Why are reuse activities and projects taking so long?
A. Projects and base cleanup activities have been ongoing since the closure. Many are not visible to the general public as they are some distance from main thoroughfares. Several projects and programs are already operational on land that has been directly conveyed by the Army to an organization or agency by a Public Benefit Conveyance (PBC). Most of these projects/programs are run by non-profit organizations, government agencies, and educational institutions. Other projects have moved ahead by special conveyances such as: CSU Monterey Bay and the UC MBEST center and the Seaside Golf Courses. What is taking longer is the process for transfer of remaining lands that will be used for reuse development and managed habitat conservation as outlined in the Base Reuse Plan. Most of these lands are covered under what is called an Economic Development Conveyance (EDC) process. Even with an approved Base Reuse Plan, there are numerous legal, regulatory, bureaucratic, and economic barriers to gain
