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“EARMARK DECLARATION” mentioning the U.S. Dept of Agriculture was published in the Extensions of Remarks section on pages E1783-E1784 on July 15, 2009.
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EARMARK DECLARATION
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HON. ROBERT B. ADERHOLT
of alabama
in the house of representatives
Wednesday, July 15, 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. 3183, the Energy and Water Appropriations Bill:
Requesting Member: Aderholt
Bill Number: H.R. 3183
Account: EERE--Building Technologies
Legal Name of Requesting Entity: Snead State Community College
Address of Requesting Entity: Snead State Community College, PO Box 734, Boaz, AL 35957
Description of Request: ``Energy Efficiency Enhancements, $250,000''
The funding would be used to reduce energy consumed in ten campus buildings. Funding will pay for lighting retrofits, monitors, sensors, and HVAC controls. Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design (LEED) standards from Green Building Council will be used for sustainable operations. Anticipated 20-30% energy savings per year with changes. Of the requested amount, 60% of the funds will be used for materials and supplies and 40% will be used on installation costs. The project will reduce the College's energy consumption. Taxpayer Justification: This funding will help reduce energy use and save natural resources and reduce dependence on foreign oil. The project will also promote conservation to the public.
Requesting Member: Aderholt
Bill Number: H.R. 3183
Account: EERE--Building Technologies
Legal Name of Requesting Entity: Gadsden State Community College
Address of Requesting Entity: P.O. Box 227, Gadsden, AL 35902-0227
Description of Request: ``Green Operations Plan, $75,000''
The funding would be used for replacing aging inefficient light fixtures in Wallace Hall Fine Arts Center to reduce the amount of electricity used by over 50%. Gadsden State's requested amount was
$75,000. Gadsden State Community Colleges plans to expend the entire amount of the funds on Energy Efficient Stage Lighting fixtures; LED Stage Border lights; High-efficiency Moving Light fixtures; and Digitally Controlled--Energy Efficient Rigging Units. Taxpayer Justification: This plan will produce the same brightness at a lower cost and utilize easily-recyclable lamps which will cut lighting energy use.
Requesting Member: Aderholt
Bill Number: H.R. 3183
Account: EERE--Building Technologies
Legal Name of Requesting Entity: University of North Alabama, Florence, AL
Address of Requesting Entity: UNA, 110 Bibb Graves, Florence, AL 35632
Description of Request: ``University of North Alabama, Green Campus Initiative, $200,000''
The funding would be used to continue the Green Campus Initiative. The objective of the Green Campus Initiative is to reduce dependence on fossil fuels; with anticipated reduction of electrical and natural gas energy consumption by 15%. Request is made in the amount of $1M to continue the FY09 Green Campus Initiative. Funding will be used to (1) replace 35+ year old HVAC system/Chillers ($200K), (2) replacement of single pane windows with energy efficient double pane windows ($400K),
(3) replacement of fluorescent lighting with energy saving electronic ballast T-8 or T-5 lamp technology ($200K), and (4) Labor costs
($200K). Taxpayer Justification: This funding will improve the provision of a functional green energy technologies prototype to reduce dependence on fossil fuels and natural gas.
Requesting Member: Aderholt
Bill Number: H.R. 3183 Account: EERE--Biomass
Legal Name of Requesting Entity: Auburn University, Auburn, AL
Address of Requesting Entity: Auburn University, 102 Samford Hall, Auburn, AL 36849
Description of Request: ``Farm Deployable Microbial Bioreactor for Fuel Ethanol Production, $800,000''
The funding will be used for scientists to develop natural bacteria and yeast mixtures that will simultaneously convert inedible plant waste to bioethanol using a farm deployable bioreactor system, and test its commercial viability within the agriculture community. The requested amount for the project is $1,000,000 with a spending plan as follows to conduct research on farm deployable microbial bioreactor for fuel ethanol production at Auburn University--Montgomery. Approximately, $210,000 for salaries and benefits; $57,600 for graduate students; $34,500 for travel; $360,000 for equipment and materials;
$31,000 in rent; $129,179 for collaborators (Auburn University and Alabama State Department of Agriculture); $101,018 utilities and related costs. Taxpayer Justification: Fuel ethanol from inedible plant materials or biomass will become a major portion of America's energy pool. The benefit of this research is national in scale and will especially promote sustainable agriculture in agricultural regions of the nation. Auburn University Montgomery will conduct research to develop farm deployable microbial bioreactor for fuel ethanol production. The proposed system is cost-efficient, simple, highly usable and has potential for home production. The Alabama Department of Agriculture and Industries will assist in developing pilots on farm to determine and increase commercial viability. Success in this effort will provide a unique combination of microbial catalysts and all-in-one ethanol bioreactor for fuel ethanol production from agricultural wastes.
Requesting Member: Aderholt
Bill Number: H.R. 3183
Account: Corp of Engineers--O&M
Legal Name of Requesting Entity: Warrior Tombigbee Waterway Association, Mobile, AL
Address of Requesting Entity: PO Box 2863, Mobile, AL 36652
Description of Request: ``Black Warrior and Tombigbee Rivers,
$24,180,000''
The funding would be used to repair Selden Lock miter gates and Holt spillway and Holt lock valves. Funds would also be used to construct an upland disposal site at Buena Vista. Provide $24,180,000 in funding for Operations and Maintenance for the Mobile District of the COE for the Black Warrior and Tombigbee Rivers. Currently there are 20-25 million tons transported on this river each year, mostly coal and petroleum products, and serious repairs are needed. The Tennessee-Tombigbee Waterway and Coosa-Alabama River systems depend on the efficiency of the Black Warrior-Tombigbee. This project will provide necessary infrastructure maintenance and repairs to the 50+ year old lock and dam system. The entire budget for the project will go towards maintenance and repairs. This request is consistent with the intended and authorized purpose of the Corps of Engineers, O&M Account. Taxpayer Justification: Each year approximately 20-25 million tons of goods move through this waterway, mostly coal and petroleum products. The Black Warrior and Tombigbee Rivers system is vital for the Tennessee-
Tombigbee Waterway and the Coosa Alabama River system, and this funding promotes the functioning of this vital waterway.
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