JOHN P.

SARBANES 426 CANNON HOUSE OFFICE BUILDING

~202) 225--4016
3RD DISTRICT, MARYLAND
FAX: (202) 225-9219

COMMlnEEON 600 BALTIMORE AVENUE

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April 3, 2009

The Honorable David Obey The Honorable Jerry LeWIs

Chairman Ranklllg Member
CommIttee on AppropriatIOns Committee on AppropriatIOns
H-2IS, The CapItol 2112, Rayburn HOB
Washlllgton, DC 20515 Washington, DC 20515

Dear Chauman Obey and Rankmg Member Lewis:

I am forwarding a request for funding for Chesapeake Bay Oyster RestoratIOn III
the FY 2010 Commerce, JustIce, Science and Related Agencies AppropnatlOns bill.
These funds will be used to support native oyster restoratIOn III both the Maryland and
Virginia portIOns of the Chesapeake Bay- a key component of the Bay ecosystem,
serving as substrate for underwater fish habitat, pollution filtenng for the Bay, and as one
of the region's most Important fisheries. The entIty to receIve funding for this project IS
the NOAA Chesapeake Bay Office located at 410 Severn A venue, AmJapolis, MD
21403. I certify that neither I nor my spouse has any financial interest III the project.

If you have any questIons, please contact Michael Pierce of my staff at 202-225-
4016.

Sincerely,

~PL
Member of Congress

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