[Congressional Record Volume 155, Number 113 (Friday, July 24, 2009)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Pages E1961-E1962]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




                          EARMARK DECLARATION

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                        HON. ROBERT J. WITTMAN-

                              of virginia

                    in the house of representatives

                        Thursday, July 23, 2009

  Mr. WITTMAN. Madam Speaker, pursuant to the Republican Leadership 
standards on earmarks, I am submitting the following information 
regarding the earmark I received as part of H.R. 3288, the Departments 
of Transportation, Housing and Urban Development and Related Agencies 
Appropriations Act, 2010.
  Project Name/Amount: Hampton Roads Transit Bus Acquisition, 
$1,450,000
  Intended Recipient of Funds: Transportation District Commission of 
Hampton Roads, 3400 Victoria Boulevard, Hampton, VA 23661
  Project description and explanation of the request: This funding 
would be used for the purchase of four hybrid electric buses which will 
reduce harmful emissions and increase energy savings, while providing 
vital public transportation for the Hampton Roads area. These buses are 
needed to replace vehicles that have exceeded their useful lifespan as 
defined by the FTA.
  Project Name/Amount: Potomac and Rappahannock Transportation 
Commission Western Maintenance Facility, $1,000,000
  Intended Recipient of Funds: Prince William County, 1 County Complex, 
Prince William, VA 22192
  Project description and explanation of the request: This funding 
would be used for a PRTC Western Bus Maintenance and Storage Facility 
on the western side of Prince William County. Buses maintained and 
stored in this facility will provide commuter bus service in the I-66 
corridor to the West Falls Church Metro Station or Downtown DC and 
local neighborhood service in Western Prince William County.

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