[Congressional Record Volume 156, Number 17 (Thursday, February 4, 2010)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E152]
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                          EARMARK DECLARATION

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                            HON. JOE WILSON

                           of south carolina

                    in the house of representatives

                       Thursday, February 4, 2010

  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: O&M, Air National Guard
  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 $2,160,000 for the South 
Carolina Air National Guard Controlled Humidity Protection. CHP will be 
used to control humidity in aviation support facilities that house 
spare parts, tools, support and test equipment, munitions, and weapons. 
Traditional methods of corrosion control primarily mitigate the effect 
of moisture by employing corrective technologies to counteract existing 
corrosion damage. Such corrective methods are expensive, time 
consuming, and create additional serious challenges such as excess 
hazardous materials and hazardous waste. The most cost effective 
solution to the corrosion problem is through prevention, not 
correction. 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: AGY Holding Corporation
  Address of Requesting Entity: 2556 Wagener Rd., Aiken, SC 29801
  Description of Request: I have secured $1,600,000 for the AGY Holding 
Corporation's Next Generation High Strength Glass Fibers for Ballistic 
Armor Applications. This program accelerates the development of next 
generation high strength glass fibers used in composite armoring 
materials. This means lighter, stronger composite vehicle armor without 
sacrificing the ballistic protection needed to maximize soldier 
survivability. Additionally, this program supports the domestic 
industrial base for armor materials production. Some of the glass fiber 
used in composite vehicle armors is manufactured outside the U.S. 
Developing the next generation high strength glass fibers at AGY will 
reduce dependency on foreign sources for a critical material, and also 
save U.S. jobs. Next generation high strength glass fibers can also be 
utilized by the commercial sector to lighten and improve armoring used 
on law enforcement vehicles and armored bank cars, resulting in better 
protection for personnel, improved fuel economy, and reduced emissions. 
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: XRD Inc. (XRDi)
  Address of Requesting Entity: 103 Industrial Village Rd., Beaufort, 
SC 29906
  Description of Request: I have secured $1,600,000 for XRDi's Tactical 
Unmanned Aerial Vehicle (UAV) Heavy Fuel Engine. Funding would be use 
for implementing XRDi's lightweight military fuel engine for a Tactical 
UAV Heavy Fuel Engine program. The scope would include building 
sufficient engines to flight test and evaluate this technology for use 
in the U.S. Military environment. The funding would support economic 
development in the region and create more jobs for Beaufort, South 
Carolina by replacing an engine that is currently purchased from a 
foreign entity and is not heavy fuel capable. The funds would also 
support further development, design, and implementation of the 
manufacturing process to build this engine to military standards and 
support criteria. Matching funds are not applicable. I certify that 
neither I nor my spouse has any financial interest in this project.

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