[Congressional Record Volume 155, Number 113 (Friday, July 24, 2009)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E1951]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




                          EARMARK DECLARATION

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                           HON. PHIL GINGREY

                               of georgia

                    in the house of representatives

                        Thursday, July 23, 2009

  Mr. GINGREY of Georgia. Madam Speaker, pursuant to the Republican 
Leadership standards on earmarks as well as in accordance with Clause 9 
of rule XXI, I am submitting the following information regarding the 
earmarks I received as part of H.R. 3288, the Transportation, Housing 
and Urban Development, and Related Agencies Appropriations Act for 
Fiscal Year 2010.
  Requesting Member: Congressman Phil Gingrey
  Bill Number: H.R. 3288
  Account: Federal Aviation Administration--Airport Improvement Program
  Legal Name of Requesting Entity: Richard Russell Regional Airport
  Address of Requesting Entity: 304 Russell Field Road, Rome, GA 30165
  Description of Request: This entire $250,000 will be used to make the 
Taxiway C configuration consistent with the approved Airport Layout 
Plan. The realigned Taxiway C will reduce the possibility of runway 
incursions and back taxiing on the primary runway. In addition, a 
portion of the closed Runway 14/32 will be converted to usable taxiway 
pavement, and grading work will also be performed in this midfield area 
to meet runway safety area standards.
  Requesting Member: Congressman Phil Gingrey
  Bill Number: H.R. 3288
  Account: Federal Highway Administration--Interstate Maintenance 
Discretionary
  Legal Name of Requesting Entity: Georgia Department of Transportation
  Address of Requesting Entity: #2 Capitol Square, Atlanta, GA
  Description of Request: The entire $750,000 will be used for the 
preliminary engineering of a fully directional interchange at Third 
Army Road and Interstate 75. This project is critical to Bartow, Cobb, 
and Paulding Counties as they work collaboratively to address the 
serious traffic problems in this part of the region. This project will 
allow residents of three counties access to the interstate without 
having to travel through Cobb County. At the present time, drivers in 
this area must travel through Cobb County, significantly increasing 
traffic congestion on both main thoroughfares and residential streets. 
This part of the region has accident and injury rates higher than the 
state average in Georgia. In addition, commute time is increased and 
air quality is negatively affected. The project falls within the 
boundaries of the air quality non-attainment area of metropolitan 
Atlanta.
  This project will run through Paulding, Cobb and Bartow Counties 
reconstructing Third Army Road north of the existing roadway from the 
interchange to U.S. 41. The existing Third Army Road would remain to 
facilitate local access to the residential properties in the area. The 
interstate ramps would extend along I-75 for approximately 1,500 feet. 
Feasibility and justification reports conducted have indicated that 
there would be significant improvements in traffic safety, mobility, 
and congestion in the region if this interchange was constructed.
  Requesting Member: Congressman Phil Gingrey
  Bill Number: H.R. 3288
  Account: Housing & Urban Development--Economic Development Initiative
  Legal Name of Requesting Entity: Paulding County Industrial Building 
Authority
  Address of Requesting Entity: 240 Constitution Boulevard, Dallas, GA
  Description of Request: The entire $250,000 will be used to construct 
the Paulding County Technology Model Building which is a key piece to 
the development of the Airport Industry and Technology Park, a 
component of the Paulding Forest Initiative for which the County 
received the Economic Development Administration's Award for Excellence 
in Economic Development in 2007. The Airport Industry and Technology 
Park is in a key location for aerospace and technology development as 
it is surrounded by the major cities of Atlanta, Birmingham, and 
Chattanooga and located adjacent to the first new general aviation 
airport designed to accommodate the Very Light Jet industry. This 
project is the result of a joint venture between the County, the Cities 
of Dallas and Hiram, and the Industrial Building Authority.

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