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Purpose: In accordance with the authority in DoD Directive 5134.01, this issuance establishes policy, assigns responsibilities, and prescribes procedures pursuant to Section 358 of Public Law 111-383 (referred to in this issuance as "Section 358") and guidance in the July 15, 2011, Secretary of Defense Memorandum to:

• Establish a central DoD Siting Clearinghouse (referred to in this issuance as the "Clearinghouse") for the evaluation of the projects described in this purpose.

• Implement and manage a mission compatibility evaluation process for proposed projects that are:

o Referred to the DoD by the Secretary of Transportation in conjunction with studies required pursuant to Section 44718 of Title 49, United States Code (U.S.C.);

o Submitted to the DoD for informal review pursuant to Part 211 of Title 32, Code of Federal Regulations (CFR); or

o Submitted to the Clearinghouse by, or through, the DoD Components or another federal department or agency.

• Provide supplementary guidance to the process established in Part 211 of Title 32, CFR.

• Identify advocates within the DoD for technologies and techniques to mitigate the impact of proposed projects on military operations and readiness.