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CATALOG OF FEDERAL DOMESTIC ASSISTANCE

12.612:  Community Base Reuse Plans

Popular Name:  Community Planning Assistance

Objectives:  To assist local governments or States, on behalf of local governments, to conduct community base reuse plans at closing or realigning military installations.

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

12.612 ELIGIBILITY REQUIREMENTS:

Applicant Eligibility:  An applicant may be eligible for DoD funding if the Secretary of Defense announced in 1988, 1992, or 1993 or will announce in 1995 that the local military installation is a candidate for closure or realignment or that a final decision has been made that the installation will be closed or realigned; and that a community reuse plan is required for the DoD Environmental Impact Statement or Environmental Assessment. State or local governments, regional organizations composed of State and local organizations, and federally recognized Indian tribes located within the 50 States, the District of Columbia, Puerto Rico and Guam are eligible if the above criteria are met.

Beneficiary Eligibility:  Local governments; States, on behalf of local governments, regional organizations composed of State and local governments; and federally recognized Indian tribes that represent the impacted area.

Credentials/Documentation:  Documentation that the Defense action has occurred or will occur.

12.612 APPLICATION AND AWARD PROCESS:

Preapplication Coordination:  Communities interested in obtaining DoD funding for community base reuse plans should contact DoD's Office of Economic Adjustment for pre-application guidance. This program is excluded from coverage under E.O. 12372.

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, OASD (ES), 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:  60 days.

Appeals:  None.

Renewals:  None.

Criteria for Selecting Proposals:  Statutory compliance, and reasonableness of proposed level of funding for the proposed work program.

Examples of Funded Projects:  Funds were provided for community reuse plans for Pueblo Army Depot Naval Station Puget Sound, Woodbridge Research Laboratory, Hancock Field, and Hamilton Military Complex.

Range and Average of Financial Assistance:  $100,000 to $300,000; $220,000.

12.612 RELATED PROGRAMS:

  • 11.307 Economic Adjustment Assistance;
  • 12.600 Community Economic Adjustment;
  • 14.218 Community Development Block Grants/Entitlement Grants;
  • 14.219 Community Development Block Grants/Small Cities Program.

12.612 PROGRAM ACCOMPLISHMENTS:

In fiscal year 1999, four communities received planning assistance funds.

12.612 FINANCIAL AND ADMINISTRATIVE INFO:

Federal Agency:  OFFICE OF THE SECRETARY OF DEFENSE, OFFICE OF THE ASSISTANT SECRETARY (ECONOMIC SECURITY), DEPARTMENT OF DEFENSE

Type of Assistance:  Project Grants.

Obligations:  (Grants) FY 99 $571,901; FY 00 est $327,530; and FY 01 est $500,000.

Budget Account Number:  97-0100-0-1-051.

Authorization:  Defense Authorization Act, Public Law 101-510, Section 2905 (a).

Regulations, Guidelines, and Literature:  OMB Circular Nos. A-128 and A-87, 32 CFR Parts 25, 28 and 33. "Communities in Transition -Community Response to Reduced Defense Activity," no charge. "Planning Civilian Reuse of Former Military Bases," no charge. "Civilian Reuse of Former Military Bases," no charge.

12.612 INFO CONTACTS:

Regional or Local Office:  Office of Economic Adjustment, ODASD Western Regional Office, 1325 J Street, Suite 1500, Sacramento, CA 95814. Phone: (916) 557-7365.

Headquarters Office:  Director, Office of Economic Adjustment, ODASD (Installation), 400 Army Nave Drive, Suite 200, Arlington, VA 22202-2884 Phone: (703) 604-5948. FTS is not available.

(See Appendix IV for more contact info.)

12.612 ASSISTANCE CONSIDERATIONS:

Formula and Matching Requirements:  This program has no statutory formula. A minimum of 25 percent nonfederal cash match is expected.

Length and Time Phasing of Assistance:  A grant period usually ranges 1 year. 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 development of the community base reuse plan that is required as part of the Environmental Impact Statement for disposal and reuse of military installations.

12.612 POST ASSISTANCE REQUIREMENTS:

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 Part 33.

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