Siting and Military Capabilities: DoD’s Energy Siting Clearinghouse

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Siting and Military Capabilities:DoD’s Energy Siting Clearinghouse

Bill Van HoutenEnergy Siting ClearinghouseOffice of the Secretary of Defense

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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

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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

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Energy Development is One of Many Compatibility Issues

RadioFrequency

Needs

Noise Generation & Abatement

Endangered Species and Wildlife Habitat

Maritime Needs

Cultural Interests

Population Encroachment

MilitaryAbility to Train Commercial

Airspace

Reduced Flexibility for the Military and the Community

Commercial Development

Wilderness Designations

Air Quality

MunitionsConstituents

Noise Generation & Abatement

MilitaryAirspace

Dust & SmokeMission

Realignment &ConsolidationRadio

FrequencyRequirements

Water

Renewable Energy

Development

LightPollution

It’s a Two Way Street

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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

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Crescent Dunes to Coyote Springs: Congressional Push for Action

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Shepherd’s Flat – We Were Unprepared

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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

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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

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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

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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

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DoD Energy Siting Clearinghouse

Installations & Environment(Co-Chair)

Personnel & Readiness(Co-Chair)

Operational Test & Evaluation(Co-Chair)

Homeland Defense Joint Staff

Air Force

Navy/Marines ArmyBoard of Directors

Impact Analysis Team/MCAT

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DoD Energy Siting Clearinghouse

• Organization and Tools– Regional Mission Compatibility

Review Teams– Mission Compatibility

Awareness Tool (MCAT)– Operational Impact

Assessment Tools

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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

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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

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DoD Energy Siting Clearinghouse

Bill Van Houten

DoD Energy Siting Clearinghouse

(703) 571-9068

[email protected]