[Congressional Record (Bound Edition), Volume 155 (2009), Part 5]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Pages 5887-5891]
[From the U.S. Government Publishing Office, www.gpo.gov]




                          EARMARK DECLARATION

                                 ______
                                 

                           HON. HAROLD ROGERS

                              of kentucky

                    in the house of representatives

                      Wednesday, February 25, 2009

  Mr. ROGERS of Kentucky. Madam Speaker, pursuant to the House 
Republican standards on congressionally-directed funding, I am 
submitting the following information for publication in the 
Congressional Record regarding funding included in H.R. 1105, the 
Omnibus Appropriations Act of 2009.
  Requesting Member: Congressman Harold Rogers
  Bill Number: H.R. 1105
  Account: Department of Justice, Office of Justice Programs--Byrne 
Discretionary Grants
  Legal Name of Recipient: Operation UNITE
  Address of Recipient: 2292 South Highway 27, Somerset, KY 42501
  Description of Request: Provide $4,450,000 in directed funding to 
Operation UNITE, a comprehensive program to combat the scourge of drug 
abuse in southern and eastern Kentucky by coordinating federal, state 
and local efforts in law enforcement, treatment and education. 
Operation UNITE has arrested 2,939 drug dealers and removed over $8.4 
million worth of drugs off the street, including 83,426 prescription 
pills, 450 pounds of marijuana, 14 pounds of meth and 20 pounds of 
cocaine. Over 1,890 non-violent offenders have participated in UNITE-
funded drug courts, and more than 1,360 individuals grappling with 
addiction have received vouchers for treatment. Funding in FY09 will be 
used to continue vital enforcement activities, effective treatment 
programs partnered with local governments, community organizations and 
faith-based groups, as well as expand an intensive education program to 
warn school children of the dangers of drug abuse.
  Requesting Member: Congressman Harold Rogers
  Bill Number: H.R. 1105
  Account: NOAA--Operations, Research and Facilities
  Legal Name of Recipient: Eastern Kentucky PRIDE, Inc.
  Address of Recipient: 2292 South Highway 27, Somerset, KY 42501
  Description of Request: Provide $1,000,000 in directed funding for 
Eastern Kentucky PRIDE, Inc., the first initiative specifically created 
to solve severe environmental degradation problems in southern and 
eastern Kentucky. PRIDE, a non-profit organization, unites citizens 
with the resources of federal, state and local governments in order to 
improve water quality in the region, clean up illegal trash dumps and 
other solid waste, and promote environmental awareness and education to 
break the cycle of pollution. To date, PRIDE has recruited more than 
262,000 volunteers, provided 28,089 homes with access to sanitary 
wastewater treatment, and cleaned up 131,408 tons of trash.
  Requesting Member: Congressman Harold Rogers
  Bill Number: H.R. 1105
  Account: Department of Justice--COPS Law Enforcement Technology
  Legal Name of Recipient: Pulaski County Sheriff's Department
  Address of Recipient: P.O. Box 752, Somerset, KY 42502
  Description of Request: Provide $50,000 in directed funding for the 
Pulaski County Sheriff's Department, which currently owns a 1972 OH58 
Bell 4-seater helicopter for law enforcement and other emergency 
service requests within a 100-mile radius in southern and eastern 
Kentucky. The coverage area requires sound communications operating 
equipment with a service area that includes mountainous terrain, 
expansive Lake Cumberland and the Daniel Boone National Forest. The 
helicopter's land-based on-board communications equipment is outdated 
and often fails to function properly, creating problems during search 
and rescue, law enforcement activities and surveillance. This funding 
will support equipment upgrades that will eliminate existing 
communications barriers between the helicopter and local/emergency 
service organizations and ensure timely and effective response to law 
enforcement and medical emergencies in the region.
  Requesting Member: Congressman Harold Rogers
  Bill Number: H.R. 1105
  Account: Department of Justice, Office of Justice Programs--Byrne 
Discretionary Grants
  Legal Name of Recipient: National Crime Prevention Council
  Address of Recipient: 2345 Crystal Drive, Suite 500, Arlington, VA 
22202
  Description of Request: Provide directed funding of $500,000 for the 
National Crime Prevention Council (NCPC) to continue valuable crime 
prevention activities which directly benefit the Kentucky Crime 
Prevention Coalition based in Erlanger, Ky. Authorized under Section 
626 of P.L. 109-248, NCPC's Crime Prevention Campaign aims to respond 
to traditional crime, emerging crime trends and changing crime 
prevention needs in communities around the country, including 
southeastern Kentucky. NCPC works to help people keep themselves, their 
families and their communities safe from crime by producing tools that 
communities can use to learn crime prevention strategies, engage 
community members, and coordinate with local law enforcement agencies. 
FY09 funding will be utilized to continue these important activities.
  Requesting Member: Congressman Harold Rogers

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  Bill Number: H.R. 1105
  Account: Department of Justice, Office of Justice Programs--Byrne 
Discretionary Grants
  Legal Name of Recipient: SEARCH, National Consortium for Justice 
Information Statistics
  Address of Recipient: 7311 Greenhaven Drive, Suite 145, Sacramento, 
CA 95831
  Description of Request: Provide directed funding of $500,000 for the 
National Consortium for Justice Information Statistics, which is 
authorized through P.L. 109-162. SEARCH's National Training and 
Technical Assistance Program is the only no-cost service for small- and 
medium-sized criminal justice agencies, providing assistance with: 1) 
enhancing and upgrading information systems; 2) building integrated 
information systems; and 3) ensuring compatibility between local 
systems with state, regional and national systems. In Kentucky, public 
safety agencies have participated in a specialized SEARCH training 
course that provides practical, hands-on instruction in cybercrime 
investigation techniques, as well as utilized SEARCH's technical, 
computer forensics and criminal history improvement assistance.
  Requesting Member: Congressman Harold Rogers
  Bill Number: H.R. 1105
  Account: U.S. Army Corps of Engineers--Construction, General (Section 
202)
  Legal Name of Recipient: U.S. Army Corps of Engineers--Huntington & 
Nashville Districts
  Address of Recipient: 502 Eighth Street, Huntington, WV 25701 P.O. 
Box 1070, Nashville, TN 37202
  Description of Request: As authorized in Section 202 of P.L. 96-367, 
as amended, provide directed funding of $9,000,000 for the U.S. Army 
Corps of Engineers to continue structural and non-structural flood 
damage reduction efforts in several flood-prone communities in southern 
and eastern Kentucky. These important flood damage reduction projects 
mitigate hundreds of millions of dollars in potential damages. Without 
Section 202 projects, taxpayers in Appalachian Kentucky would be 
burdened by an additional $847 million in flood insurance.
  Requesting Member: Congressman Harold Rogers
  Bill Number: H.R. 1105
  Account: U.S. Army Corps of Engineers--Construction, General (Section 
531)
  Legal Name of Recipient: U.S. Army Corps of Engineers--Huntington 
District
  Address of Recipient: 502 Eighth Street, Huntington, WV 25701
  Description of Request: As authorized in Section 531 of P.L. 104-303, 
provide $2,000,000 in directed funding for the U.S. Army Corps of 
Engineers to execute its environmental infrastructure program in 
southern and eastern Kentucky. The Environmental Protection Agency 
estimates this region has over $300 million in unmet infrastructure 
needs. The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers therefore works closely with 
regional non-profits to determine priority water quality projects. Over 
50 innovative regional projects for sewer and water improvements are 
currently underway or have been completed. Through this program, the 
U.S. Army Corps of Engineers has helped serve 20,861 homes with sewer 
improvement projects. FY09 funding for Section 531 projects will 
continue these important efforts.
  Requesting Member: Congressman Harold Rogers
  Bill Number: H.R. 1105
  Account: U.S. Army Corps of Engineers--Construction, General
  Legal Name of Recipient: U.S. Army Corps of Engineers--Nashville 
District
  Address of Recipient: P.O. Box 1070, Nashville, TN 37202
  Description of Request: Provide $54,547,000 in directed funding for 
continued design, preparation and construction to stabilize Wolf Creek 
Dam, which impounds Lake Cumberland. The lake mitigates possible 
flooding to several Kentucky and Tennessee communities, and it is 
estimated that Wolf Creek Dam has prevented more than $1.3 billion in 
damages and prevented major loss of life from flood events. The dam 
also supports a $150 million tourism industry in the region. A $341 
million contract for the construction of a 4200-foot concrete barrier 
wall to eliminate seepage at Wolf Creek Dam was let in July 2008. The 
project is among the Corps' top dam safety projects in the nation.
  Requesting Member: Congressman Harold Rogers
  Bill Number: H.R. 1105
  Account: U.S. Army Corps of Engineers--Operations & Maintenance
  Legal Name of Recipient: U.S. Army Corps of Engineers--Nashville 
District--Lake Cumberland
  Address of Recipient: P.O. Box 1070, Nashville, TN 37202
  Description of Request: Provide directed funding of $314,000 for the 
U.S. Army Corps of Engineers to perform needed improvements to degraded 
Lake Cumberland structures and facilities. These operation and 
maintenance funds may be used for needed refurbishments around the 
lake.
  Requesting Member: Congressman Harold Rogers
  Bill Number: H.R. 1105
  Account: Department of Energy--Energy Efficiency and Renewable Energy 
(EERE)
  Legal Name of Recipient: Consortium for Plant Biotechnology Research
  Address of Recipient: 100 Sylvan Drive, Suite 210, St. Simons Island, 
GA 31522
  Description of Request: Provide directed funding of $3,805,000 for 
the Consortium of Plant Biotechnology Research (CPBR), a non-profit 
organization whose membership includes 43 leading U.S. research 
universities and 39 agribusiness companies and trade associations. 
92.6% of funding is utilized for researching plant biotechnologies that 
will improve the competitiveness of U.S. agriculture by developing 
technologies to lessen the country's dependence on foreign energy 
supplies. Federal funds are matched 130% on average. The University of 
Kentucky is a CPBR member.
  Requesting Member: Congressman Harold Rogers
  Bill Number: H.R. 1105
  Account: Department of Energy--Fossil Fuels Research and Development
  Legal Name of Recipient: The University of Kentucky--Center for 
Applied Energy Research
  Address of Recipient: 2540 Research Park Drive, Lexington, KY 40511
  Description of Request: Provide directed funding of $1,379,675 for 
the University of Kentucky's Center for Applied Energy Research (CAER) 
to continue important research regarding the development of strategic 
coal-based liquid transportation fuels. Rising petroleum prices, 
national security concerns and limited domestic oil reserves require a 
serious look at alternative sources of transportation fuels. With this 
funding, CAER will continue its work towards the production of coal-
derived liquid transportation fuels (diesel, aviation fuel, etc.).
  Requesting Member: Congressman Harold Rogers
  Bill Number: H.R. 1105
  Account: Department of Energy--Science
  Legal Name of Recipient: The University of the Cumberlands
  Address of Recipient: 6191 College Station Drive, Williamsburg, KY 
40769
  Description of Request: Provide directed funding of $951,500 to the 
University of the Cumberlands for the development of a science and 
technology complex. The University currently has 394 students majoring 
or minoring in mathematics, physics, biology, chemistry, pre-med, pre-
pharmacy, pre-dentistry, pre-optometry, pre-physical therapy and pre-
veterinary medicine. The facility will provide students with 
technological training in the medical field, providing increased access 
to healthcare expertise in an area of southern and eastern Kentucky 
critically underserved by the medical community. The funding will be 
used to expand the existing facility to accommodate increased demands.
  Requesting Member: Congressman Harold Rogers
  Bill Number: H.R. 1105
  Account: Department of the Interior--National Park Service--Land 
Acquisition
  Legal Name of Recipient: Cumberland Gap National Historic Park
  Address of Recipient: US 25E S, P.O. Box 1848, Middlesboro, KY 40965
  Description of Request: Provide directed funding of $1,150,000 for 
Cumberland Gap National Historic Park. P.L. 108-07 gave the National 
Park Service authority to acquire the historic and pristine Fern Lake 
and surrounding 4500 acre watershed incorporating this area into 
Cumberland Gap National Historic Park. Fern Lake will eventually serve 
as a clean and reliable water source for the city of Middlesboro, 
Kentucky as well as enhance recreational opportunities at Cumberland 
Gap. Phase 1 of the project has been completed, and Phase 2 
acquisition, funded in the FY08 Omnibus Appropriations Act, is 
underway.
  Requesting Member: Congressman Harold Rogers
  Bill Number: H.R. 1105
  Account: Environmental Protection Agency--Science & Technology
  Legal Name of Recipient: Consortium for Plant Biotechnology Research
  Address of Recipient: 100 Sylvan Drive, Suite 210, St. Simons Island, 
GA 31522
  Description of Request: Provide directed funding of $750,000 for the 
Consortium of Plant Biotechnology Research, a non-profit organization 
whose membership includes 43

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leading U.S. research universities and 39 agribusiness companies and 
trade associations. 92.6% of funding is utilized for researching plant 
biotechnologies that will improve the competitiveness of U.S. 
agriculture by developing technologies to lessen the country's 
dependence on foreign energy supplies. Federal funds are matched 130% 
on average. The University of Kentucky is a CPBR member.
  Requesting Member: Congressman Harold Rogers
  Bill Number: H.R. 1105
  Account: Environmental Protection Agency--Environmental Programs and 
Management--National Programs
  Legal Name of Recipient: Rural Communities Assistance Partnership
  Address of Recipient: 1522 K Street, NW Suite 400, Washington DC 
20005
  Description of Request: Provide directed funding of $2,500,000 for 
the Rural Communities Assistance Partnership with the EPA. RCAP service 
providers work with federal and state agencies to help small 
communities address their drinking water and wastewater treatment 
concerns. While small, rural communities are home to less than 25% of 
the nation's population, they account for over 85% of the nation's 
community water systems. Problems with EPA clean water compliance may 
arise when small communities lack the oversight capacity and technical 
expertise to deal with the complexities of maintaining a safe and clean 
supply of water, and communities with fewer than 10,000 residents are 
more than twice as likely to violate drinking water standards as are 
larger systems. Each year, the RCAP network delivers services to more 
than 2,000 rural communities, 90% of which have populations of 2,500 or 
fewer, while leveraging an average of $25 in additional funding for 
every $1 in federal investment. FY09 funding will be equally divided 
between technical assistance activities related to drinking water and 
clean water compliance.
  Requesting Member: Congressman Harold Rogers
  Bill Number: H.R. 1105
  Account: Environmental Protection Agency--STAG Water & Wastewater 
Infrastructure
  Legal Name of Recipient: Breathitt County Water District
  Address of Recipient: 1137 Main Street, Suite 305, Jackson, KY 41339
  Description of Request: Provide directed funding of $500,000 for the 
Breathitt County Water District to extend water service to 
approximately 380 new customers, including the NOAA Weather Station in 
Jackson, KY. Additional funds are being provided through the Kentucky 
coal severance program and the U.S.D.A. Rural Development program. This 
project is vital to providing public water service in an area of our 
nation suffering from a lack of safe, potable water. The NOAA Weather 
Service Office in Jackson currently does not have access to safe 
drinking water and must rely on bottled water to meet daily needs.
  Requesting Member: Congressman Harold Rogers
  Bill Number: H.R. 1105
  Account: U.S. Forest Service--Forest Systems
  Legal Name of Recipient: Daniel Boone National Forest
  Address of Recipient: 1700 Bypass Road, Winchester, KY 40391
  Description of Request: Provide directed funding of $886,000 for law 
enforcement activities within the Daniel Boone National Forest. Drug 
trafficking and production in eastern Kentucky continues to plague the 
development of our communities, discourage investment and harm our 
young people. Last year, law enforcement officials eradicated 1,365 
plots in the Daniel Boone National Forest, totaling 104,684 marijuana 
plants. This funding is vital to continuing these important efforts.
  Requesting Member: Congressman Harold Rogers
  Bill Number: H.R. 1105
  Account: Department of Transportation--Buses and Bus Facilities
  Legal Name of Recipient: LKLP Community Action Council--Hazard, KY.
  Address of Recipient: 398 Roy Campbell Drive, Hazard, KY 41701
  Description of Request: Through the Kentucky Transportation Cabinet's 
Office of Transportation Delivery, provide funding of $237,500 for 
planning and construction of an intermodal transit facility in Hazard, 
KY. The facility will eventually assist the Leslie, Knott, Letcher, and 
Pike (LKLP) counties Community Action Council in delivering federal and 
state assistance services to underserved populations in these counties. 
LKLP operates a number of federal Public Transportation programs 
including Section 5311, Section 5310, Section 5316 and Section 5317.
  Requesting Member: Congressman Harold Rogers
  Bill Number: H.R. 1105
  Account: Department of Transportation--FAA--Facilities & Equipment
  Legal Name of Recipient: Hazard-Perry County Airport Board--Wendell 
H. Ford Regional Airport
  Address of Recipient: P.O. Box 420, Hazard, KY 41701
  Description of Request: Provides directed funding of $142,500 for an 
Instrument Landing System (ILS) at Wendell H. Ford Regional Airport in 
Hazard, KY for precision azimuth and elevation guidance signals to 
aircraft. For the 12-month period ending September 21, 2006, the 
airport had 10,200 aircraft operations, an average of 27 per day: 85% 
general aviation, 14% air taxi and 2% military. This project will make 
a more secure environment for military and civilian operations and 
provide safer landings at this regional airport.
  Requesting Member: Congressman Harold Rogers
  Bill Number: H.R. 1105
  Account: Department of Transportation--Interstate Maintenance--
Discretionary
  Legal Name of Recipient: Kentucky Transportation Cabinet
  Address of Recipient: 200 Mero Street, Frankfort, KY 40622
  Description of Request: Provide directed funding of $712,500 for the 
widening of Interstate 75 in Rockcastle County, KY Interstate 75 is a 
crucial part of the Interstate Highway System. Widening of I-75 will 
continue important ongoing work to address traffic congestion and 
safety issues along this important national corridor of highway. 
Several stretches of I-75 have been widened to six lanes in recent 
years. Long term state highway plans are to widen all of I-75 in 
Kentucky to at least six lanes.
  Requesting Member: Congressman Harold Rogers
  Bill Number: H.R. 1105
  Account: Department of Transportation--Federal Highway 
Administration--Surface Transportation Priorities
  Legal Name of Recipient: Morehead Rowan County Economic Development 
Council
  Address of Recipient: 100 Lake Park Drive, Morehead, KY 40351
  Description of Request: Provide directed funding of $902,500 for the 
Morehead/Rowan County Airport Access Road. This access road project 
provides a critically needed road to a newly constructed regional 
airport. The access road, approximately 2 miles long, provides access 
to both the airport and a new 65-acre business park. The project will 
provide 35 full-time jobs and $3.7 million in economic impact to the 
county.
  Requesting Member: Congressman Harold Rogers
  Bill Number: H.R. 1105
  Account: Department of Housing & Urban Development--Economic 
Development Initiatives
  Legal Name of Recipient: Kentucky Communities Economic Opportunity 
Council (Gray, KY.)
  Address of Recipient: 5448 US 25 East, Gray, KY 40734
  Description of Request: Provide directed funding of $285,000 to the 
Kentucky Communities Economic Opportunity Council, a non-profit 
community agency that has been serving the residents of southeastern 
Kentucky since 1964. This project involves the demolition of the vacant 
and seriously dilapidated Southeastern Kentucky Baptist Hospital 
building located in Corbin, KY. and provides for a brownsfield-style 
re-development of a multi-functional public-private housing development 
for low- to middle-income residents in the City of Corbin. FY09 funding 
will be used for the architectural, engineering and initial site 
development work that is required prior to the housing unit 
construction. The Commonwealth of Kentucky and the Appalachian Regional 
Commission have provided $660,000 that will be used to remove all 
hazardous materials from the old hospital facility and demolish the 
facility once those materials have been removed. The new facility will 
have 75 units of mixed-style affordable housing.
  Requesting Member: Congressman Harold Rogers
  Bill Number: H.R. 1105
  Account: Department of Housing & Urban Development--Economic 
Development Initiatives
  Legal Name of Recipient: The University of the Cumberlands
  Address of Recipient: 6191 College Station Drive, Williamsburg, KY 
40769
  Description of Request: Provide directed funding of $285,000 to the 
University of the Cumberlands to construct and equip a community health 
and wellness facility for utilization by the southern Kentucky 
community. The new facility will bring together the Campus Center, 
Student Health Center, Recreational Sports Program, Intramural Sports 
Program

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and the Community Program to provide educational resources, 
environmental stewardship instruction and service opportunities, 
including exercise, public health and wellness training.
  Requesting Member: Congressman Harold Rogers
  Bill Number: H.R. 1105
  Account: Financial Services, SBA
  Legal Name of Recipient: SEKTDA
  Address of Recipient: 2292 South Highway 27, Somerset, KY 42501
  Description of Request: Provide directed funding of $700,000 for 
economic and small business development in southern and eastern 
Kentucky. SEKTDA is a non-profit, region-wide initiative created to 
attract travelers and tour industry businesses to the area. SEKTDA's 47 
county region is in one of the most depressed areas in the United 
States and economic and small business development is essential. These 
funds will contribute to the economic growth of the region.
  Requesting Member: Congressman Harold Rogers
  Bill Number: H.R. 1105
  Account: Financial Services, ONDCP
  Legal Name of Recipient: National Alliance for Model State Drug Laws
  Address of Recipient: 700 North Fairfax Street, Alexandria, VA 22314
  Description of Request: Provides $1,250,000 in directed funding to 
assist states with their efforts to address diversion of, abuse of, 
misuse of, and addiction to prescription drugs. The National Alliance 
for Model State Drug Laws (NAMSDL) is non-profit organization that 
serves as a resource for governors, state legislators, drug and alcohol 
professionals, community leaders, and others striving for comprehensive 
and effective state drug and alcohol laws, policies and programs. 
NAMSDL's national network of drug and alcohol experts researches and 
analyzes model drug and alcohol laws, and facilitates working 
relationships among state and community leaders and drug and alcohol 
professionals. The proliferation of addictive pain-relief prescription 
drugs in Kentucky and across the country necessitates continued funding 
of NAMSDL programs.
  Requesting Member: Congressman Harold Rogers
  Bill Number: H.R. 1105
  Account: Health and Human Services, SAMHSA
  Legal Name of Recipient: Operation UNITE
  Address of Recipient: 2292 South Highway 27, Somerset, KY 42501
  Description of Request: Provide directed funding of $714,000 for a 
substance abuse treatment and voucher program through Operation UNITE. 
Operation UNITE is a comprehensive program to combat the scourge of 
drug abuse in southern and eastern Kentucky by coordinating federal, 
state and local efforts in law enforcement, treatment and education. 
Operation UNITE has arrested 2,939 drug dealers and removed over $8.4 
million worth of drugs off the street, including 83,426 prescription 
pills, 450 pounds of marijuana, 14 pounds of meth and 20 pounds of 
cocaine. Over 1,890 non-violent offenders have participated in UNITE-
funded drug courts, and more than 1,360 individuals grappling with 
addiction have received vouchers for treatment. This funding will be 
utilized to provide a one-time payment for residential substance abuse 
treatment for eligible individuals who cannot afford treatment.
  Requesting Member: Congressman Harold Rogers
  Bill Number: H.R. 1105
  Account: Health and Human Services, SAMHSA
  Legal Name of Recipient: Operation UNITE
  Address of Recipient: 2292 South Highway 27, Somerset, KY 42501
  Description of Request: Provide directed funding of $618,000 for a 
multi-school substance abuse counseling and curriculum development 
program through Operation UNITE. Operation UNITE is a comprehensive 
program to combat the scourge of drug abuse in southern and eastern 
Kentucky by coordinating federal, state and local efforts in law 
enforcement, treatment and education. From the 2004-2008 school years, 
35 counselors served 44 school districts in the region. In addition, 
nearly 65,000 individual and group counseling sessions were provided, 
and 3,949 referrals to treatment were made. This funding will provide 
prevention, intervention, and treatment through drug counselors in the 
local school system.
  Requesting Member: Congressman Harold Rogers
  Bill Number: H.R. 1105
  Account: Department of Health and Human Services, HRSA
  Legal Name of Recipient: Manchester Memorial Hospital
  Address of Recipient: 210 Marie Langdon Drive, Manchester, KY 40962
  Description of Request: Provide directed funding of $95,000 to 
purchase medical imaging technology at Manchester Memorial Hospital. 
The equipment includes two ultrasound units, a digital mammography 
unit, and a C-ARM. Manchester Memorial Hospital is a 63-bed, not-
forprofit facility that serves more than 4,000 residents in rural 
Kentucky. Manchester Memorial Hospital has committed to provide 
additional funds to complete this project.
  Requesting Member: Congressman Harold Rogers
  Bill Number: H.R. 1105
  Account: Department of Health and Human Services, HRSA
  Legal Name of Recipient: Morehead State University
  Address of Recipient: 150 University Boulevard, Morehead, KY 40351
  Description of Request: Provide directed funding of $238,000 to 
conduct a health outreach demonstration program in eastern Kentucky. 
The region has some of the highest rates of diabetes, obesity, and 
heart disease in the country. This is a targeted and comprehensive 
project to improve rural health and rural communities. The funds will 
be used for program development, supplies, health information 
resources, physician and professional support, and promotional/
awareness efforts.
  Requesting Member: Congressman Harold Rogers
  Bill Number: H.R. 1105
  Account: Department of Health and Human Services, HRSA
  Legal Name of Recipient: Pikeville Medical Center
  Address of Recipient: 911 Bypass Road, Pikeville, KY 41501
  Description of Request: Provide directed funding of $95,000 to 
establish a paperless, all digital hospital. Pikeville Medical Center 
is a not-for-profit hospital located in the Appalachian Mountains where 
a significant portion of the population is isolated from access to 
quality medical care. Implementing health information technology will 
allow Pikeville Medical Center to increase patient safety and 
healthcare quality while reducing operational costs. The funds will be 
used for the purchase of equipment and training programs to establish a 
digital hospital. Over the past three years, Pikeville Medical Center 
has invested $9 million in information technology to advance healthcare 
in the region.
  Requesting Member: Congressman Harold Rogers
  Bill Number: HR. 1105
  Account: Department of Health and Human Services, HRSA
  Legal Name of Recipient: University of Kentucky Research Foundation
  Address of Recipient: 103 Kinkead Hall, Lexington, KY 40506
  Description of Request: Provide directed funding of $190,000 for the 
Marty Driesler Cancer Project, a lethal cancers early detection and 
awareness program. The program was created in 2004 and the University 
of Kentucky continues to oversee its application at several regional 
healthcare centers in rural southeastern Kentucky. The goal of the 
project is to establish a state-of-the-art early detection and outreach 
program for people suffering from lung, liver, and esophageal cancer. 
Funding supports continued collaboration with community partners 
currently involved in accruing and managing the lung cancer study in 
the Fifth Congressional District.
  Requesting Member: Congressman Harold Rogers
  Bill Number: H.R. 1105
  Account: Department of Education, FIE
  Legal Name of Recipient: Eastern Kentucky PRIDE
  Address of Recipient: 2292 South Highway 27, Somerset, KY 42501
  Description of Request: Provide directed funding of $190,000 for 
environmental education and awareness to students through the Eastern 
Kentucky PRIDE program. PRIDE is the first initiative specifically 
created to solve severe environmental degradation problems in the 
region. PRIDE, a non-profit organization, unites citizens with the 
resources of federal, state and local governments in order to improve 
water quality in the region, clean up illegal trash dumps and other 
solid waste, and promote environmental awareness and education to break 
the cycle of pollution. This funding supports initiatives in local 
elementary, middle, and high schools to engage students in 
environmental stewardship.
  Requesting Member: Congressman Harold Rogers
  Bill Number: H.R. 1105
  Account: Department of Education, FIE
  Legal Name of Recipient: The Center for Rural Development
  Address of Recipient: 2292 South Highway 27, Somerset, KY 42501
  Description of Request: Provide directed funding of $238,000 for the 
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Forward in the Fifth, a civic literacy program in southern and eastern 
Kentucky. Begun in 1986, the organization serves 44 Appalachian 
counties by placing a high priority on literacy education. In addition, 
Forward in the Fifth has developed and implemented a variety of 
programs to improve school attendance, enhance science and math 
instruction, reduce dropout rates, train parents in computer-based 
education platforms, and increase the number of residents attending 
college. The program works with local schools, teachers, parents, and 
the community.
  Requesting Member: Congressman Harold Rogers
  Bill Number: H.R. 1105
  Account: Department of Agriculture, Natural Resources Conservation 
Service
  Legal Name of Recipient: Kentucky Division of Conservation
  Address of Recipient: 375 Versailles Road, Frankfort, KY 40601
  Description of Request: Provide $545,000 in directed funding for 
conservation technical assistance grants to the Kentucky Soil 
Conservation Districts. This locally-led program promotes Kentucky's 
natural resource priorities and assists in the implementation of 
various Farm Bill conservation programs on small family farms.
  Requesting Member: Congressman Harold Rogers
  Bill Number: H.R. 1105
  Account: Department of Agriculture, Natural Resources Conservation 
Service
  Legal Name of Recipient: Kentucky Division of Conservation
  Address of Recipient: 375 Versailles Road, Frankfort, KY 40601
  Description of Request: Provide $724,000 for conservation technical 
assistance to the Kentucky Soil Erosion Control Cost Share Program. The 
Kentucky Cost Share Program is implemented in coordination with the 
Environmental Quality Incentives Program to address Kentucky's natural 
resource concerns. The funds will be used for engineering, designing, 
installing, and certification of systems/facilities in order to meet 
national conservation standards.

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