[Congressional Record Volume 155, Number 98 (Friday, June 26, 2009)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E1586]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




                          EARMARK DECLARATION

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                          HON. CHARLES W. DENT

                            of pennsylvania

                    in the house of representatives

                        Thursday, June 25, 2009

  Mr. DENT. Madam Speaker, pursuant to the House Republican Leadership 
standards on earmarks, I am submitting the following information 
regarding projects that are listed in H.R. 2996, the Department of the 
Interior, Environment, and Related Agencies Appropriations Act, 2010:
  Bill Number: H.R. 2996, the Department of the Interior, Environment, 
and Related Agencies Appropriations Act, 2010, Account: National Park 
Service, Save America's Treasures, Title: Saylor Cement Kilns Historic 
Preservation, Legal Name of Requesting Entity: County of Lehigh, 
Address of Requesting Entity: 17 South 7th Street, Allentown, PA 18101, 
Description of Request: This funding will be used to stabilize and 
restore the historic Coplay Company Cement Kilns, known locally as the 
Saylor Cement Kilns, a unique industrial feature built between 1892 and 
1893 that is key to the Delaware & Lehigh National Heritage Corridor's 
industrial story. The Saylor Cement Kilns are in a state of serious 
decay, prompting concerns about public safety and liability, as well as 
the potential loss of a significant historical landmark in the Lehigh 
Valley region. Rehabilitating the kilns will have a positive impact on 
local economic development through increased heritage tourism. Once 
restored, the site will encourage use for historical education and 
community events.
  Bill Number: H.R. 2996, the Department of the Interior, Environment, 
and Related Agencies Appropriations Act, 2010, Account: EPA, STAG Water 
and Wastewater Infrastructure Project, Title: Vera Cruz Wastewater 
Collection System, Legal Name of Requesting Entity: Lehigh County 
Authority, Address of Requesting Entity: 1053 Spruce Street, P.O. Box 
3348, Allentown, PA 18106, Description of Request: This funding will be 
used to build a wastewater collection system for the Vera Cruz area of 
Upper Milford Township. On-lot sewer disposal systems in the area are 
failing, causing environmental damage and public health concerns. The 
project will provide central sewer service to approximately 284 
properties in the village of Vera Cruz and the surrounding area. Funds 
will be used for construction, engineering services and purchase of 
capacity in downstream transportation and treatment facilities.

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