[Congressional Record Volume 155, Number 42 (Tuesday, March 10, 2009)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Pages E609-E610]
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

                        Tuesday, March 10, 2009

  Mr. ROGERS of Michigan. Madam Speaker, pursuant to the House 
Republican standards on earmarks, I am submitting the following 
information regarding earmarks I received as part of H.R. 1105, FY2009 
Omnibus Appropriations Act:
  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
  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.
  Requesting Member: Congressman Mike Rogers (MI)
  Bill Number: H.R. 1105
  Account: Science and Technology
  Legal Name of Requesting Entity: The Consortium for Plant 
Biotechnology
  Address of Requesting Entity: 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.
  Requesting Member: Congressman Mike Rogers (MI)
  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 $190,000 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 $85,000 for curriculum development; 
$85,000 for personnel; and $20,000 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.
  Requesting Member: Congressman Mike Rogers (MI)
  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 $285,000 for an educational 
consortium to support the economic transformation in Michigan from 
manufacturing to knowledge-based. Approximately $134,000 is for 
Salaries, Wages and Benefits; $34,000 for consulting services; $67,000 
for Consortium Subcontracts; $23,000 for supplies and materials; 
$20,000 for technology and equipment; and $7,000 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.
  Requesting Member: Congressman Mike Rogers (MI)
  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 an earmark of $238,000 for an 
Early College Dual Enrollment Program. Approximately 36% for computers, 
printers and servers; 18% for lab equipment; 18% for interior 
enhancements; 13% for classroom furniture and supplies; and 13% for 
virtual classroom enhancements. This request is consistent with the 
intended and authorized purpose of the Fund for the Improvement of 
Postsecondary Education account. Cleary University maintains and is 
working to expand an Early College partnership with local public 
schools to provide collegiate level instruction for high school 
students. These funds would directly benefit Kensington Wood High 
School, Livingston Education Service Agency, Brighton Area Schools, 
Hartland Area Schools, Howell Public Schools, and Pinckney Community 
Schools.
  Requesting Member: Congressman Mike Rogers (MI)
  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 $237,500 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,

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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.
  Requesting Member: Congressman Mike Rogers (MI)
  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.
  Requesting Member: Congressman Mike Rogers (MI)
  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.
  Requesting Member: Congressman Mike Rogers (MI)
  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 $712,500 for the 
renovation and expansion of the existing bus storage facility. The 
funding will be distributed such that 50% will pay for renovations and 
50% for expansion construction that will extend the useful life of the 
facility.

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