFFICE BUILDINGWASHINGTON, DC 20515

(202) 225-2561


(314) 590-0029

P.O. Box 519ST. CHARLES, MO 63302

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COMM1TIEESARMED SERVICES


CHAIRMAN, SUBCOMMITIEE ONWORKFORCE, EMPOWERMENT, AND

GOVERNMENT PROGRAMS

E-Mail:rep.akin ( ~ m a i L h o u s e . g o v


I am requesting funding in the FY09 Energy and Water Appropriations bill, Army Corps ofEngineers, Operations & Maintenance account for the project called "MISS River Btwn MORiver and Minneapolis (MVS Portion), IL." The entity to receive funding for this project is theU.S. Army Corps of Engineers, St. Louis District, 1222 Spruce Street, St. Louis, MO 63103. Itis my understanding that the funding would be used for Operations and Maintenance of theproject as well as for deferred maintenance at Dams 24 and 25, Lock 25, Lock 26 (Mel Price),and for erosion repair on the Clarksville riverfront. I certify that this project does not have adirect and foreseeable effect on the pecuniary interests ofme or my spouse.Consistent with the Republican Leadership's policy on earmarks, I hereby certify that to the bestof my knowledge this request (1) is not directed to an entity or program that will be named aftera sitting Member of Congress; (2) is not intended to be used by an entity to secure funds forother entities unless the use of funding is consistent with the specified purpose of the earmark;and (3) meets or exceeds all statutory requirements for matching funds where applicable. Ifurther certify that should this request be included in the bill, I will place a statement in theCongressional Record describing how the funds will be spent and justifying the use of federaltaxpayer funds.

FY09 EW - Form B (Member Cert)(MS River btwn MO Rvr-MN).doc

Sincerely,9 C ) W L ~ W. Todd AkinMember of CongressSecond District, Missouri



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GOVERNMENT PROGRAMS

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I am requesting funding in the FY09 Energy and Water Appropriations bill, Army Corps ofEngineers, Construction account for the project called "Upper Miss River - Illinois WW System,IL, IA, MN, MO & WI." The entity to receive funding for this project is the U.S. Army Corps ofEngineers, Rock Island District, located at Clock Tower Building, P.O. Box 2004, Rock Island,Illinois 61204-2004. It is my understanding that the funding would be used to begin constructionof new 1,200 foot lock chambers at Locks 20, 21, 22, 24, 25, LaGrange and Peoria; toimplement small-scale navigation aids; and to begin ecosystem restoration projects along theMississippi River and Illinois Waterway. I certify that this project does not have a direct andforeseeable effect on the pecuniary interests of me or my spouse.Consistent with the Republican Leadership's policy on earmarks, I hereby certify that to the bestof my knowledge this request (1) is not directed to an entity or program that will be named aftera sitting Member of Congress; (2) is not intended to be used by an entity to secure funds forother entities unless the use of funding is consistent with the specified purpose of the earmark;and (3) meets or exceeds all statutory requirements for matching funds where applicable. Ifurther certify that should this request be included in the bill, I will place a statement in theCongressional Record describing how the funds will be spent and justifying the use of federaltaxpayer funds.

FY09 EW - Form B (Member Cert)(Upper MS Rvr -IL WW).doc

Sincerely,c:t9 .Cc4c

W. Todd AkinMember of CongressSecond District, Missouri



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RODNEY ALEXANDER5TH DISTRICT, LOUISIANA

COMMITTEE ON APPROPRIATIOSUBCOMMlffiES:

AGRICULTUREFINANCIAL SERVICES

WASHINGTON316 CANNON HOUSE OFFICE BUILDINGWASHINGTON, DC 20515

COMMITTEE ON THE BUDGET{202) 225-8490

FAX; (202) 225--5639 \!Congregg of tbe miniteb ~ t a t e g 1!)(luse (If l\epresentatibes

March 17, 2008The Honorable David R. Obey, ChairThe Honorable Jerry Lewis, Ranking MemberCommittee on AppropriationsH218, The CapitolWashington, D.C. 20515Dear Chair Obey and Ranking Member Lewis:I am requesting funding for Lake Providence Harbor, Louisiana in fiscal year2009 . The entity to receive funding for this project is Lake Providence PortCommission located at 409 Port Road, Lake Providence, LA 71254. The fundingwould be used for annual dredge maintenance. I certify that neither I nor myspouse has any financial interest in this projectConsistent with the Republican Leadership's policy on earmarks, I hereby certifythat to the best of my knowledge this request (1) is not directed to an entity orprogram named or will be named after a sitting Member of Congress (exceptionmust be justified here); (2) is not intended for a "front" or "pass through" entity;and (3) meets or exceeds all statutory requirements for matching funds whereapplicable I further certify that should this request be included in the bill, I willplace a statement in the Congressional Record describing how the funds will bespent and justifying the use of federal taxpayer funds.Sincerely,

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RODNEY ALEXANDER5TH DISTRICT LOUISIANA

COMMITTEE ON APPROPRIATIONSUBCOMMITTEES:

AGRICULTUREFINANCIAL SERVICES

WASHINGTON316 CANNON HOUSE OFFICE BUILDINGWASHINGTON, DC 20515 COMMITTEE ON THE BUDGET

(202) 225--8490FAX: (202) 225--5639 QCongreS'S' of tbe mniteb ~ t a t e S '

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March 17,2008The Honorable David R Obey, ChairThe Honorable Jerry Lewis, Ranking MemberCommittee on AppropriationsH218, The CapitolWashington, D. G.. 20515Dear Chair Obey and Ranking Member Lewis:I am requesting funding for the Mississippi River Levees Project in fiscal year2009. The entity to receive funding for this project is U .8. Army Corps ofEngineers, located at 7400 Leake Avenue, New Orleans, LA 70118-3651. Thefunding would be used for raising of deficient portions of the Mississippi Riverlevees. I certify that neither I nor my spouse has any financial interest in thisprojectConsistent with the Republican Leadership's policy on earmarks, I hereby certifythat to the best of my knowledge this request (1) is not directed to an entity orprogram named or will be named after a sitting Member of Congress (exceptionmust be justified here); (2) is not intended for a "front" or "pass through" entity;and (3) meets or exceeds all statutory requirements for matching funds whereapplicable. I further certify that should this request be included in the bill, I willplace a statement in the Congressional Record describing how the funds will bespent and justifying the use of federal taxpayer funds

: ~ , ~ ember of Congress

ALEXANDRIA MONROE1412 CENTRE COURT SUITE 402

ALEXANDRIA, LA 71301(318) 445-0818

1900 STUBBS AVENUE, SUITEMONROE, LA 71201

(318) 322-3500FAX: (318) 445-3776 FAX: (318) 322-3577

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THOMAS HALLEN1ST DISTRICT OF MAINE

1127 LONGWORTH HOUSE OFFICE BUILDINGWASHINGTON, DC 20515

(202) 225-6116

COMMITIEE ON THE BUDGETCOMMITIEE ONENERGY AND COMMERCE

SUBCOMMITTEES:HEALTH

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The Honorable David ObeyChairmanCommittee on AppropriationsH-218 United States CapitolWashington, DC 20515Dear Chairman Obey and Ranking Member Lewis:

March 19,2008The Honorable Jerry LewisRanking MemberCommittee on Appropriations1016 Longworth HOBWashington, DC 20515

I am requesting funding for Camp Ellis in Fiscal Year 2009. The entity to receivefunding for this project is the Army Corps ofEngineers, located at 696 Virginia Road,Concord, Massachusetts 01742. The funding would be used to complete engineering onAlternative 25A to modify a federal jet ty on the Saco River . I c e r t i ~ y that neither I normy spouse has any financial interest in this proj ect.

Thank you for your consideration of this request. If you have any questions,please contact me, or Sarah Baldwin ofmy staff; at (202) 225-6116.Sincerely,

Tom AlIenMember ofCongress



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JASON ALTMIRE4TH DISTRICT, f'1:NNSYLVANIA

COM M ITTEE ONEDUCATION AND LA BOR

H ~ A L l l f Y FAMIUES AND COMMUNIl1ES

CO MM ITIEE ONSM ALL BUSINESSc ....._. NVSTlOATlO NSAND OvIISiGHTRfGU .....T'IOHS. H E A L n t C N I ~ AND TfIAO(

COMMITIEE ONTRANSPORTAT ION ANDINFRASTRUCTURE

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JASON ALTMIRE4TH D ISTRICT, PENNSYLVANIA

COMMITIEE ONEDUCATION AN D LABORH I G H E ~ EDUCATION, LJfHONG t fAANING,

..,. 0 COMPETmVtN{SSHEAl'niY F" MIUES AND COMMUNmn

COMMITIEE ONSMALL BUSINESSC t u Y ~ M , o , H , INVtSTlG"TlGNSANO Ov(ASIGHT

RlGlJI...IollONS, HEA\.THCOJIt, ANO T""O

COMM ITIEEONTRANSPORTATION ANDINFRASTRUCTURE

ECONOMIC DvElOPMENT, Pueuc 8u,u)ltls, ANOeME RGENCY Ml.NAGEMENT

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JASON ALTMIRE4TH DISTRICT, PENNSY\.VAN IA

COMMlnEE ONEDUCATION AND LABORHIGHER EOI..ICATION, I.Jf lLONG l E A ~ N I N Q ,

AND COMPlllTMNaSH U . ~ l H V FAMILIES M il COMMUNIlI(S

COM MITTEE ONSMALL BUSINESSC ~ M A H , lNVlSllGA110NS AND ()v(RSIGHl

R(GIXATlCiNS, HAllltCAl\( , ANO TRADE

COMMITIEE ONTRANSPORTATION ANDINFRASTRUCTUREHIGHWAVS ANO TRANSIT

ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT, Pu8uc BuIlD INGS, ANO

~ o n g r e ~ ~ of tbe WnitdJ $ t a t e ~ j!)ouse of l\epresentatibesmtasbington, I I ~ 20515

March 12, 2008The Honorable David R. Obey, ChairThe Honorable Jerry Lewis, Ranking MemberCommittee on AppropriationsH218, The CapitolWashington, D.C. 20515Dear Chair Obey and Ranking Member Lewis:

1419l0NGWORTIl BUILDINGWASHINGTON, DC 20515(202) 225-2565

FAX: (202) 226-2274DISTRICT OFFICES:2110 M cLEAN STREETAUOUIPPA, PA 15001(724) 378-0928

FAX: (724) 378-61712124 FREEPORT ROAD

NATRONA H EIGHTS, PA 15065(724) 226-1304FAX: (724) 226-1308

I am requesting funding for the Upper Ohio River Navigation Study in fiscal year 2009. The entity toreceive funding for this project is the Army Corps of Engineers , Pittsburgh District, located at 1000Liberty Avenue, Pittsburgh, PA 15222. The funding would be used for a study of the Emsworth ,Dashields, and Montgomery Locks and Dams. The study will determine the best plan for maintainingsafe, reliable, efficient, and environmentally sustainable navigation of the Upper Ohio River. I certifythat ne ither I nor my spouse has any financial interest in this project.

J ~ s o n Altmireember of Congress


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JASON AL TM IRE4TH D ISTRICT, PENNSYLVANIA

COMMITIEE ONEDUCATION AND LABORHtGI1[I' ECM..ICAnoH.l.JfHONG LEAIIHIHG,

AND CoMPmMHfSSH E A ~ T H Y FAMILKS AHD COMMUHlnES

COMM ITTEE ONSMALL BUSINESSCI1AlIIMAN. IHVSll(lAll(ItIS AND OvE"SIG'"

RE GUl.ATlOHS, H E A ~ T H C M f . AND TIIAOE

COMM ITTEE ONTRANSPORTATION ANDINFRASTRUCTUREH I(lIfWAY S #1 0 TI\O,NSIT

ECONOMIC Dl!v!loPMeN't, PU8!.1C BU II.DIHGS. AHDEM[R(lENCY MAN.o.oUlEN'T

( t C o n g r e ~ ~ of tue Wnitdl ~ t a t e ~ J!.)ou%e of l\epre%entatibe%Mia%btngton, l)(IC 20515

March 12, 2008The Honorable David R. Obey, ChairThe Honorable Jerry Lewis, Ranking MemberCommittee on AppropriationsH218, The CapitolWashington, D.C. 20515Dear Chair Obey and Ranking Member Lewis:

1419 LONGWORTH BUILOINGWASH INGTON. DC 20515(202) 225-2565fAX: (202) 226-2274DISTRICT OFFICES:2110 McLEAN STREETAUOUIPPA, PA 15001

172 4 ) 378-0928fAX: (724) 378-61712124 FREEPORT ROAD

NAmoNA HE IGHTS, PA 15065(724) 226-1304FAX: (724) 226--1308

I am requesting funding for IR Switchable Building Technologies in fiscal year 2009. The entity toreceive funding for this project is PPG Industries, located at 4325 Rosanna Drive, Allison Park, PA15101 . The funding would be used for the development of breakthrough technology to enable smartcoatings to react to temperature change, to absorb or repel heat as needed, and help reducegreenhouse gas emissions from buildings. I certify that neither I nor my spouse has any financialinterest in this project.

S i n c e r e

Jason AltmireMember of Congress


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JASON AlTMIRE4TH DI$TRICT , PENN$VLV""NIA

COMMITIEE ONEDUCATION AND LABORH ~ ( " EOUCAnON, LJFUOI\IG U .... WING.

NfO COMI'lTmII'ENESSHEJIILTHY FAMlUl'iS A..o COw.oUNrnES

COMMITIEE ONSMAll BUSINESSCtiA''' .....N, INVESTIGATIONS AHO Ovt;II.SIGHTREGUl.ATlONS, HEAl.THCAllf , ....NO TRAOE

COMM ITIEE ONTRANSPORTATION ANDINFRASTRUCTUREH'OHWIIYS IINO TI\IINSI1

ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT, PUBlI C IX,I'LO'NGS. IINOEMenoe..cy M/lNIIOEMENT

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March 12, 2008The Honorable Da vid R. Obey, ChairThe Honorable Jerry Lewis, Ranking MemberCommittee on AppropriationsH218, The CapitolWashington, D.C. 20515Dear Chair Obey and Ranking Member Lewis:

1419 LONGWORTH BUILDINGWASHINGTON, DC 20515(202) 225-2565FAX: (202) 226-2274DISTRICT OFFICES:2110 MCLEAN STREETAUOUIPf>A. PA 15001(724) 378-0928FAX: (7241378-61712124 FREEPORT ROAD

N""TRONA HEGHTS, PA 15065(724) 226-1304FAX: (724) 226-1308

I am requesting funding for the Emsworth Locks and Dams, Ohio River, PA in fiscal year 2009. Theentity to receive funding for this project is Army Corps of Engineers , Pittsburgh District, located at1000 Liberty Avenue, Pittsburgh, PA 15222. The funding would be used for the construction andrehabilitation at the Emsworth Locks and Dams, which are in an exigent situation and requireimmediate attention. Funding will be used to complete back channel dam gate, machineryreplacement, and add permanent erosion protection. I certify that neither I nor my spouse has anyfinancial interest in this project.

a ; ~ s o n Altmiree m b e r of Congress


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MICHAEL A. ARCURI24TH DISTRICT, NEW YORKCOMMITTEE ON RULES

COMMITTEE ON TRANSPORTATIONAND INFRASTRUCTURE

COMMITTEE ON SCIENCEAND TECHNOLOGY(ON LEAVE)

q C o n g r t ~ ~ of tbt Wntttb ~ t a t t ~ ~ O U i l ' of l\l'ptl'il'ntatlUl'i

mla5/Jington, : m ~ 20515-3224

March 14, 200S

The Honorable David Obey, ChairThe Honorable Jerry Lewis, Ranking MemberCommittee on AppropriationsH-2IS, The CapitolWashington DC 20515Dear Chairman Obey and Ranking Member Lewis:

327 CANNON HOUSE OFFICE BUWASHINGTON, DC 20515202-225-3665202-225-1891 FAX10 BROAD STREETUTICA, NY 13501

315-793-8146800-235-2525315-798--4099 FAX

I am requesting funding for Cayuga County Regional Digester Facility, NY in thefiscal year 2009 Energy and Water Appropriations bill. The entity to receive funding for thisproject is Cayuga County Soil and Water Conservation District, located at 74\3 County HouseRoad, Auburn, NY 13021.The funding would be used to construct and operate a regional methane digester inCayuga County, NY, which will produce renewable energy, address environmental issuesrelated to agricultural contamination of the local watershed and provide a useful outlet for dairyand other farm wastes.

I certify that neither my spouse nor I have any financial interest in the project.If you have any questions, please contact Chris Wilcox ofmy staff at 202-225-3665.

Sincerely,

MICHAEL A. ARCURIMember ofCongress



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MICHAEL A. ARCURI24TH DISTRICT, NEW YORKCOMMITTEE ON RULES

COMMITTEE ON TRANSPORTATIONAND INFRASTRUCTURECOMMITTEE ON SCIENCEAND TECHNOLOGY

(ON LEAVE)

(tCongregg of tbe Wniteb ~ t a t e g j!)ouse of l\epresentattbes

.a5/Jington, : m ~ 20515-3224

March 14,2008

The Honorable David Obey, ChairThe Honorable Jerry Lewis, Ranking MemberCommittee on AppropriationsH-218, The CapitolWashington DC 20515Dear Chairman Obey and Ranking Member Lewis:

327 CANNON HOUSE OFFICE BUWASHINGTON, DC 2051 5

202-225-3665202-225-1891 FAX10 BROAD STREETUTICA, NY 13501

315-793-8146800-235-2525

315-798-4099 FAX

I am requesting funding for Closed-Loop Short-Rotation Woody BiomassCommercial Expansion, Oneida County, NY in the fiscal year 2009 Energy and WaterAppropriations bill. The entity to receive funding for this project is the Catalyst Renewables,LLC, located at 3823 Marmon Road, Lyons Falls, New York 13368, care of Lyonsdale Biomass.

The funding would be used to contract with farmers in Oneida County to plant shortrotation woody-biomass (shrub willow) crops, as "closed-loop" biomass feedstocks forelectrical and thermal energy generation and production of liquid transportation fuels,commodity and specialty chemicals and polymers at The Biorefinery in New York.

I certify that neither my spouse nor I have any financial interest in the project.If you have any questions, please contact Chris Wilcox ofmy staff at 202-225-3665.

Sincerely,

MICHAEL A. ARCURIMember ofCongress

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