[Congressional Record Volume 154, Number 128 (Wednesday, July 30, 2008)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E1614]
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                          EARMARK DECLARATION

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                          HON. JOHN R. CARTER

                                of texas

                    in the house of representatives

                        Wednesday, July 30, 2008

  Mr. CARTER. Madam Speaker, I rise today to submit documentation 
consistent with the new Republican earmark standards.

  Requesting Member: Congressman John R. Carter.
  Bill Number: H.R. 6599--The Military Construction and Veterans 
Affairs Appropriations Act for Fiscal Year 2009.
  Account: Military Construction, Army.
  Legal Name of Receiving Entity: Fort Hood, TX.
  Address of Receiving Entity: U.S. Army Garrison, Fort Hood, Bldg. 
1001, Rm. W321, Fort Hood, TX 75544.
  Description of Request: I have secured $32,000,000 in funding in H.R. 
6599 in the Military Construction, Army account for Unit Maintenance 
Facilities at Fort Hood, TX.
  This funding will construct standard design unit maintenance 
facilities. Primary facilities to include vehicle maintenance shops, 
company operations facilities with covered hardstand, oil storage 
buildings, organizational unit storage buildings, Unmanned Aerial 
Systems (UAS) Maintenance Hangar, UAS taxiways and bridge, and 
organizational vehicle parking. Install intrusion detection systems 
(IDS) for arms rooms. Connect Energy Management Control System (EMCS) 
to base-wide network. Special foundations are required due to expansive 
soils. Sustainable Design and Development (SDD) and Energy Policy Act 
of 2005 (EPAct05) features will be provided. Supporting facilities 
include electrical, water, sanitary sewer, and natural gas utilities; 
fire protection and alarm systems; security lighting; fencing, paving, 
walks, curbs and gutters; storm drainage; access roads; information 
systems; landscaping; and site improvements. Access for persons with 
disabilities will be provided in public areas. Heating and air-
conditioning will be provided by self-contained units. Anti-Terrorism/
Force Protection (AT/FP) measures will be provided by structural 
reinforcement, mass notification system, special windows and doors, 
high curbing, and other site improvements to secure perimeter and 
maintain stand-off distances. Comprehensive building and furnishings 
related interior design services are required. Air-conditioning 
(estimated 300 tons).
  Fort Hood, Texas, is a strategic installation for the Army. This 
project was programmed to receive funding in Fiscal Year 2009. This 
project is necessary to support the troop increase requested by the 
Secretary of Defense as part of the ``Grow the Force'' initiative for 
the Army.
  Military Construction projects are always 100 percent funded by the 
U.S. Federal Government so there is no opportunity for matching funds.
  Requesting Member: Congressman John R. Carter.
  Bill Number: H.R. 6599--The Military Construction and Veterans 
Affairs Appropriations Act for Fiscal Year 2009.
  Account: Military Construction, Air Force.
  Legal Name of Receiving Entity: Fort Hood, TX.
  Address of Receiving Entity: U.S. Army Garrison, Fort Hood, Bldg. 
1001, Rm. W321, Fort Hood, TX 75544.
  Description of Request: I have secured $10,800,000 in authorization 
funding in H.R. 6599 in the Military Construction, Air Force account 
for a TACP Joint Air Ground Center at Fort Hood, TX.
  This project will construct a Joint Air Ground Center to support the 
administrative, training, vehicle and equipment maintenance and storage 
requirements for the 3rd Air Support Operations Group and the 9th Air 
Support Operations Squadron at Fort Hood, TX. The construction will 
include reinforced concrete foundation and floor slabs, metal frame 
work, masonry walls, roof system, fire detection/protection system, 
utilities, pavements, site improvements, special foundations, 
communication support, and demolition and asbestos abatement of five 
facilities (3,611 SM). This project will comply with DoD antiterrorism/
force protection requirements per Unified Facilities Criteria.
  Fort Hood, Texas is a strategic installation for the Army. This 
project was programmed to receive funding in Fiscal Year 2009. The 
project is necessary to support the mission of the 3rd Air Support 
Operations Group and the 9th Air Support Operations Squadron at Fort 
Hood, Texas.
  Military Construction projects are always 100 percent funded by the 
U.S. Federal Government so there is no opportunity for matching funds.
  Requesting Member: Congressman John R. Carter.
  Bill Number: H.R. 6599--The Military Construction and Veterans 
Affairs Appropriations Act for Fiscal Year 2009.
  Account: Military Construction, Army.
  Legal Name of Receiving Entity: Fort Hood, TX.
  Address of Receiving Entity: U.S. Army Garrison, Fort Hood, Bldg. 
1001, Rm. W321, Fort Hood, TX 75544.
  Description of Request: I have secured $17,500,000 in funding in H.R. 
6599 in the Military Construction, Army account for a Chapel with 
Religious Education Center project at Fort Hood, TX.
  This project will construct a standard design chapel complex and 
religious education center. Primary facilities include a chapel 
complex, religious education center, administrative area, conference 
rooms, library, multipurpose activity area, kitchen and storage areas, 
fire alarm and fire suppression systems, connection to Installation 
Energy Management Control System (ECMS), and building information 
systems. Special foundations are required due to the expansive soils. 
Supporting facilities include electrical, water, sanitary sewer, and 
natural gas utilities; storm drainage; chilled water distribution; 
paving, walks, curbs and gutters; security lighting, information 
systems; landscaping and site improvements. Heating will be provided by 
self-contained natural gas units. Access for the handicapped will be 
provided. Comprehensive Interior Design package is required. Anti-
Terrorism/Force Protection (AT/FP) measures include mass notification 
system, structural reinforcement, special doors and windows, high 
curbing, and other measures to maintain stand-off distance.
  Fort Hood, Texas is a strategic installation for the Army. This 
project was programmed to receive funding in Fiscal Year 2012, but was 
identified by the garrison commander as the highest unfunded priority 
in Fiscal Year 2009. The project is necessary to improve psychological 
and spiritual care for the soldiers and their families.
  Military Construction projects are always 100 percent funded by the 
U.S. Federal Government so there is no opportunity for matching funds.

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