[Congressional Record Volume 155, Number 111 (Wednesday, July 22, 2009)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E1897]
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                          EARMARK DECLARATION

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                           HON. STEVE SCALISE

                              of louisiana

                    in the house of representatives

                        Wednesday, July 22, 2009

  Mr. SCALISE. Madam Speaker, pursuant to the Republican Leadership 
standards on Congressionally-directed project funding, I am submitting 
the following information regarding project funding I requested for 
Southeast Louisiana as part of the Fiscal Year 2010 Transportation, 
Housing and Urban Development Appropriations Act.
  Requesting Member: Congressman Steve Scalise
  Bill Number: Fiscal Year 2010 Transportation, Housing and Urban 
Development Appropriations Act
  Account: Federal Highway Administration, Delta Regional 
Transportation Development Program
  Name of Requesting Entity: Regional Planning Commission
  Address of Requesting Entity: 1340 Poydras Street, Ste. 2100, New 
Orleans, LA 70112
  Description of Request: I have secured $400,000 for the Regional 
Planning Commission. The project entails the construction of a new 
interchange at I-12 & LA Highway 1088. The Project is needed to 
alleviate severe congestion along LA Highway 59 & the Mandeville/Abita 
Springs roadway networks. I certify that neither I nor my spouse has 
any financial interest in this project.
  Requesting Member: Congressman Steve Scalise
  Bill Number: Fiscal Year 2010 Transportation, Housing and Urban 
Development Appropriations Act
  Account: Federal Highway Administration, Delta Regional 
Transportation Development Program
  Name of Requesting Entity: Regional Planning Commission
  Address of Requesting Entity: 1340 Poydras Street, Ste. 2100, New 
Orleans, LA 70112
  Description of Request: I have secured $400,000 for the Regional 
Planning Commission. The funding is to upgrade transportation and 
drainage on Clearview Parkway (LA Highway 3152) at the interchange area 
with Earhart Expressway (LA Highway 3139) in the Elmwood area of 
Jefferson. I certify that neither I nor my spouse has any financial 
interest in this project.
  Requesting Member: Congressman Steve Scalise
  Bill Number: Fiscal Year 2010 Transportation, Housing and Urban 
Development Appropriations Act
  Account: Housing and Urban Development, Economic Development 
Initiatives
  Name of Requesting Entity: South Tangipahoa Parish Port Commission
  Address of Requesting Entity: 1340 Poydras Street, Ste. 2100, New 
Orleans, LA 70112
  Description of Request: I have secured $100,000 for the South 
Tangipahoa Parish Port Commission. The funding will provide for a bulk-
head along the southern end of the facility adjacent to the North Pass 
Channel. The area is vulnerable to tidal surges and unpredictable/
irregular weather patterns and the damages must be eliminated in order 
to utilize the facility. I certify that neither I nor my spouse has any 
financial interest in this project.

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