[Congressional Record Volume 155, Number 33 (Wednesday, February 25, 2009)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Pages E366-E369]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




                          EARMARK DECLARATION

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                            HON. MIKE ROGERS

                              of michigan

                    in the house of representatives

                      Wednesday, February 25, 2009

  Mr. ROGERS of Michigan. Madam Speaker, pursuant to the House 
Republican standards on earmarks, I am submitting the following 
information for publication in the Congressional Record regarding 
earmarks I received as part of H.R. 1105, the FY 2009 Omnibus 
Appropriations Act.


       Division A: Agriculture, Rural Development, Food and Drug 
                  Administration and Related Agencies

  Requesting Member: Mike Rogers (MI)
  Bill: H.R. 1105
  Michigan State University, Fire Blight Research
  Account: United States Department of Agriculture/Cooperative State 
Research, Education, and Extension Services (USDA/CSREES) Special 
Grants Account
  Legal Name of Requesting Entity: Michigan State University
  Address of Requesting Entity: 484 Administration Building, East 
Lansing, MI, 48824
  Description of Request: Provide funding of $500,000 for fire blight 
research at Michigan State University. Approximately, $148,000 is for 
the salaries of laboratory and field research personnel; and $36,000 is 
for materials and supplies. Michigan State University has obtained 
funding from the Michigan Apple Committee and industry sources and will 
continue to fund the fire blight research at MSU at a level of $52,500 
in FY09.
  Requesting Member: Mike Rogers (MI)
  Bill: H.R. 1105
   Michigan State University, Armillaria Root Rot Research
  Account: United States Department of Agriculture/Cooperative State 
Research, Education, and Extension Services (USDA/CSREES) Special 
Grants Account
  Legal Name of Requesting Entity: Michigan State University
  Address of Requesting Entity: 484 Administration Building, East 
Lansing, MI, 48824
  Description of Request: Provide funding of $150,000 for research of 
Armillaria Root Rot. Approximately, $110,000 is for the salaries of 
laboratory researchers; $19,000 is for operating costs; $1000 is for 
travel to field sites; and $20,000 is for equipment necessary.
  Requesting Member: Mike Rogers (MI)
  Bill: H.R. 1105
   Michigan State University, Bovine Tuberculosis Research
  Account: United States Department of Agriculture/Cooperative State 
Research, Education, and Extension Services (USDA/CSREES) Special 
Grants Account
  Legal Name of Requesting Entity: Michigan State University
  Address of Requesting Entity: 484 Administration Building, East 
Lansing, MI, 48824
  Description of Request: Provide funding of $356,000 for research of 
Bovine Tuberculosis. Approximately, $274,252 is for Salaries and 
support for 3 graduate students; $72,978 is for Laboratory supplies; 
and $8,770 for research related travel. Michigan State University will 
provide $127,500 in-kind funding.
  Requesting Member: Mike Rogers (MI)
  Bill: H.R. 1105
   Michigan State University, Improved Fruit Practices
  Account: United States Department of Agriculture/Cooperative State 
Research, Education, and Extension Services (USDA/CSREES) Special 
Grants Account
  Legal Name of Requesting Entity: Michigan State University
  Address of Requesting Entity: 484 Administration Building, East 
Lansing, MI, 48824
  Description of Request: Provide funding of $212,000 to improve fruit 
practices for sugar beets and dry beans. Approximately, $131,440 is for 
salaries and expenses and $80,560 is for lab maintenance and equipment. 
In addition to the federal funds provided by this grant,

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this research is supported by personnel, equipment, and facilities 
funded by the Michigan Agricultural Experiment Station and Michigan 
State University Extension.
  Requesting Member: Mike Rogers (MI)
  Bill: H.R. 1105
   Michigan State University, Sustainable Agriculture
  Account: United States Department of Agriculture/Cooperative State 
Research, Education, and Extension Services (USDA/CSREES) Special 
Grants Account
  Legal Name of Requesting Entity: Michigan State University
  Address of Requesting Entity: 484 Administration Building, East 
Lansing, MI, 48824
  Description of Request: Provide funding of $387,000 to enhance the 
environmental sustainability of food and agricultural systems under 
research at Michigan State University. Approximately, $385,000 is for 
salaries of 11 researchers; $15,000 is for travel expenses; $10,000 is 
for farmer stipends; $25,000 is for materials and supplies; and $65,000 
is for communication and outreach. Michigan State University expects to 
leverage at least $150,000 in state, local, and private funds to expand 
the impacts of the special grant.
  Requesting Member: Mike Rogers (MI)
  Bill: H.R. 1105
   Michigan State University, Wood Utilization
  Account: United States Department of Agriculture/Cooperative State 
Research, Education, and Extension Services (USDA/CSREES) Special 
Grants Account
  Legal Name of Requesting Entity: Michigan State University
  Address of Requesting Entity: 484 Administration Building, East 
Lansing, MI, 48824
  Description of Request: Provide funding of $6,850,000 for wood 
utilization with Michigan's share being--$728,545. The requested funds 
will be used for salaries of key personnel and graduate students. Grant 
funds will also be used to purchase equipment, materials and supplies 
needed. Michigan State University provides in excess of $500,000 in 
support of this project annually through use of lab space, equipment, 
and personnel assigned to the project.
  Requesting Member: Mike Rogers (MI)
  Bill: H.R. 1105
   Michigan State University, Cellulose Conversion Research
  Account: United States Department of Agriculture/Cooperative State 
Research, Education, and Extension Services (USDA/CSREES) Special 
Grants Account
  Legal Name of Requesting Entity: Michigan State University
  Address of Requesting Entity: 302 Administration Building, East 
Lansing, MI, 48824
  Description of Request: Provide funding of $625,000 for detailed 
investigation of the most promising technologies to determine the value 
proposition that is needed to interest commercial partners in the 
further development of bio based production of fuels, chemicals, and 
materials. Grant funds will be used for salaries, materials and 
supplies and for equipment purchases and travel costs.
  Requesting Member: Mike Rogers (MI)
  Bill: H.R. 1105
   Michigan State University, Soil Erosion Research
  Account: United States Department of Agriculture/Cooperative State 
Research, Education, and Extension Services (USDA/CSREES) Special 
Grants Account
  Legal Name of Requesting Entity: Natural Resources Conservation
  Address of Requesting Entity: 2805 S. Industrial Hwy, Suite 100, Ann 
Arbor, MI 48104
  Description of Request: Provide funding of $404,000 for reducing soil 
erosion and controlling sediment. Grant funds will be used for 
salaries, materials and supplies and for equipment purchases and travel 
costs.
  Requesting Member: Mike Rogers (MI)
  Bill: H.R. 1105
   Michigan State University, Phytophthora Research
  Account: United States Department of Agriculture/Cooperative State 
Research, Education, and Extension Services (USDA/CSREES) Special 
Grants Account
  Legal Name of Requesting Entity: Michigan State University
  Address of Requesting Entity: 109 Agriculture Hall, East Lansing, 
Michigan 48824
  Description of Request: Provide $346,000 in funding for Phytophthora 
research at Michigan State University. Approximately 85 percent of the 
funding will go to researchers, technicians and students. Approximately 
15 percent will be used for materials, supplies and administration. 
Michigan State University has received outside sources of funding for 
Phytophthora research as well. This funding is consistent with the 
authorized purpose of the Cooperative State Research, Education and 
Extension.


      Division B--Commerce, Justice, Science and Related Agencies

  City of Lansing--Law Enforcement Technology
  Requesting Member: Congressman Mike Rogers (MI)
  Bill Number: H.R. 1105
  Account: COPS Law Enforcement Technology
  Legal Name of Requesting Entity: City of Lansing
  Address of Requesting Entity: 124 W. Michigan Avenue, 9th Floor, 
Lansing, MI 48933
  Description of Request: To provide $3,125,000 to enable the 
procurement of crime-fighting technology critical to the safety of the 
community. Approximately 35% for a Fiber Optic Communications Network; 
25% for an In-Car Video Camera System; 20% for a Public Video 
Surveillance System; 10% for a Patrol Vehicle Laptop Workstation 
Replacement; and 10% for a Detention Camera Replacement. This request 
is consistent with the intended and authorized purpose of the COPS Law 
Enforcement Technology account. At least $500,000 in local City of 
Lansing funds will be provided as matching funds. Lansing public safety 
capabilities lag current standards in law enforcement, and require 
upgrading in order to best secure the jurisdiction. Through support 
requested of the federal government, the City of Lansing would be able 
to realize significant integrated upgrades.


                Division C--Energy and Water Development

  Requesting Member: Congressman Mike Rogers
  Bill Number: H.R. 1105
  Account: Environmental Protection Agency
  Legal Name of Requesting Entity: The City of Mason
  Address of Requesting Entity: 201 West Ash Street, Mason, Michigan, 
48854
  Description of Request: Provide $500,000 to construct a water 
treatment plant for the City of Mason to enable them to reach the 
federal water compliance requirements. Total estimated cost of the 
project $8,900,000. The amount requested was $2,000,000 This project 
has never previously received federal funds. The City of Mason will 
provide a minimum of a 50/50 cost share and this funding will come 
directly from the City.
  Requesting Member: Congressman Mike Rogers
  Bill Number: H.R. 1105
  Account: United States Environmental Protection Agency's Science and 
Technology Account
  Legal Name of Requesting Entity: The Consortium for Plant 
Biotechnology Research
  Address of Requesting Entity: P.O. Box 20634, St. Simons Island, GA 
31522
  Description of Request: Provide $750,000 for research and 
commercialization for clean energy, national energy security, and a 
cleaner environment. Approximately, 7.4% for peer reviewed competitions 
and 92.6% is for research projects. The Consortium for Plant 
Biotechnology Research has stated that they are able to match Federal 
funds, on average, 130% with non-federal funds. Industry also provides 
at least 50% cash matching, additional in-kind matching, and 
substantial investments in technology development.
  Requesting Member: Congressman Mike Rogers
  Bill Number: H.R. 1105
  Account: United States Department of Energy's Solar and Renewable 
Energy Account
  Legal Name of Requesting Entity: The Consortium for Plant 
Biotechnology Research
  Address of Requesting Entity: P.O. Box 20634, St. Simons Island, GA 
31522
  Description of Request: Provide $3,806,000 for research and 
commercialization for clean energy, national energy security, and a 
cleaner environment. Approximately, 7.4% for peer reviewed competitions 
and 92.6% is for research projects. The Consortium for Plant 
Biotechnology Research has stated that they are able to match Federal 
funds, on average, 130% with non-federal funds. Industry also provides 
at least 50% cash matching, additional in-kind matching, and 
substantial investments in technology development.
  Requesting Member: Congressman Mike Rogers
  Bill Number: H.R. 1105
  Account: United States Department of Energy
  Legal Name of Requesting Entity: Michigan State University
  Address of Requesting Entity: 302 Administration Building, East 
Lansing, MI, 48824-9190
  Description of Request: Provide $475,750 for detailed investigation 
of the most promising technologies to determine the value proposition 
that is needed to interest commercial partners in the further 
development of bio based production of fuels, chemicals, and materials. 
Funds will cover salaries; materials and supplies; and equipment 
purchases and travel costs.
  Requesting Member: Congressman Mike Rogers
  Bill Number: H.R. 1105
  Account: United States Army Corps of Engineers
  Legal Name of Requesting Entity: The City of Lansing
  Address of Requesting Entity: 124 W. Michigan Ave, Lansing, MI 48933
  Description of Request: Provide $500,000 for Grand River Waterfront 
Restoration--next

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phase planning activities based on 2004 Corps Pre-Planning 
Reconnaissance Study for Grand River shoreline and habitat restoration, 
including potential modifications to Moores and North Lansing Dams.


         Division D: Financial Services and General Government

  Requesting Member: Congressman Mike Rogers (MI)
  Bill Number: H.R. 1105
  Account:
  Legal Name of Requesting Entity: Cleary University
  Address of Requesting Entity: 3750 Cleary Drive, Howell, Michigan 
48843
  Description of Request: To provide $100,000 for the development of a 
Micro Business Incubator at Cleary University in Howell, Michigan. 
Approximately $80,000 of the funding will go toward the acquisition of 
a suitable adjacent building, $11,000 of the funding will go toward 
renovations and $9,000 will go toward office equipment.


        Division E--Interior, Environment and Related Agencies:

  City of Mason Water Treatment Plant
  Requesting Member: Congressman Mike Rogers (MI)
  Bill Number H.R. 1105
  Account: STAG Water and Wastewater Infrastructure
  Legal Name of Requesting Entity: City of Mason, Michigan
  Street Address of Requesting Entity: 201 West Ash St. Mason, MI 48854
  Description of Request: City of Mason Water Treatment Plant 
$500,000.00 The purpose of this project is to construct a water 
treatment plant for use by the City of Mason. The Water Treatment 
facility is necessary to comply with federal water safety regulations.
  The Consortium for Plant Biotechnology Research
  Requesting Member: Mike Rogers (MI)
  Bill Number H.R. 1105
  Account: Science and Technology
  Legal Name of Requesting Entity: The Consortium for Plant 
Biotechnology
  Mailing Address: PO Box 20634 St. Simons Island, GA 31522
  Description of Request: $750,000 for research and commercialization 
of clean energy technologies. Approximately, 7.4% for peer reviewed 
competitions and 92.6% is for research projects. The Consortium for 
Plant Biotechnology Research has stated that they are able to match 
Federal funds, on average, 130% with non-federal funds. Industry also 
provides at least 50% cash matching, additional in-kind matching, and 
substantial investments in technology development.


 Subtitle F: Labor, Health and Human Services, Education, and Related 
                                Agencies

  Lansing Community College--Military Medic Transition Program
  Requesting Member: Congressman Mike Rogers
  Bill Number: H.R. 1105
  Account: Fund to Improve Post-Secondary Education
  Legal Name of Requesting Entity: Lansing Community College
  Address of Requesting Entity: 210 W Shiawassee St, Lansing, MI 48933
  Description of Request: To provide $450,000 to create a Military 
Medic Transition Program to allow military medics to transition first 
to civilian paramedic certification and then through a fast-track 
nursing program. Approximately $200,000 for curriculum development; 
$200,000 for personnel; and $50,000 for recruiting and marketing. This 
request is consistent with the intended and authorized purpose of the 
Fund to Improve Post-Secondary Education account. In a short period of 
time, this innovative program has the ability to provide fast-track 
training to job seekers and assistance to hospitals and first 
responders in filling their vacancies. The potential impact of this 
program has been recognized by the State of Michigan Department of 
Labor and Economic Growth, Primia Civitas Foundation, Sparrow Health 
Care Systems, Capitol Health Care Employment Council, and Delhi 
Township Fire Department; all whom have indicated their support for 
this initiative.
  Oakland Community College--Emerging Sectors Consortium
  Requesting Member: Congressman Mike Rogers (MI-08)
  Bill Number: H.R. 1105
  Account: Employment and Training Administration
  Legal Name of Requesting Entity: Oakland Community College
  Address of Requesting Entity: 2480 Opdyke Road, Bloomfield Hills, MI 
48304-2266
  Description of Request: To provide $425,000 for an educational 
consortium to support the economic transformation in Michigan from 
manufacturing to knowledge-based. Approximately $200,000 is for 
Salaries, Wages and Benefits; $50,000 for consulting services; $100,000 
for Consortium Subcontracts; $35,000 for supplies and materials; 
$30,000 for technology and equipment; and $10,000 for communication and 
printing. The focus of the project in 2009 will be expanding the 
consortium from supporting Oakland County's ``Emerging Sectors'' 
initiative to supporting workforce and economic development initiatives 
throughout southeast Michigan. This request is consistent with the 
intended and authorized purpose of the Employment and Training 
Administration account. The project is a continuation and expansion of 
an FY2008 appropriation. The project is supported by the Education and 
Workforce Committee of the Oakland County Business Roundtable, Oakland 
County government, local and state economic development entities and 
the Workforce Development system. The Oakland County Michigan Works! 
Agency is underwriting the cost of a skills assessment inventory--a 
critical foundational piece for the Educational Consortium--at cost of 
$280,000.
  Cleary University--Distance Learning Technology
  Requesting Member: Congressman Mike Rogers (MI-08)
  Bill Number: H.R. 1105
  Account: Fund for the Improvement of Postsecondary Education
  Legal Name of Requesting Entity: Cleary University
  Address of Requesting Entity: 3750 Cleary Drive, Howell, Michigan 
48843
  Description of Request: To provide $600,000 for technological 
infrastructure improvements for its Distance Learning Model. 
Approximately $150,000 for a virtual classroom; $135,000 for mobile 
computer labs and equipment; $120,000 for a multimedia production 
studio; $85,000 for faculty training; $80,000 for computer servers; and 
$30,000 for software licenses. This request is consistent with the 
intended and authorized purpose of the Fund for the Improvement of 
Postsecondary Education account. By expanding and extending Cleary's 
services and programs throughout the region, the University can 
continue to educate area adults seeking a fresh start in a different 
industry or profession. The enhancement and extension of Cleary's 
distance delivery model has tremendous support from current as well as 
prospective students.


 Subtitle I: Transportation, Housing and Urban Development and Related 
                                Agencies

  Widening of Baldwin Road, Orion Township Michigan
  Requesting Member: Congressman Mike Rogers
  Bill Number: H.R. 1105
  Account: IM
  Legal Name of Requesting Entity: The Road Commission of Oakland 
County
  Address of Requesting Entity: 31001 Lahser Road, Beverly Hills, 
Michigan 48025
  Description of Request: Provide funding of $237,000 for the purchase 
of right of ways necessary to complete the widening of Baldwin Road 
from two lanes to a four lane boulevard between Brown Road and Waldon 
Road, a distance of 2.0 miles as access to the I-75 interchange. This 
project P.E. is funded with previous congressional budget 
appropriations and High Priority Program funds from SAFETEA-LU.
  Latson Road Interchange, City of Howell Michigan
  Requesting Member: Congressman Mike Rogers
  Bill Number: H.R. 1105
  Account: IM
  Legal Name of Requesting Entity: The Michigan Department of 
Transportation
  Address of Requesting Entity: Michigan Department of Transportation, 
425 W. Ottawa St. Lansing, MI 48909
  Description of Request: Provide funding of $570,000 for the purchase 
of right of ways necessary to complete the construction of an 
interchange and overpass at the interchange of Interstate 96 and Latson 
Road.
  Commuter Bus Purchase, Capital Area Transportation Authority, 
Lansing, Michigan
  Requesting Member: Congressman Mike Rogers
  Bill Number: H.R. 1105
  Account: 5309
  Legal Name of Requesting Entity: The Capital Area Transportation 
Authority
  Address of Requesting Entity: 4615 Tranter Street, Lansing, MI 48910
  Description of Request: Provide funding of $1,900,000 for the 
purchase of approximately 3 40 foot hybrid buses, 2 60 foot hybrid 
buses, 2 small buses, 2 rural service buses and 7 Mini-Hybrid fan 
systems.
  Bus Storage Facility Construction Purchase, Capital Area 
Transportation Authority, Lansing, Michigan
  Requesting Member: Congressman Mike Rogers
  Bill Number: H.R. 1105
  Account: 5309
  Legal Name of Requesting Entity: The Capital Area Transportation 
Authority
  Address of Requesting Entity: 4615 Tranter Street, Lansing, MI 48910
  Description of Request: Provide funding of $712,000 for the 
renovation and expansion of the existing bus storage facility. The 
funding will be distributed such that 50% will pay for

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renovations and 50% for expansion construction that will extend the 
useful life of the facility.

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