Hearing on National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2003--H.R. 4546 and Oversight of Previously Authorized Programs Before the Committee on Armed Services, House of Representatives, One Hundred Seventh Congress, Second Session: Military Installations and Facilities Subcommittee Hearing on Division B-military Construction Authorizations (H.R. 4546), Hearing Held March 7, March 20, and April 10, 2002U.S. Government Printing Office, 2003 - 348 pages |
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Page 89 - Mr. Chairman and members of the subcommittee, it is a pleasure to appear before you to discuss the Active Army and Reserve Components' military construction request for fiscal year 2000.
Page 66 - INTRODUCTION Mr. Chairman and distinguished members of this Subcommittee, thank you for the opportunity to discuss the Department of Defense's fiscal year 2003 programs supporting military installations and facilities and the Department's environmental management.
Page 107 - HOMEOWNERS ASSISTANCE FUND, DEFENSE The Army is the executive agent for the Homeowners Assistance Program. This program provides assistance to homeowners by reducing their losses incident to the disposal of their homes when the military installations at or near where they are serving or employed are ordered to be closed or the scope of operations reduced.
Page 274 - HOLD UNTIL RELEASED BY THE COMMITTEE STATEMENT OF MR. RAYMOND F. DUBOIS, JR. DEPUTY UNDER SECRETARY OF DEFENSE (INSTALLATIONS AND ENVIRONMENT) BEFORE THE SUBCOMMITTEE ON MILITARY INSTALLATIONS AND FACILITIES OF THE HOUSE ARMED SERVICES COMMITTEE July 11, 2001 Introduction Mr.
Page xxii - ADDITIONAL TERMS AND CONDITIONS. — The Secretary may require such additional terms and conditions in connection with the conveyance under subsection (a) as the Secretary considers appropriate to protect the interests of the United States.
Page 97 - It also provides for emergency response capabilities, while avoiding future risks and costs associated with the continued storage of chemical warfare materiel. The Office of the Secretary of Defense devolved the Chemical Demilitarization Program to the Department of the Army in fiscal year 1999. Although Congress...
Page 190 - ... units at five bases: Maxwell Air Force Base, Alabama; Hanscom Air Force Base, Massachusetts; Cannon Air Force Base, New Mexico; Shaw Air Force Base, South Carolina; and FE Warren Air Force Base, Wyoming. The Air Force continues to pursue privatization of utility systems at Air Force installations. The goal is to privatize utility systems where it makes economic sense and does not negatively impact national security. The Air Force has identified 434 of 513 systems as potential privatization candidates,...
Page 91 - SRM includes funds for annual maintenance and scheduled repair - sustainment; and military construction funding to repair or replace facilities damaged due to failures attributable to inadequate sustainment or emergencies or to implement new or higher standards - restoration and modernization. The first pillar of the strategy requires us to halt further deterioration of our facilities. Our sustainment funding, which comes from the Operation and Maintenance (O&M) SRM accounts, has greatly improved...
Page 109 - Army's support and encouragement, are working to develop business opportunities that result in jobs and tax revenues. The successful conversion of former Army installations to productive use in the private sector benefits the Army and ultimately the local community. The BRAC process has proven to be a viable method to identify and dispose of excess facilities. The closing and realigning of bases saves money that otherwise would go to unneeded overhead and frees up valuable assets for productive reuse....
Page 109 - We are supporting early reuse of properties through economic development conveyances, as well as the early transfer and interim leasing options made possible by Congress last year. Real property assets are being conveyed to local communities, permitting them to quickly enter into business arrangements with the private sector. Local communities, with the Army's support and encouragement, are working to develop business opportunities that result in jobs and tax revenues. The successful conversion of...