The Maritime AllianceThe Maritime Alliance“Promoting the Maritime
Community”
““The Military in San The Military in San Diego – Yesterday, Diego – Yesterday,
Today, and Tomorrow”Today, and Tomorrow”
Captain Joseph Stuyvesant, CNRSW, Chief of Staff
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The Navy In San Diego – TodayThe Navy In San Diego – Today
Navy Economic Impact to San Diego• One of the largest employers
in the region– 27% of San Diego
employment
• $24.6 billion injected annually
into the region• Military construction has
increased 150% over the last
two years.
For FY10, planned Military Construction (MILCON) and American Recovery and Reinvestment Act (ARRA) projects are estimated at $2.70 billion, will
generate $5.3 billion of output, and create 43,000 jobs!
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The Navy In San Diego – TomorrowThe Navy In San Diego – Tomorrow
GROWTH2006 Quadrennial Defense Review• 60% of the fleet will shift to the Pacific
RegionBRAC Net Gain/Pacific Mission Focus• New ships arriving:
– LHD, CVN, MCMs, LCS, DDG, LPDs– Port Loading increases from 64 in
FY09 to 85 in FY13– New/realigned helicopter squadrons
(8) at NAS North Island
INFRASTRUCTUREPressing Demands, Creative Solutions• Maximize existing capabilities• Vision 2035 in work – optimizing real estate alignment• Upgrade piers – power capability for new platforms• MILCON – CVN berth conversion• ARRA provided new barracks and barrack renovation• PPV in family housing and for Single Sailors is a success
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Regulatory RequirementsRegulatory Requirements
Green House Gas Regulations• Santa Barbara Ship Channel vs. Point Mugu Sea Range
Air Quality• San Diego Air Pollution Control District (APCD), Source Permits, and Reduced Volatile Organic Compound Content in Marine Coating
Water Quality Compliance• San Diego Storm Water Permitting
Successes• Robust DoD Regional Environmental Coordination Program
– Dedicated Sacramento Office• CA Marine Life Protection Act
– No Marine Protected Areas sited in critical operational / training areas• Positive Engagement with State and Local Regulators
– Federal EPA Visit on 12 November 2009
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Environmental InitiativesEnvironmental Initiatives• Sea Bird Restoration Program
– Partnerships with the Humane Society and the organization “Do Great Good”
– Feral cat relocation program to protect endangered birds on San Nicolas Island
• Shrike Working Group– Partnerships with local industry,
academia, government agencies in the San Diego– Protect the San Clemente Loggerhead
Shrike • Cooperative Resource Agreement (CRA)
– Partnerships with academia/researchers– Provide access to San Clemente Island
and data share
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Energy InitiativesEnergy Initiatives
NRSW Energy Reduction Goals Progress
0
25
50
75
100
2004 2007 2010 2013
MB
TU
/ K
SF
Baseline MBTU/ KSF=73 Final FY08 MBTU/ KSF=58 Goal MTBU
-20%
“Department of the Navy will by 2020 produce at least half of our
shore-based energy requirements on our installations from
alternative sources.”~SECNAV, Ray Mabus
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Take Away PointsTake Away Points
• The Navy in San Diego is growing. Sixty percent of the fleet will shift to the Pacific Region in coming years.
• The economic impact of the Navy is significant to San Diego. Navy spending has mitigated some of the economic downturn for San Diego.
• Regulatory requirements have the potential to affect mission sustainment, impact training, and increase the cost to support the fleet.
• Navy Region Southwest makes every effort to be a good steward to the environment. Through cooperative partnerships with local organizations, the Navy ensures endangered/threatened species proliferate and thrive.
• Navy Region Southwest is leading the Navy in environmental and energy reform efforts.
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