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Siting and Military Capabilities: DoD’s Energy Siting Clearinghouse

Siting and Military Capabilities: DoD’s Energy Siting Clearinghouse. Bill Van Houten Energy Siting Clearinghouse Office of the Secretary of Defense. Agenda. Setting the Stage: DoD responses to renewable energy projects The 2011 NDAA: Congressional guidance for more DoD action

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Siting and Military Capabilities: DoD’s Energy Siting Clearinghouse

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  1. Siting and Military Capabilities: DoD’s Energy Siting Clearinghouse Bill Van Houten Energy Siting Clearinghouse Office of the Secretary of Defense

  2. Agenda • Setting the Stage: DoD responses to renewable energy projects • The 2011 NDAA: Congressional guidance for more DoD action • The Energy Siting Clearinghouse: Organization and Concept of Operations

  3. The Bottom Line • DoD is committed to promoting compatibility between energy independence and military capabilities • DoD is developing a timely, repeatable, and predictable process that protects vital national interests while promoting energy security • DoD will speak with one voice, and will give industry, state and local government, private citizens, and other federal agencies a single point of contact to address mission compatibility issues

  4. Energy Development is One of Many Compatibility Issues Renewable Energy Development Commercial Development Light Pollution Maritime Needs Air Quality Cultural Interests Dust & Smoke Mission Realignment & Consolidation Noise Generation & Abatement Noise Generation & Abatement Radio Frequency Needs Radio Frequency Requirements Military Ability to Train Military Airspace Commercial Airspace Munitions Constituents Wilderness Designations Endangered Species and Wildlife Habitat Population Encroachment Water Reduced Flexibility for the Military and the Community It’s a Two Way Street

  5. The Renewable Conundrum • Unintended Consequences • Rapid development of renewable technologies • Rapidly changing military technology research & development • Existing Policy and Processes • Not up to date with changing technologies • Land use decision-making authorities fragmented across all levels of government

  6. Crescent Dunes to Coyote Springs: Congressional Push for Action

  7. Shepherd’s Flat – We Were Unprepared

  8. The Renewable Conundrum • DoD’s Response Inadequate • Case-by-case basis, steep learning curve, slow responses to requests for review • Uneven coordination among installations /Services • No single voice • RESULT: Confusion, Delay, and Frustration for All Stakeholders – and extensive Congressional interest

  9. The 2011 NDAA • National Defense Authorization Act (NDAA) • Section 358 “Study Of Effects Of New Construction Of Obstructions On Military Installations And Operations” • Designation Of Senior Official And Lead Organization • Focuses on Obstructions per the OE/AAA Process

  10. Key Elements of Section 358 • 180-day Preliminary Actions • 270-day Comprehensive Strategy • Hazard Assessment • Determination of unacceptable risk may only be delegated to: • The Deputy Secretary of Defense • The Under Secretary of Defense for Acquisition, Technology, & Logistics • The Principal Deputy Under Secretary of Defense for Acquisition, Technology, & Logistics • REPORT TO CONGRESS

  11. Key Elements of Section 358 • Authority to Accept Contributions of Funds • voluntary contribution of funds from an applicant for a project • for the purpose of offsetting the cost to mitigate adverse impacts on military operations and readiness

  12. DoD Energy Siting Clearinghouse Personnel & Readiness (Co-Chair) Installations & Environment (Co-Chair) Operational Test & Evaluation (Co-Chair) Board of Directors Navy/Marines Army Homeland Defense Joint Staff Air Force Impact Analysis Team/MCAT

  13. DoD Energy Siting Clearinghouse • Organization and Tools • Regional Mission Compatibility Review Teams • Mission Compatibility Awareness Tool (MCAT) • Operational Impact Assessment Tools

  14. DoD Energy Siting Clearinghouse • Concept of Operations • Outreach and Early Consultation • What the Clearinghouse Needs to Know • Concept of Operations • Matrix of Data and Communications • Parallel Multi-Service Review • NOT a replacement for OE/AAA , NTIA, or NEPA • Applies to ALL renewables, not just wind • Applies on AND off our bases

  15. DoD Energy Siting Clearinghouse • A Single DoD Voice • Timely, repeatable, and predictable process that promotes compatibility between energy independence and military capabilities: two key facets of national security • Most projects will be reviewed and cleared by Services in 30 – 45 days • Only projects with significant impacts or that need multi-Service coordination will receive full Clearinghouse attention

  16. DoD Energy Siting Clearinghouse Bill Van Houten DoD Energy Siting Clearinghouse (703) 571-9068 william.vanhouten@osd.mil

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