[Congressional Record Volume 155, Number 95 (Tuesday, June 23, 2009)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E1520]
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                          EARMARK DECLARATION

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                           REP. DENNY REHBERG

                               of montana

                    in the house of representatives

                         Tuesday, June 23, 2009

  Mr. REHBERG. 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. 2892, the Fiscal Year 
2010 Department of Homeland Security Appropriations Act:
  Requesting Member: Rep. Denny Rehberg
  Bill Number: H.R. 2892
  Account: FEMA
  Name and Address: Butte-Silver Bow Government (155 W. Granite, Butte, 
MT 59701)
  Description: A formal analysis of Butte-Silver Bow's current 
emergency operations center revealed deficiencies in all critical 
areas: the physical facility lacks adequate space, sustainability, 
survivability, and interoperable communications equipment. This 
$800,000 will be used to construct a facility that meets Dept. of 
Homeland Security standards and upgrade communications equipment to 
provide Butte-Silver Bow with a functional emergency operations center. 
Serving a community of 40,000 people, in an area that is at risk of 
experiencing environmental (forest fire, earthquake, etc.) and man-made 
disasters, it is critical that the current emergency operations center 
be replaced to provide for a timely and proper response in the event of 
a catastrophic event.

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