MCAS, El Toro, has a current plant value of $203,650,000, not including land, with an estimated replacement cost at a hypothetical site of $353,242,000 exclusive of land and off-station support. MCAS(H), Santa Ana, is a major helicopter operation, again with all-weather capability, which supports a Tactical Helicopter Group, a Helicopter Training Group, a Marine Reserve Training Detachment and support aircraft totalling 137 heavy and medium helicopters. MCAS (H), Santa Ana has a current plant value of $56,000,000, not including land, with an estimated replacement cost at a hypothetical site of $200,381,000 exclusive of land and off-station support.

Even more so than with the jets, close contact with the ground forces at Camp Pendleton is an essential day-to-day requirement.

ENCROACHMENT PRESSURES

Both stations are feeling the press of encroachment. Housing subdivisions are just across the street from MCAS(H), Santa Ana. At MCAS, El Toro, the properties just outside the fenceline are still in agriculture, but the thrust of events is unmistakable. With this increasing urbanization of Orange County, community pressures, not from private citizens but from various developers, has been a persistent problem requiring the constant attention of the local command. The first threat was in the early 60's when the Rossmoor Corporation bought the land and commenced planning a senior citizen community directly under the approaches to Runway 34R, the ground controlled approach (GCA) runway. The Marine Corps countered this threat by objections to the required zoning changes. In return for removing its objections to the Rossmoor plan the Marine Corps was granted, through a binding declaration of restrictions, permanent restrictions on the development of a 2000 ft. wide strip, the so-called Rossmoor Greenbelt. Temporary restrictions which expired in 1969 and have been voluntarily extended by Rossmoor, were also obtained on an additional 500 feet on each side of this strip.

Recognizing the threat at Santa Ana, the Marine Corps took action in 1969 to lease 480 acres at Santa Ana on the approach to GCA Runway 24. The estimated cost was $157,000 per year. Authorization for this lease was denied by the Congress with the consensus being that permanent interests should be acquired. These tracts are identified on the attached maps. "A" is the approach to MCAS (H), Santa Ana, and B-3 is the Rossmoor Greenbelt.

To accomplish the Santa Ana acquisition and in recognition of the need to make permanent these temporary restrictions on portions of the Rossmoor Greenbelt, the Marine Corps sought and the Secretary of Defense was given authority in the FY 1971 Military Construction Authorization Act (Sec. 204 and 205, PL 91-511) to acquire these interests through exchange of excess Defense properties.

As of this point in time, no deals have been consumated but the Naval Facilities Engineering Command advises that they are close to an agreement with the Irvine Corporation on Tract "A" at Santa Ana. Unfortunately, no progress is possible on Tract B-3 because of a suit against the Government now pending decision in the U.S. Court of Claims. In this suit, Rossmoor is alleging that the Marine Corps actions constituted a taking and is suing for compensatory damages.

In addition, it has been determined that the exchange authority in the FY 1971 law extends to Tract B-2 where a number of owners are involved. This is still in the appraisal stages with no exchanges yet in prospect.

IRVINE COMPANY AGREEMENT

In 1970 the Irvine Company, the principal land owners in this area, proposed a General Development Plan for its holdings in the vicinity. Again, the Marine Corps had objections. After a series of negotiations during which the interrelated interests of both parties were explored, an agreement and a Memorandum of Understanding were signed with the Irvine Company.

The agreement recognizes Marine Corps interest in certain parcels of land identified as 1 through 7 on the attached maps. Parcels 1, 3, 4 and 5 relate to our interest in restricted development on runway approach and departure routes. Parcel 2 is a site for family housing. Parcels 6 and 7 relate to a proposal to relocate the helicopter heavy lift operations now conducted in parcel 7 to a new

site at parcel 6. The agreement restricts the Irvine Company from any change in current use of these tracts without approval of the Government. However, the Navy Department is committed to initiate action within Fiscal Years 73, 74 and 75 to take acquisition action considered necessary to acquire permanent interests.

PROTECTION PLAN

In view of the terms of this agreement and in recognition of the fact that any reapproachment of the Congress should be on the basis of a complete plan, such a plan was developed.

This plan includes, in addition to tracts which were covered by the FY 1971 Authorization and those included in the Irvine Agreement, two additional par cels, #B-1 and #8. This plan emphasizes the requirement to attain compatible use of the property underlying aircraft approach and departure corridors with safety the primary consideration.

The goal is to provide restricted zones on approach and departure routes. The criteria is, nominally, a 3000 ft. wide strip extending outward from the base of the runway to the point where the typical flight profile attains an altitude of 500 feet above the terrain. This is somewhat extended in the case of the GCA approaches to Runway 34R at MCAS, El Toro, because of the shallow glide slope involved. The interests which are proposed for acquisition in these approach zones are only these required to ensure compatible land use. That is, agriculture. or certain types of recreation not involving large structures or concentration of people. These are the areas where an aircraft is most likely to impact with take-off or landing malfunction.

In addition, there is the matter of noise nuisance or pollution associated with military air operations. The impact of this nuisance can be minimized by acquiring restrictive interests in those areas contained within the composite noise rating-3 (CNR-3) contour.

This is the area subject to noise of an intensity likely to generate complaints. Specifically, this contemplates a requirement in areas outside the runway corridors that any structures within this area must include sound attenuation features. The proposal seeks authority to acquire tangible interests in the property. It is recognized that California State Law and zoning actions afford some measure of protection. However, zoning is subject to the vagaries of local politics. Therefore, authorization to acquire interests is being sought while pursu ing the possibility of meeting the objective by zoning and thus obviating the need to exercise the acquisition authority.

AUTHORIZATION REQUEST

The plan calls for authorization of the full plan in FY 1973. This approach avoids piecemealing the problem to the Congress which has already been ap proached twice regarding these stations. With appropriate authorization, it is intended to vigorously pursue possible exchanges. It is recognized that it is optimistic to expect that all can be obtained by exchange. It is anticipated that appropriation requests would follow in FY 74 and FY 75 for anything which is not obtained by exchange or solid zoning and is still considered essential. This proposal is a major undertaking for the Marine Corps. It is proposed as the only alternative to the prospect of a $500 million requirement to provide replacement facilities at a new site.

TIMING

Timing is a key factor in this proposal. By acting now, negotiations are primarily with one land owner, the Irvine Company, which is under great pressure to release some of its Orange County holdings and should be in a trading mood. Delay would mean dealing with a large number of individual owners and, thereby, reduced hope for property exchange.

Senator SYMINGTON. Thank you.

Naval installations air pollution abatement facilities.

Admiral, $25.2 million is a substantial amount for air pollution abatement facilities. I recognize that these projects are necessary in order to comply with existing Federal and State laws. We do notice on page 110, however, that you propose to spend $508,000 for a sanitary land fill at Adak, which is, to say the least, a remote area. Why is this expenditure necessary, and what are we doing now that violates the existing station ordinance?

Admiral ENGER. Commander Groff.

Commander GROFF. Mr. Chairman, all refuse is currently burned in an open dump at Adak. This burning exceeds the 25 pounds per day Federal standard for nonurban areas.

Senator SYMINGTON. Would you repeat that?

Commander GROFF. Yes, sir.

All refuse is presently burned in an open dump. This burning exceeds the 25 pounds per day Federal standard for nonurban areas.

NAVAL FACILITY, RAMEY AFB, PUERTO RICO

Senator SYMINGTON. Thank you.

Going to Ramey, in Puerto Rico, a maintenance building, $207,000. We denied this project last year in the belief that you could find something existing on the Ramey base that would satisfy your purpose. It has now become apparent that this base will eventually be closed. And we wonder why you cannot find some facility on the base that will satisfy the purpose.

Admiral ENGER. Mr. Murphy.

Mr. MURPHY. Mr. Chairman, the naval facility at Ramey is located some 3 to 5 miles remote from the central Air Force base complex at Ramey. It is located on the coastline as required by its mission. It is also a complex that requires tight security, and it retains its own compound in which it supports and houses its people. This project is required within that compound to house emergency generator equipment, backup the power for the facility, and other functions that must be close to the operation. Hence it is not feasible for us to look for facilities at the remote Air Force complex.

NAVAL STATION, ROOSEVELT ROADS, PUERTO RICO

Senator SYMINGTON. The naval station at Roosevelt Roads, Puerto Rico, administrative space, $602,000.

What is the urgency in this project?

Admiral ENGER. Mr. Murphy.

Mr. MURPHY. Mr. Chairman, this facility uses an existing hospital that will be vacated upon occupancy of a new hospital, and will accommodate the Commandant 10th Naval District, the Commander Eastern Sea Frontier, and other administrative functions being relocated from the naval station in San Juan, which will close in mid-1973.

Senator SYMINGTON. What are you now doing for administrative space? Mr. MURPHY. Presently in the San Juan area they occupy old buildings of some 40,000 square feet. They will vacate these and move completely to Roosevelt Roads.

SOUDA BAY, CRETE

Senator SYMINGTON. Very well.

Now, we go across the water, Souda Bay, Crete.

You are asking $5,308,000 for additional facilities at Souda Bay in Crete, and also $8,932,000 for additional facilities at Sigonella, Italy. We are worried about continuing heavy investments abroad, and we would like a rather complete explanation as to why you deem these facilities needed at this point in time.

Do you want to file that for the record?

Admiral ENGER. Yes, sir.

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