[Congressional Record Volume 155, Number 31 (Monday, February 23, 2009)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E304]
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                          EARMARK DECLARATION

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                            HON. KEN CALVERT

                             of california

                    in the house of representatives

                       Monday, February 23, 2009

  Mr. CALVERT. Madam Speaker, I wish to make the following disclosure 
in accordance with the Republican Earmark Transparency Standards 
requiring Members to place a statement in the Congressional Record 
prior to a floor vote on a bill that includes earmarks they have 
requested.
  Specifically, H.R. 637, the South Orange County Recycled Water 
Enhancement Act, which I introduced on January 22, 2009, contains two 
earmarks as defined under House Rule XXI, clause 9. Both earmarks 
contained in H.R. 637 authorize appropriations for projects under Title 
XVI of Public Law 102-575, the Reclamation Wastewater and Groundwater 
Study and Facilities Act.
  The first project authorized in H.R. 637 is an advanced water 
treatment plant facility and recycled water system located in the City 
of San Juan Capistrano. Located in Orange County, California, the City 
of San Juan Capistrano relies on imported water from the Sacramento/San 
Joaquin Bay-Delta and the Colorado River to meet much of its water 
needs. Recognizing the increasing need to provide local water for 
irrigation, large fields and other non-potable uses, the City plans to 
construct a water recycling project consisting of four reservoirs, one 
pump station, and 29 pipelines. The legislation authorizes $18.5 
million of federal appropriations, which sunsets 10 years following the 
passage of the H.R. 637. The federal cost share shall not exceed 25 
percent of the total project cost and no federal funds shall be used 
for project operation and maintenance.
  The second project authorized in H.R. 637 will expand reclaimed water 
distribution, storage and treatment facilities in the City of San 
Clemente. The City of San Clemente also relies on imported water to 
meet some of its needs. In 1991, San Clemente completed construction of 
a water treatment and reclaimed water facility that produced 2.2 
million gallons of reclaimed water per day. The plant could be expanded 
to produce over 4 million gallons per day. The project would also 
consist of a two million gallon storage reservoir, a pumping station, 
retrofit of an existing pumping station at the treatment facility, and 
pipelines. The legislation authorizes $5 million of federal 
appropriations, which sunsets 10 years following the passage of the 
H.R. 637. The federal cost share shall not exceed 25 percent of the 
total project cost and no federal funds shall be used for project 
operation and maintenance.
  I certify that neither project has a direct and foreseeable effect on 
any of my financial interests, nor the financial interests of any 
member of my family. Consistent with the Republican Conference's 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 be named 
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 specified purpose of the earmark; and (3) meets 
or exceeds all statutory requirements for matching funds where 
applicable.

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