[Congressional Record Volume 155, Number 106 (Wednesday, July 15, 2009)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E1771]
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                          EARMARK DECLARATION

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                          HON. SPENCER BACHUS

                               of alabama

                    in the house of representatives

                        Wednesday, July 15, 2009

  Mr. BACHUS. Madam Speaker, pursuant to the Republican Leadership 
standards on earmarks, I am submitting the following information 
regarding funding that I requested as part of H.R. 3183--Energy and 
Water Development and Related Agencies Appropriations Act, 2010.
  Requesting Member: Congressman Spencer Bachus
  Bill Number: H.R. 3183--Energy and Water Development and Related 
Agencies Appropriations Act, 2010
  Account: Department of Energy, EERE
  Legal Name of Requesting Entity: The University of Alabama
  Address of Requesting Entity: Office of Research Box 870117, 
Tuscaloosa, AL 35476
  Description of Request: Provide $1,000,000 for the Institute for 
Sustainable Energy at the University of Alabama. The institute will 
focus the efforts of a team of researchers to develop the science and 
technology to utilize the complex mix of alternate fuels in an energy 
and environmentally sound manner. It will lead to energy independence; 
enhance national security, a stronger economy, and a cleaner 
environment. The total budget for the project is $2,000,000. 
Specifically within the budget, $1,500,000 will go toward scientific 
equipment, $200,000 toward facility design/development, and $300,000 
toward salary and training. This request is consistent with the 
intended and authorized purpose of the Department of Energy, EERE 
Account. The University of Alabama will meet or exceed all statutory 
requirements for matching funds where applicable.
  Requesting Member: Congressman Spencer Bachus
  Bill Number: H.R. 3183--Energy and Water Development and Related 
Agencies Appropriations Act, 2010
  Account: Corps of Engineers, O&M
  Legal Name of Requesting Entity: Army Corps of Engineers
  Address of Requesting Entity: Mobile District 109 St. Joseph Street, 
Mobile, AL 36628
  Description of Request: Provide $24,180,000 in funding for Operations 
and Maintenance for the Mobile District of the COE for the Black 
Warrior and Tombigbee Rivers. Currently there are 20-25 million tons 
transported on this river each year, mostly coal and petroleum 
products, and serious repairs are needed. The Tennessee-Tombigbee 
Waterway and Coosa-Alabama River systems depend on the efficiency of 
the Black Warrior-Tombigbee. This project will provide necessary 
infrastructure maintenance and repairs to the 50+ year old lock and dam 
system. The entire budget for the project will go towards maintenance 
and repairs. This request is consistent with the intended and 
authorized purpose of the Corps of Engineers, O&M Account.

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