Harford County Executive Bob Cassilly signed an executive order Friday that requires certain builders and developers working near Aberdeen Proving Ground to share information about who owns their companies — including whether any foreign individuals or groups have a stake in the business.
What’s Happening: The order sets up a new program run by the county’s Planning and Zoning office. Developers who want county approval for projects near the military base will need to confirm they are aware of federal rules about foreign investment in the United States, and they must disclose if their company has ever been reviewed by the federal government for potential national security concerns.
What’s Important: The county is not taking over any national security decisions — that’s still the federal government’s job. This order simply makes sure the county knows who is building near the base and can pass that information along to Aberdeen Proving Ground and other government agencies if needed.
How This Affects Real People: If you’re a developer or builder looking to get county permits for a project near Aberdeen Proving Ground, you’ll now need to fill out paperwork showing who owns your company and how it’s organized before the county moves forward with your application.
What Happens Next: The order went into effect right away. The Planning and Zoning office can ask developers for ownership details as part of reviewing building projects, planning infrastructure, and making sure new development doesn’t interfere with the military base’s operations.
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