[Congressional Record Volume 155, Number 141 (Friday, October 2, 2009)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E2439]
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                          EARMARK DECLARATION

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                             HON. ZACH WAMP

                              of tennessee

                    in the house of representatives

                        Friday, October 2, 2009

  Mr. WAMP. Madam Speaker, as a leader on earmark reform, I am 
committed to protecting taxpayers' money and providing greater 
transparency and a fully accountable process. The Conference Report on 
H.R. 3183, The Fiscal Year 2010 Energy and Water Appropriations Act 
contains the following funding:
  Requesting Member: Rep. Zach Wamp
  Account: U.S. Corp of Engineers--Construction
  Legal Name Requesting Entity: U.S. Corp of Engineers--Nashville 
District
  Address: U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, Nashville District at 110 9th 
Avenue South, Nashville, Tennessee
  Description of Request: The Chickamauga Lock is a major economic 
engine in the Tennessee Valley region. Commodities passing through the 
lock have origins and destinations in 17 states in the South, Midwest 
and Mid-Atlantic regions, traveling an average 1,400 miles. Over the 
last several years, 2.5 million tons passed through the lock annually, 
and the forecasted traffic demand is expected to grow considerably. The 
U.S. Army Corps of Engineers indicates that replacement of the existing 
lock is far more economical than continuing costly maintenance and 
repair. Funding in the amount of $1 million is included for the U.S. 
Army Corps of Engineers, to replace the Chickamauga Lock.
  Distribution of funding: Construction 100%
  Requesting Member: Rep. Zach Wamp
  Account: U.S. Corp of Engineers--Operations and Maintenance
  Legal Name Requesting Entity: U.S. Corp of Engineers--Nashville 
District
  Address: U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, Nashville District at 110 9th 
Avenue South, Nashville, Tennessee
  Description of Request: The current Chickamauga Lock has been in 
operation on the Tennessee River since 1940 and is a major economic 
engine in the Tennessee Valley region. As use of the lock is 
increasing, the infrastructure is severely aging, jeopardizing its 
ability to support additional traffic loads. An extensive maintenance 
program, well beyond what is normally conducted, is underway to extend 
the life of the current lock until the replacement lock can be built. 
Funding in the amount of $3.775 million is required for the U.S. Army 
Corps of Engineers to fix and replace gates, pumps, piping and tension 
connections to the guide wall.
  Distribution of funding: Maintenance 100%

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