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April 01,2009

The Honorable David R. Obey, Chairman

The Honorable Jerry Lewis, Ranking Member
Committee on Appropriations
H-218, The Capitol
Washington, D.C. 20515

Dear Chairman Obey and Ranking Member Lewis:

I am requesting funding for the Northeast Coastal Monitoring Collaborative in fiscal year 2010.

The entity to receive funding for this project is:

Northeast Coastal Monitoring Collaborative
115 Bradford Street
Provincetown, MA 02657

The funding would be used for incorporating satellite imagery and spectral technology to
supplement coastal monitoring programs throughout the New England coastline; in Rhode
Island, Massachusetts, and New Hampshire to detect and remediate pollution and climate
change related issues.

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

Sincerely,

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Niki Tsongas ~
Member of Congress

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