Community Economic Adjustment (12.600)

Program

12.600 Community Economic Adjustment

Federal Agency

OFFICE OF ECONOMIC ADJUSTMENT, DEPARTMENT OF DEFENSE

Authorization

10 USC 2391.

Program Number

12.600

Last Known Status

Deleted 10/17/2007 (Deleted by sponsor's request.)

Objectives

To help alleviate serious community economic impacts that result from changes in Department of Defense (DoD) activities; e.g., closing or opening of a military base, expansions, contract changes, defense industry cutbacks, and personnel reductions or increases.

Types of Assistance

Provision of Specialized; Advisory Services and Counseling.

Uses and Use Restrictions

Technical expertise to assist local and State governments to assess the impact of a Defense action, evaluate specific needs, identify opportunities for community recovery, recognize resource requirements of possible financial assistance, and prepare strategies and action plans. Resources of other Federal agencies are utilized to augment State, local, and private-sector resources to develop and implement adjustment strategies.

Eligibility Requirements

Applicant Eligibility

Entities listed below may be eligible if responding to: (a) proposed or actual establishment, realignment, or closure of a military installation, cancellation or termination of a DoD contract or failure to proceed with an approved major weapon system program; (b) publicly announced planned major reduction in DoD spending; or, (c) closure or significantly reduced operations of a defense facility as a result of the merger, acquisition, or consolidation of the defense contractor operating the defense facility. Local governments, States on behalf of local governments, or regional organizations composed of State or local governments may be eligible if the above criteria are met; and the installation, the case of the proposed or actual establishment, closure or realignment they are responding to is located within any of the several States, the District of Columbia, the Commonwealth of Puerto Rico, or Guam.

Beneficiary Eligibility

Local governments, States on behalf of local governments, and regional organizations composed of State and local governments that represent the affected area.

Credentials/Documentation

Documented evidence of significant economic impact resulting from Defense program changes.

Application and Award Process

Preapplication Coordination

None. This program is excluded from coverage under E.O.12372.

Application Procedure

Submission by letter addressed to the Director, Office of Economic Adjustment, Department of Defense, 400 Army Navy Drive, Suite 200, Arlington, VA 22202-4704, or request may be submitted via the e-mail address (oeafeedback@osd.mil). The request should contain a narrative detailing the extent of Defense impact and type of assistance requested.

Award Procedure

None.

Deadlines

None.

Range of Approval/Disapproval Time

A brief review period is usually required.

Appeals

None.

Renewals

None.

Assistance Considerations

Formula and Matching Requirements

None.

Length and Time Phasing of Assistance

Length of assistance will be determined on basis of particular community economic adjustment needs. Assistance will commence as soon as possible after receipt of an acceptable request.

Post Assistance Requirements

Reports

None.

Audits

None.

Records

None.

Program Accomplishments

In helping impacted communities meet an immediate need for new jobs, the program has facilitated the organization of community leaders for the development and pursuit of long-term economic objectives (e.g., local economic diversification and job growth); developed strategies and adjustment initiatives; and coordinated Federal assistance provided to communities affected by cutbacks. This assistance has also been utilized to help alleviate the effects of increases in military personnel at selected locations. Expanded public facilities required to accommodate military installation growth were made available through Federal, State, and local resources.

Financial Information

Account Identification

97-0100

Obligations

Not separately identifiable.

Range and Average of Financial Assistance

Not applicable.

Regulations, Guidelines and Literature

Publications on defense community economic adjustment are available on the Office of Economic Adjustment (OEA) website at no charge.

Related Programs

12.607, Community Economic Adjustment Planning Assistance for Military Base Closures and Realignments; 12.610, Joint Land Use Studies; 12.611, Community Economic Adjustment Planning Assistance for Reductions in Defense Industry Employment; 12.612 Community Base Reuse Plans to Support Disposal Environmental Impact Statements; 12.613, Growth Management Planning Assistance for Establishment or Expansion of Military Installations.

Information Contacts

Regional or Local Office

Regional Director, Western Region Office of Economic Adjustment, Department of Defense, 1325 J Street, Suite 1500, Sacramento, CA 95814, Telephone: (916) 557-7365.

Headquarters Office

Director, Office of Economic Adjustment, Department of Defense, 400 Army Navy Drive, Suite 200, Arlington, VA 22202-4704. Telephone: (703) 604-6020.

Web Site Address

http://www.oea.gov

Examples of Funded Projects

Not applicable.

Criteria for Selecting Proposals

Not applicable.