[Congressional Record Volume 155, Number 106 (Wednesday, July 15, 2009)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Pages E1783-E1784]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




                          EARMARK DECLARATION

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                        HON. ROBERT B. ADERHOLT

                               of alabama

                    in the house of representatives

                        Wednesday, July 15, 2009

  Mr. ADERHOLT. Madam Speaker, pursuant to the Republican Leadership 
standards on earmarks, I am submitting the following information 
regarding earmarks I received as part of H.R. 3183, the Energy and 
Water Appropriations Bill:
  Requesting Member: Aderholt
  Bill Number: H.R. 3183
  Account: EERE--Building Technologies
  Legal Name of Requesting Entity: Snead State Community College
  Address of Requesting Entity: Snead State Community College, PO Box 
734, Boaz, AL 35957
  Description of Request: ``Energy Efficiency Enhancements, $250,000''
  The funding would be used to reduce energy consumed in ten campus 
buildings. Funding will pay for lighting retrofits, monitors, sensors, 
and HVAC controls. Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design (LEED) 
standards from Green Building Council will be used for sustainable 
operations. Anticipated 20-30% energy savings per year with changes. Of 
the requested amount, 60% of the funds will be used for materials and 
supplies and 40% will be used on installation costs. The project will 
reduce the College's energy consumption. Taxpayer Justification: This 
funding will help reduce energy use and save natural resources and 
reduce dependence on foreign oil. The project will also promote 
conservation to the public.
  Requesting Member: Aderholt
  Bill Number: H.R. 3183
  Account: EERE--Building Technologies
  Legal Name of Requesting Entity: Gadsden State Community College
  Address of Requesting Entity: P.O. Box 227, Gadsden, AL 35902-0227
  Description of Request: ``Green Operations Plan, $75,000''
  The funding would be used for replacing aging inefficient light 
fixtures in Wallace Hall Fine Arts Center to reduce the amount of 
electricity used by over 50%. Gadsden State's requested amount was 
$75,000. Gadsden State Community Colleges plans to expend the entire 
amount of the funds on Energy Efficient Stage Lighting fixtures; LED 
Stage Border lights; High-efficiency Moving Light fixtures; and 
Digitally Controlled--Energy Efficient Rigging Units. Taxpayer 
Justification: This plan will produce the same brightness at a lower 
cost and utilize easily-recyclable lamps which will cut lighting energy 
use.
  Requesting Member: Aderholt
  Bill Number: H.R. 3183
  Account: EERE--Building Technologies
  Legal Name of Requesting Entity: University of North Alabama, 
Florence, AL
  Address of Requesting Entity: UNA, 110 Bibb Graves, Florence, AL 
35632
  Description of Request: ``University of North Alabama, Green Campus 
Initiative, $200,000''
  The funding would be used to continue the Green Campus Initiative. 
The objective of the Green Campus Initiative is to reduce dependence on 
fossil fuels; with anticipated reduction of electrical and natural gas 
energy consumption by 15%. Request is made in the amount of $1M to 
continue the FY09 Green Campus Initiative. Funding will be used to (1) 
replace 35+ year old HVAC system/Chillers ($200K), (2) replacement of 
single pane windows with energy efficient double pane windows ($400K), 
(3) replacement of fluorescent lighting with energy saving electronic 
ballast T-8 or T-5 lamp technology ($200K), and (4) Labor costs 
($200K). Taxpayer Justification: This funding will improve the 
provision of a functional green energy technologies prototype to reduce 
dependence on fossil fuels and natural gas.
  Requesting Member: Aderholt
  Bill Number: H.R. 3183 Account: EERE--Biomass
  Legal Name of Requesting Entity: Auburn University, Auburn, AL
  Address of Requesting Entity: Auburn University, 102 Samford Hall, 
Auburn, AL 36849
  Description of Request: ``Farm Deployable Microbial Bioreactor for 
Fuel Ethanol Production, $800,000''
  The funding will be used for scientists to develop natural bacteria 
and yeast mixtures that will simultaneously convert inedible plant 
waste to bioethanol using a farm deployable bioreactor system, and test 
its commercial viability within the agriculture community. The 
requested amount for the project is $1,000,000 with a spending plan as 
follows to conduct research on farm deployable microbial bioreactor for 
fuel ethanol production at Auburn University--Montgomery. 
Approximately, $210,000 for salaries and benefits; $57,600 for graduate 
students; $34,500 for travel; $360,000 for equipment and materials; 
$31,000 in rent; $129,179 for collaborators (Auburn University and 
Alabama State Department of Agriculture); $101,018 utilities and 
related costs. Taxpayer Justification: Fuel ethanol from inedible plant 
materials or biomass will become a major portion of America's energy 
pool. The benefit of this research is national in scale and will 
especially promote sustainable agriculture in agricultural regions of 
the nation. Auburn University Montgomery will conduct research to 
develop farm deployable microbial bioreactor for fuel ethanol 
production. The proposed system is cost-efficient, simple, highly 
usable and has potential for home production. The Alabama Department of 
Agriculture and Industries will assist in developing pilots on farm to 
determine and increase commercial viability. Success in this effort 
will provide a unique combination of microbial catalysts and all-in-one 
ethanol bioreactor for fuel ethanol production from agricultural 
wastes.
  Requesting Member: Aderholt
  Bill Number: H.R. 3183
  Account: Corp of Engineers--O&M
  Legal Name of Requesting Entity: Warrior Tombigbee Waterway 
Association, Mobile, AL
  Address of Requesting Entity: PO Box 2863, Mobile, AL 36652
  Description of Request: ``Black Warrior and Tombigbee Rivers, 
$24,180,000''

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  The funding would be used to repair Selden Lock miter gates and Holt 
spillway and Holt lock valves. Funds would also be used to construct an 
upland disposal site at Buena Vista. 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. Taxpayer 
Justification: Each year approximately 20-25 million tons of goods move 
through this waterway, mostly coal and petroleum products. The Black 
Warrior and Tombigbee Rivers system is vital for the Tennessee-
Tombigbee Waterway and the Coosa Alabama River system, and this funding 
promotes the functioning of this vital waterway.

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