[Congressional Record Volume 155, Number 37 (Tuesday, March 3, 2009)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Pages E519-E520]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




                          EARMARK DECLARATION

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                        HON. HENRY E. BROWN, JR.

                           of south carolina

                    in the house of representatives

                         Tuesday, March 3, 2009

  Mr. BROWN of South Carolina. Madam Speaker, pursuant to the 
Republican Leadership standards on earmarks, I am submitting the 
following information regarding earmarks I received as part of H.R. 
1105, the Omnibus Appropriations Act 2009:
  Requesting Member: Henry E. Brown, Jr.
  Bill Number: H.R. 1105
  Account: Department of Justice, Office of Justice Programs, Juvenile 
Justice
  Legal Name of Requesting Entity: Darkness to Light
  Address of Requesting Entity: 7 Radcliffe Street, Suite 200, 
Charleston, SC 29403
  Description of Request: Darkness to Light (D2L), a national nonprofit 
organization headquartered in Charleston, SC. D2L is continuing its 
effort to increase utilization of its ``Stewards of Children'' adult 
prevention training program to increase help adults recognize, react, 
and respond to child sexual abuse. With the help of past federal 
support, D2L has trained over 1,000 facilitators in 44 states, 
affecting millions of children. These dollars will be matched one-to-
one by D2L.
  Requesting Member: Henry E. Brown, Jr.
  Bill Number: H.R. 1105
  Account: Army Corps of Engineers, Construction General
  Legal Name of Requesting Entity: USACE Charleston District
  Address of Requesting Entity: 69A Hagood Avenue, Charleston, SC 
29403-5107
  Description of Request: Conduct construction activities related to 
the authorized dredged material disposal area at Charleston Harbor, 
Charleston, SC.
  Requesting Member: Henry E. Brown, Jr.
  Bill Number: H.R. 1105
  Account: Army Corps of Engineers, Operations and Maintenance
  Legal Name of Requesting Entity: USACE Charleston District
  Address of Requesting Entity: 69A Hagood Avenue, Charleston, SC 
29403-5107
  Description of Request: Conduct authorized maintenance activities on 
the Atlantic Intracoastal Waterway in South Carolina.
  Requesting Member: Henry E. Brown, Jr.
  Bill Number: H.R. 1105
  Account: Army Corps of Engineers, Operations and Maintenance
  Legal Name of Requesting Entity: USACE Charleston District
  Address of Requesting Entity: 69A Hagood Avenue, Charleston, SC 
29403-5107
  Description of Request: Conduct authorized maintenance activities at 
Charleston Harbor, Charleston, SC.
  Requesting Member: Henry E. Brown, Jr.
  Bill Number: H.R. 1105
  Account: Army Corps of Engineers, Operations and Maintenance
  Legal Name of Requesting Entity: USACE Charleston District
  Address of Requesting Entity: 69A Hagood Avenue, Charleston, SC 
29403-5107
  Description of Request: Conduct authorized maintenance activities at 
Georgetown Harbor, Georgetown, SC.
  Requesting Member: Henry E. Brown, Jr.
  Bill Number: H.R. 1105
  Account: Department of the Interior, National Park Service, Historic 
Preservation Fund, Save America's Treasures
  Legal Name of Requesting Entity: Georgetown Old Market/Rice Museum
  Address of Requesting Entity: 633 Front Street, Georgetown, SC 29442
  Description of Request: The Old Market Building in downtown 
Georgetown, SC will undergo extensive renovation and repair to maintain 
its structural integrity. On the National Historic Register, it is the 
most visited and photographed site in Georgetown and the center of 
tourism traffic. Dating to 1853, it must undergo extensive renovation 
and repair to maintain its structural integrity.
  Requesting Member: Henry E. Brown, Jr.
  Bill Number: H.R. 1105
  Account: Department of Education, Funding for the Improvement of Post 
Secondary Education
  Legal Name of Requesting Entity: The College of Charleston
  Address of Requesting Entity: 66 George St., Charleston, SC 29424
  Description of Request: The College of Charleston's School of Science 
and Mathematics, in partnership with several state, regional, and 
federal agencies is developing a new Lowcountry Hazards Center to act 
as a nexus for natural and social scientists working collaboratively to 
formulate the most effective means to evaluate natural hazard risks and 
to develop mitigation strategies. The funds would support the purchase 
of equipment needed to educate students, policymakers, and the 
community; to strengthen research efforts; support interdisciplinary 
research; and to help make the Lowcountry a more disaster-resilient 
community.
  Requesting Member: Henry E. Brown, Jr.
  Bill Number: H.R. 1105
  Account: Department of Health and Human Services, HRSA, Health 
Facilities
  Legal Name of Requesting Entity: Medical University of South 
Carolina--Children's Hospital
  Address of Requesting Entity: 169 Ashley Avenue, Charleston, SC 29425
  Description of Request: The Medical University of South Carolina 
(MUSC) Children's Hospital is South Carolina's largest and most 
comprehensive pediatric healthcare center. MUSC Children's Hospital's 
Pediatric Intensive Care Unit, the only one in the region, is staffed 
exclusively by trained pediatric critical care physicians and nurses. 
Funding will purchase of pediatric cardiology lab equipment.
  Requesting Member: Henry E. Brown, Jr.
  Bill Number: H.R. 1105
  Account: Department of Transportation, FTA, Bus and Bus Facilities
  Legal Name of Requesting Entity: Charleston Area Regional 
Transportation Authority (CARTA)
  Address of Requesting Entity: 36 John Street, Charleston, SC 29403
  Description of Request: CARTA is currently constructing a new 
Intermodal transportation center for the entire Charleston region. This 
center, located near an exit with Interstate 26, will provide AMTRAK 
with a new passenger terminal, serve as a hub for local bus service, 
and provide easy access to the nearby Charleston International Airport. 
Additionally, this project will be the first-ever Transit Oriented 
Development project in the Charleston-region, with plans to construct 
mix-use office and residential space on the property.
  Requesting Member: Henry E. Brown, Jr.
  Bill Number: H.R. 1105
  Account: Department of Transportation, Federal Highway 
Administration, Transportation, Community, and System Preservation
  Legal Name of Requesting Entity: Horry County
  Address of Requesting Entity: 1301 Second Avenue, Conway, SC 29526
  Description of Request: The South Carolina Department of 
Transportation (SCDOT) is currently working through the environmental 
process with local stakeholders to identify options for improving 
mobility in the South Strand and Waccamaw Neck area of Horry and 
Georgetown Counties. This is especially important as the area sees some 
14 million tourists annually during the height of hurricane season. 
Funding will allow SCDOT to work on completing the project's final EIS.
  Requesting Member: Henry E. Brown, Jr.
  Bill Number: H.R. 1105
  Account: Department of Transportation, Federal Highway 
Administration, Transportation, Community, and System Preservation
  Legal Name of Requesting Entity: Town of Mount Pleasant
  Address of Requesting Entity: 100 Ann Edwards Lane, Mount Pleasant, 
SC 29464
  Description of Request: The Town of Mt. Pleasant, in coordination 
with state and federal agencies, is conducting a much needed widening 
of US 17 north of the Cooper River Bridge. Not only will this project 
improve traffic flow for commuters going in and out of Charleston, but 
it will also assist local residents as they move along the main street 
of the rapidly growing Mt. Pleasant community. This project is included 
the state transportation plan and is eligible for funding under the 
Transportation & Community & System Preservation discretionary account
  Requesting Member: Henry E. Brown, Jr.
  Bill Number: H.R. 1105
  Account: Department of Housing and Urban Development, Economic 
Development Initiatives
  Legal Name of Requesting Entity: South Carolina Maritime Foundation
  Address of Requesting Entity: P.O. Box 22405, Charleston, SC 29413
  Description of Request: The South Carolina Maritime Foundation's 
mission is to offer effective, unique educational opportunities aboard

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the Spirit of South Carolina tall ship for the students of South 
Carolina focusing on the history, math, science and literature of South 
Carolina's water resources and encouraging personal responsibility, 
contribution to community and stewardship of environment. Funds will be 
used to complete construction and make equipment purchases related to 
the Spirit of South Carolina's education and leadership development 
programs for troubled youth.

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