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“EARMARK DECLARATION” mentioning the U.S. Dept. of Transportation was published in the Extensions of Remarks section on pages E1912 on July 23, 2009.
The publication is reproduced in full below:
EARMARK DECLARATION
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HON. K. MICHAEL CONAWAY
of texas
in the house of representatives
Thursday, July 23, 2009
Mr. CONAWAY. Madam Speaker, pursuant to the House Republican standards on earmarks, I am submitting the following information regarding earmarks I received as part of H.R. 3288, Transportation, HUD and Related Agencies Appropriations Act of 2010.
I hereby certify that to the best of my knowledge the requests (1) are not directed to an entity or program that will be named after a sitting Member of Congress; (2) are not intended to be used by an entity to secure funds for other entities unless the use of funding is consistent with the specified purpose of the earmark; and (3) meets or exceeds all statutory requirements for matching funds where applicable. I further certify that should this request be included in the bill, I will place a statement in the Congressional Record justifying the use of federal taxpayer funds. I certify that this project does not have a direct and foreseeable effect on the financial interests of my spouse or me.
South Orient Rail Line Rehabilitation in San Angelo, TX--The South Orient Rail line connects Ft. Worth, Texas, to the deep water port in Topolobampo, Mexico, on the Pacific Coast. This funding will be used to repair railroad crossings that are found in poor or worse condition to improve rail safety, speed and allow the transport of new wind turbines and towers in San Angelo, TX. The project is of the highest priority to San Angelo and the city is ready and willing to contribute to the line for speed and safety and sees the potential in future commercial growth with new freight transit from the deep water port in Mexico and Chihuahua City. I am requesting funding in the Transportation, Housing and Urban Development, and Related Agencies Appropriations bill in fiscal year 2010. The entity to receive funding for this project is the Texas Department of Transportation, 125 East 11th Street, Austin, TX 78701--Committee amount: $1 million.
Concho Valley Multi-Modal Terminal in San Angelo, TX--The funding will be used for construction of a multi-modal terminal that will house customer service centers, administrative offices and development space for the Concho Valley Transit District. The Texas Department of Transportation has awarded a multi-year $1.5 million grant to support future development and the project received. This project has been authorized by SAFETEA-LU. I am requesting funding in the Transportation, Housing and Urban Development, and Related Agencies Appropriations bill in fiscal year 2010. The entity to receive funding for this project is the Texas Department of Transportation, 125 East 11th Street, Austin, TX 78701--Committee amount: $250,000.
