[Congressional Record (Bound Edition), Volume 156 (2010), Part 1] [Extensions of Remarks] [Page 179] [From the U.S. Government Publishing Office, www.gpo.gov]EARMARK DECLARATION ______ HON. BILL SHUSTER of pennsylvania in the house of representatives Friday, January 15, 2010 Mr. SHUSTER. Madam Speaker, consistent with the Republican Leadership's policy on earmarks, I am submitting the following information regarding earmarks received as part of H.R. 3288, the Consolidated Appropriations Act, FY 2010. Requesting Member: Congressman Bill Shuster (PA-9) Bill Number: H.R. 3288, Consolidated Appropriations Act, FY 2010 Commerce, Justice, Science, and Related Agencies Projects Project Name: Confluence Cellular Communication Tower Project Account: DOJ/COPS Tech Legal Name of Requesting Entity: County of Somerset Address of Requesting Entity: 300 North Center Avenue, Somerset, PA 15501 Description of Request/Justification of Federal Funding: $100,000 for Confluence Cellular Communication Tower Project It is my understanding that funding will be used to construct a cellular communications tower to provide mobile phone and radio communications along the Greater Allegheny Passage Trail. This project is a valuable use of taxpayer funds because the tower would make emergency communications available to law enforcement personnel, rangers, and trail users for critical incidents and emergencies. ____________________