[Congressional Record Volume 155, Number 182 (Monday, December 7, 2009)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E2896]
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                          EARMARK DECLARATION

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                            HON. JERRY LEWIS

                             of california

                    in the house of representatives

                        Monday, December 7, 2009

  Mr. LEWIS of California. Madam Speaker, I am submitting the 
following: in regards to my bill, H.R. 1854 to amend the Water 
Resources Development Act of 1992 to modify an environmental 
infrastructure project for Big Bear Lake, California.
  Agency: Army Corps of Engineers
  Legal Name of Requesting Entity: Big Bear Department of Water and 
Power
  Address of Requesting Entity: 41972 Garstin Drive, Big Bear Lake, CA 
92315
  Description of Request: The city of Big Bear Lake delivers its 
potable water from 70 year old 2-inch diameter pipes that have led to 
declining water quality at the faucet, massive unaccounted for water 
loss, and most dangerously--low water pressure.
  Because of this lack of water pressure the city does not have the 
capability to effectively fight a fire of size within city boundaries. 
Big Bear exists within the San Bernardino National Forest one of the 
most high risk zones for wildfire in the State of California. It has 
also led to rampant power consumption to move water through the system 
making Big Bear Lake the second highest rate payer in the region.
  This bill will modify an existing authorization for Big Bear 
Department of Water and Power and reduce the previously authorized 
amount by $3,000,000.
  Amount: $9,000,000

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