To assist States on behalf of local governments and
local governments to undertake economic adjustment planning activities to
respond to major reductions in defense industry employment resulting from the
cancellation, termination or failure to proceed with a major DoD acquisition.
TYPES OF ASSISTANCE:
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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.
ELIGIBILITY 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, the District
of Columbia, 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.
Pre-application 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.
ASSISTANCE CONSIDERATIONS:
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:
Approximately 12 to 18 months. Funds are disbursed quarterly or as required.
Funds should be expended during the grant period.
POST ASSISTANCE REQUIREMENTS:
Reports: Quarterly financial and progress reports
are required.
Audits: In accordance with the provisions of OMB
Circular No. A- 133 (Revised, June 24, 1997), "Audits of States, Local
Governments, and Non-Profit Organizations," non federal entities that
expend financial assistance of $300,000 or more in Federal awards will have a
single or a program-specific audit conducted for that year. Nonfederal
entities that expend less than $300,000 a year in Federal awards are exempt
from Federal audit requirements for that year, except as noted in Circular No.
A-133.
Records: In accordance with 32 CFR 33.
FINANCIAL INFORMATION:
Account Identification: 97-0100-1-7-051.
Obligations: (Grants) FY 01 $1,997,555; FY 02 est
$1,203,561; and FY 03 est $1,500,000.
Range and Average of Financial Assistance: $100,000 to $200,000.
In fiscal year 2001, eight communities received assistance to include a
"one-stop-shop" for LA County/Antelope, LA County/Pomona, LA
County/South Bay, State of Louisiana, NADEP Norfolk, Red River Army Depot and
Santa Barbara.
REGULATIONS, GUIDELINES, AND LITERATURE:
OMB Circular Nos. A-133, and A-87, and 32 CFR Parts 25, 28 and 33,
"Communities in Transition - Community Response to Reduced Defense
Activity," no charge.
INFORMATION CONTACTS:
Regional or Local Office: Office of Economic
Adjustment, DUSD (Industrial Affairs and Installations) Western Regional
Office, 1325 J Street, Suite 1500, Sacramento, CA 95814. Telephone: (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. Telephone: (703)604-5948. FTS is not
available.
Web Site Address: http://www.emissary.acq.osd.mil/oea/home.nsf
EXAMPLES OF FUNDED PROJECTS:
Economic adjustment strategies prepared for communities
in Virginia, Texas, Louisiana, and California.
CRITERIA FOR SELECTING PROPOSALS:
Magnitude of impact, statutory compliance, immediacy of
need, and reasonableness of proposed level of funding for the proposed work
program.
