[Congressional Record Volume 155, Number 37 (Tuesday, March 3, 2009)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Pages E535-E536]
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                          EARMARK DECLARATION

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                        HON. J. GRESHAM BARRETT

                           of south carolina

                    in the house of representatives

                         Tuesday, March 3, 2009

  Mr. BARRETT 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 the 
House passed version of H.R. 1105.
  Requesting Member: Congressman J. Gresham Barrett
  Bill Number: H.R. 1105
  Provision: Division B, COPS Law Enforcement Technology Grants
  Legal Name of Requesting Entity: County of Anderson, SC
  Address of Requesting Entity: 101 S. Main St, PO Box 8002, Anderson, 
SC 29622
  Description of Request: The purpose of this appropriation is to 
provide $50,000 to be used in implementing 800 megahertz radio 
technology for emergency responders. The nine EMS providers in Anderson 
County responded to approximately 21,000 calls for assistance in 2008 
and the numbers increase each year. By converting over to the Palmetto 
P25 / 800mhz interoperable communications system, EMS squads will 
experience approximately 95% radio coverage when responding to calls. 
With the current VHF radio system, EMS squads now have only 
approximately 65% radio coverage within Anderson County. I certify that 
neither I nor my spouse has any financial interest in this project.
  Requesting Member: Congressman J. Gresham Barrett
  Bill Number: H.R. 1105
  Provision: Division E, EPA, STAG Water and Wastewater Infrastructure 
Project
  Legal Name of Requesting Entity: Oconee Joint Regional Sewer 
Authority
  Address of Requesting Entity: PO Box 399, Seneca, SC 29679
  Description of Request: The purpose of this appropriation is to 
provide $500,000 to be used for the construction of 125,000 GPD Phase I 
Wastewater Treatment Facility at Golden Corner Commerce Park and 
upgrade of wastewater treatment plant to 100,000 GPD at SC Welcome 
Center. Infrastructure added to this region provides for job creation, 
enhanced investment and development resulting in an improved economy. 
In addition to federal funding, the Oconee Joint Regional Sewer 
Authority has secured a $1 million grant from the state, and 
approximately $2.8 million from county government to fund the project. 
I certify that neither I nor my spouse has any financial interest in 
this project.
  Requesting Member: Congressman J. Gresham Barrett
  Bill Number: H.R. 1105
  Account: Small Business Administration, Salaries and Expenses
  Legal Name of Requesting Entity: Clemson University
  Address of Requesting Entity: 201 Sikes Hall, Clemson, SC 29634
  Description of Request: I have secured $100,000 for the Clemson 
University Advanced Materials Innovation Center. The Advanced Materials 
Innovation Center at Clemson's Advanced Materials Center in Anderson 
County will serve as a research and development campus for start-up 
companies devoted to cutting-edge research, development, and job 
creation in the advanced materials field. The Innovation Center will 
house fledgling high-technology companies that focus on such advanced 
materials as optics, nanotechnology, and biomaterials. It will also 
provide space for entrepreneurial start-ups and Clemson University 
spin-off companies. These federal funds will be used to develop 
laboratories at the Advanced Materials Innovation Center. With many 
manufacturing jobs going overseas, there is a critical need in the 
United States, and particularly in South Carolina, of incubators such 
as the Advanced Materials Innovation Center to accelerate the creation 
of knowledge-based companies. The United States must also continue to 
develop new advanced materials to ensure continued military 
superiority. It is my understanding that $9.5 million in funding is 
expected to be provided by non-federal sources for this project. I 
certify that neither I nor my spouse has any financial interest in this 
project.
  Requesting Member: Congressman J. Gresham Barrett
  Bill Number: H.R. 1105
  Provision: Division C, Title III Department of Energy, Section: 
Congressional Directed Energy Efficiency and Renewable Energy Projects 
Account
  Legal Name of Requesting Entity: Clemson University
  Address of Requesting Entity: 300 Brackett Hall Box 5702 Clemson 
University Clemson, SC 29634
  Description of Request: The purpose of this appropriation is to 
provide $951,500 in funding to construct and operate a pilot plant at a 
brownfield industrial site in Charleston, SC, to scale-up commercially 
viable technology for conversion of cellulosic feedstocks from the 
coastal plains, i.e. trees, wood residuals, and row crops, to bio-fuels 
and other higher value products. Currently, biofuels are the only 
alternative that can be readily incorporated into the existing 
petroleum-based transportation infrastructure. The development of 
commercially-viable biomass facilities will help our nation move away 
from dependency on traditional fossil fuels and towards energy 
independence, all without affecting our nation's food supply. 
Approximately $50,000 (5%) will go towards site utilities/grading; 
$680,000 (71%) will go towards building structure; and the remainder 
(24%) will go towards process equipment, support utility systems and 
construction fees.
  In addition to federal funding, Clemson University will contribute 
in-kind and financial resources, including over $1.5 million in 
resources already committed. It is also expected that private industry 
will provide a total of $6-8 million for the project. I certify that 
neither I nor my spouse has any financial interest in this project.
  Requesting Member: Congressman J. Gresham Barrett
  Bill Number: H.R. 1105
  Provision: Division I, Title I Department of Transportation, Account: 
Transportation, Community, and System Preservation Account
  Legal Name of Requesting Entity: Laurens County, SC
  Address of Requesting Entity: 3 Catherine Street, Laurens, SC 29360

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  Description of Request: The purpose of this appropriation is to 
provide $285,000 in funding to widen approximately 5,400 linear feet of 
U.S. Highway 221 between the Hunter/Fleming-Smith Industrial Site and 
the City of Laurens. This highway improvement project will allow for 
increased volume and greater safety for commuter and truck traffic to 
and from the expanding Hunter/Fleming-Smith Industrial Site and 
surrounding areas. The Industrial Site plays an important role in the 
economic development of Laurens County. This request is consistent with 
the intended purpose of the Federal Highway Administration. In addition 
to this federal funding, Laurens will be providing approximately 
$333,000 for the project. I certify that neither I nor my spouse has 
any financial interest in this project.
  Requesting Member: Congressman J. Gresham Barrett
  Bill Number: H.R. 1105
  Provision: Division I, Title I Department of Transportation, Account: 
Transportation, Community, and System Preservation Account
  Legal Name of Requesting Entity: Orangeburg County, SC
  Address of Requesting Entity: 1437 Amelia Street, Orangeburg, SC 
29115
  Description of Request: The purpose of this appropriation is to 
provide $95,000 in funding for the installation of an interchange at 
the intersection of US Highway 301 and I-95 in Orangeburg County. 
Currently, U.S. Highway 301 stops at the intersection of I-95, causing 
the 301 traffic to enter onto an extremely busy portion of I-95 for 
just one mile in order to exit off onto Hwy 6. This highway improvement 
will help traffic flow more smoothly and support the planning for an 
intermodal transportation facility as well as distribution centers and 
transportation-related businesses. This interchange is included on the 
State Transportation Infrastructure Plan (STIP) as part of the Lower 
Savannah Long-Range Transportation Plan. This request is consistent 
with the intended purpose of the Federal Highway Administration and is 
a continuation of funding from fiscal year 2008. The County of 
Orangeburg has committed $2 million to the project and the state of 
South Carolina has committed an additional $3 million. I certify that 
neither I nor my spouse has any financial interest in this project.
  Requesting Member: Congressman J. Gresham Barrett
  Bill Number: H.R. 1105
  Provision: Division I, Title I Department of Transportation, Account: 
Interstate Maintenance, Discretionary
  Legal Name of Requesting Entity: Orangeburg County, SC
  Address of Requesting Entity: 1437 Amelia Street, Orangeburg, SC 
29115
  Description of Request: The purpose of this appropriation is to 
provide $950,000 in funding for the installation of an interchange at 
the intersection of US Highway 301 and I-95 in Orangeburg County. 
Currently, U.S. Highway 301 stops at the intersection of I-95, causing 
the 301 traffic to enter onto an extremely busy portion of I-95 for 
just one mile in order to exit off onto Hwy 6. This highway improvement 
will help traffic flow more smoothly and support the planning for an 
intermodal transportation facility as well as distribution centers and 
transportation-related businesses. This interchange is included on the 
State Transportation Infrastructure Plan (STIP) as part of the Lower 
Savannah Long-Range Transportation Plan. This request is consistent 
with the intended purpose of the Federal Highway Administration and is 
a continuation of funding from fiscal year 2008. The County of 
Orangeburg has committed $2 million to the project and the state of 
South Carolina has committed an additional $3 million. I certify that 
neither I nor my spouse has any financial interest in this project.

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