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.

JLUS Facts

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 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

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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 Scienceand Security Corridor

ExecutiveCommittee

Policy DirectionStudy OversightMonitoringReport Adoption

Advisory Committee

Technical IssuesAlternativesReport DevelopmentRecommendations

CoordinationAccountabilityGrant ManagementFinancial Contribution

Planning StaffEngineering StaffTechnical SpecialistsSpecial Interests

Public All Interested Persons Public InputPublic Comments

Compatibility Factors

Lessons Learned

• Installation leadership importance

• New and evolving missions• Security of information• Committee turnover• Varying levels of

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Public Involvement Plan

Public input is essential to the success of the JLUS

Project Websitewww.apgjlus.com

Informational BrochuresCommittee MeetingsPublic Flyers / Post CardsPress ReleasesE-blasts NotificationsPublic MeetingsPublic Review Period

Steven OverbayDeputy Director

Harford County Office of Economic Development

ssoverbay@harfordcountymd.gov(410) 638-3059

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