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CATALOG OF FEDERAL DOMESTIC
ASSISTANCE
12.611: Community Economic Adjustment Planning Assistance for
Reductions in Defense Industry Employment
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| PROGRAM AND AWARD | FINANCIAL AND INFORMATION CONTACTS |
| ELIGIBILITY REQUIREMENTS | FINANCIAL AND ADMINISTRATIVE INFO. |
| APPLICATION AND AWARD PROCESS | INFORMATION CONTACTS |
| RELATED PROGRAMS | ASSISTANCE CONSIDERATIONS |
| PROGRAM ACCOMPLISHMENTS | POST ASSISTANCE REQUIREMENTS |
Applicant Eligibility: An applicant may be eligible for DoD funding Defense industry adjusting planning if the cancellation, termination, or failure to proceed with a major weapons system involves the loss of: a) 2,500 or more full-time contractor employee positions in a metropolitan statistical area (MSA); b) 1,000 or more jobs in a labor market area outside an MSA; and c) one percent of the total number of civilian jobs in that area. Additionally, the Secretary of Defense must make a determination that the action is likely to impose a direct and significantly adverse consequence. States on behalf of local governments or local government, and Federally recognized Indian tribes located within the 50 States, DC, the Commonwealth of Puerto Rico and Guam are eligible if the above criteria are met.
Beneficiary Eligibility: States on behalf of local governments, regional organizations composed of State and local governments, or Federally recognized Indian tribes that represents the impacted area.
Credentials/Documentation: Documentation that: a) combined job losses totaling 2,500 or more occurred over the previous two years and/or will occur in the forth coming year; (b) a direct and significantly adverse consequence has or will result(ed); (c) the threshold criterion of the legislation has been or will be met; and (d) the public announcement has occurred.
Preapplication Coordination: This program is eligible for coverage under E.O. 12372, "Intergovernmental Review of Federal Programs." An applicant should consult the office or official designated as the single point of contact in his or her State for more information on the process the State requires to be followed in applying for assistance, if the State has selected the program for review. Communities interested in obtaining DoD funding for community economic adjustment planning activities should contact DoD's Office of Economic Adjustment for pre-application guidance.
Application Procedure: The standard application forms required by 32 CFR Part 33 must be used for this program. Applications and supporting documentation should be submitted to the Director, Office of Economic Adjustment, DUSD (Industrial Affairs and Installations), 400 Army Navy Drive, Suite 200, Arlington, VA 22202-2884.
Award Procedure: Applications are approved by the Director, Office of Economic Adjustment.
Deadlines: None.
Range of Approval/Disapproval Time: Seven days once an approved application is received.
Appeals: None.
Renewals: None.
Criteria for Selecting Proposals: Magnitude of impact, statutory compliance, immediacy of need, and reasonableness of proposed level of funding for the proposed work program.
Examples of Funded Projects: Economic adjustment strategies prepared for communities in Virginia, Texas, Louisiana, and California.
Range and Average of Financial Assistance: $100,000 to $200,000.
Federal Agency: OFFICE OF ECONOMIC ADJUSTMENT, OFFICE OF THE DEPUTY UNDER SECRETARY (INDUSTRIAL AFFAIRS AND INSTALLATIONS), DEPARTMENT OF DEFENSE
Type of Assistance: Project Grants.
Obligations: (Grants) FY 99 $1,997,555; FY 00 est $1,203,561; and FY 01 est $1,500,000.
Budget Account Number: 97-0100-1-7-051.
Authorization: Defense Economic Adjustment, Diversification, Conversion, and Stabilization Act of 1990, Public Law 101-510, 10 U.S. C. 2391.
Regulations, Guidelines, and Literature: OMB Circular Nos. A-128, and A-87, and 32 CFR Parts 25, 28 and 33, "Communities in Transition -Community Response to Reduced Defense Activity," no charge.
Regional or Local Office: Office of Economic Adjustment, DUSD (Industrial Affairs and Installations) Western Regional Office, 1325 J Street, Suite 1500, Sacramento, CA 95814, Phone: (916)557-7365.
Headquarters Office: Director, Office of Economic Adjustment, DUSD (Industrial Affairs and Installations), 400 Army Navy Drive, Suite 200, Arlington, VA 22202-2884. Phone: (703)604-5948. FTS is not available.
(See Appendix IV for more contact info.)
Formula and Matching Requirements: This program has no statutory formula. A minimum of 25 percent should be obtained from nonfederal match, in the form of cash/in-kind, is expected.
Length and Time Phasing of Assistance: About 12 to 18 months. Funds are disbursed quarterly or as required. Funds should be expended during the grant period.
Uses and Use Restrictions: DoD funding may be provided for community economic adjustment planning activities in response to publicly-announced planned reduction in DoD spending, the cancellation or termination of a DoD contract, or the failure to proceed with a previously approved major Defense acquisition program. Planning assistance funding may be provided through a cooperative agreement or grant. Activities include, but are not limited to staffing, operating and administrative costs, and general or specific community adjustment studies.
Reports: Quarterly financial and progress reports are required.
Audits: This program is subject to the requirements of OMB Circular No. A-133.
Records: In accordance with 32 CFR 33.
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