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JOSE E. SERRANO16TH DISTRICT, NEW YORK

WASHINGTON OFFICE:2227 RAYBURN HOUSE OFFICE BUILDINGWASHINGTON, DC 20515-3216

(202) 225-4361FAX: (202) 225-6001

BRONX OFFICE:78 8 SOUTHERN BOULEVARD

BRONX, NY 10455(718) 620-0084

FAX: (718) 620-0658

http://serrano.house.gov

The Honorable David R. Obey, ChairMarch 13, 2008

The Honorable Jerry Lewis, Ranking MemberCommittee on AppropriationsH218, The CapitolWashington, D.C. 20515Dear Chair Obey and Ranking Member Lewis:

COMMITTEE:

APPROPRIATIONSSUBCOMMITTEES:

CHAIRMAN, FINANCIAL SERVICES AN DGENERAL GOVERNMENT

VICE CHAIR, HOMELAND SECURITYMEMBER, ENERGY AN D WATER

MEMBER, CONGRESSIONALHISPANIC CAUCUS

SENIOR WHIP

I am requesting funding for the Bronx River Basin, New York in fiscal year 2009. The entity to receivefunding for this project is the US Army Corps of Engineers New York District, located at 26 FederalPlaza, New York, New York 10278. The funding would be used for the completion of the Bronx RiverBasin Ecosystem Restoration Study. I certify that neither I nor my spouse has any financial interest inthis project.

Jose E. SerranoMember of Congress


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WASHINGTON OFFICE:2227 RAYBURN HOUSE OFFICE BUILDING

WASHINGTON, DC 20515-3216(202) 225-4361

FAX: (202) 225-6001

BRONX OFFICE:78 8 SOUTHERN BOULEVARDBRONX, NY 10455

(718) 620-0084FAX: (718) 620-0658




COMMITTEE:APPROPRIATIONS

SUBCOMMITTEES:CHAIRMAN, FINANCIAL SERVICES AN D

GENERAL GOVERNMENTVICE CHAIR, HOMELAND SECURITY

MEMBER, ENERGY AND WATER


SENIOR WHIP

I am requesting funding for the Center for Sustainable Energy in fiscal year 2009. The entity toreceive funding for this project is Bronx Community College, located at West 181 st Street andUniversity Avenue, GML 102, Bronx, New York 10453. The funding would be used for energy andenvironmental research and the promotion of the use of renewable and efficient energy technologiesin urban communities. I certify that neither I nor my spouse has any financial interest in this project.

S8 E. Serranoember of Congress


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(202) 225-4361FAX: (202) 225-6001


(718) 620-0084FAX: (718) 620-0658


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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:


SUBCOMMITTEES:CHAIRMAN, FINANCIAL SERVICES AND

GENERAL GOVERNMENTVICE CHAIR, HOMELAND SECURITYMEMBER, ENERGY AND WATER


SENIOR WHIP

I am requesting funding for the Orchard Beach, Bronx, New York Shore Protection Project in fiscal year2009. The entity to receive funding for this project is the US Army Corps of Engineers New YorkDistrict, located at 26 Federal Plaza, New York, New York 10278. The funding would be used for thecontinuation of the Orchard Beach shore protection project. I certify that neither I nor my spouse hasany financial interest in this project.

Member of Congress


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(202) 225-4361FAX: (202) 225-6001


1718) 620-0084FAX: (718) 620-0658






GENERAL GOVERNMENTVICE CHAIR, HOMELAND SECURITY

MEMBER, ENERGY AND WATER


SENIOR WHIP

I am requesting funding for the Soundview Park, Bronx, New York Ecosystem Restoration Study infiscal year 2009. The entity to receive funding for this project is the US Army Corps of EngineersNew York District, located at 26 Federal Plaza, New York, New York 10278. The funding would beused for the continuation of the Soundview Park Ecosystem Restoration Study. I certify that neither Inor my spouse has any financial interest in this project.

Member of Congress


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WASHINGTON or-FleE:2227 RAYBURN HOUSE OFFICE BUILDINGWASHINGTON, DC 20515-3216

(202) 225--4361FAX: (202) 225-6001

BRONX OFFICE:78 8 SOUTHERN BOULEVARD

BRONX, NY 10455(718) 620-0084

FAX: (718) 620-0658






GENERAL GOVERNMENTVICE CHAIR, HOMELAND SECURITYMEMBER, ENERGY AND WATER


SENIOR WHIP

I am requesting funding for the Hudson-Raritan Estuary New York and New Jersey EcosystemRestoration in fiscal year 2009. The entity to receive funding for this project is the US Army Corps ofEngineers New York District, located at 26 Federal Plaza, New York 10278. The funding would beused for the continuation of the Hudson-Raritan Estuary Ecosystem Restoration. I certify that neitherI nor my spouse has any financial interest in this project.

Member of Congress


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PETE SESSIONS32ND DISTRICT, TEXAS

COMMITTEE ON RULESCOMMITTEEON THE BUDGETCOMMITTEE ONFINANCIAL SERVICES(ON LEAVE)RESULTS CAUCUSCHAIRMAN

March 19, 2008

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The Honorable David Obey, ChainnanHouse Appropriations CommitteeH-218, The CapitolWashington DC 20515The Honorable Jerry Lewis, Ranking MemberHouse Appropriations Committee1016 LongworthWashington DC 20515Dear Chainnan Obey and Ranking Member Lewis,

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For the FY09 Energy and Water Appropriations legislation, I am requesting for:City ofDallas, 1500 Marilla 4EN, Dallas, Texas 75201It is my understanding that the funding would build on prior flood protection efforts by the City andthe Corps. The proposed improvements will increase the level of protection of the Dallas Floodwaylevee system to the Standard Project Flood or 800-year event. I certify that this project does nothave a 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 to the best ofmy knowledge this request (1) is not directed to an entity or program that will be named after asitting Member of Congress or was named after a fonner Representative in a prior Congress; (2) isnot intended to be used by an entity to secure funds for other entities unless the use of funding isconsistent with the specified purpose of the earmark; and (3) meets or exceeds all statutoryrequirements for matching funds where applicable. I further certify that should this request beincluded in the bill, I will place a statement in the Congressional Record describing how the fundswill be spent and justifying the use of federal taxpayer funds.~ , ~ Pete SessionsMember ofCongress

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PETE SESSIONS32ND DISTRICT, TEXAS

COMMITIEE ON RULESCOMMITIEEON THE BUDGETCOMMITIEEONFINANCIAL SERVICES(ON LEAVE)RESULTS CAUCUSCHAIRMAN

March 19, 2008

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The Honorable David Obey, ChainnanHouse Appropriations CommitteeH-218, The CapitolWashington DC 20515The Honorable Jerry Lewis, Ranking MemberHouse Appropriations Committee1016 LongworthWashington DC 20515Dear Chainnan Obey and Ranking Member Lewis,

o 1514 LONGWORTH HOUSE OFFICE BUILDINWASHINGTON, DC 20515-4332TELEPHONE: 202.225.2231FAX: 202.225.5878DISTRICT OFFICE:o PARK CENTRAL VII12750 MERIT DRIVESUITE 1434DALLAS, TEXAS 75251TELEPHONE: 972.392.0505FAX: 972.392.0615e-mail: [email protected] page: www.house.govlsessionsi

In the FY09 Energy and Water Appropriations legislation, I am requesting for:Southern Methodist University, 6425 Boaz, Room 205, Dallas, Texas 75275It is my understanding that the funding is for an Advanced Parallel Processing Center at SMUthat will enable the university community to access data from other research centers, like theCern Large Hadron Collider. This data can be used to study a variety of fields, includingmedicine, energy and banking. 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 to the bestofmy knowledge this request (1) is not directed to an entity or program that will be named aftera sitting Member of Congress or was named after a fonner Representative in a prior Congress;(2) is not intended to be used by an entity to secure funds for other entities unless the use offunding is consistent with the specified purpose of the earmark; and (3) meets or exceeds allstatutory requirements for matching funds where applicable. I further certify that should thisrequest be included in the bill, I will place a statement in the Congressional Record describinghow the funds will be spent and justifying the use of federal taxpayer funds.

Pete SessionsMember ofCongress



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JOE SESTAK7TH DISTRICT, PENNSYLVANIA

CONGRESS OF THE UNITED STATESHOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES

WASHINGTON, DC 20515(202) 225-2011


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ARMED SERVICESAIR AND LAND FORCES

OVERSIGHT AND INVESTIGATIONSSEAPOWER AND EXPEDITIONARY FORCES

EDUCATION AND LABOREARLY CHILDHOOD, ELEMENTARY AND

SECONDARY EOUCATIONHEALTH, EMPLOYMENT, LABOR

AN D PENSIONS

SMALL BUSINESSVICE CHAIRMAN

FINANCE AND TAXCONTRACTING AND TECHNOLOGY

REGULATION, HEALTH CARE AND TRADE

I am requesting funding for Environmental Infrastructure for Pennsylvania Streams in DelawareCounty and the portions of Chester County and Montgomery County (as outlined in the description)in fiscal year 2009. The entity to receive funding for this project is the Army Corps of Engineers,located at 100 Penn Square East, Philadelphia, PA 19107. The funding would be used for evaluationof alternatives to address flood damage reduction, environmental restoration, and other alliedpurposes. Watershed-scale assessments will determine specific underlying causes of problems andidentify appropriate methods for immediate and long term solutions to include Delaware County,Chester County, and Montgomery County, PA Watersheds of Schuykill River, Perkiomen Creek,Skippack Creek, Stony Creek, Lower Merion Drainage Area, Brandywine Creek, Chester Creek,Cobbs Creek, Crum Creek, Darby Creek, Delaware River; Gulf Creek, Marcus Hook Creek, MillCreek, Naamans Creek, Ridley Creek, Schuykill River, Stoney Creek, Valley Creek, and theSchuylkill River Drainage. And, if appropriate, limited adjacent watersheds that directly impact theabove watershed. I certify that neither I nor my spouse has any financial interest in this project.

S i n c e r ~

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60 0 NORTH JACKSON STREET, SUITE 20 3MEDIA, PA 19063(610) 892-D623 PRINTED ON AECYCLED PAPER

1022 LONGWORTH HOUSE OFFICE BUILDINGWASHINGTON, DC 20515(202) 225-2011


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JOE SESTAK7TH DISTRICT, PENNSYLVANIA

CONGRESS OF THE UNITED STATESHOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES

WASHINGTON, DC 20515(202) 225-2011


COMMIUFES

ARMED SERVICESAlA AND LAND FORCES

OVERSIGHT ANO INVESTIGATIONS

SEAPOWER AND EXPEDITIONARY FORCES

EDUCATION AND LABOREARLY CHILDHOOD, ELEMENTARY AND

SeCONDARY EOUCATION

HEALTH, EMPLOYMENT, LASORAND PENSIONS

SMALL BUSINESSVICE CHAIRMAN

FINANCE AN D TA X

CONTRACTING AND TeCHNOLOGY

REGULATION, HEALTH CARE AND TRADE

I am requesting funding for curriculum and infrastructure enhancement in STEM in fiscal year 2009.The entity to receive funding for this project is Cheyney University, located at 1837 University Circle,P.O. Box 200, Cheyney, PA 19319. The funding would be used for enhancement o f STEMinfrastructure and capacity. I certify that neither I nor my spouse has any financial interest in thisproject.

Member of Congress

600 NOATH JACKSON STREET, Surrr 203MEDIA, PA 19063(610) 892-8623 PRINTED ON RECYCLED PAPER1022 LONGWORTH HOUSE OFFICE BUILDING

WASHINGTON, DC 20515(202) 225-2011


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CONGRESS OFTHEUNITED STATES

The Honorable David ObeyChairman

March 19,2008

The Honorable Jerry LewisRanking MemberCommittee on AppropriationsH-232 Capitol

Committee on AppropriationslOl6 Longworth HOBWashington, DC 20515ashington, DC 20515

Dear Chairman Obey and Ranking Member Lewis:I am requesting funding for Norwalk Harbor to complete maintenance dredging infiscal year 2009. The entity to receive funding for this project is the Army Corps ofEngineers New England District, located at 696 Virginia Road, Concord, MA01742. The funding would be used to complete the maintenance dredging of theNorwalk Harbor Federal Navigation Project. I certify that neither I nor my spousehas any financial interest in this proj ect.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 orprogram that will be named after a sitting Member ofCongress; (2) is not intendedto be used by an entity to secure funds for other entities unless the use of funding isconsistent with the specified purpose of the earmark; and (3) meets or exceeds allstatutory requirements for matching funds where applicable. I further certify thatshould this request be included in the bill, I will place a statement in theCongressional Record describing how the funds will be spent and justifying theuse of taxpayer funds.

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CONGRESS OF THE UNITED STATES


March 19, 2008

The Honorable Jerry LewisRanking MemberCommittee on AppropriationsH-232 Capitol Committee on Appropriations1016 Longworth HOBWashington, DC 20515ashington, DC 20515Dear Chairman Obey and Ranking Member Lewis:I am requesting funding for the Water Pollution Control Authority, CombinedSewer Overflows Project to complete two priority sewer projects in Bridgeport, CTin fiscal year 2009. The entity to receive funding for this project is the State ofConnecticut Water Pollution Control Authority (WPCA) located at 695 SeaviewAvenue, Bridgeport, CT 06607. The funding would be used for infi'astructuralimprovements to the city's storm-water and sewer systems. I certify that neither Inor my spouse has any financial interest in this proj ect.Consistent with the Republican Leadership'S policy on earmarks, I hereby certifythat to the best of my knowledge this request (I) is not directed to an entity orprogram that will be named after a sitting Member of Congress; (2) is not intendedto be used by an entity to secure funds for other entities unless the use of funding isconsistent with the specified purpose ofthe earmark; and (3) meets or exceeds allstatutory requirements for matching funds where applicable. I further certify thatshould this request be included in the bill, I will place a statement in theCongressional Record describing how the funds will be spent and justifying theuse of federal taxpayer funds.

Congressman Christopht>r Shays, Fourth District Connecticut11261 HOUSt' Offnc DC 20515 '{)lll4BRi])U-i'()](f: S79.,(,T(;,\, DC 202'225


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CONGRESS OFmEUNITEDSTAlli

The Honorable David ObeyChainnan

March 19, 2008

The Honorable Jerry LewisRanking MemberCommittee on AppropriationsH-232 Capitol

Committee on Appropriations1016 Longworth HOBWashington, DC 20515ashington, DC 20515Dear Chainnan Obey and Ranking Member Lewis:I am requesting funding for the Waste to Energy Project in Stamford, CT in fiscalyear 2009. The entity to receive funding for this project is the State of ConnecticutWater Pollution Control Authority on 695 Seaview Avenue, Bridgeport, CT 06607.The funding would be used to convert dried sludge into clean, renewable energy inthe Counecticut electricity load pocket, which could potentially produce 100 timesthe electric energy needed to serve U.S. domestic demand, and could reduce 1.1billion metric tonnes of greenhouse gases by 2030. I certify that neither I nor myspouse has any financial interest in this proj ect.Consistent with the Republican Leadership'S policy on eannarks, I hereby certifYthat to the best of my knowledge this request (1) is not directed to an entity orprogram that will be named after a sitting Member of Congress; (2) is not intendedto be used by an entity to secure funds for other entities unless the use of funding isconsistent with the specified purpose of the eannark; and (3) meets or exceeds allstatutory requirements for matching funds where applicable. I further certify thatshould this request be included in the bill, I will place a statement in theCongressional Record describing how the funds will be spent and justifYing theuse of federal taxpayer funds.

Sincerely,


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The Honorable David ObeyChairmanCommittee on AppropriationsH-232 CapitolWashington, DC 20515

March 19,2008

The Honorable Jerry LewisRanking MemberCommittee on Appropriations1016 Longworth HOBWashington, DC 20515Dear Chairman Obey and Ranking Member Lewis:I am requesting funding for the Long Island Sound Dredged Management MaterialPlan in fiscal year 2009. The entity to receive funding for this project is theConnecticut Department of Environmental Protection, 79 Elm Street, Hartford, CT06106. The funding would be used to evaluate and develop dredging and sedimentmanagement options for the long-term maintenance of commercial and recreationalharbors in and around Long Island Sound. I certify that neither I nor my spousehas any financial interest in this project.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 orprogram that will be named after a sitting Member of Congress; (2) is not intendedto be used by an entity to secure funds for other entities unless the use of funding isconsistent with the specified purpose of the earmark; and (3) meets or exceeds allstatutory requirements for matching funds where applicable. I further certify thatshould this request be included in the bill, I will place a statement in theCongressional Record describing how the funds will be spent and justifying theuse of federal taxpayer funds.

Sincerely,


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CONGRESS OFmE UNITED STATES

The Honorable David ObeyChairmanCommittee on AppropriationsH-232 CapitolWashington, DC 20515

March 19,2008

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

Dear Chairman Obey and Ranking Member Lewis:I am requesting funding for the Stamford Mill River Restoration in fiscal year2009. The entity to receive funding for this project is the City of Stamford, CT,located at 888 Washington Boulevard, Stamford, CT 06901. The funding wouldbe used rebuild collapsing retaining walls along the river and restoreenvironmentally appropriate access to Mill River. I certify that neither I nor myspouse has any financial interest in this proj ect.Consistent with the Republican Leadership's policy on earmarks, I hereby certifYthat to the best ofmy knowledge this request (1) is not directed to an entity orprogram that will be named after a sitting Member ofCongress; (2) is not intendedto be used by an entity to secure funds for other entities unless the use of funding isconsistent with the specified purpose of the earmark; and (3) meets or exceeds allstatutory requirements for matching funds where applicable. I further certifY thatshould this request be included in the bill, I will place a statement in theCongressional Record describing how the funds will be spent and justifYing theuse of federal taxpayer funds.

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March 19, 2008

The Honorable Jerry LewisRanking MemberCommittee on AppropriationsH-232 Capitol Committee on Appropriations1016 Longworth HOBWashington, DC 20515ashington, DC 20515Dear Chairman Obey and Ranking Member Lewis:I am requesting funding for the Greenwich Harbor Maintenance Dredging in fiscalyear 2009. The entity to receive funding for this project is the Town ofGreenwich,located at 101 Field Point Road, Greenwich, CT 06830. The funding would beused for the initial environmental assessment, project coordination andmanagement activities by the Army Corps ofEngineers for maintenance dredgingof the Greenwich Harbor Federal Navigational Channel. I certifY that neither I normy spouse has any financial interest in this project.Consistent 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 that will be named after a sitting Member ofCongress; (2) is not intendedto be used by an entity to secure funds for other entities unless the use of funding isconsistent with the specified purpose of the earmark; and (3) meets or exceeds allstatutory requirements for matching funds where applicable. I further certify thatshould this request be included in the bill, I will place a statement in theCongressional Record describing how the funds will be spent and justifying theuse of federal taxpayer funds.

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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:

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COMMITTEE ON EDUCATION AND LABOR

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I am requesting funding for Hampton Harbor Navigation Improvement Study. Hampton. NH in fiscalyear 2009. The entity to receive funding for this project is the Army Corps of Engineers. located at696 Virginia Road. Concord. MA 01742. The funding would be used for the Army Corps of Engineersto study the feasibility of assuming responsibility for maintenance dredging the inner harbor channeland the Hampton and Seabrook anchorages. I certify that neither I nor my spouse has any financia linterest in this project.

Sincerely.C o J s ~ D ~ Carol Shea-PorterMember of Congress


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March 17, 2008The Honorable David R. Obey, ChairThe Honorable Jerry Lewis, Ranking MemberCommittee on AppropriationsH2 18, The CapitolWashington, D.C. 20515Dear Chair Obey and Ranking Member Lewis:

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COMMITTEE ON eOUCATlON AND LABOR

I am requesting funding for Portsmouth Harbor and Piscataqua River Feasibility Study for NavigationImprovement, Portsmouth, NH in fiscal year 2009. The entity to receive funding for this project is theArmy Corps of Engineers, located at 696 Virginia Road, Concord, MA 01742. The funding would beused for completing the feasibility of modifying the existing federal navigation project on thePiscataqua River to increase the width of the upper turning basin. I certify that neither I nor myspouse has any financial interest in this project.

Sincerely,

C o . J ~ ~ - r ~ Carol Shea-PorterMember of Congress


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COMMITTEE ONFOREIGN AFFAIRSSUBCOMMITTEES:

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March 17,2008The Honorable David R. Obey, ChairThe Honorable Jerry Lewis, Ranking MemberCommittee on AppropriationsH218, The CapitolWashington, D.C. 205t5Dear Chair Obey and Ranking Member Lewis:

COMMITTEE ONFINANCIAL SERVICESSUBCOMMITTEES:

CAP ITAL MARKETS AND INSURANCEF1NANCIALINSTITunONS

MONETARY POLICYCOMMITTEE ON THE

JUDICIARYSUBCOMMITTEE ON INTELLECTUAL

PROPERTY AND THE INTERNET

I am requesting funding for the Los Angeles County Drainage Area in fiscal year 2009. The entity toreceive funding for this project is the us Army Corps of Engineers, Los Angeles District, located at915 Wilshire Blvd, Los Angeles, CA 90017. The funding would be used for an update to theSepulveda Basin Master Plan Study, as well as design and construction. I certify that neither I nor myspouse has any financial interest in this project.

WASHINGTON, DC OFFICE2242 RAYBURN HOUSE OFFICE BUILDING

WASHINGTON, DC 20515(202} 225-591 1FAX: (202) 225-5879

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COMMITTEE ONFOREIGN AFFAIRSSUBCOMMITTEES:

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March 15, 2008The Honorable David R. Obey, ChairThe Honorable Jerry Lewis, Ranking MemberCommittee on AppropriationsH218, The CapitolWashington , D.C. 20515Dear Chair Obey and Ranking Member Lewis:


CAPITAL MARKETS AND INSURANCEFINANCIAL INSTITUTIONS

MONETARY POLICYCOMMITTEE ON THE



I am requesting funding for LA River Revitalization Study in fiscal year 2009. The entity to receivefunding for this project is LA District Army Corps of Engineers , located at 915 Wilshire Boulevard,Suite 980, Los Angeles, CA 90017. The funding would be used for a feasibility study which will buildupon the existing study and incorporate input from the City of Los Angeles' Master Plan for the LARiver. I certify that neither I nor my spouse has any financial interest in this project.

Brad ShermanMember of Congress


WASHINGTON, DC 20515(202) 225-6911

FA)(: (202) 225-6879E-MAil: [email protected]

SAN FERNANDO VALLEY OFFICE5000 VAN Nuys BOULEVARD, SUITE 420

SHERMAN OAKS, CA 91403(818) 501-9200

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COMMITTEE ONFOREIGN AFFAIRS

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March 15, 2008The Honorable David R Obey, ChairThe Honorable Jerry Lewis, Ranking MemberCommittee on AppropriationsH218, The CapitolWashington , D.C. 20515Dear Chair Obey and Ranking Member Lewis:


CAPITAL MARKETS AND INSURANCEFINANCIAL INSTITUTIONS

M ONETARY POLICYCOMMITTEE ON THE



I am requesting funding for Sun Valley Watershed Project Feasibilty Study in fiscal year 2009. Theentity to receive funding for this project is Los Angeles County Department of Public Works, locatedat 900 S. Fremont Ave, Alhambra, CA 91803. The funding would be used for by the Corps ofEngineers for the feasibility phase, which will continue the investigation of environmental restoration,water quality improvement, flood mitigation, and other related issues within the Sun Valleywatershed. I certify that neither I nor my spouse has any financial interest in this project.


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FINANCIAL INSTITUTIONSMONETARY POLICY

COMMITTEE ON THEJUOICIARY

SUBCOMMITT'EE ON INTELLECTUALPROPERTY AND THE INTERNET

I am requesting funding for Anti-Idling Lithium Ion Battery Program, California in fiscal year 2009.The entity to receive funding for this project is Qualiion, located at Sylmar Biomedical Park, 12744San Fernando Rd. Sylmar, CA 91342. The funding would be used for transitioning a fundamentallysafe technology to a manufacturing setting that will allow for qualification of the batteries and costeffective production of the battery units. I certify that neither I nor my spouse has any financialinterest in this project.



WASHINGTON, DC 20515(202) 225-5911

FAX: (202) 225--5879E-MAIL: [email protected]

SA N FERNANDO VALLEY OFFICE5000 VAN Nuys BOULEVARD, SUITE 420

SHERMAN OAKS, CA 91403(818) 601-9200

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The Honorable Dav!d Obey, ChairmanI lou", Appropriation; ComrniHeeH-218 U S_ C ~ p i t u l Wa,hmglun, D.C, 20515The H,mnrable Jerr)' I.e"is_ Ranking MemberI 10uSOl Approprialions Cummine..1016 Longv.onhWa'hingron, DC 205 I 5Dear Chamllall Obey and Rankm!; Member LewIS:

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I am requesting funding for the Carlyle Lake in fiscal ~ e a r 2009, The Lake is located inCarlyle, lliinois. Ponions of the project ar o v e r n i ~ h t cona!?,es, a S" Imm Ing pool. and a res(;)uram/,tore, Lafl(c subimpoundment dams, managed by the Illinois D e p a n m ~ n t of N ~ t u r a l Resources, ~ r c located al lhenonhem end of the lake and are flooded each bll, providing excellent huntmg opponunllies. Icenify that neitber 1no!' Ill)' spouse has any fi"anciai inlere,t in lhi, project

Consi,tent with the Repuhllcan l.caller,hip's policy on c"nnarh, 1 h ~ r e b ) ' cenify thaI tolhe b ~ s t of my knowledge this request ( I) is not directed to an enti!) or program that" ill benamed after a ,inlllg \tember of Congress, (2) is not Intended to be used by an entity to securelund, lor "lhcr cnlities unles's the u


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JOH .. M. SHIMKUS

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March l ~ . 2 0 0 ~

T h ~ lionorable David Obey, ChairmanHouse Appropnation< Comm,tteeH_21 & lJ.S. Cap,t,,]Washington. D.C 205] 5I he Honorable Jerry Lewis, Ranking MemberHOLlsc Appropriations Committee1016 I LlngwOr11oWashington, IX 20515DIlar ChalfTIlan Obey and Ranking Member Lewis:

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JOHN M, SHIMKUS

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The Honomble David Obey, ChairmanH"",,, Appropriations CommilleeH-li U,S. CapLtolWashLnj\ton. O,c. 20515The Honol'able Jerry Lewis. Ranking MemberHou,e Appropriation. Commirree1016 LongworthWashmgton. DC 20515Dear Chairman O bq and Ranking Mcmber Lew",

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I am rcqucstmg funding for the R ~ D d Lake in fiscal year 2009, The project ii locatednear Benton. IIlinoLs, in hank lin and Jelfe"on C(lunlLCs, The funding would be med to provideflood control. water supply, recreation. con",rvation ot fi fur matching funds where appl icable,I fun her certit)-' (hnr


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JOHN M. SHIMKUS19TH DISTRICT, ILLINOIS

2452 RAYBURN HOUSE OFFICE BUILDINGWASHINGTON, DC 20515(202) 225-5271

ENERGY AND COMMERCECOMMITTEE

((ongrt1i1i 0(. tbt Wntttb ~ t a t t 1 i ~ o U ~ t of l \ t p r e ~ t n t a t t b t ~ m t a ~ b i n g t o n . 1D(lC 20515-1319

, : - ~ "-SUBCOMMITTEES:OVERSIGHT AND INVESTIGATIONSRANKING MEMBER

March 19, 2{)08ENERGY AND AIR QUALITY

TELECOMMUNICATIONS ANDTHE INTERNETThe Honorable David Obey, ChairmanHouse Appropriations CommitteeH-218 U.S. CapitolWashington, D.C. 20515The Honorable Jerry Lewis, Ranking MemberHouse Appropriations Committee1016 LongworthWashington, DC 20515Dear Chairman Obey and Ranking Member Lewis:

3130 CHATHAM ROAD, SUITESPRINGFIELD, IL 62704(217) 492-5090240 REGENCY CENTRE

COLLINSVILLE, IL 62234(618) 344--3065221 EAST BROADWAY, SUITE 1

CENTRALIA, IL 62801(618) 532- 9676CITY HALL, ROOM 12110 EAST LOCUST

HARRISBURG, IL 62946(618) 252--8271

120 SOUTH FAIR STREETOLNEY, IL 62450(618) 392- 7737

www.house.gov/shimkus

I am requesting funding for the Upper Miss River - Illinois WW System, IL, lA,MN, MO & WI (also referred to as the Upper Mississippi River System (UMRS)Navigation and Ecosystem Sustainability Program (NESP)) in fiscal year 2009. Theentity to receive funding for this project is Rock Island District of the U.S. Army Corpsof Engineers, located at Clock Tower Building, P.O. Box 2004, Rock Island, IL 61204.The funding would be used to construct new 1,200-foot lock chambers, begin ecosystemrestoration projects and complete small-scale navigation aids. I certify that neither I normy spouse has any financial interest in this project.

Consistent 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 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 of the 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 of federal taxpayer funds.



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JOHN M. SHIMKUS19TH DISTRICT, ILLINOIS

2452 RAYBURN HOUSE OFFICE BUILDINGWASHINGTON, DC 20515

(202) 225-5271

ENERGY AND COMMERCECOMMITTEE

o n g r e ~ ~ of tbe Wniteb ~ t a t e ~ 1 ! } O U ~ t of l \ t p r t ~ t n t a t i b t ~ ~ a ~ b t n g t o n , : m ~ 20515-1319

tSUBCOMMITTEES: March 1 J', 2008OVERSIGHT AND INVESTIGATIONSRANKING MEMBER

ENERGY AND AIR QUALITYTELECOMMUNICATIONS AND

THE INTERNETThe Honorable David Obey, ChairmanHouse Appropriations CommitteeH-218 U.S. CapitolWashington, D.C. 20515The Honorable Jerry Lewis, Ranking MemberHouse Appropriations Committee1016 LongworthWashington, DC 20515Dear Chairman Obey and Ranking Member Lewis:

3130 CHATHAM ROAD, SUITE CSPRINGFIELD, IL 62704

(217) 492-5090240 REGENCY CENTRE

COLLINSVILLE, IL 62234(618)344-3065

221 EAST BROADWAY, SUITE 102CENTRALIA, IL 62801

(618) 532-9676CITY HALL, ROOM 12110 EAST LOCUSTHARRISBURG, IL 62946(618) 252-8271

120 SOUTH FAIR STREETOLNEY, IL 62450(618) 392-7737

www.house.gov/shimkus

I am requesting funding for the Upper Mississippi River Restoration IL, lA,MN, MO & WI (formerly known as the-Environmental Management Program) in fiscalyear 2009. The entity to receive funding for this project is Rock Island District oftheU.S. Army Corps of Engineers, located at Clock Tower Building, P.O. Box 2004, RockIsland, IL 61204. The funding would be used to continue projects which are vital to theecological restoration of the Upper Mississippi River, including island construction,habitat creation and long-term monitoring. I certify that neither I nor my spouse has anyfinancial interest in this project.

Consistent 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 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 of federal taxpayer funds.



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,JOHN rA. SHIMKUS

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E N E ~ G Y AND COMMERCECDMMITIEE'"" ' ' ' ,"""G, oL 62)006'''81 ", " '""" Sou,," 'AIR ' """0,,,,,, Ie 62410"'BI'" n,7

I am requestLng flLnding for the Chaiu of RDck.. Lev,"" in fi,cal year 200'J. Ihi. entity i,localed in Madison Count;.', Illinois, in t h ~ vicmil)' of Granite City and Ioa.t St, Louis. tundinglur Ihi, projcct will go to d ~ v d o p the corr",,1 desi)!;n deliciencies and I15sure thaI the ChaiR ofRocks Icwe wi II wilh,tand a SOO-year 11000, The deficiency correctIOn includes the i"swHationof relief wells, construction of levee benns, a pump Slat ion. relocations. and mitigation, Jhelevee protects a major urban area, I certLfy that neither I nor my 'pome h " any linancial interestin Ihis projeci

ConSISlem w'lh Ihe Republican Leadership's policy on earmark.s, I hereby certify that totne best of my knowledge this reque" (I J i, "'" Ji"..;led lu an entity,,, prugram thai will benamed after a siRing Member of Congress, (lJ is not intended to be u.,ed by an entity 10 securefunds for other entities unless the use of timdLng i, comi


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March 19, 200R

[he H o n o " , b l ~ David U b ~ y . ChairmanHouse Appropnations CommLrteeH_2 I R I J_ CarMIWJshinglon, I),C, 211515The Honorahlc Jen;.- Lewi" Ranking ~ e " , b c r Home Appmpnation' C o m " ' I r 1 C ~ 1016 Long"orthW . ~ h i n g : l u n , DC 2US 15Vear Chainnan abe} Jnd Ranking Member I.ewis:

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[ .m r e q u ~ ' l i n g funding for the Wood Ri.,u Levee in fi,ca[ year 2009 The project a",ai, [ocnted in Ihe M "i"ippi Ri\u llnnd plai" of Madi",,, Cuunty, II [inoi,_ upstream of the city ofEa,t SI. Louis. An urban design levee, authonzed in 1938 and constructed in the 1950s. protectsthe area, The proposed project includes replacmg [63 of 170 exislmg relief wells and inslalling60 new ",[ief w ~ l I s as a deficiency correction under the existing project authori7.ation_ Addil!onal,econstructionil'cp[accment i, propo.,ed fot various ~ " ' ' ' p o " e n ' ' of 26 do,ure struclures, 38waviry drains, and 7 pump .,tmion" J certifY tilot ncither T OM my ,pc>u.c h ..., any financialiTllere,1 in thi, projI.'CL

Consistent with the Republican Leadership' 5 p o l l ~ Y on eannarks. I hereby certii) thaI 10lhe be,l of my knowledge Ihi, r.quesl (I) i, not dIJected to an entil)' or program that will benamed after a silling Membe, o f C o n ~ r e s s : (2) is not intended 10 be used by an entlry to se


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JOHN M, SHIMKUS

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T h ~ Hone>rablc D"vid Ol:",y, ChairmanHouse Appropriations CommitteeHll8 L,S CapitolWa,hing''''', D.C. 20515The I lonomble Jerry Lev. i,. Ranking MemberHom,,, Appropri"ti(}n, Committee10 16 Longv.orth\Vashington. DC 20515Dear Chalrma[\ Obey and R a [ \ k i [ \ ~ Member Lewis:

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HEATH SHULER11TH DISTRICT, NORTH CAROLINA

51 2 CANNON HOUSE OffiCE BUILDINGWASHINGTON, DC 20515PHONE (202) 225-6401FAX (202) 226--6422

356131LTMORE AVENUE, SUITE 400ASHEVILLE, NC 28801

PHONE (828) 252-1651FAX (828) 252-8734(!!ougrtBB of t4t lltnUll :tattB

]l{ounc of 1lleprcnctttutiucnlIllIttnl1ittgtOtl. mm 20515-3311

The Honorable David ObeyChairmanCommittee on AppropriationsH-218, The CapitolWashington, D.C. 29515Dear Chairman Obey:

March 17,2008

DEPUTY AT-LARGE WHIPCOMMITTEE ON TRANSPORTATION

AND INFRASTRUCTURESUBCOMMITTEE ON

HIGHWAYS AND TRANSI1SUBCOJI.\I,1ITTEE ON

WATf:R f l E S O U f ~ C E S AND ENVIRONMENT

COMMITTEE ONNATURAL RESOURCES

SUBCOMMITTEE ONNATIONAL PARKS, FORESTS, AND PUBLIC LAND

COMMITTEE ONSMALL BUSINESS

SUBCOMMITTEE ONRURAL AND URBAN ENTIIEPRENEURSHIP

CHAIRMAN

I am requesting funding for green collar and renewable energy training in the Energy andWater Appropriations bill. The entity to receive funding for this project is the AshevilleBuncombe Teclmical Community College Foundation, located at 340 Victoria Road,Asheville, NC 28801. The funding would be used to develop degrees and trainingprograms in green fields and teclmology at a local community college. I certify thatneither I nor my spouse has any financial interest in this project.I f you have any questions, please contact Sean O'Brien ofmy staf f at 202-225-6401.

Sincerely

-Heath ShulerMember of Congress



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512 CANNON HOUSE OFfiCE BUILDiNGWASHINGTON, DC 20515

PHONE (202) 225--6401FAX (202) 226-6422

35 6 [JILTMOA,E AVENUE, SUITE 40 0ASHEVilLE, NC 20801

PHONE (828) 252-1651FAX (828) 252-8734

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IiII1JJ4iltgtrm. 11m 20515-3311

The Honorable David ObeyChainnanCommittee on AppropriationsH-218, The CapitolWashington, D.C. 29515Dear Chairman Obey:

March 17, 2008

DEPUTY AT-LARGE WHIPCOMMITTEE ON TRANSPORTATIO

AND INFRASTRUCTURESUBCOMMITIEE ON

HIGHWAYS AND TRANSITSUBCOMMITTEE ON

WATER FlESOURCES AND ENVIRONMENT

COMMIITEE ONNATURAL RESOURCESSUBCOMMITTEE ON

NATIONAL PARKS, FORESTS, AND PUBLIC LA

COMMITTEE ONSMALL BUSINESSSUBCOMMITTEE ON

RURAL AND URBAN ENTREPRENEURSHIPCHAI[\lVIAN

I am requesting funding for a Planuing and Assistance to States project in Asheville, NCin the Energy and Water Appropriations bill. The entity to receive funding for thisproject is the Army Corps ofEngineers, located at P.O. Box 1070, Nashville, TN 37202-1070. The funding would be used to complete a flood proofing plan for BiltmoreVillage. I certify that neither I nor my spouse has any financial interest in this project.If you have any questions, please contact Sean O'Brien ofmy staff at 202-225-6401.

Member of Congress

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51 2 CANNON HOUSE OFfICE BUil.DINGWASHINGTON, DC 20515

PHONE (202) 225,6401FAX {202} 226--642235 6 (lILTMORE AVENUE, SUITE 40 0

A S H ~ V l l . l E , NC 28801PHONE (820) 252-1G51FAX (828) 252-8734

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The Honorable David ObeyChaiImanCommittee on AppropriationsH-218, The CapitolWashington, D.C. 29515Dear Chailman Obey:

March 17, 2008

DEPUTY AT-LARGE WHIPCOMMITIEE ON TRANSPORTATIO

AND INFRASTRUCTURESUBCOMMITfEE ON

HIGHWAYS AND TRANSITSUBCOMMITfEE ON

WATER REsounCES AND ENVIRONMENT

COMMITIEE ONNATURAL I1.ESOURCESSUBCQI.,lI,lITfEE ON

NATIONAL PAnKS, FORESTS, AND PUBLIC L,\COMMITIEE ON

SMALL BUSINESSSUBCOMMITfEE ON

flunAL AND URBAN ENTREPRENEunSHIPCHAIRMAN

I am requesting funding to complete a feasibility study for Asheville, Buncombe Countyin the Energy and Water Appropriations bill. The entity to receive funding for thisproject is the Almy Corps of Engineers, located at P.O. Box 1070, Nashville, TN 37202-1070. The funding would be used to complete a feasibility study of the Swannanoa Riverwatershed. I certify that neither I nor my spouse has any financial interest in this project.If you have any questions, please contact Sean O'Brien ofmy staff at 202-225-6401.

Member of Congress

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512 CANNON HOUSE OFFICE I3UllOINGWASHINGTON, DC 20515PHONE (202) 225-6401FAX (202) 226--6422

35 6 BILTMORE AVENUE, SUITE 40 0ASHEVILLE, NC 28801PHONE (82B) 252-1651FAX (828) 252-8734

(!t.ongrt,a,a .of tIlt lllnUl!lJ ~ t a t . c , a l ~ n u n . e nf {l\l!vr.enctltuUun

lIlIIltnl1illgtnll. mor ZUS1S-3311

The Honorable David ObeyChairmanCommittee on AppropriationsH-218, The CapitolWashington, D.C. 29515Dear Chairman Obey:

March 17, 2008

DEPUTY ATLARGE WHIPCOMMITIEE ON TRANSPORTATION

AND INFRASTRUCTURESUBCOMMITTEE ON

HIGHWAYS AND TRANSITSUBCOMMITTEE ON

WAlEn RESOURCES AND ENVIRONi\',Nl

COMMITIEE ONNATURAL RESOURCESSUBCOMMITTEE ON

NATIONAL PARKS, FORESTS, AND PUBLIC LAND

COMMITTEE ONSMALL BUSINESSSUBCOMMITTEE ON

RURAL AND URBAN ENTREPRENEURSHIPCHAIRMAN

I am requesting funding for a river study in the Energy and Water Appropriations bill.The entity to receive funding for this project is the Army Corps ofEngineers, located atP.O. Box 1070, Nashville, TN 37202-1070. The funding would be used to initiate afeasibility study on the Pigeon River watershed. I celiify that neither I nor my spouse hasany financial interest in this project.If you have any questions, please contact Sean O'Brien of my staff at 202-225-6401.

~ i ~ c e r e ':< 11.. : ) ~ Heath Shuler

Member of Congress



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BILL SHUSTER9TH DISTRICT, PENNSYLVANIA

DEPUTY REPUBLICAN WHIPCOMMITTEE ON TRANSPORTATIONAN D INFRASTRUCTURE

SUBCOMMITTEES:RANKING MEMBER

RAILROADS, PIPELINES ANDHAZARDOUS MATERIAL

WATER RESOURCES AND ENVIRONMENTECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT, PUBLIC BUILDINGS

AND EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT

The Honorable Dave ObeyChainnan

([ongrti5 of tbt Wnittl.l ~ t a t t 5 ~ O U f i t of !\tpttfitntatibtfi.af>Utngton. J ) ~ 20515-3809

March 15,2008

COMMITTEE ON ARMED SERVICESON LEAVE

COMMITTEE ON NATURAL RESOURCESSUBCOMMITTEE:

ENERGY AND MINERAL RESOURCESCOMMITTEE ON SMALL BUSINESSCONGRESSIONAL RURAL CAUCUSRURAL HEALTH CARE COALITION

CONGRESSIONALSPORTSMEN'S CAUCUS

The Honorable Jerry LewisRanking MemberHouse Appropriations CommitteeH-218, The Capitol House Appropriations Committee1016 Longworth House Office BuildingWashington, DC 20515ashington, DC 20515RE: South Central Pennsylvania Environmental Improvement ProgramDear Chainnan Obey and Ranking Member Lewis:I am contacting you jn compliance with Clause 9 of Rule XXI and Clause 17 ofRule XXIII of the rules ofthe House ofRepresentatives for the 11 Oth Congress. In the Fiscal Year (FY) 2009 Energy and WaterDevelopment Appropriations bill, I am requesting funding for the South Central Pennsylvania EnvironmentalImprovement Program. The entity to receive funding for this project is the US Anny Corps of EngineersBaltimore District, located at 10 South Howard Street, Baltimore, MD 21201.It is my understanding that funding for this project will provide design and construction assistance for waterrelated environmental infrastructure and resource protection and development projects in South CentralPennsylvania. The program provides the funding necessary for local communities to install basic sewer andwater systems and is a key aspect of building and enhancing infrastructure for many rural communities inPennsylvania. To the best of my knowledge, I certify that neither I nor my spouse has any direct orforeseeable financial interest in this project, which I define as "direct personal or pecuniary interest" underClause 1 ofHouse Rule III.Consistent with the Republican Leadership's pol icy on earmarks, I hereby certify that to the best ofmyknowledge this request (1) is not directed to an entity or program that will be named after a sitting Memberof Congress; (2) is not intended to be used by an entity to secure funds for other entities unless the use offunding is consistent with the specified purpose of the earmark; and (3) meets or exceeds all statutoryrequirements for matching funds where applicable. I further certify that should this request be included in thebill, I will place a statement in the Congressional Record describing how the funds will be spent andjustifying the use of federal taxpayer funds.

204 CANNON HOUSE OFFICE BUILDINGWASHINGTON, DC 20515-3809

(202) 225-2431FAX: (202) 225-2486

310 PEN N STREETSUITE 200

HOLLIDAYSBURG, PA 16648(800) 854-3035(814) 69&-6318

FAX: (814) 69&-6726

Sincerely,& 1 t ~ ill ShusterMember ofCongress

647 PHILADELPHIA STREETSUITE 304

INDIANA, PA 15701(724) 463-0516FAX: (724) 463-0518

118 WEST MAIN STREETSUITE 302

SOMERSET, PA 15501(814) 443-3918

FAX: (814) 443-6373

100 LINCOLN WAY EASSUITE B

CHAMBERSBURG, PA 172(717) 264-8308FAX: (717) 26


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BILL SHUSTER9TH DISTRICT, PENNSYLVANIA

DEPUTY REPUBLICAN WHIP

COMMITTEE ON ARMED SERVICESON LEAVE

COMMITTEE ON TRANSPORTATIONAND INFRASTRUCTURESUBCOMMITTEES:

RANKINO MiMIIuRAILROADS, PIPELINES AND

HAZARDOUS MATERIAL

( [ o n g r t ~ ~ of tbt Wntttb ~ t a t t ~ J)ou)e of l\epre)entattbe).ubington. A l ~ 20515-3809

COMMITTEE ON NATURAL RESOURCESSUBCOMMITTEE:

ENERGY AND MINERAL RESOURCESCOMMITTEE ON SMALL BUSINESS

CONGRESSIONAL RURAL CAUCUSRURAL HEALTH CARE C.OAUTION

CONGRESSIONALSPORTSMEN'S CAUCUSWATER RESOURCES AND ENVIRONMENT

ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT, PUBLIC BUILDINGSAND EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT

The Honorable Dave ObeyChainnanHouse Appropriations CommitteeH-218, The CapitolWashington, DC 20515RE: Juniata Hybrid Locomotive

March 15,2008

The Honorable Jerry LewisRanking MemberHouse Appropriations Committee1016 Longworth House Office BuildingWashington, DC 20515

Dear Chainnan Obey and Ranking Member Lewis:I am contacting you in compliance with Clause 9 ofRule XXI and Clause 17 ofRule XXIII of the rules ofthe House ofRepresentatives for the 110th Congress. In the Fiscal Year (FY) 2009 Energy and WaterDevelopment Appropriations bill, I am requesting funding for the Juniata Hybrid Locomotive project. Theentity to receive funding is Penn State University located at 304 Old Main, University Park, P A 16802.It is my understanding that funding for this project will be used to assess and develop technologicalalternatives to diesel locomotives and to develop a more energy efficient and environmentally friendlylocomotive for yard, local, and main line applications. To the best ofmy knowledge, I certify that neither Inor my spouse has any direct or foreseeable financial interest in this project, which I define as "directpersonal or pecuniary interest" under Clause 1 ofHouse Rule III.Consistent with the Republican Leadership's policy on earmarks, I hereby certify that to the best ofmyknowledge this request (1) is not directed to an entity or program that will be named after a sitting MemberofCongress; (2) is not intended to be used by an entity to secure funds for other entities unless the use offunding is consistent with the specified purpose of the earmark; and (3) meets or exceeds all statutoryrequirements for matching funds where applicable. I further certify that should this request be included in thebill, I will place a statement in the Congressional Record describing how the funds will be spent andjustifying the use of federal taxpayer funds.

204 CANNON HOUSE OFFICE BUILDINGWASHINGTON, DC 20515-3809

(202) 225-2431FAX: (202) 225-2486

310 PENN STREETSUITE 200

HOLLIDAYSBURG, PA 16648(800) 854-3035(814) 696-6318

FAX: (814) 696-6726

S ? ! : O s ~ Bill ShusterMember ofCongress

647 PHILADELPHIA STREETSUITE 304

INDIANA, PA 15701(724) 463-0516

FAX: (724) 463-0518

118 WEST MAIN STREETSUITE 302

SOMERSET, PA 15501(814) 443-3918

FAX: (814) 443-(l373

100 iNCOLN WAY EASSUITE B

CHAMBERSBURG, PA 172(717) 264-8308

FAX: (717) 264-0269


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MIKE SIMPSONSECOND DISTRICT, IDAHOWASHINGTON OFFICE:1339 LONGWORTH HOUSE OFFICE BUILDING

WASHINGTON, DC 20515(202) 225-5531FAX: (202) 225-8 216

DISTRICT OFFICE:802 WEST BANNOCK STREET, SUITE 600BOISE, 10 83702(208) 334-1953

FAX: (208) 334-9533www.house.gov/simpson

CONGRESS OF THE UNITED STATESHOUSE Of REPRESENTATIVES

March 14,2008The Honorable David Obey, ChairmanHouse Appropriations CommitteeH-218, The CapitolWashington DC 20515The Honorable Jerry Lewis, Ranking MemberHouse Appropriations Committee1016 LongworthWashington DC 20515Dear Chairman Obey and Ranking Member Lewis:

COMMITIEE ON APPROPRIATIONSSUBCOMMITTEES:

ENERGY AND WATER DEVELOPMENTLABOR, HEALTH, AND HUMAN SERVICES

COMMITIEE ON BUDGET

I am requesting funding for the Rural Idaho Program (Section 595) within the Army Corpsof Engineers in Fiscal Year 2009. The entity to receive funding for this project is theEastern Idaho Regional Wastewater Authority, located at 101 S. Emerson AvenueShelley, Idaho 83274. The funding would be used for construction of a wastewatertreatment facility. I certify that this project does not have a direct and foreseeable effect onthe pecuniary interests ofme or my spouse.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 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 .

Mike SimpsonMember of Congress


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MIKE SIMPSON COMMITIEE ON APPROPRIATIONSSECOND DISTRICT, IDAHO SUBCOMMITTEES,WASHINGTON OFFICE: ENERGY AND WATER DEVELOPMENT

1339 LONGWORTH HOUSE OFFICE BUILDING LABOR, HEALTH, AND HUMAN SERVICESWASHINGTON, DC 20515

(202) 225-5531 COMMITIEE ON BUDGETFAX: (202) 225-8216DISTRICT OFFICE:

802 WEST BANNOCK STREET, SUITE 600 CONGRESS OF THE UNITED STATESBOISE, 10 83702(208) 334- 1953 H RFAX: (208)334-9533 OUSE Of EPRESENTATIVES

www.house.gov/simpson

March 14,2008The Honorable David Obey, ChairmanHouse Appropriations CommitteeH-218, The CapitolWashington DC 20515The Honorable Jerry Lewis, Ranking MemberHouse Appropriations Committee1016 LongworthWashington DC 20515Dear Chairman Obey and Ranking Member Lewis:I am requesting funding for the City of Boise, Idaho's Geothermal System Expansion inFiscal Year 2009. The entity to receive funding for this project is the City of Boise, locatedat150 N Capitol Boulevard, Third Floor, Boise, Idaho 83702. The funding would be usedfor to expand the City's existing geothermal system to serve the campus ofBoise StateUniversity. I certify that this project does no t have a direct and foreseeable effect on thepecuniary interests ofme or my spouse.Consistent with the Republican Leadership's 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 no t 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 fe eral taxpayer funds .



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MIKE SIMPSONSECOND DISTRICT, IDAHOWASHINGTON QElli&:1339 LONGWORTH HOUSE OFFICE BUILDING

WASHINGTON, DC 20515(202) 225-5531FAX: (202) 225-8216

DISTRICT OFFICE:802 WEST BANNOCK STREET, SUITE 600BOISE, ID 83702(208) 334-1953


CONGRESS Of THE UNITED STATESHOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES

March 14, 2008The Honorable David Obey, ChairmanHouse Appropriations CommitteeH-218, The CapitolWashington DC 20515The Honorable Jerry Lewis, Ranking MemberHouse Appropriations Committee1016 LongworthWashington DC 20515Dear Chairman Obey and Ranking Member Lewis:

COMMITTEE ON APPROPRIATIONSUBCOMMITIEES,


COMMITTEE ON BUDGET

I am requesting funding for the Idaho National Laboratory's Center for Advanced EnergyStudies in Fiscal Year 2009. The entity to receive funding for this project is the IdahoNational Laboratory, located at 2525 North Freemont St., Idaho Falls, Idaho 83415. Thefunding would be used to purchase equipment for this Depar tment of E n e r g y ~ o w n e d research facility. I certify that this project does not have a direct and foreseeable effect onthe pecuniary interests of me or my spouse.Consistent with the Republican Leadership's 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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MIKE SIMPSONSECOND DISTRICT, IDAHO

WASHINGTON OFFICE:1339 LONGWORTH HOUSE OFFICE BUILDINGWASHINGTON, DC 20515(202) 225-5531FAX: (202) 225-8216

DISTRICT OFFICE:802 WEST BANNOCK STREET, SUITE 600BOISE, ID 83702(208) 334-1953


CONGRESS Of THE UNITED STATESHOUSE O f REPRESENTATIVES

March 14, 2008The Honorable David Obey, ChairmanHouse Appropriations CommitteeH-218, The CapitolWashington DC 20515The Honorable Jerry Lewis, Ranking MemberHouse Appropriations Committee1016 LongworthWashington DC 20515Dear Chairman Obey and Ranking Member Lewis:

COMMITTEE ON APPROPRIATIONSSUBCOMMITTEES:


COMMITTEE ON BUDGET

I am requesting funding for the Idaho Accelerator Center's Production of Medical IsotopesProgram in Fiscal Year 2009. The entity to receive funding for this project is the Idaho StateUniversity, located at 921 South 8th Avenue, Pocatello, ID 83209. The funding would beused to purchase equipment necessary for the production ofmedical isotopes fromaccelerators. I certify that this project does not have a direct and foreseeable effect on thepecuniary interests ofme or my spouse.Consistent with the Republican Leadership'S 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 .

Mike SimpsonMember ofCongress


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ALBIO SIRES13TH DISTRICT, NEW JERSEY

COMMITTEE ON FINANCIAL SERVICESSUBCOMMITTEES:

CAPITAL MARKETS, INSURANCE, ANDGOVERNMENT-SPONSORED ENTERPRISES

HOUSING AND COMMUNITY OPPORTUNITY

COMMITTEE ON FOREIGN AFFAIRSSUBCOMMITTEES:

WESTERN HEMISPHEREASIA, THE PACIFIC, AND THE

GLOBAL ENVIRONMENTEUROPE

WEBSITE: HTTP://WWW.HOUSE.GOV/SIRES

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Congressman David ObeyChairman Congressman Jerry LewisRanking Member

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(202) 225-791 935 JOURNAL SQUARE, SUITE 906

JERSEY CITY, N.J. 07306(201) 222-2828

5500 PALISADE AVENUE, SUITE AWEST NEW YORK, N.J. 07093

(201) 558-0800BAYONNE CITY HALL

63 0 AVENUE C, ROOM 9BAYONNE, N.J. 07002

(201) 823-2900100 COOKE AVENUE, 2ND FLOOR

CARTERET, N.J. 07008(732) 969-9160

House Committee on AppropriationsRoom H-218 The CapitolWashington, DC 20515House Committee on AppropriationsRoom H-218 The CapitolWashington, DC 20515

March 19,2008Dear Chairman Obey and Ranking Member Lewis:

I am requesting funding for the Essex County Environmental Center, Roseland, NewJersey in fiscal year 2009. The entity to receive funding for this project is the County ofEssex,465 Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Blvd, Newark, NJ, 07102. The funding would be used to installsolar panels on the roof at the Essex County Environmental Center. I certify that neither I normy spouse has any financial interest in this project.Sincerely,


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CAPITAL MARKETS, INSURANCE, ANDGOVERNMENT-SPONSORED ENTERPRISES




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I am requesting funding for the Harbor Deepening Project at the Port ofNew York andNew Jersey in fiscal year 2009. The entity to receive funding for this project is the PortAuthority ofNew York & New Jersey, 225 Park Avenue South, 18th floor, New York, NY,10003. The funding would be used to deepen the harbor to 50 feet in four locations in New Yorkand New Jersey. I certify that neither I nor my spouse has any financial interest in this project.Sincerely,


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COMMITTEE ON TRANSPORTATIONAN D INFRASTRUCTURE

SUBCOMMITTEES:HIGHWAYS AND TRANSITRAILROADS, PIPELINES, ANDHAZARDOUS MATERIALS

WEBSITE: HTTP://www HOUSE.GOV/SIRES

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(732) 969-9160


May 13,2008Dear Chairman Obey and Ranking Member Lewis:

I am requesting funding for the Bronx River Basis Ecosystem Restoration Survey andStudy by the Port Authority ofNew York and New Jersey in fiscal year 2009. The entity toreceive funding for this project is the Port Authority of New York & New Jersey, 225 ParkAvenue South, 18th floor, New York, NY, 10003. The funding would be used for a study of theflooding, erosion, and habitat loss in the Bronx River Basin. I certify that neither I nor myspouse has any financial interest in this project.Sincerely,


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SUBCOMMITTEES:HIGHWAYS AND TRANSITRAILROADS, PIPELINES, ANDHAZARDOUS MATERIALS


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I am requesting funding for a Jamaica Bay Ecosystem Restoration Study by the PortAuthority ofNew York and New Jersey in fiscal year 2009. The entity to receive funding forthis project is the Port Authority ofNew York & New Jersey, 225 Park Avenue South, 18thfloor, New York, NY, 10003. The funding would be used for a Jamaica Bay feasibility reportand environmental statement. I certify that neither I nor my spouse has any financial interest int h i ~ proj ect.

Sincerely,


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SUBCOMMITTEES:HIGHWAYS AND TRANSIT

RAILROADS, PIPELINES, ANDHAZARDOUS MATERIALS


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I am requesting funding for a Gowanus Canal study by the Port Authority ofNew Yorkand New Jersey in fiscal year 2009. The entity to receive funding for this project is the PortAuthority ofNew York & New Jersey, 225 Park Avenue South, 18th floor, New York, NY,10003. The funding would be used for a feasibility study to assess environmental solutions tothe problems present in Gowanus Canal and Bay. I certify that neither I nor my spouse has anyfinancial interest in this project.

Sincerely,


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BAYONNE, N.J. 07002(201) 823-2900

10 0 COOKE AVENUE, 2ND FLOORCARTERET, N.J. 07008(732) 969-9160

House Committee on AppropriationsRoom H-218 The CapitolWashington, DC 20515

House Committee on AppropriationsRoom H-218 The CapitolWashington, DC 20515


I am requesting funding for a Hackensack-Meadowlands feasibility study by the PortAuthority ofNew York and New Jersey in fiscal year 2009. The entity to receive funding forthis project is the Port Authority ofNew York & New Jersey, 225 Park Avenue South, 18thfloor, New York, NY, 10003. The funding would be used for a feasibility study of restoringwetlands in Hackensack-Meadowlands. I certify that neither I nor my spouse has any financialinterest in this project.

Sincerely,


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COMMITTEE ON TRANSPORTATIONAND INFRASTRUCTURE




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I am requesting funding for a Lower Passaic River feasibility study by the Port AuthorityofNew York and New Jersey in fiscal year 2009. The entity to receive funding for this project isthe Port Authority ofNew York & New Jersey, 225 Park Avenue South, 18th floor, New York,NY, 10003. The funding would be used for a feasibility study of improvements to remediate andrestore the Passaic River. I certify that neither I nor my spouse has any financial interest in thisproject.

Sincerely,


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July 14,2008Dear Chairman Obey and Ranking Member Lewis:

I am requesting funding for a feasibility study by the Port Authority ofNew York andNew Jersey in fiscal year 2009 to help complete the Comprehensive Restoration Plan under theHudson-Raritan Estuary Study- New York and New Jersey project. The entity to receivefunding for this project is the Port Authority ofNew York & New Jersey, 225 Park AvenueSouth, 18th floor, New York, NY, 10003. The funding would be used for a feasibility study tohelp the New YorIdNew Jersey area complete its Comprehensive Restoration Plan. I certify thatneither I nor my spouse has any financial interest in this project.Sincerely,

Member ofCongress


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CAPITAL MARKETS, INSURANCE, ANDGOVERNMENT -SPONSORED ENTERPRISES





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CARTERET, N.J. 07008(732) 969-9160

House Committee on AppropriationsRoom H-218 The CapitolWashington, DC 20515House Committee on Appropriations1016 Longworth House Office BuildingWashington, DC 20515


I am requesting funding for the Passaic River, Harrison, New Jersey in fiscal year 2009.The entity to receive funding for this project is the Army Corp of Engineers, New York District,Jacob K. Javits Federal Building, 26 Federal Plaza, Room 2109, New York, NY, 10278-0090.The funding would be used to carry out a study for flood protection. I certify that neither I normy spouse has any financial interest in this project.Sincerely,


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July 14.2008The Hononlble Peter J. VisdoskyChainnanSubcommiuee on Energy and WakrDevelopmentCommil1ce on AppropriationsU.S.llouseofRcpresentativcs2362B Rayburn House Office BuildingWashingtoll. DC 20S IS

Dear Chainnan Obey and Chainnan Visclosky:

I am requcsting funding for the Great LakI."S Remedial Action Plans (RAP): NiagaraRiver Area ofCone em in fiscal year 2009. The entity to receive furKIing for this projectis the Niagara Coullty Depanment of Economic Development. located at 6311 InduconCorpornte Drive. Sanoorn, NY 14132. The funding would he usm to develop a plan forrestoring and protecting Cayuga Creek.Pursuant to clause 17(aXS) of Rule XXIII of the Rulcs of the House ofRcpresl.'J1tativcsfor the 110'" Congress. I hereby eenify thaI ncither I nor my spousc has any financialinterest in such congressional eannark.~ ) ! ~ ouise M. SlaughterMember ofCongrcss

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July 14, 2008The Honorable Peter J. ViscloskyChainnanSubcommiuce Oil Energy and WaterDevelopmentCommittee Oil AppropriationsU.S. House of RepresentaJives2362-6 Rayburn House Office BuildingWashington. DC 20515

Dear Chainnan Obey alld Chainnan Visclosky:I am reques ting fundillg for the Low Head Hydropower Study in fiscal year 2009. Theentity to receive funding for this project IS the U.S. D.,partmcnt of Energy Office ofEnergy Efliciency and Renewable Energy located at 1000 Independence Ave., SWWashington, DC 20585. The funding would be used to conduct a study to determine thefeasibility of earrying out a project for a low-head hydroelectric generating facility in theNiagara River, New York.

Pursuant to clause 17(a)(5) ofRule XXlll of the Rules of the House ofRepresentativesfor the 110'" Congress. I hereby ccnify thai neither I nor my spou

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