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JOE BACA COMMITTEES4300 AGRICULTURE COMMITTEE

1527 LONGWORTH BUILDtNGWASHINGTON, DC 20515-0542

PHoNE: (202) 225-6161FAX: (202) 225-8671

E-MAIL: [email protected]

March 19, 2008

FINANC!Al SERVICES COMMITTEENATURAL RESOURCES COMMITTEE

CAUCUSES

CHAIR

The Honorable Dave Obey, ChainnanCommittee on Appropriations The Honorable Jerry Lewis, Ranking MemberCommittee on AppropriationsRoom H-218, The CapitolWashington, DC 20515

1016 Longworth HOBWashington, DC 20515

Dear Chainnan Obey and Ranking Member Lewis:I am requesting funding for California State University, San Bernardino Twin Towerproject (project) in fiscal year 2009. The entity to receive funding for this project isCalifornia State University, San Bernardino, 5500 University Parkway, San Bernardino,CA 92407. The funding would be used to construct a modem astronomy observatorycreating access to an astronomy and astrophysics education that will ensure the success ofminority serving programs, specialized teacher and student research and address theshortfall of math and science educators.I certify that neither I nor my spouse has any financial interest in this project.

Thank you in advance for your assistance. Should you or your staff have any questions,please feel free to contact me, or my Senior Legislative Assistant, Jenny Sarabia at 202-225-6161 or [email protected].

Sincerely,

JOE BACA, Congressman43

rdCongressional District


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JOE BACA43RD DiSTRiCT, CAUFORNiA

52 7 LONGWORTH BUiLDINGWASHINGTON, DC 20515-D542

P.,ONE: (202) 225-6161FAX: (202) 225-8671

E-MAil: CONG.BACA@MA!LHOUSE.GOV

102Otn""4"L""" CA 924011909) 8S5-SACA 122221(909) 888-5959

QIongr.enn of th,.e Uniteb ~ t U t . e 6 i1nus.e of i.eprrs.eufaUurs

March 19,2008

COMMITTEESAGRICUlTURf COMMITTEE

DEPARTMENT OPEFtATIONS"NUTRmON,

FINANCIAL SERVICES COI'JlMITTEENATURAL RESOURCES C O I \ , ~ M I T T E E

CAUCUSES

CHAiR

The Honorable Dave Obey, ChairmanCommittee on Appropriations The Honorable Jerry Lewis, Ranking MemberCommittee on AppropriationsRoom H-218, The CapitolWashington, DC 20515

1016 Longworth HOBWashington, DC 20515Dear Chairman Obey and Ranking Member Lewis:I am requesting funding for Inland Empire Utilities Agency Regional Water Recyclingproject (project) in fiscal year 2009. The entity to receive funding for this project isInland Empire Utilities Agency, 6075 Kimball Avenue, Chino, CA 91710. The fundingwould be used to secure a viable and efficient water supply to be used for outdoorirrigation, industrial process and groundwater recharge addressing alarming drought risksand long term impacts in California's water resources.I certify that neither I nor my spouse has any financial interest in this project.Thank you in advance for your assistance. Should you or your staff have any questions,please feel free to contact me, or my Senior Legislative Assistant, Jenny Sarabia at 202-225-6161 or [email protected].

Sincerely,

JOE BACA, Congressman43 rd Congressional District


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SPENCER BACHUSItn-< D


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COMMIITEE ON THE BUDGET Washington Office:2443 Rayburn HOBWashington, D.C. 20515(202) 225-3536COMMITrEE ON SCIENCEChairman

Subcommittee on ResellIch ami Science EducationCOMMIITEE ON TRANSPORTATIONAND INFRASTRUCTURE

Vancouver Office:General 0.0. Howard House750 Anderson Street, Suite B

Vancouver, \VA 98661(360) 6956292

BRIAN BAIRDCONGRESS OF THE UNITED STATES

3RD DISTRICT, WASHINGTON

Olympia Office:120 Uuion Avenue SE, Sui te 105Olympia, WA 98501

(360) 352-9768WEBSITE: http://www.house.gov{baird

The Honorable David ObeyChairmanCommittee on AppropriationsU.S. House ofRepresentativesH-218 CapitolWashington, D.C. 20515

March 19, 2008

The Honorable Jerry LewisRanking MemberCommittee on AppropriationsU.S. House ofRepresentatives1016 Longworth H.O.B.Washington, D.C. 20515

Dear Chairman Obey and Ranking Member Lewis:I am requesting funding for Centralia, WA, in Fiscal Year 2009. The entity to receivefunding for this project is the Army Corps of Engineers - Seattle District, localed at 4735East Marginal Way South in Seattle, WA 98134. The funding will be used to reduceflooding in urban areas along the Chehalis River in Lewis County and to protect theInterstate 5 corridor. I celtify that neither I nor my spouse has any financial interest inthis proj ect.

Sincerely,

Brian Baird

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COMMITTEE ON THE BUDGET Washington Office:2443 Raybufll HOBWashington, D.C. 20515(202) 225-3536COMMIITEE ON SCIENCEChairmanSubcommitteeon Research and Science Education

COMMIITEE ON TRANSPORTATIONAND INFRASTRUCTUREVancouver Office:General 0.0. Howard House750 Anderson Street, Suile BVancouver, WA 98661(360) 695-6292



Olympia Office:120 Union A"cnue SE, Suile 105Olympia, WA 98501(360) 352-9768

WEBSITE: http://wwlV.house.govlbaird

The Honorable David ObeyChainnanConnnittee on AppropriationsU.S. House ofRepresentativesH-218 CapitolWashington, D.C. 20515

March 19, 2008

The Honorable Jerry LewisRanking MemberCommittee on AppropriationsU.S. House ofRepresentatives1016 LongworthH.O.B.Washington, D.C. 20515

Dear Chainnan Obey and Ranking Member Lewis:I am requesting funding for Chehalis River Basin, WA, in Fiscal Year 2009. The entity toreceive funding for this project is the Anny Corps ofEngineers - Seattle District, locatedat 4735 East Marginal Way South in Seattle, WA 98134. The funding will be used toevaluate options for providing flood risk management, and restoring wetlands andriparian habitats. I certify that neither I nor my spouse has any financial interest in thisproject.

Sincerely,~ / J . . )Brian Baird

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c o ~ n T T E E ON THE BUDGET Washington Office:2443 Rayburn HOBWashington, D.C. 20515(202) 225-3536COMMITTEE ON SCIENCEChainnau

Subcommittee on Research and Science EducalionCOMMITTEE ON TRANSPORTATIONAND INFRASTRUCTURE

Vancouver Office:General 0.0. Howan! House750 Anderson Street, Suite BVancouver, \VA 98661

(360) 695-6292



Olympia Office:120 Union Avenue SE, Suite \05

Olympia, WA 9850I(360) 352-9768

WEBSITE: http://www.house.gov/baird


March 19, 2008


Dear Chairman Obey and Ranking Member Lewis:I am requesting funding for Willapa Harbor, W A, in Fiscal Year 2009. The entity toreceive funding for this project is the Army Corps of Engineers - Seattle District, locatedat 4735 East Marginal Way South in Seattle, WA 98134. The funding will be used todredge the entrance channel at Tokeland marina. I certify that neither I nor my spousehas any financial interest in this project.

Sincerely,

Brian Baird

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COMMITIEE ON TH E BUDGET WlI.shiDgton Office:2443 Rayburn HOB

Washington, D.C. 20515(202) 225-3536

COMMITIEE ON SCIENCEChainnanSubcommittee on Research amI Science Education

COMlvnTIEE ON TRANSPORTATIONAND INFRASTRUCTUREVancouver Office:

General 0.0. Howard House75 0 Audersou Street, Suile B

Vnucouver, WA 98661(360) 695-6292


3RD DISTRlCT, WASHINGTON

Olympi a Office:120 Union Avenue SE, Suite \05

Olympia, WA 98501(360) 352-9768

WEBSITE: hllp;/Iwww.house.gov(baird

The Honorable David ObeyChairmanCommittee on AppropriationsU.S. House of RepresentativesH-218 CapitolWashington, D.C. 20515

March 19, 2008


Dear Chairman Obey and Ranking Member Lewis:I am requesting funding for Shoalwaler Bay, WA, in Fiscal Year 2009. The entity toreceive funding for this project is the Army Corps of Engineers - Seattle District, locatedat 473 5 East Marginal Way South in Seattle, W A 98134. The funding will be used torestore the eroded barrier at Graveyard Spit and provide effective protection to the entireShoalwater Bay Indian Reservation from coastal erosion and storm damage. I certify thatneither I nor my spouse has any financial interest in this project.

Brian Baird



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COMMITTEE ON TH E BUDGET Washington Office:2443 Rayburn HOB

Washington, D.C. 20515(202) 225-3536

COMMITTEE ON SCIENCEChainnanSubconuniuee on Research ami Science Education

COMMITTEE ON TRANSPORTATIONAND INFRASTRUCTURE

Vancouver Office:General 0.0. Howard House750 Anderson Street, Suile BVancouver, WA 98661

(360) 695-6292



Olympia Office:120 Union Avenue SE, Snite 105Olympia, WA 98501

(360) 352-9768WEBSITE: http://www.house.gov/baird

The Honorable David ObeyChamnanCommittee on AppropriationsU.S. House of RepresentativesH-2l8 CapitolWashington, D.C. 20515

March 19, 2008


Dear Chairman Obey and Ranking Member Lewis:I am requesting funding for Columbia River at Baker Bay, W A & OR, in Fiscal Year2009. The entity to receive funding for this project is the Army Corps of Engineers -Portland District, located at 333 SW First Avenue in Portland, OR 97204. The fundingwill be nsed for maintenance dredging of the three-mile entrance channel through BakerBay to the Port of Ilwaco. I certify that neither I nor my spouse has any financial interestin this proj ect.

BlianBaird

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COMMITTEE ON THE BUDGET WashingtonOCOce:2443 Rayburn HOBWashington, D.C. 20515(202) 225-3536COMMITIEE ON SCIENCEChairmanSubcommittee on Research and Science Education

COMMITIEE ON TRANSPORTATIONAND INFRASTRUCTUREVancouver Office:General 0.0. Howard House750 Anderson Street, Suite BVancouver, WA 98661

(360) 695-6292



Olympia Office:120 Union Avenue SE, Suite 105Olympia, WA 98501(360) 352-9768

WEBSITE: hltp:llwww.house.govlbaird


March 19, 2008


Dear Chairman Obey and Ranking Member Lewis:I am requestiug funding for Columbia River Between Chiuook and Sand Island, WA, inFiscal Year 2009. The entity to receive fundiug for this project is the Army Corps ofEngineers - Portland District, located at 333 SW First Avenue iu Portland, OR 97204.The funding will be used for maiutenance dredgiug of the one-mile channel from theColumbia River mile marker 5 to the Por t ofChinook boat basiu. I certify that neither Inor my spouse has any financial interest in this project.

{ i ; 'pBrian Baird

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COMMITTEE ON THE BUDGET Washington Office:2443 Rayburn HOBWashington, D.C. 20515

(202) 225-3536COJ\.1MlTTEE ON SCIENCEChairmanSubcommittee on Research and Science Education


Vancouver Office:General 0.0. Howard Hottse750 Anderson Street, Suite B

Vancollver, WA 98661(360) 695-6292



Olympia Office:120 Union Avenue SE, Suite 105

Olympia, WA 98501(360) 352-9768

WEBSITE: http://www.hollse.govlbaird

The Honorable David ObeyChairmanConnnittee on AppropriationsU.S. House ofRepresentativesH-218 CapitolWashington, D.C. 20515

March 19, 2008


Dear Chainnan Obey and Ranking Member Lewis:I am requesting funding for Mt. St. Helens Sediment Control, WA, in Fiscal Year 2009.The entity to receive funding for this proj ect is the Army Corps ofEngineers - PortlandDistrict, located at 333 SW First Avenue in Portland, OR 97204. The funding will beused to continue sediment monitoring and flood protection. I certify that neither I nor myspouse has any financial interest in this project.

Brian Baird

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CO:MMlTTEE ON TH E BUDGET WWlhington Office:2443 Rayburn HOBWashington, D.C. 20515(202) 225-3536COMMITTEE ON SCmNCEChainnBn

SUbcommittee on Research and Science EducationCOMMITTEE ON TRANSPORTATION

AND INFRASTRUCTUREVnncouver Office:

General 0.0. Howard House750 Anderson Street, Suite BVancou'ier, WA 98661

(360) 695-6292




WEBSITE: http://www.house.go'i{baird

The Honorable David ObeyChairmanCommittee on AppropriationsU.S. House of RepresentativesH-2l8 CapitolWashington, D.C. 20515

March 19,2008

The Honorable Jerry LewisRanking MemberCommittee on AppropriationsU.S. House of Representatives1016 Longworth H.O.B.Washington, D.C. 20515

Dear Chainnan Obey and Ranking Member Lewis:I am requesting funding for Mt. St. Helens Sediment Control, W A, in Fiscal Year 2009.The entity to receive ftmding for this proj ect is the Army Corps of Engineers - PortlandDistrict, located at 333 SW First Avenue in Portland, OR 97204. The funding will beused for routine activities connected with flood protection in the area. I certify thatneither I nor my spouse has any financial interest in this project.

Sincerely,

Brian Baird



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COMMllTEE ON THE BUDGET Washington Office:2443 Rayburn HOBWashington, D.C. 20515(202) 225-3536COMMITTEE ON SCmNCEChainnan

Subcommiltee on Research and Science EducationCOM:MIlTEE ON TRANSPORTATIONAND INFRASTRUCTURE

Vllncouver Office:General 0.0. Howard House750 Anderson Street, Suite BVancouver, WA 98661

(360) 695-6292


3RD DISTRlCT, WASHINGTON


Olympia, \VA 98501(360) 352-9768WEBSITE: http://www.house.gov{baird


March 19, 2008


Dear Chairman Obey and Ranking Member Lewis:I am requesting funding for Puget Sound and Adj acent Waters Restoration, W A, in FiscalYear 2009. The entity to receive funding for this project is the Army Corps of Engineers- Seattle District, located at 4735 East Marginal Way South in Seattle, WA 98134. Thefunding will be used for early action ecosystem restoration activities in Puget Sound. Icel1ify that neither I nor my spouse has any financial interest in this project.

Sincerely,

rian Baird

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COMMI'ITEE ON TIlE BUDGET Washington Office:2443 Rayburn HOBWashington, D.C. 20515(202) 225-3536COMMI'ITEE ON SCIENCE

Cha.innanSubcommittee on Research and Science Education

COMMlTI'EE ON TRANSPORTATIONAND INFRASTRUCTURE

Vancouver Office:General 0.0. Howard House750 Anderson Street, Suite BVancouver, WA 98661(360) 695-6292



Olympia Office:120 Uoion Avenue SE, Snite 105Olympia, WA 98501(360) 352-9768

WEBSITE: htlp:llwww.house.govlbaird

The Honorable David ObeyChainnanCommittee on AppropriationsU.S. House of RepresentativesH-2l8 CapitolWashington, D.C. 20515

March 19, 2008


Dear Chairman Obey and Ranking Member Lewis:I am requesting funding for Columbia River Channellmprovements, WA, in Fiscal Year2009. The entity to receive funding for this project is the Army Corps of Engineers -Portland District, located at 333 SW First Avenue in Portland, OR 97204. The fundingwill be used to continue deepening the 103 mile federal navigation channel from theMouth of the Columbia River to Vancouver. I certify that neither I nor my spouse hasany financial interest in this project.

Brian Baird



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C O ~ l l T T E E O N T H E D U D G E T WlI.sliington Of fice:2443 Rayburn HOBWashington, D.C. 20515(202) 225-3536C O ~ I I I T E E ON SCIENCEChainnanSubconunittee on Research and Science Educatiou

COMMIITEE ON TRANSPORTATIONAND INFRASTRUCTUREV::mcouver Of fice:General 0.0. Howard House750 Andersou Street, Suite BVancouver, WA 98661

(360) 695-6292




WEBSITE: http://www.house.govlbaird

The Honorable David ObeyChairmanCommittee on AppropriationsU.S. House ofRepresentativesH-218 CapitolWaslllngton, D.C. 20515

March 19, 2008

The Honorable Jerry LewisRanking MemberCommittee on AppropriationsU.S. House ofRepresentatives1016 Longworth H.O.B.Waslllngton, D.C. 20515

Dear Chairman Obey and Ranking Member Lewis:I am requesting funding for Columbia River at the Mouth, OR & WA, in Fiscal Year2009. The entity to receive funding for this project is the Army Corps ofEngineers -Portland District, located at 333 SW First Avenue in Portland, OR 97204. The fundingwill be used for annual dredging and other activities connected to the jetties. I certify thatneither I nor my spouse has any financial interest in this project.

Brian Baird

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COMl'tflITEE ON TH E BUDGET WlI.Ilhinglon Office:2443 Rayburn HOBWashington, D.C. 20515(202) 225-3536

COMMITfEE ON SCIENCEChainnanSubcommittee on Research and Science Education


Vilneouver Office:General 0.0. Howard House750 Anderson Street, Suite BVaucouver, WA 98661(360) 695-6292



Olympia Office.:120 Union Avenue SE, Suite 105Olympia, WA 98501(360) 352-9768WEBSITE: http://www.house.gov!baird


March 19, 2008


Dear Chairman Obey and Ranking Member Lewis:I am requesting funding for the John Day Lock and Dam, OR & W A, in Fiscal Year2009. The entity to receive funding for this project is the Army Corps ofEngineers -Portland District, located at 333 SW First Avenue in Portland, OR 97204. The fundingwill be used for routine activities and needed repair work. I certify that neither I nor myspouse has any financial interest in this project.

Sincerely,

Brian Baird

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COMMITTEE ON THE BUDGET Washlnglon Office:2443 Rayburn HOBWashington. D.C. 20515(202) 225-3536COMMITI'EE ON scmNCEChainnanSubcommittee on Research and Science Education

COM1\UTI'EE ON TRANSPORTATIONAND INFRASTRUCTUREVancouver Office:

General 0.0. Howard House750 Anderson Street, Suite BVanconver, WA 98661(360) 695-6292



Olympia Office:120 Uuion Aveuue SE, Suite 105Olympia. WA 98501(360) 352-9768

WEBSITE: http://www.honse.gov!baird

The Honorable David ObeyChainnanCommittee on AppropriationsU.S. House ofRepresentativesH-218 CapitolWashington, D.C. 20515

March 19, 2008


Dear Chainnan Obey and Ranking Member Lewis:I am requesting funding for Puget Sound Nearshore Marine Habitat Restoration, W A, inFiscal Year 2009. The entity to receive funding for this project is the Army Corps ofEngineers - Seattle District, located at 4735 East Marginal Way South in Seattle, W A98134. The funding will be used to study ways to restore and enhance nearshore habitatfor fish and wildlife located in the nearshore environment of the Puget Sound Basin. Icertify that neither I nor my spouse has any financial interest in this project.

Sincerely,~ - ~ Brian Baird

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COMMI1TEE ON THE BUDGET Washington Office:2443 Rayburn HOBWashington, D,C. 20515(202) 225-3536COMMIITEE ON SCIENCEChairman

Snbconunittee on Research and Science EducationCOMMIITEE ON TRANSPORTATION

AND INFRASTRUCTUREVancouver Office:

General 0.0 . Howard House750 Anderson Street, Suite BVancouver, WA 98661

(360) 695-6292




Olympia, \VA 9850 I(360) 352-9768

WEBSITE: http://www.house .govlbaird

The Honorable David ObeyChairmanConnnittee on AppropriationsU.S. House ofRepresentativesH-218 CapitolWashington, D.C. 20515

March 19, 2008

The Honorable JelTY LewisRanking MemberConnnittee on AppropriationsU.S. House ofRepresentatives1016 Longworth H.O.B.Washington, D.C. 20515

Dear Chairman Obey and Ranking Member Lewis:I am requesting funding for the Columbia & Lwr Willamette River Below Vancouver,WA and POliland, OR, in Fiscal Year 2009. The entity to receive funding for this projectis the Army Corps ofEngineers - POliland District, located at 333 SW First Avenue inPortland, OR 97204. The funding will be used for annual dredging, dredging at WestpOliSlough, preparing the Lower Willarnette River Dredged Material Management Plan USMoorings cleanup, and the major maintenance report for pile dikes. I certifY that neitherI nor my spouse has any financial interest in this project.

Sincerely,~ - - ~ '1Brian Baird



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J. GRESHAM BARRETI'THIRD DISTRICT, SOUTH CAROUNAHOUSE COMMrITEES:

BUDGETFINANCIAL SERVICES

INTERNATiONAL RELATiONSSTANDARDS OF OFFICIAL CONDUCT

WASHINGTON OFFICE:439 CANNON HOUSE OFFICE BCILDINGWASHINGTON, DC 20515225-5301225-3216

http://www.barretthouse.gov

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COMMITIEE ON ENERGY& COMMERCEENERGY & AIR QUALITYCOMMERCE I'RADE & CONSUMER PROTECTIONENVIRONMENT & HAZARDOUS MATERIALS

CONGRESS OF THE UNITED STATESHOUSE OF REPRESENI1I:IIVES

JOHN BARROW121HDISIRIC'I OF GEORGIA

March 23,2008

Honorable David RObey, ChaiImanHonorable Jerry Lewis, Ranking MemberCommittee on ApplOpriationsH-218, The CapitolWashington, D.c. 20515Dear Chairman Obey and Ranking Member Lewis:

COMMITIEE ON AGRICill lURESPECIALTY CROPS & FOREIGN

AGRlCUl TURE PROGRAMSHO R ne m TIJRE & ORGAt'lIC AGRICULTURE

I am requesting funding for the Savannah HarbOi Expansion PlOject (SHEP).Funding will be used for (SHEP) First Phase, to begin work on initial construction plansand specifications to dredge the Savannah harbor for deepening. The entity to receivefunding is the US Army COIpS of Engineers, Savannah District, 100 W OglethOIpeAve, Savannah, GA 31401. I certify that neither my spouse nOi I have any financialinterest in this proj ect

45 0 MALL BOULEVARD. SUITE ASAVANNAH, GA 31406912-354-7282

John BarlOw

699 BROAD STREFf SUITE 1200AUGUSTA, GA 30901706--722-4494

SANDERSVILLE ( r yy HALlSAt'lDERSYILLE GA 31082478-553-1923

107 OLD AiRPORT ROAD, SUITE AVIDAlIA, GA 30474912-537-9301


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March 17, 2008

The Honorable David R. Obey, ChairThe Honorable Jerry Lewis, Ranking Member

Committee on AppropriationsH218, The CapitolWashington, D.C. 20515

Dear Chair Obey and Ranking Member Lewis:

I am requesting funding for Chesapeake Bay Oyster Restoration in fiscal year 2009.The entity to receive funding for this project is MD Dept of Natural Resources of MDDept of Natural Resources, located at 580 Taylor Avenue Tawes State OfficeBuilding, Annapolis, MD 21401. The funding would be used for restoration. I certify

that neither I nor my spouse has any financial interest in this project

Consistent with the Republican Leaderships policy on earmarks, I hereby certify thatto the best of my knowledge this request (1) is not directed to an entity or programnamed or will be named after a sitting Member of Congress; (2) is not intended for afront or pass through entity; and (3) meets or exceeds all statutory requirementsfor matching funds where acceptable. I further certify that should this request beincluded in the bill, I will place a statement in the Congressional Record describinghow funds will be spent and justifying the use of federal taxpayer funds.

Sincerely,

BRoscoe G. BartlettMember of Congress


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March 17, 2008

The Honorable David R. Obey, ChairThe Honorable Jerry Lewis, Ranking Member

Committee on AppropriationsH218, The CapitolWashington, D.C. 20515

Dear Chair Obey and Ranking Member Lewis:

I am requesting funding for FSU-SERF Equipment and Staffing Phase 2 in fiscalyear 2009. The entity to receive funding for this project is Frostburg StateUniversity, Oguz Soysal, Dept Chair 301- 687-7079, located at Department ofPhysics and Engineering, Frostburg, MD 21532. The funding would be used for

Research, equipment and staffing. I certify that neither I nor my spouse has anyfinancial interest in this project.

Consistent with the Republican Leaderships policy on earmarks, I hereby certify thatto the best of my knowledge this request (1) is not directed to an entity or programnamed or will be named after a sitting Member of Congress; (2) is not intended for afront or pass through entity; and (3) meets or exceeds all statutory requirementsfor matching funds where acceptable. I further certify that should this request beincluded in the bill, I will place a statement in the Congressional Record describinghow funds will be spent and justifying the use of federal taxpayer funds.

Sincerely,

BRoscoe G. BartlettMember of Congress


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JOE BARTON RANKING MEMBERSIXTH DISTRICT, TEXAS COMMITTEE ON

2109 RAYBURN HOUSE OFFICE BUILDINGWASHINGTON, DC 20515-4306TELEPHONE: (202) 2 2 5 ~ 2 0 0 2

ENERGY AND COMMERCETELEPHONE: (202) 2 2 5 ~ 3 6 4 ihttp://republicans.energycommerce.house.go

FAX: (202) 2 2 5 ~ 3 0 5 2 www.JoeBarton.house.gov ({ongrezz of tuc ~ n i t b ~ t i l t t z

~ O U g of ~ p r ' 5 n t a t i b t g OOiasbington, 1!l(( 20515-4306

March 19,2008The Honorable Peter ViscloskyChairmanSubcommittee on Energy and WaterHouse Committee On Appropriations2362-B Rayburn HOBWashington, DC 20515-0001

The Honorable David HobsonRanking MemberSubcommittee on Energy & WaterHouse Committee On Appropriations2362-B Rayburn HOBWashington, DC 20515-0001

Dear Chairman Visclosky & Ranking Member David Hobson:I am requesting funding in the FY09 Energy and Water Appropriations bill for the Johnson Creekproject. The entity to receive funding for this project is the City of Arlington, located at 101 W.Abram, P.O. 90231, MS 01-0310, Arlington, TX 76004-0231.The funding will be used to reduce flood damage, stabilize Johnson Creek's streambed and streamvalley, restore riparian areas and wildlife habitats, mitigate and prevent silt accumulation, improvewater quality and provide an important recreational amenity that traverses the entire City ofArlington.I certifY that neither I nor my spouse has any financial interest in this project.Consistent with the Republican Leadership'S policy on earmarks, I hereby certifY that to the bestof my knowledge this request (l) is not directed to an entity or program that will be named after asitting Member of Congress; (2) is not intended to be used by an entity to secure funds for otherentities 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 certifYthat should this request be included in the bill, I will place a statement in the CongressionalRecord describing how the funds will be spent and justifYing the use of federal taxpayer funds.

JB: as.ARLINGTON OFFICE

6001 iNJEW,,-lfllF 20 WE';n, SUiTE 200RONALD R!-i\(,AN MfMOi1IAL HIGHWAY

A n U ~ j ( ; T O ~ ~ . TX 76017(817j 543--1000

1 1ST!) 263--2833 (6n1 D:STHIcr ONIJ)

Sincerely,

CROCKETT OFFICEP.O. Box 958

Cpocn:n, TX 75835(93Gi 544.(]488

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JOE BARTON RANK:NG MEMBERSIXTH DISTRICT, TEXAS

2109 RAYBURN HOUSE OFFICE BUILD!NGWASHINGTON, DC 20515-4306TELEPHONE: (202) 225-2002

COMMITTEE ONENERGY AND COMMERCETELEPHONE: (202) 225-3641http://republicans.energycommerce.house,g

FAX: (202) 225-3052www.JoeBarton.house.gov

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WWiasbtngton, tBqJ: 20515-4306March 19,2008

The Honorable Peter ViscloskyChainnanSubcommittee on Energy and WaterHouse Committee On Appropriations2362-B Rayburn HOBWashington, DC 20515-0001

The Honorable David HobsonRanking MemberSubcommittee on Energy & WaterHouse Committee On Appropriations2362-B Rayburn HOBWashington, DC 20515-0001

Dear Chairman Visclosky & Ranking Member David Hobson:I am requesting funding in the FY09 Energy and Water Appropriations bill for the University ofTexas at Arlington, Center for Renewable Energy, Science and Technology (CREST) project.The entity to receive funding for this project is the University of Texas at Arlington, located at701 South Nedderman Drive, Arlington, TX 76019.The funding will be used for the necessary instrumentation and test bed projects to build state-ofthe-art facilities at UT Arlington. This funding will enable CREST researchers to fully exploreNational energy objectives by studying (1) alternative energy technologies, including clean coal,biomass feedstock, solar photovoltaic devices, wind, and fuel cells; (2) cost-effective delivery ofenergy for both vehicles and electric power generation via optimal planning and management ofhydrogen distribution and power grid integration; and (3) intelligent energy decision-making,including power monitoring, environmental, and economic issues.I certify that neither I nor my spouse has any financial interest in this proj ect.Consistent with the Republican Leadership's policy on earmarks, I hereby certify that to the bestofmy knowledge this request (1) is not directed to an entity or program that will be named after asitting Member ofCongress; (2) is not intended to be used by an entity to secure funds for otherentities 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 certifythat should this request be included in the bill, I will place a statement in the CongressionalRecord describing how the funds will be spent and justifying the use of federal taxpayer funds.

ARLINGTON OFFiCE6001 iNn.w-;;;'-H 20 WEST, SUIT[, 200RONAlD Rb-'lGAN MU00HIAl HICH\NAY

AhU!\'G1GN. TX 76017(817) 543--1000

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Member ofCongressCROCKETT OFFICE

P.O. Box 958Cf10CKfTL TX 75835

1936\ 544",


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MELISSA L. BEAN8TH DiSTRICT, f lUNOIS

COMMITTEE ON F!NANCIAL SERVICESSUSCOMr,,1!TTEE ON FrNANCAL INSTITUTIONS

AND CONSUMER CREDITS U 8 C O M ~ " I T T f E ON CAPITAl MARKtTS, iNSURANCE,

AN D GOVERNMENT-SPONSORED ENTERPRISES

COMMiITEE ON SMALL BUSINESSCNAIR, SU8COMr,;n"Tff ON FlNANCE ANiJ TA X

SUBCOMMITTEE ON REOULAl"10NS, HEALTHCARE,ANO TRADe

(lCongref)f) of tbe mniteb ~ t a t e f ) .u,ousc of l\cpresentatibcsOOim,ijinrrton, jl)1![ 20515-1308

March 19,2008

The Honorable Peter J. ViscloskyChainnanHouse Appropriations Subcommittee on Energyand Water Development, and Related Agencies2362B Rayburn House Office BuildingWashington, D.C. 20515Dear Chainnan Visclosky:

WASHiNGTON ornCE31 8 CAt.jNON HousE OfFICE BUILD!NG(202) 225


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MELISSA L BEANSrH DISTAlC', l ~ l I N O i S

COMM!TIEE ON F!NANCIAL SERVICESSUBCOMMiTTEf ON FiNANCiAL INSTiTUTIONS

AN D CONSUMER CREDIT$USCOMMITTE ON CAPITAL MARKETS, lN$uRANCE,

AND GOVERNMENT-SPONSDl'iED E ~ n E R P R ! S E S

COMMITTEE ON SMALL BUS!NESSCHAIR, SuGtOMMiT11OE ON FINANCE AND TAX

S;)BCOMMiTTEE ON REGuLATIONS, KE..ALTHU?E,AND TRADE

ongreSf) of tbe Wniteb ~ t a t e s ~ o u s c of i'tcprcscntatibes1!1l!ila:5Ijington, iKt 20515-1308

March 19,2008

The Honorable Peter J. ViscloskyChairmanHouse Appropriations Subcommittee on Energyand Water Development, and Related Agencies2362B Rayburn House Office BuildingWashington, D.C. 20515Dear Chairman Visclosky:

WASHINGTON OfFICE;31 8 CANNON HOUSE OFFiCE BUILDI(202) 225-3711

DISTRICT OFFICE:1622 ALGONQU!N Ro " SUITE L

SCHAUMBURG, fL 60173(541) S25-0265

WWW.hOtlS0.gcv/bean

I am requesting that the Committee provide $4.0 million for technical assistance toRemedial Action Plans (RAP) Committees in the Fiscal Year 2009 Energy and WaterDevelopment, and Related Agencies Appropriations Act. This program authorizes theCorps of Engineers to provide technical support to states and local organizations in thedevelopment and implementation of RAP's. State and local agencies from 30 RAP's inOhio, Illinois, New York, Michigan, Wisconsin, Minnesota, Pennsylvania, and Indianahave requested funding. I certify that neither I nor my spouse has any financial interest inthis project.

MLB:smh

Melissa L. BeanMember of Congress

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MELISSA L. BEAN8T H DiSTRICT, i t . . U t ~ O ' s

COMM!TTEE ON F1NANC1AL $ERVrCESSUBCOMMITTtr ON FINANCIAL INSTITUTiONS

AND CONSIJMER CRfOlTSUBCOMMITTEE 0; " CAPiTAL MARKETS, !N$URA1iCE,

AND GOVH'NMENTSPGNSOREO ENTUWRISES

COMMITIEE ON SMALL BUSINESSCHAIR, SU[)'COMMITi""EE ON FINANa AND TAX

SUBCOMMiTTEE ON REGULATiONS, HEALTHCAREANIJ TRF,OE

~ o i l g r e % % of tbe Wniteb ~ t a t e s ' ,1i)ouse ot li\eprc5entatibc5wm!aliuillgtOIl, :i)1! 20515-1308

March 19,2008

The Honorable Peter J. ViscloskyChairmanHouse Appropriations Subcommittee on Energyand Water Development, and Related Agencies2362B Rayburn House Office BuildingWashington, D.C. 20515Dear Chairman Visclosky:

WASHINGTON OFFICf-31B CANNON HOUSE OFFICE BUILDIN(20l) 225-3711

DlSTIliCT OfFICE:1622 ALGONQUIN RD., SUiTE L

SCHAUM8URG,ll60173(847\ S25-1)2G5

WVvW.hOUS8,govibeah

I am requesting that the Committee provide $6.75 million for the construction andoperation of the electric dispersal barriers in the Chicago Sanitary & Ship Canal in theFiscal Year 2009 Energy and Water Development, and Related Agencies AppropriationsAct. Historically, the Great Lakes and the Mississippi River were separated naturally bya landmass, but since the completion of the Chicago Sanitary and Ship Canal, aquaticspecies can move freely between the two water systems. A temporary dispersal barrier(Barrier 1) has been operating for nearly six years, and construction of a permanentbarrier (Barrier II) will be completed this year. This funding will provide for theoperations of both barriers and begin construction of the conversion of Barrier I into apermanent barrier as well as a feasibility study. I certify that neither I nor my spouse hasany financial interest in this project.

MLB:smh

Melissa L. BeanMember of Congress

PRiNTED ON RECVCLfD PAPER


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MELISSA L BEAN8TH DISTRICT, IlliNOIS

COMMITTEE ON FINANCIAL SERVICESSUBCOMMITTEE ON FiNANC'AL iNST


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CAPITOL OFFICE111 9 LONGWORTH HOUSE OFFICE BUILDING

WASHINGTON, DC 20515PHONE: (202) 225-6235

FAX: (202) 225-2202DISTRICT OFFICE

1910 SUNSET GOULEVARD, #560LOS ANGELES, CA 90026PHONE: (213) 483-1425

(tCongre!)!) of tbe ~ n i t e b $tate!)fi)ouge of l\epregentatibeg

FAX: (213) 483-1429 XAVIER BECERRABECERRA.HOUSE.GOV 31 ST DISTRICT, CALIFORNIA

March 18, 2008

The Honorable Peter ViscloskyChairmanAppropriations Subcommittee on Energyand Water DevelopmentU.S. House of Representatives2362-B Rayburn HOBWashington, D.C. 20515Dear Chainnan Visclosky:

COMMITTEE ON WAYS AND MESUBCOMMITIEE ON HEALTH

SUBCOMMITIEE ON OVERSIGHTSUBCOMMI TIEE ON SOCIAL SECUR

COMMITTEE ON THE BUDGE

ASSISTANT TO THESPEAKER O f THE HOUSE

I am requesting funding for the Arroyo Seco Watershed Management Plan FeasibilityStudy in fiscal year 2009. The funding would be used to further the Army Corps ofEngineers' work towards completing a watershed management plan.The local sponsor of the Arroyo Seco Watershed Management Plan is the Los AngelesCounty Flood Control District, located at: 900 South Fremont Avenue, Alhambra,California 91803.Pursuant to clause 17(a)(5) of Rule XXIII o f the Rules of the House of Representativesfor the 110mCongress, I hereby certify that neither my spouse nor I has any financialinterest in this project.


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CAPITOL OFFICE1119 LONGWORTH HOUSE OFFICE BUILDING

WASHINGTON, DC 20515PHONE: (202) 22!M3235

FAX: (202) 225--2202DISTRICT OFACE

1910 SUNSET BOULEVARD, #560LOS ANGELES, CA 90026PHONE: (213) 483--1425

~ o n g t e s s of tbe mniteb ~ t a t e s j!Jouse of itepresentatibes

FAX: (213) 483--1429BECERRA.HOUSE.GOV

March 18,2008

The Honorable Peter ViscloskyChairman

XAVIER BECERRA31 ST DISTRICT, CALIFORNIA

Appropriations Subcommittee on Energyand Water DevelopmentU.S. House of Representatives2362-B Rayburn HOBWashington, D.C. 20515Dear Chairman Visclosky:

COMMITIEE ON WAYS AND MESUBCOMMITTEE ON HEALTH

SUBCOMMITTEE ON OVERSIGHTSUBCOMMITTEE ON SOCIAL SECUR

COMMITIEE ON THE BUDGE

ASSISTANT TO THESPEAKER Of THE HOUSE

I am requesting funding for the Los Angeles River Revitalization Study in fiscal year2009. The funding would be used for the purpose of building upon the existingauthorized "Los Angeles River Ecosystem Restoration Study" and incorporating inputfrom the City of Los Angeles' Master Plan for the LA River.The legal grantee of the Los Angeles River Revitalization Study is the City of LosAngeles, located at 200 North Spring Street, Los Angeles, California 90012.Pursuant to clause 17(a)(5) of Rule XXIII of the Rules of the House of Representativesfor the 110th Congress, I hereby certify that neither my spouse nor I has any financialinterest in this project.


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SHELLEY BERKLEY1ST O,s ..",;r, N ~ " M l A

405 CANNON HOUSE OFFICE BU'lDINGWASHINGTON, DC 20515(202) 225-5965FAX: (202) [email protected]

2340 PASO DEl PRADOSUITE 0106LAs VEGAS, NevAoA 89102(702) 220-9823

FAX: (702) 220-9841w w w . b e r l e y .house.gov

( ( o n g r c ~ ~ of tbc ~ n i t c b ~ t a t c ~ ~ o u l i e ot ~ e p r e l i e n t a t i b e l i OOIaffi)ington, 191t 20515-2801

March 12, 2008The Honorable David R. Obey, ChairThe Honorable Jerry Lewis, Ranking MemberCommittee on AppropriationsH218, The CapitolWashington, D.C. 20515Dear Chair Obey and Ranking Member Lewis:

C O M M I T T E ~ S : WAYS AND MEANSS U B C O M M I T T E ~ 0 "

SU8COMM 'TT U ON T.....DEVETERANS' AFFAIRS

SUSCOMMITTE 0 " HEA LTHSU8COMMITTE ON

CAlJOOSU:Co-CH" 'F


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SHELLEY BERKLEY

405 CANNON House OFFICE BUILDINGW.uHINGTON. DC 20515(2021225-5965F,ve: (202) 225-3119shelley,[email protected]

2340 PAseo DeL PRAOOSUITE 0106LAs VEGAS, NeVADA 89102(702)220-9823

FA.x: (702)220-9841www.berkley.house.go .

(/J:ongregg of tbe ~ n i t e b ~ t a t e g l!.Jousr of l\rprrsrntatibrsBagbington, mQl: 20515-2801

March 12, 2008The Honorable David R. Obey, ChairThe Honorable Jerry Lewis, Ranking MemberCommittee on AppropriationsH218, The CapitolWashington, D.C. 20515Dear Chair Obey and Ranking Member Lewis:

CQ M .. mtE$:WAYS AND MEANS

s...ecOOoo...-n1:E ot tINCOtIE SroCOArTY ....0 r ... !.vSUS '- :O" . n t . ON T......o.VETERANS' AFFAIRSSUecO .. TT U ON Hu...TH

SUIICOMMrntl ONOISABILITY AND Me"'Oll ... L AfFAIRc.o.UCO&EI:Co-CHAJR, G ... NO CAUCUS

Co-CH.OJII, STOf' DU I CAucusCo-CHMo.. T UW ... CAUCV$

I am requesting fu nding for Alternative Energy Project in fiscal year 2009. The entity to receivefunding for th is project is Charter School Development Foundation, located at 3960 Howard HughesParkway, Ste 750, Las Vegas, Nevada 89169. The funding would be used for installation of aphotovoltaic system. I certify that neither J nor my spouse has any financial interest in this project.

Sincer Iy,


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SHELLEY BERKLEY1$ T DISTRICT. NEVADA

4(lS CANNON H OUSE OFFICI; 8UILDINGWASHI NGTON. DC 20515(202) 225--5965FA>TTEE 0 '"INCO"E S ~ C U A ' T Y AND FAMilY SU>'PO

SUBCOMMtTlH 00 T .....OVETERANS' AFFAIRS

SUBCO .. . ' ' ' 'E ON HEALntSUBCOMMITTEE ON

D ' S ~ S T \ ' AND MEMOR .... AFFAlAC.WCUSU:

Co-CMAIA. GAM ING CAIJCUSCo-CHAR. STOP DUI CAUCl.JSCo-CHAJA, T 41WAN CAUCUS

I am requesting funding for Urban Sustainability Initiative in fiscal year 2009. The entity to receivefunding for this project is University of Nevada Las Vegas, located at 4505 Maryland Pkwy; Box452037, Las Vegas, Nevada 89154-2037. The funding would be used for development ofeducational, research , and outreach activities. I certify that neither I nor my spouse has any financialinterest in this project.

PR INTED ON RECVCHD PAPER


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SHELLEY BERKLEY1ST DosTfUCT. N ~ . o . o . o .

405 CANNON House OFFICE BUILDINGW.o.sHINGTON, DC 20515(2021225-5965FAX: (202)225-3119

[email protected] PASEO DEl PRADoSUITE 0106

lA s VeGAS. NEV.o.o.o. 89102(702) 220-9823FAX: (702)220-9841www.berkley,house.go'l

ClCongreii of tbe mniteil $tateij!)oulle of ~ e p r e l l e n t a t i b e l l ~ . ~ i n g t o n , l.!l l{ 20515-2801

March 12, 2008The Honorable David R. Obey, ChairThe Honorable Jerry Lew is, Ranking MemberCommittee on AppropriationsH218, The CapitolWashington, D.C. 20515Dear Chair Obey and Ranking Member Lewis:


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SHELLEY BERKLEY

405 CANNON HouSE OFfICE BUI\..OIHGWASHINGTON, DC 205151202) 225-5965F..t.,K: (202) 225-3119

shelley berlileyOmail.house.gov2340 P ...SEO DEL PR ...OO

SUITE 0106LAs VEGAS, NEV ...OA 89102(702) 220-9823FAX: (702) 220-9841www.berkley.house.go

(!Congn!)!) of tbe ~ n t t e l l $tate!)~ o u s r of l\rprrsrntatibrsBaS\Jington, llll!: 20515-2801

March 12, 2008The Honorable David R.. Obey, ChairThe Honorable Jerry Lewis, Ranking MemberCommittee on AppropriationsH218, The CapitolWashington, D.C. 205 15Dear Chair Obey and Ranking Member Lewis:

COMMITTUS:WAYS ANO MEANS

Sl/tICOMMn" .u ONINCOhIE SECUfWTY NIt> F-. .v SuI'f'O

SUIICOMMITTU ON TAAmVETERANS' AFFAIRS

SUI!ICOMM!TT! ON HULTltatersjL)ollse of ][\epresentlltil1es

March 19 , 2008The Honorable David R. Obey, ChairThe Honorable Jerry Lewis, Ranking MemberCommittee on AppropriationsH-218, The CapitolWashington, D.C. 20515Dear Chairman Obey and Ranking Member Lewis:

WASHINGTON OFFICERayburn House Office BuildinWashington, DC 20515- 0528(202) 225-4695

DISTRICT OFFICE:14 546 Hamlin Street, Suite 20Van Nuys, CA 91411-4128(818)994- 7200

www.house.gov/berman

1am requesting funding for the Sun Valley Watershed Feasibility Study in fiscal year 2009. Theentity to receive funding for this project is Los Angeles County, located at 900 South FremontAve. , Alhambra, CA 91803. The funding would be used to initiate and continue the feasibi litystudy for the Sun Valley Watershed, consistent with County of Los Angeles' Sun ValleyWatershed Management Plan. 1certify that neither I nor my spouse has any financial interest inthis project.

ARD L. BERMANMember ofCongress


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HOWARD L. BERMAN28TH DISTRICT, CALIFORN IA

CO MM ITT EE ONTHE JUDICIARYCHAIRMAN, SUBCOMMITTEE ON

COURTS. THE INTERNET, ANDINTElLECTUAL PROPERTYSUBCOMMlnEE ON IMM IGRATION,

CrTllENSH IP. REFUGEE, BORDER SECURfNAND INTERNATIONAL lAW

COMM ITTEE ONFOR EIGN AFFA IRS

SU8COMMIrrEE ONTIlE MIDDLE EAST AN D SQUni ASIA

cttongre%% of tbe mntteb ~ t a t e % j!)ollS'e of l\epreS'elltntilJeS'

March 19, 2008The Honorable David R. Obey, ChairThe Honorable Jerry Lewis, Ranking MemberConUllittee on AppropriationsH-218, The CapitolWashington, D.C. 20515Dear Chairman Obey and Ranking Member Lewis:

WASHINGTON OFFICERaybu rn House O ff ice BuildinWash ington, DC 20515-0528(202) 225-4695

DISTRICT OFFICE:14546 Hamlin Street, Suite 20Va n Nuys, CA 91 411-4 128(818) 994-7200

www .house.gov/berman

I am requesting funding for the Tujunga Wash Restorat ion Project, Phase 11 in fiscal year 2009.The entity to receive funding for this project is Los Angeles County, located at 900 SouthFremont Ave. , Alhambra, CA 91803. The funding would be used to further the Army Corps ofEngineers' work to create a naturalized stream course and recreational space for an area ofneed.I certify that neither I nor my spouse has any fmancial interest in this project.

HOWARD 1. BERMANMember of Congress


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HOWARD L. BERMAN28TH DISTR ICT, CALIFORNIACOMMITIEEONTHE JUDICIARY

CHAJRMAN, SUBCOMMITTEE ONCOURTS. THE INTERNET, ANDINTELLECTUAl PftOPERTYSUBCOMMIT'TE ON IMMIGRATION ,cmzeNSHIP, REFUGEE, BOROfR SECURITYAND INTERNATIONAL LAW

COMMITTEE ONFOREIGN AFFAIRSSUBCOMMITTEE ONTHE MIDDLE EAST AND SOUTH ASIA

~ o n g t t 5 5 of tbt ~ n t t t b ~ t a t t 5 ~ o u . s e of l\epre.sentatibe.s

March 19 ,2008The Honorable David R. Obey, ChairThe Honorable Jerry Lewis, Ranking MemberCommittee on AppropriationsH-218, The CapitolWashington, D.C. 20515Dear Chairman Obey and Ranking Member Lewis:

WASHINGTON OFFICERayburn House Office BuildinWashington, DC 20515-0528(202) 225-4695

DISTRICT OFFICE:14546 Hamlin Street, Suite 2Van Nuys, CA 91411-4128(818)994-7200

www,house.gov/berman

I am requesting funding for the Los Angeles River Revitalization Study in fiscal year 2009. Theentity to receive funding for this project is the Los Angeles District Army Corps ofEngineers,located at 911 Wilshire Blvd # 1525, Los Angeles, CA 90017. The funding continues theexisting feasibility study for the Los Angeles River. I certify that neither I nor my spouse hasany financial interest in this project.

WARD L. BERMANMember of Congress


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March 19, 2008

The Honorable David Obey The Honorable Jerry LewisChairman Ranking Member

Committee on Appropriations Committee on AppropriationsH-218 Capitol 1016 Longworth HOB

Washington, DC 20515 Washington, DC 20515

Dear Chairman Obey and Ranking Member Lewis:

I am requesting funding for the Bayou Meto Basin, ARprojectin fiscal year

2008. The entity to receive funding for this project is the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers,Memphis District located at 167 North Main Street, Memphis, TN 38002. The funding

would be used for construction of the project. I certify that neither I nor my spouse has

any financial interest in this project.

Sincerely,

MARION BERRYMember of Congress


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March 19, 2008





I am requesting funding for the Osceola Harborprojectin fiscal year 2009. The

entity to receive funding for this project is the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, MemphisDistrict located at 167 North Main Street, Memphis, TN 38002. The funding would be

used for operation and maintenance of the project. I certify that neither I nor my spouse

has any financial interest in this project.

Sincerely,



43/62

March 19, 2008





I am requesting funding for the St. Francis River and Tribs, AR/MOprojectin

fiscal year 2009. The entity to receive funding for this project is the U.S. Army Corps ofEngineers, Memphis District located at 167 North Main Street, Memphis, TN 38002.

The funding would be used for construction of the project. I certify that neither I nor my

spouse has any financial interest in this project.

Sincerely,



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March 19, 2008





I am requesting funding for the St. Francis River and Tribs, AR/MOprojectin


The funding would be used for operation and maintenance of the project. I certify that

neither I nor my spouse has any financial interest in this project.

Sincerely,



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March 19, 2008





I am requesting funding for the White River Navigation Study, ARprojectin


The funding would be used for general investigation of the project. I certify that neither I

nor my spouse has any financial interest in this project.

Sincerely,



46/62

March 19, 2008





I am requesting funding for the Brownsville Branchprojectin fiscal year 2009.

The entity to receive funding for this project is the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers,Memphis District located at 167 North Main Street, Memphis, TN 38002. The funding



Sincerely,



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March 19, 2008





I am requesting funding for the Grand Prairie Regionprojectin fiscal year




Sincerely,



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March 19, 2008





I am requesting funding for the Ethanol from Agriculture for Arkansas andAmericaprojectin fiscal year 2009. The entity to receive funding for this project is theArkansas State University located at P.O. Box 2760, State University, AR 72467. The

funding would be used for the production of enzymes in a plant system that will lower the

cost of ethanol production significantly. The Arkansas Biosciences Institute (ABI)

located laboratory will lead an effort to bring together a skilled team that would bring thisindustry home to not only Arkansas, but to all agricultural areas in the US. An acre of

rice straw could yield 270 gallons of ethanol. I certify that neither I nor my spouse has


Sincerely,

MARION BERRY

Member of Congress


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March 19, 2008





I am requesting funding for the Mississippi River Leveesprojectin fiscal year




Sincerely,



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March 19, 2008





I am requesting funding for the Mississippi River Leveesprojectin fiscal year


would be used for operations and maintenance of the project. I certify that neither I nor

my spouse has any financial interest in this project.

Sincerely,



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March 19, 2008





I am requesting funding for the White Riverprojectin fiscal year 2009. The


used for operations and maintenance of the project. I certify that neither I nor my spouse


.

Sincerely,

MARION BERRY

Member of Congress


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March 19, 2008





I am requesting funding for the Channel Improvement Programprojectin fiscal

year 2009. The entity to receive funding for this project is the U.S. Army Corps ofEngineers, Memphis District located at 167 North Main Street, Memphis, TN 38002.



.

Sincerely,

MARION BERRY

Member of Congress


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March 19, 2008





I am requesting funding for the Helena Harborprojectin fiscal year 2009. The


used for operations and maintenance of the project. I certify that neither I nor my spouse


.

Sincerely,

MARION BERRY

Member of Congress


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March 19, 2008





I am requesting funding for the Helena Harbor-Phillips Countyprojectin fiscal


The funding would be used for operations and maintenance of the project. I certify that

neither I nor my spouse has any financial interest in this project.

.

Sincerely,

MARION BERRY

Member of Congress


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March 19, 2008





I am requesting funding for the White River Basin Comprehensive, AR & MO

projectin fiscal year 2009. The entity to receive funding for this project is the U.S. ArmyCorps of Engineers, Memphis District located at 167 North Main Street, Memphis,

TN 38002. The funding would be used for general investigation of the project. I certify

that neither I nor my spouse has any financial interest in this project.

.

Sincerely,

MARION BERRY

Member of Congress


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March 19, 2008





I am requesting funding for the Wynneprojectin fiscal year 2009. The entity to

receive funding for this project is the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, Memphis Districtlocated at 167 North Main Street, Memphis, TN 38002. The funding would be used for

construction of the project. I certify that neither I nor my spouse has any financial

interest in this project.

.

Sincerely,

MARION BERRY

Member of Congress


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March 19, 2008





I am requesting funding for the Lower Cache Restoration, ARprojectin fiscal




Sincerely,



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March 19, 2008





I am requesting funding for the White River Minimum Flowsprojectin fiscal

year 2009. The entity to receive funding for this project is the U.S. Army Corps ofEngineers, Little Rock District located at P.O. Box 867, Little Rock, AR 72203. The

funding would be used for construction of the project. I certify that neither I nor my


Sincerely,



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March 19, 2008





I am requesting funding for the Ozark Powerhouse Rehabilitationprojectin

fiscal year 2009. The entity to receive funding for this project is the U.S. Army Corps ofEngineers, Little Rock District located at P.O. Box 867, Little Rock, AR 72203. The

funding would be used for construction of the project. I certify that neither I nor my


.

Sincerely,

MARION BERRY

Member of Congress


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March 19, 2008





I am requesting funding for the MidSouth/Southeast BioEnergy Consortium

projectin fiscal year 2009. The entity to receive funding for this project is the ArkansasState University located at P.O. Box 2760, State University, AR 72467. The funding

would position the MidSouth and Southeast bioenergy industry to expand from biodiesel

and grain to ethanol to commercial production of cellulostic ethanol and to develop

economic and environmental viable systems to produce, harvest and process relevantfeedstocks for biodiesel and ethanol operations, matching feedstock availability to

specific conversion technologies. I certify that neither I nor my spouse has any financial

interest in this project.

.

Sincerely,

MARION BERRY

Member of Congress


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March 19, 2008





I am requesting funding for the Bull Shoals Dam and Spillway Bridge in fiscal

year 2009. The entity to receive funding for this project is U.S. Army Corps of Engineers,Little Rock District located at P.O. Box 867, Little Rock, AR 72203. The funding would

be used for operation and maintenance. I certify that neither I nor my spouse has any

financial interest in this project.

Sincerely,



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March 19, 2008





I am requesting funding for the McClellan-Kerr AR River Navigation System

projectin fiscal year 2009. The entity to receive funding for this project is the U.S. ArmyCorps of Engineers, Little Rock District located at P.O. Box 867, Little Rock, AR 72203.

The funding would be used for maintenance of the project. I certify that neither I nor my


.

Sincerely,

MARION BERRY

Member of Congress

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