[Congressional Record Volume 155, Number 105 (Tuesday, July 14, 2009)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E1762]
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                          EARMARK DECLARATION

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                           HON. BILL SHUSTER

                            of pennsylvania

                    in the house of representatives

                         Tuesday, July 14, 2009

  Mr. SHUSTER. Madam Speaker, consistent with the Republican 
Leadership's policy on earmarks, I submit the following.
  Requesting Member: Congressman Bill Shuster (PA-9)
  Bill Number: H.R. 3183--Energy and Water Development and Related 
Agencies Appropriations Act, FY2010
  Energy and Water Development and Related Agencies Projects
  Project Name: Raystown Lake, PA
  Account: Corps of Engineers, O&M
  Legal Name of Requesting Entity: U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, 
Raystown Lake
  Address of Requesting Entity: 6145 Seven Points Road, Hesston, PA
  Description of Request/Justification of Federal Funding:
  $3,847,000 for O&M, Raystown Lake, PA
  It is my understanding that funding for this project would be used 
for operations and maintenance at Raystown Lake, operated and 
maintained by the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, Baltimore District. 
Raystown Lake, located in the Alleghenies of central Pennsylvania, is 
the Commonwealth's largest manmade lake and a major driver of the local 
economy.
  Funding for this project is a valuable use of taxpayer dollars 
because funding is necessary to offer adequate services, keep 
recreation areas open, maintain seasonal staffing levels, and provide 
for general maintenance and cleanliness of facilities. Raystown Lake 
has substantial economic impact in central Pennsylvania and yields a 
sustainable and justified investment.
  Project Name: Juniata Hybrid Locomotive
  Account: Department of Energy, EERE
  Legal Name of Requesting Entity: Pennsylvania State University
  Address of Requesting Entity: 117 Old Main, University Park, PA 16802
  Description of Request/Justification of Federal Funding:
  $1,000,000 for Juniata Hybrid Locomotive
  It is my understanding that funding for this project would be used to 
assess and develop technological alternatives to diesel locomotives and 
to develop a more energy efficient and environmentally friendly 
locomotive for yard, local, and main line applications. Associated with 
this research effort is the development of the energy management and 
control technologies required to maximize the energy efficiency of 
hybrid locomotives. Converting the existing fleet to new technologies 
would reduce both emissions and our dependence on foreign oil.
  This project is a valuable use to taxpayer funds because it fits the 
Department of Energy's mission with a focus on developing more energy 
efficient and environmentally friendly transportation technology that 
will enable America to use less petroleum and reduce impacts on the 
environment. Protecting the environment and ensuring our national 
security through reduced dependence on foreign oil are critical issues 
facing the federal government.
  Project Name: South Central Pennsylvania Environmental Improvement, 
PA
  Account: Corps of Engineers, Construction
  Legal Name of Requesting Entity: U.S. Army Corps of Engineers--
Baltimore District
  Address of Requesting Entity: 10 South Howard Street, Baltimore, MD
  Description of Request/Justification of Federal Funding:
  $4,000,000 for South Central Pennsylvania Environmental Improvement, 
PA
  It is my understanding that the South Central Pennsylvania 
Environmental Improvement Program provides design and construction 
assistance for water-related environmental infrastructure and resource 
protection and development projects in South Central Pennsylvania. The 
program provides the funding necessary for local communities to install 
basic sewer and water systems and is a key aspect of building and 
enhancing infrastructure for many rural communities in Pennsylvania.
  This project is a valuable use of taxpayer funds because building and 
enhancing infrastructure creates jobs and yields a sustainable and 
justified investment for communities and our country. Additionally, 
enhancing basic sewer and water systems is vital to protecting the 
environment and improving the lives of rural citizens.

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