[Congressional Record Volume 154, Number 155 (Saturday, September 27, 2008)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E2051]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




                          EARMARK DECLARATION

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                              HON. TED POE

                                of texas

                    in the house of representatives

                      Thursday, September 25, 2008

  Mr. POE. 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 H.R. 2638, the Consolidated Security, Disaster Assistance, 
and Continuing Appropriations Act for FY09.
  Account: Army, RDT&E, Army Missile Defense Systems Integration (Non-
Space).
  Legal Name of Requesting Entity: Lamar University.
  Address of Requesting Entity: 4400 MLK Blvd., P.O. Box 10009, 
Beaumont, TX 77710.
  Description of Request: The Advanced Fuel Cell Research Program (AFC) 
at Lamar University is currently operating fuel cell test beds on 
behalf of U.S. Army Space and Missile Defense Command (USASMDC) that 
simulates power requirements and characterizes alternative power and 
storage capabilities for a wide variety of USASMDC systems. Critical 
need continues to exist for an efficient and clean advanced renewable 
energy source to meet urgent U.S. Army space and missile defense 
battlefield requirements. AFC continues to develop, test and validate 
advanced fuel cell technologies necessary to enable lightweight, power 
efficient, environmentally clean, and cost-effective renewable energy 
technology and products for Army space and missile defense systems 
including: sensors, radars, weapons, and communications. The FY09 
request will leverage fuel cell technology achievements funded through 
previous DoD Appropriations bills by transitioning prototype 
lightweight fuel cells into Army renewable power products. UAV 
(unmanned aerial vehicle) prototypes integrated with the AFC-developed 
fuel cells will be flight-tested and demonstrated under field 
conditions to validate reliable, long duration, and quality power for 
missile defense situational awareness missions. The AFC's advanced 
hydride fuel cell will validate the UAV's unique long loitering time 
and stealth capabilities for critical extended endurance surveillance 
missions. Amount Received: $3,000,000. These funds will be used to pay 
labor costs for 22 full time personnel, lab and test bed equipment and 
supplies, and facilities improvement.
  Account: Department of Homeland Security, U.S. Coast Guard Bridge 
Replacement.
  Legal Name of Requesting Entity: Gulf Intracoastal Canal Association.
  Address of Requesting Entity: 2010 Butler Drive, Friendswood, TX 
77546.
  Description of Request: Galveston Causeway Railroad Bridge 
Replacement. Today, 21 thousand barges move 29 million tons of cargo 
worth $10 billion through the Galveston Bridge each year. In 2001, 
after a lengthy review process, the bridge was declared a hazard to 
navigation by the Coast Guard under the Truman Hobbs Act. The current 
estimated cost of replacement is almost $68 million. This request is 
consistent with the intended and authorized purpose of the Department 
of Homeland Security, U.S. Coast Guard, under the Truman Hobbs Act. 
Amount Received: $4,000,000. Under the Truman Hobbs Act, the federal 
government pays 90 percent of replacement cost and the bridge owner, 
Galveston County pays 10 percent.

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