[Congressional Record Volume 155, Number 165 (Friday, November 6, 2009)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E2745]
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                          EARMARK DECLARATION

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                        HON. J. GRESHAM BARRETT

                           of south carolina

                    in the house of representatives

                        Friday, November 6, 2009

  Mr. BARRETT 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 the 
House passed version of the Conference Report 111-316, to accompany 
H.R. 2996.
  Requesting Member: Congressman J. Gresham Barrett
  Bill Number: H.R. 2996
  Provision: Division A, EPA, STAG Water and Wastewater Infrastructure 
Project
  Legal Name of Requesting Entity: Laurens Commission of Public Works
  Address of Requesting Entity: 212 Church Street, Laurens, SC 29630
  Description of Request: The purpose of this appropriation is to 
provide $300,000 to be used for the design and construction of a half 
million gallon water storage tank, and associated water distribution 
system upgrades. The construction will also include approximately 10 
miles of 12 inch water main and a booster pump station. This water 
distribution system upgrade will provide additional potable, industrial 
and fire water supply to the surrounding areas. I certify that neither 
I nor my spouse has any financial interest in this project.

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