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House Committee on AppropriationsH-218 The U.S. Capitol House Committee on Appropriations1016 Longworth HOBWashington, DC 205 15 Washington, DC 20515Dear Chairman Obey and Ranking Member Lewis:

Pursuant to Rule XXIII of the House of Representatives for the 11 oth Congress, Jam submitting a disclosure form for a project affecting my Co ngressional District.I am requesting fu nding for the Skokomish River Restoration Project , The fiscalagent for this project is tbe ACOE Seattle District, PO Box 3755, Seattle, WA 98124.TIle funding wou ld be used to continue ongoing ACOE efforts to develop asolution to chronic nooding along the Skokomish River.I certify that neither I nor my spouse has any financial interest in this project ,

Sincerely,

7 1 ( ) - / ) 4 . . ~ NORM DICKSMember of Congress

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I am requesting funding for the LEED-certified TRANSPO Bus Operations Center in fiscal year 2009.The entity to receive funding for this project is TRANSPO, located at 901 East Northside Blvd. SouthBend, Indiana 46624. The funding would be used for the construction of a new LEED-certified BusOperations and Maintenance Center. I certify that neither I nor my spouse has any financial interestin this project

Sincerely,'\1\' ~ . I)VVCN1

JOejDonrretiy U~ m b e r of Congress

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March 17,2008

C/Congrc55 of tbc mnitcb ~ t l l t C 5 ~ o u s e of l\epresentatilJes

The Hon orable David R. Obey, ChairThe Honorable Jerry Lewis, Ranking Membe rCommittee on Appropriations112 18, The CapitolWashingto n, D.C. 205 15Dear Chair Obey and Ranking Member Lewis:

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I am requesting funding for the Placer County Subregional Wastewater Treatment Plant.The entity to receive funding for this project is Placer County, CA, located at 175Fulweiler Ave, Auburn , CA 95603. The funding would be used to conn ect the cOllllly'Sexisting planls to a re gional pl:lnt capable of meeting the area 's wastewater trCiltmcntdemands illlo the ne xt century. I cenify that thi s project does not have a direct andforeseeable effect on the pecuniary interests of 111 C or my spouse.Consistelll with the Republican Leadership's policy on earmarks, I hereby certify that tothe best of my knowledge this request ( I) is not directed to an entity or program that willbe named after a sitting Member of Congress; (2) is not intended to be used by an entityto secure fu nds for other entities unl ess the lise of funding is consistent with th e specifiedpurpose of the earmark; and (3 ) meets or exceeds all statutory requirements for matchingfunds where applicable. I funher cenify that should this request be included in the bill , Iwill pl ace a statement in the Congress ional Record desclibing how th e funds will be spentand justifying the usc of fcderal taxpayer funds.

nited States Representati ve

COUNn n : U T T E El DoRADO, LASSEN, MODOC. N EVADA, PLACER, P LU MAS, SACRAMENTO . S IERRA- "f.6ImoY.AT A II
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March 17, 2008

( l [ o n g r e ~ ~ of tbe 'mllliteb ~ t a t e ~ ~ o U ! ! e of l\epresentatibes

The Honorable David R. Obey, ChairThe Honorable Jerry Lewis, Ranking MemberCommittee on AppropriationsH2 18, The CapitolWashington, D.C. 20515Dear Chair Obey and Ranking Member Lewis:

2410 RAYBURN HOUSi" OFFICE BUILDINGWASHINGTON, oc: 2O!i16-45/)l1202) 22So-251 I

42310 DOUGlAS BOULEVARD, SUITE 200GIIANITE BAY, CA 95746-69021918) 78&-5560h n p " ~ h o u H d o o l i n l l

I am requesting fund.ing fo r the Temperature Contro l Device in El Dorado Hi lls, CA.The entity to rece ive fund ing fo r thi s project is the EI Dorado lrri gation Di stri ct located at2890 Mosquito Road, Placerville, CA 95667. The funding would be used to in stall atemperature control device at the water intake at Folsom Reservoir. I certify that thi sprojec t does not have a direct and foreseeable effect on the pecuniary interests of me ormy spouse.Consistent with the Republican Leadership's po licy on earmarks, I hereby ceI1ify thm tothe best of my knowledge this request ( I) is not directed to an entit y or program that willbe named after a si tting Member of Congress: (2) is not intended to be used by an entityto secure funds for other enti ties un less the use of fundi ng is consistent with the speci tiedpurpose of the earmark; and (3) meets or exceeds all sta tutory requirements for matchingfunds where applicable. I fUl1hcr cCl1ify that should thi s request be included in th e bi ll , Iwill place a statement in the Congressional Reco rd desc ribing how the funds wil l be spentand justifying the use of federal taxpaye r funds.

Sin77___ }) /;/I P ! / ~

United States Representati ve

C OUNT IES: B UTTE-, E l DoRADO, LASSEN, MODOC, NEVADA, P LACER, P LUM AS, SACRAMENTO, SIERRA- ' fMIw.


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March 17, 2008

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The Honorab le David R. Obey, Chai rThe Honorab le JCITy Lewis , Ranking MemberCommittee on AppropriationsH21 8, The CapitolWa shi ngton , D.C. 20515Dear Chair Obcy and Ranking Member Lewis:

2. '0 RAYBURN HOUSE OFFICE BUilDINGWASHINGTON. DC 20515-0604l2(I2) 225-:511

.2]0 DOUGLAS BOUlEVARD. SUITE 200GRANITE BAV. CA 957*-6901,"8)786-6500

I am requesting funding for the Place r Coun ty Biomass Utilization Pilot Project in Pl acerCounty, CA in Fiscal Year 2009. Th e entity 10 receive fund ing for Ihis project is PlacerCounty, CA, located at 175 Fulweil er Avenue, Auburn. CA 95603. The funding wouldbe used 1O provide for increased biomass utilization and ca tastrophic wildfi reprotec tion. I certify that this project does not have a direct and foreseeable effec t on thepecuniary interests of me or my spouse.Cons istent with the Republi ca n Leadership's po licy 011 earmarks, 1 hereby cClti fy that tothe best of my knowledge this request (l) is not directed LO an entit y or prog ram that willbe named after a sitt ing Member of Congress; (2) is not intended to be used by an entityLO sec ure funds for other enti ti es unless the usc of funding is co nsistcnt with the speci fiedpurpose of the ea rma rk; and (3) meets or exceeds all statutory requirements for matchingfunds where appl ica ble. I furt her certify that shoul d this request be included in the bill, Iwill place a statement in the Congress ional Record describing how the fu nds will be spentand justifying the use of fede ral taxpayer funds.

Uniled Stales Representative

CQUNTIES: BurTE, EI. DQftAOO, LASSEN. MODOC, NEVAOA. PLACER, PLUMAS, SACRAMENTO, SIERRA- "&a!w.


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WASHIN GTON OFFICE:401 CA,NNON House OFFICE BUIL.DlNG

WA,SHINGTON, DC 205151202) 225-2135OISTIUCT OFFICES:225 Ross STMEET

5TH FLOORPITTSBURGH, PA 15219(412) 261-509111 DUFF ROAO

PENN HilLS, PA 15235( 4 1 2 ) 2 4 1 ~ 5 5

627 LYSLE BouLEVA,ROMcl(;EESPQRT, PA 15132(412) 664-4049

QCongreS'S' of tbe mIniteb $tateS'i!louse of :!l\epresentatibes

MIKE DOYLE14TH DISTRICT, PENNSVlVA,NIA,

Ma rch 16, 2008The Honorable David R. Obey, ChairThe Honorable Jerry Lewis, Ran king MemberCommittee on AppropriationsH218, The CapitolWashington , D.C. 20515Dear Chair Obey and Ranking Member Lewis:

COMMITTEE ONENERGY AND COMMERCESUBCOMMITTEES:

ENERGY A,NO AIR QUA,LI1'YTELECOMMUNICA.TIONS A,NO THE

INTl:RNETOvfRSIGHT A,NO INVESTIGATIONS

COMMITTEE ON VETERANS' AFFAIRSSUBCOMMITTEE:

HEALTH

COMMITIEE ON STANDARDS OFOFFICIAL CONDUCTCO-CHA.IR:

COALITION FOR AUTISMRESEARCH AND EDUCATION

I am requesting fund ing for Lower Monongahela River, Locks & Dams 2, 3, and 4 in fiscal year 2009.The enti ty to receive funding for this project is U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, Pi ttsburgh District,located at 1000 Liberty Avenue Pi ttsburgh, PA 15222. The funding wou ld be used fo r Continueconstruction of the Locks & Dams 2, 3, 4 Lower Mononga hela River project. I certify that neither I normy spouse has any financial interest in this project.

Michael F ..~ : t , ; ~Member a

WEB SITE:http://www.house.govfdoyle

E MAIL :rep.doyle@ma il.house.gov


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WAStliNGTON OfFICE:401 CANNON I-IoIJs.I: OffICE BUllOiNO

WAStIINGTOf'f. DC 20515(:ro2f 225-2135DISTRICT OFFICES:225 Ross STREET5TH flOOR

PmSIURG!i. PA 15219(412) 2111-509111 DUfF ROAO

PENN HILLS. PA 15235(412)241-6055

627 LVS4.E BouUVAROMcKESI'OfIT. PA 15132(412) 664-4049

({ongrtllll of tbt Wnittb ~ t l 1 t t l l ~ o u 5 r of l\rpre5futntibr5

MIKE DOYLE14Tl1 DiSTRICT. PENNSYlVANIA

March 18, 2008The Honorable David R. Obey, ChairThe Honorable Jerry Lewis, Ranking MemberCommittee on AppropriationsH218, The CapitotWashington, D.C. 205 15Dear Chair Obey and Ranking Member Lewis:

COMMITTEE ONENERGY AND COMMERCE

SUBCOMMITTEES:ENERGY ANO AIR OUAUrv

THCOMMUNiCATIONS ANO THEINTtllNETOvERSIGHT AND 1HV$TlGAllONS

COMMITIEE ON VETERANS' AFFAIRSSUBCOMMITTEE:

H ~ r n

COMMITTEE ON STANDAROS OFOFFICIAL CONDUCTCo-CHAIR:COAlmON FOR AUTISM

ReSEARCH ANO EDUCATION

I am requesting funding fo r Versailles Borough Stray Gas Mitigation in fiscal year 2009. The entity toreceive funding for this project is Versailles Borough, located at 5100 Walnut Street McKeesport. PA15132. The funding would be used for stray gas mitigation. I certify that neither I nor my spouse hasany financial interest in this project.

WE B SITE :http://www.house.govfdoyle

EMAIL:[email protected]


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WASHINGTON OFFICE:401 CANNON HOOSE OFfICE BUILDiNG

WAS>lINGTON. DC 20515(202) 225-2135

OISTRICT OFFICES:225 Ross STREET

5TH FLOQflPrrrsOURGH, PA 15219

(412) 261-509111 DUff ROAD

PENN HILLS, PA 15235(412) 241-6055

627lYSLE BOULEYARDMcKEESPORT, PA 15132(412) 664-4049

!Congn!)!) of tbt ~ n t t t b $tatt!)~ o u 5 e of ~ e p r e 5 e n t t i b e 5

MIKE DOYLE14TH DlsnuCT, PENNSYLVANIA

March 18, 2008The Honorable David R. Obey, ChairThe Honorable Jerry Lewis, Ranking MemberCommittee on AppropriationsH218, The CapitolWashington, D.C. 20515Dear Chair Obey and Ranking Member Lewis:

COMMITIeeONENERGY AND COMMERCESU8COMMITTEES;

ENERGV AND AlR OUAUTYTELECOMMUNICATIONS AND THE

INTERNETOVERSIGHT AND INVSTIGATIONS

COMMITIEE ON VETERANS' AFFAIRSSUBCOMMITTEE;

HEAl.TH

COMMITIEE ON STANDARDS OFOFF ICIAL CONDUCTCo.CW\.IR;

COALITION FOR AUTISMRESEARCH ANO EOUCATION

I am requesting funding for Pittsburgh Green Innovators Synergy Center in fiscal year 2009. Theentity to receive funding for this project is Pittsburgh Gateways, located at 4514 Plummer StreetPittsburgh , PA 15201 . The funding would be used for development of a green campus. I certify thatneither I nor my spouse has any financial interest in this project.

Michael F. DoyleMember of Congress

WEB SITE:http://www.house.gov/doVIe PIIlHTTiD ON MCYCUD PAPfR

EMA IL:[email protected]


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WASHINGTON OFFICE:40 1 CANNON HOUSE OFFlCE BUILDING

WASHINGTON, DC 20515(202) 225-2 135

DISTRICT OFFICES :225 Ross STREET

5TH FLOORPrrrSBURGH, PA 15219

(4 12 ) 26 1-509 111 DUFF ROAO

PENN H ILLS, PA 1523 5(4 12) 241-6055

627 LVSLE BOULEVARDMCKEESPORT, PA 151 32

(4 12 ) 664-4049

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ClCongress of tbe Wniteb ~ t a t e s ~ ~ o u ! l r of l1\cprc!lcntntilJc!l

M IKE DOYLE14TH DISTRICT, PENNSVLVANIA

July 7, 2008Th e Honorable David R. Obey, ChairThe Honorable Jerry Lewis, Ranking MemberComminee on Appropriat ionsH- 218, The CapitolWashington, DC 205 15Dear Chairman Obey and Ranking Member Lewis:

COMM ITIEEONENERGY AND COMMERCE

SUBCOMMITTEES:ENERGY AND AIR QUALITY

TELECOMMUNICAnONS AND 1)..[1:INTERNET

OVERSIGHT AND INVESTIGATIONS


HEALTH

COMMITIEE ON STANDARDS OFOFF ICIAL CONDUCT

CO-CHAIR:COALITION FOR AUTISM

RESEARCH AND EOUCAT10N

I am reques ting fu nding for the International Alternative Clean-up TechnologyAgreement (PAl in fiscal year 2009 . The entity to receive funding for this project isNuVi sion Engi neerin g, located at 2403 Sydney Street, Suite 700, Pittsburgh,Penn sy lvania 15203. The funding wo uld be used to demonstrate and deploy innovativeenergy and envi ronmental technologies and methodologies, which ha ve been proven inthe United Kin gdom and Europe. I certify that neither I nor my spouse ha s any financialinterest in thi s project.

Mike DoyleMember of Co ngress

WEB SITE:ttp://www.house.gov/doyle PRINTED ON RECVCLED PAPER EMAll:[email protected]


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WMHINGTDN OFFICE:401 CANNON HOUSE OffJC BUIlDING

WAStIIHGTON, DC 20515(202) 22S-21 35DISTRICT OffICES:225 Ross STR:EET

STM Fl()OllPrfTseURGH. PA 15219(41 2) 26 1-5091

11 DUFF ROAOPENN HIlL.S, PA 15235(412) 241-6055627 Lys u BouUVARO

MCKEESI'OI'IT, PA 151321412J 664--4049

o n g r ~ 5 ' of tbe mtnitell $tate5'of 3l\epresentatibesMIKE DOYLE14TH DlSTIIICT. PtNNSYLV ..N ...

March 14 , 2008The Honorable Da vid R. Obey, ChairThe Honorable Jerry Lewis, Ranking MemberCommittee on AppropriationsH218, The CapitolWashington , D.C . 20515Dear Chair Obey and Ranking Member Le wis:

COMMITIEE ONENER GY ANO CO MMERCE

SuSCOMMITlUS:ENERGY AND AIR OUAUTY

TUECOMMUNIC'IT1CIfIlS AND THIi:INTERNET

Ov1:RSIGHT A ND INVSTlGATIONS

COMMITIEE ON VETERANS ' AFFAIRS

CO MM ITIEE ON STANOARDS OFOFFICIAL CO NDUCT

Co-CHAIII :COAUTION FOfI AUTISMRESARCH AND EOUCATION

I am requesting funding for Saw Mill Run, Pennsylvania in fiscal year 2009. Th e entity to receivefunding for this project is U .S . Army Corps of Engineers, Pittsburgh Dis trict, loca ted at 1000 UbertyAvenue Pittsburgh, PA 15222 . The funding would be used for removal of remaining accumulatedsediment wi thin the project ; bridge abutment protection, and installation of sheet piling for streambank protection at the downstream end of the project. . I certify that neither I nor my spouse has anyfinan cial interest in th is project.

Michael F. I i I ! I " ' ~ Member of Congress

WEB S ITE:hup'.//www.house.gov/doyle

E-MAil :[email protected]


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WASHINGTON OFFICE :401 CANNON HOVSE OFFICI: BUILOING

WASHINGTGN, DC 20515(202122>--2135

DISTRICT OFFICES:225 Ross STAET

5TH FLOOfIPmS8URGH, PA 15219

(4121261-.509111 DUFF ROAD

PE:NN HILLS, PA 15235( 4 1 2 1 2 4 1 ~ 5 5

621 LVSLE BoULEVAROMcKEESPORT, PA 15132(4121664-4049

C/Congrtllll of tbr mtnitrb ~ t a t r l l j\)OU5 of l\cprC5clltatibc5

MIKE DOYLE14TH DISTRICT, PE:NNSYlVAliIA

March 16 , 2008The Honorable David R. Obey, ChairThe Honorable Jerry Lewis, Ranking MemberCommittee on AppropriationsH218, The CapitolWashington, D.C. 20515Dear Chair Obey and Ranking Member Lewis:

COMMITIEEONENERGY AND COMMERCESU8CQMMlnEES;

ENERGY ANO AIR QUAUTYTELECOMMUNICATIONS AliO THE

INTERNETOvERSIGHT AND INVESTIGATIONS

COMMITIEE ON VETERANS' AFFAIRSSURCOMMlnu;

H ~ ~

COMMITIEE ON STANDARDS OFOFFICIAL CONDUCTCO-CHAIR:

COALITION FOA AUTISMRESEARCH AND EDUCATION

I am requesting funding for Upper Ohio River Navigation Feasibility Stu dy in fiscal year 2009 . Theentity to receive funding for this project is U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, Pittsburgh District, locatedat 1000 Liberty Avenu e Pittsburgh, PA 15222. The funding would be used for to complete a study ofthe condition of the Upper Ohio River Locks and Dams at Emsworth, Dashields, and Montgomeryand to recommend alternatives to replace or repair them. . I certify that neither I nor my spouse hasany fin ancial interest in this project.

Member of Congress

WEB SITE :http"llwww.house.gov/doyle

EMAIL:re [email protected]


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WASHINGTON OFFICE:40 1 CANNON HouSl: OFFICE B U l l ~ N G

WASHINGTON, DC 20515(202) 225-2135

OISTFHCT OFFICES:225 Ross STREET

5Tli FLOORPITTS8URGH, PA 152191412) 261-5091

11 DufF Ro.o.oPENN HILLS, PA 15235(4 12) 241-0055

627 LYSLE BouLEVAROMcKEESPORT, PA 15132(412) 664-4049

(!Congress of tbe mtnitei:J $tates)(JOUSt of !\tprtstI1tatibts

MIKE DOYLE14TH DISTRICT, PENNSYLVANIA

March 16, 2008The Honorable David R. Obey, ChairThe Honorable Jerry Lewis , Ranking MemberCommittee on AppropriationsH218, The CapitolWashington , D.C. 20515Dear Chair Obey and Ranking Member Lewis :

COMMITTEE ONENERGY AND COMMERCESU8COMMITTEES:

ENEAGY AND AIR QUAlrTVTELECOMMUNICATIONS AND TliEINTtRNETOVf:RSIGHT AND INVESflGAOONS


HEAlTH

COMMITIEE ON STANDARDS OFOFFICIAL CONDUCTCO-CHAIR:

COALITION fOR AUTISMRESEARCH ANO EOUCATION

I am requesting funding for Integrated Solar Energy Windows in fiscal year 2009, The entity toreceive funding for this project is PPG , Inc., located at One PPG Place Pittsburgh , PA 15272. Thefunding would be used for to explore the best paths to integrate its expertise in deposition technologyfor development and large scale manufacturing of thin film solar cell technology. I certify that neither Inor my spouse has any financial interest in this project.

N (Michaet e I

ember of Congress

WEBSITE:http"1lwww.houS8.gov/doyle

EMAIL:[email protected]


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WASHINGTON Of FICE ;401 CANNON HOUSE OffICE BUIlDING

WASHINGTON, DC 20515(202) 225-2135

04srnlCT OfFIC!:.S:225 Ross STAEET5TH FLooA

PITTS8URGH, PA 15219(412) 261-5091" DUff ROAOPe"lN HILlS, PA 15235(412) 241--6055

627lYSLE BOULEVARDMcKEESPOfH, PA 15132

(412) 664--4049

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MIKE DOYLE14TH DISTRICT, PENNSYLVANIA

March 16, 2008The Honorable David R. Obey, ChairThe Honorable Jerry Lewis, Ranking MemberCommittee on AppropriationsH218, The CapitolWashington, D.C. 20515Dear Chair Obey and Ranking Member Lewis:

COMMITTEE ONENERGY AND COMMERCESU8COMMITTEES:

ENEAGY AND AIR QUAlITYTELECOMMUNICATIONS AND THEINTERNETOvERSIGHT AND INVESTIGATIONS

COMMITIEE ON VETERANS' AFFAIRSSUBCOMMllTEE:

HEALTH

COMMITTEE ON STANDARDS OFOFFICIAL CONDUCTCO,CHAIR:

COALHION FOR AUTISMRESEARCH ANO EOUCATION

I am requesting funding for Emsworth Locks & Dams Project, Pennsylvania (Replacement) (DamSafety Assurance) in fisca l year 2009. The entity to receive funding for this project is U.S. ArmyCorps of Engineers, Pittsburgh District, located at 1000 Liberty Avenue Pittsburgh , PA 15222. Thefunding would be used for rep lacement of the dam gates, gate hoisting machinery, emergencybulkheads & hoists, electrical power and distribu tion system, and scour protection system .. I certifythat neither I nor my spouse has any financial interest in this project.

Micha oyleMember of Congress

WEB S ITE :http://www.house.gov/dDvle

EMAIL:rep.doyle@mail,house.gov


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THELMA D, DRAKE2ND DISTRIC T. VIRGINIA

COMM ITIEE ON AR MED SER VICESSUBCOMMtTTEE ON TERRORISM AND

UNCONVENTIONAL THREATSSUBCOMMITTEE ON MILITARY PERSONNEL

COMMITI EE ON TRA NSPOR TAT IONAND INFRA STRU CTURE

SUBCOMMITTEE ON HIGHWAYS AND TRANSITSUBCOMMITTEE ON WATER RESOURCES

AND ENV IRONMENT

HO USE RE PUBLICAN PO LI CY CO MM ITIEESUBCOMMIITEE ON S 'CURITY

CO-CHAIR

([ongreii of tbe Wniteb ~ t a t e 5 ~ o u ~ e of l \ e p r e ~ e n t a t t b e ~ WIDlagb jngto n, J}((; 20515-4602

March 14, 2008

Ranking Member Jerry LewisCommittee on Appropriations

WASHINGTON OFFICE:120 8 lONGWORTCI HOUSE OFFICE BUILDING

W ASHINGTON , DC 20515(202) 225-4215

DISTRICT OFFICES:4772 EUCLID ROAD

SUI,E EVIRGINIA BEACH, VA 2346 2(757) 497- 6859

23386 FRONT STREETACCOMAC, VA 23301(757) 787-7836

www.drake .house.gov

Chairman David ObeyCommittee on AppropriationsRoom H-218, The CapitolWashington, D.C. 20515 1016 Longworth House Office BuildingWashington, D.C. 20515

Dear Chairman Obey and Ranking Member Lewis:I am requesting funding for the Virginia Beach Hurricane Protection project in fiscal year2009. The entity to receive funding for this project is the United States Army Corps ofEngineers, located at 803 Front Street, Norfolk, VA 23510. The funding would be usedfor the first periodic renourishment of the beach. I certify that this project does not havea direct and foreseeable effect on the pecuniary interests ofme or my spouse.Consistent with the Republican Leadership's policy on earmarks, I hereby certify that tothe best of my knowledge this request (1) is not directed to an entity or program that willbe named after a sitting Member ofCongress; (2) is not intended to be used by an entityto 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 matchingfunds where applicable. I further certify that should this request be included in the bill, Iwill place a statement in the Congressional Record describing how the funds will be spentand justifying the use of federal taxpayer funds.

Sincerely,

helma DrakeMember of Congress

PRI NTED ON RE CYCLED PAPER


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THELMA D. DRAKE2NO Q ISlA1CT, V IRGINIA

CO MMITTE E ON ARM ED SERVICESS UBCOMMlTTEE ON TERRORlS M AN D

U NCON VE NTIONAL T HREAT SS U8COMM1ITE:E ON M Il.ITARY PERSONNEL

COMM ITTEE ON TRANSPORTAT IONAND INFRASTR UCTURE

SUBCOMMITTEE ON H IGHWAYS AND TRANSITSUBCOMM ITTEE ON WA TER RESO URCES

AND ENViRONMENT

HOUSE REPUBLICA N PO LICY COMM ITTEESlJSCOMM Iil 'EE O N S ECU RITY

CO,C HAIR

((ongrr1)1) of tbr Wnitrb $tatr1)~ o u 5 e of l\eprc5cntatibesmmaf)U ington, Jl)(lt 20515-4602

March 14, 2008


WASHINGTON OFFICE:' 208 LONGWOR tH Ho us. OFFICE BU ILDINGW ASH INGTON. DC 20515

1202) 225-4215DISTRICT OFFICES:4772 EUCLID R OAD

SU ITE EV,RG,NIA BEACH, VA 23462(757) 497-659

23386 FRo m S CREETACCOMAC, VA 23301(757) 787-7636

www ,draKs .hollSB,gov


Dear Chairman Obey and Ranking Member Lewis:I am requesting funding for the Norfolk Harbor and Channels, VA project in fiscal year2009. The entity to receive funding for this project is the United States Army Corps ofEngineers, located at 803 Front Street, Norfolk, V A 23510. The funding would be usedto perform critical maintenance dredging and work associated with the Craney IslandDredged Material Management Area. 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 tothe best ofmy knowledge this request (1) is not directed to an entity or program that willbe named after a sitting Member ofCongress; (2) is not intended to be used by an entityto 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 matchingfunds where applicable, I further certify that should this request be included in the bill, Iwill place a statement in the Congressional Record describing how the funds will be spentand justifying the use of federal taxpayer funds.

Sincerely,

Thelma DrakeMember of Congress

PRINTED ON ACVCLED PAPER


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THELMA D. DRAKE2ND D ISTR ICT, VIRGINIA

COMMITIEE ON ARMED SERVICESSUBCOMMITTEE ON T ERRORISM AND

UNCON\lENT10NAl T HREATSSU8COMMmEE ON MIUTAR Y PER50Nf'lJEl

COMMITIEE ON TRANSPORTATIONAND INFRASTRUCTURESUBCDMMITTEE ON HtGHWAYS AND TRANSITSuaCOMMITTEE ON WATER RESOURCES

AND ENV1RONMeNT

HOUSE REPUBLICAN POLICY COMMITIEESUBCOMMlneE ON SECUAlrf

CO, CHAIR

ctrongreii of tbe Wnfteb ~ t a t e i T!)ousc of l\cprcsentattbes~ a g b i l 1 ! l t o l 19

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WASHINGTON OFFICE :1208 LONGWORTH H OUSE O FF ICE B UILDING

WASH INGTON, DC 20515(202) 225-42 15DISTRICT OFFICES:

4772 EUCLID ROADSum , E

V,RGINIA BEACH, V A 23462(7 571 497-685923386 FRONT STREETA CCOMAC, V A 2330 1(757 ) 787- 7836www .drake. house,gov


Dear Chairman Obey and Ranking Member Lewis:I am requesting funding for the Vicinity ofWilloughby Spit, Norfolk, Virginia project infiscal year 2009. The entity to receive funding for this project is the United States ArmyCorps ofEngineers, located at 803 Front Street, Norfolk, VA 23510. The funding wouldbe used to continue the General Reevaluation Study of the authorized project, includingcompletion of plan formulation, coastal modeling, and field investigations to protect 7.3miles of virtually unprotected residential area on the southern Chesapeake Bay extendingfrom the tip of Willoughby Spit near the Hampton Roads Bridge-Tunnel to the Federalnavigation project at Little Creek Inlet.. I certify that this project does not have a directand foreseeable effect on the pecuniary interests of me or my spouse.Consistent with the Republican Leadership's policy on earmarks, I hereby certify that tothe best of my knowledge this requestD) is not directed to an entity or program that willbe named after a sitting Member of Congress; (2) is not intended to be used by an entityto 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 matchingfunds where applicable. I further certify that should this request be included in the bill, Iwill place a statement in the Congressional Record describing how the funds will be spentand justifying the use of federal taxpayer funds .

Sincerely,

J / u J ~ ~ Thelma DrakeMember of Congress

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THELMA D. DRAKE2ND DISl"RIC)". V ,RG,NIA

CO MMITTEE ON ARMED SERVICESSUBCOMMITTEE ON TERRORISM AND

U NCONVENTIONA L THREATSSUBCOMMITTEE ON MILITARV Pe-RSONNEL

COMMIITEE ON TRANSPORTATIONAND INFRASTRUCTURES{JBCOMMITTEE ON H IGHWAYS AND TRANSIT

S UBCOMMtTTEE O N W ATER RESOURCE SAND ENVIRDNME.:NT

HOUSE REPUBLICAN PO LICY COM MIITEESUBCOMM ITI I::E: ON SECURITY

CO- CHAJA

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WASH INGTON OFFICE:'208 LONGWORTH HOUSE O FfiCE BUILDING

WASHINGTON. DC 20515(202) 225--4215DISTRICT OFFICES:4772 EUCLID ROAD

SUITE EVI RGINIA BEACH. V A ~ 3 4 6 2 (7 571 497-6859

23386 FRONT STREETA CCOMAC. VA 23301( 57) 787 -7836

W"Mv,drake.house.gov


Dear Chairman Obey and Ranking Member Lewis:I am requesting funding for Norfolk Harbor and Channels (Deepening), Virginia projectin fiscal year 2009. The entity to receive funding for this project is the United StatesArmy Corps of Engineers, located at 803 Front Street, Norfolk, V A 23510. The fundingwould be used to update the existing Navigation Management Plan for Norfolk Harborand to continue Pre-Construction Engineering Design (PED) for the next project in thePlan - deepening the main branch of the Elizabeth River and the Southern BranchChannels to their authorized depths of 45 and 40 feet, respectively. I certify that thisproject does not have a direct and foreseeable effect on the pecuniary interests of me ormy spouse.Consistent with the Republican Leadership's policy on earmarks, I hereby certify that tothe best ofmy knowledge this request (1) is not directed to an entity or program that willbe named after a sitting Member of Congress; (2) is not intended to be used by an entityto 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 matchingfunds where applicable. I further certify that should this request be included in the bill, Iwill place a statement in the Congressional Record describing how the funds will be spentand justifying the use of federal taxpayer funds.

Sincerely,

Thelma DrakeMember ofCongress

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THELMA D. DRAKE2N D DISTRICT . V IRGIN IA

COMM ITTEE ON ARMED SERVICESSUBCOMM ITIEE ON TERRORISM AN D

UNCONVENTIONA L THREATSS UBCOMMfTTEE ON M !Lli,ARY PERSONNEL

COMMITTEE ON TRANSPORTATIONAND INFRASTRU CTURE

SUB COMMI TTEE ON HIGHWAYS AND T RANSITS UBCOMM ITTEE ON WATER R ESOURCES

AND ENVIRONMENT

HOUSE REPUBLICAN POLICY COM M ITTEES UBCOMMITTEIi ON SECURITY

CO-CHAIR

((ongre55 of tbe Wniteb ~ t a t e 5 j!)ouge of l\epregenta tlbegWWiasbingtolt, ilBctr 205l5- 4602

March 14, 2008


WASHINGTON OFFICE:120 8 LONGWORTH HOUSE O FFICE B UILDINGW ASHING'fON, DC , 0515(202) 225-421 5

DISTRICT OFF ICES :4772 EUC LID ROAD

SUI TE EV IRGINIA BEACH, V A 23462(757) 497-6859

23386 FRONT STREETA CCOMAC, VA 233 01

(75 7) 787-7836o


Dear Chairman Obey and Ranking Member Lewis:I am requesting funding for Rudee Inlet in fiscal year 2009. The entity to receive fundingfor this project is the United States Army Corps of Engineers, located at 803 Front Street,Norfolk, VA 23510. The funding would be used to perform engineering and design ofthe plans and specifications and solicit and administer a contract to dredge the project tomaintain navigation. I certify that this project does not have a direct and foreseeableeffect on the pecuniary interests ofme or my spouse.Consistent with the Republican Leadership'S policy on earmarks, I hereby certify that tothe best of my knowledge this request (1) is not directed to an entity or program that willbe named after a sitting Member ofCongress; (2) is not intended to be used by an entityto 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 matchingfunds where applicable. I further certify that should this request be included in the bill, Iwill place a statement in the Congressional Record describing how the funds will be spentand justifying the use of federal taxpayer funds.

Sincerely,~ k h - -Thelma DrakeMember of Congress

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THELMA D. DRAKE2ND DISTRICT, VrROINrA

COMMITIEE ON ARMED SER VICESSU8COMMITIi:E ON T ERRORISM AND

U NCONVENTIONAL THRfA'rSSUBCOMMITTE.E ON MIUTARY PERSONNEL

COMMITIEE ON TRANSPORTATIONAND INFRASTRUCTURE

SU6COMMITTEE ON H,GHWAYS AND TRANSITSUBCOMM ITTEE ON WATER ReSOURCES

AND ENVIRONMENT

HOUSE REf'UBLICAN POLICY COMM ITIEESUBCOMMl nE E ON SeClJfHl'Y

CO-C HAIR


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TH ELMA D. DRAKE2ND DISTRICT, VIAmNiA

COMM(TIEE ON AR MED SERVIC ESSU8COMMlrtEE ON TEARORISM AND

U NCONYENTIONA l TI-lREATSSUBCOMMITTEE ON MILITARY PERSONNEL

COM MITIEE ON TRANSPOR TATIONAND INFRASTRUCTURESU8COMMIITE" ON HIGHWAYS AND TRANSIT

S UBCOMMITTEE ON WATER RESOURC.SAND ENVlRONMENT

HOUSE REPUBLICAN PO LICY COMMITIEESU BCOMMITIEE ON SECURITY

CO-CHAIR

( { o n g r e ~ ~ of tbe Wniteb ~ t a t e ~ 1 ! . J o u ~ e of l \ e p r e ~ e n t a U b e ~ ' Q l m a ~ b jIl(,[ 20515-4602

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WASHINGTON OF FICE:1208 LONGWORTH HOUSE OFFICE BUILDING

W ASHINGTON, DC 20515(202 ) n5--4215DISTRICTOFFICES :

4772 EUCLID ROADSl,JfTE E

VIRGINIA BEACH, V A 23462(7571 497- 685923386 FRONT STREETACCOMAC, VA 2330 1(7571 787-7836

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Chairman David ObeyCommittee on AppropriationsRoom H-218, The CapitolWashington, D.C. 20515 1016 Longworth House Office BuildingWashington, D,C. 20515

Dear Chairman Obey and Ranking Member Lewis:I am requesting funding for the Waterway on the Coast of Virginia Federal NavigationProject in fiscal year 2009. The entity to receive funding for this project is the UnitedStates Army Corps of Engineers, located at 803 Front Street, N orfolk, VA 23510. Thefunding would be used to dredge the most critical shoals and restore the 6' maintenancedepth along some segments. 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 tothe best of my knowledge this request (1) is not directed to an entity or program that willbe named after a sitting Member of Congress; (2) is not intended to be used by an entityto 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 matchingfunds where applicable. I further certify that should this request be included in the bill, Iwill place a statement in the Congressional Record describing how the funds will be spentand justifying the use of federal taxpayer funds.

Sincerely,

~ 6 f a k eMember of Congress

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THELMA D, DRAKE2ND DISTRICT, V IRG1NIA

COM M ITIEE ON ARMED SER VI CE SSUBCOMMITTEE: ON TE-RROR1SM AND

U NCONVENT IONAL THREAiSSUBCOMM1TI'EE ON MILITARY PERSONNEL

COMMI TTE E ON TRANSPO RTATIONAND IN FRA ST RUCTURESUaCOMMITTE:E;: ON H)GHWAYS ANO T RAN SIT

SUBCOMMITTEE ON WAlER RSOURCESAND ENVIRONMENT

HOUSE RE PUBLICAN PO LICY COMMITIEESUBCOMMITTEE ON 5E CURllYCQ-CtlAIR

ctCongres5 of tbe Wniteb ~ t a t e s ~ o u s e of l\cprcscntatibcswmtnsfJ ington. 1.9(( 20515- 4602

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WASHINGTON OFFICE:1208 LONGWORTH HOUSE OFF ICE 8 UILDING

W ASHINGTON, DC 20515(2 02) 225--4215DISTRICT OFFlCES:

4772 EUCLID ROADSUITE E

V,RGINIA 8EACH, VA 23462(757) 497-6859

23386 FRONT STREETA CCOMAC, VA 2.330 1

(7 57) 787 - 7836www .drake.house.gov


Dear Chairman Obey and Ranking Member Lewis:I am requesting funding for Lynnhaven Inlet and Connecting Waters MaintenanceDredging in fiscal year 2009. The entity to receive funding for this project is the UnitedStates Army Corps of Engineers, located at 803 Front Street, Norfolk, VA 23510. Thefunding would be used for scheduled dredging . I certify that this project does not have adirect and foreseeable effect on the pecuniary interests of me or my spouse.Consistent with the Republican Leadership's policy on earmarks, I hereby certify that tothe best of my knowledge this request (1) is not directed to an entity or program that willbe named after a sitting Member of Congress; (2) is not intended to be used by an entityto 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 matchingfunds where applicable. I further certify that should this request be included in the bill, Iwill place a statement in the Congressional Record describing how the funds will be spentand justifying the use of federal taxpayer funds.

Sincerely,


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THELMA D. DRAKE2NO DISTRICT , V rRGINIA

COMMITTEE ON AR MED SERV ICESSUBCOMMIITEE ON TERRORISM ,AND

UNCONYENl" IONA l THREATSSUBCOMMITIEE ON M,LITARY PERSONNEL

COMM ITTEE ON TRANSPORTATIONAND INFR ASTRUC TURE

SUBCOMMITIEE ON H\GHWAYS AND T RANSITS UBCOMM ITTEE ON WATR ReSOURCES

AND ENVIRONMENT

HOUSE REPUBLICAN POLICY COM M ITTEES U6COMMITIEE ON SECURITY

CO - CHAIR


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THELM A D. DRAKE2ND DISTRICT. V,RG,NIA

COM M ITTEE ON ARMED SERVI CE SSUBCOMM ITTEE ON T ERRORISM AND

UNCONVENTIONAL THREATSSU8COMM ITTEE ON MrUTARY PERSONNEL

CO M M IT IEE ON TR ANSPO RTATIO NAND INFRASTRUCTURESUB COMMITTE.E ON H IG HWAYS AND TRANSIT

S UB COMMITTEE ON W ATER R ESOURCESAND ENVIRONMENT

HOUS E REPU 8 L1 CAN PO LICY CO M MITTEESUBCOMMITTEE ON SECURITY

CO- CHAIR

C ! C o n g r t ~ 5 of tbt ~ n t t t b ~ t a t t 5 1!}ou1ie of l\eprescntatlbcsmmlllsfJ ingto ll , jB(tr 20515-4602

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WASHINGTON OfFICE:1208 LONGWORTH HOUSE OFFlCE BUILDING

W ASHlNGTON. DC 2051 5(202) 225-4215 .DISTR ICT OfF ICES:

4772 EUCLID ROADSU ITE E

V IRG INIA BEACH. VA 2.3462(7 57) 497- 685923386 FRONT STREETACCOMAC. VA 23301(757) 787-7836

www.drake.house.gov


Dear Chairman Obey and Ranking Member Lewis:I am requesting funding for Elizabeth River Basin, Phase I in fiscal year 2009. The entityto receive funding for this project is the United States Army Corps of Engineers, locatedat 803 Front Street, Norfolk, VA 23510. The funding would be used to completepreliminary construction and design of the project, consists of the sediment remediationfor the Scuffletown Creek site. 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 tothe best of my knowledge this request (1) is not directed to an entity or program that willbe named after a sitting Member of Congress; (2) is not intended to be used by an entityto 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 matchingfunds where applicable. I further certify that should this request be included in the bill, Iwill place a statement in the Congressional Record describing how the funds will be spentand justifying the use of federal taxpayer funds.

Sincerely,


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THELMA D. DRAKEZNO D,STR,CT. V,RG,N,A

COMMITTEE ON A RMED SERVI CESSU BCOMM ITTEE ON TERRORISM AND

UNCONVE:NiIONAL THREATSSUBCOMMITTEE ON M ,LITARY PERSONNt:l

COMM ITTEE ON TRANSPORTATIONAND INFRASTRUCTURESUBCOMMITTEE ON HIGHWAYS AND TRANSITS uaCOMM IITEE ON WATER RESOURCES

AN D ENVIRONMENT

HOU SE REP UBLICAN PO LICY COMMITTEES U B C O M M t l T ~ E ON SECURITV

CO-CHAIR

(l[:ongre5'5' of tbe Wniteb ~ t a t e 5 ' 1!JOU5t of l\tprt5tntatltlt5wmtufSbinllton, AlClt 20515- 4602

March 14, 2008


WASHINGTON OFFICE:1208 LONGWORTH HOUSE OFFICE Bu ILOlt.G

WASHINGTON, DC 205 15(202) 225--4215

DISTRICT OFFICES:4772 Euc lio ROAD

SUITE EV,RG,N ,A BEACH. VA 23462(757) 497-685923386 FRONT STREETACCOMAC, VA 23301(757) 787- 7836wW'N.drake.house,gov


Dear Chairman Obey and Ranking Member Lewis:I am requesting funding for the Lynnhaven River Basin in fiscal year 2009. The entity toreceive funding for this project is the United States Army Corps of Engineers, located at803 Front Street, Norfolk, VA 23510. The funding would be used to continue thefeasibility phase of the study including completing the draft feasibility report andenvironmental analysis of the Lynnhaven River Basin. I certify that this project does nothave a direct and foreseeable effect on the pecuniary interests of me or my spouse.Consistent with the Republican Leadership's policy on earmarks, I hereby certify that tothe best ofmy knowledge this request (1) is not directed to an entity or program that willbe named after a sitting Member of Congress; (2) is not intended to be used by an entityto 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 matchingfunds where applicable. I further certify that should this request be included in the bill, Iwill place a statement in the Congressional Record describing how the funds will be spentand justifying the use of federal taxpayer funds.

Sincerely,~ ~ ~ Thelma DrakeMember of Congress

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THE LMA D. DR AKE2ND D ISTRrcr. V ,RG ,N, A

COMM ITTEE ON ARMED SE RVI CESSUBCOMMJTTEE ON T ERRORISM AN D

U NCONVENT IONAl T HREATSSUBCOMM ITTEE ON MI LiTARY PERSONNEL

COMM ITTEE ON TRANSPORTATIONAN D INFRASTRUCTURESUBCOMMITIEE ON H IGHWAYS AND T RANSIT

SueCOMMITTEE ON WATER RESOURCESAND ENV IRONMENT

HOUSE REPUBLICAN POLICY COMMITTEESUBCOMM ITTEE ON SECURITYCO-CHAIR

(!Congre55 of tbe 1tniteb ~ t a t e 5 ~ o u t ) e of l\eprct)entatlbet)W(lltaflbington. :IlQC 205l5- 4602

March 14, 2008


WASHINGTON OFFICE:1208 LONGWORTH HOUSE O "ICE BUILD IN G

WASHINGTON . DC 2051 5(202 ) 225-42 15

DI STRICT OfF ICES:477 2 cUC LIO ROAD

SU ITE EV, RG ,N,A BEACH. VA 23462(751) 497- 6859

23386 FRONT STREETA CCOMAC. V A 233 01(757) 787-7636

www.drake.house.gov


Dear Chairman Obey and Ranking Member Lewis:I am requesting funding for Hampton Roads Drift Removal in fiscal year 2009. Theentity to receive funding for this project is the United States Army Corps ofEngineers,located at 803 Front Street, Norfolk, VA 23510. The funding would be used forcontinued patrols and removal of floating debris from Norfolk Harbor and tributaries. Icertify that this project does not have a direct and foreseeable effect on the pecuniaryinterests ofme or my spouse.Consistent with the Republican Leadership's policy on earmarks, I hereby certify that tothe best ofmy knowledge this request (1) is not directed to an entity or program that willbe named after a sitting Member of Congress; (2) is not intended to be used by an entityto 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 matchingfunds where applicable. I further certify that should this request be included in the bill, Iwill place a statement in the Congressional Record describing how the funds will be spentand justifying the use of federal taxpayer funds.

Sincerely,


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THELMA D. DRAKE WASHINGTON OFFICE:1208 LONGWORTH HOUSE OFFICE BUILDINGWASHINGTON, DC 20515ND DISTRICT, VIRGINIA (202) 225-4215

COMMITTEE ON ARMED SERVICESSUBCOMMITTEE ON TERRORISM AND

UNCONVENTIONAL THREATS ~ o n g r t 5 5 of tbt l1nittb ~ t a t t 5 ~ O U ! ) t of l\tprt!)tntattbt!). a ~ b i n g t o n . jD(/C 20515-4602

DISTRICT OFFICES:4772 EUCLID ROAD

SUITE ESUBCOMMITTEE ON MILITARY PERSONNEL VIRGINIA BEACH, VA 23462(757) 497-6859COMMITTEE ON TRANSPORTATIONAND INFRASTRUCTURE

SUBCOMMITTEE ON HIGHWAYS AND TRANSITSUBCOMMITTEE ON WATER RESOURCES

AND ENVIRONMENT

23386 FRONT STREETACCOMAC, VA 23301(757) 787-7836

www.drake.house.govHOUSE REPUBLICAN POLICY COMMITTEE

SUBCOMMITTEE ON SECURITY March 14, 2008 O-CHAIRThe Honorable Peter J. Visdosky, ChainnanHouse Appropriations Committee2362-B RayburnWashington DC 20515The Honorable David L. Hobson, Ranking MemberHouse Appropriations Committee1016 LongworthWashington DC 20515Dear Chainnan Obey and Ranking Member Lewis,I am requesting funding in the FY09 Energy and Water Appropriations bill, Energy andWater Development Subcommittee, EERE Biomass and Biorefinery Systems R&Daccount for Old Dominion University. The entity to receive funding for this project isOld Dominion University, 5115 Hampton Blvd, Norfolk, VA 23529. It is myunderstanding that the funding would be used to complete the Developing a newAlternative Energy in Virginia: Biodiese1 from Algae. I certify that this project does nothave a direct andforeseeable 'effect on the pecuniary interests ofme or my spouse.Consistent with the Republican Leadership'S policy on earmarks, I hereby certify that tothe best ofmy knowledge this request (1) is not directed to an entity or program that willbe named after a sitting Member of Congress; (2) is not intended to be used by an entityto secure funds for other entities unless the use of funding is consistent with the specifiedpurpose of the eannark; and (3) meets or exceeds all statutory requirements for matchingfunds where applicable. I further certify that should this request be included in the bill, Iwill place a statement in the Congressional Record describing how the funds will bespent and justifying the use of federal taxpayer funds.Sincerely,

~ / j ~ Thelma DrakeMember of Congress

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THELMA D. DRAKE2ND DISTRICT1 Vl flOINIA

COMMITIEE ON A RMED SERVICESSUBCOMM ITTEE ON TERRORISM AND

UN CONVE NTIONAL THREATSSUBCOMMITTEE ON M, LITARY PERSONNEL

COM MITIEE ON TRAN SPORTATIONAND INFRAS TRUCTURESU BCOMMITTEE ON H IGHWAYS ANO T RANS IT

SUBCOMMITTEE ON W ATER RESOURCESAND ENVIRONMENT

HOUSE REPU BLICAN POLICY CO MM ITIEES UBCOMMITTEE ON SECURITY

CO ,CHAIR

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THELMA D. DRAKE2N D DISTRICT, V1RG'NIA

COMM ITTEE ON ARMED SERVICESSUBCOMM ITIEE ON TERRORISM AND

UNCONVENTIONAL THREATSSUBCOMMITTEE ON MILITARY PERSONNEL

COMMITTEE ON TRANSPORTATIONAND INFRASTRU CTURESl)BCOMM lnEE ON HIGHWAYS AND TRANSIT

SUBCOMMITTEE ON W A H ~ RESOURCESANO ENVIRONMENT

HOUSE REPUBLICAN POLICY COMMITTEESUB coMMmEE ON S ECUR ITY

CO ,CHAIR

c t C o n g r e ~ ~ of tbe mtntteb ~ t a t e 5 1!)ous of l\eprtsntatlbswmtaiib ington, tl)(( 20515-4602

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DISTRICT OFFICES:477 2 EUCLID ROAD

SUITE EVIRGINIA BEACH, VA 23462(757) 497-


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COMMITTE E ON RULES

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The Honorable David R. ObeyChairman The Honorable Jerry LewisRanking RepublicanHouse Committee on AppropriationsRoom H218, The CapitolWashington, D.C. 20515Dear Chairman Obey and Ranking Member Lewis:

House Committee on Appropriations1016 Longworth HOBWashington, D.C. 20515

I am requesting funding in the FY09 Energy and Water Developmentappropriations bill, under the Bureau ofReclamation's Water and Related ResourcesTitle XVI account for the Inland Empire Water Recycling project. The entity to receivefunding for this project is the Inland Empire Utilities Agency, located at 6075 KimballAve. Chino, CA 91710. It is my ,understanding that the funding would be used for waterrecycling, I certify that this project does not have a direct and foreseeable effect on mypecuniary interests.

Consistent with the Republican Leadership 's policy on earmarks, I hereby certifythat to the best ofmy knowledge this request (I) is not directed to an entity or programthat will be named after a sitting Member of Congress; (2) is not intended to be used byan entity to secure funds for other entities unless the use of funding is consistent with thespecified purpose ofthe earmark; and (3) meets or exceeds all statutory requirements formatching funds where applicable. I further certify that should this request be included inthe bill, I will place a statement in the Congressional Record describing how the fundswill be spent and justifying the use offederal taxpayer funds.

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Consistcnt with thc RC)111hl ican Leadership's policy on cJnnmi;s, I hcreby ceni fy lhJt to!Jcs t ()f' Ill)' k1lowledgc li llS r ~ . : r " c s t ( I};" not dmxt.xlw all l l y 01 ~ l u g r & m tha t , ,'Ji l bcIlamed nfter II ~ i l l . i n g Memher o f C o n g r e ~ , ; (1) is 11m in ten ileillO he useo hy an cmitylo >ecurofund5 for other entities unless the lise of funding i, n s i o t " ' n ' 'iilh spoxiJi,-,d purpos ,", o j " ( h ~

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