[Congressional Record Volume 155, Number 113 (Friday, July 24, 2009)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Pages E1923-E1924]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




                          EARMARK DECLARATION

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                           HON. BILL SHUSTER

                            of pennsylvania

                    in the house of representatives

                        Thursday, July 23, 2009

  Mr. SHUSTER. Madam Speaker, consistent with the Republican 
Leadership's policy on earmarks, I submit the following.
  Requesting Member: Congressman Bill Shuster (PA-9)
  Bill Number: H.R. 3288--Transportation, Housing and Urban 
Development, and Related Agencies Appropriations Act, FY2010


  Transportation, Housing and Urban Development, and Related Agencies 
                        Appropriations Projects

  Project Name: Building acquisition, renovation, and redevelopment of 
Lower Fairview

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  Account: Housing and Urban Development (HUD), Economic Development 
Initiatives (EDI)
  Legal Name of Requesting Entity: The Nehemiah Project
  Address of Requesting Entity: 800 Valley View Boulevard, Altoona, PA 
16602
  Description of Request/Justification of Federal Funding: $100,000 for 
building acquisition, renovation, and redevelopment of Lower Fairview
  It is my understanding that funding for this project would be used 
for the acquisition, renovation, and redevelopment of buildings in the 
Lower Fairview neighborhood in Altoona, Pennsylvania.
  This project is a valuable use of taxpayer funds because it will 
focus on blight elimination and reconstruction efforts to improve the 
quality of life for residents living in the Lower Fairview area and to 
spur economic development.
  Project Name: Coalport Borough streetscape project
  Account: Housing and Urban Development (HUD), Economic Development 
Initiatives (EDI)
  Legal Name of Requesting Entity: Coalport Borough Council
  Address of Requesting Entity: 961 Forest Street, Coalport, PA 16627
  Description of Request/Justification of Federal Funding: $150,000 for 
Coalport Borough streetscape project
  It is my understanding that funding for this project would be used 
for streetscape improvements in Coalport Borough, Clearfield County, 
Pennsylvania.
  This project is a valuable use of taxpayer funds because it will 
focus on downtown revitalization efforts within the Borough's historic 
and central business districts to improve the quality of life for 
residents and spur economic development.
  Project Name: Bedford County business park development
  Account: Housing and Urban Development (HUD), Economic Development 
Initiatives (EDI)
  Legal Name of Requesting Entity: Bedford County Development 
Association
  Address of Requesting Entity: One Corporate Drive, Suite 101, 
Bedford, PA 15222
  Description of Request/Justification of Federal Funding: $250,000 for 
Bedford County business park development
  It is my understanding that funding for this project would be used 
for the development of a business park in Bedford County, Pennsylvania 
to facilitate regional economic growth and development. The project is 
expected to focus on the creation of high tech, light industrial, 
office, and warehouse distribution.
  This project is a valuable use of taxpayer funds because it is 
estimated that completion of this project would create approximately 
500 new jobs.
  Project Name: Improvements to 1-81, Franklin County, PA
  Account: Federal Highway Administration, Interstate Maintenance 
Discretionary
  Legal Name of Requesting Entity: Township of Antrim
  Address of Requesting Entity: 10655 Antrim Church Road, Greencastle, 
PA 17225
  Description of Request/Justification of Federal Funding: $750,000 for 
Improvements to 1-81, Franklin County, PA
  It is my understanding that funding for this project would be used 
for improvements to Interstate 81 in Franklin County, Pennsylvania. 
These upgrades will address existing traffic movement deficiencies and 
create capacity for planned economic development. Franklin County is 
one of the fastest growing counties along the eastern corridor.
  This project is a valuable use of taxpayer dollars because it will 
contribute to economic development while also improving safety and 
relieving congestion on the Interstate.
  Project Name: Flight 93 National Memorial, Public Lands 
Transportation Needs, Somerset, PA
  Account: Federal Highway Administration, Federal Lands (Public Lands 
Highways)
  Legal Name of Requesting Entity: National Park Service
  Address of Requesting Entity: 109 West Main Street, Suite 104, 
Somerset, PA 15501
  Description of Request/Justification of Federal Funding: $4,000,000 
for Flight 93 National Memorial, Public Lands Transportation Needs, 
Somerset, PA
  In 2002, the Flight 93 National Memorial Act established the creation 
of the Flight 93 National Memorial to commemorate the passengers and 
crew of Flight 93 who courageously gave their lives to protect their 
fellow citizens. Funding for this project would be used to pay for the 
federal share of the infrastructure needs to accomplish Phase IA and 1B 
of the project as described and approved in the park's General 
Management Plan. This project is a valuable use of taxpayer funds 
because it is a national memorial for all citizens to memorialize and 
reflect on the tragic event of September 11th and to provide the heroes 
of Flight 93 with a proper resting place.

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