[Congressional Record Volume 155, Number 113 (Friday, July 24, 2009)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E1941]
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                          EARMARK DECLARATION

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                            HON. BOB INGLIS

                           of south carolina

                    in the house of representatives

                        Thursday, July 23, 2009

  Mr. INGLIS. Madam Speaker, pursuant to the Republican leadership 
standards on earmarks, I am submitting the following information 
regarding an earmark I received as part of H.R. 3288, Transportation, 
Housing and Urban Development, and Related Agencies Appropriations Act, 
2010.
  Requesting Member: Congressman Bob Inglis
  Bill Number: H.R. 3288, Transportation, Housing and Urban 
Development, and Related Agencies Appropriations Act, 2010
  Account: FAA--Airport Improvement Program
  Legal Name of Requesting Entity: South Carolina Technology and 
Aviation Center (SC-TAC)
  Address of Requesting Entity: 2 Exchange Street, Greenville, SC 29605
  Description of Request: SC-TAC is the largest general aviation 
airport in the state of South Carolina, serving the aviation industry 
as a major aircraft maintenance and modification base. This high 
priority, taxiway B (North) improvement project would greatly enhance 
the operational capacity and safety parameters of the airfield, 
increasing access to current and future airport infrastructure. SC-
TAC's 2600 acre aviation park is home to 80 high tech companies and 
organizations employing over 3,000 local residents. This upgrade 
project would facilitate SC-TAC's ability to attract additional 
aviation-related businesses (jobs) to the complex, adding to the $222 
Million economic impact of their operation. The amount is $750,000 and 
it would go to SC-TAC.
  Requesting Member: Congressman Bob Inglis
  Bill Number: H.R. 3288, Transportation, Housing and Urban 
Development, and Related Agencies Appropriations Act, 2010
  Account: FHWA--Transportation & Community & System Preservation
  Legal Name of Requesting Entity: City of Spartanburg
  Address of Requesting Entity: 366 N. Church St., Suite 700, 
Spartanburg, SC 29303
  Description of Request: The Fairforest Rd. at N. Blackstock Rd. 
intersection is directly adjacent to a major Norfolk Southern rail line 
that is also used by Amtrak for passenger service. Because of the 
present alignment of the rail line and adjacent roadways, two signals 
control traffic on either side of the at-grade rail crossing, 
increasing the possibility of a vehicle becoming trapped on the rail 
line between the two signals. The present situation presents a severe 
safety hazard to normal vehicular traffic and school buses which use 
the at-grade crossing frequently during school hours. The amount is 
$500,000 and it would go to the City of Spartanburg.

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