[Congressional Record Volume 155, Number 101 (Wednesday, July 8, 2009)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E1680]
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                          EARMARK DECLARATION

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                       HON. CHRISTOPHER H. SMITH-

                             of new jersey-

                    in the house of representatives

                        Wednesday, July 8, 2009

  Mr. SMITH of New Jersey. Madam Speaker, pursuant to the Republican 
Leadership standards on earmarks, I am submitting the following 
information regarding earmarks I received as part of HR 2997: 
Agriculture, Rural Development, Food and Drug Administration, and 
Related Agencies Act for FY 2010.
  Requesting Member: Rep. Christopher H. Smith
  Bill Number: HR 2997
  Account: Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service--Salaries and 
Expenses
  Legal Name of Requesting Entity: State of New Jersey, Department of 
Agriculture
  Address of Requesting Entity: 369 South Warren Street, P.O. Box 330, 
Trenton, NJ 08625
  Description of Request: Provide an earmark of $500,000 for the New 
Jersey Gypsy Moth Pest Management Program to support and enhance gypsy 
moth control on affected communities and public lands. Funds will be 
used to cost-share aerial treatments borne by local municipalities to 
develop a web-based interactive online map showing the distribution of 
gypsy moths in New Jersey and proposed treatment areas. The funds will 
also be used for technical support, salaries, and vehicle operation.

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