[Congressional Record (Bound Edition), Volume 155 (2009), Part 11]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Pages 15508-15510]
[From the U.S. Government Publishing Office, www.gpo.gov]




                          EARMARK DECLARATION

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                        HON. ROBERT B. ADERHOLT

                               of alabama

                    in the house of representatives

                         Tuesday, June 16, 2009

  Mr. ADERHOLT. 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. 2847, the Commerce, 
Justice, and Science Appropriations Bill:
  Requesting Member: Aderholt
  Bill Number: H.R. 2847
  Account: NASA, CAS
  Legal Name of Requesting Entity: The University of Alabama
  Address of Requesting Entity: The University of Alabama, P.O. Box 
870117, Tuscaloosa, AL 35487
  Description of Request: ``Miniaturized Antennas for Unmanned Aerial 
Vehicles, $350,000.'' The funding will be used to investigate the 
unstable imaging problems existing in UAVs

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camera with novel ferrites & broadband ferrite antennas of unique 
design. The goal is to develop miniature antennas that are capable of 
supporting systems that control the flight of UAVs. Taxpayer 
Justification: Lessons from recent combat experiences show that UAVs 
can improve acquisition & rapid dissemination of intelligence, 
surveillance & reconnaissance data. There is a need to increase the 
amounts of communication bandwidth to utilize the full potential of 
UAVs. The request as submitted to Congressman Aderholt was for 
$1,000,000 with a spending plan of $500,000 for salaries, $100,000 for 
laboratory supplies and materials, $60,000 for equipment rental, 
$40,000 for travel, and $300,000 for equipment.
  Requesting Member: Aderholt
  Bill Number: H.R. 2847
  Account: International Trade Administration
  Legal Name of Requesting Entity: Textile/ Clothing Technology 
Corporation
  Address of Requesting Entity: 5651 Dillard Drive, Cary, NC 27518
  Description of Request: ``Textile Research Programs, $965,000.'' This 
project is for advanced technology R&D, benefiting the sewn products 
and hosiery industry sectors through improved knowledge of body shape 
and the dissemination of said knowledge to improve apparel and hosiery 
fit and comfort for the consumer. Taxpayer Justification: Stemming the 
outflow of jobs and strengthening the apparel and hosiery supply chain 
will provide jobs for workers who may otherwise be displaced, requiring 
public assistance. Two research projects are budgeted, Sustainable 
Strategies for Product Development with a supplies cost of $13,918 and 
Virtual Humans Research with a supplies cost of $28,764, personnel 
costs are $383,619, benefits cost of $101,009, travel cost of $24,589, 
occupancy cost of $162,915, with indirect cost of $250,186.
  Requesting Member: Aderholt
  Bill Number: H.R. 2847
  Account: DOJ, COPS Meth
  Legal Name of Requesting Entity: Etowah County Drug Enforcement Unit, 
Gadsden, AL
  Address of Requesting Entity: Etowah County Drug Enforcement Unit, 27 
Forrest Avenue, Gadsden, AL 35901
  Description of Request: ``Blount, DeKalb, Etowah, Marshall, Marion, 
Morgan, Pickens, Walker, Winston Counties, AL Drug Task Forces Anti-
Methamphetamine Project, $1,500,000.'' The funding would be used to 
help Drug Task Forces across the 4th District of Alabama fight illegal 
drug trafficking and production through training and the purchase of 
equipment. Taxpayer Justification: Drug use and crimes committed in 
association with the use or acquisition of drugs continue to plague the 
United States. This funding will help combat this growing trend.
  These funds will approximately be used for the following: equipment: 
$1,350,000; and personnel: $150,000.
  Requesting Member: Aderholt
  Bill Number: H.R. 2847
  Account: DOJ, COPS Tech
  Legal Name of Requesting Entity: Alabama Department of Corrections 
(ADOC), Montgomery, AL
  Address of Requesting Entity: Alabama Department of Corrections 
(ADOC), 301 South Ripley Street, P.O. Box 301501, Montgomery, AL 36130-
1501
  Description of Request: ``Electronic Training and Security Tools 
(ETAST) Phase III, $250,000.'' The funding would be used to fully 
develop ADOC's 3D virtual environment Situational, Training & 
Awareness Tool for high-risk maximum security correctional facilities 
statewide and optimize planning, training, exercise and real-world 
response operations. Taxpayer Justification: ETAST Phase III is an 
integral part of our Nation's efforts to enhance public safety despite 
critical shortfalls within State budgets and problems retaining 
personnel at correctional facilities.
  These funds will approximately be used for the following: Labor: 
$245,000; Travel: $4,000; Equipment/Supplies/Materials: $500.
  Requesting Member: Aderholt
  Bill Number: H.R. 2847
  Account: DOJ, COPS Tech
  Legal Name of Requesting Entity: City of Albertville, Albertville, AL
  Address of Requesting Entity: City of Albertville, 116 West Main St., 
P.O. Box 1248, Albertville, AL 35950
  Description of Request: ``Public Safety Mobile Data System, 
$1,400,000.'' The full amount of this funding will be used to purchase 
equipment, specifically a mobile data system to enhance public safety 
operations. This system will increase efficiency in daily operations by 
allowing data to be transmitted from the field. Taxpayer Justification: 
This project will further the goals of information sharing and 
collaboration between local public safety agencies.
  Requesting Member: Aderholt
  Bill Number: H.R. 2847
  Account: DOJ, COPS Tech
  Legal Name of Requesting Entity: City of Gadsden, Gadsden, AL
  Address of Requesting Entity: City of Gadsden, 90 Broad Street, P.O. 
Box 267, Gadsden, AL 35902-0267
  Description of Request: ``Law Enforcement and Forensic Science 
Technology and Equipment, $150,000.'' The full amount of this funding 
will be used to purchase needed equipment for an in-house forensic lab. 
Taxpayer Justification: This funding would expedite case resolution, 
trial, and sentencing.
  Requesting Member: Aderholt
  Bill Number: H.R. 2847
  Account: DOJ, COPS Tech
  Legal Name of Requesting Entity: Etowah County Commission, Gadsden, 
AL
  Address of Requesting Entity: Etowah County Commission, 800 Forrest 
Avenue, Suite 113, Gadsden, AL 35901
  Description of Request: ``Interoperable Communications & Centralized 
Dispatch System, $1,000,000.'' The full amount of this funding will be 
used to purchase a new interoperable communications system for the 
county. Taxpayer Justification: This allows for the county to become 
fully compliant with interoperability standards.
  Requesting Member: Aderholt
  Bill Number: H.R. 2847
  Account: DOJ, COPS Tech
  Legal Name of Requesting Entity: Morgan County, AL Commission, 
Decatur, AL
  Address of Requesting Entity: Morgan County, Alabama Commission, 302 
Lee St. N.E., P.O. Box 668, Decatur, Alabama 35602
  Description of Request: ``Mobile Data Terminal Update, $160,000.'' 
The full amount of this funding will be used to replace Mobile Data 
Terminals. Taxpayer Justification: RMS & MDT's keep data for our use 
and make it readily available to be transferred to agencies nationwide 
when needed. Officers have a need for instant access to information, 
including photos. It is important for officer safety both here and 
across the nation and the funding promotes this end.
  Requesting Member: Aderholt
  Bill Number: H.R. 2847
  Account: DOJ, COPS Tech
  Legal Name of Requesting Entity: Town of Hackleburg, Hackleburg, AL
  Address of Requesting Entity: Town of Hackleburg, P.O. Box 279, 314 
1st Avenue, Hackleburg, AL 35564
  Description of Request: ``Police Technology Upgrades, $75,000'' The 
full amount of this funding will be used to upgrade the technology for 
the police department with the latest equipment necessary to serve and 
protect the public and help control the fast growing drug problem in 
the region. Taxpayer Justification: This funding will better equip 
police departments so they can combat crime and drugs.
  Requesting Member: Aderholt
  Bill Number: H.R. 2847
  Account: DOJ, COPS Tech
  Legal Name of Requesting Entity: Alabama District Attorneys 
Association, Montgomery, AL
  Address of Requesting Entity: Alabama District Attorneys Association, 
515 South Perry Street, Montgomery, Alabama 36104
  Description of Request: ``Alabama Computer Forensics Labs, 
$900,000.'' The funding would be used to expand the computer forensic 
lab program and to provide cybersafety training. Taxpayer 
Justification: Since 2006, this program has assisted 75+ outside LEO 
and analyzed over 2000 pieces of electronic evidence in approximately 
851 criminal cases and conducted many cybersafety trainings at schools. 
This funding will build on this program.
  These funds will approximately be used for the following: salaries: 
$575,000.00; benefits: $150,000.00; travel: $20,000.00; equipment: 
$50,000.00; supplies: $35,000.00; additional operating expenses: 
$70,000.00.
  Requesting Member: Aderholt
  Bill Number: H.R. 2847
  Account: DOJ, OJP-Byrne
  Legal Name of Requesting Entity: Auburn University, Auburn, AL
  Address of Requesting Entity: Auburn University, 102 Samford Hall 
Auburn, AL 36849
  Description of Request: ``Auburn University Canine Program, 
$900,000.'' It is my understanding that the funding would be used for 
continuing support of a program to provide Alabama (AL) Law Enforcement 
Organizations (LEO) with state-of-the-art detector-dog team (dog and 
handler) training for enhancing public and, especially, school safety. 
The detector-dog and handler team remain the most capable tool for the 
interdiction of explosive materials and illicit drugs. The capability 
of such teams is entirely dependent upon the quality of the dog, the 
dog's training, and instruction of its handler. This program would make 
available to AL LEO the highest state-of-the-art detector dogs, 
training, and handler instruction.

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AU proposes continuation and expansion of the FY09 program to provide 
AL LEO access to the services of CDTC in order to enhance public and, 
in particular, school safety in AL communities.
  The funds will approximately be used for the following: personnel: 
$405,000; equipment costs (including the costs of acquiring canines): 
$112,000; in-state travel: $81,000; administrative costs: $243,000; and 
sub-contractual support: $59,000.
  Requesting Member: Aderholt
  Bill Number: H.R. 2847
  Account: DOJ, OJP-Byrne
  Legal Name of Requesting Entity: National District Attorneys 
Association, Alexandria, VA
  Address of Requesting Entity: National District Attorneys 
Association, 44 Canal Center Plaza, Suite 110, Alexandria, VA 22314
  Description of Request: ``National Advocacy Center State and Local 
Prosecutors Training Program, $150,000.'' The full amount of this 
funding would be used to develop the curriculum and training materials 
used by the National Advocacy Center to effectively train America's 
prosecutors. This program supports the National District Attorneys 
Association's participation in legal education training at the National 
Advocacy Center. Taxpayer Justification: The NDAA's mission at the NAC 
is to equip the nation's prosecutors with advocacy skills to 
effectively represent their communities and constituents in the 
courtroom in order to ensure community safety.
  Requesting Member: Aderholt
  Bill Number: H.R. 2847
  Account: DOJ, OJP-Byrne
  Legal Name of Requesting Entity: The University of Alabama at 
Birmingham, Birmingham, AL
  Address of Requesting Entity: The University of Alabama at 
Birmingham, 1530 3rd Avenue South, AB 720E, Birmingham, AL 35294
  Description of Request: ``Model State Partnership for Cybercrime and 
Security, $500,000.'' The funding will be used to increase technology 
infrastructure to provide technical assistance to government agencies, 
develop enhancements to existing tools & create new tools to assist law 
enforcement in the fight against cybercrime and cyberterrorism. 
Taxpayer Justification: This initiative will raise the value of the 
Alabama Fusion Center, as a Fusion Center capable of receiving 
cybercrime cases and working them successfully for the benefit of its 
citizens, offloading such work from the Federal government.
  The funds will approximately be used for the following: personnel: 
$250,000; and technology infrastructure: $250,000.
  Requesting Member: Aderholt
  Bill Number: H.R. 2847
  Account: DOJ, OJP-JJ
  Legal Name of Requesting Entity: City of Gadsden, Gadsden, AL
  Address of Requesting Entity: City of Gadsden, 90 Broad Street, P.O. 
Box 267, Gadsden, AL 25902
  Description of Request: ``Helping Families Program, $250,000.'' The 
funding would be used by the Family Success Center of Etowah County to 
work with low income families through continual case management, after-
school programs and family counseling. Taxpayer Justification: The 
Family Success Center in Etowah County strives to reduce the percentage 
of drug and alcohol abuse, promote smoking cessation, increase after-
school tutoring, and improve family well-being through family 
counseling.
  These funds will be used for the following: Case management salary 
and benefits: $52,360; Supplies: $15,000; After school program for 
middle school students: $89,040; Family Counselor salary: $80,000; 
Travel for family counselor (trainings and to meet with client groups): 
$4,000; Co-located rental cost for on-site family counselor office in 
Family Success Center: $9,600.
  Requesting Member: Aderholt
  Bill Number: H.R. 2847
  Account: DOJ, OJP-JJ
  Legal Name of Requesting Entity: United Methodist Children, Selma, AL
  Address of Requesting Entity: United Methodist Children's Home, 1712 
Broad Street, Selma, AL 36702-0830
  Description of Request: ``Security and IT Improvements, $150,000.'' 
The funding would be used to replace patchwork security and information 
technology infrastructure with a state-of-the-art, organization-wide 
network. A modern system allows for seamless care for children as they 
move through the continuum of services we offer. Taxpayer 
Justification: Improves UMCH's ability to support treatment and 
rehabilitative services tailored to the needs of juveniles and their 
families and to prevent and respond to juvenile delinquency and 
victimization.
  These funds will be approximately used for the following: equipment: 
$120,000; and salaries: $30,000.
  Requesting Member: Aderholt
  Bill Number: H.R. 2847
  Account: Reprogramming of DOJ, COPS-Meth
  Legal Name of Requesting Entity: Etowah County Drug Enforcement Unit, 
Gadsden, AL
  Address of Requesting Entity: Etowah County Drug Enforcement Unit, 27 
Forrest Avenue, Gadsden, AL 35901
  Description of Request: ``Anti-Methamphetamine Project, $1,000,000.'' 
The funding would be used to help the DeKalb, Etowah, Marshall, Marion, 
Morgan, Pickens, Walker Counties, AL Drug Task Forces and the Blount 
County Sheriff's Department fight illegal drug trafficking and 
production through training and the purchase of equipment. Taxpayer 
Justification: Drug use and crimes committed in association with the 
use or acquisition of drugs continue to plague the United States. This 
funding will help combat this growing trend.
  These funds will be approximately used for the following: equipment: 
$900,000; and salaries: $100,000.

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