[Congressional Record (Bound Edition), Volume 154 (2008), Part 8] [Extensions of Remarks] [Page 10939] [From the U.S. Government Publishing Office, www.gpo.gov]EARMARK DECLARATION ______ HON. DON YOUNG of alaska in the house of representatives Wednesday, May 21, 2008 Mr. YOUNG of Alaska. Madam Speaker, I submit the following: Bill Number: H.R. 5658, Navy, RDT&E, Line 181, PE # 0206623M. Legal name and address of entity receiving earmark: Alkan Shelters, LLC, 1701 S. Cushman St., Fairbanks, AK 99701. Description of how the money will be spent and why the use of federal taxpayer funding is justified: In an effort to support the needs of the Special Operations Community with regard to establishing remote area communications and intelligence, Alkan has designed a C4 module capable for use on the smaller ATV platforms. The module design incorporates the latest in satellite communications, UAV & IR camera surveillance and military mesh network antenna systems. It will provide a means by which to gather field intelligence and transmit this data back to the tactical operations center, This project funding would be used to build a military ATV vehicle and C4 module and has already received $500,000 in funding from SOCOM. Description of matching funds: Alkan Shelter, LLC will contribute internal R&D in the amount of $100,000. Authorized Amount: $2,000,000.00. Project Name: EMI Hardened Expandable Shelter. Detailed Finance Plan: Phase 1: $300,000 Engineering; $200,000 Testing; $150,000 Materials. Phase 2: $200,000 Engineering; $300,000 Testing; $400,000 Expandable Shelter. Phase 3: $150,000 Engineering; $300,000 Testing. ____________________