DEPARTMENT OF THE NAVY
OFFICE OF THE CHIEF OF NAVAL OPERATIONS
2000
NAVY PENTAGON
W
ASHINGTON, DC 20350-2000
OPNAVINST 5400.42B
N4
16 Aug 13
OPNAV INSTRUCTION 5400.42B
From: Chief of Naval Operations
Subj: ECONOMIC ADJUSTMENT ASSISTANCE TO DEFENSE-IMPACTED
COMMUNITIES
Ref: (a) DoD Directive 5400.42A of 05 July 2006
(b) OASN (EI&E) Memorandum, Economic Adjustment
Assistance to Defense-Impacted Communities, of 26 Jan
2011
1. Purpose. To establish policy guidance of references (a) and
(b) for compliance and information.
2. Cancellation. OPNAVINST 5400.42A.
3. Background. The Secretary of Defense chairs an interagency
Economic Adjustment Committee (EAC) established by Presidential
Executive Order 12788 to assist defense-impacted communities.
The Department of Defense has provided policy guidance, assigned
organizational responsibilities, and issued procedures for
carrying out an economic adjustment program to minimize the
economic impact on communities from changes in defense programs.
The Office of the Assistant Secretary of the Navy (Energy,
Installations and Environment) serves as the Department of the
Navy’s point of contact in support of the Defense Economic
Adjustment Program.
4. Policy. Chief of Naval Operations policy is to actively
support the interagency EAC in providing appropriate adjustment
assistance, at a level commensurate with the need, to defense
impacted communities. The Navy shall ensure that planning
information is provided to state and community leaders on a
timely basis.
5. Responsibilities. The Deputy Chief of Naval Operations for
Fleet Readiness and Logistics (CNO N4) is the designated policy
focal point for the Navy's execution of the Defense Economic
Adjustment Program, consistent with the policies outlined in
references (a) and (b).
