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THIRD READING
Bill No: SJR 26
Author: Vargas (D), et al.
Amended: As introduced
Vote: 21
SUBJECT : The Naval Air Facility El Centro
SOURCE : Author
DIGEST : This resolution urges the California delegates
of Congress to protect the Naval Air Facility El Centro
during any upcoming base realignment and closure process.
ANALYSIS : This resolution makes the following
legislative findings:
1.United States Secretary of Defense, Leon Panetta,
recently released the 2013 fiscal year defense budget
proposal which includes a request for new base closures.
2.The Naval Air Facility El Centro (NAF El Centro) might be
under consideration for closure in the 2013 or 2015
closure periods.
3.The NAF El Centro provides efficiencies and benefits to
the Navy which include, but are not limited to, a
strategic location near Marine Corps Air Stations and the
naval fleet, proximity to ranges for different types of
flights, and carrier training using the Fresnel Lens
Optical Landing System and lighted carrier deck landing
areas.
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4.The El Centro area provides clear weather and
unobstructed terrain, which in turn provides ample
low-level flying opportunities.
5.No other region in the United States more closely
resembles current combat areas of the world.
6.The El Centro area provides a high quality of life for
its residents and the NAF El Centro has enjoyed
unparalleled community support since the establishment of
the base, including support from the County of Imperial
Board of Supervisors.
7.Another base closure in California could have a
devastating impact on the nation's security.
8.The impact of the closure of the NAF El Centro goes
beyond the employment of the base personnel, impacting
small local businesses, schools, sales and property tax
bases of the local community, the environment, the
hospitality industry, the housing market, and the local,
regional, and state economies.
FISCAL EFFECT : Fiscal Com.: No
RM:do 5/29/12 Senate Floor Analyses
SUPPORT/OPPOSITION: NONE RECEIVED
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