[Congressional Record Volume 155, Number 101 (Wednesday, July 8, 2009)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E1680]
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                          EARMARK DECLARATION

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                            HON. JEFF MILLER

                               of florida

                    in the house of representatives

                        Wednesday, July 8, 2009

  Mr. MILLER of Florida. Madam Speaker, pursuant to the Republican 
Leadership standards on earmarks, I am submitting the following 
information regarding earmarks I received as part of the Fiscal Year 
2010 Military Construction and Veterans Affairs Appropriations Act.
  Requesting Member: Congressman Jeff Miller
  Project Name: Flight Test Operations Facility (413 FLTS)
  Account: Air Force
  Legal Name of Requesting Entity: Eglin Air Force Base
  Address of Requesting Entity: Eglin Air Force Base, Florida, 32542
  Description of Request: $9,400,000--Flight Test Operations Facility 
(413 FLTS). I requested these funds to provide the 413th Flight Test 
Squadron the necessary facilities to conduct developmental and 
qualification testing of aircraft. The entity to receive funding for 
this project is Eglin Air Force Base, Florida, 32542. The funding would 
be used to upgrade facilities necessary to ensure mission success, 
minimize acquisition costs and fielding delays. Functional areas 
include administration, operations and special purpose areas including 
open storage area with SIPRNET, workshop/maintenance area with 
compressed air, a hoist system and an electrical system capable of 
providing multi-phase power and covered outside storage. The squadron 
is currently operating at 50% of the net office space recommended by 
AFH 32-1084. Aircrew life support equip lockers, printers, shredders 
and other office machines are stored and operated in hallways because 
of the lack of space and overcrowding. The unit does not have a 
dedicated facility but is provided space in other units' facilities. 
The 413th occupies 19,101SF in four separate facilities, two on base 
and two leased off base. I certify that this project does not have a 
direct and foreseeable effect on the pecuniary interest of my spouse or 
me. Consistent with the Republican Leadership's policy on earmarks, I 
hereby certify that this request (1) is not directed to any entity or 
program named after a sitting Member of Congress; (2) is not intended 
for a ``front'' or ``pass through'' entity; and (3) meets or exceeds 
all statutory requirements for matching funds where applicable.

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