[Congressional Record Volume 155, Number 113 (Friday, July 24, 2009)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E1959]
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                          EARMARK DECLARATION

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                            HON. FRED UPTON

                              of michigan

                    in the house of representatives

                        Thursday, July 23, 2009

  Mr. UPTON. 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. 3288, the Transportation, 
Housing and Urban Development, and Related Agencies Appropriations Act, 
2010.
  Requesting Member: Congressman Fred Upton
  1. Allegan County Facility Improvement and Bus Replacement, MI
  Department: Federal Transit Administration
  Account: Buses & Bus Facilities
  Legal Name of Requesting Entity: Allegan County Transportation
  Address of Requesting Entity: 3255 122nd Avenue, Suite 200, Allegan, 
Michigan 49010
  Description of Request: This request is for the replacement of eight 
eligible transit vehicles. The requesting entity, Allegan County 
Transportation, will be meeting the required level of matching funding.
  Amount: $383,000
  Financial Breakdown: Funding will be used to purchase eight public 
transit vehicles--six buses and two ADA vans. Allegan County will 
provide their required 20% match.
  Justification for the use of taxpayer dollars: This funding is 
consistent with the mission of the Federal Transit Administration.

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