Oxnard Plain RAB Mission & Vision S

[Aimee Houghton <aimeeh@igc.org>]

The following Mission and Vision Statments were developed as part of an
all day team building effort.

MISSION STATEMENT OF THE OXNARD PLAIN RAB

1. The RAB is a forum for open and candid two way communication between
the community, the Navy, and regulatory agencies to ensure consideration
of all community concerns on the Oxnard Plain regarding the

 Installation Restoration (IR) Program
 Base Realignment and Closure (BRAC) cleanup process
 National Test Site

2. The RAB will serve the community by soliciting ideas and identifying
concerns for presentation to the Navy and regulatory agencies.
3. The RAB is not a decision making body, but is a conduit for the
solicitation and dissemation for community concerns and information.
4. As individuals and as members, our actions are based upon the
foundation of openness, trust, and commitment to diverse representation
with concern for public health, the environment, and social and fiscal
responsibility.

VISION STATEMENT OF THE OXNARD PLAIN RAB

1. The RAB insures that community concerns are actively considered
enabling the Navy and regulatory agencies to complete cleanup actions at
all sites within the Oxnard Plain in a timely and cost effective
manner. Innovative technologies, including the RAB process, are
demonstrated and evaluated with community input for nationwide
implementation.
2. The community is aware, supportive, participative, and educated about
the work of the RAB. High trust exists among stakeholders. THe RAB is
the model for community participation.
3. The regulatory agencies value and actively seek RAB advice and give
it key consideration in making new policies and in interpretation of
current regulations.

Murray J. Rosenbluth, P.E.
Consulting Engineer
2591 Northstar Cove
Port Hueneme, CA 93041
(805) 985-7588
fax (805) 985-7772
MROSENBLUTH@delphi.com