[Congressional Record Volume 155, Number 38 (Wednesday, March 4, 2009)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E551]
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                          EARMARK DECLARATION

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                           HON. ADRIAN SMITH

                              of nebraska

                    in the house of representatives

                        Wednesday, March 4, 2009

  Mr. SMITH of Nebraska. Madam Speaker, pursuant to the House 
Republican standards on earmarks, I am submitting the following 
information regarding earmarks the Third Congressional District will 
receive as part of the Consolidated Appropriations for Fiscal Year 
2009.
  Requesting Member: Congressman Adrian Smith
  Bill Number: H.R. 1105
  Account: Small Business Administration, Salaries and Expenses
  Legal Name of Requesting Entity: University of Nebraska Kearney
  Address of Requesting Entity: 905 West 25th Street, Kearney, 
Nebraska, USA
  Description of Request: Provide an earmark of $100,000 for the 
University of Nebraska World Trade Center. The funding would be used to 
provide market research to businesses, facilitate participation in 
trade shows, organize trade missions, conduct international trade 
education for businesses, and offer business services that directly 
support trade for clients. This program will be a one-stop resource for 
businesses at various stages, from exploring opportunities to forming 
export and import agreements with trade partners. The Small Business 
Administration has recognized that support for entrepreneurship is 
critical to economic growth, as reflected in SBA's guiding principles 
of supporting entrepreneurs through a network of local resource 
partners and empowering the spirit of entrepreneurship in every 
community. This project will provide specific support for growth-
oriented small businesses that need access to larger markets, a 
particular challenge faced in non-metropolitan areas. Because impact is 
closely tied to the geographic distribution of resources, this project 
will achieve federal interests by locating a resource partner in a 
critical region.
  Requesting Member: Congressman Adrian Smith
  Bill Number: H.R. 1105
  Account: Transportation and Community and Safety Preservation
  Legal Name of Requesting Entity: Nebraska Department of Roads
  Address of Requesting Entity: 1500 Highway 2, Lincoln, Nebraska, USA
  Description of Request: Provide an earmark of $570,000 for a new 
interchange located on Interstate 80 at Cherry Avenue, which is located 
approximately three miles east of Kearney's only interstate exit. This 
project will provide efficient access from Interstate 80 to the large 
industrial and commercial area on the northeaster part of the city and 
relieve traffic congestion along 2nd Avenue. Currently, regional and 
national truck traffic serving these businesses must pass through the 
center of Kearney, causing delays and safety concerns. A new 
interchange and connecting roadway will encourage economic development 
and investment in this part of the country at a time when rural areas 
are experiencing difficult economic times.
  Requesting Member: Congressman Adrian Smith
  Bill Number: H.R. 1105
  Account: Transportation and Community and Safety Preservation
  Legal Name of Requesting Entity: Panhandle Area Development District
  Address of Requesting Entity: 1432 10th Street, Gering, Nebraska, USA
  Description of Request: Provide an earmark of $475,000 for the 
Heartland Expressway Corridor Management Study. The funding would be 
used to prepare a corridor development and management plan for the 
Heartland Expressway High Priority Corridor which will update project 
cost estimates, schedule segment priorities, and quantify economic 
development benefits. The plan will include, at a minimum, a 
coordinated corridor development plan and schedule, including a 
timetable for completion of all planning and development activities, 
environmental reviews and permits, and construction of all segments; 
the results of any environmental reviews and mitigation plans; a gap 
analysis identifying areas that need environmental reviews; a complete 
and comprehensive analysis of corridor costs and benefits; a finance 
plan, including any innovative financing methods and a State-by-State 
breakdown of corridor finances; and, the identification of any 
impediments to the development and construction of the corridor, 
including any environmental, social, political and economic objections.

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