[Congressional Record Volume 155, Number 113 (Friday, July 24, 2009)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E1968]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




                          EARMARK DECLARATION

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                             HON. DON YOUNG

                               of alaska

                    in the house of representatives

                        Thursday, July 23, 2009

  Mr. YOUNG of Alaska. 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 Appropriations bill.
  Project Name: Airport Apron Expansion, Wasilla, AK
  Bill Number: H.R. 3288
  Department of Transportation
  Legal name and address of entity receiving earmark: City of Wasilla, 
290 E. Herning Ave, Wasilla, AK 99654
  Description of how the money will be spent and why the use of federal 
taxpayer funding is justified:
  This project will add apron space for 20 aircraft tie-down spaces and 
2 lease lots for hangar space. This project has been designed and is 
ready to bid. This project follows a series of apron extensions over 
the last 4 years to improve general aviation service to the area, in 
accordance with the City's Airport Master Plan that has been approved 
by the FAA.
  Appropriated Amount: $500,000
  Detailed Finance Plan: Construction: $500,000
  Project Name: Anchorage People Mover
  Bill Number: H.R. 3288
  Department of Transportation
  Legal name and address of entity receiving earmark: Municipality of 
Anchorage 3650A E. Tudor Road Anchorage, AK 99507
  Description of how the money will be spent and why the use of federal 
taxpayer funding is justified:
  This project will provide renovation, construction and improvement 
capital needed to improve reliability and efficiency of public transit 
within the Municipality of Anchorage. People Mover provides more than 
4,000,000 annual passenger trips, transporting people to work, medical 
appts, school, and recreation.
  Appropriated Amount: $750,000
  Detailed Finance Plan:
  Capital Renovation, Construction and Improvements: $750,000

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