[Congressional Record (Bound Edition), Volume 154 (2008), Part 12] [Extensions of Remarks] [Page 17407] [From the U.S. Government Publishing Office, www.gpo.gov]EARMARK DECLARATION ______ 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. ____________________