[Congressional Record Volume 154, Number 127 (Tuesday, July 29, 2008)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E1588]
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                          EARMARK DECLARATION

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                             HON. TOM COLE

                              of oklahoma

                    in the house of representatives

                         Tuesday, July 29, 2008

  Mr. COLE of Oklahoma. Madam Speaker, I submit the following:

  Requesting Member: Tom Cole (OK-4).
  Bill Number: H.R. 6599.
  Account: Military Construction, Air Force.
  Legal Name of Requesting Entity: Tom Cole (OK-4).
  Address of Entity: Tinker AFB, 7751 1st St, Tinker AFB, OK 73145.
  Description of Request: This $5,400,000 addition to the Air Force 
MilCon Account will accelerate from within the FYDP the realignment of 
Air Depot Street at Tinker Gate. This project is fully executable in 
the next fiscal year, is within the FYDP, supported by the base 
commander, is a base priority, and has a parametric cost estimate 
associated with it. The existing roadway alignment poses a safety issue 
and does not satisfy the Anti-Force/force protection requirements. It 
is not in compliance with the Manual on Uniform Traffic Control 
Devices--extreme congestion during morning and afternoon peak traffic 
flows presents significant driver safety issues as exits are made from 
a major Interstate onto the entrance to Tinker AFB. The project also 
provides for a new Pass and Identification building consolidating all 
operations at the 24-hour gate.

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