To help communities, regions and States alleviate
serious economic impacts that result from Defense program changes, e.g., base
openings, expansions and closings, contract changes and personnel reductions
and increases.
TYPES OF ASSISTANCE:
Provision of Specialized Services. Place Cursor Here for Definition
Advisory Services and Counseling. Place Cursor Here for Definition
USES AND USE RESTRICTIONS:
The Economic Adjustment Program helps alleviate serious community economic
impacts that result from changes in Defense activities. The Executive Order
designates the heads of 23 Federal Executive agencies as members of the
Economic Adjustment Committee (EAC) with the responsibility to support, to the
extent permitted by law, the economic adjustment activities of the Secretary
of Defense. The following agencies are members of the EAC: Departments of
Agriculture; Commerce, Defense; Education; Energy; Health and Human Services;
Housing and Urban Development; Interior; Labor; State; Transportation;
Treasury; Veterans Affairs; Justice; Office of Management and Budget; Council
of Economic Advisors; Office of Personnel Management; Environmental Protection
Agency; Federal Emergency Management Agency; General Services Administration;
Small Business Administration; Postal Service; and the U.S. Arms Control and
Disarmament Agency. Economic Adjustment assistance consists of assessment of
the impact, evaluation of specific needs, identification of alternative
courses of action, identification of resource requirements and possible
sources, and the preparation of the development strategy and action plan. The
resources of Federal agencies (technical expertise and assistance programs)
are utilized to augment State, local, and private- sector resources to develop
and implement a consensus plan. Federal agency participation is governed by
local requirements and needs for assistance (e.g. DOE assists on educational
projects, DOT on transportation projects, etc.)
ELIGIBILITY REQUIREMENTS:
Applicant Eligibility: States and political
subdivisions, other public organizations, and responsible community leadership
groups.
Beneficiary Eligibility: Communities and areas
adversely affected economically by Defense realignments.
Credentials/Documentation: Documented evidence of
significant economic impact resulting from Defense program changes.
Pre-application Coordination: None. This program is
excluded from coverage under E.O. 12372.
Application Procedure: There is no application
form. Application for assistance may be made by letter to the Director, Office
of Economic Adjustment, DUSD (IA&I), 400 Army Navy Drive, Suite 200,
Arlington, VA 22202-2884. The request should contain a report detailing extent
of Defense impact.
Award Procedure: None.
Deadlines: None.
Range of Approval/Disapproval Time: None.
Appeals: None.
Renewals: None.
ASSISTANCE CONSIDERATIONS:
Formula and Matching Requirements: None.
Length and Time Phasing of Assistance: Assistance
will continue until community economic adjustment has been accomplished.
Assistance will commence as soon as possible after receipt of request for
assistance.
POST ASSISTANCE REQUIREMENTS:
Reports: None.
Audits: None.
Records: None.
FINANCIAL INFORMATION:
Account Identification: 97-0100-0-1-051.
Obligations: Not separately identifiable.
Range and Average of Financial Assistance: Not
applicable.
Economic adjustment employment gains have been achieved through the
establishment of new manufacturing plants, civilian airports,
vocational-technical schools, and local government activities. In helping
impacted communities meet an immediate need for new jobs, the EAC has also
facilitated the organization of community leaders for the development and
pursuit of long-term economic objectives (e.g. local economic diversification
and new educational facilities which strengthen future economic security). The
coordinated Federal assistance provided to communities affected by cutbacks
has also been utilized to help alleviate the effects of large increases in
military personnel. Expanded public facilities required to accommodate
population growth were made available through Federal, State and local
resources.
REGULATIONS, GUIDELINES, AND LITERATURE:
"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. "Local Officials Guide to Defense Economic Adjustment,"
no charge.
INFORMATION CONTACTS:
Regional or Local Office: Office of Economic
Adjustment, DUSD (IA&I) Western Regional Office, 1325 J Street, Suite
1500, Sacramento, CA 95814. Telephone: (916) 557-7365.
Headquarters Office: Director, Office of Economic
Adjustment, DUSD (IA&I), 400 Army Navy Drive, Suite 200, Arlington, VA
22202-2884. Telephone: (703) 604-6020.
Web Site Address: http://www.emissary.acq.osd.mil/oea/home.nsf.
