[Congressional Record Volume 155, Number 85 (Tuesday, June 9, 2009)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Pages E1350-E1351]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




                          EARMARK DECLARATION

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                          HON. JO ANN EMERSON

                              of missouri

                    in the house of representatives

                         Tuesday, June 9, 2009

  Mrs. EMERSON. Madam Speaker, pursuant to the House Republican 
standards on earmarks, I am submitting the following information in 
regards to the Fiscal Year 2010 Commerce, Justice, and Science 
Appropriations Bill and the Fiscal Year 2010 Homeland Security 
Appropriations Bill.
  Requesting Member: Representative Jo Ann Emerson
  Bill: Fiscal Year 2010 Commerce, Justice, and Science Appropriations 
Bill
  Account: OJP-Byrne
  Requesting Entity: Southeast Missouri Network Against Sexual Violence
  Address of Requesting Entity: 1106 Missouri Avenue, West Plains, 
Missouri 65775
  Description of Request: To provide an earmark of $200,000 to the 
Southeast Missouri Network Against Sexual Violence (SEMO NASV) to equip 
and staff an office in the Bootheel of Missouri to assist victims of 
domestic and sexual violence, as well as support local law enforcement 
investigations. SEMO NASV provides services to over 700 adult and child 
victims of sexual and physical abuse. The organization serves a 10 
county region in Southeastern Missouri. It plays a vital role in the 
process of convicting sex offenders, provides counseling and other 
services to victims. The funds will be spent as follows: $126,000 for 
personnel, $59,000 for equipment, $12,000 for office space, and $3,000 
for training and travel.
  Requesting Member: Representative Jo Ann Emerson
  Bill Number: Fiscal Year 2010 Commerce, Justice, and Science 
Appropriations Bill.
  Account: COPS-Meth
  Requesting Entity: Southeast Missouri Drug Task Force
  Address of Requesting Entity: P.O. Box 1763, Sikeston, Missouri 63801
  Description of Request: Provide an earmark of $200,000 to supplement 
and support operations of the Southeast Missouri Drug Task Force (SEMO 
DTF). SEMO DTF is a multijurisdictional drug task force unit that 
serves a 10-county area of Southeast Missouri. The unit conducts both 
covert and overt investigations into the possession, manufacture, and 
distribution of controlled substances. The funds will be spent as 
follows: $32,000 for personnel, $89,000 for overtime compensation, 
$66,000 for equipment, $4,500 for telecommunication services, $6,000 
for supplies, and $2,500 for personnel expenses.

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  Requesting Member: Representative Jo Ann Emerson
  Bill: Fiscal Year 2010 Commerce, Justice, and Science Appropriations 
Bill
  Account: COPS-Meth
  Requesting Entity: Mineral Area Drug Task Force/City of Leadington, 
Missouri
  Address of Requesting Entity: P.O. Box 349, Farmington, MO 63640
  Description of Request: Provide an earmark of $200,000 to assist with 
funding Mineral Area Drug Task Force's enforcement efforts in locating, 
dismantling, and reducing the number of methamphetamine laboratories 
within the area of their operation. Approximately $124,000 is for the 
purchase of equipment to assist officers in their investigations, 
$36,000 is for overtime for officers assigned to methamphetamine 
investigations, $16,000 is for office and field supplies to assist 
officers in the preparation of reports and to provide supplies to 
facilitate the processing of clandestine labs, and $24,000 is for 
travel and training to equip officers with the knowledge to efficiently 
perform their duties.
  Requesting Member: Representative Jo Ann Emerson
  Bill: Fiscal Year 2010 Commerce, Justice, and Science Appropriations 
Bill
  Account: COPS-Meth
  Requesting Entity: Howell County, Missouri
  Address of Requesting Entity: 1106 Missouri Avenue, West Plains, 
Missouri 65775
  Description of Request: Provide an earmark of $250,000 for the South 
Central Drug Task Force to enhance drug enforcement in project area. 
South Central Drug Task Force is a multijurisdictional drug enforcement 
task force, and an existing HIDTA initiative within Midwest HIDTA, 
comprised of federal, state, and local law enforcement officers 
including nine Sheriffs Departments, Municipal Police Departments, 
Missouri State Highway Patrol, United States Forest Service, and United 
States Park Service. Approximately $50,000 in overtime funding for 
existing narcotics officers; $122,500 for technical surveillance and 
reporting equipment; $65,000 for civilian personnel/Intel analyst; and 
$12,500 for consumable supplies.
  Requesting Member: Representative Jo Ann Emerson
  Bill: Fiscal Year 2010 Commerce, Justice, and Science Appropriations 
Bill
  Account: COPS-Law Enforcement Technology
  Requesting Entity: St. Francois County, Missouri
  Address of Requesting Entity: 102 Industrial Drive, Park Hills, MO 
63601
  Description of Request: Provide an earmark for the Southeast Missouri 
Law Enforcement District for $697,000 project for the following 
counties of the 8th Congressional District to acquire and greatly 
benefit from availability of a Law Enforcement Visual Tool: Iron, 
Washington, and Bollinger. Federal, state, and local agencies will have 
a common tool to jointly manage emergencies. The project enhances 
public safety, officer safety, by placing sophisticated geospatial 
intelligence information in the hands of emergency responders. The 
funding would be used as follows: $12,000 for project administration, 
$675,000 for image libraries, and $10,000 for equipment.
  Requesting Member: Representative Jo Ann Emerson
  Bill: Fiscal Year 2010 Homeland Security Appropriations Bill
  Account: State and Local Programs
  Legal Name of Requesting Entity: Howell County Emergency Preparedness
  Address of Requesting Entity: 3 Courthouse, West Plains, Missouri 
65775
  Description of Request: Provide an earmark for $250,000 for an 
Emergency Operations Center in West Plains, Missouri. The Emergency 
Operations Center will serve the residents of Howell County and 
surrounding counties in the region in case of any natural or man-made 
hazards. The funding is budgeted at approximately $7,275 for 
administrative and legal expenses; $81,000 for land, structures, right-
of-ways, appraisals, etc.; $2,925 for project inspection and 
architectural and engineering fees; $153,175 for equipment, 
construction and miscellaneous items; $5,625 for contingencies.

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