[Congressional Record Volume 155, Number 159 (Thursday, October 29, 2009)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E2660]
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                          EARMARK DECLARATION

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                             HON. ZACH WAMP

                              of tennessee

                    in the house of representatives

                       Thursday, October 29, 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. 2996, the Fiscal Year 2010 Interior, Environment, and Related 
Agencies Appropriations Act contains the following funding:
  Requesting Member: Rep. Zach Wamp
  Account: National Park Service--Construction
  Legal Name Entity Receiving Funding: Moccasin Bend National 
Archeological District
  Address: Moccasin Bend Road, Chattanooga, Tennessee 37405
  Description of Request: Moccasin Bend National Archeological 
District, a unit of the Chickamauga and Chattanooga National Military 
Park, has a rich and varied cultural history with evidence of 
occupation dating back to the earliest human cultures in North America. 
Moccasin Bend was designated as a unit of the National Park Service to 
preserve the area's rich heritage for future generations. There are no 
facilities for public enjoyment of these nationally significant 
resources. Moccasin Bend National Archeological District received 
$500,000 for design and construction of an Interpretive Center and 
educational exhibits to promote awareness of the archeological 
district.
  Distribution of funding:
  Design development and construction--100%
  Requesting Member: Rep. Zach Wamp
  Account: Environmental Protection Agency--State and Tribal Assistance 
Grant
  Legal Name Requesting Entity: City of Harrogate, Tennessee
  Address: 138 Harrogate Crossing, Harrogate, Tennessee 37752
  Description of Request: The Mayor and City Council of Harrogate 
requested funding to extend a wastewater collection system to the Tri-
State Health and Rehabilitation Center, residences and businesses. 
Upgraded sewer capabilities are critical to support the increasing 
residential and commercial development in Harrogate. The proposed 
expansion will allow residents in the area to have safe, adequate 
wastewater service. The City of Harrogate received $500,000 for the 
wastewater improvements.
  Distribution of funding:
  Construction--83%
  Survey/Fees--1%
  Engineering--6%
  Inspection--3%
  Project Contingency--4%
  Environment Review--1%
  Administration--2%

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