[Congressional Record Volume 155, Number 107 (Thursday, July 16, 2009)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E1811]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]


                          EARMARK DECLARATION

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                            HON. JERRY MORAN

                               of kansas

                    in the house of representatives

                        Thursday, July 16, 2009

  Mr. MORAN of Kansas. 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 Development and Related Agencies Appropriations Act, 
2010.
  Requesting Member: Congressman Jerry Moran
  Bill Number: H.R. 3183
  Agency/Account: Corps of Engineers, Section 205
  Legal Name of Requesting Entity: City of Concordia
  Address of Requesting Entity: 701 Washington Street, Concordia, KS 
66901
  Description of Project: I have secured language for the Army Corps of 
Engineers to provide assistance to The Concordia project which is 
located on an unnamed tributary on the south side of the City of 
Concordia. An existing embankment on that stream serves as a detention 
dam during heavy rainfall events and protects a residential and 
commercial development immediately downstream. This embankment breached 
as a result of heavy rainfall in 1950 and flood waters devastated the 
downtown business district. The embankment was restored, but not 
designed to current or any acceptable engineering standards, and its 
condition makes the risk of flooding to the housing and business 
district immediately downstream very high. The project will develop a 
plan to construct a safe and reliable flood protection project in 
partnership with the City of Concordia. I certify that neither I nor my 
spouse has any financial interest in this project.
  Requesting Member: Congressman Jerry Moran
  Bill Number: H.R. 3183
  Agency/Account: Department of Energy, EERE
  Legal Name of Requesting Entity: Kansas State University
  Address of Requesting Entity: 110 Anderson Hall, Manhattan, KS 66506
  Description of Project: I have secured $500,000 for the Kansas State 
University Center for Sustainable Energy. The Kansas State University 
Center for Sustainable Energy has become a partner in the Alliance for 
Biotroleum Ventures which will serve as a catalyst for transforming 
America's energy landscape by integrating the Midwest's vast 
capabilities and resources. The K-State Center for Sustainable Energy 
provides broad-based expertise in biomass design, production, and 
conversion to fuels and chemicals, as well as in biofuel/bioproduct 
utilization. The Center is K-State's focal point for research, 
education, and outreach on biotroleum-based fuels and products. Funding 
will be used to support the work the K-State University Center for 
Sustainable Energy is doing in regards to the Alliance for Biotroleum 
Ventures. This includes integrating renewable Midwest biomass and 
public-private ``biotroleum'' resources to advance technology to 
production scale for rapid national deployment. I certify that neither 
I nor my spouse has any financial interest in this project.
  Requesting Member: Congressman Jerry Moran
  Bill Number: H.R. 3183
  Agency/Account: Department of Energy, EERE
  Legal Name of Requesting Entity: Cloud County Community College
  Address of Requesting Entity: 2221 Campus Drive, P.O. Box 1002, 
Concordia, KS 66901
  Description of Project: I have secured $750,000 for Cloud County 
Community College Renewable Energy Center of Excellence.
  Located on campus, the proposed center will house Cloud County 
Community College's (CCCC's) Wind Energy Technology (WET) program and 
wind technician education training. The facility will also be available 
for regional wind conferences, public and private industry training, 
and workshops related to other renewable energy initiatives. CCCC's 
Wind Energy Technology program is preparing a qualified workforce for 
the emerging wind industry estimated to increase by 80,000 jobs by 
2020. The curriculum blends on-campus, online and distance learning, 
and field opportunities for students. Funding will be used to establish 
the CCCC Renewable Energy Center of Excellence and to help develop 
curriculum and program standards for the WET program. I certify that 
neither I nor my spouse has any financial interest in this project.

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