[Congressional Record Volume 155, Number 106 (Wednesday, July 15, 2009)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E1800]
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                          EARMARK DECLARATION

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                        HON. MICHAEL C. BURGESS

                                of texas

                    in the house of representatives

                        Wednesday, July 15, 2009

  Mr. BURGESS. Madam Speaker, pursuant to the U.S. House of 
Representatives Republican Leadership standards on earmarks, I am 
submitting the following information regarding two earmarks I received 
as part of H.R. 3183--Energy and Water Development and Related Agencies 
Appropriations Act, 2010:
  The Richland Hills, Texas Flood Control Project. Big Fossil Creek 
Watershed Study, Project Management Plan of the Upper Trinity River 
Feasibility Study. Richland Hills, Texas--$500,000--Investigations.
  The purpose of this project is to review the numerous flooding, 
drainage, erosion and sedimentation problems that exist within the City 
of Richland Hills, TX, and formulate specific alternatives to address 
and remedy these, and related water-resources problems. The Corps of 
Engineers published initial findings and baseline conditions in August 
2007. The Richland Hills project would be prepared within the context 
of the referenced Corps of Engineers/North Central Texas Council of 
Governments Big Fossil Creek Watershed Study and Upper Trinity River 
Feasibility Study, to include the impacts from upstream watershed 
development and erosion. The purpose of this project is to reduce the 
flooding potential for the 361 properties in the City of Richland Hills 
that are within the FEMA-designated 100-year floodplain; reduce 
sedimentation, enhance the environment and potential recreational 
benefits to the area, and reduce potential loss of life from floods. 
The total project cost is projected to be $1,500,000. The City of 
Richland Hills and eight other communities have committed additional 
funds.
  The City of Richland Hills is located at 3200 Diana Drive, Richland 
Hills, TX 76118.
  Center for Advanced Scientific Modeling (CASCaM)--$700,000--
University of North Texas.
  The funds will be used for computing and modeling to conduct and 
predict advanced scientific laboratory outcomes at reduced cost and 
increased safety. CASCaM uses computing and modeling to conduct and 
predict advanced scientific laboratory outcomes at reduced cost 
(chemicals, time) and increased safety (reduces need to expose workers 
to toxic chemicals, radioactive materials). This scientific computing 
allows determination of the probability of whether or not two chemicals 
will explode, become a viable pharmaceutical, the next new 
nanomaterial, or tomorrow's new alternate fuel source.
  University of North Texas is located at Hurley Administration 
Building 175, Denton, TX 76203-0979.

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