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“EARMARK DECLARATION” mentioning the U.S. Dept. of Energy was published in the Extensions of Remarks section on pages E454-E456 on Feb. 25, 2009.
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EARMARK DECLARATION
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HON. ROBERT E. LATTA
of ohio
in the house of representatives
Wednesday, February 25, 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. 1105, the FY 2009 Omnibus Appropriations Act.
Requesting Member: Congressman Robert E. Latta
Bill Number: H.R. 1105, FY 2009 Omnibus Appropriations Act
Account: Commerce; NOAA--Operations, Research and Facilities
Legal Name of Requesting Entity: Bowling Green State University
Address of Requesting Entity: 106 University Hall, Bowling Green, OH 43403
Description of Request: $355,000 for monitoring of Lake Erie water quality with remote sensing for Bowling Green State University and Heidelberg College, in partnership with the consortium partners of OhioView and the Great Lakes Environmental Research Laboratory (GLERL). The funding will be used to continue the project of monitoring algal blooms in Lake Erie with LANDSAT TM satellite data. This will allow for real-time, continuous monitoring and assessment of harmful algal blooms and coliform in Lake Erie and its Southern-shore tributaries. This research is authorized by the Harmful Algal Bloom and Hypoxia Act of 2003. The funds will be used to develop the systems for determining cyanobacteria in Lake Erie and in local water supplies and to continue to collect data for analyzing and further study. This project began in 2006 and provides continuous monitoring from the satellite data of the potentially harmful algal blooms. 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. 1105, FY 2009 Omnibus Appropriations Act
Account: DOJ; OJP--Byrne Discretionary Grants
Legal Name of Requesting Entity: Defiance College
Address of Requesting Entity: 701 N. Clinton Street, Defiance, OH 43512
Description of Request: $145,000 for genetic analysis equipment for Defiance College's Forensic Science program. Due to the critical need for trained forensic scientists, the requested funds will be used to expand the capability of Defiance College's dedicated forensic science lab to include an Applied Biosystems 3130 Genetic Analyzer. This crucial piece of equipment is found in all professional forensic science labs and it is important for students to be trained with this equipment to prepare them for the workforce. It is my understanding that Defiance College is providing the remaining share towards the project. 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. 1105, FY 2009 Omnibus Appropriations Act
Account: U.S. Department of Energy; Energy Efficiency and Renewable Energy account
Legal Name of Requesting Entity: Bowling Green State University
Address of Requesting Entity: 106 University Hall, Bowling Green, OH 43403
Description of Request: $951,500 for the Coastal Ohio Wind Project: Collaborative Research Effort in Onshore/Offshore Wind Energy Development. Funding would be used for project expansion by its partnership with the University of Toledo to include advance remote sensing research for off-shore applications and to gather site data with a temporary tower on the Firelands campus, ultimately to test new wind turbine technologies. The project will promote the use of renewable energy by conducting research and testing wind power and developing wind energy for the region. The partners in the projects have committed to match the federal funding at the required level. 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. 1105, FY 2009 Omnibus Appropriations Act
Account: US Army Corps of Engineers; Investigations
Legal Name of Requesting Entity: The Northwest Ohio Flood Mitigation Partnership
Address of Requesting Entity: 101 West Sandusky Street, Findlay, OH 45840
Description of Request: $119,000 for the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers for funding regarding the Western Lake Erie, Blanchard River Watershed. Funding would be used to perform a comprehensive Flood Damage Reduction and Ecosystem Restoration study, and related activities. The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers has completed a preliminary feasibility study of the entire Blanchard River Watershed, and recommended a further flood control feasibility study. The partners in the projects have committed to match the federal funding at the required level. 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. 1105, FY 2009 Omnibus Appropriations Act
Account: US Army Corps of Engineers; Construction
Legal Name of Requesting Entity: City of Fremont
Address of Requesting Entity: 323 South Front Street, Fremont, OH 43420
Description of Request: $500,000 for the Off-Stream Water Supply Reservoir project in regards to Ohio Environmental Infrastructure. Funding would be used for construction of a new off-stream water supply reservoir to replace an existing reservoir impounded by the Ballville Dam on the Sandusky River. The new reservoir will provide drinking water to approximately 22,000 people in the City of Fremont and surrounding area. The new reservoir is necessary to eliminate nitrate maximum contamination level (MCL) in the City's drinking water. There will be two phases of the project, with Phase I consisting of building the reservoir and Phase H consisting of the raw water intake, pumping station and water mains to and from the reservoir. It is my understanding that the state and local share will be $14.5 million of the cost share. 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. 1105, FY 2009 Omnibus Appropriations Act
Account: US 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: $252,000 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 for a 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. The Village of Ottawa has allocated $250,000 to fulfill the required non-Federal match. 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. 1105, FY 2009 Omnibus Appropriations Act
Account: STAG Water and Wastewater Infrastructure Project
Legal Name of Requesting Entity: City of Defiance
Address of Requesting Entity: 631 Perry Street, Defiance, OH 43512
Description of Request: $300,000 for the Defiance Combined Sewer Overflow Elimination project. The funding would be used for engineering for three subprojects and construction for three other subprojects. The wastewater infrastructure of Defiance, Ohio is in need of improvement. The city's 44 combined sewers have been divided into 20 subprojects. There will continually be one project in sanitary sewer evaluation survey, one project in engineering design, and one project in construction. These projects will separate virtually all the combined sewers in Defiance and will eliminate discharge of untreated/partially treated sewage into the Auglaize River, the Maumee River, and Lake Erie. The City of Defiance will provide at least the local matching funds in the amount of 45%. 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. 1105, FY 2009 Omnibus Appropriations Act
Account: Elementary & Secondary Education (includes FIE)
Legal Name of Requesting Entity: Putnam County Educational Service Center
Address of Requesting Entity: 124 Putnam Parkway, Ottawa, OH 45875
Description of Request: $238,000 for the Putnam County Education Service Center (ESC). The funding would be used for Project MORE: Mentoring in Ohio for Reading Excellence. The MORE program is a volunteer reading mentoring project designed for students with disabilities. Through the program children with disabilities receive one-on-one structured, volunteer reading mentoring 3-4 days per week. These funds will be used to start 30 additional Project MORE programs in Ohio, as well as outside Ohio. The project is intended to create awareness to expand the use of the volunteer reading mentoring program throughout the nation. The remaining funds for the project will be supplemented by local partners in the program. 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. 1105, FY 2009 Omnibus Appropriations Act
Account: Health Resources and Services Administration (HRSA)-Health Facilities and Services Legal Name of
Requesting Entity: Visiting Nurse Association Healthcare Partners of Ohio
Address of Requesting Entity: 2500 East 22nd Street, Cleveland, OH 44115
Description of Request: $95,000 for the Visiting Nurse Association Healthcare Partners of Ohio. The funding would be used to purchase daily tele-monitoring equipment for the Tele-care Program for Chronically Ill Seniors. This program provides daily monitoring via a small, clock-like device that ``talks'' to the patient and collects essential baseline vital signs. Data is wirelessly or telephone transmitted to the central receiving station at the home health agency office. It is my understanding that besides the requested appropriation amount, the state of Ohio and program partners are providing the local cost share. 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. 1105, FY 2009 Omnibus Appropriations Act
Account: Health Resources and Services Administration (HRSA)-Health Facilities and Services Legal Name of
Requesting Entity: Memorial Hospital
Address of Requesting Entity: 715 S. Taft Avenue, Fremont, OH 43420
Description of Request: $190,000 for Memorial Hospital in Fremont, Ohio. The funding will be used for the Herbert-Perna Center for Physical Health Expansion project. This 29,000 square foot building houses Memorial Hospital's physical, speech, and occupational therapies as well as HealthLink, the region's largest occupational health provider. HealthLink provides services to many companies in the region and saves significant dollars by providing overall wellness programs. The funds will be used to finish the construction of the Center and therefore offering X-ray services in the Center. This will allow workers to continue to rely on the program and return to work quicker. It is my understanding that the hospital is contributing $5,350,000 towards the project, with an additional $950,000 being provided through local and community support. I certify that neither I nor my spouse has any financial interest in this project.
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