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RRENERGYANDWATERDEVELOPMENTCERTIFICATIONS

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NEIL ABERCROMBIE1ST DISTRICT, HAWAII

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

S h i n g t o ~ \ D . C . 20515r and Ranki ewis:

COMMITTEE ONARMED SERVICESCOMMITTEE ON

NATURAL RESOURCES

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

Neil Aberc ombieMember of ongress

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NATURAL RESOURCES

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

Neil Abercro bieMember of Congress

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

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NATURAL RESOURCES

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

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

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March 14, 2008The Honorable David R. Obey, ChairThe Honorable Jerry Lewis, Ranking MemberCommittee on AppropriationsH218, The Capitola s h i n g t o n ~ ~ C . 20515De r C . and Ranking


NATURAL RESOURCES

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March 14, 2008The Honorable David R. Obey, ChairThe Honorable Jerry Lewis, Ranking MemberCommittee on AppropriationsH218, The Capitoling!On\ D.C. 20515

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NATURAl RESOURCES

I am requesting funding f nsortium for Plant Biotechnology Research in fiscal year 2009. Theentity to receive funding for this project is the Consortium for Plant Biotechnology Research, locatedat P.O. Box 20634,100 Sylvan Drive, suite 210, St. Simons Island, GA 31522. The funding would beused for researching and transferring plant biotechnologies from the research laboratory to themarketplace. I certify that neither I nor my spouse has any financial interest in this project.

ORIGINATED FROM:IB"WASHINGTON OFFICE: 1502 LONGWORTH HOUSE OFFICE BUILDING, WASHINGTON, D.C. 20515 (202) 225-2726 I 225-4580 FAXHOME OFFICE: ROOM 4-104, 300 ALA MOANA BLVD., HONOLULU, HAWAII 96850 (808) 541-2570 I 533-0133 FAXHomepage: http://www,house.gov/abercrombiel E-mail: [email protected]

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March 14,2008The Honorable David R. Obey, ChairThe Honorable Jerry Lewis, Ranking MemberCommittee on AppropriationsH218, The CapitolingtoQ.,- DlC. 20515

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NATURAL RESOURCES

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

ORIGINATED FROM:IB"WASHINGTON OFFICE: 1502 LONGWORTH HOUSE OFFICE BUILDING, WASHINGTON, D.C. 20515 (2021 225-2726 / 225-4580 FAXHOME OFFICE: ROOM 4-104, 300 ALA MOANA BLVD., HONOLULU, HAWAII 96850 (808) 541-2570 / 533-0133 FAXHomepage: http://www.house.gov/aberc rombie/ E-mail: neil.aberc rombie@mail .house.gov

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HOUSE OF REPRESENTATWESWASH1NGTON, DC 20515

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

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

Sincerely,

Gary L_ AckermanMember 9f Congress


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March 19, 2008

Chairman David Obey Ranking Member Jerry Lewis

House Appropriations Committee House Appropriations Committee

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

Dear Chairman Obey & Ranking Member Lewis:

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

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

interest in this project.

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

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

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

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

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

Sincerely,

ARobert B. Aderholt


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

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

COMMllTEE ON APPROPRIATIONSCOMMISSION ON SECURITY ANDCOOPERATION IN EUROPE

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llDashingtDn I I ) ~ 20515March 19,2008

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

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

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

247 CARL ELLIOTT BUILDING1710 ALABAMA AVENUE

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

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

Sincerely,

Robert B. Aderholt

107 FeDERAL BUILDING600 BAOAD STREET

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

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


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ROBERT B. ADERHOLT4T H DISTRIC't. ALA8AMA

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

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

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

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

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

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

Sincerely,

Robert B. Aderholt

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

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


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March 19, 2008

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


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

interest in this project.

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

Sincerely,

ARobert B. Aderholt


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March 19, 2008

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


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

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

Sincerely,

ARobert B. Aderholt


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W. TODD AKIN20 DISTRICT, MISSOURI

11 7 CANNON HOUSE OFFICE BUILDINGWASHINGTON. DC 20515

1202) 225-2561

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

1314) 590-0029

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

1636) 949-6826

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

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

Dear Chairman Obey and Ranking Member Lewis,

COMMITTEESARMED SERVICES

SCIENCESMALL BUSINESS

CHAIRMAN, SUBCOMMITTEE ONWORKFORCE, EMPOWERMENT, AN D

GOVERNMENT PROGRAMS

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

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

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

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

Sincerely,

W. Todd AkinMember of CongressSecond District, Missouri

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W. TODD AKIN20 DISTRICT, MISSOURI

11 7 CANNON HOUSE OFFICE BUILDINGWASHINGTON, DC 20515

(202) 225-2561

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

(314) 590-0029

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

(636) 949-6826

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Wij)luS'bington, t.BQC 20515March 18, 2008

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

Dear Chairman Obey and Ranking Member Lewis,

COMM1TIEESARMED SERVICES

SCIENCESMALL BUSINESS

CHAIRMAN, SUBCOMMITIEE ONWORKFORCE, EMPOWERMENT, AND

GOVERNMENT PROGRAMS

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

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

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

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

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



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RODNEY ALEXANDER5TH DISTRICT, LOUISIANA

COMMITTEE ON APPROPRIATIOSUBCOMMlffiES:

AGRICULTUREFINANCIAL SERVICES

WASHINGTON316 CANNON HOUSE OFFICE BUILDINGWASHINGTON, DC 20515

COMMITTEE ON THE BUDGET{202) 225-8490

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

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

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RODNEY ALEXANDER5TH DISTRICT LOUISIANA

COMMITTEE ON APPROPRIATIOSUBCOMMITTEES:

AGRICULTUREFINANCIAL SERVICES

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

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

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

: ~ , ~ ember of Congress

ALEXANDRIA MONROE1412 CENTRE COURT SUITE 402

ALEXANDRIA, LA 71301(318) 445-0818

1900 STUBBS AVENUE, SUITEMONROE, LA 71201

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

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THOMAS HALLEN1ST DISTRICT OF MAINE

1127 LONGWORTH HOUSE OFFICE BUILDINGWASHINGTON, DC 20515

(202) 225-6116

COMMITIEE ON THE BUDGETCOMMITIEE ONENERGY AND COMMERCE

SUBCOMMITTEES:HEALTH

ENERGY AND AIR QUALITY57 EXCHANGE STREET, SUIT"E 30 2

PORTlAND, ME 04101(207) 774-5019

209 MAIN STREET, SUITE 103SACO ME 04072(207) 2 8 ~ 0 5 4

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

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

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

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

Tom AlIenMember ofCongress



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JASON ALTMIRE4TH DISTRICT, f'1:NNSYLVANIA

COM M ITTEE ONEDUCATION AND LA BOR

H ~ A L l l f Y FAMIUES AND COMMUNIl1ES

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JASON ALTMIRE4TH D ISTRICT, PENNSYLVANIA

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

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

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

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

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JASON ALTMIRE4TH DISTRICT, PENNSY\.VAN IA

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

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

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

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

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

FAX: (724) 378-61712124 FREEPORT ROAD

NATRONA H EIGHTS, PA 1506(724) 226-1304FAX: (724) 226-1308

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

J ~ s o n Altmireember of Congress


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JASON AL TM IRE4TH D ISTRICT, PENNSYLVANIA

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

AND CoMPmMHfSSH E A ~ T H Y FAMILKS AHD COMMUHlnES

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

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

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

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

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


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

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

NAmoNA HE IGHTS, PA 1506(724) 226-1304FAX: (724) 226--1308

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

S i n c e r e

Jason AltmireMember of Congress


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

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

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

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

COMM ITIEE ONTRANSPORTATION ANDINFRASTRUCTUREH'OHWIIYS IINO TI\IINSI1

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

( t C o n g r r ~ ~ of tur Wnitrb $ t a t r ~ J!)ouse of l\epresentatibesDasbington, t l B ~ 20515

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

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

N""TRONA HEGHTS, PA 1506(724) 226-1304FAX: (724) 226-1308

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

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


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MICHAEL A. ARCURI24TH DISTRICT, NEW YORKCOMMITTEE ON RULES

COMMITTEE ON TRANSPORTATIONAND INFRASTRUCTURE

COMMITTEE ON SCIENCEAND TECHNOLOGY(ON LEAVE)

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

mla5/Jington, : m ~ 20515-3224

March 14, 200S

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

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

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

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

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

Sincerely,

MICHAEL A. ARCURIMember ofCongress



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MICHAEL A. ARCURI24TH DISTRICT, NEW YORKCOMMITTEE ON RULES

COMMITTEE ON TRANSPORTATIONAND INFRASTRUCTURECOMMITTEE ON SCIENCEAND TECHNOLOGY

(ON LEAVE)

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

.a5/Jington, : m ~ 20515-3224

March 14,2008

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

327 CANNON HOUSE OFFICE BUWASHINGTON, DC 2051 5

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

315-793-8146800-235-2525

315-798-4099 FAX

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

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

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

Sincerely,

MICHAEL A. ARCURIMember ofCongress

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JOE BACA COMMITTEES4300 AGRICULTURE COMMITTEE

1527 LONGWORTH BUILDtNGWASHINGTON, DC 20515-0542

PHoNE: (202) 225-6161FAX: (202) 225-8671

E-MAIL: [email protected]

March 19, 2008

FINANC!Al SERVICES COMMITTEENATURAL RESOURCES COMMITTEE

CAUCUSES

CHAIR

The Honorable Dave Obey, ChainnanCommittee on Appropriations The Honorable Jerry Lewis, Ranking MemberCommittee on AppropriationsRoom H-218, The CapitolWashington, DC 20515

1016 Longworth HOBWashington, DC 20515

Dear Chainnan Obey and Ranking Member Lewis:I am requesting funding for California State University, San Bernardino Twin Towerproject (project) in fiscal year 2009. The entity to receive funding for this project isCalifornia State University, San Bernardino, 5500 University Parkway, San Bernardino,CA 92407. The funding would be used to construct a modem astronomy observatorycreating access to an astronomy and astrophysics education that will ensure the success ofminority serving programs, specialized teacher and student research and address theshortfall of math and science educators.I certify that neither I nor my spouse has any financial interest in this project.

Thank you in advance for your assistance. Should you or your staff have any questions,please feel free to contact me, or my Senior Legislative Assistant, Jenny Sarabia at 202-225-6161 or [email protected].

Sincerely,

JOE BACA, Congressman43

rdCongressional District


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JOE BACA43RD DiSTRiCT, CAUFORNiA

52 7 LONGWORTH BUiLDINGWASHINGTON, DC 20515-D542

P.,ONE: (202) 225-6161FAX: (202) 225-8671

E-MAil: CONG.BACA@MA!LHOUSE.GOV

102Otn""4"L""" CA 924011909) 8S5-SACA 122221(909) 888-5959

QIongr.enn of th,.e Uniteb ~ t U t . e 6 i1nus.e of i.eprrs.eufaUurs

March 19,2008

COMMITTEESAGRICUlTURf COMMITTEE

DEPARTMENT OPEFtATIONS"NUTRmON,

FINANCIAL SERVICES COI'JlMITTEENATURAL RESOURCES C O I \ , ~ M I T T E E

CAUCUSES

CHAiR

The Honorable Dave Obey, ChairmanCommittee on Appropriations The Honorable Jerry Lewis, Ranking MemberCommittee on AppropriationsRoom H-218, The CapitolWashington, DC 20515

1016 Longworth HOBWashington, DC 20515Dear Chairman Obey and Ranking Member Lewis:I am requesting funding for Inland Empire Utilities Agency Regional Water Recyclingproject (project) in fiscal year 2009. The entity to receive funding for this project isInland Empire Utilities Agency, 6075 Kimball Avenue, Chino, CA 91710. The fundingwould be used to secure a viable and efficient water supply to be used for outdoorirrigation, industrial process and groundwater recharge addressing alarming drought risksand long term impacts in California's water resources.I certify that neither I nor my spouse has any financial interest in this project.Thank you in advance for your assistance. Should you or your staff have any questions,please feel free to contact me, or my Senior Legislative Assistant, Jenny Sarabia at 202-225-6161 or [email protected].

Sincerely,

JOE BACA, Congressman43 rd Congressional District


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SPENCER BACHUSItn-< D


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COMMIITEE ON THE BUDGET Washington Office:2443 Rayburn HOBWashington, D.C. 20515(202) 225-3536COMMITrEE ON SCIENCEChairman

Subcommittee on ResellIch ami Science EducationCOMMIITEE ON TRANSPORTATIONAND INFRASTRUCTURE

Vancouver Office:General 0.0. Howard House750 Anderson Street, Suite B

Vancouver, \VA 98661(360) 6956292

BRIAN BAIRDCONGRESS OF THE UNITED STATES

3RD DISTRICT, WASHINGTON

Olympia Office:120 Uuion Avenue SE, Sui te 105Olympia, WA 98501

(360) 352-9768WEBSITE: http://www.house.gov{baird

The Honorable David ObeyChairmanCommittee on AppropriationsU.S. House ofRepresentativesH-218 CapitolWashington, D.C. 20515

March 19, 2008

The Honorable Jerry LewisRanking MemberCommittee on AppropriationsU.S. House ofRepresentatives1016 Longworth H.O.B.Washington, D.C. 20515

Dear Chairman Obey and Ranking Member Lewis:I am requesting funding for Centralia, WA, in Fiscal Year 2009. The entity to receivefunding for this project is the Army Corps of Engineers - Seattle District, localed at 4735East Marginal Way South in Seattle, WA 98134. The funding will be used to reduceflooding in urban areas along the Chehalis River in Lewis County and to protect theInterstate 5 corridor. I celtify that neither I nor my spouse has any financial interest inthis proj ect.

Sincerely,

Brian Baird

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COMMITTEE ON THE BUDGET Washington Office:2443 Raybufll HOBWashington, D.C. 20515(202) 225-3536COMMIITEE ON SCIENCEChairmanSubcommitteeon Research and Science Education

COMMIITEE ON TRANSPORTATIONAND INFRASTRUCTUREVancouver Office:General 0.0. Howard House750 Anderson Street, Suile BVancouver, WA 98661(360) 695-6292



Olympia Office:120 Union A"cnue SE, Suile 105Olympia, WA 98501(360) 352-9768

WEBSITE: http://wwlV.house.govlbaird

The Honorable David ObeyChainnanConnnittee on AppropriationsU.S. House ofRepresentativesH-218 CapitolWashington, D.C. 20515

March 19, 2008

The Honorable Jerry LewisRanking MemberCommittee on AppropriationsU.S. House ofRepresentatives1016 LongworthH.O.B.Washington, D.C. 20515

Dear Chainnan Obey and Ranking Member Lewis:I am requesting funding for Chehalis River Basin, WA, in Fiscal Year 2009. The entity toreceive funding for this project is the Anny Corps ofEngineers - Seattle District, locatedat 4735 East Marginal Way South in Seattle, WA 98134. The funding will be used toevaluate options for providing flood risk management, and restoring wetlands andriparian habitats. I certify that neither I nor my spouse has any financial interest in thisproject.

Sincerely,~ / J . . )Brian Baird

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c o ~ n T T E E ON THE BUDGET Washington Office:2443 Rayburn HOBWashington, D.C. 20515(202) 225-3536COMMITTEE ON SCIENCEChainnau

Subcommittee on Research and Science EducalionCOMMITTEE ON TRANSPORTATIONAND INFRASTRUCTURE

Vancouver Office:General 0.0. Howan! House750 Anderson Street, Suite BVancouver, \VA 98661

(360) 695-6292



Olympia Office:120 Union Avenue SE, Suite \05

Olympia, WA 9850I(360) 352-9768

WEBSITE: http://www.house.gov/baird


March 19, 2008


Dear Chairman Obey and Ranking Member Lewis:I am requesting funding for Willapa Harbor, W A, in Fiscal Year 2009. The entity toreceive funding for this project is the Army Corps of Engineers - Seattle District, locatedat 4735 East Marginal Way South in Seattle, WA 98134. The funding will be used todredge the entrance channel at Tokeland marina. I certify that neither I nor my spousehas any financial interest in this project.

Sincerely,

Brian Baird

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COMMITIEE ON TH E BUDGET WlI.shiDgton Office:2443 Rayburn HOB

Washington, D.C. 20515(202) 225-3536

COMMITIEE ON SCIENCEChainnanSubcommittee on Research amI Science Education

COMlvnTIEE ON TRANSPORTATIONAND INFRASTRUCTUREVancouver Office:

General 0.0. Howard House75 0 Audersou Street, Suile B

Vnucouver, WA 98661(360) 695-6292


3RD DISTRlCT, WASHINGTON

Olympi a Office:120 Union Avenue SE, Suite \05

Olympia, WA 98501(360) 352-9768

WEBSITE: hllp;/Iwww.house.gov(baird

The Honorable David ObeyChairmanCommittee on AppropriationsU.S. House of RepresentativesH-218 CapitolWashington, D.C. 20515

March 19, 2008


Dear Chairman Obey and Ranking Member Lewis:I am requesting funding for Shoalwaler Bay, WA, in Fiscal Year 2009. The entity toreceive funding for this project is the Army Corps of Engineers - Seattle District, locatedat 473 5 East Marginal Way South in Seattle, W A 98134. The funding will be used torestore the eroded barrier at Graveyard Spit and provide effective protection to the entireShoalwater Bay Indian Reservation from coastal erosion and storm damage. I certify thatneither I nor my spouse has any financial interest in this project.

Brian Baird



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COMMITTEE ON TH E BUDGET Washington Office:2443 Rayburn HOB

Washington, D.C. 20515(202) 225-3536

COMMITTEE ON SCIENCEChainnanSubconuniuee on Research ami Science Education


Vancouver Office:General 0.0. Howard House750 Anderson Street, Suile BVancouver, WA 98661

(360) 695-6292



Olympia Office:120 Union Avenue SE, Snite 105Olympia, WA 98501

(360) 352-9768WEBSITE: http://www.house.gov/baird

The Honorable David ObeyChamnanCommittee on AppropriationsU.S. House of RepresentativesH-2l8 CapitolWashington, D.C. 20515

March 19, 2008


Dear Chairman Obey and Ranking Member Lewis:I am requesting funding for Columbia River at Baker Bay, W A & OR, in Fiscal Year2009. The entity to receive funding for this project is the Army Corps of Engineers -Portland District, located at 333 SW First Avenue in Portland, OR 97204. The fundingwill be nsed for maintenance dredging of the three-mile entrance channel through BakerBay to the Port of Ilwaco. I certify that neither I nor my spouse has any financial interestin this proj ect.

BlianBaird

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COMMITTEE ON THE BUDGET WashingtonOCOce:2443 Rayburn HOBWashington, D.C. 20515(202) 225-3536COMMITIEE ON SCIENCEChairmanSubcommittee on Research and Science Education

COMMITIEE ON TRANSPORTATIONAND INFRASTRUCTUREVancouver Office:General 0.0. Howard House750 Anderson Street, Suite BVancouver, WA 98661

(360) 695-6292



Olympia Office:120 Union Avenue SE, Suite 105Olympia, WA 98501(360) 352-9768

WEBSITE: hltp:llwww.house.govlbaird


March 19, 2008


Dear Chairman Obey and Ranking Member Lewis:I am requestiug funding for Columbia River Between Chiuook and Sand Island, WA, inFiscal Year 2009. The entity to receive fundiug for this project is the Army Corps ofEngineers - Portland District, located at 333 SW First Avenue iu Portland, OR 97204.The funding will be used for maiutenance dredgiug of the one-mile channel from theColumbia River mile marker 5 to the Por t ofChinook boat basiu. I certify that neither Inor my spouse has any financial interest in this project.

{ i ; 'pBrian Baird

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COMMITTEE ON THE BUDGET Washington Office:2443 Rayburn HOBWashington, D.C. 20515

(202) 225-3536COJ\.1MlTTEE ON SCIENCEChairmanSubcommittee on Research and Science Education


Vancouver Office:General 0.0. Howard Hottse750 Anderson Street, Suite B

Vancollver, WA 98661(360) 695-6292



Olympia Office:120 Union Avenue SE, Suite 105

Olympia, WA 98501(360) 352-9768

WEBSITE: http://www.hollse.govlbaird

The Honorable David ObeyChairmanConnnittee on AppropriationsU.S. House ofRepresentativesH-218 CapitolWashington, D.C. 20515

March 19, 2008


Dear Chainnan Obey and Ranking Member Lewis:I am requesting funding for Mt. St. Helens Sediment Control, WA, in Fiscal Year 2009.The entity to receive funding for this proj ect is the Army Corps ofEngineers - PortlandDistrict, located at 333 SW First Avenue in Portland, OR 97204. The funding will beused to continue sediment monitoring and flood protection. I certify that neither I nor myspouse has any financial interest in this project.

Brian Baird

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CO:MMlTTEE ON TH E BUDGET WWlhington Office:2443 Rayburn HOBWashington, D.C. 20515(202) 225-3536COMMITTEE ON SCmNCEChainnBn

SUbcommittee on Research and Science EducationCOMMITTEE ON TRANSPORTATION

AND INFRASTRUCTUREVnncouver Office:

General 0.0. Howard House750 Anderson Street, Suite BVancou'ier, WA 98661

(360) 695-6292




WEBSITE: http://www.house.go'i{baird

The Honorable David ObeyChairmanCommittee on AppropriationsU.S. House of RepresentativesH-2l8 CapitolWashington, D.C. 20515

March 19,2008

The Honorable Jerry LewisRanking MemberCommittee on AppropriationsU.S. House of Representatives1016 Longworth H.O.B.Washington, D.C. 20515

Dear Chainnan Obey and Ranking Member Lewis:I am requesting funding for Mt. St. Helens Sediment Control, W A, in Fiscal Year 2009.The entity to receive ftmding for this proj ect is the Army Corps of Engineers - PortlandDistrict, located at 333 SW First Avenue in Portland, OR 97204. The funding will beused for routine activities connected with flood protection in the area. I certify thatneither I nor my spouse has any financial interest in this project.

Sincerely,

Brian Baird



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COMMllTEE ON THE BUDGET Washington Office:2443 Rayburn HOBWashington, D.C. 20515(202) 225-3536COMMITTEE ON SCmNCEChainnan

Subcommiltee on Research and Science EducationCOM:MIlTEE ON TRANSPORTATIONAND INFRASTRUCTURE

Vllncouver Office:General 0.0. Howard House750 Anderson Street, Suite BVancouver, WA 98661

(360) 695-6292


3RD DISTRlCT, WASHINGTON


Olympia, \VA 98501(360) 352-9768WEBSITE: http://www.house.gov{baird


March 19, 2008


Dear Chairman Obey and Ranking Member Lewis:I am requesting funding for Puget Sound and Adj acent Waters Restoration, W A, in FiscalYear 2009. The entity to receive funding for this project is the Army Corps of Engineers- Seattle District, located at 4735 East Marginal Way South in Seattle, WA 98134. Thefunding will be used for early action ecosystem restoration activities in Puget Sound. Icel1ify that neither I nor my spouse has any financial interest in this project.

Sincerely,

rian Baird

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COMMI'ITEE ON TIlE BUDGET Washington Office:2443 Rayburn HOBWashington, D.C. 20515(202) 225-3536COMMI'ITEE ON SCIENCE

Cha.innanSubcommittee on Research and Science Education

COMMlTI'EE ON TRANSPORTATIONAND INFRASTRUCTURE

Vancouver Office:General 0.0. Howard House750 Anderson Street, Suite BVancouver, WA 98661(360) 695-6292



Olympia Office:120 Uoion Avenue SE, Snite 105Olympia, WA 98501(360) 352-9768

WEBSITE: htlp:llwww.house.govlbaird

The Honorable David ObeyChainnanCommittee on AppropriationsU.S. House of RepresentativesH-2l8 CapitolWashington, D.C. 20515

March 19, 2008


Dear Chairman Obey and Ranking Member Lewis:I am requesting funding for Columbia River Channellmprovements, WA, in Fiscal Year2009. The entity to receive funding for this project is the Army Corps of Engineers -Portland District, located at 333 SW First Avenue in Portland, OR 97204. The fundingwill be used to continue deepening the 103 mile federal navigation channel from theMouth of the Columbia River to Vancouver. I certify that neither I nor my spouse hasany financial interest in this project.

Brian Baird



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C O ~ l l T T E E O N T H E D U D G E T WlI.sliington Of fice:2443 Rayburn HOBWashington, D.C. 20515(202) 225-3536C O ~ I I I T E E ON SCIENCEChainnanSubconunittee on Research and Science Educatiou

COMMIITEE ON TRANSPORTATIONAND INFRASTRUCTUREV::mcouver Of fice:General 0.0. Howard House750 Andersou Street, Suite BVancouver, WA 98661

(360) 695-6292




WEBSITE: http://www.house.govlbaird

The Honorable David ObeyChairmanCommittee on AppropriationsU.S. House ofRepresentativesH-218 CapitolWaslllngton, D.C. 20515

March 19, 2008

The Honorable Jerry LewisRanking MemberCommittee on AppropriationsU.S. House ofRepresentatives1016 Longworth H.O.B.Waslllngton, D.C. 20515

Dear Chairman Obey and Ranking Member Lewis:I am requesting funding for Columbia River at the Mouth, OR & WA, in Fiscal Year2009. The entity to receive funding for this project is the Army Corps ofEngineers -Portland District, located at 333 SW First Avenue in Portland, OR 97204. The fundingwill be used for annual dredging and other activities connected to the jetties. I certify thatneither I nor my spouse has any financial interest in this project.

Brian Baird

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C O ~ l l T T E E O N T H E B U D G E T Washington Office:2443 Rayburn HOBWashington, D.C. 20515(202) 225-3536COMMITI'EE ON SCIENCEChllirmanSubcommittee on Research and Science Education

COMMITIEE ON TRANSPORTATIONAND INFRASTRUCTURE

Vancouver Office:General 0.0. Howurd House750 Anderson Street, Snite BVuneou,er. WA 98661(360) 695-6292



OlympiaOffice:120 Union Avenue SE. Suite 105Olympia, WA 98501(360) 352-9768WEBSITE: http://www.house.gov!baird


March 19, 2008


Dear Chairman Obey and Ranking Member Lewis:I am requesting funding for Lower Columbia River Ecosystem Restoration, OR & W A,in Fiscal Year 2009. The entity to receive funding for this project is the Army Corps ofEngineers - Portland District, located at 333 SW First Avenue in Portland, OR 97204.The funding will be used to initiate construction of the Julia Butler Hanson Site, forplanning at the Vancouver Lalce Site, to constmct the Water Resources Education Center,and for planning and design of the Sandy River Delta Site. I certify that neither I nor myspouse has any fmancial interest in this project.

Sincerely,

Brian Baird

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COMl'tflITEE ON TH E BUDGET WlI.Ilhinglon Office:2443 Rayburn HOBWashington, D.C. 20515(202) 225-3536

COMMITfEE ON SCIENCEChainnanSubcommittee on Research and Science Education


Vilneouver Office:General 0.0. Howard House750 Anderson Street, Suite BVaucouver, WA 98661(360) 695-6292



Olympia Office.:120 Union Avenue SE, Suite 105Olympia, WA 98501(360) 352-9768WEBSITE: http://www.house.gov!baird


March 19, 2008


Dear Chairman Obey and Ranking Member Lewis:I am requesting funding for the John Day Lock and Dam, OR & W A, in Fiscal Year2009. The entity to receive funding for this project is the Army Corps ofEngineers -Portland District, located at 333 SW First Avenue in Portland, OR 97204. The fundingwill be used for routine activities and needed repair work. I certify that neither I nor myspouse has any financial interest in this project.

Sincerely,

Brian Baird

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COMMITTEE ON THE BUDGET Washlnglon Office:2443 Rayburn HOBWashington. D.C. 20515(202) 225-3536COMMITI'EE ON scmNCEChainnanSubcommittee on Research and Science Education

COM1\UTI'EE ON TRANSPORTATIONAND INFRASTRUCTUREVancouver Office:

General 0.0. Howard House750 Anderson Street, Suite BVanconver, WA 98661(360) 695-6292



Olympia Office:120 Uuion Aveuue SE, Suite 105Olympia. WA 98501(360) 352-9768

WEBSITE: http://www.honse.gov!baird

The Honorable David ObeyChainnanCommittee on AppropriationsU.S. House ofRepresentativesH-218 CapitolWashington, D.C. 20515

March 19, 2008


Dear Chainnan Obey and Ranking Member Lewis:I am requesting funding for Puget Sound Nearshore Marine Habitat Restoration, W A, inFiscal Year 2009. The entity to receive funding for this project is the Army Corps ofEngineers - Seattle District, located at 4735 East Marginal Way South in Seattle, W A98134. The funding will be used to study ways to restore and enhance nearshore habitatfor fish and wildlife located in the nearshore environment of the Puget Sound Basin. Icertify that neither I nor my spouse has any financial interest in this project.

Sincerely,~ - ~ Brian Baird

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COMMI1TEE ON THE BUDGET Washington Office:2443 Rayburn HOBWashington, D,C. 20515(202) 225-3536COMMIITEE ON SCIENCEChairman

Snbconunittee on Research and Science EducationCOMMIITEE ON TRANSPORTATION

AND INFRASTRUCTUREVancouver Office:

General 0.0 . Howard House750 Anderson Street, Suite BVancouver, WA 98661

(360) 695-6292




Olympia, \VA 9850 I(360) 352-9768

WEBSITE: http://www.house .govlbaird

The Honorable David ObeyChairmanConnnittee on AppropriationsU.S. House ofRepresentativesH-218 CapitolWashington, D.C. 20515

March 19, 2008

The Honorable JelTY LewisRanking MemberConnnittee on AppropriationsU.S. House ofRepresentatives1016 Longworth H.O.B.Washington, D.C. 20515

Dear Chairman Obey and Ranking Member Lewis:I am requesting funding for the Columbia & Lwr Willamette River Below Vancouver,WA and POliland, OR, in Fiscal Year 2009. The entity to receive funding for this projectis the Army Corps ofEngineers - POliland District, located at 333 SW First Avenue inPortland, OR 97204. The funding will be used for annual dredging, dredging at WestpOliSlough, preparing the Lower Willarnette River Dredged Material Management Plan USMoorings cleanup, and the major maintenance report for pile dikes. I certifY that neitherI nor my spouse has any financial interest in this project.

Sincerely,~ - - ~ '1Brian Baird



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J. GRESHAM BARRETI'THIRD DISTRICT, SOUTH CAROUNAHOUSE COMMrITEES:

BUDGETFINANCIAL SERVICES

INTERNATiONAL RELATiONSSTANDARDS OF OFFICIAL CONDUCT

WASHINGTON OFFICE:439 CANNON HOUSE OFFICE BCILDINGWASHINGTON, DC 20515225-5301225-3216

http://www.barretthouse.gov

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COMMITIEE ON ENERGY& COMMERCEENERGY & AIR QUALITYCOMMERCE I'RADE & CONSUMER PROTECTIONENVIRONMENT & HAZARDOUS MATERIALS

CONGRESS OF THE UNITED STATESHOUSE OF REPRESENI1I:IIVES

JOHN BARROW121HDISIRIC'I OF GEORGIA

March 23,2008

Honorable David RObey, ChaiImanHonorable Jerry Lewis, Ranking MemberCommittee on ApplOpriationsH-218, The CapitolWashington, D.c. 20515Dear Chairman Obey and Ranking Member Lewis:

COMMITIEE ON AGRICill lURESPECIALTY CROPS & FOREIGN

AGRlCUl TURE PROGRAMSHO R ne m TIJRE & ORGAt'lIC AGRICULTURE

I am requesting funding for the Savannah HarbOi Expansion PlOject (SHEP).Funding will be used for (SHEP) First Phase, to begin work on initial construction plansand specifications to dredge the Savannah harbor for deepening. The entity to receivefunding is the US Army COIpS of Engineers, Savannah District, 100 W OglethOIpeAve, Savannah, GA 31401. I certify that neither my spouse nOi I have any financialinterest in this proj ect

45 0 MALL BOULEVARD. SUITE ASAVANNAH, GA 31406912-354-7282

John BarlOw

699 BROAD STREFf SUITE 1200AUGUSTA, GA 30901706--722-4494

SANDERSVILLE ( r yy HALlSAt'lDERSYILLE GA 31082478-553-1923

107 OLD AiRPORT ROAD, SUITE AVIDAlIA, GA 30474912-537-9301


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March 17, 2008

The Honorable David R. Obey, ChairThe Honorable Jerry Lewis, Ranking Member

Committee on AppropriationsH218, The CapitolWashington, D.C. 20515

Dear Chair Obey and Ranking Member Lewis:

I am requesting funding for Chesapeake Bay Oyster Restoration in fiscal year 2009.The entity to receive funding for this project is MD Dept of Natural Resources of MDDept of Natural Resources, located at 580 Taylor Avenue Tawes State OfficeBuilding, Annapolis, MD 21401. The funding would be used for restoration. I certify

that neither I nor my spouse has any financial interest in this project

Consistent with the Republican Leaderships policy on earmarks, I hereby certify thatto the best of my knowledge this request (1) is not directed to an entity or programnamed or will be named after a sitting Member of Congress; (2) is not intended for afront or pass through entity; and (3) meets or exceeds all statutory requirementsfor matching funds where acceptable. I further certify that should this request beincluded in the bill, I will place a statement in the Congressional Record describinghow funds will be spent and justifying the use of federal taxpayer funds.

Sincerely,

BRoscoe G. BartlettMember of Congress


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March 17, 2008

The Honorable David R. Obey, ChairThe Honorable Jerry Lewis, Ranking Member

Committee on AppropriationsH218, The CapitolWashington, D.C. 20515

Dear Chair Obey and Ranking Member Lewis:

I am requesting funding for FSU-SERF Equipment and Staffing Phase 2 in fiscalyear 2009. The entity to receive funding for this project is Frostburg StateUniversity, Oguz Soysal, Dept Chair 301- 687-7079, located at Department ofPhysics and Engineering, Frostburg, MD 21532. The funding would be used for

Research, equipment and staffing. I certify that neither I nor my spouse has anyfinancial interest in this project.

Consistent with the Republican Leaderships policy on earmarks, I hereby certify thatto the best of my knowledge this request (1) is not directed to an entity or programnamed or will be named after a sitting Member of Congress; (2) is not intended for afront or pass through entity; and (3) meets or exceeds all statutory requirementsfor matching funds where acceptable. I further certify that should this request beincluded in the bill, I will place a statement in the Congressional Record describinghow funds will be spent and justifying the use of federal taxpayer funds.

Sincerely,

BRoscoe G. BartlettMember of Congress


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JOE BARTON RANKING MEMBERSIXTH DISTRICT, TEXAS COMMITTEE ON

2109 RAYBURN HOUSE OFFICE BUILDINGWASHINGTON, DC 20515-4306TELEPHONE: (202) 2 2 5 ~ 2 0 0 2

ENERGY AND COMMERCETELEPHONE: (202) 2 2 5 ~ 3 6 4 ihttp://republicans.energycommerce.house.go

FAX: (202) 2 2 5 ~ 3 0 5 2 www.JoeBarton.house.gov ({ongrezz of tuc ~ n i t b ~ t i l t t z

~ O U g of ~ p r ' 5 n t a t i b t g OOiasbington, 1!l(( 20515-4306

March 19,2008The Honorable Peter ViscloskyChairmanSubcommittee on Energy and WaterHouse Committee On Appropriations2362-B Rayburn HOBWashington, DC 20515-0001

The Honorable David HobsonRanking MemberSubcommittee on Energy & WaterHouse Committee On Appropriations2362-B Rayburn HOBWashington, DC 20515-0001

Dear Chairman Visclosky & Ranking Member David Hobson:I am requesting funding in the FY09 Energy and Water Appropriations bill for the Johnson Creekproject. The entity to receive funding for this project is the City of Arlington, located at 101 W.Abram, P.O. 90231, MS 01-0310, Arlington, TX 76004-0231.The funding will be used to reduce flood damage, stabilize Johnson Creek's streambed and streamvalley, restore riparian areas and wildlife habitats, mitigate and prevent silt accumulation, improvewater quality and provide an important recreational amenity that traverses the entire City ofArlington.I certifY that neither I nor my spouse has any financial interest in this project.Consistent with the Republican Leadership'S policy on earmarks, I hereby certifY that to the bestof my knowledge this request (l) is not directed to an entity or program that will be named after asitting Member of Congress; (2) is not intended to be used by an entity to secure funds for otherentities unless the use of funding is consistent with the specified purpose of the earmark; and (3)meets or exceeds all statutory requirements for matching funds where applicable. I further certifYthat should this request be included in the bill, I will place a statement in the CongressionalRecord describing how the funds will be spent and justifYing the use of federal taxpayer funds.

JB: as.ARLINGTON OFFICE

6001 iNJEW,,-lfllF 20 WE';n, SUiTE 200RONALD R!-i\(,AN MfMOi1IAL HIGHWAY

A n U ~ j ( ; T O ~ ~ . TX 76017(817j 543--1000

1 1ST!) 263--2833 (6n1 D:STHIcr ONIJ)

Sincerely,

CROCKETT OFFICEP.O. Box 958

Cpocn:n, TX 75835(93Gi 544.(]488


ENNIS OFFICEE N N I ~ ; , TX 7511919721 875--8488


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JOE BARTON RANK:NG MEMBERSIXTH DISTRICT, TEXAS

2109 RAYBURN HOUSE OFFICE BUILD!NGWASHINGTON, DC 20515-4306TELEPHONE: (202) 225-2002

COMMITTEE ONENERGY AND COMMERCETELEPHONE: (202) 225-3641http://republicans.energycommerce.house,g

FAX: (202) 225-3052www.JoeBarton.house.gov

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WWiasbtngton, tBqJ: 20515-4306March 19,2008

The Honorable Peter ViscloskyChainnanSubcommittee on Energy and WaterHouse Committee On Appropriations2362-B Rayburn HOBWashington, DC 20515-0001

The Honorable David HobsonRanking MemberSubcommittee on Energy & WaterHouse Committee On Appropriations2362-B Rayburn HOBWashington, DC 20515-0001

Dear Chairman Visclosky & Ranking Member David Hobson:I am requesting funding in the FY09 Energy and Water Appropriations bill for the University ofTexas at Arlington, Center for Renewable Energy, Science and Technology (CREST) project.The entity to receive funding for this project is the University of Texas at Arlington, located at701 South Nedderman Drive, Arlington, TX 76019.The funding will be used for the necessary instrumentation and test bed projects to build state-ofthe-art facilities at UT Arlington. This funding will enable CREST researchers to fully exploreNational energy objectives by studying (1) alternative energy technologies, including clean coal,biomass feedstock, solar photovoltaic devices, wind, and fuel cells; (2) cost-effective delivery ofenergy for both vehicles and electric power generation via optimal planning and management ofhydrogen distribution and power grid integration; and (3) intelligent energy decision-making,including power monitoring, environmental, and economic issues.I certify that neither I nor my spouse has any financial interest in this proj ect.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 after asitting Member ofCongress; (2) is not intended to be used by an entity to secure funds for otherentities unless the use of funding is consistent with the specified purpose of the earmark; and (3)meets or exceeds all statutory requirements for matching funds where applicable. I further certifythat should this request be included in the bill, I will place a statement in the CongressionalRecord describing how the funds will be spent and justifying the use of federal taxpayer funds.

ARLINGTON OFFiCE6001 iNn.w-;;;'-H 20 WEST, SUIT[, 200RONAlD Rb-'lGAN MU00HIAl HICH\NAY

AhU!\'G1GN. TX 76017(817) 543--1000

1 {077) 263-2833 !6 h DlsmlCl ONV)

Member ofCongressCROCKETT OFFICE

P.O. Box 958Cf10CKfTL TX 75835

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MELISSA L. BEAN8TH DiSTRICT, f lUNOIS

COMMITTEE ON F!NANCIAL SERVICESSUSCOMr,,1!TTEE ON FrNANCAL INSTITUTIONS

AND CONSUMER CREDITS U 8 C O M ~ " I T T f E ON CAPITAl MARKtTS, iNSURANCE,

AN D GOVERNMENT-SPONSORED ENTERPRISES

COMMiITEE ON SMALL BUSINESSCNAIR, SU8COMr,;n"Tff ON FlNANCE ANiJ TA X

SUBCOMMITTEE ON REOULAl"10NS, HEALTHCARE,ANO TRADe

(lCongref)f) of tbe mniteb ~ t a t e f ) .u,ousc of l\cpresentatibcsOOim,ijinrrton, jl)1![ 20515-1308

March 19,2008

The Honorable Peter J. ViscloskyChainnanHouse Appropriations Subcommittee on Energyand Water Development, and Related Agencies2362B Rayburn House Office BuildingWashington, D.C. 20515Dear Chainnan Visclosky:

WASHiNGTON ornCE31 8 CAt.jNON HousE OfFICE BUILD!NG(202) 225


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MELISSA L BEANSrH DISTAlC', l ~ l I N O i S

COMM!TIEE ON F!NANCIAL SERVICESSUBCOMMiTTEf ON FiNANCiAL INSTiTUTIONS

AN D CONSUMER CREDIT$USCOMMITTE ON CAPITAL MARKETS, lN$uRANCE,

AND GOVERNMENT-SPONSDl'iED E ~ n E R P R ! S E S

COMMITTEE ON SMALL BUS!NESSCHAIR, SuGtOMMiT11OE ON FINANCE AND TAX

S;)BCOMMiTTEE ON REGuLATIONS, KE..ALTHU?E,AND TRADE

ongreSf) of tbe Wniteb ~ t a t e s ~ o u s c of i'tcprcscntatibes1!1l!ila:5Ijington, iKt 20515-1308

March 19,2008

The Honorable Peter J. ViscloskyChairmanHouse Appropriations Subcommittee on Energyand Water Development, and Related Agencies2362B Rayburn House Office BuildingWashington, D.C. 20515Dear Chairman Visclosky:

WASHINGTON OfFICE;31 8 CANNON HOUSE OFFiCE BUILDI(202) 225-3711

DISTRICT OFFICE:1622 ALGONQU!N Ro " SUITE L

SCHAUMBURG, fL 60173(541) S25-0265

WWW.hOtlS0.gcv/bean

I am requesting that the Committee provide $4.0 million for technical assistance toRemedial Action Plans (RAP) Committees in the Fiscal Year 2009 Energy and WaterDevelopment, and Related Agencies Appropriations Act. This program authorizes theCorps of Engineers to provide technical support to states and local organizations in thedevelopment and implementation of RAP's. State and local agencies from 30 RAP's inOhio, Illinois, New York, Michigan, Wisconsin, Minnesota, Pennsylvania, and Indianahave requested funding. I certify that neither I nor my spouse has any financial interest inthis project.

MLB:smh

Melissa L. BeanMember of Congress

PRirnE0 or ; RECYCLED PAPER


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MELISSA L. BEAN8T H DiSTRICT, i t . . U t ~ O ' s

COMM!TTEE ON F1NANC1AL $ERVrCESSUBCOMMITTtr ON FINANCIAL INSTITUTiONS

AND CONSIJMER CRfOlTSUBCOMMITTEE 0; " CAPiTAL MARKETS, !N$URA1iCE,

AND GOVH'NMENTSPGNSOREO ENTUWRISES

COMMITIEE ON SMALL BUSINESSCHAIR, SU[)'COMMITi""EE ON FINANa AND TAX

SUBCOMMiTTEE ON REGULATiONS, HEALTHCAREANIJ TRF,OE

~ o i l g r e % % of tbe Wniteb ~ t a t e s ' ,1i)ouse ot li\eprc5entatibc5wm!aliuillgtOIl, :i)1! 20515-1308

March 19,2008

The Honorable Peter J. ViscloskyChairmanHouse Appropriations Subcommittee on Energyand Water Development, and Related Agencies2362B Rayburn House Office BuildingWashington, D.C. 20515Dear Chairman Visclosky:

WASHINGTON OFFICf-31B CANNON HOUSE OFFICE BUILDIN(20l) 225-3711

DlSTIliCT OfFICE:1622 ALGONQUIN RD., SUiTE L

SCHAUM8URG,ll60173(847\ S25-1)2G5

WVvW.hOUS8,govibeah

I am requesting that the Committee provide $6.75 million for the construction andoperation of the electric dispersal barriers in the Chicago Sanitary & Ship Canal in theFiscal Year 2009 Energy and Water Development, and Related Agencies AppropriationsAct. Historically, the Great Lakes and the Mississippi River were separated naturally bya landmass, but since the completion of the Chicago Sanitary and Ship Canal, aquaticspecies can move freely between the two water systems. A temporary dispersal barrier(Barrier 1) has been operating for nearly six years, and construction of a permanentbarrier (Barrier II) will be completed this year. This funding will provide for theoperations of both barriers and begin construction of the conversion of Barrier I into apermanent barrier as well as a feasibility study. I certify that neither I nor my spouse hasany financial interest in this project.

MLB:smh

Melissa L. BeanMember of Congress

PRiNTED ON RECVCLfD PAPER


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MELISSA L BEAN8TH DISTRICT, IlliNOIS

COMMITTEE ON FINANCIAL SERVICESSUBCOMMITTEE ON FiNANC'AL iNST


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CAPITOL OFFICE111 9 LONGWORTH HOUSE OFFICE BUILDING

WASHINGTON, DC 20515PHONE: (202) 225-6235

FAX: (202) 225-2202DISTRICT OFFICE

1910 SUNSET GOULEVARD, #560LOS ANGELES, CA 90026PHONE: (213) 483-1425

(tCongre!)!) of tbe ~ n i t e b $tate!)fi)ouge of l\epregentatibeg

FAX: (213) 483-1429 XAVIER BECERRABECERRA.HOUSE.GOV 31 ST DISTRICT, CALIFORNIA

March 18, 2008

The Honorable Peter ViscloskyChairmanAppropriations Subcommittee on Energyand Water DevelopmentU.S. House of Representatives2362-B Rayburn HOBWashington, D.C. 20515Dear Chainnan Visclosky:

COMMITTEE ON WAYS AND MESUBCOMMITIEE ON HEALTH

SUBCOMMITIEE ON OVERSIGHTSUBCOMMI TIEE ON SOCIAL SECUR

COMMITTEE ON THE BUDGE

ASSISTANT TO THESPEAKER O f THE HOUSE

I am requesting funding for the Arroyo Seco Watershed Management Plan FeasibilityStudy in fiscal year 2009. The funding would be used to further the Army Corps ofEngineers' work towards completing a watershed management plan.The local sponsor of the Arroyo Seco Watershed Management Plan is the Los AngelesCounty Flood Control District, located at: 900 South Fremont Avenue, Alhambra,California 91803.Pursuant to clause 17(a)(5) of Rule XXIII o f the Rules of the House of Representativesfor the 110mCongress, I hereby certify that neither my spouse nor I has any financialinterest in this project.


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CAPITOL OFFICE1119 LONGWORTH HOUSE OFFICE BUILDING

WASHINGTON, DC 20515PHONE: (202) 22!M3235

FAX: (202) 225--2202DISTRICT OFACE

1910 SUNSET BOULEVARD, #560LOS ANGELES, CA 90026PHONE: (213) 483--1425

~ o n g t e s s of tbe mniteb ~ t a t e s j!Jouse of itepresentatibes

FAX: (213) 483--1429BECERRA.HOUSE.GOV

March 18,2008

The Honorable Peter ViscloskyChairman

XAVIER BECERRA31 ST DISTRICT, CALIFORNIA

Appropriations Subcommittee on Energyand Water DevelopmentU.S. House of Representatives2362-B Rayburn HOBWashington, D.C. 20515Dear Chairman Visclosky:

COMMITIEE ON WAYS AND MESUBCOMMITTEE ON HEALTH

SUBCOMMITTEE ON OVERSIGHTSUBCOMMITTEE ON SOCIAL SECUR

COMMITIEE ON THE BUDGE

ASSISTANT TO THESPEAKER Of THE HOUSE

I am requesting funding for the Los Angeles River Revitalization Study in fiscal year2009. The funding would be used for the purpose of building upon the existingauthorized "Los Angeles River Ecosystem Restoration Study" and incorporating inputfrom the City of Los Angeles' Master Plan for the LA River.The legal grantee of the Los Angeles River Revitalization Study is the City of LosAngeles, located at 200 North Spring Street, Los Angeles, California 90012.Pursuant to clause 17(a)(5) of Rule XXIII of the Rules of the House of Representativesfor the 110th Congress, I hereby certify that neither my spouse nor I has any financialinterest in this project.


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SHELLEY BERKLEY1ST O,s ..",;r, N ~ " M l A

405 CANNON HOUSE OFFICE BU'lDINGWASHINGTON, DC 20515(202) 225-5965FAX: (202) [email protected]

2340 PASO DEl PRADOSUITE 0106LAs VEGAS, NevAoA 89102(702) 220-9823

FAX: (702) 220-9841w w w . b e r l e y .house.gov

( ( o n g r c ~ ~ of tbc ~ n i t c b ~ t a t c ~ ~ o u l i e ot ~ e p r e l i e n t a t i b e l i OOIaffi)ington, 191t 20515-2801


C O M M I T T E ~ S : WAYS AND MEANSS U B C O M M I T T E ~ 0 "

SU8COMM 'TT U ON T.....DEVETERANS' AFFAIRS

SUSCOMMITTE 0 " HEA LTHSU8COMMITTE ON

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SHELLEY BERKLEY

405 CANNON House OFFICE BUILDINGW.uHINGTON. DC 20515(2021225-5965F,ve: (202) 225-3119shelley,[email protected]

2340 PAseo DeL PRAOOSUITE 0106LAs VEGAS, NeVADA 89102(702)220-9823

FA.x: (702)220-9841www.berkley.house.go .

(/J:ongregg of tbe ~ n i t e b ~ t a t e g l!.Jousr of l\rprrsrntatibrsBagbington, mQl: 20515-2801


CQ M .. mtE$:WAYS AND MEANS

s...ecOOoo...-n1:E ot tINCOtIE SroCOArTY ....0 r ... !.vSUS '- :O" . n t . ON T......o.VETERANS' AFFAIRSSUecO .. TT U ON Hu...TH

SUIICOMMrntl ONOISABILITY AND Me"'Oll ... L AfFAIRc.o.UCO&EI:Co-CHAJR, G ... NO CAUCUS

Co-CH.OJII, STOf' DU I CAucusCo-CHMo.. T UW ... CAUCV$

I am requesting fu nding for Alternative Energy Project in fiscal year 2009. The entity to receivefunding for th is project is Charter School Development Foundation, located at 3960 Howard HughesParkway, Ste 750, Las Vegas, Nevada 89169. The funding would be used for installation of aphotovoltaic system. I certify that neither J nor my spouse has any financial interest in this project.

Sincer Iy,


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SHELLEY BERKLEY1$ T DISTRICT. NEVADA

4(lS CANNON H OUSE OFFICI; 8UILDINGWASHI NGTON. DC 20515(202) 225--5965FA>TTEE 0 '"INCO"E S ~ C U A ' T Y AND FAMilY SU>'PO

SUBCOMMtTlH 00 T .....OVETERANS' AFFAIRS

SUBCO .. . ' ' ' 'E ON HEALntSUBCOMMITTEE ON

D ' S ~ S T \ ' AND MEMOR .... AFFAlAC.WCUSU:

Co-CMAIA. GAM ING CAIJCUSCo-CHAR. STOP DUI CAUCl.JSCo-CHAJA, T 41WAN CAUCUS

I am requesting funding for Urban Sustainability Initiative in fiscal year 2009. The entity to receivefunding for this project is University of Nevada Las Vegas, located at 4505 Maryland Pkwy; Box452037, Las Vegas, Nevada 89154-2037. The funding would be used for development ofeducational, research , and outreach activities. I certify that neither I nor my spouse has any financialinterest in this project.

PR INTED ON RECVCHD PAPER


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SHELLEY BERKLEY1ST DosTfUCT. N ~ . o . o . o .

405 CANNON House OFFICE BUILDINGW.o.sHINGTON, DC 20515(2021225-5965FAX: (202)225-3119

[email protected] PASEO DEl PRADoSUITE 0106

lA s VeGAS. NEV.o.o.o. 89102(702) 220-9823FAX: (702)220-9841www.berkley,house.go'l

ClCongreii of tbe mniteil $tateij!)oulle of ~ e p r e l l e n t a t i b e l l ~ . ~ i n g t o n , l.!l l{ 20515-2801

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


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SHELLEY BERKLEY

405 CANNON HOUSE OFFICE BUilDINGWASHINGTON, DC 20515(202) 225-6965FAX; (lO21 225-3119

[email protected] . .gov2340 p ~ O DEL PRADOSum 0106

lAs VEGAS. NEVADA 89102(702) 220-9823fA)(: (702) 220-9841www.berkley.house.go w

(/Congrellll of tbe ~ n j t e b ~ t a t e l l ~ O U 5 t of l\tprt5tntatibt5~ ~ i n g t o n . l D ~ 20515-2801

March 12, 2008Th e Honorable David R. Obey, ChairThe Honorable Jerry Lewis, Ranking MemberCommittee on AppropriationsH218, The CapitolWashington, D.C. 205 15Dear Chair Obey and Ranking Member Lewis:

COMMITTEES:WAYS AND MEANS

SUBCOM . nu ONs.:CU>VTY ANDF_ .v SUf'I'OSuBCOM"ITTEE ON TIIAOEVETERANS' AFFAIRS

SuBCOM.o.uT1'E ON HEAl. ...SUIICOMMITTEE ONDIs.o8aJTY AHO MEMOlI .....NF_

I am requesting funding for Nevada Water Resources Data, Modeling, and Visualization (OMV)Center in fiscal year 2009. The entity to receive funding for this project is Desert Research Institute,located at 2215 Raggio Parkway, Reno, Nevada 89512. The funding would be used for creation of astatewide water resources research center. I certify that neither I nor my spouse has any financialinterest in this project.

Shelley BerkleyMember of Congress


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SHELLEY BERKLEY

405 CANNON HOUSE OFFICE BUILDINGWASHINGTON, DC 2QS1S(202) 225-5965FAX: (202)225-3119

[email protected] PASEO DEL PI\.t.oo

Sum 0106lAs VEGAS, NEVADA 891021702) 220-9823

FAX: (702) 22G-9841WNW.bert:ley.house.gCN

(lCongre55 of tbe mlniteb ~ t a t e 5 ~ o U l i e of l\epresentatibesillIaSf)ington . llll!: 20515-2801

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

CO/oO"'TTS:WAYS AND MEANSSV8COM""nu ON

INCON SCVRI1Y ....D f_ . SuSUIO(:()MMfTlU ON TIV.OEVETERANS' AFFAIRS

SUIICOMMITTEE ON _TIlsUecO ..... TT U ONo.s...a..m- ANtI MMOOUL Af fAM

C'o-CH.ut, G.uwoG CAucusC'-CH.u'I. STOP OUI c..wcusCc:>-C>


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HOWARD L. BERMAN28TH DISTRICT, CALIFORN IA

CO MM ITT EE ONTHE JUDICIARYCHAIRMAN, SUBCOMMITTEE ON

COURTS. THE INTERNET, ANDINTElLECTUAL PROPERTYSUBCOMMlnEE ON IMM IGRATION,

CrTllENSH IP. REFUGEE, BORDER SECURfNAND INTERNATIONAL lAW

COMM ITTEE ONFOR EIGN AFFA IRS

SU8COMMIrrEE ONTIlE MIDDLE EAST AN D SQUni ASIA

cttongre%% of tbe mntteb ~ t a t e % j!)ollS'e of l\epreS'elltntilJeS'

March 19, 2008The Honorable David R. Obey, ChairThe Honorable Jerry Lewis, Ranking MemberConUllittee on AppropriationsH-218, The CapitolWashington, D.C. 20515Dear Chairman Obey and Ranking Member Lewis:

WASHINGTON OFFICERaybu rn House O ff ice BuildinWash ington, DC 20515-0528(202) 225-4695

DISTRICT OFFICE:14546 Hamlin Street, Suite 20Va n Nuys, CA 91 411-4 128(818) 994-7200

www .house.gov/berman

I am requesting funding for the Tujunga Wash Restorat ion Project, Phase 11 in fiscal year 2009.The entity to receive funding for this project is Los Angeles County, located at 900 SouthFremont Ave. , Alhambra, CA 91803. The funding would be used to further the Army Corps ofEngineers' work to create a naturalized stream course and recreational space for an area ofneed.I certify that neither I nor my spouse has any fmancial interest in this project.

HOWARD 1. BERMANMember of Congress


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HOWARD L. BERMAN28TH DISTR ICT, CALIFORNIACOMMITIEEONTHE JUDICIARY

CHAJRMAN, SUBCOMMITTEE ONCOURTS. THE INTERNET, ANDINTELLECTUAl PftOPERTYSUBCOMMIT'TE ON IMMIGRATION ,cmzeNSHIP, REFUGEE, BOROfR SECURITYAND INTERNATIONAL LAW

COMMITTEE ONFOREIGN AFFAIRSSUBCOMMITTEE ONTHE MIDDLE EAST AND SOUTH ASIA

~ o n g t t 5 5 of tbt ~ n t t t b ~ t a t t 5 ~ o u . s e of l\epre.sentatibe.s

March 19 ,2008The Honorable David R. Obey, ChairThe Honorable Jerry Lewis, Ranking MemberCommittee on AppropriationsH-218, The CapitolWashington, D.C. 20515Dear Chairman Obey and Ranking Member Lewis:

WASHINGTON OFFICERayburn House Office BuildinWashington, DC 20515-0528(202) 225-4695

DISTRICT OFFICE:14546 Hamlin Street, Suite 2Van Nuys, CA 91411-4128(818)994-7200

www,house.gov/berman

I am requesting funding for the Los Angeles River Revitalization Study in fiscal year 2009. Theentity to receive funding for this project is the Los Angeles District Army Corps ofEngineers,located at 911 Wilshire Blvd # 1525, Los Angeles, CA 90017. The funding continues theexisting feasibility study for the Los Angeles River. I certify that neither I nor my spouse hasany financial interest in this project.

WARD L. BERMANMember of Congress

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