[Congressional Record Volume 155, Number 95 (Tuesday, June 23, 2009)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Pages E1532-E1533]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




                          EARMARK DECLARATION

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                            HON. KEN CALVERT

                             of california

                    in the house of representatives

                         Tuesday, June 23, 2009

  Mr. CALVERT. Madam Speaker, pursuant to the Republican Leadership 
standards on earmarks, I am submitting the following information 
regarding an earmark I received as part of the House-passed version of 
H.R. 2647, the National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year, 
2010.
  Requesting Member: Congressman Ken Calvert
  Bill Number: H.R. 2647
  Account: Navy Research and Development--0604215N
  Legal Name of Requesting Entity: U.S. Navy; Naval Surface Warfare 
Center, Corona Division
  Address of Requesting Entity: Naval Surface Warfare Center, Corona 
Division, Corona, CA 92878-5000
  Description of Request: I have secured $2,000,000 for the Measurement 
Standards Research and Development Program. The program includes 
testing for electro-optic and night vision systems; chem/bio and 
radiation detection systems; advanced sensor technologies; nano-
technology. It also provides for improved and state of the art 
measurement calibration systems that ensure an accurate traceability of 
measurement from the weapon system parameter to National Standards 
maintained at NIST. Without adequate measurement capability, 
verification of performance for weapon and detection system readiness 
is not possible. This project results in the development of the 
measurement standards and calibration systems necessary to provide 
traceable measurements. These state-of-the-art measurements standards 
often reside at NIST and thus provide benefit to other federal agencies 
and industry as well. This project allows the Navy to make correct test 
decisions that ensure mission success and safety while reducing the 
cost of unnecessary rework. Substantial cost savings have resulted from 
past R&D projects funding through this program.
  Requesting Member: Congressman Ken Calvert
  Bill Number: H.R. 2647
  Account: Army Research and Development--0602787A
  Legal Name of Requesting Entity: Air Force Office of Scientific 
Research
  Address of Requesting Entity: 801 N. Randolph Street, Arlington, VA 
22203
  Description of Request: I have secured 3,000,000 for the Military 
Photomedicine Program. Photomedicine is an emerging field of biomedical 
research that shows considerable promise in the ability to address many 
priority military medical problems, including treatment of drug 
resistant infections, light activated repair of severed nerves and 
blood vessels, non-invasive critical care monitors for hemorrhagic 
shock and compartment syndrome, self directed needles for vascular 
access, sealing of penetrating eye injuries, early detection of 
Traumatic Brain Injury (TBI), biopsy imaging without tissue removal for 
airway injury from smoke or chemical agent inhalation, real time 
imaging of tissue circulation for wound management and reconstructive 
surgery, and targeted accelerated wound healing. Through peer reviewed, 
competitive grant funding this program supports teams of scientists and 
health care professionals at academic centers in collaborations with 
DoD medical laboratories in the development of technologies identified 
by DoD as important to military personnel, with a specific focus on the 
wounded warrior priorities identified in the Department's Guidance for 
Development of the Force FY 2010-2015 document.
  Requesting Member: Congressman Ken Calvert
  Bill Number: H.R. 2647
  Account: Military Construction; Air Force Reserve
  Legal Name of Requesting Entity: March Air Reserve Base
  Address of Requesting Entity: March Air Reserve Base, Riverside, 
California 92518-2166
  Description of Request: I have secured $9,800,000 for the March Air 
Reserve Base Small Arms Firing Range. The funds would be used to 
construct an adequately sized and configured small arms firing range 
which is required for training and maintaining the standard of current 
Air Force preparedness. The project also includes office space, 
classrooms, and equipment with fire protection and security alarm, 
lightning protection and explosion proof electrical which would bring 
the facility up to current force protection standards. The existing 
firing range was built in 1942 and is sub standard as a training 
facility. It is located approximately 5 miles away from March ARB and 
creates security, safety, and health and maintenance problems. Without 
funding the current facility will deteriorate further and will not be 
able to meet the training and readiness requirements of the base. 
Security, health and safety will be a concern and may cause the 
existing firing range to shut down. The range closure will seriously 
impact the small arm training, Force Protection and Personnel Combat 
Arms requirement for Reserve and National Guard units.

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  Requesting Member: Congressman Ken Calvert
  Bill Number: H.R. 2647
  Account: Navy Operations and Maintenance--BA03-1804N
  Legal Name of Requesting Entity: U.S. Naval Sea Cadet Corps
  Address of Requesting Entity: U.S. Naval Sea Cadet Corps; 2300 Wilson 
Blvd, North; Arlington, VA 22201-3308
  Description of Request: I have secured $650,600 for the U.S. Naval 
Sea Cadet Program. The Sea Cadet Program is focused upon development of 
youth ages 11-17, serving almost 9,000 Sea Cadets and adult volunteers 
in 387 units country-wide. It promotes interest and skill in seamanship 
and aviation and instills qualities that mold strong moral character in 
an anti-drug and anti-gang environment. Summer training onboard Navy 
and Coast Guard ships and shore stations is a challenging training 
ground for developing self-confidence and self-discipline, promotion of 
high standards of conduct and performance and a sense of teamwork. 
Funds will be utilized to ``buy down'' the out-of-pocket expenses for 
training to $120/week. NSCC instills in every Cadet a sense of 
patriotism, courage and the foundation of personal honor. A significant 
percent of Cadets join the Armed Services often receiving accelerated 
advancement, or obtain commissions. The program has significance in 
assisting to promote the Navy and Coast Guard, particularly in those 
areas of the U.S. where these Services have little presence.

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