ABERDEEN PROVING GROUND Joint Land Use Study ABERDEEN PROVING GROUND Joint Land Use Study Working with the community to protect the military mission

What is a JLUS? A federally funded program to promote cooperation administered by DOD/OEA A proactive approach to achieve a balance between the economic development viability of communities and sustaining missions at Aberdeen Proving Ground Initiated in 1985 by the Office of Economic Adjustment, (DOD). Over 120 JLUSs have been completed nationally. Initiated in 1985 by the Office of Economic Adjustment, (DOD). Over 120 JLUSs have been completed nationally.

JLUS Facts A JLUS A JLUS is:  A collaborative process between stakeholder partners  A body of information to assist decision makers of all levels in making informed decisions  A set of recommendations to mitigate or prevent incompatible development associated with the military mission through:  Information  Communication  Coordination  Policy  Regulatory A JLUS A JLUS is NOT:  A regulatory document  An enforceable action A JLUS requires follow-on support by all stakeholders, including the public, to implement the recommendations

Chesapeake Science & Security Corridor Slide # 4

Advisory and Policy Committee Memberships Participating Jurisdictions  Harford County  Cecil County  Kent County  City of Aberdeen  City of Havre de Grace  Aberdeen Proving Ground Participating Members  Chesapeake Science and Security Corridor  Maryland Department of Business and Economic Development

Preliminary Study Area

Committee Roles Public Officials County / City Military Representatives Participants Responsibilities Sponsor Chesapeake Science and Security Corridor Executive Committee Policy Direction Study Oversight Monitoring Report Adoption Advisory Committee Technical Issues Alternatives Report Development Recommendations Coordination Accountability Grant Management Financial Contribution Planning Staff Engineering Staff Technical Specialists Special Interests Public All Interested PersonsPublic Input Public Comments

Compatibility Factors

Lessons Learned Installation leadership importance New and evolving missions Security of information Committee turnover Varying levels of engagement Internal driver is key to success Slide # 9

Public Involvement Plan Public input is essential to the success of the JLUS Project Website Informational Brochures Committee Meetings Public Flyers / Post Cards Press Releases E-blasts Notifications Public Meetings Public Review Period

Steven Overbay Deputy Director Harford County Office of Economic Development (410) Slide # 11