[Congressional Record Volume 155, Number 116 (Wednesday, July 29, 2009)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Pages E2065-E2066]
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                          EARMARK DECLARATION

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                            HON. JOE WILSON

                           of south carolina

                    in the house of representatives

                        Wednesday, July 29, 2009

  Mr. WILSON of South Carolina. 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--Department of Defense Appropriations Act, 2010.
  Requesting Member: Congressman Joe Wilson
  Bill Number: H.R. 3326--Department of Defense Appropriations Act, 
2010
  Account: Other Procurement, Air Force
  Legal Name of Requesting Entity: South Carolina Air National Guard
  Address of Requesting Entity: McEntire JNGB, 1325 South Carolina Rd., 
Eastover, SC 29044
  Description of Request: I have secured $1,500,000 for the South 
Carolina Air National Guard Eagle Vision Upgrade. Eagle Vision (EV) is 
a USAF mobile satellite imagery collection and processing system 
assigned to the SC ANG that will be used as a war time resource in the 
war on terrorism as well as a counter drug and Homeland Security asset 
in the United States. Funding would upgrade the EV system at McEntire 
JNGB to include a 1 meter infrared capability. Emergency planners and 
responders would be able to look through clouds and smoke with infrared 
enabling them to plan responses during an emergency instead of reacting 
afterward. Matching funds are not applicable. I certify that neither I 
nor my spouse has any financial interest in this project.
  Requesting Member: Congressman Joe Wilson
  Bill Number: H.R. 3326--Department of Defense Appropriations Act, 
2010
  Account: Research, Development, Test, and Evaluation, Army
  Legal Name of Requesting Entity: South Carolina Research Authority
  Address of Requesting Entity: 1330 Lady Street, # 503, Columbia, SC 
29201
  Description of Request: I have secured $2,500,000 for the South 
Carolina Research Authority's Highly Integrated Production for 
Expediting Reset (HIPER). The funding will drive downstream 
efficiencies in manufacturing and quality inspection by enabling the 
utilization of laser scanning technology to significantly shorten the 
time and lower the cost for resetting and modernizing the military's 
small arms and crew-served weapons. HIPER will implement a program 
which ensures the provision of the best and safest weaponry to the 
warfighter and in the quickest and most efficient way, by replacing 
parts and resetting weapons more quickly and at reduced cost. This will 
help keep our troops safe and fully equipped with the optimum defense 
mechanisms they need to effectively complete their

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missions, while using cutting-edge technology to reduce costs and lower 
wait times. To achieve this goal SCRA will be relying on industry and 
government partners in numerous states, resulting in employment 
sustained and created via manufacturing and research requirements. 
Matching funds are not applicable. I certify that neither I nor my 
spouse has any financial interest in this project.
  Requesting Member: Congressman Joe Wilson
  Bill Number: H.R. 3326--Department of Defense Appropriations Act, 
2010
  Account: Research, Development, Test, and Evaluation, Army
  Legal Name of Requesting Entity: Lifeblood Medical
  Address of Requesting Entity: 10120 Two Notch Road, Suite 2, 
Columbia, South Carolina 29223
  Description of Request: I have secured $2,000,000 for the Lifeblood 
Medical's Human Organ and Tissue Preservation Technology (HOTPT). 
Funding will be used to continue and advance studies for Oxygen 
Therapeutics and Extending Room Temperature Organ Preservation so that 
the technology can be brought to FDA for approval. The use of funds is 
justified due to the potential of finding the first approved oxygen 
therapeutics which will solve the world issue of a lack of donated 
blood for trauma, military and casualty use. The use of funds is 
justified so that the supply of organs for transplantation can 
adequately meet the demand through extending the preservation time at 
room temperature. Large animal studies have proven successful in both 
oxygen therapeutics and organ preservation. Prior DoD funds have also 
proven that the Lifeblood technology can reverse cell damage and render 
organs that are labeled untransplantable into an acceptable organ for 
donation and transplantation. Matching funds will be provided by cash 
on hand, licensing fee revenues, and product sales. I certify that 
neither I nor my spouse has any financial interest in this project.
  Requesting Member: Congressman Joe Wilson
  Bill Number: H.R. 3326--Department of Defense Appropriations Act, 
2010
  Account: Procurement, Defense Wide
  Legal Name of Requesting Entity: FN Manufacturing, LLC
  Address of Requesting Entity: 797 Old Clemson Road, Columbia, SC 
29229-4203
  Description of Request: I have secured $2,500,000 for FN 
Manufacturing to continue production of the Special Operations Combat 
Assault Rifle (SCAR). The SCAR was selected after a full and open 
competition. It meets validated US SOCOM requirements for a 21st 
Century modular battle rifle available in 5.56 mm and 7.62 mm, and with 
Close Quarter Battle, Long-Range, and Sniper variants. Federal/taxpayer 
funding of the SCAR program will provide US Special Operations Forces 
with a far more effective and reliable combat rifle than the current M-
4/M-16 family of rifles. In its various modular configurations, the 
SCAR will replace five different rifles now in use, greatly reducing 
the need for maintenance and logistics support and associated costs. 
Matching funds are not applicable. I certify that neither I nor my 
spouse has any financial interest in this project.
  Requesting Member: Congressman Joe Wilson
  Bill Number: H.R. 3326--Department of Defense Appropriations Act, 
2010
  Account: Research, Development, Test, and Evaluation, Army
  Legal Name of Requesting Entity: Advanced Technology Institute
  Address of Requesting Entity: 5300 International Blvd., North 
Charleston, SC 29418
  Description of Request: I have secured $3,000,000 for Advanced 
Technology Institute to continue the Vanadium Technology Program. The 
Vanadium Technology Program funds the research, development and 
prototype-testing necessary to implement vanadium alloyed steel into 
warfighter protection and mobility. This funding builds on successes 
accomplished previously which include: reductions in weight, 
fabrication cost, and welding costs of 21%, 10%, and 53% respectively, 
leading to a smaller, higher-performing vanadium steel trailer design 
for the Army/Marine Joint Light Tactical Vehicle System; a longer span 
temporary bridge, designed by the Army Corps of Engineers and the 
University of South Carolina, to bridge road gaps in combat regions 
like Iraq; and, a new class of lighter, longer span trusses and joists, 
based on vanadium hot rolled steel angle shapes, have been developed 
and laboratory tested. Matching funds are not applicable. I certify 
that neither I nor my spouse has any financial interest in this 
project.
  Requesting Member: Congressman Joe Wilson
  Bill Number: H.R. 3326--Department of Defense Appropriations Act, 
2010
  Account: Aircraft Procurement, Army
  Legal Name of Requesting Entity: South Carolina Army National Guard
  Address of Requesting Entity: 1 National Guard Rd, Columbia, SC 29201
  Description of Request: I have secured $3,000,000 for the South 
Carolina Army National Guard Vibration Management Enhancement Program 
(VMEP). This funding will continue fielding this proven capability on 
the Army National Guard's AH-64, CH-47, and UH-60 helicopter fleets. 
VMEP collects and utilizes information derived from onboard sensors to 
indicate the state and health of the helicopter drive system and 
rotational components. VMEP enabled the SCARNG to realize a total 
savings in parts costs over a 12-month period of $1.4 million, as well 
as an increase in mission capable rates. These funds would ensure that 
the South Carolina Army National Guard aviation program stays in the 
forefront of embedded technology doctrine. Matching funds are not 
applicable. I certify that neither I nor my spouse has any financial 
interest in this project.
  Requesting Member: Congressman Joe Wilson
  Bill Number: H.R. 3326--Department of Defense Appropriations Act, 
2010
  Account: Research, Development, Test, and Evaluation, Defense Wide
  Legal Name of Requesting Entity: Two Stroke International
  Address of Requesting Entity: 8 Schein Loop, Beaufort, SC 29906
  Description of Request: I have secured $1,900,000 for the Non-
Gasoline Burning Outboard Engine. The Navy SEAL's currently use a 30 hp 
and 55 hp engine on their Combat Rubber Raiding Crafts. This effort is 
focused on the 30 hp engine. The program name for this outboard motor 
project is ``Phoenix.'' The team broke down the existing motor to 
multiple elements; ignition system; carburetion; exhaust and intake 
silencing, lower unit, control apparatus, and enclosure cover. The goal 
of this effort is to provide the SEAL's with an advanced outboard 
reconnaissance engine that would burn multiple fuels (JP grades, gas, 
diesel, alcohol). It will be quiet for stealthy operations, have an 
extended fuel range using a microwave ignition system currently in 
development, and a lower unit that allows it to go through mud and kelp 
without harming the engine. Additionally the engine will take advantage 
of the newest technology to be resistant to salt water that make the 
engines last longer, decrease weight and increase range. I certify that 
neither I nor my spouse has any financial interest in this project.

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