[Congressional Record (Bound Edition), Volume 155 (2009), Part 13]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Pages 18241-18242]
[From the U.S. Government Publishing Office, www.gpo.gov]




                          EARMARK DECLARATION

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                          HON. ROBERT E. LATTA

                                of ohio

                    in the house of representatives

                         Friday, July 17, 2009

  Mr. LATTA. 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. 3183, the Energy and 
Water Development and Related Agencies Appropriations Act, 2010.
  Requesting Member: Congressman Robert E. Latta
  Bill Number: H.R. 3183, the Energy and Water Development and Related 
Agencies Appropriations Act, 2010
  Account: U.S. Army Corps of Engineers; Section 205
  Legal Name of Requesting Entity: The Village of Ottawa
  Address of Requesting Entity: 136 North Oak Street, Ottawa, OH 45875
  Description of Request: $217,000 for the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers 
for funding regarding the Village of Ottawa Flood Control and 
Mitigation Reconnaissance and Feasibility Studies. Funding would be 
used to complete the Section 205 Feasibility Study of flood risk 
management plans for the Blanchard River at Ottawa, Ohio. The funding 
would fulfill the Federal share needed to complete the Feasibility 
Study. In addition, the funds would be used to begin the design and 
implementation following the Section 205 Feasibility Study of flood 
risk management plans for the Blanchard River at Village of Ottawa, 
Ohio. I certify that neither I nor my spouse has any financial interest 
in this project.
  Requesting Member: Congressman Robert E. Latta
  Bill Number: H.R. 3183, the Energy and Water Development and Related 
Agencies Appropriations Act, 2010
  Account: U.S. Army Corps of Engineers; Section 205
  Legal Name of Requesting Entity: The Village of Findlay
  Address of Requesting Entity: 518 Dorney Plaza, Room 310, Findlay, OH 
45840
  Description of Request: $248,000 for the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers 
for funding regarding the Village of Findlay Flood Control and 
Mitigation Reconnaissance and Feasibility Studies. Funding would be 
used to complete the Section 205 Feasibility Study of flood risk 
management plans for the Blanchard River at Findlay, Ohio. The funding 
would fulfill the Federal share needed to complete the Feasibility 
Study. In addition, the funds would be used to begin the design and 
implementation following the Section 205 Feasibility Study of flood 
risk management plans for the Blanchard River at Findlay, Ohio. I 
certify that neither I nor my spouse has any financial interest in this 
project.
  Requesting Member: Congressman Robert E. Latta
  Bill Number: H.R. 3183, the Energy and Water Development and Related 
Agencies Appropriations Act, 2010
  Account: U.S. Army Corps of Engineers; Construction; Ohio 
Environmental Infrastructure OH
  Legal Name of Requesting Entity: Village of Polk, Ashland County, 
Ohio
  Address of Requesting Entity: 200 East Congress Street, P.O. Box 206, 
Polk, OH 44866
  Description of Request: $400,000 for the design, construction, and 
operation of a centralized collection and treatment system. The Village 
is under Ohio EPA Findings and Orders

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to address a large number of failing household septic systems in the 
Village. The collection will consist of a combination gravity/pressure 
sewer system, potentially two (2) lift stations, 50,000 gallons per day 
(gpd) average daily design flow (ADF) package extended aeration 
wastewater treatment plant suitable for direct discharge to Katotawa 
Creek. The existing on-lot systems will be demolished when the 
replacement system is available. The Village has 357 residents, with 
129 homes and businesses. A recent income survey conducted by the Ohio 
Rural Community Assistance Program confirmed that the Village's Median 
Household Income has dropped significantly since the last census, and 
is now only $35,000. An earlier survey conducted in 2007 also showed 
that the Village qualifies for CDBG funding with a Low-to-Moderate-
Income (LMI) percentage over 60%. USDA Rural Development has advised 
the Village it needs to obtain additional grants in order to be funded 
by their program. Design engineering is underway. I certify that 
neither I nor my spouse has any financial interest in this project.
   Requesting Member: Congressman Robert E. Latta
  Bill Number: H.R. 3183, the Energy and Water Development and Related 
Agencies Appropriations Act, 2010
  Account: U.S. Army Corps of Engineers; Construction; Ohio 
Environmental Infrastructure OH
  Legal Name of Requesting Entity: Village of Risingsun, Northwestern 
Water and Sewer District, Wood County, Ohio
  Address of Requesting Entity: 12560 Middleton Pike, Bowling Green, 
Ohio 43402
  Description of Request: $400,000 for extension of a public water main 
to provide fire protection and drinking water to the residents of 
Risingsun, Ohio. The Village of Risingsun & US 23 corridor, including 
Lakota School, relies on private wells for water supply. Recent testing 
of groundwater indicates petroleum hydrocarbon contamination in several 
area wells. This project will greatly impact the environment by 
improving drinking water and fire protection in the Village and 
surrounding area. I certify that neither I nor my spouse has any 
financial interest in this project.
  Requesting Member: Congressman Robert E. Latta
  Bill Number: H.R. 3183, the Energy and Water Development and Related 
Agencies Appropriations Act, 2010
  Account: U.S. Department of Energy; Energy Efficiency and Renewable 
Energy
  Legal Name of Requesting Entity: Bowling Green State University
  Address of Requesting Entity: 106 University Hall, Bowling Green, OH 
43403
  Description of Request: $1,000,000 for the Coastal Ohio Wind Project: 
Removing Barriers to Great Lakes Offshore Wind Energy Development. 
Funding would be used to support a workforce for Bowling Green State 
University to undertake the design parameter data gathering while the 
University of Toledo undertakes development of the advanced concept 
offshore Wind Turbine Generators (WTG). The long term goal is to reduce 
the cost of installation, operation and maintenance of WTG's on Lake 
Erie, in order to jumpstart offshore development of the Great Lakes and 
to support the transition from rust-belt to green-belt manufacturing. 
The project will build on a proven two bladed, teetered hub WTG design. 
This phase of the project will design a foundation and tower structure 
capable of surviving the severe wind, wave and ice loading conditions 
on Lake Erie. I certify that neither I nor my spouse has any financial 
interest in this project.

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