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    JUDICIARY COMMITTEESUBCOMMITTEES:CHAIRMANCONSTITUTION, CIVIL RIGHTS AND CIVIL LIBERTIES

    CRIME, TERRORISM AND HOMELAND SECURITYTRANSPORTATION ANDINFRASTRUCTURE COMMITTEE

    SUBCOMMITTEES:HIGHWAYS AND TRANSIT

    RAILROADS, PIPELINES AND HAZARDOUS MATERIALSASSISTANT WHIP

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    March 24, 2009The Honorable David R. Obey, ChairmanThe Honorable Jerry Lewis, Ranking MemberCommittee on AppropriationsH-218, The CapitolWashington, D.C. 20515Dear Chairman Obey and Ranking Member Lewis:

    JERROLD NADLER8TH DISTRICT, NE W YORK

    REPLY TO:n WASHiNGTON OFFICE!2334 RAYBURN HOUSE OFFICE BUILDIN

    WASHINGTON, DC 20515(202) 225-5635o DISTRICT OFFICE:

    201 VARICK STREETSUITE 669NEW YORK, NY 10014(212) 367-73 50

    o DISTRICT OFFICE:445 NEPTUNE AVENUEBADOKlYN, NY 11224(718) 373-3198Web: http://www.house.gov/nadler

    I am requesting funding for Atlantic Coast of NYC, Rockaway Inlet to Norton Point, NY in fiscalyear 201 O.The entity to receive funding for this project is:Army Corps of Enginners New York District26 Federal PlazaNew York, NY 10278The funding would be used for storm damage protection to the densely urban communities andinfrastructure located along the shoreline in Coney Island, Brooklyn. The project will stopaccelerated erosion of sand along Coney Island's beaches, and the build-up of sand inGravesend Bay.I certify that neither I nor my spouse has any financial interest in this project.

    Sincerely,

    Jerrold NadlerMember of Congress

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    JUDICIARY COMMITTEESUBCOMMllTEES:CHAIRMAN

    CONSTITUTION, CIVIL RIGHTS AND CIVIL LIBERTIESCRIME, TERRORISM AND HOMELANO SECURITY

    TRANSPORTATION ANDINFRASTRUCTURE COMMITTEESUBCOMMITfEES:

    HIGHWAYS AND TRANSITRAILROADS, PIPELINES AND HAZARDOUS MATERIALS

    ASSISTANT WHIP

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    March 24, 2009The Honorable David R. Obey, ChairmanThe Honorable Jerry Lewis, Ranking MemberCommittee on AppropriationsH-218, The CapitolWashington, D.C. 20515Dear Chairman Obey and Ranking Member Lewis:

    JERROLD NADLER8TH DISTRICT, NEW YORK

    REPLY TO:D WASHINGTON OFFICE:2334 RAYBURN HOUSE OFFICE BUILDINWASHINGTON, DC 20515(202) 225-5635o DISTRICT OFFICE:201 VARICK STREETSUITE 669NEW YORK, NY 10014(212) 367-7350o DISTRICT OFFICE:445 NEPTUNE AVENUEBROOKLYN, NY 11224(718) 373--3198

    Web: http://www.house.gov/nsdler

    I am requesting funding for Buttermilk Channel, New York, NY in fiscal year 2010.The entity to receive funding for this project is:Army Corps of Engineers New York District26 Federal PlazaNew York, NY 10278The funding would be used for maintenance dredging of the Buttermilk Channel in New YorkHarbor.I certify that neither I nor my spouse has any financial interest in this project.

    Sincerely,

    Jerrold NadlerMember of Congress

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    JUDICIARY COMMITIEESUBCOMMITIEES:CHAIRMANCONSTITUTION, CIVIL RIGHTS AND CIVIL UBERTIES

    CRIME, TERRORISM AND HOMELAND SECURITY

    TRANSPORTATION ANDINFRASTRUCTURE COMMITIEESUBCOMMITTEES:

    HIGHWAYS AND TRANSITRAILROADS, PIPELINES AND HAZARDOUS MATERIALS

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    March 24, 2009The Honorable David R. Obey, ChairmanThe Honorable Jerry Lewis, Ranking MemberCommittee on AppropriationsH-218, The CapitolWashington, D.C. 20515Dear Chairman Obey and Ranking Member Lewis:

    JERROLD NADLER8TH DISTRICT, NE W YORK

    REPLY TO:o WASHINGTON OFFICE:

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    CAPITOL OFFICE1610 LONGWORTH BUILDINGWASH INGTON, DC 205 I 51202) 225-5256FAX 1202) 225-0027

    DISTRICT OFFI CE11 627 E. TELEGRAPH RD., SUITE 100SAN TA FE SPRIN GS , CA 9067015621801-2 134FAX (562) 949-9144www.napo lilano.house.gov

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    Honorable David R. ObeyChairmanHouse Committee on AppropriationsRoom H-218, The CapitolWashington, DC 20515

    Honorable Jerry LewisRanking MemberHouse Committee on Appropriations1016 Longworth House Office BuildingWashington, DC 20515Dear Chairman Obey & Ranking Member Lewis:

    NATURAL RESOURCESWATER ' -" l) PoWER- CHAIRTRANSPORTATON AND INFRASTRUCTURE

    HIGtfWAV$ ANO TRANSITRA ILROADS, PIPELINES, AND HAZARDOUS MATERIALS

    WATER RESIlURCfS AND ENVIRONMENTCONGRESSIONAL MENTAL HEALTH

    CAUCUSCO-CflAIRCONGRESSIONAL HISPANIC CAUCUS

    I am requesting funding for the Los Angeles County Drainage Area Water Conservationand Supply, Santa Fe-Whittier Narrows Dams Feasibility Study in fiscal year 2010. Theentity to receive funding for this project is the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, located at915 Wilshire Blvd. Suite 980, Los Angeles, CA 90017. The funding would be used tocomplete the required environmental documentation, update the study, and modifyoperations at the two dams that will result in an increase in local water supply byallowing water to be stored behind the dam and slowly released downstream to berecharged into the groundwater aquifer.I certify that neither I nor my spouse has any financial interest in this project.

    Sincerely,} . ~ o ~ ; r -ra e F. Napolitanoember of Congress

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    CAPITO L OFFICE1610 LONGWORTH BUILDING

    WASHINGTON, DC 20515(202) 2255256

    FA X (202) 2250027DISTRICT OFF ICE

    11627 E. TELEGRAPH RD .. SUITE 100SANTA FESPRINGS, CA 90670

    (5621801 2134FAX (5621 949 9144www.napolitano.house.gov r i ~ / . J l ! ~ (!fungre,S,S uf t11e lllniteil tnte's

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    Honorable David R. ObeyChairmanHouse Committee on AppropriationsRoom H-218, The CapitolWashington, DC 20515Honorable Jerry LewisRanking Member

    April 2, 2009

    House Committee on Appropriations1016 Longworth House Office BuildingWashington, DC 20515Dear Chairman Obey & Ranking Member Lewis:

    NATURAL RESOURCESWATeR AND POWER - CHAIR

    TRANSPORTATON AND INFRASTRUCTUR EHIGHWAYS AND TRANSIT

    A l l ~ O A PIPElINES, AND HAZARDOUS MAHRIIILSWA TER R eSOUfICfS AND ENVIRONMENT

    CONGRESSIONAL MENTAL HEALTHCAUCUSCO CHAIR

    CONGRESSIONAL HISPANIC CAUCUS

    I am requesting funding for San Gabriel Basin Restoration Fund for fiscal year 20 IO.The entity to receive funding for this project is San Gabriel Water Quality Authoritylocated at 1720 West Cameron Ave. , Suite #100, West Covina, California, 91710. Thefunding would be used to design, construct, and operate water projects to contain andtreat the spreading of groundwater contamination in the San Gabriel and CentralGroundwater Basins a primary source of drinking water for over 1.2 million people.I certify that neither I nor my spouse has any financial interest in this project.

    Sincerely,J : - 1 u t . , g ~ ~

    a F. N a p o l i t a ner of Congress

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    RI CHARD E. NEAL5ECONO DISTIIICT. MASSACHlISTTS

    ATlARGE WHIP

    ([ongrss of tl1 litnitlI j>tntsjijouse of iRepresentatiuestDas4ington, liJC!i: 20515

    April 01, 2009The Honorable Oavid R. Obey, ChairmanThe Honorable Jerry Lewis, Ranking MemberCommittee on AppropriationsH-218, The CapitolWashington, D.C. 20515Dear Chairman Obey and Ranking Member Lewis:

    COMMITTEE ON WAYS AND MEANSCHAIRMAN.SUBCOMMITTEE ON SELECT

    REVENUE MEASURESCHAIRMAN, fRIENDS Of IRELAND

    1am requesting funding for Next Generation Wind Turbine in fiscal year 2010.The entity to receive funding for this project is:Western New England College1215 Wilbraham RoadSpringfield, MA 01119The funding would be used for developing the technology that will lead to the next generation ofw ind tu rbines. Funding will support the fabrication of a scale prototype, characterization andmodeling of that prototype, a large scale model and the testing of the design of th e model in areal world environment. This will lead to the commercialization of intellectual propertydeveloped at Western New England College .I certify that neither I nor my spouse has any financial interest in this project.

    Member of Congress

    2208 R A Y 8 U R ~ H OUSE OFFICE B U ! L O ! ~ G W A s . H I ~ G f O ~ , DC 20515

    1202) 2255601300 STATE STREEl

    SUITE 20 0SPIIINGFIELD, MA 01105(413) 7850325

    P I I I ~ l E O RECYCLED PAPER-"2 C O ~ G R E S S STREET

    POST OFFICE 8 U I L O I ~ G MILFORO, MA 0175715081 634-8198

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    RI CHARD E. NE ALSECONO OrsTIIICT. MASSACHUSTTS

    April 01,2009The Honorable David R. Obey, ChairmanThe Honorable Jerry Lewis, Ranking MemberCommittee on AppropriationsH-218, The CapitolWashington, D.C. 20515Dear Chairman Obey and Ranking Member Lewis:

    COMMITTEE ON WAYS AND MEANSCHAIRMAN.

    SUSCOMMITIn ON SELECTREV EN UE MEASURESCHAIRMAN . fR IENDS OF IRElAND

    I am requesting funding for the Pioneer Valley Life Sciences Institute in fisca l year 2010.The entity to receive funding for this project is:Pionee r valley Life Sciences Institute3401 Main StreetSpringfield, MA 01107The funding would be used for conducting critical research into th e l ife sciences and th eadvancement of human health initiatives .I cert ify that neither I nor my spouse has any f inancial in terest in th is project.

    J " " ~ r e l y ,

    CltrftwRichard E. NealMember of Congress)

    2208 Fto.9UfDI HOUSE OFFICE BUILDINGWAS)

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    RANDY NEUGEBAUER19TH DISTRICT, TEXAS

    ROOM 1424LONGWORTH HOUSE OFFICE BUILDING

    WASHINGTON, DC 20515-4319PHONE: (202) 225-4005

    FAX: (202) 225-9615www.randy.house.govrandy@mail,house.gov

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    The Honorable David ObeyChairmanHouse Appropriations CommitteeH-218 CapitolWashington, D.C. 20515

    April 3, 2009

    Dear Chairman Obey and Ranking Member Lewis:

    The Honorable Jerry LewisRanking MemberHouse Appropriations CommitteeH-218 CapitolWashington, D.C. 20515

    611 UNIVERSITY AVENUESUITE 220

    LUBBOCK, TX 79401(806) 763-1611151 0 SCURRY STREET

    SUITE BB,G SPRING, TX 79720(432) 264-0722500 CHESTNUT

    SUITE 819ABILENE, TX 79602(325) 675-9779

    I am requesting funding for an Abilene, TXlElm Creek flood control investigation infiscal year 2010. The entity to receive funding for this project is the U.S. Army Corps ofEngineers Fort Worth District located at 819 Taylor Street, Fort Worth, TX 76102. It ismy understanding that funding would be used for the federal portion of the flood controlproject between the Corps and the City of Abilene, TX. The funds will completedevelopment of a detailed study of local flood protection alternatives in the Elm CreekWatershed.I hereby certify that this request will be made publicly available on my official website asrequired.I certify that neither I nor my spouse has any financial interest in this project. I alsocertify that 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 intended to beused by an entity to secure funds for other entities unless the use of funding is consistentwith the specified purpose of the earmark; and (3) meets or exceeds statutoryrequirements for matching funds where applicable. I further certify that should thisrequest be included in the bill, I will place a statement in the Congressional Recorddescribing how the funds will be spent and justifying the use of federal taxpayer funds.Thank you for your consideration of this request.

    Sincerely,

    Randy NeugebauerMember of Congress

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    RANDY NEUGEBAUER19TH DISTRICT, TEXAS

    ROOM 1424LONGWORTH HOUSE OFFICE BUILDING

    WASHINGTON, DC 20515-4319PHONE: (202) 225-4005

    FAX: (202) [email protected]

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    The Honorable David ObeyChairmanHouse Appropriations CommitteeH-218 CapitolWashington, D.C. 20515

    April 3, 2009

    Dear Chairman Obey and Ranking Member Lewis:

    The Honorable Jerry LewisRanking MemberHouse Appropriations CommitteeH-218 CapitolWashington, D.C. 20515

    611 UNIVERSrTY AVENUESUITE 220

    LUBBOCK, TX 79401(806) 763-16111510 SCURRY STREET

    SUITE BBIC SPRING, TX 79720(432) 264-0722

    500 CHESTNUTSUITE 819

    ABIUENE, TX 79602(325) 675-9779

    I am requesting funding for a Texas Tech University 's Wind Science and Engineering(WISE) Research Center in fiscal year 2010. The entity to receive funding for thisproject is Texas Tech University located at 2500 Broadway, Lubbock, TX 79409. It ismy understanding that this funding will focus on further extension and applications of thecapabilities and facilities of the Texas Tech Wind Power Research Facility and its use asa unique national asset, will characterize the Gulf ofMexico offshore wind resource, willcontinue the development and application of wind-driven reverse osmosis waterpurification systems, and will continue outreach and education of the associatedtechnologies, their applications, and results.I hereby certify that this request will be made publicly available on my official website asrequired.I certify that neither I nor my spouse has any financial interest in this project. I alsocertify that 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 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 that shouldthis request be included in the bill, I will place a statement in the Congressional Recorddescribing how the funds will be spent and justifying the use of federal taxpayer funds.Thank you for your consideration of this request.

    Sincerely,

    Randy NeugebauerMember of Congress

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    RANDY NEUGEBAUER19TH DISTRICT, TEXAS

    ROOM 1424LONGWORTH HOUSE OFFICE BUILDING

    WASHINGTON, DC 20515-4319

    61 1 UNIVERSITY AVENUESUITE 220

    LUBBOCK, TX 79401(806) 763-1611((ongre55 of tbe Wntteb $tate5; m : O U ~ t of l \ t p r t ~ t n t a t t b t ~

    151 0 SCURRY STREETSUITE B

    PHONE: (202) 225-4005FAX: (202) 225-9615

    BIG SPRING, TX 79720(432) [email protected]

    The Honorable David ObeyChairmanHouse Appropriations CommitteeH-218 CapitolWashington, D.C. 20515

    April 3, 2009

    Dear Chairman Obey and Ranking Member Lewis:

    The Honorable Jerry LewisRanking MemberHouse Appropriations CommitteeH-218 CapitolWashington, D.C. 20515

    I am requesting funding for Graham, TX flood control in fiscal year 2010. The entity toreceive funding for this project is the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers Fort Worth Districtlocated at 819 Taylor Street, Fort Worth, TX 76102. It is my understanding that thefunding would be used toward the federal portion of the flood control project underwaybetween the Corps and the Brazos River Authority that was authorized in 1999.

    500 CHESTNUTSUITE 819

    ABILENE, TX 79602(325) 675-9779

    I hereby certify that this request will be made publicly available on my official website asrequired.I certify that neither I nor my spouse has any financial interest in this project. I alsocertify that 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 intended to beused by an entity to secure funds for other entities unless the use of funding is consistentwith the specified purpose of the earmark; and (3) meets or exceeds statutoryrequirements for matching funds where applicable. I further certify that should thisrequest be included in the bill, I will place a statement in the Congressional Recorddescribing how the funds will be spent and justifying the use of federal taxpayer funds.Thank you for your consideration of this request.

    Sincerely,

    Randy NeugebauerMember of Congress

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    ELEANOR HOLMES NORTOND ISTRIC T OF C OLUMBIA

    COMMITTEE ON

    HO M ELAN D SECURITY

    SUBCO M M ITTEES

    EMERGENC Y CO MM UNICATIONS,

    PREPAREDN ESS, A ND RESPON SE

    TRAN SPORTATIO N SEC URITY A ND

    INFRA STRUC TURE PROTEC TIO N

    Congress of the United StatesHouse of Representatives

    Washington, DC 20515-1501

    March 31, 2009

    COMMITTEE ON

    TRA NSPO RTA TIO N A ND

    IN FRASTRUCTURE

    SUBCO M M ITTEES

    CHAIR, E C O N O M I C

    DEVELOPM ENT, PUBLIC BUILDIN

    AND EMERGENCY MANAGEME

    AVIA TION

    WA TER RESOURCES AN D ENVIRO N

    COMMITTEE ON OVERSIG

    A ND G O VERNM ENT REFO

    FEDERAL W O RKFO RCE, POSTA L SER

    AN D THE DISTRICT OF CO LUMB

    The Honorable David R. Obey The Honorable Jerry Lewis

    Chairman Ranking MemberHouse Appropriations Committee House Appropriations Committee

    H-218 U.S. Capitol 1016 Longworth Building

    Washington, D.C. 20515 Washington, DC 20515

    Dear Chairman Obey and Ranking Member Lewis:

    I am requesting funding for the following project in fiscal year 2010:

    Project: Middle Potomac Comprehensive Plan

    Entity to receive funding: Army Corp of Engineers, NAB

    Address: P.O. Box 1715

    Baltimore, MD 21203

    Purpose: This project provides a critical foundation to protect the waterresources that are essential to citizens quality of life in the Potomac watershed,

    and to the health of the Potomac River and the Chesapeake Bay.

    I certify that neither I nor my spouse has any financial interest in this project. Thank you

    for your attention in this matter.

    Sincerely,

    Eleanor Holmes Norton

    Member of Congress

    52914TH STREET,N.W.,SUITE 900 2136RAYBURN HOUSEOFFICEBUILDING 2041MARTIN L.KING,JR.AVENUWASHINGTON,D.C.20045-1928 WASHINGTON,D.C. 20515-5101 SUITE238

    (202)783-5065 (202)225-8050 WASHINGTON,D.C.20020-70

    (202)783-5211(FAX) (202)225-3002(FAX) (202)678-8900

    (202)225-7829(TDD) (202)678-8844(FAX)

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    ELEANOR HOLMES NORTOND ISTRIC T OF C OLUMBIA

    C OM M ITTEE ON

    TRANSPORTA TIO N A ND

    IN FRA STRUCTURE

    SUBCO M M ITTEES

    CHA IRWOMA N

    ECO NOM IC DEVELOPMENT,

    PUBLIC BUILDING S,

    AND EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT

    AVIA TION

    WA TER RESO URCES

    AND ENVIRONMENT

    Congress of the United StatesHouse of Representatives

    Washington, DC 20515-1501

    April 2, 2009

    C OM M ITTEE ON OV ERSIG

    A ND G O VERNM ENT REFO

    FEDERAL W O RKFO RCE, POSTA L SER

    AN D THE DISTRICT OF CO LUMB

    INFORMA TION POLICY, C ENSUS A

    NA TION AL ARC HIVES

    C OM M ITTEE ON

    HO M ELAN D SECURITY

    SUBCO M M ITTEES

    EMERGENC Y CO MM UNICATIONPREPAREDN ESS, A ND RESPON S

    TRAN SPORTATIO N SEC URITY A N

    INFRA STRUC TURE PROTEC TIO N

    The Honorable David R. Obey The Honorable Jerry Lewis

    Chairman Ranking Member

    House Appropriations Committee House Appropriations CommitteeH-218 U.S. Capitol 1016 Longworth Building

    Washington, D.C. 20515 Washington, DC 20515

    Dear Chairman Obey and Ranking Member Lewis:

    I am requesting funding for the following project in fiscal year 2010:

    Address: State of Maryland and State of Virginia

    Project: Chesapeake Bay Oyster Restoration, VA MD

    Entity to receive funding: State of Maryland and State of Virginia

    Purpose: This funding would continue efforts by the Army Corps of Engineers to design

    and build oyster reefs in the Chesapeake Bay. Activities include construction of oysterbars and reefs, rehabilitation of existing marginal habitat, and construction of oyster

    hatcheries.

    I certify that neither I nor my spouse has any financial interest in thisproject.

    Sincerely,

    Eleanor Holmes Norton

    Member of Congress

    52914TH STREET,N.W.,SUITE 900 2136RAYBURN HOUSEOFFICEBUILDING 2041MARTIN L.KING,JR.AVENUWASHINGTON,D.C.20045-1928 WASHINGTON,D.C. 20515-5101 SUITE238

    (202)783-5065 (202)225-8050 WASHINGTON,D.C.20020-70

    (202)783-5211(FAX) (202)225-3002(FAX) (202)678-8900

    (202)225-7829(TDD) (202)678-8844(FAX)

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    GLENN NYE2ND DISTRICT. VIRGINIA

    11 6 CANNON HOUSE OFFICE BUILDINGWASHINGTON, DC 2051&-4602(202) 22&-4215

    FAX: (202) 225-01454772 EUCLID ROAD, SUITE EVIRGINIA BEACH, VA 23462

    PHONE: (757) 326-6201FAX: (757) 326-6209

    P.O. Bo x 44 723386 FRONT STREETACCOMAC, VA 23301

    PHONE: (757) 789-5092FAX: (757) 789-5095

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    GLENN NYE2N D DISTRICT, VIRGINIA

    116 CANNON HOUSE OFFICE BUILDINGWASHINGTON, DC 20515--4602

    (202) 225--4215FAX: (202) 225-01454772 EUCLID ROAD, SUfTE EVIRGINIA BEACH, VA 23462

    PHONE: (757) 326-6201FAX: (757) 326-6209P.O. Box 447

    23366 FRONT STREETACCOMAC, VA 23301PHONE: (757) 789-5092FAX: (757) 789-5095

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    April 03, 2009The Honorable David R. Obey, ChairmanThe Honorable Jerry Lewis, Ranking MemberCommittee on AppropriationsH-218, The CapitolWashington, D.C. 20515Dear Chairman Obey and Ranking Member Lewis:

    HOUSE ARMED SERVICESCOMMITIEE

    READINESS SUBCOMMITTEE

    SEAPOWEA AND EXPEOITIONARY FORCSUBCOMMITTEE

    OVERSIGHT AND INVESTIGA lONSSUBCOMMITTEE

    HOUSE COMMITIEEONVETERANS' AFFAIRSSUBCOMMITIEE ON HEALTH

    HOUSE SM ALL BUSINESSCOMMITIEE

    CHAIRMAN, SUBCOMMITTEE ONCONTRACTING AND TECHNOLOGY

    SUBCOMMITTEE ON TAX AND FINANC

    I am requesting funding for NORFOLK HARBOR AND CHANNELS (DEEPENING), VA in fiscal year2010.The entity to receive funding for this project is:The Virginia Port Authority600 World Trade CenterNorfolk, VA 23510The funding would be used for initiating dike construction and other work associated with theCraney Island Eastward Expansion.I certify that neither I nor my spouse has any financial interest in this project.

    Sincerely,

    Glenn NyeMember of Congress

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    GLENN NYE2ND DISTRICT, VIRGINIA

    116 CANNON HOUSE OFFICE BUILDINGWASHINGTON, DC 20515-4602(202) 225-4215FAX: (202) 225-0145

    4772 EUCLID ROAD, SUITE EV,RGIN,A BEACH, VA 23462PHONE: (757) 321H3201FAX: (757) 321H3209

    P.O. Box 44723366 FRONT STREETACCOMAC, VA 23301PHONE: (757) 789-5092FAX: 1757) 789-5095

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    April 03, 2009The Honorable David R. Obey, ChairmanThe Honorable Jerry Lewis, Ranking MemberCommittee on AppropriationsH-218, The CapitolWashington, D.C. 20515Dear Chairman Obey and Ranking Member Lewis:

    HOUSE ARMED SERVICESCOMMITTEEREADINESS SUBCOMMITTEE

    SEAPOWER AND EXPEOmONAAY FORCSUBCOMMITTEE

    OVERSIGHT AND INVESTIGATIONSSU8COMMITIEE

    HOUSE COMMITTEEONVETERANS' AFFAIRSSUBCOMMITTEE ON HEALTH

    HOUSE SMALL BUSINESSCOMMITTEECHAIRMAN, SUBCOMMITTEE ON

    CONTRACTlNG AND TECHNOLOGY

    SUBCOMMITTEE ON TAX AND F!NANC

    I am requesting funding for VIRGINIA BEACH, VA (HURRICANE PROTECTION) in fiscal year 2010.The entity to receive funding for this project is:City of Virginia BeachMunicipal Center, Building One2401 Courthouse Drive, Suite 234Virginia Beach, VA 23456The funding would be used for the protection of over $3 billion worth of property through sandreplenishment.I certify that neither I nor my spouse has any financial interest in this project.

    Sincerely,

    Glenn NyeMember of Congress

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    GLENN NYE2N D DISTflICT, VIRGINIA

    116 CANNON HOUSE OFFICE BUILDINGWASHINGTON, DC 20515-4602(202) 225-4215FAX: (202) 22fHl145

    4772 EUCLID ROAD, SUITE EVIRGINIA BEACH, VA 23462PHONE: (757) 326-6201

    FAX: (757)326-6209

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    GLENN NYE2ND DISTRICT, V,RGINIA

    11 6 CANNON HOUSE OFFICE BUILDINGWASHINGTON, DC 20515-4602(202) 225-4215

    FAX: (202) 225-{J1454772 EUCLID ROAD, SUiTI' EVIRGINIA BEACH, VA 23462

    PHONE: (757) 326-6201FAX: (757) 326-6209

    P,O, Box 44723386 FRONT STREETACCOMAC, VA 23301

    PHONE: (757) 789-5092FAX: 1757) 789-5095

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    GLENN NYE2N D DISTRICT, VIRGINIA

    116 CANNON HOUSE OFFICE BUILDINGWASHINGTON, DC 2051&-4602(202) 225-4215

    FAX: (202) 225-01454772 EUCLID ROAD, SUITE EVIRGINIA BEACH, VA 23462

    PHONE: (757) 326-6201FAX: {757} 326-620 9

    P.O. Box 44 723386 FRONT STREETACCOMAC, VA 23301

    PHONE: (757) 789-50 92FAX: (757) 789 -5095

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    lIu5qiugtou, ilQI 2D515-46D2

    April 03, 2009The Honorable David R. Obey, ChairmanThe Honorable Jerry Lewis, Ranking MemberCommittee on AppropriationsH-218, The CapitolWashington, D.C. 20515Dear Chairman Obey and Ranking Member Lewis:

    HOUSE ARMED SERVICESCOMMITTEEREADINESS SUBCOMMITTEE

    SEAPOWER AND EXPEDITIONARY FORCSUBCOMMITTEE

    OVERSIGHT AND INVESTlGATfONSSUBCOMMITTEE

    HOUSE COMMITTEEONVETERANS' AFFAIRSSUBCOMMITTEE ON HEALTH

    HOUSE SMALL BUSINESSCOMMITTEECHAIRMAN, SUBCOMMITTEE ON

    CONTRACnNG AND TeCHNOLOGY

    SUBCOMMITTEE ON TAX AND F!NANC

    I am requesting funding for LYNNHAVEN RIVER BASIN, VIRGINIA BEACH, VA in fiscal year 2010.The entity to receive funding for this project is:City of Virginia BeachMunicipal Center, Building One2401 Courthouse Drive, Suite 234Virginia Beach, VA 23456The funding would be used for completing the feasibility study to allow fo r the restoration of theLynnhaven basin water quality.I certify that neither I nor my spouse has any financial interest in this project.

    Sincerely,

    Glenn NyeMember of Congress

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    GLENN NYE2ND DISTRICT, VIRGINIA

    116 CANNON HOUSE OFFICE BUILDINGWASHINGTON, DC 20515-4602(202) 225-4215

    FAX: (202) 225--01454772 EUCLID ROAD, SUITE EVIRGINIA BEACH, VA 23462

    PHONE: (757) 326-6201FAX: (757) 326-6209

    P.O. Bo x 44723386 FRONT STREETACCOMAC, VA 23301

    PHONE: (757) 789-5092FAX: (757) 789-5095

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    MOTU"" HOUSi:_ OITi r UUi!.lJil'J('N t ';HlI'F,;ON, DC 2051(; ::>:-l(j[){202l 225--621",

    F!>X (202) 225 0590'fj'NW. house_90v./obe,si ll

    CHA!RMAN:COMMITTEE OI\J TRANSPORTATIONAND INfRASTRUCTURE

    AT-LARGE WW P

    l ~ m j l l r of ReprCJ3(lltatiIJCfl:tlJashillgnm, 20i]" Y;OIOMarch 13,2009

    The Honorable David R. Obey, ChairmanThe Honorable Jerry Lewis, Ranking MemberCommittee On AppropriationsH-218, US CapitolWashington, D.C 20515-0001Dear Chairman Obey and Ranking Member Lewis:

    ::1;;;;'.1 Jer'", CITY Hi\ ' i501 L\UHH_ S,m:L: li3nF!HUm, rvlN 56401

    i218) 828'M4400Ci i!SI-IOI _ M CITY 1"'iN i31 6 iJKC STHf:r:-,

    CI-iiShOUI, l'vlN 5571 S(218) 254--5761

    231 FI:DHlhL Bl.IILDINCDULUTH, r\flN 55802

    i2l8} 727-747438625 14TH AVFNUI:

    Sum,_ 3008NU-1TH BHM'.!CI-I, MN 55056(6t'd) 277--1234

    I am requesting funding for the Northeastern Minnesota Project in fiscal year 2010. Theentity to receive funding for this project is the St. Paul District of the U.S. Army Corps ofEngineers, 190 5

    1hStreet East, St. Paul, MN 55101. The funding would be used for infrastructure insmall, rural communities in Minnesota.

    [ certify that neither I nor my spouse has any financial interest in this project.With best wishes.

    Sincerely,

    .TLO/jal

    PfllNTED ON I1ECYClED P/,PEf)

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    JIUvlES L OBERSTAH2365 F[AYLlUHN i"1ous[, OF!'-;CT B U ! L I _ l : ~ ! ( '

    V')ASHIW;TON, DC 205'!5--:?308(202j 22!:i--62'll

    FAX: (202) 225--0699\i'JVVY,!, house f jov/ebersi 'd

    CHftJRMAN:COMMITTEE ON TRANSPORTATIONAND INFRASTRUCTURE

    AT,LARGE W H ~ P

    )i(JIlS( of Rcprmll1tatillm~ 1 i J a l l h i ! l g t l : m , Bit

    April 2, 2009

    The Honorable David R. Obey, ChairmanThe Honorable Jerry Lewis, Ranking MemberCommitlee On AppropriationsII-2IS, US CapitolWashington, D.C 20515-000 IDear Chairman Obey and Ranking Member Lewis:

    8!-,AIH::ml H/' I !GOl LM)HEL S"111i:f""C : ; 1 ' J d r ~ E H D , ;218'; 828---4400CI1bHOU-;' Cn'Y

    J'16I...AKf-. S n ~ H : 1 Ci-iISHOUV;, fV1N 55719(2'18\ 254--575123'i Ff:DH1AL BUIL.DiNC

    DUUJTH, MN 55802(218) 727--747438625 14T!! AVF..NUr'

    SUITE: 3008N':)I-HI! 8hJ\!'JCH, MN 550561651) 277,--1234

    I am requesting funding for the Today's Leaders For a Sustainable Tomorrow: A SustainableEnergy Program in fiscal year 2010. The entity to receive funding for this project is the Coalition ofNorthern Minnesota's Residential Environmental Learning Centers, c/o Audubon Center of theNorth Woods, PO Box 530, Sandstone, MN 55072. The funding would be divided equally amongthe Audubon Center of the North Woods in Sandstone, MN, Deep Portage Center in Hackensack,MN, Laurentian Center in Britt, MN, Long Lake Center in Palisade, MN, and Wolf Ridge inFinland, MN. Funding would be used for energy conservation and installation of site appropriaterenewable energy technologies at the five facilities.

    I ce11iy that neither I nor my spouse has any financial interest in this project.With best wishes.

    Sincerely,,---""'-""/"'/'" \\ // -

    ! / Ja:esL. Oberstar, M.e.'/ -

    JLO/jal

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    J:1.MES L 08ERSTAR2365 HOUSF; Or I"-ICE- UUIi i) 'HeW;\:,HiH , - r o r ~ , DC 205E)'-,,2308(202) 22S,-,821

    FAX: (202) 225 . 0 6 S ~ ) '-NWW, h o u s ( ' ~ _ Q o v ! o b e r S 1 ar

    CHAiRMAN:COMMiTTEE ON TRANSPORTATIONAND iNFRASTRUCTURE

    The Honorable David Obey,Chairman

    i ~ ! l I l S f of Rcprcsrnratillcs't1i1ashillgnm,

    April 2, 2009The Honorable Jerry Lewis,Ranking Member

    ,,,,,,',,,w CIT'( H/>i ;501 l/\l! ,Fi. STHfP

    BF:AiHErm. 1\!lN 5640'12'18\ 828---!1t'fOOCIIiSHOLM 1"'I;.Li:316 L"KE SYHI:_I,'-j

    Ci-f!SHCLM, f \ . ~ N 557EJ'218) 254 ...5761

    23'1 1 ~ I ' . i J E i ~ M _ BU:UH:(,DULu-rH, fI.IlN 55802(218) 727---747438625 14TH /\VSNUF

    SUIT[ 3008Nmm-l BI ' , \NCH. MN 550b! G ~ , ; 1 ) 277-.. 1234

    U.S. House Appropriations CommitteeII-218, The Capitol U.S. House Appropriations Committee1016 LongworthWashington, DC 20515 Washington, DC 20515Dear Chairman Obey and Ranking Member Lewis,

    I am requesting funding for the Upper Mississippi River Restoration, IL, lA, MN, MO &WI. The entity 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. Thefunding would be used to continue projects which are vital to the ecological restoration of theUpper Mississippi River and Illinois Waterway, including habitat creation and long-termmonitoring. I certify that neither I nor my spouse has any financial interest in this project.

    Sincerely,

    (,l:-", ! kJa es L. Oberstar, M.e.JLO/jal

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    JAMES L OBERSIAR23Ui HAYf.;LHN l-len.!sl": OHICi-. Dr it 'WF '

    W / \ S l i l r ~ ( ; T U N , DC ?0515,,230e225_621 iFAX: /2(2) 225--0699www,house.g()v/obcl'stDr

    GHAIRMAN:COMMITTEE ON TRANSPORTAT!ONAf4D INFRASTR UCTURE

    the)louse of RrprcsClltatillClltlJallhingtlm, Bit

    April 2, 2009

    The Honorable David R. Obey, ChairmanThe Honorable Jerry Lewis, Ranking MemberCommittee On AppropriationsII-218, US CapitolWashington, D.C 20515-0001Dear Chairman Obey and Ranking Member Lewis:

    8H A I M J m C T V50'] Lv. ! ! 1.'_1 STHfCi

    I3FI!\i;\Jfc!'U;, hitl''.! 5640i(2'j8) 8213--4400

    CHISHOLM O-;y Hf\ ; !31 5 l / \Kf: STHi"'"

    CIHSHOLM, MN 5571D(218) 254---5761

    231 FEDEEAL BUILLi! i\! l ';DU'-L'TH, MN 55802!2'18) 727-747!J

    3862514'111 Avu'lurSUITE' 300B[,JeW'lH BH!\HCH, MN 55056

    {65'1j 277--12311

    I am requesting funding for the Chicago Sanitary and Ship Canal, Dispersal Barrier, IL infiscal year 2010. The entity to receive funding for this project is the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers,Chicago, 111 North Canal Street, Suite 600, Chicago, IL 60606-7206. Funding would be used forthe construction and operation of electric dispersal barriers to prevent invasive aquatic species fimnentering the Great Lakes.

    I certify that neither I nor my spouse has any financial interest in this project.With best wishes.

    Sincerely,

    ~ ' m ' M ' M ' c . JLO/jal

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    JAjViES L OBERSTAH2365 R;,VFUflN Hou;:;!' On-In- P ii ' DIU(

    W,\SHiNGTON, DC 205':5 . 2303(207) 225",6211FAX: (202) 225--0699INW\iV, h()uSe,gcvio!:iel'stilr

    COMMITTEE ON TRANSP0l1TAT10NANI) INfRASTRUCTUREAT-LARGE WHIP

    ofll}allilingmn,April 2, 2009

    The Honorable David R. Obey, ChairmanThe Honorable Jerry Lewis, Ranking MemberCommittee On AppropriationsH-218, US CapitolWashington, D.C 20515-0001Dear Chairman Obey and Ranking Member Lewis:

    B F L \ I H U ~ D , MN 5640,:21 8i 828---4400

    CHiSHOU0 CrTY HM I3i6 i ,N(t: S-1[:(E[-'

    CHISHOLM, MN 55]'j9(218) 254--5761231 FCDEFIAL BUIU)!N(ODI,!U_JTH, fvlN 55802

    12'18) 727--747438625 14TH AV1-:NlE

    SUITE 3008ShANeI-?, 1'/1'\) 5 5 0 ~ i G

    I am requesting funding for the Great Lakes Remedial Action Program in fiscal year 2010.Thc entity to reccive funding for this project is the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, Great Lakes andOhio River Division, 550 Main Street, Room 10032, Cincinnati, OH 45202-3222. Under the 1987Great Lakes Water Quality Agreement, the United State and Canada agreed to develop remedialaction plans for each ofthe 43 internationally recognized Areas of Concern, one of which is the S1.Louis River basin. Remedial Action Plans embody a comprehensive ecosystem approach torestoring and protecting beneficial uses and to identifying specific actions to resolve pollutionproblems. The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers' expertise in dredging and sediment management isvaluable for the planning and designing of contaminated sediment cleanups. Funding would supportstate and local agencies from 25 Remedial Action Plans, including the St. Louis River basin.

    I certify that neither I nor my spouse has any financial interest in this project.With best wishes.

    Sincerely,

    JLO/jal

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    JAMES L OBERSTAR23Gb n ! W H . J n , ~ HOlJsr;: Orner- 13uli 'W' . ) ( '

    V\f;\SHiI'W,-YCm, DC 20!)1:.i .,2308i:;:W2i 22b,-,6211

    FAX: (202) 225 ...0688W\NW, II 0use.gov /oberS t i l l -

    CHAiRMAN:COMMITTEE ON T R A N S P O R T A T ~ O N AND INFRASTRUCTURE

    AT-LARGE WHIP

    l ~ m l ! l r ~ t l J z h i l l g t m l , :elf

    April 2, 2009

    The Honorable David R. Obey, ChairmanThe Honorable Jerry Lewis, Ranking MemberCommittee On AppropriationsII-218, US CapitolWashington, D.C 20515-0001Dear Chairman Obey and Ranking Member Lewis:

    ",,",n,,nn CiT,Lt' mu_ SrHH:T

    8;1,i\lHH\\), f\,i1N (:ifAIYI1218) 828M,4400

    Ci-IbHUUvl CIIY HM_I316 LAK[ SnlrC!CIH,)i!OUvl, MN 557')9

    !2')8) 254--576123') F[I,)fHM_ 8 U I L O I ~ J C

    DULUTH, MN 55802i2'181727--,717438625 '1 4TH A . V ~ _ N U E

    SUiTt: 3008(bbi! 27'7---1234

    I am requesting j ~ m d i n g for the Great Lakes Fishery and Ecosystem Restoration in fiscalycar 2010, Thc entity to receive funding for this project is the U,S. Army Corps of Engineers, GreatLakes and Ohio River Division, 550 Main Street, Room 10032, Cincinnati, OH 45202-3222.Funding will support the Corps' efforts to coordinatc with other federal, slate, and local agenciesand the Great Lakes Fishery Commission to plan, implement, and evaluate projects supporting therestoration of the fishery and ecosystem, and other beneficial uses of the Great Lakes, A range ofaquatic habitat rcstoration projects can be done under this program including habitat and wetlandrestoration, dam removal to re-establish free flowing tributaries, fish passages, and erosion andsedimentation control.

    I certifY that neither I nor my spouse has any financial interest in this project.With best wishes.

    Sincerely,

    JLO/jal

    PFllNTHl RECYCLED PAPER

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    JA.MES t.. OBERST?I,R

    \/.!;\SIW"G'i'()N, DC 2 C 5 1 5 - - - 2 : ~ 0 8 (202) 22[)--b21 '1FAX: (202) 225--0699

    "NVifW _ lOuse gov/obers'i afC H A ~ R M A N :

    COMMITTEE ON TRANSPORTATIONANI) INFRASTRUCTURE" ~ i mm( !]f

    iUill3hingron, BQ:

    June 17, 2009The Honorable David R Obey, ChairmanThe Honorable Jerry Lewis, Ranking MemberCommittee on AppropriationsH-218, The CapitolWashington, D.C. 20515Dear Chairman Obey and Ranking Member Lewis:I am requesting funding for Two Harbors in fiscal year 2010.The entity to receive funding for this project is:Minnesota Department of Natural Resources500 Lafayette RoadsSI. Paul, MN 5155-4040

    501 Ll\unu, S-;HH-:,BHI'INcru, i\11N ~ ) 6 i j O ' 1 '218) 828--44UOCIIiSHOL,M l-i,/I1.1

    316 STHFT'1Ci-IISI-!OUJ:, MN 557"19

    (218)254-57(11231 F;:oDL'HAL BUILDING

    DLJl.UTH, MN 55802(218)727--7"'74

    38625 '\41'H 1 \ ' v ' ~ N l . I C SUi'IS 300BNOHTi I BHhNCH, MN 5509;165 I ) 27'7---1234

    The funding would be used for a language request to allow the Secretary of the Army to credittoward non-Federal share, in this case the Minnesota DNR, of the project the cost ofplanning, design, and construction work carried out by the non-Federal interest for tehproject before the date of execution of a partnership agreement for the project.I certify that neither I nor my spouse has any financial interest in this project.

    Sincerely,

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    7th DISTRICT, WISCONSINDISTR ICT OFF ICES :FIRST STAR PlAZA40 1 5TH STREETSUI TE 406A

    WAUSAU , WI 54403-5468PHONE: 715-842- 5606140 1 TOWER AVENUESU ITE 307SUPER IOR, WI 54880-1553PHONE: 715-398-4426

    WASHINGTON OFF ICE:231 4 RA YB URN HOU SE OFFICE BUILDINGPH ONE: 202-225-3365www .obey.house .gov

    DAVID R. OBEY

    (!Congress of tbe Wntteb ~ t a t e s j!)ouse of l!\epresentatibeswmasbington. 1J9C!C 20515-4907

    CHAIRMANAPPROPR IATIONS COMMITIE

    CHAIRMANSUBCOMMITTEE ONLABOR, HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICAN D EDUCATION

    SElE CT INTElLIGENCEOV ERSIGHT PANELDEM OCRATIC STEER INGAND POLI CY COMM ITTEE

    I am requesting funding for Soo Locks for the repair and replacement of existing locks andconstruction of a new lock in fiscal year 20 IOThe entity to receive the funding for this project is:US Army Corps of Engineers, Detroit District, Great Lakes and Ohio River Division550 Main StreetRoom 10032Cincinnati, Ohio 45202The funding would be used for projects leading to replacement of existing locks and constructionof a second large lock at Sault St. Marie, Michigan.I certify that neither I nor my spouse has any financial interest in this project.

    Sincerely,~ - - - . . . .

    avid R. ObeyMember of Congress

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    .JAMES L OBERST AH2:;365 R!WbUi1N O F - ~ I : ' T Bu:: DIH(-'NNe''''''''C,"" DC 20515--2308(2()2) 225,--62'11

    FI\X: (202) 2 2 S - - 0 G 9 ~ f ',NIfJVV .hGuse.gov/obersi 1 f

    CHAIRMAN:COMMITTEE 0111 TRANSPORTATIOIIIAIIID INFRASTRUCTURE

    The Honorable David Obey,Chairman

    3li!lllsr of Rrprt!lcl1t[ltiues~ 1 J a s h i n g t l l n , 13Q:

    April 2, 2009The Honorable Jerry Lewis,Ranking MemberU.S. House Appropriations CommitteeH-218, The Capitol U.S. lIouse Appropriations Committee1016 Longworth

    Washington DC 20515 Washington DC 20515Dear Chairman Obey and Ranking Member Lewis,

    i3f( ; \ l i ) i ' hi ' C-, { i--i!\1.1501 L!';JflEl, STr,n""B I ' l / U r ' j [ - : ; ; m ~ MIIJ 56401(2'18l828---4400CIUol(C,'il,1oj Cin HAL!3')6 l rd(t ; S T H ~ I ' _ - j CHiSHOI.lvl, IViN 557!!:){2181 2 5 4 ~ , , 5 7 6 1

    23'1 F E D l c l ~ A L Blm_DINCiDULUTH, MN 5580;:>(21B) 727---747438625 14TH AVFI\JUF

    SUirE 300B(G51! 277---1234

    I am requesting funding for the Upper Mississippi River Illinois WW System, lL, lA,MN, MO & WI (construction), this project is also referred to as the Upper Mississippi RiverSystem (UMRS) Navigation and Ecosystem Sustainability Program (NESP). The entity toreceive funding for this project is Rock Island District of the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers,located at Clock Tower Building, P.O. Box 2004, Roek Island, lL 61204. The funding would beused to construct new 1 200-foot lock chambers, begin ecosystem restoration projects andcomplete small-scale navigation aids. 1 certify that neither I nor my spouse has any financialinterest in this project.

    Sincerely,

    Obclrstar" M.C.JLO/jal

    f'HINTD ON nECYCLED PM' ER

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    7th DISTRICT, WISCONSINDISTRICT OFFICES ,

    FIRST STAR PlAZA401 5TH STREETSU ITE 406AWAUSAU, WI 54403-5468PHONE: 715-842- 56061401 TOWER AVENUESUITE 307SUPERIOR, WI 5488()....1553PHONE: 715-398-4426

    WASHINGTON OFFICE:23 14 RAYBUR N HOUSE OFFICE BU ILDINGPHONE: 202 - 225-3365www .o bey.house.gov

    DAVID R. OBEY

    (!Congress of tbe mtntteb ~ t a t e s f$oUl)t of It\tprtl)tntatiutl)

    mlllsbingtolt, Jlftl: 20515-4907

    CHA IRMANAPPROPRIAT IONS COMMITTE

    CHAIRMANSUBCOMMITTEE ONtABOR, HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICAND EDUCATION

    SELECT INTELLIGE NCEOV ERSIGHT PANELDE MOC RAT IC ST EERI NGAND POLICY COMMITIEE

    I am requesting funding for Endangered Mussel Conservation - Zebra Mussel Control in fiscalyear 2010.

    The entity to receive the funding for this project is:U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, St. Paul District190 5th Street EastSuite 401St. Paul, Minnesota 55101The funding would be used for continuing a feasibility study to determine how to best managethe spread of the invasive zebra mussel.I certify that neither I nor my spouse has any financial interest in this project.

    Sincerely,

    David R. ObeyMember of Congre

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    7th DISTRICT, WISCONSINDISTR ICT OFFICES:

    FIRST STAR PLAZA401 5TH STREETSUITE 406AWAUSAU, WI 54403- 5468PHONE: 715-842-56061401 TOWER AVENUESUITE 307SUPERIOR, WI 54880-1553PHONE : 715-398-4426

    WASHINGTON OFFICE:2314 RAYBURN HOUSE OFFICE BU ILDINGPHONE: 202-225-3365www.obey.house.gov

    DAVID R. OBEY

    q c o n g t e ~ ~ of tbe Wniteb ~ t a t e ~ J!)OU5t of l\cprt5tntattbc5

    wmtasbington, lHe 20515-4907

    CHAIRMANAPPROPR IATIONS COMM ITIE

    CHAIRMANSUBCOMMITIEE ONLABOR, HEALTH ANO HUMAN SERVICAND EDUCATION

    SELECT INTELLIGENCEOVERSIGHT PANELDEMOCRATIC STEERINGAND POLICY COMMITIEE

    I am requesting funding for the Northern Wisconsin Environmental Assistance Program in fiscalyear 2010.

    The entity to receive the funding for this project is:U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, St. Paul District190 5th Street EastSuite 401St. Paul, Minnesota 55101The funding would be used for providing environmental infrastructure support in Wisconsincommunities along Lake Superior.I certify that neither I nor my spouse has any financial interest in this project.

    Sincerely,

    avid R. ObeyMember ofCongress

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    7th DISTRICT, WISCONSINDISTRICT OFFICES:

    FIRST STAR PLAZA401 5TH STREETSUITE 406AWAUSAU , WI 54403-5468PHONE : 715-842- 56061401 TOWER AVENUESUI TE307SUPERIOR, WI 54880-1553PHONE: 715-398-4426

    WASHINGTON OFFICE :23 14 RAYBURN HOUSE OFFICE BUILDINGPHONE: 202-225.- 3365www.obey.house.gov

    DAVID R. OBEY

    Q!:ongtt%% of tbe Wniteb ~ t a t e % j ! , ) o u ~ e of l i \ e p r e ~ e n t a t i b e ~ wmt!1sbillgtoll, 119QC 20515-4907

    CHAIRMANAPPROPRIATIONS COMMITIE

    CHAIRMANSUBCOMMITIeE ONLABOR, HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICAND EDUCATION

    SELECT INTElLIGENCEOVERSIGHT PANELDEMOCRATIC STEERINGAND POLlCY COMMITIEE

    I am requesting funding for the Cedar Lake, Wisconsin Water Quality Study in fiscal year 2010.The entity to receive the funding for this project is:U.S. Army Corps ofEngineers, St. Paul District190 5th Street EastSuite 401St. Paul, Minnesota 55101The funding would be used for completing the Cedar Lake, Wisconsin Water Quality Study.I certify that neither I nor my spouse has any financial interest in this project.

    Sincerely,

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    7t h DISTRICT, WISCONSINDISTRICT OFF ICES,

    FIRST STAR PLAZA401 5TH STREETSU ITE 406AWAUSAU, W I 54403- 5468PHONE; 715-842- 56061401 TOWER AVE NUESU ITE 307SUPER IOR, W I 54880-1553PHONE; 7 15-398-4426

    WASHINGTON OFF ICE,23 14 RAYBURN HOUSE OFFICE BUILDINGPHONE: 202- 225-3365www.obey.house .gov

    DAVID R. OBEYQ!:ongtt5'5' of tbe ~ n t t e b ~ t a t e 5 '

    ~ o m ) c of l \ c p r c ~ c n t a t t b c ~ ~ a 5 b i l 1 g t o l 1 , 1.9(( 20515--4907

    I am requesting funding for the St. Croix River Basin Study in fiscal year 20 IO.The entity to receive the funding for this project is:U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, St. Paul District190 5th Street EastSuite 401St. Paul, Minnesota 55101

    CHAIRM ANAPPROPRIATION S COMMITI

    CHA IRMANSUBCOMMITIEE ONLABOR, HEALTH AND HUMAN SERV ICAND EDUCATION

    SELECT INTELLIGENCEOVERS IGHT PANELDEMOCRATIC STEERINGAND POLICY COMMITIEE

    The funding would be used for completing remaining studies for St. Croix river basin protection.I certify that neither I nor my spouse has any financial interest in this project.

    Sincerely,

    avid R. ObeyMember of Congress

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    7th DISTRICT, WISCONSINDISTRICT OFFICES:

    FIRST STAR PLAZA401 5nt STREETSUITE 406AWAUSAU , WI 54403-5468PHONE: 71 5-842- 56061401 TOWER AVENUESUITE 307SUPERIOR, WI 54880- 1553PHONe 715- 398-4426

    WASHINGTON OFFICE :23 14 RAYBURN HOUSE OFFICE BU ILDINGPHONE : 202- 225- 3365ww w .obey.house.gov

    DAVID R. OBEY

    {!Congress of tbe mniteb ~ t a t e s J ! , l o u ~ c of ~ c p r c ~ c n t a t i b c ~

    mtasbington , iDCIi: 20515-4907

    CHAIRMANAPPROPR IATIONS COMMITIE

    CHA IRMANSUBCOMMITIEE ONLABOR. HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICAND EDUCATION

    SE LECT INTElLIGENCEOVERSIGHT PANEL

    DE M OCRAT IC STEE RINGAND POLICY CO MM ITIE E

    I am requesting funding for Duluth-Superior Harbor, MN and WI in fiscal year 20 IO.The entity to receive the funding for this project is:US Army Corps of Engineers, Detroit District477 Michigan AvenueDetroit, Michigan 48231The funding would be used for conducting condition surveys, dredging critical shoals, andrepairing navigation structures.I certify that neither I nor my spouse has any financial interest in this project.

    Sincerely,c..--....

    avid R. ObeyMember ofCongres

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    7th DISTRICT, WISCONSINDISTRICT OFFICES:

    FIRST STAR PLAZA401 5TH STREETSUITE

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    7th DISTRICT, WISCONSINDISTRICT OFFICES:

    FIRST STAR PLAZA401 5Ht STREETSUITE 406AWAUSAU, WI 54403- 5468PHONE: 715-842- 56061401 TOWER AVENUESUITE 307SUPERIOR, WI 54880- 1553PHONE: 715-398- 4426

    WASHINGTON OFFICE:2314 AAYBURN HOUSE OFFICE BUILDINGPHONE: 202- 225- 3365www.obey.ho use .gov

    DAVID R. OBEY

    ( ! o n g r e ~ ~ of tbc mnttcb ~ t a t c ~ f!)OU!lC of l\cpte!lentattbc!l

    m asbinllton, llrtC 20515- 4907

    I am requesting funding for Cornucopia Harbor, WI in fiscal year 2010.The entity to receive the funding for this project is:US Army Corps of Engineers, Detroit District477 Michigan AvenueDetroit, Michigan 48231

    CHAIRMANAPPROPRIATI ONS COMMITI E

    CHAIRMANSUBCOMMITTEE ONLABOR, HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVIC

    ANO EDUCATION

    SE LECT INTELLIGENCEOVERSIGHT PANEL

    DEMOCRATIC STEERINGAND PO LICY CO MMITTEE

    The funding would be used for studying existing structure to determine impacts of river bornesilting of the harbor.I certify that neither I nor my spouse has any financial interest in this project.

    David R. ObeyMember of Congress

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    7th DISTRICT, WISCONSINDISTRICT OFFICES:FIRST STAR PLAZA

    401 5TH STAEETSUITE 406AWAUSAU, WI 54403- 5468PlloNe: 715-842- 56061401 TOWEA AVENUESUITE 307SUPERIOR, W I S4880- 1S53PIIONE: 715-398-4426

    WASHINGTON OFFICE :2314 RAYBURN HOUSE OFFICE BUILDINGPHONe: 202-225- 3365ww w .obcy.house.gov

    DAVID R. OBEY

    ( ! C o n g t e . ~ ~ of tbe Wniteb ~ t a t e ~ J!;lou5'e of l\epre5'entattbe5'OOlnsbington , JI(/[ 20515-4907

    CHAIRMANAPPROPR IATIONS COM MITT

    CHAIRMANSUBCQMMITIeE ONLABOR, HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICAND eDUCATION

    SELECT INTELLIGENCEOVERS IGHT PANElDEMOCRATIC STEERINGAND POLICY COMMITTEE

    I am requesting funding for Lake Superior Small Harbor Maintenance, WI in fiscal year 20 IO.The entity to receive the funding for this project is:US Army Corps ofEngineers, Detroit District477 Michigan AvenueDetroit, Michigan 48231The funding would be used for conducting condition surveys, dredging shoals at Port Wing,Cornucopia, LaPoint and Bayfield Harbors.I certify that neither I nor my spouse has any financial interest in this project.

    David R. ObeyMember of Congress

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    The Honorable David Obey, ChairmanCommittee on AppropriationsH-218, The CapitolWashington, D.C. 20515The Honorable Jerry Lewis, Ranking MemberCommittee on AppropriationsH-2I8, The CapitolWashington, D.C. 20515

    April 2, 2009

    Dear Chairman Obey and Ranking Member Lewis,I am requesting funding in the FYI 0 Energy and Water Appropriations bill, Am1Y Corps of Engineers,Construction account for the Clear Creek Flood Control Project. The entity to receive funding for thisproject is the Harris County Flood Control District at 9900 Northwest Freeway, Suite 200, Houston, TX77092. It is my understanding that the funding would be used to complete a portion of the flood controlproject being conducted by the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers. I certify that this project does not have adirect and foreseeable effect on the pecuniary interests ofmy spouse or me.I hereby certify that this request will be made publicly available on my OHicial Website as required byChainnan Obey's new Committee policy that only posted requests will be considered.Consistent with the Republican Leadership's policy on eannarks, I hereby certify that to the best of myknowledge this request: (1) is not directed to an entity or program that will be named after a sittingMember of Congress (2) is not intended to be used by an entity to secure funds for other entities unlessthe use of funding is consistent with the specified purpose of the earmark; and (3) meets or exceeds allstatutory requirements for matching funds \vhere applicable. I further certify that should this request beincluded in the bill, I will place a statement in the Congressional Reeord describing how the funds will bespent and justifying the use of federal taxpayer funds.

    Very respectfully,

    Pete OlsonMember of Congress

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    The Honorable David Obey, ChainnanCommittee on AppropriationsH-218, The CapitolWashington, D.C. 20515The Honorable Jerry Lewis, Ranking MemberCommittee on AppropriationsH-218, The CapitolWashington, D.C. 20515

    April 2, 2009

    Dear Chainnan Obey and Ranking Member Lewis,I am requesting funding in the FYlO Energy and Water Appropriations bill, Anny Corps of Engineers,Operations and Management for the Galveston Navigation Channels Project. The entity to receivefunding for this project is the Port of Houston Authority at P.O. Box 2562, Houston, TX 77252. It is myunderstanding that the funding would be used for operations and maintenance by the U.S. Am1Y Corps ofEngineers. [ certify that this project does not have a direct and foreseeable effect on the pecuniaryinterests of my spouse or me.I hereby certify that this request will be made publicly available on my Official Website as required byChainnan Obey's new Committee policy that only posted requests will be considered.Consistent with the Republican Leadership's policy on eannarks, I hereby certify that to the best of myknowledge this request: (1) is not directed to an entity or program that will be named after a sittingMember of Congress (2) is not intended to be used by an entity to secure funds for other entities unlessthe use offunding is consistent with the specified purpose of the eannark; and (3) meets or exceeds allstatutory requirements for matching funds wherc applicable. I fmihcr certify that should this request beincluded in the bill, I will place a statement in the Congressional Record describing how the funds will bespent and justifying thc use of federal taxpayer funds.

    Very respectfully,

    Pete OlsonMember of Congress

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    Honorable David Obey,'-./VUll.HlV'''''' on AppropriationsH-218, The CapitolWashington, D.C.The Honorable Jerry Lewis, Ranking MemberCommittee on AppropriationsH-218, The CapitolWashington, D.C. 20515Dear Chairman and ~ ~ a ! L & : 1 1 1 . 5 In , , , l l i lU, " , , '

    2,

    J am requesting funding in the FYI 0 Energy and Water Appropriations bill, Army Corps of Engineers,Construction account for the Galveston Navigation Channels Project. The entity to receive funding forthis project is the Port ofHouston Authority at P.O. Box 2562, Houston, TX 77252. It is myunderstanding that the funding would be used for additional construction by the U.S. Army Corps ofEngineers. I certify that this project does not have a direct and foreseeable effect on the pecuniaryinterests of my spouse or me.I hereby certify that this request will be made publicly available on my Official Website as required byChairman Obey's new Committee policy that only posted requests will considered.Consistent with the Republican Leadership's policy on 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 sittingMember is not intended to be used by an entity to secure funds for other entities unlessthe use of funding is consistent with the specified purpose of the earmark; and (3) meets or exceeds allstatutory funds IbilI, I will place a statement in the Congressional Record describing howfederal taxpayer funds.

    Very respectfully,

    Pete OlsonMember of Congress

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    April 2, 2009

    The Honorable David R. Obey, Chair

    The Honorable Jerry Lewis, Ranking MemberCommittee on Appropriations

    H218, The CapitolWashington, D.C. 20515

    Dear Chair Obey and Ranking Member Lewis:

    I am requesting funding for UMass Integrative Science Building in fiscal year 2010. Theentity to receive funding for this project is University of Amherst, located at University

    of Massachusetts, Amherst, MA 01003. The funding would be used to provide

    University students and faculty with a state-of-the-art facility for biological and chemicalresearch. I certify that neither I nor my spouse has any financial interest in this project.

    Sincerely,

    John W. Olver

    Member of Congress

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    April 2, 2009

    The Honorable David R. Obey, Chair

    The Honorable Jerry Lewis, Ranking MemberCommittee on Appropriations

    H218, The CapitolWashington, D.C. 20515

    Dear Chair Obey and Ranking Member Lewis:

    I am requesting funding for Net-Zero-Energy Housatonic River Museum in fiscal year2010. The entity to receive funding for this project is River Museum Inc., located at PO

    Box 574, Pittsfield, MA 01202. The funding would be used to build a cutting edge zero-

    net energy building to demonstrate new building technologies. I certify that neither I normy spouse has any financial interest in this project.

    Sincerely,

    John W. Olver

    Member of Congress

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    April 2, 2009

    The Honorable David R. Obey, Chair

    The Honorable Jerry Lewis, Ranking MemberCommittee on Appropriations

    H218, The CapitolWashington, D.C. 20515

    Dear Chair Obey and Ranking Member Lewis:

    I am requesting funding for Installation of a Solar Canopy, Hampshire College in fiscalyear 2010. The entity to receive funding for this project is Trustees of Hampshire

    College., located at 893 West Street, Amherst, MA 01002. The funding would be used to

    demonstrate cutting edge solar technology in an education setting. I certify that neither Inor my spouse has any financial interest in this project.

    Sincerely,

    John W. Olver

    Member of Congress

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    April 2, 2009

    The Honorable David R. Obey, Chair

    The Honorable Jerry Lewis, Ranking MemberCommittee on Appropriations

    H218, The CapitolWashington, D.C. 20515

    Dear Chair Obey and Ranking Member Lewis:

    I am requesting funding for Greenfield Community College Hybrid Geo-thermalModification Design Project in fiscal year 2010. The entity to receive funding for this

    project is Greenfield Community College, located at One College Drive, Greenfield, MA

    01301. The funding would be used to provide the community college with clean energyin an educational environment. I certify that neither I nor my spouse has any financial

    interest in this project.

    Sincerely,

    John W. Olver

    Member of Congress

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    April 2, 2009

    The Honorable David R. Obey, Chair

    The Honorable Jerry Lewis, Ranking MemberCommittee on Appropriations

    H218, The CapitolWashington, D.C. 20515

    Dear Chair Obey and Ranking Member Lewis:

    I am requesting funding for Western Massachusetts Collaborative Wind Project in fiscalyear 2010. The entity to receive funding for this project is Mt. Wachusett Community

    College, located at 444 Green Street, Gardner, MA 01440-1000. The funding would be

    used by Mount Wachusett Community College to install wind power in an educationalsetting. I certify that neither I nor my spouse has any financial interest in this project.

    Sincerely,

    John W. Olver

    Member of Congress

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    SOLOMON P. ORTIZ27n1 DISTRICT, TEXAS

    2110 RAVUURti HOUSE OFFICE BUILOltlOWASH"jQl0tl, DC 20515

    202-225-7742

    DISlnlCl OFfiCES:3849lEOPAAO Sr" SUITE 510

    CORPUS CHRlsn, TX 78408361-883-58681805 AUlItl TORRES BLVD., SUIT( B-27

    BnOWtISVlllE, TX 78521956-541-1242IlnpIlOATtZ.HOUSE.GOV

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    SOLOMON P. ORTIZ27TH DISTRICT, TEXAS

    2110 RAYBURN HOUSE OFFICE BUILDINGWASHINGTON, DC 20515

    202-225-7742

    DISTRICT OFFICES;3649 LEOPARD ST" SUITE 51 0

    CORPUS CHRISTI, lX 78408361-883-5868

    1805 RUBEN TORRES BLVD" SUITE 8-27BROWNSVILLE, lX 78521

    956-541-1242HTIP;//ORTIZ.HOUSE,GOV

    Q:ongress of the tinited ~ m t e s "1R.ollJiC of'RcprcJimtatiDcJifllashington, 1EJ[ 20515

    March 31, 2009

    The Honorable David R. Obey, ChainnanThe Honorable Jerry Lewis, Ranking MemberCommittee on AppropriationsH-218 CapitolWashington, DC 20515-6015Dear Chainnan Obey and Ranking Member Lewis:

    COMMITTEES:ARMED SERVICES

    SUBCOMMITTEES:CHAIRMAN, READINESSAIR AND LAND FORCES

    NATURALRESQURCESSUBCOMMITTEES;

    ENERGY AND MINERAL RESOURCEFISHERIES, WILDLIFE, AND OCEANS

    I am requesting funding for the Brownsvil le Ship Channel Widening / Deepening FeasibilityStudy in fiscal year 2010.The entity to receive the funding for this project is:Brownsville Navigation District, Port ofBrownsville1000 Foust RdBrownsville, TX 78512The funding for this project is will begin the process of expanding The Port ofBrownsville tomeet the long-term needs of our shipping industry. The Port ofBrownsville is truly theeconomic engine for South Texas. It represents the promise of the economic viability of theregion which has been economically depressed for many years. With the implementation ofNAFTA, the Port has seen steady growth for years. The Port expects this tremendous growth tocontinue and will need the infrastructure to keep up with demand. This expansion process startswith this feasibility study request.I certifY that neither I nor my spouse has any financial interest in this project.

    Member ofCongress

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    SOLOMON P. ORTIZ27TH DISTRICT, TEl

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    SOLOMON P. ORTIZ27TH DISTRICT, TEXAS

    2110 RAYBURN HOUSE OFFICE BUILDINGWASHINGTON, DC 20515202-225-7742

    DISTRICT OFFICES:3649 lEOPARD ST., SUITE 510CORPUS CHRISTI, TX 78408

    3 6 1 - 8 8 ~ 8 6 8

    [:ongrrss of the tinitro ~ t a t r s 'lI1ousc of'Rcprcsmtl1tiucs

    gJashington, 1 ) [ 20m1805 RUBEN TORRES BLVD., SUITE B-27

    BROWNSVILLE, TX 78521956-541-1242

    HTTP://ORTIZ.HOUSE.GOV March 31, 2009

    The Honorable David R. Obey, ChairmanThe Honorable Jerry Lewis, Ranking MemberCommittee on AppropriationsH-2l8 CapitolWashington, DC 20515-6015Dear Chairman Obey and Ranking Member Lewis:I am requesting funding for the Regional Sediment Management in fiscal year 2010.The entity to receive the funding for this project is:Town ofSouth Padre Island4501 Padre BoulevardSouth Padre Island, TX 78597

    COMMITTEES:ARMED SERVICES

    SUBCOMMITTEES;CHAIRMAN, READINESSAIR AND LAND FORCES

    NATURAL RESOURCESSUBCOMMITIEES:

    ENERGY AND MINERAL RESOURCEFISHERIES, WILDLIFE, AND OCEAN

    The funding for this study will allow the Anny Corps ofEngineers in cooperation with the TownofSouth Padre Island and Port ofBrownsville to engage in a regional sediment managementprogram, which would involve the use ofmaterial dredged from a regional Inlet for placement ona nearby shoreline. Material dredged from Brazos Santiago Pass would be placed on theshoreline 0 f South Padre Island. The study would detennine the costibenefit analysis on thebeneficial use of dredged material placed on our shoreline. The beaches ofSouth Padre Islandare critical economic and environmental assets as they host approximately 22,074 visitors andinhabitants daily, are estimated to generate $64 million dollars in total retail sales, result in thecreation of about 3171 jobs, and generate annual property tax revenues ofover $4.56 million.I certify that neither I nor my spouse has any financial interest in this project.

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    SOLOMON P. ORTIZ27TH DISTRICT, TEXAS

    2110 RAYBURN HOUSE OFFICE BUILDINGWASHINGTON, DC 20515202-225--7742DISTRICT OFFICES;

    3649 LEOPARD ST., SUITE 510CORPUS CHRISTI, TX 78408361-883-5868

    1805 RUBEN TORRES BLVD., SUITE B-27BROWNSVILLE, TX 78521

    956-541-1242HTTP://ORTIZ.HOUSE.GOV

    ([ongrcss of the ilnitro ~ t e t c s 'lItousr of 'Rcpmmtatiurn

    Washington, 391t 20)J)March 31, 2009

    The Honorable David R. Obey, ChainnanThe Honorable Jerry Lewis, Ranking MemberCommittee on AppropriationsH-218 CapitolWashington, DC 20515-6015Dear Chainnan Obey and Ranking Member Lewis:

    COMMITTEES:ARMED SERVICES

    SUBCOMMITTEES,CHAIRMAN, READINESSAIR AN D LAND FORCES

    NATURAL RESOURCESSUBCOMMITTEES:

    ENERGY AND MINERAL RESOURCEFISHERIES, WILDLIFE, AND OCEANS

    I am requesting funding for the La Quinta Extension of the Corpus Christi Ship Channel in fiscalyear 2010.The entity to receive the funding for this project is:Port ofCorpus ChristiPO Box 1541Corpus Christi, TX 78403The funding for this authorized project will strengthen and diversify the regional economy of theTexas Coastal Bend. The terminal 's construction and operation will create jobs and economicrecovery to a severely economically distressed region due to Naval Station Ingleside's BRACclosure. The terminal 's initial phase creates 2500 highly skilled and high-wage jobs providingrelief to the 7,000 jobs affected by the base closure. Ultimately, the terminal will spur additionalindustrial development and generate demand for housing, retail and commercial businessesgenerating 8,217 direct jobs, $321 million in direct personal income, and $70 million in State andLocal taxes

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