Military Base Closures: Cleanup of Contaminated Properties for Civilian Reuse

Bearden, David M.

Library of Congress. Congressional Research Service.

关键词: Defense economics;    Environmental protection;    Military bases;    Military base closures;    Hazardous substances;   

RP-ID  :  RS22065
RP-ID  :  RS22065_2008Nov19

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来源: UNT Digital Library

【 摘 要 】

In 2005, the 109th Congress approved a new Base Realignment and Closure (BRAC) round. As the Department of Defense (DOD) implements the new round, issues for Congress include the pace and costs of closing and realigning the selected installations and the impacts on surrounding communities. The disposal of surplus property has stimulated interest among affected communities in how the land can be redeveloped to replace jobs lost as a result of the planned closures. Environmental contamination can limit the potential for economic redevelopment if the availability of funding or technological capabilities constrains the degree of cleanup needed to make the land suitable for its intended use.