****Appropriations Subcommittees and Projects Alphabetically Listed****
Agriculture Appropriations Act FY 2010
Algae Fuel Research Project
Amount: $2,500,000
Intended Recipient:
University of Tulsa
800 South Tucker Drive
Tulsa, OK 74104
Project Description:
As part of a joint effort, the University of Tulsa has been working with private sector partners to develop algae as a source of green fuel. This funding request would support additional research and development in the flowing key areas: (1) algae growth mechanisms and kinetics; (2) optimization of the catalytic conversation process; (3) optimization of the fuel conversion process; (4) process simulation; and (5) directed evolution of algae.
Animal Waste in Semiarid Agroecosystems
Amount: $500,000
Intended Recipient:
Oklahoma State University
107 Whitehurst Hall
Stillwater OK, 74078
Project Description:
This project will develop sustainable, environmentally safe, and ecologically healthy animal waste management practices in semiarid ecosystems that contribute to food security and economic development in rural communities. Funding provided through this request will be used for data collection and analysis, support for student research, the purchasing of equipment for environmental sampling and analysis, and the procurement of supplies and materials.
Biomass based Energy Research Center
Amount: $1,200,000
Intended Recipient:
Oklahoma State University
107 Whitehurst Hall
Stillwater OK, 74078
Project Description:
A consortium of three universities (Oklahoma State University, University of Oklahoma, and Mississippi State University) is working to refine and commercialize a unique gasification-fermentation process utilizing plant biomass to produce liquid fuel. The goal is to find an alternative to traditional fuel sources, and to enhance rural economic development through the use of plant materials. Funding provided through this request will be used to maintain financial support for bio-based energy research that is now occurring in Oklahoma and Mississippi in connection to this program.
Expanded Wheat Pasture
Amount: $360,000
Intended Recipient:
Oklahoma State University
107 Whitehurst Hall
Stillwater OK, 74078
Project Description:
The purpose of this project is to develop science and technologies, uniquely adapted wheat varieties, decision-support economic models, and extension education programs to increase profitability of dual-purpose wheat enterprises (i.e. wheat grain and stocker cattle) in Oklahoma and Southern Great Plains. Funding provided by the request will be used to support research and education programs.
Food Safety
Amount: $2,347,500
Intended Recipient:
Oklahoma State University
107 Whitehurst Hall
Stillwater OK, 74078
Project Description:
The aim of this initiative is to research, test, and develop rapid and efficient methods for detecting and cont rolling food borne pathogens throughout the food chain, from the point-of-origin to consumption. Research activities will focus on the development and utilization of state-of-the-art detection methods and newly developed molecular probe or sensor methodology for targeted microbial pathogens, or their toxins, to determine critical points in the food chain (i.e. production, harvest, processing, and distribution). Funds provided through this request will be used to support program personnel, cover operational costs, and purchase relevant equipment.
Integrated Production Systems for Alternative Crops
Amount: $320,000
Intended Recipient:
Oklahoma State University
107 Whitehurst Hall
Stillwater OK, 74078
Project Description:
This project will produce research to develop and refine crop management techniques to enable environmentally sound and economically feasible production of alternative crops for the bio-fuel industry. Project research areas include: season extension techniques, organic production practices, strategies for pest and weed management, and organically approved practices and chemical agents. Funding provided through this request will be used to purchase lab and field supplies, and to support agriculturalists, technicians, graduate students, student workers, and/or a post doctoral scientist who will perform work in connection to this project.
Pilot Technology Transfer
Amount: $400,000
Intended Recipient(s):
Oklahoma State University
107 Whitehurst Hall
Stillwater OK, 74078
Mississippi State University
Mississippi State, MS 39762
Project Description:
This initiative will provide technology transfer services and engineering assistance to small, rural manufacturing operations, while improving their profitability and enhancing the economies of the rural communities in which they are located. Funding provided by this request will be used to support the operations and activities of the Oklahoma Cooperative Extension Service, and the companion program located at Mississippi State University.
Preservation and Processing Research
Amount: $250,000
Intended Recipient:
Oklahoma State University
107 Whitehurst Hall
Stillwater OK, 74078
Project Description:
This project emphasizes research, development, and implementation of integrated cropping, harvesting, handling, storage, and processing systems to facilitate new crop endeavors and assist new business development. It will maintain and improve profitability for Oklahoma horticultural and related agricultural industries. Funding provided through this request will be used to support the following activities: biosensor development, quality assessment of crop storage, and development of new storage, processing, and manufacturing techniques for optimizing quality.
Restoration of Program Funds
Amount: $2,142,000
Intended Recipient:
USDA South Central Agricultural Research Laboratory
Lane, Oklahoma
Project Description:
Expansion of research at the USDA-ARS, South Central Agricultural Research Laboratory, Lane, Oklahoma to develop production systems using canola, mustard, peanut , sunflower, and watermelon to maximize bio-fuel production. An increase by $2 million to the Lane ARS laboratory would fund the expansion of current research to maximize bio-fuel production to enhance economic opportunities for Oklahoma growers.
Sun Grant Initiative
Amount: $5,000,000
Intended Recipient:
Oklahoma State University
107 Whitehurst Hall
Stillwater OK, 74078
Project Description:
The national Sun Grant Initiative (SGI) is authorized to conduct research and develop education and outreach programs for the development of bio-based products and platform technologies (e.g. gasification, chemical hydrolysis, and fermentation microbial digestion). Oklahoma State University is designated as one of five regional centers and will manage the grants program in the South Central region.
Commerce, Justice, Science Appropriations Act FY 2010
After School Program
Amount: $50,000
Intended Recipient:
Boys and Girls Club of Green Country
P.O. Box 687 Pryor, OK 74361
Project Description:
The funding will be used for a partnership with Sea Research Foundation in Mystic, CT to provide the Immersion Presents After School Program to roughly 500 children in Oklahoma. The program offers high-quality academic programs in science and technology for at-risk youth.
Emergency Response System
Amount: $270,000
Intended Recipient:
Southeastern Oklahoma State University
1405 North 4th Durant, OK 74701
Project Description:
This project will enhance emergency response and public safety at the SOSU through the purchase of a new mass emergency communication system; a power generator; a new fingerprint and document imaging system; and much needed equipment, radios and uniforms for campus police officers.
Highway Patrol Firearms Training Facility
Amount: $1,300,000
Intended Recipient:
Oklahoma Department of Public Safety
3600 North Martin Luther King Avenue
Oklahoma City, Oklahoma 73111
Project Description:
The project would provide the Oklahoma Highway Patrol with its own firearms training facility in lieu of their current situations which requires renting or borrowing ranges around the state to conduct firearms training. OHP instructors would also continue instruction at this facility of various other law enforcement agencies statewide.
Highway Patrol Mobile Computer Equipment
Amount: $6,099,359
Intended Recipient:
Oklahoma Department of Public Safety
3600 North Martin Luther King Avenue
Oklahoma City, Oklahoma 73111
Project Description:
The project would enhance the Oklahoma Highway Patrol’s mobile data program. It will allow: the expansion of the mobile computing platform to include the entire OHP fleet, upgraded of the existing mobile computing platform in 300 OHP units, establish an automated vehicle location system, and equip each communication center with a Tier Computer Aided Dispatch System.
Law Enforcement Telecom System Backup
Amount: $1,733,000
Intended Recipients:
Oklahoma Department of Public Safety
3600 North Martin Luther King Avenue
Oklahoma City, Oklahoma 73111
Project Description:
Oklahoma Law Enforcement Telecommunications System (OLETS), by statute, is the only source for city, county, state and federal law enforcement agencies in Oklahoma to utilize in obtaining criminal justice information from any other states through the National Law Enforcment Telecommunications System (NLETS) or through the FBI’s National Crime Information Center (NCIC). Currently there is no offsite backup of this system and should be rendered inoperable it would place law enforcement in the in a position of being unable to verify if a driver license was valid, to determine if a person was wanted, to identify persons as terrorists, or to identify a stolen vehicle, weapon, boat, or other articles.
Mobile Command Unit
Amount: $375,000
Intended Recipient:
Town of Roland
801 S Roland Rd, Roland, OK 74954
Project Description:
The project will provide the Town of Roland and its police and fire departments with a mobile command unit to use in the event of emergency disasters, manhunts, and other public safety emergencies.
Native American Rural Business Resource Center
Amount: $500,000
Intended Recipient:
Rural Enterprises of Oklahoma, Inc.
2912 Enterprise Blvd, Durant, OK 74701
Project Description:
This project would fund the administration the Native American Business Development Center at Eastern Oklahoma State College which will serve Pushmataha, McCurtain, Choctaw, LeFlore, Latimer, Pittsburg, Haskell, Atoka, and Coal counties. The funds will expand the business incubator program and will provide finance and economic development services to businesses and entrepreneurs in this predominantly rural region where Native Americans make up a large percentage of the population.
Phased Array Radar/National Weather Radar Testbed
Amount: $10,000,000
Intended Recipient:
University of Oklahoma
100 E. Boyd St., Room 1110 Norman, OK 73019
Project Description:
This project will allow for upgrades to existing radar systems, especially the 20 year old NEXRAD network, at the National Severe Storms Lab. A Multi-function Phased Array Radar (MPAR) has already proven capabilities for almost doubling the tornado lead time for warnings and for tracking aircraft surveillance.
Pictometry, Law Enforcement Visual Intelligence Tool
Amount: $2,700,000
Intended Recipient:
Chickasaw Nation
520 Arlington St, Ada, OK 74820
Project Description:
The project will allow the Chickasaw and Choctaw Nation, which encompasses 22 counties in southern and southeastern Oklahoma, to utilize this visual imagery tool to jointly manage emergencies with other local, state, and federal agencies. The project enhances public safety, and puts sophisticated geospatial intelligence information into the hands of emergency first responders.
Police Department Equipment
Amount: $300,000
Intended Recipient:
Roland Police Department
801 S Roland Rd, Roland, OK 74954
Project Description:
This project will provide funding to the Roland Police Department for the purchase of police equipment, computers, telecommunications equipment, and patrol vehicles.
Statewide Public Safety Communications System
Amount: $2,000,000
Intended Recipient:
Oklahoma Department of Public Safety
3600 North Martin Luther King Avenue
Oklahoma City, Oklahoma 73111
Project Description:
This project will continue the replacement of the state’s aging communication system and to provide comprehensive radio and data communications capabilities for all emergency response agency units in Oklahoma. The current communications capabilities of the Oklahoma Highway Patrol and other law enforcement agencies are inadequate and antiquated, and units cannot effectively share information with each other or with other agencies.
Tornado Sirens
Amount: $85,000
Intended Recipient:
Nicut Fire Department
Rr 3 Box 211-1, Muldrow, OK 74948
Project Desription:
This funding would provide five automatically controlled tornado sirens to warn our citizens of an approaching severe weather well before it impacts the community.
Department of Defense Appropriations Act FY2010
Aging Systems Sustainment and Enabling Technologies (ASSET)
Amount Requested: $3,000,000.00
Intended Recipient:
Oklahoma State University
107 Whitehurst Hall, Stillwater OK, 74078
Project Description:
The ASSET program augments American military readiness by expanding the Department of Defense manufacturing base for producing problem-parts for aging aircraft and weapons systems. ASSET has a successful 14-year record of support for DoD, documenting savings that range from 15%-85%. Funding provided by this request will be used to continue the ASSET program and to enhance its effectiveness in performing its mission.
Airborne Infrared Surveillance System (AIRS)
Amount: $3,200,000.00
Intended Recipient:
L-3 Com/Aeromet
112 Beech Dr., Riverside/Jones Airport, Tulsa, OK 74132
Project Description:
The AIRS system is currently integrated on a Gulfstream IIB (HALO-II) and DC-10-10 (WASP) aircraft, supports the MDA, Deputy for Test (MDA/DT), Airborne Sensor (ABS) program, collecting radiometric signature data on cooperative targets in support of ballistic missile defense system (BMDS) development requirements. Funding will be used to develop a terrestrial based airborne infrared capability providing precision tracking, feature extraction, and discrimination capabilities for targets in the boost and mid-course phases of flight. This infrared capability could be integrated with either manned or unmanned high-altitude, long-endurance airborne platforms. Until an operational space-based system becomes available, this capability provides a contingency for surveillance of medium-range and long-range missile threats to the United States and our allies.
Arctic Fire Freeze, a nontoxic, biodegradable fire suppression agent for war-fighters and military vehicles
Amount: $1,400,000.00
Intended Recipient:
Global Safety Labs, Inc.
4129 South 72nd E. Ave., Tulsa, OK 74145
Project Description:
This initiative will provide financial resources for testing and evaluating military applications of Arctic Fire Freeze. Arctic Fire Freeze is a fire suppressant product that has been used by the steel industry for approximately 10 years. Funding provided by this request will be used to conduct rigorous military testing and evaluation. The use of Arctic Fire Freeze in military vehicles and equipment and by ground troops could significantly reduced burn-related injuries and fatalities.
Bomb Line Modernization
Amount: $5,000,000.00
Intended Recipient:
McAlester Army Ammunition Plant
1 C Tree Road, McAlester, OK 74501
Project Description:
Funding will provide critical upgrades to the Bomb Explosive load lines at McAlester Army Ammunition Plant (MCAAP). MCAAP serves as the only load facility for all Air Force and Navy general purpose bombs. MCAAP also loads all Penetrator and specialty bombs for the services such as the Massive Ordnance Penetrator (MOP), Massive Ordnance Air Burst (MOAB), and the BLU 126 Low Collateral Damage Bomb. The load facilities at MCAAP were constructed in 1942. While they have been upgraded over the years there is no funding mechanism in place at Working Capital Funded facilities for major modernization efforts. Funding is necessary to support new explosive load requirements and much needed modernization upgrades to the equipment used throughout the explosive load facilities.
Civil Reserve Air Fleet (CRAF) Counter-Man Portable Air Defense System (MANPADS) Pilot Program
Amount: $20,000,000.00
Intended Recipient:
United States Transportation Command, Scott Air Force Base, IL 62225
Project Description:
This initiative will support the purchase of 10 MANPAD’s and to convert 10 commercial aircraft from the CARF to use the Counter-MANPAD platform, in addition to studying their effectiveness and use. Funding provided under this request will equip commercial aircraft carrying U.S. service personnel and/or cargo flying into U.S. military bases in Afghanistan with a means of defense against surface-to-air missile attacks, which are common occurrences in the Afghanistan theatre.
Development of Demilitarization Equipment for Cluster Ammunition – Army R&D
Amount: $10,000,000.00
Intended Recipient(s):
McAlester Army Ammunition Plant
1 C Tree Road, McAlester, Okla. 74501
General Dynamics Ordnance and Tactical Systems
11399 16th Court North. Suite 200, St. Petersburg, FL 33716
Project Description:
The U.S. Army currently has more than 500,000 tons of ammunition in storage in the demilitarization account and cluster ammunition represents approximately 25% of these assets. At the US Army Depots, a technology gap exists for demilitarizing cluster ammunition. The requested funding would provide state-of-the-art demilitarization machines for cluster ammunition to be installed at the Defense Ammunition Center (DAC) in McAlester, OK.
Dual Mode Mortar SAL Integration
Amount: $7,500,000.00
Intended Recipient(s):
Development:
Raytheon Company
1151 East Hermans Road, Tucson, AZ 85706
Production:
Raytheon Company
1 C Tree Road, Building 130 Highway 69 South, McAlester, OK 74501
Project Description:
Funding will allow Raytheon Company to develop and produce a 120mm GPS-guided precision mortar round for the U.S. Army, which would achieve a desired accuracy of less than 5 meters with the added integration of a semi-active laser (SAL). Funding, will allow an expeditious development of a product to provide the capability of a precision-guided mortar round, which is urgently needed by U.S. combat forces in Afghanistan. Final assembly of the product will occur at the McAlester Army Ammunition Plant in McAlester, Oklahoma.
F-16 229 Engines
Amount: $75,600,000.00
Intended Recipient:
Oklahoma National Guard
3501 Military Circle, Oklahoma City, OK 73111
Project Description:
The Oklahoma Air National Guard serves as an integral part of the USAF Air Expeditionary Force (AEF). This integration requires improved aircraft performance in speed, thrust and maneuvering to be compatible with other AEF F-16 squadrons. ANG Block 42 F-16s are capable of meeting these requirements if engine replacement with F100-PW-229 engines is completed. Multi-year funding for continued fleet engine upgrades will provide the Oklahoma National Guard with the capability to deploy to theatre current F-16 aircraft and meet mission requirements.
Family of Medium Tactical Vehicles and Trailers (FMTV)
Amount: $53,900,000.00
Intended Recipient:
Oklahoma National Guard
3501 Military Circle, Oklahoma City, OK 73111
Project Description:
The Oklahoma National Guard currently has on-hand 40% of the required FMTV’s and 20% of the trailers. The Oklahoma National Guard currently has many of the older legacy vehicles. Expending maintenance dollars on these legacy vehicles is not cost effective. The current level of fill for the FMTV and trailers does not allow the Oklahoma National Guard to conduct necessary training and could hamper response to national or state emergency situations. With additional FMTVs and trailers, the Oklahoma National Guard will increase its capacity to respond to state, regional, and national emergencies.
Ground Warfare Acoustical Combat System of Netted Sensors (GWACS)
Amount: $10,000,000.00
Intended Recipient:
GWACS Defense Inc.
4500 South 129th East Ave., Suite 191,Tulsa, OK 74134
Project Description:
GWACS are multi-sensor systems that can detect, locate, discriminate and give precision targeting data of hostile fire to Blue forces in a net-centric environment. Additionally, they create total battle space situational awareness both in open and urban terrain, and provide precision targeting data for combined and integrated fire support. Funds will be used to accelerate the development and fielding of GWACS technology, which is critical and urgently needed for small arms detection, force protection, and situational awareness at all command levels in open and urban terrain operations in Iraq and Afghanistan.
High Density Power Conversion and Distribution Equipment
Amount: $3,400,000.00
Intended Recipient:
Westwood Corporation, L-3
12402 60th Street, Tulsa, Ok 74146
Project Description:
The current switchboard technology used by the United States Navy has remained the same for nearly 50 years. The need to provide power to sensors, weapons, and house loads onboard naval vessels has escalated, and the newest architectural designs have added additional concerns. High density power conversion equipment will provide increased power density while reducing size and weight of the current architectural systems. If successful, this project will result in significant savings to the Navy as virtually every surface ship could incorporate this technology.
Institute for Information Security (iSec)
Amount: $5,000,000.00
Intended Recipient:
Dr. Allen R. Soltow, Executive Director of Research
The University of Tulsa
600 South College Avenue, Tulsa, Oklahoma 74104
Project Description:
The Institute for Information Security (iSec) at The University of Tulsa (TU) is one of America’s premier cyber security programs integrating education, training, research and outreach activities. iSec is the lead institution in the NSF and DoD Cyber Service (Cyber Corps) initiatives, which train students for security positions with the U.S. government and military. Funding provided under this reqeust will provide iSec with financial resources for advanced instrumentation and research. Continued financial support for iSec will enhance the Institute’s ability to carry out its mission of providing training and instruction in cyber security skill sets, which are vital for confronting and thwarting cyber threats to natioanl security.
Mission Readiness Improvement Program (MRIP)
Amount: $4,500,000.00
Intended Recipient(s):
General Atomics
3550 General Atomics Court, San Diego, CA 92121-1122
827th Aircraft Sustainment Group
3001 Staff Drive, Tinker AFB, OK 73145
Project Description:
MRIP accelerates comprehensive solutions identified under the Congressionally-funded PILOT program that limit the usefulness of the aging C/KC-135 fleet. An accelerated system for modernization is critical to the mission readiness of the multi-use KC-135 fleet which is vital in extending the utility and global reach of the C/KC-135.
Mobile Ammunition Processing Facility (MAPF)
Amount: $7,400,000.00
Intended Recipient(s):
U.S. Army Defense Ammunition Center
McAlester Army Ammunition Plant
1 C Tree Road, McAlester, OK 74501
Project Description:
MAPF is a self-sufficient facility for processing ammunition returned by in-theatre military units with the added ability to re-issue ammunition without having to return it to a major ammunition supply point. The facility consists of three transportable workshops, a power generating and air compressor unit, ground matting, overhead shade cover and sufficient ammunition peculiar equipment and hand tools. MAPF meets a critical need as U.S. combat forces transition in and out of the war theatres in Iraq and Afghanistan.
Multifunctional Garment Systems for Prevention and Protection
Amount: $3,000,000.00
Intended Recipient:
Oklahoma State University
107 Whitehurst Hall, Stillwater, OK 74078
Project Description:
Funding will be used to create advanced multifunctional designs for a suite of next-generation integrated body armor systems with enhanced protection and comfort properties but lighter in weight. This initiative will develop next-generation ballistic materials for use in personal armor and multi-functional performance material finishes designed to meet the needs of DOD and civilian occupations. Funding will be applied to research, design and testing of next-generation multifunctional technologies and materials desperately needed to create more effective body armor and other protective systems to save the lives and limbs of soldiers and civilian workers. This project builds on the foundation established in FY 2006-2009 by continuing design of critical next generation armor and smart apparel systems.
National Repository of Digital Forensic Intelligence (NRDFI) and the Center for Telecommunications and Network Security (CTANS)
Amount: $2,700,000.00
Intended Recipient:
Oklahoma State University
107 Whitehurst Hall, Stillwater OK, 74078
Project Description:
CTANS at the Oklahoma State University is an academic leader in information assurance (IA) and the first institution anywhere qualified in all six domains of the Committee for National Security Systems. NRDFI will function as a tool with broad application for law enforcement and the global war on terror. Funding will be used to enhance and expand the capabilities of CTANS to design, implement, initially populate, and test the NRDFI of Digital Forensic Intelligence. These funds will provide the resources for rapid development, testing, and deployment of the prototype NRDFI.
Oklahoma Army National Guard Future Soldier Trainer - Recruitment, Retention, and Training Program
Amount: $1,000,000.00
Intended Recipient(s):
Laser Shot Inc.
4214 Bluebonnet Drive
Stafford, TX 77477
Oklahoma National Guard
3501 Military Circle
Oklahoma City, OK 73111
Project Description:
The Future Soldier Training System (FST) integrates non-prior service soldiers into a viable and effective pre-basic training program. The system has significantly improved the quality of training and readiness level of troops who have used it for training. Funding will be used to provide the Oklahoma Army National Guard with Future Soldier Training Systems. The use of these systems by Guard members during training exercises will increase preparedness and improve weapons skills.
Oklahoma Unmanned Systems Alliance (OK USA)
Amount: $1,800,000.00
Intended Recipient:
Oklahoma State University
107 Whitehurst Hall
Stillwater OK, 74078
Project Description:
OK USA conducts research and testing in critical areas where team members from Oklahoma State University and the University of Oklahoma have significant experience and where an immediate contribution to the wider Unmanned Aerial Systems (UAS) support to the Department of Defense can be made. Funding will support the testing and research activities of OK USA. The research and testing initiatives will contribute to the development of policy to govern the use of Unmanned Aerial Systems for military and civilian purposes.
University Multispectral Laboratories (UML)
Amount: $6,000,000.00
Intended Recipient:
Oklahoma State University
107 Whitehurst Hall
Stillwater OK, 74078
Project Description:
The OSU University Multispectral Laboratories (UML) has established a National Unmanned Aerial Systems (UAS) Test Facility adjacent to Fort Sill restricted airspace. This facility provides unique opportunity to conduct UAS flight testing while remaining within restricted airspace where UAS flights are exempt from Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) regulations. Funding will be used to complete all activities began in fiscal year 2009 to establish the UAS Test Center. The UAS Test Center’s initiatives will help solve issues of UAS use related public safety, certifications, subsystems testing, and pilot training along with developing and testing a national policy on employment and flight operations of UAS's in US airspace.
Spentex™, an inherently fireproof clothing product for the military war-fighter
Amount: $625,000.00
Intended Recipient:
Global Safety Labs, Inc.
4129 South 72nd E. Ave., Tulsa, OK 74145
Project Description:
Spentex is a unique blend of carbon fibers, spun with other strengthening fibers to form a yarn that can be woven into lightweight, comfortable fabrics that are far superior to Nomex in the ability to resist burning and protect the wearer from burns when in the presence of fire. Nomex has been the standard for the military for over 40 years. Spentex requires the level of documentation and commercial certification prior to being tested and reviewed by the government agencies charged with the typical development of fire protection clothing for use in the military and homeland defense. Funding provided by this request will support the testing and evaluation of Spentex by the United States military for the application of fire proof clothing for military personnel. Fielding improved fire protected clothing will enhance the safety of military personnel in hazardous working environments and combat zones.
Technology Applications for Security Enhancement
Amount: $4,477,440.00
Intended Recipient:
Oklahoma State University
107 Whitehurst Hall, Stillwater OK, 74078
Project Description:
The work of the multidisciplinary Oklahoma State University team that makes up the Center for the Mitigation of Evolving Threats (CMET) will enhance our national chemical and biological (CB) threat preparedness in an integrated multi-stage framework, including early detection systems, mediation of CB threat impacts, and forensic investigation for criminal prosecution. Funding for this initiative will be used to by CMET to assist in the effort to develop an effective National Bio-security Plan that addresses prevention, preparedness, response and attribution in quarantine and defense, and international commercial trade in civilian and military contexts.
Energy and Water Appropriations Act FY 2010
Consolidated Alternative Fuels Research/Transit Operations and Maintenance Training Facility
Amount: $800,000
Intended Recipient:
Oklahoma State University
107 Whitehurst Hall, Stillwater, OK 74078
Project Description:
This project would fund a feasibility/planning study to assist the Oklahoma State University in creating a facility to provide a regional and national research and testing center for alternative fuels and a training facility for transit and local government transportation. The center would provide accommodation for a distinct teaching venue that OSU staff can use to instruct urban and rural transit agencies, county and state highway offices and Native American tribal staffs in the latest technological advances in alternative and conventional fuel/vehicle operations. This facility will also provide maintenance procedure and guidance and transit anti-terrorist training.
Feasibility Study for Oologah Lake Watershed
Amount: $135,000
Intended Recipient:
U.S. Army Corps of Engineers – Tulsa District
1645 S 101 E Ave, Tulsa, OK 74128
Project Description:
The funding would be used to complete the draft watershed management plan, to complete modeling effort for watershed, and to complete modeling appendix for draft report.
Grand Lake Comprehensive Study
Amount: $500,000
Intended Recipient:
U.S. Army Corps of Engineers – Tulsa District
1645 S 101 E Ave, Tulsa, OK 74128
Project Description:
The funding would be used for public Involvement / documentation processes, an initial hydrology and hydraulic data base, a GIS mapping, an initial real estate data base, an initial environmental & cultural data base, and an initial socio economics data base for this comprehensive study.
Grand (Neosho) River Basin Watershed
Amount: $162,000
Intended Recipient:
U.S. Army Corps of Engineers – Tulsa District
1645 S 101 E Ave, Tulsa, OK 74128
Project Description:
The project would complete the alternative selection, NEPA analysis, and feasibility report. It would also initiate other interim feasibility studies, and negotiate feasibility cost share agreement for the Corps of Engineers operations and maintenance project at this location.
Illinois River Basin, OK and AR
Amount: $100,000
Intended Recipient:
U.S. Army Corps of Engineers – Tulsa District
1645 S 101 E Ave, Tulsa, OK 74128
Project Description:
The funding will be used to prepare a reconnaissance report and negotiate feasibility cost share agreement for the Corps of Engineers operations and maintenance project at this location.
Lake Relocation Studies
Amount: $2,000,000
Intended Recipient:
Oklahoma Water Resources Board
3800 North Classen Blvd., Oklahoma City, OK 73118
Project Description:
This project would fund reallocation studies on: Heyburn Reservoir, Shiatook Reservoir, and Tenkiller Ferry.
McClellan-Kerr Arkansas River Navigation System, AR & OK, 12-Foot Deepening
Amount: $20,000,000 ($20,000,000 of Inland Waterway Trust Funds would also be required, cost sharing is 50/50)
Intended Recipient:
Army Corps of Engineers
1645 S. 101st E. Ave., Tulsa, OK 74128-4609
Project Description:
This project would deepen the navigation channel to a minimum depth of 12 feet throughout the McClellen-Kerr Arkansas River Navigation System.
McClellan-Kerr Arkansas River Navigation System, Locks and Dams, Oklahoma, Tow Haulage
Amount: $24,500,000
Intended Recipient:
US Army Corps of Engineers
1645 S. 101st E. Ave., Tulsa, OK 74128-4609
Project Description:
This project would be for the installation of a tow haulage system for the McClellen-Kerr Arkansas River Navigation System. Tow haulage equipment is needed to make transportation of barges more economical by allowing less time for tows to pass through the various locks and dams.
National Energy Policy Institute
Amount: $2,000,000
Intended Recipient:
The University of Tulsa
800 South Tucker Drive, Tulsa, OK 74104
Project Description:
This project would create an institute focusing on reducing dependence on foreign oil and gas and developing policy options for future energy sources.
Oklahoma Investigations Program, Oklahoma Comprehensive Water Plan
Amount: $200,000
Intended Recipient:
Oklahoma Water Resources Board
3800 North Classen Blvd., Oklahoma City, OK 73118
Project Description:
This project would provide assistance and funds to assist the State of Oklahoma in updating the Oklahoma State Comprehensive Water Plan by modernization of the Oklahoma Water Resources Board database management system, migration of existing data and appropriate training.
Planning Assistance to States Program, Oklahoma Comprehensive Water Plan
Amount: $500,000
Intended Recipient:
Oklahoma Water Resources Board
3800 North Classen Blvd., Oklahoma City, OK 73118
Project Description:
This project would create a multi-year study to provide technical assistance to the state of Oklahoma in updating the Oklahoma Comprehensive Water Plan.
Power Synchronization Technology
Amount: $9,000,000
Intended Recipient:
GO Technologies, LLC
4500 South 129th East Ave., Suite 191,Tulsa, OK 74134
Project Description:
This project would improve the reliability and stability of the United States Electric Grid through Wireless Synchronization, Intelligent Near Real-time Monitoring of Generation, Distribution and Demand.
Red River Above Denison Dam, TX and OK
Amount: $100,000
Intended Recipient:
U.S. Army Corps of Engineers – Tulsa District
1645 S 101 E Ave, Tulsa, OK 74128
Project Description:
The funding will be used to prepare a reconnaissance report and negotiate feasibility cost share agreement for the Corps of Engineers operations and maintenance project at this location.
Red River Chloride Control – Elm Fork Area VI
Amount: $700,000
Intended Recipient:
Oklahoma Water Resources Board
3800 North Classen Blvd., Oklahoma City, OK 73118
Project Description:
This project would include construction of low flow dams, pump stations, and diversion pipelines to Truscott Brine Dam.
Red River Navigation System
Amount: $300,000
Intended Recipient:
Corps of Engineers, Vicksburg District
4155 E. Clay St., Vicksburg, MS 39183
Project Description:
This project would create a study investigating alternatives for extending navigation from Shreveport, LA to Index, AR though Texas and Oklahoma.
Red River Waterway, LA, AR, OK, and TX
Amount: $44,000
Intended Recipient:
U.S. Army Corps of Engineers – Tulsa District
1645 S 101 E Ave, Tulsa, OK 74128
Project Description:
The funding will be used to complete a reconnaissance report and negotiate feasibility cost share agreement for the Corps of Engineers operations and maintenance project at this location.
Southeast Oklahoma Water Resource Study
Amount: $500,000
Intended Recipient:
Oklahoma Water Resources Board
3800 North Classen Blvd., Oklahoma City, OK 73118
Project Description:
This project will, after assessing a 29 county area in southeast Oklahoma, will establish a Southeast Oklahoma Watershed Management Plan that identifies solutions to water resource problems within the study area.
Statewide Comprehensive Water Plans
Amount: $2,300,000
Intended Recipient:
Oklahoma Water Resources Board
3800 North Classen Blvd., Oklahoma City, OK 73118
Project Description:
This project would create a multi-year study to provide technical assistance to the state of Oklahoma in updating the Oklahoma Comprehensive Water Plan.
Interior and Environment Appropriations Act FY 2010
Administration/Visitor Facility – Deep Fork National Wildlife Refuge
Amount: $3,434,769
Intended Recipient:
Friends of Deep Fork National Wildlife Refuge
P.O. Box 816 Okmulgee, OK, 74447
Project Description:
This project will build a small administration/visitor facility for Deep Fork NWR located in Okmulgee, OK. The facility would provide a place for staff to conduct refuge operations, a place for special events, and a tourist destination for travelers traveling along US-75.
American Indian Chronic Disease Prevention and Treatment Technical Assistance Center
Amount: $2,889,000
Intended Recipient:
University of Oklahoma
100 E. Boyd St., Room 1110 Norman, OK 73019
Project Description:
This project will build infrastructure to assist Oklahoma’s tribal health systems and Indian Health Service facilities: in designing and evaluating interventions to prevent chronic diseases such as diabetes and cancer; training primary prevention staff; offering continuing education to health professionals; providing American Indian patients with more cost-effective and timely sub-specialty care and clinical trials enrollment; and piloting the use of home tele-health with American Indian diabetes and heart disease patients to improve outcomes and reduce the need for and costs of clinical interventions.
Clean Water State Revolving Fund (CWSRF)
Amount: $10,700,000
Intended Recipient:
Oklahoma Water Resource Board
3800 N. Classen, Oklahoma City, OK 73118
Project Description:
The CWSRF program funds low interest financing to Oklahoma cities and rural water districts for water and wastewater infrastructure projects.
Deep Water Wells
Amount: $1,400,000
Intended Recipients:
City of Miami
129 5th Ave NW, Miami, OK 74355
Project Description:
This project is necessary to drill 2 deep water wells that will provide uninterrupted service to 525 homes in the southwest quadrant of the city. Currently there is a single, non-reliable source of water/sewer for 525 families. Due to recent massive floods and tornados, there is the potential for placement of approximately 600 more homes for displaced families. The city has planned for an independent water supply for the southwest quadrant by building a tower and a chlorination system to service a part of city that is cut off from the other city water systems by the Neosho River. The wells are critical to finishing that project.
East McAlester Waste Water Treatment Plant Improvements
Amount: $875,001
Intended Recipient:
City of McAlester
28 E. Washington, McAlester, OK 74502
Project Description:
This project consists of the addition of a clarifier at the existing East Waste Water Treatment Plant that was built in 1976 which provides wastewater treatment for the northern portion of the City of McAlester. The project will provide construction of one, one million gallon, capacity clarifier.
Forest Service Emergency Operations Center
Amount: $313,000
Intended Recipient:
Oklahoma Department of Agriculture
PO Box 528804, Oklahoma City, OK 73152
Project Description:
This project would used for the construction of an emergency operations center for forestry management, training, food safety programs, and the protection of the animal population of the state of Oklahoma. It would also work with APHIS to be able to house a national veterinary stockpile at Tupelo, OK in case of an emergency. The funding will be used for a metal building, installation of electrical wiring, and site preparation.
Fort Gibson Water Treatment Plant Improvements
Amount: $125,000
Intended Recipient:
Town of Fort Gibson
200 West Poplar, Fort Gibson, OK 74434
Project Description:
This project would make critical improvements to the Fort Gibson Water Treatment Plant’s purification process, pump system, inlet gates to bring the water up to acceptable standards. The water treatment plant’s service area population is 4,000 inside the community and an additional 3,000 in the surrounding area.
Jones Academy
Amount: Program Request Only
Intended Recipient:
Choctaw Nation of Oklahoma
PO Box 1210, Durant, Oklahoma 74702
Project Description:
Request is for permission to participate in the multimillion dollar formula for BIA funded school programs – about 180 schools or dorms draw funds on a formula basis from the Indian Student Equalization Formula – expect total attracted by the program to range from $500,000 to $700,000 (specific amount subject to student counts and characteristics and size of appropriations). The tribe will assume policy and program control, which is currently shared with Hartshorne Public Schools, and it wishes to be qualified for BIA program payments for academic schools. The tribe has built a new school building for said program and has made and will make substantial money and other contributions to it.
Sanitary Water Project
Amount: $300,000
Intended Recipient:
Rogers State University
1701 W. Will Rogers Blvd., Claremore, OK 74017
Project Description:
This project will help to reduce the amount of storm water that migrates into the sanitary sewers on the RSU Campus, thus contributing to a more efficient use of the City’s water treatment plant, reducing their operating costs.
Slip Lining Failures in Sewer System
Amount: $2,000,000
Intended Recipients:
City of Miami
129 5th Ave NW, Miami, OK 74355
Project Description:
This project would improve and replace 110 miles of sewer line infiltration which is well beyond the city’s budget. This is a health and environmental issue, and could lead to civic fines from the Oklahoma Department of Environmental Quality for lack of compliance should these repairs not be made. The project will grow significantly more expensive if left uncorrected.
Water Delivery System
Amount: $2,000,000
Intended Recipient:
City of Miami
129 5th Ave NW, Miami, OK 74355
Project Description:
This project would replace the city’s 70 year old water delivery system which is cast iron and has performed 20 years beyond its life expectancy. As a result of age, the system failures are manifested as section loss, rusty drinking water, and chronic leaking. Installation and maintenance of a filtering system for water reaching every end user has been investigated and is not economically sustainable.
Water Distribution Improvements
Amount: $1,000,000
Intended Recipient:
City of McAlester
28 E. Washington, McAlester, OK 74502
Project Description:
This project consists of replacing approximately 6,000 linear feet of 12” cast iron water line on Main Street from South Avenue to Valley Drive. The pipe is located in an area of of very acidic soils and has caused premature deterioration. The main water line fails and causes disruption of service to many businesses and residents within the City of McAlester.
Water Line Construction Project
Amount: $1,752,479
Intended Recipient:
Sequoyah County Water Association
3320 W Cherokee Ave, Sallisaw, OK 74955
Project Description:
This project would allow for the construction of a 24 inch cross-county water line to provide potable water to the rural areas, small communities, and towns located in the west side of Sequoyah County.
Water Line Replacement Project
Amount: $349,376
Intended Recipient:
City of Atoka
315 E A St, Atoka, OK 74525
Project Description:
This project would replace the six inch water line south of the City along US-69/75 right of way from Virginia Ave. to Shady Lane. The existing water line dates to the 1970’s and since that time the civic development has greatly outpaced the line’s service capacity. The project replace the six inch line with a 12 inch line, and would improve water pressure both large businesses and residential neighborhoods as well as provide an adequate water supply to produce sufficient fire protection capabilities.
Water Treatment Plant – Clearwell Rehab
Amount: $200,000
Intended Recipient:
City of McAlester
28 E. Washington, McAlester, OK 74502
Project Description:
This project consists of rehabilitating the existing concrete clearwell at the existing water treatment plant that was built in 1982. The existing clearwell is leaking and in need of repair, and one half of it is unused do to the extent of the leakage. The rehab will include the installation of a waterproofing barrier to seal minor creacks and installation of a patch and plug system to repair joint leaks.
Water Treatment Plant – Filter Media/Underdrain Replacement
Amount: $1,000,000
Intended Recipient:
City of McAlester
28 E. Washington, McAlester, OK 74502
Project Description:
This project will allow the rehabilitation of three existing rapid sand filters at the existing water treatment plant that was built in 1982. The work is required by an order issued by the Oklahoma Department of Environmental Quality. The plant supplies potable water to McAlester and five other rural water districts. The project includes filter underdrain replacement, filter media replacement, and air scour piping installation.
Water Treatment Plant – Filter Process Control Upgrades
Amount: $500,000
Intended Recipient:
City of McAlester
28 E. Washington, McAlester, OK 74502
Project Description:
This project will allow upgrades the process controls of five existing rapid sand filters at the existing water treatment plant that was built in 1982. The existing controls are out-dated upgrades include installation of new modern filter controls to allow automatic draining, backwashing, air scouring, and filling of the filters.
Water Treatment Plant Improvements
Amount: $2,445,000
Intended Recipient:
City of McAlester
28 E. Washington, McAlester, OK 74502
Project Description:
This project consists of rehabilitating the existing water treatment plant that was built in 1982. The plant provides potable water to the City of McAlester and five rural water districts serving the majority of Pittsburg County. The improvements included intake structure improvements, valve installation, chlorine gas feed equipment, construction of chlorine gas building, chemical spill containment, repair of foundation and roof on Administration Building, loading dock modification, clarifier splitter box, installation of SCADA system, fencing and plant lighting repairs.
West McAlester Waste Water Treatment Plant Improvments
Amount: $895,000
Intended Recipient:
City of McAlester
28 E. Washington, McAlester, OK 74502
Project Desription:
This project consists of rehabilitating the existing water treatment plant that was built in 1982. The project will provide rehabilitation of two existing clarifiers, which includes replacing weirs, concrete coating, concrete repair, and replacing sludge rake devices, and installation of a new automatic bar rake and comunitor.
Labor, Health and Human Services & Education Appropriations Act FY 2010
American Indian School of Health Professions
Amount: $615,000
Intended Recipient:
Northeastern State University
601 N. Grand Ave.
Tahlequah, OK 74464
Project Description:
Northeastern State University has initiated an effort to create an American Indian School of Health Professions. The goal for such a school would be to involve a multi-institutional public-private partnership within the Eastern Regional Health Care Coalition to increase the capacity of health professionals in communities where a shortage of medical expertise exists. Funding provided by this request would support planning and development activities in connection with this initiative.
Child and Elder Care Professional Development Project
Amount: $1,000,000
Intended Recipient:
Rural Enterprises of Oklahoma, Inc.
2912 Enterprise Boulevard
Durant, Oklahoma 74701
Project Description:
Rural Enterprises of Oklahoma, Inc. is engage in an effort to assist local communities to develop and implement day care services for young children and senior citizens. Funding from this request will be used to support efforts by REI to expand the scope of this initiative to include the entire State of Oklahoma. Funds also will be used to address operational and equipment costs associated with the program.
Entrepreneurship Training and Business Incubator Partnership Program
Amount: $857,000
Intended Recipient:
Rural Enterprises of Oklahoma, Inc.
2912 Enterprise Boulevard
Durant, Oklahoma 74701
Project Description:
This request would provide continued funding for the Rural Enterprises of Oklahoma, Inc. Entrepreneurship Training program, which is used for providing business education services to underserved areas. Funding provided through this request will be used to expand existing training programs, and improve the client products and services.
Fire Detection and Suppression System – Aviation Science Institute Building
Amount: $450,000
Intended Recipient:
Southeastern Oklahoma State University
1405 North 4th Durant, OK 74701
Project Description:
This project will allow for the installation of a dual foam and water sprinkler for fire suppression system equipped with alarm and detection equipment for the aviation building at Eaker Field (DUA) in Durant, OK. This level of fire suppression is not only necessary but is required by state and local fire code due to the recent installation of an aviation part paint facility, and the associated storage of flammables, such as: fuels, oils, solvents, and paints.
Health Professions Practitioner Shortage Needs
Amount: $1,200,000
Intended Recipient:
Northeastern State University
601 N. Grand Ave.
Tahlequah, OK 74464
Project Description:
Northeastern State University is working to address a need in eastern Oklahoma for more health care practitioners. Funding provided through this request will be used to initiate and expand a baccalaureate program in Clinical Laboratory Science; develop an accredited Masters program in Occupational Therapy; and implement an accredited Masters program in Nurse Education.
Job Access Reverse Commute (JARC)
Amount: $500,000
Intended Recipient:
Oklahoma Transit Association
1141 N. Robinson, Suite 101B Oklahoma City, OK 73103
Project Description:
Funding provided through this request will be used to establish and/or re-establish transportation services to 100 businesses and industry sites throughout the State of Oklahoma. In the urban areas of Tulsa and Oklahoma City, funds will be used to increase the frequency of routes and service during non-traditional work hours.
McCurtain Memorial Hospital – Existing Facility Renovation and Addition
Amount: $255,329
Intended Recipient:
McCurtain Memorial Medical Management, Inc.
1301 East Lincoln Road
Idabel, Oklahoma 74745
Project Description:
First constructed in 1974, McCurtain Memorial Hospital provides hospital care services to the citizens of McCurtain County. Funding provided by this request would support various construction and renovation projects to improve and build upon existing infrastructure to bring the facility into full compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) and Oklahoma State Health Department standards for hospitals.
Oklahoma College of Optometry Rural Telemedicine and Technology Enhancement Project
Amount: $886,925
Intended Recipient:
Northeastern State University
601 N. Grand Ave.
Tahlequah, OK 74464
Project Description:
This initiative will establish and maintain a telemedicine and telecommunications network that will serve the needs of hundreds of patients and optometric physicians by offering instant-time connectivity and access to multi-disciplinary expertise, consultation, and support. Funding provided will be used for the acquisition of digital retinal imaging equipment and the purchase of a high-resolution high-definition interactive television network.
Oklahoma Medical Research Foundation Research Tower
Amount: $8,850,000
Intended Recipient:
Oklahoma Medical Research Foundation
825 N.E. 13th Street, Oklahoma City, Oklahoma 73104
Project Description:
This project would equip and maintain a floor in a new eight-story, state-of-the-art, Leed Gold Certified green medical and scientific research tower. This construction project will provide up to 200 construction jobs and in the long term will create another 300 new permanent positions at OMRF.
Oklahoma State Health Information Technologies, Mobile Clinics, and Medical Response System
Amount: $5,500,000
Intended Recipient:
Oklahoma State University – Center for Health Sciences
1111 W. 17th St., Tulsa, OK 74107
Project Description:
The Oklahoma State University Center for Health Sciences in Tulsa, Oklahoma, is recognized as a leading school in rural and primary care medicine, and performs a critical role in the effort to improve the health of citizens who live in rural and undeserved communities. Funding provided by this request would be used to enhance health information technology and telemedicine, and expand diagnostic and medical services through the use of mobile health clinics.
Proton Cancer Therapy Research and Education Center
Amount: $5,000,000
Intended Recipient:
Oklahoma State University
107 Whitehurst Hall, Stillwater OK, 74078
Project Description:
This project will help build a center for OSU and ProCure Treatment Centers Inc. which have formed a public-private partnership for training, education and research in proton therapy for the treatment of cancer. The center will put Oklahoma at the forefront of proton cancer treatment by establishing a world-class, research and education center at OSU, in order to train accredited personnel in this next-generation cancer treatment modality.
Public Television Upgrade to Digital HD
Amount: $750,000
Intended Recipient:
Rogers State University (KRCS-TV)
1701 West Will Rogers Boulevard, Claremore, Oklahoma 74017
Project Description:
KRCS-TV provides educational and broadcast services to Northeastern Oklahoma through the Rogers State University (RSU) distance learning program, which has existed since 1991. In order to continue and expand these services to northeastern Oklahoma, it is necessary for RSU and KRCS-TV to replace deteriorating analog production equipment with new High Definition (HD) production equipment.
Regional Health Information Network
Amount: $1,000,000
Intended Recipient:
University of Oklahoma – College of Medicine, Tulsa
4502 E. 41st Street, Tulsa, Oklahoma 74135
Project Description:
This initiative will develop a regional health information network in Tulsa, Oklahoma, and surrounding counties, serving a population of approximately 1 million residents. Requested funding would be used to develop a capability to provide electronic medical records to service institutions and providers; connect record keeping systems through an interoperable system; and integrate data to identify and study regional trends.
Tourism Management Training Program
Amount: $227,000
Intended Recipient:
Carl Albert State College
1507 S. McKenna, Poteau, OK
Project Description:
This project would stimulate economic development by creating a training program and retraining program for prospective employees in the field of Tourism Management. The funding would be used for instructional staff, renovation of current facilities, and an internship program.
Washington Center Internship Program
Amount: $100,000
Intended Recipient:
Rogers State University
1701 West Will Rogers Boulevard, Claremore, Oklahoma 74017
Project Description:
The Washington Center Internship Program places students with private, public, and non-profit organizations in Washington, D.C. Students earn college credit for their participation in the program. Funding will be used to place RSU students in private and public-sector internships Washington, D.C.
Wildlife Management Program
Amount: $500,000
Intended Recipient:
Oklahoma State University
Oklahoma State University
107 Whitehurst Hall
Stillwater OK, 74078
Project Description:
This initiative will develop a curriculum that addresses all aspects of operating a deer breeding program, including: nutrition, fawning, health issues, and the basics of cervidae genetics. Funding provided by this request will be used to develop a one-year technician-level program on wildlife management with an emphasis on whitetail deer.
Military Construction, Veterans Affairs, and Related Agencies Appropriations Act FY10
Request for Committee Report Language
Amount: N/A
Intended Recipient: N/A
Department of Veterans Affairs
810 Vermont Ave. NW
Washington, DC 20420
Project Description:
This request asks the House Appropriations Subcommittee on Military Construction, Veterans Affairs, and Related Agencies to include the following suggested language in the Committee’s report: “The Department of Veterans Affairs is urged to examine the need for, and report the feasibility of, a Community-Based Outpatient Clinic in Idabel, Oklahoma.” This language would be included in the Committee report to accompany the Military Construction, Veterans Affairs, and Related Agencies Appropriations Bill for FY10.
Transportation, Housing and Urban Development Appropriations Act FY 2010
Adair County Courthouse
Amount: $5,500,000
Intended Recipient:
Adair County Courthouse
P.O. Box 169, Stilwell, OK 74960
Project Description:
Funds would provide money to build a new courthouse in Adair County, Oklahoma. This project will greatly improve the infrastructure capabilities in a severely underserved community.
Ashland Road Resurfacing Project
Amount: $714,780
Intended Recipient:
Oklahoma Department of Transportation
200 N.E. 21st Street, Oklahoma City, OK 73105
Project Description:
This project will greatly improve traffic flow, roadway capacity, emergency response time and public safety. Funding will be used to resurface 11 miles of Ashland Road with 2 1/2” asphalt.
Capital Projects for the Oklahoma Transit Association
Amount: $4,696,420
Intended Recipient:
Oklahoma Transit Association
1141 N. Robinson, Suite 101B
Oklahoma City, OK 73103
Project Description:
This is a post-stimulus request for bus transit vehicles and multiple capital needs from the Oklahoma transit systems. Funds would be used to purchase new buses to help improve the existing public transportation system.
Eufaula Infrastructure Improvement Project
Amount: $515,000
Intended Recipient:
City of Eufaula
64 Memorial Drive, Eufaula, Oklahoma 74432
Project Description:
City of Eufaula is requesting funds to help improve the infrastructure of the city. The funding is aimed at two specific areas. Improving the resources available to the fire department and helping expand the local elementary school.
Hartshorne to Adamson Road Resurfacing Project
Amount: $324,900
Intended Recipient:
Oklahoma Department of Transportation
200 N.E. 21st Street, Oklahoma City, OK 73105
Project Description:
This project will greatly improve traffic flow, roadway capacity, emergency response time and public safety. Funding will be used to resurface 5 miles of Hartshorne to Adamson Road between City of Hartshorne and community of Adamson.
Industrial Access Road Improvements
Amount: $2,000,000
Intended Recipient:
Rural Enterprises of Oklahoma, Inc.
2912 Enterprise Boulevard, Durant, Oklahoma 74701
Project Description:
Funds would help expand the industrial road access to REI’s Foreign Trade Zone #227 in Durant, Oklahoma. Through REI’s Foreign Trade Zone program the organization is able to provide businesses with global market opportunities and attract new economic activity for eastern Oklahoma.
Little Fourche Maline Creek Bridge NBI #04230
Amount: $1,200,000
Intended Recipient:
Oklahoma Department of Transportation
200 N.E. 21st Street, Oklahoma City, OK 73105
Project Description:
This project will greatly improve traffic flow, roadway capacity, emergency response time and public safety. Funding will be used to construct a new 240 ft long bridge or widen the existing one.
Physical Fitness/Activity Center
Amount: $1,419,822
Intended Recipient:
Town of Kansas
P.O. Box 195, Kansas, OK 74347
Project Description:
Funds would provide the Kansas Public Schools the ability to construct an Activity Center for the health and well being of its students. Activity Center would be a central facility that would promote and educate children on health, nutrition and physical fitness.
Plan, Design, Build and Furnish the Craig County Community Center
Amount: $4,150,000
Intended Recipient:
Craig County Community Improvement Association
434338 E 240 Road, Vinita, Ok 74301
Project Description:
Funds would be utilized to build a multi-function community center that would replace the near 60 year old existing one. Craig County is an underserved area in eastern Oklahoma that could benefit tremendously from this injection of capital.
Proposal for Multi-Purpose Gym/Facility
Amount: $2,034,910
Intended Recipient:
Colcord Public Schools, 433 South Larmon, Colcord, OK 74338
Project Description:
Funds would allow Colcord Public Schools to build a multi-purpose gymnasium to replace the existing one that was built in 1956. The existing facility poses safety and work place hazard issues. This project would greatly improve the quality of life in Colcord County.
REI Employer Assisted Housing Program
Amount: $1,000,000
Intended Recipient:
Rural Enterprises of Oklahoma, Inc.
2912 Enterprise Boulevard, Durant, Oklahoma 74701
Project Description:
REI is requesting funding from the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development for the organizations employer assisted housing program. This program helps attract high quality employees in rural and underserved areas.
Renovation to Historic Morrison Hall and Lawn
Amount: $390,000
Intended Recipient:
Southeastern Oklahoma State University
1405 North 4th Street
Durant, OK 74701
Project Description:
Renovation would restore both the interior and exterior of the building to preserve its historic nature. The renovation will also provide green space to increase the quality of the local environment. The landscape portion of the renovation will greatly improve ADA accessibility to this building by removing curbs, adding or repairing sidewalk and outdoor seating areas.
Sequoyah County Wildlife Refugee Road
Amount: $1,139,556
Intended Recipient:
Sequoyah County National Wildlife Refuge
Route 1, Box 18A, Vian, OK 74962
Project Description:
Funds would be used to pave an existing gravel road within the refugee and to recap an existing asphalt roadway. This project would allow more the wildlife refugee to bring in much needed revenue through an increase in tourism and access.
SH-20 Railroad Grade Separation through Claremore
Amount: $20,000,000
Intended Recipient:
Oklahoma Department of Transportation
200 N.E. 21st Street, Oklahoma City, OK 73105
Project Description:
The funding will be utilized to expedite the design, right of way acquisition, and construction of this critical transportation project. The project will greatly improve public safety by eliminating several at-grade railroad crossing, improve traffic flow across one of the fastest growing communities in Oklahoma, and cut emergency response times for first responders who must now wait on trains when crossing the City. The project has full support of the State of Oklahoma, City of Claremore, Rogers County, the Cherokee Nation, and the BNSF Railroad.
SH-28 Widening and Improvements
Amount: $10,000,000
Intended Recipient:
Oklahoma Department of Transportation
200 N.E. 21st Street, Oklahoma City, OK 73105
Project Description:
The funding will be used for this critical project to widen and improve the narrow and winding SH-28 from the I-44 junction east to Langley, OK. Additionally, it will provide enhanced traffic flow to the growing South Grand Lake area. Funding will be utilized to expedite the design, right-of-way acquisition, and construction of these critically necessary improvements to SH-28.
SH-3 Widening and Improvements from Antlers to Broken Bow
Amount: $28,000,000
Intended Recipient:
Oklahoma Department of Transportation
200 N.E. 21st Street, Oklahoma City, OK 73105
Project Description:
This project consists of three portions. Section 1 begins at the SH3/SH7 intersection on the east side of Antlers and extends eastward 5.6 miles to Dela in Pushmataha County; Section 2 begins on the east side of the Pine Creek Reservoir SH 3 crossing and extends east 11.6 miles to SH 98; and, Section 3 extends from SH 98 east 11.1 miles to near the SH 3/US 59 intersection. The funding will be utilized to expedite the design, right of way purchase, and construction of this critical project.
Tannehill Road Resurfacing Project
Amount: $324,900
Intended Recipient:
Oklahoma Department of Transportation
200 N.E. 21st Street, Oklahoma City, OK 73105
Project Description:
This project will greatly improve traffic flow, roadway capacity, emergency response time and public safety. Funding will be used to resurface 5 miles of Tannehill Road with a 2 ½” inch asphalt overlay.
US-169 Four-Lane Widening From Talala, OK to Nowata, OK
Amount: $15,000,000
Intended Recipient:
Oklahoma Department of Transportation
200 N.E. 21st Street, Oklahoma City, OK 73105
Project Description:
US-169 is an important principal arterial in northeastern Oklahoma. It serves the rapidly growing population and associated residential and commercial development in north of the Tulsa metropolitan area. It functions as a major route to jobs and recreation areas in this section of Oklahoma. It is also a major heavy vehicle commercial route between Oklahoma and Kansas. Funding will be utilized to expedite the design, right-of-way acquisition, and construction of this critical project. The project will add the necessary capacity to safely and efficiently handle both current and future growth.
US-60 Widening from Washington/Nowata County Line East to Vinita
Amount: $8,000,000
Intended Recipient:
Oklahoma Department of Transportation
200 N.E. 21st Street, Oklahoma City, OK 73105
Project Description:
US-60 is an important principal arterial in northeastern Oklahoma. It serves the rapidly growing population and associated residential and commercial development in northeastern Oklahoma. Funding will be utilized to expedite the design, right-of-way acquisition, and construction of this critical project.
US-69 Improvements throught McAlester, OK
Amount: $30,000,000
Intended Recipient:
Oklahoma Department of Transportation
200 N.E. 21st Street, Oklahoma City, OK 73105
Project Description:
This project will provide critical improvements to this congested, high-accident portion of US-69 and interchanges through McAlester which carries over 30% of truck traffic through the heart of town. Funding will be utilized to expedite the design, right-of-way acquisition, and construction of improvements to US-69 through McAlester.
US 69/75 Off-Ramp for University/Chuckwa Drive
Amount: $902,400
Intended Recipient:
Oklahoma Department of Transportation
200 N.E. 21st Street, Oklahoma City, OK 73105
Project Description:
This project will greatly improve traffic flow, roadway capacity, emergency response time and public safety. Funding will be used the construction of southbound off-ramp no US 69/75 at University Blvd.
West McGee Creek Road
Amount: $2,880,000
Intended Recipient:
Oklahoma Department of Transportation
200 N.E. 21st Street, Oklahoma City, OK 73105
Project Description:
This project will greatly improve traffic flow, roadway capacity, emergency response time and public safety. Funding will be used to put down a 2 ½” thick X 20 feet overlay, plus repair road damage for 14 ½” miles of road.
