[Congressional Record Volume 154, Number 84 (Wednesday, May 21, 2008)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E997]
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                          EARMARK DECLARATION

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                         HON. JOHN T. DOOLITTLE

                             of california

                    in the house of representatives

                         Tuesday, May 20, 2008

  Mr. DOOLITTLE. Madam Speaker, I submit the following:
  Requesting Member: Representative John T. Doolittle.
  Bill Number: H.R. 5658.
  Account: Report Language.
  Legal Name of Requesting Entity: Herlong Public Utilities District, 
Lassen County Board of Supervisors, Ft. Sage Unified School District, 
Susanville Indian Rancheria.
  Address of Requesting Entity: P.O. Box 515, Herlong, CA 96113-0515.
  Description of Request: Request that the Army promptly review the 
Herlong Public Utilities District (HPUD) proposal to privatize the 
water utility at Sierra Army Depot (Depot) and to convey the utility 
and offset the costs of the project if it is in the government's best 
interests. Currently, the Depot provides drinking water to the 
community of Herlong, and is not in compliance with State of California 
drinking water standards. Conveying the water utility to HPUD would 
save approximately $4.5 million of the $12 million currently estimated 
to bring the Depot into compliance with California State water 
standards. As HPUD is a local governmental entity, the matching 
requirement is not applicable.

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