[Congressional Record Volume 155, Number 115 (Tuesday, July 28, 2009)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Pages E2031-E2032]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




                          EARMARK DECLARATION

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                          HON. ANDER CRENSHAW

                               of florida

                    in the house of representatives

                         Tuesday, July 28, 2009

  Mr. CRENSHAW. Madam Speaker, I submit documentation consistent with 
the Republican Earmark Standards.
  Requesting Member: Congressman Ander Crenshaw
  Bill Number: H.R. 3326--Department of Defense Appropriations Act, 
2010
  Account: RDTE, N
  Legal Name of Receiving Entity: Orion Solutions, LLC
  Address of Receiving Entity: 7545 Centurion Parkway, Suite 403, 
Jacksonville, FL 32256
  Description of Request: I have secured $2,000,000 in funding in H.R. 
3326 in the RDTE, N Account for the Low Frequency Active Towed Sonar 
System (LFATS) Organic ASW Capability.
  The purpose of this funding would be used to support the purchase of 
a Low Frequency Active Towed Sonar System (LFATS) to complete 
demonstration of critical Anti-Submarine Warfare (ASW) advancements and 
improvements.
  This is a valuable use of taxpayer funds because the Chief of Naval 
Operations (CNO) has stated that Anti-Submarine Warfare (ASW) is his 
number one priority. ASW is critical to defend the sea base and assure 
access to and within the littorals in the face of the proliferation of 
quiet, technologically advanced submarines in the hands of nations that 
might choose to deny us freedom of the seas. This program provides the 
potential for key advancements in the area of ASW and works towards the 
CNO's highest priority.
  There are no matching funds required for this project.
  Requesting Member: Congressman Ander Crenshaw
  Bill Number: H.R. 3326--Department of Defense Appropriations Act, 
2010
  Account: RDTE, N
  Legal Name of Receiving Entity: Goodrich Engineered Polymer Products
  Address of Receiving Entity: 6061 Goodrich Boulevard, Jacksonville, 
FL 32226
  Description of Request: I have secured $2,000,000 in funding in H.R. 
3326 in the RDTE, N Account for the Advanced Manufacturing for 
Submarine Bow Domes and Rubber Boots project.
  The purpose of this funding would be used to develop an out-of-
autoclave (OOA) material systems and processing techniques to fabricate 
a submarine sonar bow dome and the associated rubber boot without the 
need for an autoclave.
  This is a valuable use of taxpayer funds because developing advanced 
manufacturing techniques for submarine bow domes and boots provides a 
new opportunity to further drive down the cost of submarine 
construction. An approved out of autoclave material system will provide 
greater manufacturing flexibility while maintaining stringent 
reliability and quality requirements. Additionally, removal of the 
autoclave from the manufacturing process allows the fabrication of 
domes and rubber boots for larger submarines like the replacement SSBN.
  There are no matching funds required for this project.
  Requesting Member: Congressman Ander Crenshaw
  Bill Number: H.R. 3326--Department of Defense Appropriations Act, 
2010
  Account: RDTE, N
  Legal Name of Receiving Entity: OTO Melara North America, Inc.
  Address of Receiving Entity: 1625 I St. NW., Washington, DC 20006
  Description of Request: I have secured $2,000,000 in funding in H.R. 
3326 in the RDTE, N Account for the 76mm Swarmbuster Capability 
project.
  The purpose of this funding would be to integrate the highly accurate 
fire control information from the MK 15 Close-In Weapons Systems with 
the high rate of fire, medium caliber, 76mm gun on FFG-7 class ships to 
provide FFG-7 class ships with protection against high-speed 
maneuvering surface threat.
  This is a valuable use of taxpayer funds because it would be used to 
integrate the highly accurate fire control information from the MK 15 
Close-In Weapons Systems with the high rate of fire, medium caliber, 
76mm gun on FFG-7 class ships to provide FFG-7 class and possibly other 
Navy ships with a protection against high-speed maneuvering surface 
threat.
  There are no matching funds required for this project.
  Requesting Member: Congressman Ander Crenshaw
  Bill Number: H.R. 3326--Department of Defense Appropriations Act, 
2010
  Account: RDTE, DW
  Legal Name of Receiving Entity: L-3 Communications
  Address of Receiving Entity: 13000 Route 73, Marlton, NJ 08053
  Description of Request: I have secured $1,000,000 in funding in H.R. 
3326 in the RDTE, DW Account for the Low Cost Stabilized Turret 
project.
  The purpose of this funding would be to develop a small (less than 15 
lbs) Electro-Optical/Infrared (EO/IR) turret for use on low-cost 
expendable unmanned aerial vehicles.
  This is a valuable use of taxpayer funds because the Force Protection 
Task Force has a requirement for a low cost autonomous surveillance of 
designated areas. Low Cost Stabilized Turret will provide a light 
weight, low cost solution for a flexible, efficient payload that is 
consistent with this requirement and the warfighter's needs, yet in a 
cost range consistent with the concept of expendable systems.
  There are no matching funds required for this project.
  Requesting Member: Congressman Ander Crenshaw
  Bill Number: H.R. 3326--Department of Defense Appropriations Act, 
2010
  Account: RDTE, A
  Legal Name of Receiving Entity: University of North Florida
  Address of Receiving Entity: 1 UNF Drive, Jacksonville, FL 32224
  Description of Request: I have secured $4,000,000 in funding in H.R. 
3326 in the RDTE, A Account for the Ruggedized Military Laptop Fuel 
Cell Power Supply project.
  The purpose of this funding would be to develop, demonstrate and 
prototype a ruggedized Direct Methanol Fuel Cell (DMFC) powered laptop 
power supply.
  This project is a benefit to DOD because it addresses urgent military 
requirements for extended-run power and offers spin-off potential for 
other products such as unattended ground sensors, handheld devises, 
GPS, and micro air vehicles. It will reduce reliance on batteries and 
greatly simplify supply chain for military field electronics.
  There are no matching funds required for this project.
  Requesting Member: Congressman Ander Crenshaw
  Bill Number: H.R. 3326--Department of Defense Appropriations Act, 
2010
  Account: RDTE, A
  Legal Name of Receiving Entity: Nanotherapeutics
  Address of Receiving Entity: 13859 Progress Boulevard, Alachua, FL 
32615
  Description of Request: I have secured $2,000,000 in funding in H.R. 
3326 in the RDTE, A Account for the Anti-Microbial Bone Graft Product 
project.
  The purpose of this funding would be to evaluate the ability to 
expedite the healing of open tibia and femoral fractures among injured 
U.S. soldiers thus preventing death or further injury from infections.
  This is a valuable use of taxpayer funds because it would be used to 
evaluate the ability to expedite the healing of open tibia and femoral 
fractures among injured U.S. soldiers thus preventing death or further 
injury from infections. According to the U.S. Army Institute of 
Surgical Research, open fractures account for approximately 20 percent 
of all combat-related injuries in soldiers. Infection presents an 
enormous surgical challenge and leads to considerable loss of life. 
And, despite meticulous treatment, these fractures cause complications 
that can threaten the viability of the limb and even the life of the 
patient.
  There are no matching funds required for this project.

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