[Congressional Record Volume 155, Number 106 (Wednesday, July 15, 2009)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Pages E1795-E1796]
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                          EARMARK DECLARATION

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                            HON. MIKE ROGERS

                               of alabama

                    in the house of representatives

                        Wednesday, July 15, 2009

  Mr. ROGERS of Alabama. 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--Energy 
and Water Development and Related Agencies Appropriations Act, 2010.
  Requesting Member: Congressman Mike Rogers (AL)
  Bill Number: H.R. 3183
  Account: Corps of Engineers, Section 206 account
  Legal Name of Requesting Entity: City of Phenix City, AL
  Address of Requesting Entity: 601 12th Street, Phenix City, Alabama 
36867
  Description of Request: ``Chattachoochie River Dam Removal'' Taxpayer 
justification--It is my understanding that this funding will be used to 
remove two small, under utilized and outdated low-head dams, restore 
fish habitat for the shoal bass and other species in a 2.3 mile stretch 
of the Chattahoochee River and allow the use of a natural white-water 
course for related recreation consistent with Corps planning policy. 
Together these project objectives will improve fish habitat and 
environmental quality and advance ecotourism and economic development 
for Alabama and Georgia communities.
  Requesting Member: Congressman Mike Rogers (AL)
  Bill Number: H.R. 3183
  Account: DOE, EERE account, $1,500,000
  Legal Name of Requesting Entity: Auburn University, Auburn, AL
  Address of Requesting Entity: 102 Samford Hall, Auburn, Alabama 36849
  Description of Request: ``Auburn University, Biomass to Liquid Fuels 
and Electric Power Research'' taxpayer justification--It is my 
understanding that the funding will help the development of renewable, 
liquid transportation fuel alternatives from domestic sources, will 
improve U.S. energy security by decreasing our dependence on foreign 
oil sources, development of renewable energy systems will reduce net 
greenhouse gas emissions, and the development of integrated biorefining 
systems that can produce liquid fuels from biomass will create new jobs 
in rural communities throughout the U.S.
  Requesting Member: Congressman Mike Rogers (AL)
  Bill Number: H.R. 3183
  Account: DOE, EERE account, $300,000
  Legal Name of Requesting Entity: Alabama Institute for Deaf and 
Blind, Talladega, AL
  Address of Requesting Entity: 205 E. South Street, Talladega, Alabama 
35161
  Description of Request: ``Alabama Institute for Deaf and Blind 
Biodiesel Project Green'' taxpayer justification--It is my 
understanding that the funding will implement a multifaceted biodiesel 
training, production and public education program. AIDB views 
alternative energy projects, like Project Green, as a viable means to 
not only reduce U.S. dependence on foreign oil, but to also to deflect 
fuel prices, support local agriculture, aid city sewer infrastructures, 
cleanse the environment, lower carbon dioxide emissions, educate 
Alabama's youth, promote public awareness and develop work skills among 
those with disabilities (an untapped labor pool) that can transfer into 
a variety of employment settings. It is an excellent model for 
replication on a national scale.

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