[Congressional Record Volume 154, Number 153 (Thursday, September 25, 2008)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Pages E2006-E2007]
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                          EARMARK DECLARATION

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                        HON. J. GRESHAM BARRETT

                           of south carolina

                    in the house of representatives

                      Thursday, September 25, 2008

  Mr. BARRETT of South Carolina. Madam Speaker, pursuant to the 
Republican Leadership standards on earmarks, I am submitting the 
following information for publication in the Congressional Record 
regarding earmarks I received as part of the House amendments to Senate 
amendments to H.R. 2638, Consolidated Security, Disaster Assistance and 
Continuing Appropriations Act.
  Name of Requesting Member: Gresham Barrett.
  Bill Number: H.R. 2638.
  Account Number: 33 Cbdp 0603384Bp Chemical And Biological Defense 
Program, Advanced Development,
  Name and address of requesting entity: The entity to receive funding 
for this project is Graniteville Specialty Fabrics, located at 511 
Leitner Street Graniteville, South Carolina.
  Description of earmark including amount and spending plan: I am 
requesting $2.4 million of funding for Chemical and Biological Threat 
Protection Coating. The objective of this program is to develop self-
decontaminating chemical and biological fabric with a comfort profile 
necessary to maintain extended protection during pandemics. This new 
and advanced material can be deployed either as an individual 
protective garment, respiratory mask, or protective shelter. The 
technology

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will adhere to the US DOD requirements for the Joint Chemical Agent 
Detector (JCAD). This program will ultimately develop advanced chemical 
technology for coating suits, tents, and other equipment for military 
and first responder personnel. I certify that this project does not 
have a direct and foreseeable effect on the pecuniary interests of my 
spouse or me.

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