[Congressional Record Volume 155, Number 115 (Tuesday, July 28, 2009)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Pages E2053-E2054]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




                          EARMARK DECLARATION

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                            HON. TIM MURPHY

                            of pennsylvania

                    in the house of representatives

                         Tuesday, July 28, 2009

  Mr. TIM MURPHY of Pennsylvania. 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. 
3326, the Department of Defense Appropriations Act, 2010:
  Requesting Member: Congressman Tim Murphy
  Bill Number: H.R. 3326, the Department of Defense Appropriations Act, 
2010
  Account: 35 0603513N Shipboard System Component Development
  Legal Name of Requesting Entity: Eaton Corporation
  Address of Requesting Entity: 1000 Cherrington Parkway; Moon Twp., 
15009
  Amount: $600,000
  Description of Request: Funding will be used to develop a new 100 amp 
breaker that will complete a family of current limiting AQB circuit 
breakers used in electrical distribution systems onboard Navy combatant 
vessels. The new breaker will save size and weight, will eliminate the 
need for current limiting fuses, and will enhance both the 
survivability of the electrical system and the survivability of the 
ship's mission. The Navy presently uses current limiting electronic 
trip AQB circuit breakers in its electrical distribution systems at the 
250 amp, 400 amp and 800 amp frame sizes. Missing from this family is a 
100 amp frame size breaker. The new 100 amp AQB current limiting 
breaker will eliminate the need to use current limiting fuses and fuse 
bases. This will save about 30% space and weight. Circuit breakers can 
be re-closed after clearing a fault condition in the electrical system 
instead of the present situation wherein fuse units must be physically 
replaced. This enhances the survivability of the electrical system, 
which therefore enhances the survivability of the ship's mission. There 
are also logistic support savings. The funding will be used to 
militarize and shock harden an existing COTS commercial circuit breaker 
and to perform Navy QPL qualification testing.
  I certify that this project does not have a direct and foreseeable 
effect on the pecuniary interests of me or my spouse.

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  I took extreme care to ensure that these projects are well vetted and 
strongly supported. The High-Shock 100 Amp Current Limiting Circuit 
Breaker appropriation is of particular interest to my district and 
importance.
  Requesting Member: Congressman Tim Murphy
  Bill Number: H.R. 3326, the Department of Defense Appropriations Act, 
2010 D
  Account: 50 0603734A Military Engineering Advanced Technology
  Legal Name of Requesting Entity: PPG
  Address of Requesting Entity: 4325 Rosanna Drive; Allison Park, PA 
15101
  Amount: $2,000,000
  Description of Request: The objective of this program is to leverage 
nanotechnology to develop low cost multifunctional materials to be used 
to effectively treat and purify water for potable supply or return of 
wastewater. Water conservation and the demand for clean drinking water 
have and will continue to increase globally and many parts of the world 
are under stress in the ability to supply potable water to the masses. 
Water transportation is a significant logistical burden in the 
deployment of forces in the global war on terror.
  I certify that this project does not have a direct and foreseeable 
effect on the pecuniary interests of me or my spouse.
  I took extreme care to ensure that these projects are well vetted and 
strongly supported. Nanotechnology for Potable Water and Waste 
Treatment appropriation is of particular interest to my district and 
importance.
  Requesting Member: Congressman Tim Murphy
  Bill Number: H.R. 3326, the Department of Defense Appropriations Act, 
2010
  Account: 16 0603123N Force Protection Advanced Technology
  Legal Name of Requesting Entity: Curtiss-Wright
  Address of Requesting Entity: 291 Westec Drive; Mt. Pleasant, PA 
15666
  Amount: $3,600,000
  Description of Request: The Navy has unique requirements for high 
power density, low weight, low distortion and noise, high efficiency, 
high reliability, and reduced maintenance on its next generation 
electric drive ships. The service has been funding development of 
various propulsion motors for years, and has recognized the value of 
concurrently supporting development of the required motor drive to 
maximize system effectiveness. This project would support development 
of an advanced motor drive technology that is projected to improve 
system power density by a factor of 3 to 5 and reduce weight by a 
factor of 3 over commercially available drive systems; and reduce 
system losses approximately 2-3%. High Power Density Motor Drive 
technology is based on proven power conversion techniques that have 
been used for several decades in icebreaker and cruise ship propulsion 
systems. Integration with complimentary Navy motor development efforts 
will open up considerable advantage on the design of a complete Navy 
``system'', optimized for high demands of propulsion. This combination 
of motor drive with ongoing motor technology development will support 
all Navy requirements and enable usage of solid-state power electronic 
motor drives throughout the Navy combatant fleet. Requested FY10 
funding would support design completion, manufacture and subscale proof 
of concept demonstrations of a ship-worthy propulsion motor drive 
system.

  I certify that this project does not have a direct and foreseeable 
effect on the pecuniary interests of me or my spouse.
  I took extreme care to ensure that these projects are well vetted and 
strongly supported within the community. The High Power Density Motor 
Drive appropriation is of particular interest to my district and 
importance.
  Requesting Member: Congressman Tim Murphy
  Bill Number: H.R. 3326, the Department of Defense Appropriations Act, 
2010
  Account: 35 0603513N Shipboard System Component Development
  Legal Name of Requesting Entity: Converteam Inc.
  Address of Requesting Entity: 610 Epsilon Drive; Pittsburgh, PA 15238
  Amount: $2,000,000
  Description of Request: The Integrated Power System Converter (IPSC) 
forms the heart of the Navy initiated Integrated Power System (IPS) 
concept, and this development will provide significant advantages in 
size, weight and cost reduction across all IPS equipment. In addition, 
this system will significantly simplify the insertion of advanced 
weapons. The IPSC consists of power electronics configured to control 
the performance of ship propulsion motors, ship service distribution 
and high power weapons or sensors. Additional funding is required in 
2010 to construct and test a relevant scale prototype, thereby 
increasing the Technology Readiness Level that is required for 
insertion into a Navy Acquisition program.
  I certify that this project does not have a direct and foreseeable 
effect on the pecuniary interests of me or my spouse.
  I took extreme care to ensure that these projects are well vetted and 
strongly supported within the community. The Integrated Power System 
Converter (IPSC) appropriation is of particular interest to my district 
and importance.
  Requesting Member: Congressman Tim Murphy
  Bill Number: H.R. 3326, the Department of Defense Appropriations Act, 
2010
  Account: 172 0708045A End Item Industrial Preparedness Activities
  Legal Name of Requesting Entity: National Center for Defense 
Manufacturing and Machining (NCDMM)
  Address of Requesting Entity: 1600 Technology Way; LaTrobe, PA 15650
  Amount: $2,000,000
  Description of Request: NCDMM was established in 2003 to address the 
DoD need for manufacturing expertise to reduce overall defense program 
costs (initial development and sustainability costs). NCDMM identifies 
specific defense manufacturing operations for improvement and 
implements more modern technology, resulting in reduced costs, shorter 
lead times and/or enhanced quality of manufactured components. While 
working with government facilities and large defense companies, 
outsourcing opportunities arise which are directed to the NCDMM 
Manufacturing Consortium, consisting primarily of local shops in 
Western Pennsylvania. Funding will cover four primary core activities 
including: 1) support of the Manufacturing Consortium and the VOICe 
program, which receives no other funding; 2) supplement training 
programs, which benefit local shops and the U.S. industrial base in 
general; 3) provide for overhead and management of the organization; 
and 4) remaining funding will be directed to the NCDMM annual Project 
Call that enables NCDMM to find new opportunities and engage with new 
DoD customers.
  I certify that this project does not have a direct and foreseeable 
effect on the pecuniary interests of me or my spouse.
  I took extreme care to ensure that these projects are well vetted and 
strongly supported within the community. The National Center for 
Defense Manufacturing and Machining appropriation is of particular 
interest to my district and importance to my constituents.

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