[Congressional Record (Bound Edition), Volume 154 (2008), Part 16] [Extensions of Remarks] [Pages 21901-21902] [From the U.S. Government Publishing Office, www.gpo.gov]EARMARK DECLARATION ______ HON. RODNEY ALEXANDER of louisiana in the house of representatives Wednesday, September 24, 2008 Mr. ALEXANDER. Madam Speaker, pursuant to the Republican Leadership standards on earmarks, I am submitting the following information for publication in the Congressional Record regarding earmarks I received: Congressman Rodney Alexander. H.R. 2638. FEMA State and Local Programs. Tensas Parish Safety Building. The entity to receive funding for this project is Tensas Parish Police Jury, located at 205 Hancock Street, St. Joseph, LA 71366. The $750,000 would be used for constructing a Safety Building across from the Court House. Congressman Rodney Alexander. H.R. 2638. DHP. Department of Defense Brain Injury Rescue and Rehabilitation Project (BIRR). $1,200,000 will go to Louisiana State University Health Sciences Center, located at 433 Bolivar, New Orleans, LA 70112. The funding would be applied to the BIRR program allowing it to demonstrate the ability of Hyperbaric Oxygen to repair brains. Congressman Rodney Alexander. H.R. 2638. AP, N. Advanced Helicopter Emergency Egress Lighting System. The entity to receive $1,600,000 for this project is Stratus Systems Inc., located at 7976 Highway 23, Belle Chasse, LA 70037. The funding would be used to equip a fleet of H-53 helicopters with safety lights on hatches, handles and overhead. The Helicopter Escape Path Lighting program uses the Advanced Helicopter Emergency Egress Lighting System (ADHEELS) to illuminate the hatches, actuation handles, and now the overhead as well, to an intensity that is visible in underwater conditions, which allows trapped crew to find their way out of the rapidly sinking aircraft. The same escape path lighting is actuated in land crash, assisting the crew in rapid escape from a stricken aircraft. This system is superior in performance, reliability, and logistics support to the 1970's system it replaces. ADHEELS represents a significant improvement in installation, operation, [[Page 21902]] maintenance, performance and reliability at a lower cost. The outstanding advantages derive from the use of an advanced electroluminescent technology which requires no aircraft power and is automatically activated by immersion, crash pulse, or excessive tilt. The Navy has recently equipped all SH-60 series helicopters ADHEELS and the results are a resounding success. The program for the H-53 is underway but needs the addition of overhead lighting also applicable to the H-60. The Naval Air Systems Command will procure and install the ADHEELS in the H-53 series aircraft and in the entire fleet of aircraft as this funding becomes available. Installation kits will be bought for each aircraft and installation accomplished through existing support contracts. Congressman Rodney Alexander. H.R. 2638. RDTE, A. Mary Bird Perkins Cancer Center (Note: A Treatment Planning Research Laboratory for High Performance Computing and Radiation Dose Effects). The entity to receive $2,400,000 for this project the Mary Bird Perkins Cancer Center, located at 4950 Essen Lane, Baton Rouge, La 70809. The funding would be used for the development of a Medical Imaging, Treatment, and Treatment Planning Research Laboratory. MBPCC-LSU is supporting the development of a Medical Imaging, Treatment, and Treatment Planning Research Laboratory specifically for monochromatic X-ray beams for use in radiation therapy (e.g. X-ray activated Auger electron therapy) and medical diagnostic imaging. The Department of Defense utilizes this specialty both in the diagnosis and treatment of disease, as well in the research and development of high performance computing, radiation dose, and imaging applications. Working with DOD, LSU-MBPCC will establish a multi-disciplinary Treatment and Treatment Planning Research Laboratory to study a new technology that offers unique promises for monochromatic X-rays in radiation therapy and diagnostic imaging. Monochromatic X-ray activated Auger electron therapy has been shown in some preliminary studies to increase the effective dose to tumors three to five times, by specifically targeting tissue and its DNA, offering potential for sparing normal tissues to a significant degree. It is also believed to offer the potential of providing full radiation dose to the cancer while achieving a significant reduction in dose to normal patient tissues, thereby reducing the side effects of radiotherapy. Congressman Rodney Alexander. H.R. 2638. RDTE, A. Military Nutrition Research: Personnel Readiness and Warfighter Performance. The entity to receive $1,600,000 for this project is the Pennington Biomedical Research Center, located at 6400 Perkins Road, Baton Rouge, LA 70808. The funding would be for ongoing research for military nutrition across all branches of service. This funding is requested for the Pennington Biomedical Research Center for ongoing research to continue the Army's responsibility for military nutrition research across all branches of military service. The work focuses on the improvement of health and performance of the American Armed Forces. PBRC provides laboratory support for the military nutrition division at USARIEM with: (1) analyses of human samples for studies conducted at U.S. Army sites, (2) assessments of energy expenditure and water requirements of soldiers in prolonged field exercise using stable isotopes, (3) nutrition analysis services provided by the nutrient database laboratory, and (4) an imaging center located at PBRC which provides research support for USARIEM and PBRC research studies in nutrient metabolism to sustain readiness and enhance performance. Congressman Rodney Alexander. H.R. 2638. RDTE, AF. Cyber Security Laboratory at Louisiana Tech University. The entity to receive $3,000,000 for this project is Louisiana Tech University, located at P.O. Box 10348, Ruston, LA 71272. Cyber Security Laboratory--This $3 million appropriation provides funding for equipping a new Cyber Security Laboratory to support research and educational efforts in cyber security at Louisiana Tech University. This laboratory is a key component of the recently established Center for Secure Cyberspace (CSC), a collaboration between Louisiana Tech University and Louisiana State University. Funding for the CSC, totaling $8 million, has been provided half-and-half from the Louisiana Board of Regents and the two universities. Researchers are developing core research foundations in evolvable sensor hardware/software and corresponding transformational technologies for the early prediction, detection, and control of anomalous behavior in cyberspace. The CSC has built strategic collaborative relationships between national and international academic and industrial partners, and with the Air Force's Cyberspace Command at Barksdale Air Force Base. Funding for the Cyber Security Laboratory will be appropriately allocated to specialized laboratory equipment, lab modifications, and staff support. Congressman Rodney Alexander. H.R. 2638. RDTE, AF. Remote Suspect Identification. (Classified)--This $3.2 million appropriation provides funding for the United States Air Force Cyberspace Command and the continued development of RSI algorithms. Funding will be utilized exclusively for research and development costs and well as associated administrative costs. Congressman Rodney Alexander. H.R. 2638. RDTE, N. Littoral Battlespace Sensing--Autonomous UUV. The entity to receive $800,000 for this project is C&C Technologies Inc., located at 730 E. Kaliste Saloom Road, Lafayette, LA 70508. The funding would support critical oceanographic data collection and training experience data. Will also continue the use of operational experience to develop metrics for mission planning and personnel requirements to reduce risk and influence future acquisition programs. Neither I nor my spouse has any financial interest in these projects. ____________________